Tuesday, November 09, 2021

9 November - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

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The National Interest14 minutes ago
Why the F-14 Tomcat No Longer Protects American Aircraft Carriers
*Robert Farley* *F-14 Tomcat, United States* The F-14 was needed to defend Cold War fleets from Soviet bomber formations, but became superfluous by the 2000s thanks in part to the all-purpose Super Hornet. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Navy eventually worked out the problems with the F-14, and the Tomcat became a superlative air defense fighter. Eventually, it even gained a ground-attack mission. What if the F-14 Tomcat had never happened? The iconic fighter served the U.S. Navy for more than thirty years before finally (and some say prematurely) being retired in 2006.... read more
War News Updates20 minutes ago
President Biden Is Facing A Challenging Winter
Image AP *Morgan Chalfant and Amie Parnes, The Hill*:* Winter challenges are coming for Biden White House* President Biden is facing a challenging winter. Supply chain bottlenecks spurred by increased demand threaten to hold up Christmas gifts. Businesses are facing labor shortages, which are likely to lead to inconveniences for Americans traveling during the holiday season. Rising gas prices will add to those headaches, and now administration officials are warning that heating homes also will cost more this year. And as it gets colder, inside gatherings could lead to more c... read more
The National Interest24 minutes ago
Look Out, China: Japan Wants Its Own Hypersonic Missiles
*David Axe* *Japan Self-Defense Forces, Asia* But some Japanese politicians oppose the idea. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Japanese military’s existing land-based weapons lack the range to strike, from Japanese soil, the outermost Chinese outposts. The Japanese military is considering developing a hypersonic anti-ship missile with a special warhead for penetrating the decks of Chinese aircraft carriers. Japan's defense ministry is developing what it calls a “hypervelocity gliding projectile," or HVGP, for deployment on island bases starting in 2026. The Japanese weap... read more
The National Interest24 minutes ago
The Forgotten Role the F-14 Bombcat Played in the Gulf War
*David Axe* *F-14 Bombcat, Middle East* Fast, powerful and flexible with huge fuel capacity, the Bombcat also turned out to be an excellent command platform. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *F-14s almost always flew from carriers, but the commandos demanded to be able to speak face-to-face to the aircrews covering them, so the Bombcats had to operate from land. Early in the morning on March 19, 2003, U.S. Special Operations Forces infiltrated western Iraq to neutralize strategic radar and command installations. It was one of the first attacks of the American-led invasion — an... read more
War News Updates40 minutes ago
American Defense Policy After Twenty Years of War
Reuters *Jim Webb, National Interest:* *American Defense Policy After Twenty Years of War* America has always been a place where the abrasion of continuous debate eventually produces creative solutions. Let’s agree on those solutions, and make the next twenty years a time of clear purpose and affirmative global leadership. The American scorecard for foreign policy achievements over the past twenty years is, frankly, pretty dismal. And without talking our way all around the globe, it’s clear that the most dismal score goes to the stupidest mistakes. We fought one war that we nev... read more
Food & Water Watch47 minutes ago
California’s Water Can’t Be Squandered On Wasteful Abuses Anymore
Governor Newsom must use his executive powers to curb the most water-hogging corporate abusers. The post California’s Water Can’t Be Squandered On Wasteful Abuses Anymore appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
Where To Find Out Every thing There Is To Know About Manufacturing Next In 5 Basic Steps
[image: Manufacturing Business Next]You might not be aware of US government small business grants which might be obtainable to you. You need to begin researching in the present day and find that free small enterprise grant that might do essentially the most for your enterprise. In the event you want some assist along with your federal small enterprise grant read on for some recommendations on how make that grant yours. But even the very best of us could make errors now and again. That is why it is crucial when managing your business’ funds that you just establish financial control... read more
What Is In Ashley Biden's Diary?
Project Veritas CEO O'Keefe (left), who was joined by attorney Paul Calli (right) on the Fox News broadcaster's show, described how he was woken abruptly by FBI agents and handcuffed while they ransacked his home. He called the raid 'an attack on the First Amendment' and warned: 'If they can do this to me, they can do it to any journalist.' *Daily Mail:* *'This is an attack on the First Amendment': Project Veritas founder James O' Keefe speaks for the first time on Hannity after FBI spent two hours raiding his New York home searching for Ashley Biden's stolen diary* * O'Keefe ... read more
The Pakistani Air Force's Strange New Chinese Missiles
*David Axe* *Pakistani Air Force, South Asia* This reflects Pakistan's concerns about India's growing fleet of aircraft carriers. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The missile boasts an internal navigation system that guides it near its target, at which point a combination infrared and radar-seeker takes over. Pakistan’s newest fighter jet could launch a powerful, but strange, new anti-ship missile. The Pakistani air force is acquiring more than a hundred JF-17s from China in order to complement older F-16s, Mirages and J-7s. To help the single-engine JF-17s target enemy wa... read more
End of an Era? These Five Weapons Can Kill Aircraft Carriers
*Robert Farley* *Aircraft Carriers, United States* Forget about torpedoes or cruise missiles. These weapons of the future will present new threats to aircraft carriers. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *At some point, the game will be up; carriers will no longer pack the offensive punch necessary to justify their vulnerability. It’s not obvious when that day will come, however; we may only find out after the destruction of one of the Navy’s prize possessions. We know how to kill aircraft carriers—or at least we know how best to try to kill aircraft carriers. Submarine-launched ... read more
Iran Doesn't Need a Strong Conventional Military to Pose a Serious Threat
*David Axe* *Iranian Military, Middle East* Tehran has developed an arsenal of asymmetrical threats. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Tehran established self-sufficiency programs—not just in the air force, but across the nation’s economy—in an effort to satisfy material needs that foreign companies had once met. Iran’s conventional weaponry is hopelessly out of date, and the country’s leaders know it, according to one expert. But conventional military inferiority hardly fazes Tehran. Iran has found other ways of exerting influence on the world. “Never have I seen a country m... read more
Why the Russian Navy Still Sails this Cold War Battlecruiser
*Robert Farley* *Kirov class, Russia* The Kirov class was originally intended as an anti-submarine platform, but now serves an important role as a symbol of Russian naval power. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Kirovs can threaten U.S. assets, while also providing an impressive, prestigious platform for the display of Russian maritime prowess. In the 1970s, the Soviet Union embarked on a project to do what no navy had done for decades—build a surface warfare vessel comparable in size to the battleships of World War I and World War II. The U.S. Navy—and every other navy in the... read more
An American Invasion of Venezuela Would Be No Cakewalk
*David Axe* *Venezuela, South America* It would be riskier and more difficult than the invasions of Grenada and Panama were. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The problem is that an invasion could further destabilize Venezuela, hurt, kill or displace countless innocent Venezuelans, alienate the U.S. government in a region that is hostile to American meddling and also get a lot of Americans killed. The U.S. Defense Department’s regional command for South America *is the smallest* of the department’s 10 unified commands. It permanently oversees just 1,200 personnel plus a few t... read more
What’s The Opposite Of Diversity?
We Can’t Wait for Universities to Fix Themselves. So We’re Starting a New One. read more
Turcopolier2 hours ago
Launch/falcon-9-block-5-spx-uscv-3-nasa-crew-flight-3/
https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-spx-uscv-3-nasa-crew-flight-3/?fbclid=IwAR3Ayks9OduHXwGE3wuLIWP9QJETS1zg0dK0DEBD6GmaenLHC_La9eR3-TI read more
New study shows ginger combats Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment
(NaturalHealth365) Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that impairs memory and cognitive abilities, currently affects over 6 million Americans – and causes the death of 83,000 people every year. Unfortunately, rates of the disease are soaring, with the Alzheimer’s Association predicting that this number will climb to 13 million by the year 2050. READ AT THE … Continue reading New study shows ginger combats Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment → read more
Freedom Day NZ
Wellington, crowds estimated at 50K. Estimated by lamestream as 3K. Surprised? See videos, images at the link: https://truthwatchnz.is/cv-injection-nz/freedom-day-nz-many-thousands-gather read more
NZ govt funding millions to Whanganui iwi to achieve higher jab uptake
NZ’s PM Ardern’s government announced on 5 November 2021, major funding of millions of dollars to iwi for the involvement of the military in the rollout of the experimental mRNA injection to (reluctant) Whanganui Māori. The involvement of military that I have seen thus far in various countries assisting with the rollout, has been the … Continue reading NZ govt funding millions to Whanganui iwi to achieve higher jab uptake → read more
The Drought Of 1921
One hundred years ago there was a worldwide drought and famine, and the San Francisco Examiner devoted three pages to an explanation of how the drought was linked to behavior of the planets and the sun. 20 Nov 1921, 51 … Continue reading → read more
The Progressive Neo-Racist Cancer Has Completely Destroyed The AMA
* It seems that no American institution is immune to the phenomenon. * You have some organization out there that for all you know is just a regular and sensible group of professionals. You don’t pay much attention to what they are up to because, after all, you have your own life to lead. * Then one day, for whatever reason, you have occasion to take a look at their latest utterances. And immediately it hits you — Holy Shit!, the Body Snatchers have gotten them too. The people involved seem by their physical appearance to be nearly unchanged, but they have developed a glassy-eyed sta... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
In-Person Summit Planned For Biden-Trudeau-Obrador In Washington DC Next Week
*Reuters: **Exclusive-Biden plans in-person summit with Trudeau, Lopez Obrador on Nov. 18 -source * OTTAWA/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden is planning to host an in-person meeting with the leaders of Mexico and Canada on Nov. 18, the first of its kind in more than five years, a source in Ottawa said on Tuesday. Three other people familiar with the matter had said final details were still being worked out but if the meeting goes ahead it would most likely be some time next week in Washington. Sources based in Ottawa and Mexico City requested anonymity because th... read more
null2 hours ago
Fire to Ice: This Week’s Planned Detonation of the Ring of Fire Will Blacken the Sun and Usher in a Second Ice Age
I omitted the fact that over 20,000 politicians, media personalities, Hollywood “stars” and their billionaire masters are currently in Glasgow, Scotland supposedly to address climate The post Fire to Ice: This Week’s Planned Detonation of the Ring of Fire Will Blacken the Sun and Usher in a Second Ice Age appeared first on . read more
Medical Kidnap3 hours ago
Grieving Mother Who Threatened Health Impact News for Publishing Daughter’s Death following COVID-19 Shot Now Goes Public
This past February Health Impact News covered the tragic story of 28-year-old Haley Link Brinkmeyer, who had just finished her PhD and got married in 2018, and then died two days after receiving one of the mRNA experimental COVID injections. This story got out to the public because Haley's mother announced on her Facebook Page that Haley had died just after taking the Moderna shot. After we published it, Haley's mother took down her Facebook Page and emailed Health Impact News demanding that we take it down, threatening us with legal action. We did not comply, since it was legal ... read more
Grieving Mother Who Threatened Health Impact News for Publishing Daughter’s Death following COVID-19 Shot Now Goes Public
This past February Health Impact News covered the tragic story of 28-year-old Haley Link Brinkmeyer, who had just finished her PhD and got married in 2018, and then died two days after receiving one of the mRNA experimental COVID injections. This story got out to the public because Haley's mother announced on her Facebook Page that Haley had died just after taking the Moderna shot. After we published it, Haley's mother took down her Facebook Page and emailed Health Impact News demanding that we take it down, threatening us with legal action. We did not comply, since it was legal ... read more
The Rio Times3 hours ago
Russia plans to launch its digital ruble prototype issued by the Central Bank by January 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Russian Federation authorities plan to begin testing a prototype digital ruble issued by the Central Bank in January 2022. The Izvestia newspaper reported Saturday, citing the Ministry of Economic Development, the Central Bank, and the Russian State Duma. The prototype digital ruble platform is expected to be ready in December […] The post Russia plans to launch its digital ruble prototype issued by the Central Bank by January 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Whistleblower Indicates Unclean Data in Pfizer Vaccine Trials
Drbeen Medical Lectures Whistleblower Indicates Unclean Data in Pfizer Vaccine Trials An investigational report published in the British Medical Journal (theBMJ) presents the faulty trial methods and unclean data from one of the Pfizer trial partner companies. Ventavia research group is at the company with these gaps. Let’s review the report.  end read more
New Monetary System: Why This Changes Gold’s Outlook Forever
GoldSilver Pros Many subscribers have asked me how the financial reset and the new system will affect them. Tonight, I answer that question. To those of you wanting an update on Basel III, CDBC’s, and precious metals such as gold, this is where you get your updates. end read more
Why is China Encouraging Bulk Buying? | Chinese Stock Up on Staples After Government Advice | News
WION The Chinese government has urged families to stock up on essential supplies in case of emergencies. Food prices have traditionally risen in the country as winter nears. WION tells you why China is encouraging bulk buying. end read more
Strict Vaccine Mandate Begins for Los Angeles Businesses
Strict Vaccine Mandate Begins for Los Angeles Businesses by AP, via https://www.breitbart.com/ A new mandate in the city of Los Angeles now requires people visiting shopping malls, theaters, gyms or nail salons in Los Angeles to verify they are vaccinated against COVID-19 – LOS ANGELES (AP) — Before feasting on pancakes, burgers and milkshakes inside … read more
Angry Former Florida Congressional Candidate Richard Rowe Dies from Covid “Vaccines” Just Days After Insinuating He Wanted “Anti-Vaxxers” to Die
Angry Former Florida Congressional Candidate Richard Rowe Dies from Covid “Vaccines” Just Days After Insinuating He Wanted “Anti-Vaxxers” to Die by Ethan Huff, https://www.naturalnews.com/Index.html (Natural News) Yet another proud Branch Covidian has passed away from getting “vaccinated” following months of mockery towards the “unvaccinated.” – Richard Rowe, a truck driver who ran for Congress in Florida … read more
NTEB PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: Travis Scott Conducted A Satanic Ritual Sacrifice At Astroworld 2021 To Inaugurate Opening Of The Metaverse
NTEB PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: Travis Scott Conducted A Satanic Ritual Sacrifice At Astroworld 2021 To Inaugurate Opening Of The Metaverse by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ On this episode of the NTEB Prophecy News Podcast, we breakdown the events of the past 72 hours to show you here at Day 605 of 15 Days To Flatten The Curve … read more
Election Victories & Durham Indictment:Time to Advance—Before the Globalists Regroup
Last Tuesday, the American people spoke loudly, repudiating the Biden presidency and its drive to destroy this country. Several days later, special counsel John Durhman delivered a new indictment, which shows that all elements of the coup carried out against Donald Trump were the result of a massive, manipulated psyops campaign. read more
Pension Pulse1 hour ago
CDPQ Invests invest in M3 Mortgage Group
CDPQ put out a press release earlier stating it will invest in M3 Mortgage Group to accelerate its expansion: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announces an investment in the M3 Group, the undisputed Canadian leader in mortgage brokerage. The investment will allow the mortgage group to continue driving its ambitious strategic growth plan around acquisitions and help expand its digital footprint in the origination ecosystem. *M3’s brand collective includes Quebec’s largest brokerage, Multi-Prêts Mortgages, as well as Mortgage Alliance, Invis, Mortgage Intelligence and ... read more
They Picking on Tater again
Tater Stelter, a grown man with what can only be assumed is a full-time job, actually felt it worth his time to respond to being called a name by a rival news network. And not just that, but to try to snarkily hit back. And as he has failed to learn, he is no Diogenes, and his feeble attempts always backfire disastrously. His attempt to retort with a witty insult himself, he unwittingly admitted he was indeed a “useful idiot.” You are more like clueless, but far from useless.👍 pic.twitter.com/TiVkBwoXgy — Diogenes Sarcastica (@DSarcastica) November 8, 2021 This was a self-own in ... read more
The Last Refuge2 hours ago
Treasury Department Nominee Says Biden Administration Purposefully Wants to Bankrupt Oil, Coal and Gas Companies
Against catastrophic outcomes we have been pointing out how the people within the Biden administration are not incompetent; they know exactly what they are doing and they are destroying the U.S. economic system on purpose. All of their economic damage is by design, it’s a feature – not a flaw. An example today is so […] The post Treasury Department Nominee Says Biden Administration Purposefully Wants to Bankrupt Oil, Coal and Gas Companies appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
balance103 hours ago
Meet Dr. Victor Dzau and his chums
Dzau et alia, courtesy Polly:on her video: https://brandnewtube.com/watch/the-global-health-mafia-protection-racket-amazing-polly_jjKKCxHuccgNxSi.html read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
OPEC Tells President Biden That If He Wants Oil, Pump It Yourself
*Forbes*: *OPEC Says To Biden: If You Want More Oil, Pump It Yourself* OPEC and its oil-producing partners have rebuffed President Joe Biden’s calls for increased production amidst rising fuel prices, retorting that if the United States believes the world’s economy needs more energy, then it has the capability to increase production itself. The OPEC+ alliance, made up of OPEC members led by Saudi Arabia and non-member top producers guided by Russia, approved an increase in production of 400,000 barrels per day for the month of December. Several OPEC ministers have expressed ... read more
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN FOR ELECTORAL FRAUD?
Sean Parnell, Donald Trump's chosen candidate for the Pennsylvania Senate seat being vacated by Pat Toomey, has been accused of strangling his now-estranged wife and physically battering his children -- which might not be a problem in, say, Missouri or Georgia, where the top GOP candidates face similar allegations, but would probably be a bit too much for Pennsylvania's upscale suburban voters. So the state GOP is looking to recruit other candidates, and might turn to a famous name from TV. The Washington Free Beacon reports: The celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz is preparing to ju... read more
The Last Refuge4 hours ago
Newsmax and Twitter Suspend Emerald Robinson for Vaccine Wrongthink
Comrades, Emerald Robinson is a journalist who works for Newsmax as a White House corespondent. However, Emerald Robinson is also a free thinker who challenges communal orthodoxy and rebels against groupthink. In short, Mrs. Robinson is a subversive voice who refused to correct her thoughts and become a stenographer for the regime. As a result […] The post Newsmax and Twitter Suspend Emerald Robinson for Vaccine Wrongthink appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Green Utopia
At the Glasgow confab, Justin unveiled a whole host of ideas for destroying an economy. When confronted with the obvious problem that some nations not fully committed to economic suicide might gain an advantage over those that are, Justin is proposing a special tax that he believes can somehow convince the recalcitrant few to put… Continue reading → read more
Media Outlets Report Fake News That UK COVID Hospitalizations Are 14 Times Higher Than Last Year
Bizarre situation where Sky and ITV are leading with Fake News pic.twitter.com/vC4Wu8n1Dd — Politics For All (@PoliticsForAlI) November 8, 2021 Media Outlets Report Fake News That UK COVID Hospitalizations Are 14 Times Higher Than Last Year by Paul Joseph Watson, https://summit.news/ Simply not true. UK media outlets reported that COVID hospitalizations are “14 times higher” … read more
Don’t Vaccinate Kids: Urgent Message From Doctors’ Summit
Don’t Vaccinate Kids: Urgent Message From Doctors’ Summit by Mary Beth Pfeiffer, Trial Site News, via https://www.theburningplatform.com/ Leading experts on flawed U.S. COVID policy issued an urgent warning at a summit Saturday: Young children will be harmed in an ill-advised rush to vaccinate a population with very little chance of severe infection from the virus. … read more
Electric Car Batteries Are An Expensive, Energy Intensive Headache To Recycle - And That Is Not Going Away
Riding a wave of government mandates and subsidies, and ignoring that fossil fuel usage to create electricity is identical to what it was before a trillion dollars in additional subsidies for solar and wind alternatives, electric cars are now everywhere. read more read more
Covid “Vaccines” Now Have Real-World Effectiveness of MINUS 73%
Covid “Vaccines” Now Have Real-World Effectiveness of MINUS 73% by Ethan Huff, https://www.naturalnews.com/Index.html (Natural News) The latest data from the U.K. Health Security Agency, which recently replaced Public Health England, shows that Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) “vaccines” have an average effectiveness rate of -73 percent in people over the age of 18. – This means that the jabs are … read more
Chris Vermeulen: Dollar Collapse Could Trigger New Highs in the Metals
Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes Chris Vermeulen, founder of Technical Traders, back to the show. To subscribe to our newsletter and get notified of new shows, please visit http://palisadesradio.ca – Chris discusses the recent moves in the markets and why money has resumed the move into equities. We’re seeing a new rally in most equities … read more
Gold Reserves Depleting In Supply Cliff – David Garofalo, Former CEO of Goldcorp
Wall Street Silver David Garofalo, a giant in the gold industry as former CEO of Goldcorp and now CEO of Gold Royalty Corp, joins us to describe the supply cliff in the gold and silver industry and his views on the macro environment overall. end read more
Halifax Examiner5 hours ago
Council votes to approve $3.2 million for purchase of new modular housing units for locations in Halifax, Dartmouth
Halifax councillors voted unanimously to approve $3.2 million for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of modular units for unhoused residents at two sites — one in Dartmouth and another in Halifax. Although a location for the Halifax site has yet to be determined, four modular units that can accommodate 24 people will be installed on […] read more
Komando.com5 hours ago
Robinhood breach exposes millions of names and email addresses – Take these steps
5 million Robinhood users had private information stolen in a data breach. Here's what you need to do now. read more
Econlib7 hours ago
Wagner and Weitzman’s Asymmetric Treatment of Non-Carbon Energies
In his well-deserved victory lap about his bet with Daniel Reeves, co-blogger Bryan Caplan points out that one major flaw in Gernot Wagner’s and Martin L. Weitzman’s book Climate Shock is its treatment or, rather, non-treatment of nuclear power. Bryan writes: Wagner and Weitzman barely mention nuclear power or the absurd regulatory burden under which […] The post Wagner and Weitzman’s Asymmetric Treatment of Non-Carbon Energies appeared first on Econlib. read more
Gerald Celente, Trends Journal, "Think For Yourself, It's Not Illegal Yet"
*Strong language alert!* Gerald Celente, Trends Journal, 11/9/21: *"Think For Yourself, It's Not Illegal Yet"* - https://trendsresearch.com/ read more
Could the U.S. Air Force Cancel the B-52 Bomber?
*Robert Farley* *B-52, United States* The legendary Cold War bomber played a role in everything from Vietnam to Afghanistan. Its flexibility transformed the U.S. Air Force. *Here's What You Need to Know*: It is difficult to conceive of a world in which the United States had never acquired the B-52. The decision would have had ripple effects across the Air Force and the Department of Defense, with a not inconsequential impact on the Vietnam War. Since 1955, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has flown at the front lines of America’s national defense. Initially intended to deliver str... read more
CURMUDGUCATION4 hours ago
Maybe Everyone Doesn't Think Schools Suck
Does it seem as if the Anti crowd-- the one demanding that schools re-open, that masks be discarded, that discussions of race be shut down, that the unions are trying to indoctrinate children, that school board members need to be intimidated--does it seem as if they are a large group, a rising wave that represents the majority? Maybe not. A new Axios-Ipsos poll indicates that US adults mostly think that local schools have done a good job with this mess. There's not really a lot of surprise here. It has always been a routine finding that people think their own schools ar... read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
Chile’s Lower House Impeaches President Sebastian Pinera
*The Independent: **Chilean president impeached over Pandora Papers revelation* *Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has been impeached by the lower house of Chile’s congress, setting up a trial in the nation’s Senate over allegations he favored the sale of a family property while in office * President Sebastián Piñera was impeached Tuesday by the lower house of Chile's congress, setting up a trial in the nation's Senate over allegations he favored the sale of a family property while in office. The vote to impeach got the bare minimum of 78 votes needed in the 155-member Cha... read more
Can Bolt-Action Sniper Rifles Still Do The Job?
*Charlie Gao* *Sniper Rifles, Syria* Here is why the Steyr 69 can. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While rear locking lug rifles have a reputation of being less accurate, Steyr’s design does not suffer from this issue due to tight tolerancing in the receiver, being one of the first factory sniper rifles to be sub-MOA accurate. The bolt also features a reduced bolt opening throw of 60 degrees that aids rapid followup shots. The Steyr SSG 69 can be considered one of the first “modern” bolt action sniper rifles. In 1969, most purpose-built sniper rifles were either geared more ... read more
Iran Claims it Warned Off U.S. Drones (Or Is Tehran Lying?)
*Peter Suciu* *Iran, Middle East* This latest incident between Tehran and Washington comes just weeks before the two countries are set to resume talks to restart the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal. Iranian state media claimed on Tuesday that the Iran military had “warned off” U.S. drones that were operating near an annual exercise at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. The annual Zulfiqar 1400 exercises began on Sunday, east of the Strait of Hormuz, and extended over an area of more than a million square kilometers (around 400,000 square miles) in the Sea of Oman... read more
What Do the Build Back Better Negotiations Mean for the Child Tax Credit?
*Stephen Silver* *Child Tax Credit, Americas* The Build Back Better bill will likely include a provision to extend the expanded child tax credit, most likely for another year. Negotiations are ongoing. Last week, the House of Representatives passed the part of President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF), which had already passed the Senate and will now head to the president’s desk. That leaves uncertain the fate of the other big bill: the Build Back Better proposal. Some progressives in the House had demanded that the two b... read more
The Top Reason to File for Social Security at 70
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, Americas* Some retirees just aren’t in a financial position to wait though. Experts often warn that claiming Social Security benefits at age sixty-two—the earliest age that someone can do so—is one of the biggest financial mistakes a person can make in life. However, know that there are millions of retirees who are just fine after filing for benefits at that age and many had legitimate reasons to roll with that important decision. There is, though, one clear fact that is hard to ignore: retirees will be in line for bigger monthly checks th... read more
Overnight Drone Attack Reveals Iranian Ploy to Overturn Iraq’s Election  
*Maya Carlin* *Iraq, Middle East* The recent attack on the Iraqi prime minister's residence reflects Iran's concerns regarding its weakened influence in the country. Iraqi prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt targeting his residence on November 7. An explosive-laden drone struck the Green Zone residence and injured seven of Kadhimi’s bodyguards, according to Ministry of Interior Spokesman General Saad Maan. This attempted assassination follows an uptick in tensions in Iraq after Iran-linked groups denounced the general election that weakened their ... read more
Wisconsin Election Commission Committed Slam Dunk Felony, per Sheriff
The Racine County Wisconsin Sheriff's Office demonstrates how the Wisconsin Election Commission committed FELONY vote fraud, in no uncertain terms. So now we wait to see if Rule Of Law holds, or Rule Of Crony Corruption holds. Continue reading → read more
"Used Car Prices Jump By Nearly 70 Percent As Inflation Spreads Chaos Across The US Economy"
*Full screen recommended.* *"Used Car Prices Jump By Nearly 70 Percent * *As Inflation Spreads Chaos Across The US Economy"* by Epic Economist "It turns out that all of those dissonant voices that recently came forward to warn about a nightmarish inflationary spike while no one believed them were right after all. Right now, US consumers are facing a shocking price surge all across the board. However, industry specialists say the worst is yet to come. That's painful to even imagine because we're seeing acute price increases already. In particular, vehicle prices have shot up to extra... read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Rumor Falsely Claims Lily from AT&T Ads Got Fired or Quit
Actor Milana Vayntrub's work as Lily in AT&T television commercials has long been the subject of misleading online advertisements. read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Pfizer Asks FDA to OK COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Adults
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings. read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
Ethiopia Braces For All-Out War
*CNBC: **Ethiopia braces for all-out war as rebels advance on capital* * The government declared a six-month state of emergency on Tuesday, days after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and authorities in Addis Ababa told Ethiopians to take up arms to defend their neighborhoods against the Tigray Defence Force (TDF). * Diplomats and regional leaders have scrambled to try to bring various parties in the conflict to the table, as fears grow over the possible collapse of Africa’s second-most populous nation. A year after fighting began in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, rebel forces... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Chile and South Korea sign memorandum to expand hydrogen cooperation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – South Korea and Chile signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Seoul to expand cooperation in developing the production and use of hydrogen as an alternative to other more polluting sources, the Government of the Asian country reported today. The South Korean Second Vice Minister of Industry, Park Ki-young, and […] The post Chile and South Korea sign memorandum to expand hydrogen cooperation appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Peru: Promotion scandal in the Armed Forces causes a new crisis in Pedro Castillo’s government
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new crisis has arisen in the government of the Peruvian President, Pedro Castillo, after a former commander of the Peruvian Army, José Vizcarra Álvarez, denounced that the presidential secretary, Bruno Pacheco Castillo, and the Minister of Defense, Walter Ayala, asked him for the irregular promotion of two colonels who […] The post Peru: Promotion scandal in the Armed Forces causes a new crisis in Pedro Castillo’s government appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
‘I’m a doctor and I fear we will never regain the public’s trust after Covid’
One undeniable outcome of the pandemic is that the public’s faith in scientific and medical authorities is perhaps at its lowest point in living memory – and no objective observer can truly be surprised. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the US President’s Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci and US Surgeon General Dr … Continue reading ‘I’m a doctor and I fear we will never regain the public’s trust after Covid’ → read more
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The Last Refuge5 hours ago
Pelosi’s January 6th Committee Files Subpoenas Against Ten More Trump Administration Officials – Democrat Targeting of Political Opposition Continues
Watching what happens in the orbit of the January 6th Committee is how we can tell which Republicans are part of the UniParty in Washington DC, and who is willing to stand for the freedom of our republic. Watch the Republican Party as a whole, and watch who stands against this committee effort and who […] The post Pelosi’s January 6th Committee Files Subpoenas Against Ten More Trump Administration Officials – Democrat Targeting of Political Opposition Continues appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Medical Kidnap6 hours ago
Pfizer CEO Calls mRNA Technology “Gene Editing” and Wants to Use the Technology to “Cure” People “Born with a Mistake in Their DNA Code”
Pfizer's public image has taken quite a beating in recent days, as a whistleblower who worked on their COVID-19 vaccine trials turned over her evidence to the British Medical Journal which published it, revealing that there was massive fraud during the COVID-19 vaccine trials. There have also been rumors circulating on the Internet lately that Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, had been arrested by the FBI for fraud, although it appears that the story originated from a single source and was copied from there. Well Mr. Bourla appeared in a livestream interview today with the President a... read more
COP26 Adapting to the Climate Crisis
OTTAWA, Canada, Nov 09 (IPS) - Look up any map showing today’s global humanitarian crises and you’ll find it awash in red alerts more than ever before. Climate emergencies are fast emerging in new areas that have never previously witnessed them, and they are accelerating humanity’s march towards the precipice in regions long battered by conflict, hunger and displacement. Read the full story, “COP26 Adapting to the Climate Crisis”, on globalissues.org → read more
Woman Police Officer of the Year represents ‘best of the United Nations’
This year’s UN Woman Police Offer of the Year Award was officially handed over to Superintendent Sangya Malla on Tuesday, for her groundbreaking work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – one of the highlights of the annual Police Week celebrations taking place at UN Headquarters in New York. Read the full story, “Woman Police Officer of the Year represents ‘best of the United Nations’”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN chief outlines ‘roadmap for inclusion’ to address root causes of conflict
Diversity should be viewed as a powerful benefit, rather than a threat, particularly in countries experiencing conflict, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, during a Security Council debate focused on the issue of inclusion. Read the full story, “UN chief outlines ‘roadmap for inclusion’ to address root causes of conflict”, on globalissues.org → read more
COVID-19 pandemic brings global syringe shortage into sharp focus
Efforts to boost COVID-19 vaccine production should be matched by access to the syringes needed to inject them - and there could even be a global shortage of needles for regular immunization campaigns next year - the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Read the full story, “COVID-19 pandemic brings global syringe shortage into sharp focus”, on globalissues.org → read more
Women bear the brunt of the climate crisis, COP26 highlights
Women took the global stage on Tuesday to show that climate change isn’t gender neutral, and that climate action needs them: investing in women and girls creates ripple effects felt throughout entire communities and the frontline knowledge they possess is needed now more than ever, especially as new analysis has revealed that the announcements by world leaders at COP26 still leave our planet on the path to catastrophic global warming. Read the full story, “Women bear the brunt of the climate crisis, COP26 highlights”, on globalissues.org → read more
Toronto Police execute 70 year old gunsmith in his home
The Brantford Expositor is reporting that "Witnesses, neighbours and friends have identified a Norfolk man killed in an interaction with Toronto police this week as gunsmith Rodger Kotanko, 70. In a social media post on Wednesday, Toronto police said officers were executing a firearms search warrant at the time of the shooting." "In a follow-up email Thursday, SIU spokesperson Kristy Denette said the interaction involved members of the Toronto police service. She said the Norfolk OPP were not involved. Donnell said Kotanko had expertise in the care and upkeep of both long arms and... read more
balance104 hours ago
vax mandates in Europe; etc.
11-9-21 * DW* took a look at vax mandates in Europe: Italy The Italian government was one of the first to introduce compulsory vaccination. Since May 25, health-care employees have to be vaccinated or face suspension. According to Italy's FNOMCeO medical association, over 2,000 doctors had been suspended by the end of October but some 500 of them were reinstated after getting the vaccine. Since September all employed people have to show a "Green Pass" that testifies that they recently recovered from the virus, are vaccinated or have tested negative in the previous 48 hours. Th... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
BioNTech shares plummet after report of alleged irregularities in COVID vaccine trials
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Shares in German biotech BioNTech, which co-developed the Covid-19 vaccine with U.S.-based Pfizer, plunged nearly 20% since Friday following a report of irregularities in COVID injection trials. The share price of BioNTech, which trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange, briefly fell US$60 to US$216 before settling at US$226 at the […] The post BioNTech shares plummet after report of alleged irregularities in COVID vaccine trials appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates5 hours ago
Taliban Inaugurates Their "Islamic Emirate Army" In Kandahar With Largest-Ever Convoy Of Captured US Armored Vehicles And Helicopters
*Zero Hedge:* *Taliban Inaugurates "Islamic Emirate Army" With Largest-Ever Convoy Of US Armored Vehicles* The Taliban on Tuesday inaugurated its "Islamic Emirate Army" in the large city of Kandahar in Afghanistan's south by showcasing a lengthy parade of armored vehicles taken from US and NATO forces. While it's not the first time since conquering the country in August amid the rapid US troop withdrawal that the Taliban has held military parades touting its newly acquired Western hardware and weaponry, the Kandahar parade did appear to involve the most US-supplied vehicles e... read more
Can China's Type 81 Rifle Rival the AK-47?
*Charlie Gao* *Assault Rifle, China, Russia, United States* The type 81 was meant to be a test of the Chinese ability to develop small arms on its own, instead of simply adapting other designs. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The end result was an impressive fusion of designs. The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in 7.62x39, with less recoil. In the 1980s, China’s small arms were largely inferior to the United States and Russia. The PLA was mostly armed wi... read more
After Surviving Pearl Harbor, a Nuclear Submarine Sank this Cruiser
*Robert Farley* *Falklands War, Atlantic Ocean* The former USS Phoenix eventually sailed for the Argentine navy as ARA General Belgrano before a British submarine sent her to the bottom. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The sinking of the *General Belgrano* helped deter the Argentine Navy from further action, greatly facilitating the British war effort. Only one ship has ever been sunk in anger by a nuclear submarine. Designed to fight the Japanese, USS *Phoenix* survived Pearl Harbor and fought in battles across the Pacific. Forty-one years after the Japanese attack, she would f... read more
Danger Close: These 5 Ground Attack Aircraft Take Aim at the Enemy
*Robert Farley* *Close Air Support, United States* Close air support has been a vital role for air forces since aircraft arrived on the battlefield. Here are of five of the world's best close air support platforms today. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *As recent battles in Syria, Iraq and Ukraine have indicated, the dedicated attack aircraft still has an important role to play. Is the dedicated attack aircraft a dying breed? Few air forces are developing new attack aircraft, preferring to rely on fighter-bombers carrying precision-guided munitions to do the dirty work of clo... read more
These 5 Cold War Aircraft Still Fly for the Russian Air Force
*Robert Farley* *Cold War, soviet union* From ground attack aircraft to supersonic bombers and fighters, all five of these aircraft were developed and began production during the Cold War. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *All of these platforms entered service in the Cold War. This does not differentiate the Russian Air Force all that much from the various Western air forces, but it is surely problematic that Russia does not have an equivalent of the Rafale, the Eurofighter Typhoon, or the F-22 Raptor. In 1990, the air forces of the Soviet Union consisted of over ten thousand ... read more
Are Ukrainian Tank Shields the Future of Armored Warfare?
*Charlie Gao* *Tank Warfare, Ukraine, Turkey, Russia* The system may be crude, but flexible application makes it appealing. *Here's What You Need to Remember: T*he nature of Zaslon makes it an ideal candidate for retrofitting to existing vehicles. Turkish/Ukrainian defense cooperation has stepped up significantly in the past few years, with Turkey building on Ukraine’s strengths of armor and anti-armor technology. One of the more interesting results of this collaboration is the installation of the Ukrainian Zaslon active protection system (in a licensed form made by the Turkish A... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Mexico’s López Obrador proposes to end poverty with a 4% tax on the wealthy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, today joined the debate on the taxation of the world's great fortunes and proposed a plan that consists of taxing great wealth with 4% as a recipe to end poverty. In his long-awaited speech before the UN Security Council in New York, […] The post Mexico’s López Obrador proposes to end poverty with a 4% tax on the wealthy appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Ecuador will present investment projects for US$30 billion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador will offer a portfolio of almost US$30 billion to attract foreign investment in an "ambitious project" to relaunch the economy until 2025 and reach the goal of 2 million jobs in the current legislature. The IMF Board is to approve the technical level agreement with Ecuador by the end […] The post Ecuador will present investment projects for US$30 billion appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

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