Friday, September 24, 2021

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This Russian Aircraft Carrier is was so Monstrous it was Never Built
*Paul Richard Huard* *Aircraft Carrier, * Russia now seems willing to revive its supercarrier dream. *Here's What You Need To Know: * The *Ulyanovsk* died in the scrap yards in 1992. But now the Kremlin is spending billions of rubles modernizing its military—and wants a new supercarrier to rival the United States. Had she ever sailed, the Soviet supercarrier *Ulyanovsk* would have been a naval behemoth more than 1,000 feet long, with an 85,000-ton displacement and enough storage to carry an air group of up to 70 fixed and rotary wing aircraft. With a nuclear-powered engine—and w... read more
Over 3,000 Doctors and Scientists Sign Declaration Accusing COVID Policy-Makers of ‘Crimes Against Humanity’
Dr. Robert Malone reads Rome COVID Summit “Declaration” signed by over 3,000 doctors and scientists accusing Covid policy-makers of potential “crimes against humanity”https://t.co/bIosbeYsZs — Deb Heine, Dissident (@NiceDeb) September 24, 2021 Over 3,000 Doctors and Scientists Sign Declaration Accusing COVID Policy-Makers of ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ by Debra Heine, https://amgreatness.com/ A“Physicians’ Declaration” produced by an international … read more
The Soviet Air Force Pilot Who Defected to America
*Robert Beckhusen* *Soviet Air Force, Eurasia* He wound up giving some important information to the United States. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The final straw for Captain Zuyev, however, came with the Tbilisi Massacre, when 21 civilians in Soviet Georgia were killed by Soviet troops after they had staged an anti-Soviet protest. How far would you go for freedom? Would you betray your own countrymen? Risk life and limb? Bake a cake? Although it’s going to be hard to believe, a Soviet fighter pilot checked “all of the above” on his list of things to do before defecting to t... read more
The Secret SR-71 Blackbird Couldn't Stay a Secret Forever
*Robert Beckhusen* *SR-71 Blackbird, * Many technologies are hard to keep under wraps forever. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The government surrounded the Blackbird with so much silence because it was an experimental plane and the *first stealth aircraft*, owing to its radar-reflective design. There are few secret projects like U.S. Air Force black projects, and that was certainly the case for the famed SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 was no ordinary aircraft but a big, beautiful and state-of-the-art spy plane designed in the 1950s and early 1960s to fly quickly at high altitu... read more
I, For One, Welcome Our New Self-Driving Overlords
You had one boob job: Three retrospective studies compared AI systems with the clinical decisions of the original radiologist, including 79,910 women, of whom 1878 had screen detected cancer or interval cancer within 12 months of screening. Thirty four (94%) of 36 AI systems evaluated in these studies were less accurate than a single radiologist,… Continue reading → read more
US Sens. Johnson, Lankford, Paul, Scott, Hawley Demand Answers on Afghan Evacuee Vetting; Inadmissibility Waivers
“Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) outlines what are known in immigration law as the “grounds of … Continue reading → read more
The Last Refuge1 hour ago
September 25th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 249
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post September 25th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 249 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge1 hour ago
September 25th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post September 25th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Aussie Aussie Aussie Cray Cray Cray
Alex Berenson has an hilarious article illustrating the insanity that is now Australia: Americans have the wrong idea about Australia. Thanks to some brilliant tourism branding and Crocodile Dundee, we think of it as rough-n-ready frontier country, Montana with bigger beer cans. The dingo ate my baby! In reality it’s Canada with a mean streak.… Continue reading → read more
September 25, 2021: Reader Tips
This evening Deana Carter delights us all with Did I Shave My Legs For This? Your smooth or rough tips of the past day are deeply appreciated! read more
Blinken-Biden Afghan Evacuees: Multiple Charges of Rape of Minors; Assaulting & Strangling Wife
Considering that Biden Secretary of State Blinken’s stepfather, Sam Pisar, was the lawyer-confidant of Robert Maxwell (Ghislaine Maxwell’s father) and … Continue reading → read more
Econlib2 hours ago
How to Make Housing More Affordable
Many people believe that the main reason housing is expensive in coastal California is that land is so scarce. As the saying goes, “They’re not making any more land.” That view is plausible. It’s also incorrect. Two economists who study US housing are Ed Glaeser of Harvard University and Joseph Gyourko of the Wharton School. […] The post How to Make Housing More Affordable appeared first on Econlib. read more
The "Safety Net": The Goal Should Be To Minimize The Number Of People Depending On It
* This post is about a situation where the correct public policy approach should be obvious to everyone, but the perverse incentives of government as usual push in exactly the wrong direction. * The issue is how many people should receive benefits, and in what amounts, from government “safety net” programs. From all I can find, there appears to be near-universal support for at least some level of government “safety net” for the poor. After all, no one wants to see fellow citizens starving for lack of food, or dying for lack of medical attention to a curable health condition, and so f... read more
Arizona Audit Found that Maricopa County Overwrote Entire Activity Log in its Election Management System (AZ Sen. Pres. Fann Letter to AZ AG Brnovich); Video of Culprits Exists
“The audit found that Maricopa County failed to take basic cybersecurity precautions for securing election systems… no private company should … Continue reading → read more
Silver Price to Hit ‘High Ranges’ of Triple Digits; Not Enough on Planet to Meet Demand – Neumeyer
Kitco NEWS Keith Neumeyer, CEO of First Majestic Silver, has previously called for the silver price to eventually hit triple digits. Now, he’s upgrading that forecast. “We have two new driving forces which are electric cars and solar panels. These technologies, these businesses, really didn’t exist for the most part a decade ago. Today, I’m … read more
Coming Revelations Will Leave Humanity Slack-Jawed | Rob Kirby
Liberty and Finance How secure is our financial future? Veteran interest-rate swaps trader and proprietary analyst Rob Kirby reports that recent research into government data indicates massive off-book running of funds in the Social Security Trust Fund and beyond. Kirby connects the dots between 1970 Nixonian runaway inflation to the current capitulation of the petrodollar, … read more
Former Vice-President WHO European Advisory Group, French Vaccine Expert Professor Christian Perronne : “Unvaccinated People Are Not Dangerous; Vaccinated People Are Dangerous – Should be Quarantined” (Video)
Former Vice-President WHO European Advisory Group, French Vaccine Expert Professor Christian Perronne : “Unvaccinated People Are Not Dangerous; Vaccinated People Are Dangerous – Should be Quarantined” (Video) by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ The UK Column was able to interview former European Advisory Group of Experts in Immunization at World Health Organization (Vice President) Professor Christian Perronne … read more
Here’s Why the U.S. Air Force Desperately Needs the A-10 Warthog
*John Venable* *A-10 Warthog, Americas* It’s more than just a capable aircraft. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Lawmakers should recognize and value the capability inherent in the weapons system and culture that surrounds the A-10. They are second to none. The Army needs the expertise, culture and community surrounding the A-10 to remain a vibrant part of the Air Force for the foreseeable future. In 2016, former Rep. Martha McSally suggested that the Air Force conduct a fly-off between the F-35 and the A-10 to see which did better at providing Close Air Support (CAS). But ef... read more
The Tsar Bomba was a Nuclear City Destroyer
*Paul Richard Huard* *Nuclear Weapons, * On a clear day, an airburst at 14,000 feet above ground level would produce a nuclear fireball two miles wide that would be hotter than the surface of the sun, reducing concrete and steel skyscrapers to ashes. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Up to 50 miles away, anyone exposed to the flash of the weapon would receive third-degree burns. Maj. Andrei Durnovtsev, a Soviet air force pilot and commander of a Tu-95 Bear bomber, holds a dubious honor in the history of the Cold War. Durnovtsev flew the aircraft that dropped the most powerful n... read more
The U.S. Military Still Relies on the Trusty A-10 Warthog
*Robert Beckhusen* *A-10 Warthog, * The aging plane still does its job well. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Air Force had been trying to kill its A-10 attack planes for years — the branch prefers stealthy fighters and bombers — but pressure from Congress and continued relevance in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have kept the Warthogs flying. It doesn’t necessarily take the resources of a major nation-state to challenge U.S. Navy warships. China for instance is building up a large navy and invests in long-range, ship-killing missiles. Iran can’t build a large navy but ... read more
AUKUS Ruckus: French Defense Firm Wants Compensation for Cancelled Submarine Contract
*Trevor Filseth* *AUKUS, Europe* Naval Group’s contract with Australia for the submarines had been the subject of controversy in Australia prior to the September 15 agreement. Naval Group, a French defense conglomerate, has pushed for restitution from Australia after it canceled a multibillion-dollar deal to construct a series of modern diesel-electric submarines for the Australian Navy. Australia’s cancellation came after the negotiation of a security agreement with the United States and the United Kingdom, giving birth to the “AUKUS” pact. This agreement would in principle give... read more
The Big Ten Donors: property developers ratchet up their spending on politicians
[image: political donations, property Australia] Research from the Centre for Public Integrity has shown that over the past 20 years, the property and construction sectors have disclosed a total of over $54 million in donations to political parties. read more
Future Fighter Concepts Spotted At Lockheed Martin’s Helendale Radar Test Range
The video: pic.twitter.com/Unhq9lsHwE — Ruben Hofs (@rubenhofs) September 22, 2021 *Warzone/The Drive:** Mysterious Stealthy Shape That Resembles Future Fighter Concepts Spotted At Radar Test Range (Updated)* The apparent low-observable aircraft test shape appeared in broad daylight at Lockheed Martin’s Helendale radar cross-section measurement range. An apparently previously unseen low-observable aircraft test shape has emerged, with initial open-source intelligence research indicating it was spotted at Lockheed Martin’s secretive Helendale radar-cross section (RCS) measurement... read more
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War News Updates2 hours ago
US Congress Wants To Set Up A Permanent Office In The Pentagon To Investigate UFOs
*Daily Mail:* *Congress may set up a permanent office to investigate UFOs to see if they're threats to the US and if they can be captured or exploited* * The U.S. government is looking into creating a permanent office to study 'unidentified aerial phenomenon' * As part of House's National Defense Authorization Act, the office would be under the Secretary of Defense * Duties include reporting and analyzing events, establishing a link between UAPs and foreign adversaries and if they present a threat to the US * It also proposes the office deliver a report to Congress annually f... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Two Canadians Jailed In China Since 2018 For 'Spying' Are Released After Huawei CFO Resolves US Charges And Is Released By Canada To Fly Back To China
*Daily Mail:* *Two Canadians jailed in China since 2018 for 'spying' are FREED and on their way home after DOJ reaches deal with China to allow Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou to return home from Canada* * Two Canadian men - Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor - on are their way home, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters Friday night * They were arrested in China in December 2018 on espionage charges just nine days after Canada authorities arrested Meng Wanzhou on behalf of the U.S. * Meng was arrested in Vancouver International Airport and wanted by the United Stat... read more
Cambo Oil Field
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? https://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/cambo-oil-field/ ? Amidst the ongoing energy crisis, a row has been developing about whether to go ahead with the new Cambo oilfield near the Shetlands. The potential of the field is huge, expected to produce 800 million barrels over its… read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Will U.S. Democrats Lose Majority Control Of The Senate And House Of Representatives Next Year?
President Biden *NBC: **Biden's sinking poll numbers threaten Democrats' razor-thin majority one year out* WASHINGTON — The 2022 midterms are still more than a year away, but President Biden’s political standing is already in dangerous territory for his party. A Gallup poll this week had Biden’s approval rating at 43 percent. Pew had him at 44 percent. And most other polls this month — though not all of them — also show the president underwater. Using Gallup’s historical numbers, that’s worse than Barack Obama’s standing in all of 2009 and much of 2010, when Democrats lo... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Is The Main Stream Media Souring On President Biden?
Biden got some unflattering comparisons to President Trump from top media organizations this week while polls show American voters may like him less than the Republican *Daily Mail:* *Now N.Y. Times compares Biden to Trump over border crisis and Afghanistan debacle after Washington Post slammed him over freedom of the press* * Two pieces published in the New York Times compared Biden to Trump * The president has tried to define his administration as the antithesis to Trump's * But his handling of Afghanistan and the border crisis have drawn parallels * Democratic allies h... read more
These Foreign Waffen SS Volunteers Fought for Hitler at the Battle of Berlin
*Christopher Miskimon* *World War II, Europe* This is the story of foreign Waffen-SS troops that formed up to resist the Red Army in Berlin during the last week of April 1945. In the predawn hours of April 24, 1945, SS-Brigadeführer Gustav Krukenberg received orders from Army Group Vistula defending Berlin to immediately lead the remnants of the 57th Battalion of the 33rd Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS Charlemagne from its staging area at the SS training camp at Neustrelitz to the German capital. Krukenberg’s orders called for him to report to the Reich Chancellery for furt... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Tonight's Movie Is 'The Enemy Below '
*From YouTube:* During World War II, an American destroyer meets a German U-Boat. Both captains are experts, and so begins a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. * WNU Editor: *You have to click on the above video to watch it on Youtube. read more
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From truthwatchnz US (VAERS) stats for 12-17 YOs, 20,238 adverse events BLOCKBUSTER: STARTLING NIH STUDY ! SOMETHING VERY WRONG IS GOING ON: 41,096 DEATHS REPORTED IN EU, UK & US, FOLLOWING THE JAB The Origins of the NZ Government’s Covid Elimination Strategy NZ: Two compelling compilations of evidence From Kim Hampson Major law firm confirms … Continue reading Other headlines → read more
He Admires Their Basic Dictatorship
The ransom has been paid: #BREAKING 12 minutes ago Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor’s aircraft took off, leaving China for Canada says Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau This would be a good time to read Terry Glavin’s new piece in the NP: Justin Trudeau went all in on China a decade ago — and nothing can shake… Continue reading → read more
Aussie Thought Police Pay Home Visits to People They Suspect May Protest
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: Australia has fallen. Source: Aussie Thought Police Pay Home Visits to People They Suspect May Protest read more
CDC Director Overrules Agency’s Own Vaccine Safety Committee, Sides With FDA to Approve Boosters for ‘High-Risk’ Workers
Originally posted on The Most Revolutionary Act: By Megan Redshaw The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disregarded the advice of the agency’s vaccine advisory committee, clearing the way for healthcare workers, teachers, and residents of long-term care facilities, homeless shelters and prisons to get a third Pfizer COVID shot. In an… read more
So When Is Greta Going To China?
Today the media is excited about teen members of Greta’s climate cult taking to the streets. More must be done to shut down Western economies to save the sacred tree frog. But China is being ignored for some reason. read more
Must Watch! “Full Blown Property Crisis Coming; Grocery Store Shock”
*Full screen recommended.* Jeremiah Babe, PM 9/24/21: *“Full Blown Property Crisis Coming; * *Grocery Store Shock”* *○* “This day of reckoning is going to be so lethal… it’s going to be so catastrophic…” How much of an effect will this have on the entire global economy and America? A reasonably accurate video metaphor for where we are now, and what’s coming… *Full screen recommended.* *This is no joke, folks. God help us…* read more
balance103 hours ago
17 of 33 Afghanistan's new ministers on UN terror lists.
9–8-21 At least 14 members of the Taliban's hardline interim government in Kabul are on the UN Security Council's terrorism blacklist, including acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and his both deputies, raising concern of the international community over the composition of the new Cabinet in Afghanistan. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/afghanistan-new-taliban-govt-unsc-terror-blacklist-mullah-akhund-baradar-haqqani-1850714-2021-09-08 ……………........................................................... CIA chief, Russian NSA visit Delhi for talks. Terrorists ... read more
Schumer, Pelosi Announce Deal with Biden Administration on Spending Bill
*Trevor Filseth* *Politics, United States* Earlier in the week, President Joe Biden hosted Democratic leaders from various factions within the party at the White House to reach a compromise on the bill’s prospective funding. Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill have secured a deal with the White House on the funding of their proposed $3.5 trillion spending bill, solving a major sticking point preventing the agreement from proceeding. “The White House, the House, and the Senate have reached agreement on a framework that will pay for any final negotiated agreement,” Senate Majority... read more
Why the United States Doesn't See Iran as its Primary Threat
*James Holmes* *Iran, Middle East* Iran falls short of hegemonic status even in the Middle East, and Washington has other priorities to address. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Contemporary Iran is no Persia. It lacks the economic and military resources for enterprises of such sweep. And without that overbearing power, it stands little chance of overawing others into bandwagoning with Tehran and doing the mullahs’ bidding. When pondering some strategic quandary you can get oriented by postulating what the greats in the field would say about it. What they said or wrote about ... read more
STUNNING: AMA Is Teaching Doctors How to Manipulate Information in Order to Coerce the Unvaccinated
STUNNING: AMA Is Teaching Doctors How to Manipulate Information in Order to Coerce the Unvaccinated by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released its Winter 2021 “AMA COVID-19 Guide: Background/Messaging on Vaccines, Vaccine Clinical Trials & Combatting Vaccine Misinformation.” – The AMA guide is the latest attempt by the medical community elites to … read more
COVID-19 In Norway Can Now Be Compared To The Flu, Says Health Chief
COVID-19 In Norway Can Now Be Compared To The Flu, Says Health Chief by Frazer Norwell of TheLocal.de, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Coronavirus can now be categorised as one of several respiratory illnesses with seasonal variation, Geir Bukholm, assistant director of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), has said. For the past year and a half, Covid-19 has … read more
Minaj Vax Storm, Trump is Coming Back, Fed Taper Bluff
Minaj Vax Storm, Trump is Coming Back, Fed Taper Bluff by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (WNW 496 9.24.21) Superstar rap singer Nicki Minaj has escaped the Democrat thought plantation. Minaj posted some true negative information about side effects from the CV19 vaccines to her millions of fans on social media last week. The fire storm from globalist … read more
Tucker Carlson Says Vaccine Mandate is ‘a Takeover of the US Military’ Meant to Flush Out Christians & Freethinkers — Promoting Satanism
Tucker Carlson reveals a powerpoint from the U.S. Army justifying vaccine mandates with a slide that says "How many children were sacrificed to Satan for the vaccine?" along with listing the 7 tenets of Satanism pic.twitter.com/a6SmmNwLvS — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) September 21, 2021 Tucker Carlson Says Vaccine Mandate is ‘a Takeover of the US Military’ … read more
The Financialised UK Economy Is Unravelling.
maneco64 #inflation #CPI #petrolshortage #energycrisis #supplychain #BOE #credit #debt #interestrates #hyperinflation #deficit #economy #markets #outsourcing – We reported back on July 16, 2021, that the UK economy was on the brink of collapse and unfortunately nothing has changed, and now as winter approaches we are seeing even more symptoms of an economic unraveling. Apart from … read more
Police Officer Quits Over Vaccine Mandate: ‘I Decided to Turn in My Badge So I Can Speak Up’
Fox News California Police Sergeant David Gutierrez said he decided to turn in his badge so he could speak up against the vaccine mandate for others who cannot. #FoxNews end read more
Andrew MaGuire: Live from the Vault: 500:1 Silver to Backfire!
Kinesis Money This week, Andrew Maguire shares word of yet more refinery shortages and reveals the impetus for the next silver rally. The precious metals expert explains the recent gold and silver market volatility and offers an update on the ongoing race to exit unallocated gold contracts by year’s end. Andrew Maguire offers his take … read more
Pastor Dana Coverstone: The Specialist Dream — Brace Yourself — Is The Tribulation (Final 7 Years) About to Start?
I am not in total agreement with the interpretations. But it is IMO, a genuine Warning Dream given to Pastor Coverstone, about coming events. read more
Matthew Piepenburg: New Bretton Woods, New Digital Currency System is Emerging
Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes Matthew Piepenburg from Matterhorn Asset Management to the show. Matthew discusses how everything is backward and nothing is real anymore. During Alan Greenspan’s time at the Fed everything changed and Wall Street has become a circus. Today’s policies would have been unthinkable back in the 90s. Fundamentals barely matter and … read more
China Says All Crypto-Related Transactions Are Illegal and Must Be Banned
Bloomberg Markets and Finance Sep.24 — China has issued its strongest signal yet on its determination to crack down on the cryptocurrency industry. The People’s Bank of China said all crypto-related transactions, including those involving bitcoin and tether, are illegal and must be banned. Joanna Ossinger reports on “Bloomberg Surveillance Early Edition.” end read more
Alasdair Macleod Why the Dollar’s Debt Trap is Inflationary
Jay Taylor Media Alasdair Macleod, a stockbroker, banker and economist, explains why the dollar is likely to be the first to fold, taking down the entire dollar-centric system with it. end read more
Komando.com5 hours ago
Own a Mac? Your computer is open to a new flaw with no known fix
How to stop hackers from exploiting a newly discovered flaw that could let them take over your Mac. read more
Waking Times6 hours ago
Dylan Charles Guest Appearance on The Outer Limits of Inner Truth Radio
*Dylan Charles* - How to cultivate a warrior spirit and frequency. read more
Waking Times6 hours ago
More Than 726,000 COVID Vaccine Injuries Reported to VAERS as CDC, FDA Overrule Advisory Committees’ Recommendations on Third Pfizer Shot
Megan Redshaw - VAERS data released Friday by the CDC included a total of 726,965 reports of adverse events from all age groups following COVID vaccines, including 15,386 deaths and 99,410 serious injuries between Dec. 14, 2020 and Sept. 17, 2021. read more
Lawfare9 hours ago
India, the Quad and AUKUS
Indian Prime Minister Modi meets Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia in Singapore. (MEAphotogallery, https://tinyurl.com/27m9u7w8; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) India’s external affairs minister S. Jaishankar earlier this week tweeted about his separate meetings with his Australian and French counterparts. That hadn’t been the plan—there was supposed to be a meeting of their trilateral on the U.N. General Assembly sidelines. However, that meeting was an early casualty of the rollout of AUKUS, the new Australia-U.K.-U.S. security partn... read more
Canada drops extradition matter after Meng Wanzhou strikes deal with U.S. justice officials
CTV is reprting that "A B.C. judge has discharged the extradition matter against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou after U.S. Justice Department officials reached a deal to resolve the criminal charges against her, allowing the woman who has been at the centre of a years-long major geopolitical case to enter into a deferred prosecution agreement and leave Canada, under certain terms. CTV News confirmed that Meng checked in at Vancouver International Airport and departed on a flight to China Friday evening." As I previously said, that case had nothing to do with justice. It was simply a... read more
Japanese Buddhism and art: Hakuin Ekaku and Chinese philosophy
Japanese Buddhism and art: Hakuin Ekaku and Chinese philosophy Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The revered Zen Buddhist, Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769), understood the importance of connecting with ordinary people. Hence, under his tutelage and wisdom, he helped to restore the vitality of Rinzai Buddhism that was stagnating. Hakuin was born in Hara in the […] The post Japanese Buddhism and art: Hakuin Ekaku and Chinese philosophy first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Britain’s Achilles Heel: London Needs to Play Catch Up With Its Tank Force
*Thomas Anders Bailey* *Tanks, * In order to embody this modern doctrine of re-engaging with its U.S. partner, British equipment must reunite with its past expeditionary past. The United Kingdom is just leaving the European Union. How much of a strategic revolution will this be? Not that much: the chasm is elsewhere. The real landslide is far more ancient, and London is still adapting to a strategic setting that is decades old, nearing a century. The last battle for sovereignty dates back to the 1940s when the integrity of the UK’s territory was very much at stake during the Batt... read more
Gold Price North of 40k Is Endgame, Dollar Confidence Is Crashing | Lawrence Lepard
Stansberry Research The Federal Reserve is walking a very thin line between too much inflation and deflation caused by tapering, says Lawrence Lepard, Equity Management Associates Founder and Managing Partner. Lawerence tells our Daniela Cambone that the Fed is in reactive mode, with inflation not being transitory. He says the Fed is playing the “bad … read more
"Rental Market Apocalypse Pushes 4 Million Americans To Face Foreclosures And Evictions As Prices Soar"
*Full screen recommended.* *"Rental Market Apocalypse Pushes 4 Million Americans * *To Face Foreclosures And Evictions As Prices Soar"* by Epic Economist "The United States is facing a painful housing crisis. While home prices soared to unprecedented levels, having surged by roughly 20 percent compared to a year ago, those who decided to turn to rent instead are witnessing similarly shocking increases. According to Realtor.com, median national rents rose a whopping 12% between August 2020 and August 2021, while rent applications went up as much as 95% in some cities, according to ap... read more
Replacing Monopolies with Impact Rewards
Sep 24 (IPS) - Impact Funds would make the business of innovation more cost-effective and enable a triple win for the potential beneficiaries of innovations. Read the full story, “Replacing Monopolies with Impact Rewards”, on globalissues.org → read more
South Sudan ‘determined to never go back to war’
South Sudan is “ready to turn a new page” towards greater peace, development and prosperity, Vice-President Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior said in her speech in the UN General Assembly on Friday. Read the full story, “South Sudan ‘determined to never go back to war’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Alarm bells are ringing over conflict, COVID and climate, ‘now we must respond’, Ireland tells UN Assembly
Looking back over the first four days of the high-level week, the Ireland’s Prime Minister said a series of alarms have sounded in the Hall of the General Assembly: for conflict, for COVID, for climate. Read the full story, “Alarm bells are ringing over conflict, COVID and climate, ‘now we must respond’, Ireland tells UN Assembly”, on globalissues.org → read more
‘Save as many lives as possible, and leave no one's health behind’: Japan’s message to the world
Announcing the donation of up to 60 million COVID-19 vaccines to the UN-led COVAX facility, Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s Prime Minister, said that his country is determined to lead the global efforts to end the pandemic. Read the full story, “‘Save as many lives as possible, and leave no one's health behind’: Japan’s message to the world”, on globalissues.org → read more
At UN, Hungary urges vaccine access for all, warns of migration spike if inequity persists
Hungary’s Foreign Minister on Thursday evening called for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and warned that without it, “massive waves of migrants will hit the road” in search of healthcare and relief from the pandemic’s economic fallout. Read the full story, “At UN, Hungary urges vaccine access for all, warns of migration spike if inequity persists”, on globalissues.org → read more
Syria: 10 years of war has left at least 350,000 dead
A decade of war in Syria has left more 350,200 people dead, High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet told the Human Rights Council on Friday, noting that this total was an “under-count of the actual number of killings”. Read the full story, “Syria: 10 years of war has left at least 350,000 dead”, on globalissues.org → read more
New Government will earn confidence of Lebanese people and international community, President tells UN
After a month-long political crisis, Lebanon has embarked on a new phase that will “hopefully mark a promising step on the path of recovery”, the country’s President old the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday. Read the full story, “New Government will earn confidence of Lebanese people and international community, President tells UN”, on globalissues.org → read more
Afghanistan: Girls’ education must be a given, urges deputy UN chief
Ensuring all Afghan girls can be educated must be “a zero condition” for the Taliban, before international recognition of their de facto authority, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Friday. Read the full story, “Afghanistan: Girls’ education must be a given, urges deputy UN chief”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Five Latin American wineries chosen among the 10 best in the world
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An Argentine winery was considered the best in the world for the third consecutive year, according to the ranking The World's Best Vineyards, prepared by nearly 600 international experts and which includes four other Latin American wineries among the top 10. Zuccardi Valle de Uco, located in the Argentine province […] The post Five Latin American wineries chosen among the 10 best in the world appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
A 10,000-kilometer journey to “spread” bitcoin throughout Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Three friends, twelve countries, more than ten thousand kilometers of road, and a single goal on the horizon: to spread knowledge about bitcoin, the most widely used cryptocurrency in the world, through the most inhospitable places in Latin America, thanks to the "Bitcoineta". With many decorations inside and out, this […] The post A 10,000-kilometer journey to “spread” bitcoin throughout Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Argentina reports 1,849 new cases and 57 Covid deaths (September 24)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina reported this Friday 1,849 new cases of covid-19, bringing the total number of positives to 5,248,847, while deaths rose to 114,828 after 57 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. The figures mark a rise compared to the positives reported last Thursday when 1,733 new cases were registered. […] The post Argentina reports 1,849 new cases and 57 Covid deaths (September 24) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Lasso asks Ecuador’s Parliament to urgently process economic reforms
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, went to the National Assembly (Parliament) this Friday to personally present the "Law for the Creation of Opportunities", a legal project for urgent processing that contains reforms in the tax, labor, and investment areas. In a special ceremony held in the hall of the legislative plenary, […] The post Lasso asks Ecuador’s Parliament to urgently process economic reforms appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Brazil registers 19,438 new cases and 699 Covid deaths (September 24)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil on Friday reported 699 new deaths from Covid-19, bringing the total number of fatalities from the disease in the country to 593,663, the Health Ministry said. There were also 19,438 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 21,327,616, the ministry added. The […] The post Brazil registers 19,438 new cases and 699 Covid deaths (September 24) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Covid Crime: Probability and Statistics
There's a branch of mathematics called probability and statistics. When I was young, I was excited to experiment with this theory on a gambling wheel called crowns and anchors. Suffice it to say that I learned the hard way it did not apply to that since the wheels at the PNE were rigged. Nevertheless, several years ago there was a popular TV show called Numbers where a mathematician would solve crimes using probability​ and statistics. The odds of such and such happening was a coincidence became highly unlikely. Yesterday I mentioned that I ran into my old boxing coach who told m... read more
With region ‘at a crossroads’, Palestinian President calls on UN’s Guterres to convene international peace conference
The President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas on Friday called on the UN Secretary-General to convene an international peace conference and said that to ensure that this initiative is not open-ended, Israel must withdraw from the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem within one year. Read the full story, “With region ‘at a crossroads’, Palestinian President calls on UN’s Guterres to convene international peace conference”, on globalissues.org → read more
Remembering the First Battle of the Naktong Bulge
*Warfare History Network* *Korean War, East Asia* U.S. Army forces slugged it out with the North Korean 4th Division in the Naktong Bulge in August 1950 during the Korean War. This is what happened. A battalion of the North Korean People’s Army (NKPA) crossed the Naktong River under cover of night on August 5, 1950. Once across the river, the communist troops moved into position to attack the U.S. Army infantry regiments defending the west side of the Pusan Perimeter. The ensuing battle would be referred to as the Korean War’s First Battle of the Naktong Bulge. North Korean mach... read more
Tunisia Crisis: Political Parties Argue Saied’s Actions Unconstitutional, Illegal
*Trevor Filseth* *Tunisia, Africa* While the country's new president actions have engendered enormous controversy among the country’s ruling class and its Western partners, they have remained highly popular in public. Four of Tunisia’s political parties have released a joint statement describing President Kais Saied’s actions as illegal and accusing him of attempting to create a dictatorship. “We consider the president has lost his legitimacy by violating the constitution,” the statement read, “and he will be responsible for all the possible repercussions of this dangerous step... read more
The Nazis' Buchenwald Camp Was Worse Than You Think
*Flint Whitlock* *Nazi Germany, Europe* “I have never felt able to describe my emotional reactions when I first came face to face with indisputable evidence of Nazi brutality and ruthless disregard of every shred of decency." - General Eisenhower *Here's What You Need To Remember:* And so, as Hitler’s armies began overrunning one country after another, the tales became even more fantastic—Russian villages wiped clean of their Jewish inhabitants, cities like Warsaw, where Jews were herded into overcrowded ghettos and guarded by armed soldiers, and special camps established where t... read more
Is China’s Evergrande Becoming the Next Lehman Brothers?
*Osama Rizvi* *Evergrande, Asia* If the Chinese government bails out Evergrande, it may solve the problem temporarily, but structural issues will persist. Yet if it does not, this has all the trappings of a trigger that can set off a new global financial crisis. Looming bond payments, $300 billion in debt, a liquidity crisis, and a potential threat to global economic recovery on the level of the 2008 financial crisis; that’s the story of Evergrande, a private property firm in China that is brewing a panic amongst policymakers and investors across the world. While the firm just m... read more
I THINK REPUBLICANS ARE EVIL GENIUSES, BUT EVEN I CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE POINT OF THE AUDITS
Really? That's where all this was leading? After months of delays and blistering criticism, a review of the 2020 election in Arizona’s largest county, ordered up and financed by Republicans, has failed to show that former President Donald J. Trump was cheated of victory, according to draft versions of the report. In fact, the draft report from the company Cyber Ninjas found just the opposite: It tallied 99 additional votes for President Biden and 261 fewer votes for Mr. Trump in Maricopa County, the fast-growing region that includes Phoenix. All along, I've assumed that the audito... read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Autopsy: Actor Michael K. Williams Died of Drug Intoxication
Williams was known for playing Omar Little on “The Wire.” read more
Virtual Mirage6 hours ago
Prepping for the Weekend
The Australian Choice to Pursue Nuclear Submarines This Article (H/T Claudio), written in 2013, helps to define the choice that Australia is faced with. I suggest that you take a moment to read and reflect on it. In addition to Australia’s move to break its contract with France to build conventional (Air Independent Propulsion) […] The post Prepping for the Weekend appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Correcting the Correction
The other day we had a few people in the comments section overly excited about the retraction of a paper by the Heart Institute on the risks of myocarditis. There was a mistake in the paper but a more detailed look reveals similar risks nonetheless. While we’re on the subject, The UK Government’s own data… Continue reading → read more

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