Monday, January 24, 2022

24 January - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

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The Rio Times21 hours ago
Startup investments in Brazil may generate US$29 billion in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the impacts of the pandemic, startups had an exciting last year, marked by 10 companies reaching a valuation of US$1 billion - the new unicorns - and breaking records in venture investments. Brazil registered some US$10 billion in funding. And 2022 is heading for the same pace, according to […] The post Startup investments in Brazil may generate US$29 billion in 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage21 hours ago
Random Thoughts
From ZeroHedge (link) It’s a good piece on totalitarianism, the plague, lockdowns, martial law, weaponizing the secret police against people who are concerned about the establishment of a fascist state. “Once upon a time, there was a government so paranoid about its hold on power that it treated everyone and everything as a […] The post Random Thoughts appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
naked capitalism21 hours ago
Covid: “The Narrative Is Crumbling”
The Covid spin-doctoring machine is staring to emit smoke. read more
War News Updates21 hours ago
Is 2022 A Turning Point In The Study Of UFOs?
An unidentified flying object captured on video by a U.S. Navy jet. (Image credit: DOD/U.S. Navy) *Space.com:* *2022 could be a turning point in the study of UFOs* *Interest in UFOs continues to grow, both among scientists and government officials.* In 2021, there was an upsurge in peculiar sightings reported, thanks to people with smartphones or other video gear that captured these strange glimmers in the sky. Could these unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) be satellites, technology deployed by foreign governments, falling space junk or maybe even floating specialty balloo... read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil: After skyrocketing prices, rice sales stall; lead to surplus stock
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After a leap in sales in Brazil, exports and in prices in 2020, rice, the great "villain" of inflation that year, is now experiencing a very different situation. In 2021, high prices were met by a population with shrinking incomes, while foreign buyers reduced their orders. The result is that […] The post Brazil: After skyrocketing prices, rice sales stall; lead to surplus stock appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Black-Eyed Kids, Unexplained Events, & Other Strange Encounters
Fr WE finally get something important regarding Black eyed Kids. This is actually huge because this observes an ordinary boy with a friend who is suddenly afflicted with the phenom. None of this was suspected. Suddenly we no longer need to imagine an alien creature at all. Instead it is a human child typically been mentally intercepted and also losing recall. something not human is suddenly speaking through him. This also explains children Easier to overcome in an ambush. I do not think the Giant Sloth is doing this. Yet the whole ambush scenario is large here. Also we ... read more
If hospitals had utilized the Zelenko protocol with intravenous vitamin C and vitamin D, then covid-19-associated deaths would be virtually nonexistent
Just saying. Nothing has changed from what i knew two years ago. I have been vitimin C saturated and on high vitimin D as well from the beginning. I am also pretty sure i was infected by the innitial militarized viral agency which lodged in my sinuses. The vitimin C prevented all progress, although it took mounth for the disease to succumb and be eliminated. Unique and nasty but could not progess into lung tissue. That was two years ago. The current bout of flue is low level and plausibly is acting as a final counter agency for the virus for its final global elimination. All ... read more
Evidence that Tesla ALREADY SOLVED Battery Supply Limitation
If correct then we are way past all batterty suppy limitations. They can deliver all you need now at an expanding rate. All those new factories are about better volumes of the next generation. All these battery packs will need solid heat insulation and a viable heat source for mobile configuration. Not too difficult, but likely not designed in. At least no one has said as much. I would use a thermal insulation sleeve as part of the batterty carrier.with a thermal solid state sleeve as well. They need this anyway in oreder to optimize temperature.. *... read more
Accelerating Population Collapse With Potential Moms Aging Out
The fact is that the global population base is entering a full onset decline that can only be countered by a completely new economic strategy and protocol. The exceptions are all few and slowing quickly. I have been warning about this for over a decade when i understood modernity was as constituted changing out our birth rate to a below replacement level. Cumulation and ageing has hidden this until now. At best we can postpone a full on collapse for a while by solid life extension which i think is real and expected. Ending global poverty will also allow an accelerated birth rat... read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil’s minimum wage ranks 15th in Latin America, despite raise
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Latin America has felt the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic in several economic sectors. Unemployment, escalating inflation and currency devaluation were among the damages caused by the crisis. Consequently, the population has seen the purchasing power of the minimum wage plummet in the past few years. In Brazil, the government's […] The post Brazil’s minimum wage ranks 15th in Latin America, despite raise appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Brazilian Bia Haddad wins and advances to Australian Open quarterfinals in doubles
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian Bia Haddad Maia and the Kazakh Anna Danillina won by 2-1 the duo formed by the Spanish Aliona Bolsova and the Norwegian Ulrikke Eikeri in the early hours of this Sunday, January 23, Brasília time. With this victory, the double qualified for the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. The […] The post Brazilian Bia Haddad wins and advances to Australian Open quarterfinals in doubles appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Brazil: Free admission to state museums on São Paulo’s anniversary
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In São Paulo's 468th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, January 25, all state museums will offer free admission. Among the highlights, there are two exhibitions of the "Modernismo Hoje" program to open at the Museu Afro Brasil, in Ibirapuera Park. The Memorial da Resistência (Memorial of Resistance), the Pinacoteca Station and […] The post Brazil: Free admission to state museums on São Paulo’s anniversary appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Tokyo in the snow and calming influence of Shintoism: A lament!
Tokyo in the snow and the calming influence of Shintoism: A lament! Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Snow rarely falls in central Tokyo to any great degree. Hence, while children delight in this rare occasion, the childhood spirit also awakens in many adults. Therefore, with snowflakes in the air and the religious angle of […] The post Tokyo in the snow and calming influence of Shintoism: A lament! first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Making sense of Australia in 2022 with Auto Expert John Cadogan – PART 2
Part 1 of the chat: https://youtu.be/rAqbZSusRAw John’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoExpertTV Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWestReport Merch: https://lonelykidsclub.com/new/michael+west Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelwest.journo Insta: https://www.instagram.com/michaelwestjourno/ read more
Royal Navy Exercises Break Sound Barrier
*Peter Suciu* *Royal Navy, * The Formidable Shield naval exercises are staged every two years and are intended to assure allies, deter adversaries, and demonstrate the commitment of NATO to collective defense. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Navy Systems will be tested against supersonic high-diving targets plummeting towards the task group at speeds in excess of 12,000mph – roughly 16 times the speed of sound – as well as sea-skimming drones simulating missiles, weaving at high subsonic speeds in a bid to outfox the radars tracking them. Last May, three Royal Navy warships ... read more
Nuclear Propulsion and Other Weird Ideas of the Atomic Age
*Steve Weintz* *Nuclear Reactors, U.S.* For a generation after 1945 the United States explored all kinds of nuclear propulsion concepts. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *To get a small reactor to fly, you essentially strip it of shielding and use its heat output to expand air instead of burning fuel to produce thrust. Little shielding means crew hazard and contamination. Ah, the Atomic Age, when nuclear energy seemed the ticket to a future of limitless possibilities. For a generation after 1945 the United States explored all kinds of nuclear propulsion concepts. Some, like na... read more
China Helped Build Pakistan's Military With These Five Weapons
*Charlie Gao* *Pakistani Military, Pakistan* It is widely said that China provided significant assistance to the Pakistani nuclear weapons program. *Here's What You Need to Know*: While the Pakistani military has long relied on the Pakistan Air Force for air defense, the Pakistan Army has acquired the Chinese HQ-16 medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) for the defense of its formations on the ground. As Pakistan’s relationship has soured with the United States in the past two decades, Pakistan’s armed forces have largely looked towards Chinese suppliers for equipment. While ... read more
The Navy Is Building the First Flight II San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Docks
*Kris Osborn* *Amphibious Ships, United States* The final ships of the San Antonion-class' Flight I are preparing to enter service, while the first Flight II ships are moving forward with construction. The U.S. Navy is surging ahead with a new group of amphibious transport docks intended to support amphibious operations. The new San Antonio-class amphibious transport docks will be able to project power with increased range using V-22 Ospreys and an array of helicopters. “We currently have four ships under construction, our star is (USS *Fort Lauderdale*),” said Capt. Cedric McN... read more
The UN’s Vital Role in Afghanistan
DOHA / WASHINGTON DC, Jan 24 (IPS) - On December 22, 2021, the UN Security Council voted unanimously to allow for more humanitarian assistance to reach vulnerable Afghans, while preventing the abuse of these funds by their Taliban rulers. Read the full story, “The UN’s Vital Role in Afghanistan”, on globalissues.org → read more
Interview: As millions fall behind, how can we bridge the growing education gap?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on education, laying bare a crisis that was already causing widespread concern well before the spread of the virus. Robert Jenkins, the Director of Education at the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, is calling for a transformation in learning, amid warnings that the current system is failing millions of people. Read the full story, “Interview: As millions fall behind, how can we bridge the growing education gap?”, on globalissues.org → read more
War News Updates22 hours ago
Six Former US Navy SEALs Are Running For Congress With The Goal Of Taking Down Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Control In Congress
*Washington Examiner:* *Six former Navy SEALs run for Congress with one goal: Take down Pelosi* Six former Navy SEALs released an ad highlighting their campaigns for six separate seats in the House of Representatives with one unifying goal: to take away Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s control in Congress. The six conservative-minded SEALs include Morgan Luttrell in Texas’s 8th Congressional District, Brady Duke for Florida’s 7th District, Eli Crane for Arizona’s 2nd District, Derrick Van Orden for Wisconsin’s 3rd District, Ed Thelander for Maine’s 1st District, and Ryan Zinke for Mont... read more
Cairns News23 hours ago
Do not get the mRNA vaxx if you don’t want to be an automaton
“The solution at the individual level is to not get vaccinated. “At the political level the authorities have to stop this vaccine because it has a proven toxic element,” Professor Michel Chossudovsky. “In Astrazenica’s [injection] they have found folds of graphene oxide. It means they have introduced this. “…They have justified it with a smokescreen […] read more
The Duran23 hours ago
‘Pandemic’ narrative over – false flag in Ukraine next?
During the past week, the world has looked on as the now two-year long COVID-19 mainstream media narrative collapsed almost instantaneously. In timing that cannot be described as anything less than suspect, in the same week that the World Economic Forum held its virtual Davos Agenda event, Ireland and Britain announced the sudden and immediate […] read more
Cairns News23 hours ago
Deliberate Russian roulette with Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen Covid vaxxes targeting Red states
by Alex Bruce US correspondent Ex-head of respiratory research at Pfizer, Mike Yeadon and researchers, including Craig Paardekooper have sourced VAERS data on vaccine death and injury in the US, database of over 700,000 adverse reactions caused by the Moderna, Pfizer and Janssen vaccines. These vaccines have been deployed in different batches, officially referred to […] read more
The Duran23 hours ago
New Doubt Cast On That Prince Andrew/Virginia Roberts Photograph
Over the past few weeks especially, Prince Andrew has had a rough ride from the media. And from almost everywhere else. This is due largely to the disastrous interview he gave to the BBC’s Emily Maitliss in November 2019, an interview that has been called a car crash. Admittedly, Andrew didn’t perform well, but unlike […] read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Brazil to demand full vaccination from top leagues soccer players
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The CBF said it was in constant contact with health bodies and had sent an updated list of requirements to member clubs. “One of these is the obligation to present a full vaccination certificate against Covid-19 to the CBF’s Medical Commission,” it said in a statement. The top four national […] The post Brazil to demand full vaccination from top leagues soccer players appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Need To Know1 day ago
Red States Have Higher Number of Deaths from Vaccines than Blue States
The number of deaths per 100,000 vaccinated is much higher for red states and has a ratio of 5:3 when compared to blue states. The vaccines kill older far more readily than it kills young people. About 25% of the deaths from the vaccines are aged 40-60, and 75% are people 60 and over. read more
Need To Know1 day ago
Not One Body Has Been Found at Indigenous ‘Unmarked Mass Grave’ In Kamloops, Canada
Kamloops residential school is located at the heart of the Kamloops Reserve itself — a fact that is never reported by Aboriginal spokespersons or the media. It seems unlikely that the remains of 200 children were buried clandestinely in a mass grave, on the reserve itself, without any reaction from the band council. read more
“The average age of a trucker is 58”
Via email from a trucker I know personally, names withheld at request. To my friends and family who are not familiar with the trucking industry: get a few extra essentials if you’re in a position to do so. Fill your tank with fuel. Truck drivers have hit the proverbial wall & every tactile thing in… Continue reading → read more
The Entire EU/NATO Axis is Unravelling in Real Time
The entire EU/NATO axis is unravelling in real time. This is what it’s really about. Not some corrupt country no one can point to. https://t.co/VggcPB8Xxl — Raheem J. Kassam (@RaheemKassam) January 23, 2022 US media won’t talk about this but Western Europe is moving away from US-led NATO and going their own way on relations … read more
Need To Know1 day ago
List of Prosecutors Backed by George Soros Causing Murder and Crime to Soar
Cities that have been affected by the progressive policies include Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix, St. Luis, New York, Baltimore and Orlando, and more. read more
O, Sweet Saint Of San Andreas
The clear result of Democrat policies on display: read more
January 24, 2022: Reader Tips
Anyone who’s been part of a ball team will recognize the guy eulogized in this song by James Frazer. Written for Bernie, the heart and soul of the GC Chronics, and dedicated to all the boys of summer who are drinking in a better place. R.I.P. Hepp. Submitted by James’ wife, Denise. Your most interesting… Continue reading → read more
United Nations and World Bank Predict Increased Global Starvation Due to Fertilizer and Farm Costs
United Nations and World Bank Predict Increased Global Starvation Due to Fertilizer and Farm Costs by https://theconservativetreehouse.com/ It’s easy to ignore the United Nations and World Bank pontificators as Über-leftists and global climate change fanatics. However, of value to us ordinary peeps, is a recognition that U.N and WB outlooks permeate the World Economic Forum … read more
Here’s When I’ll Sell My Gold | Rick Rule
Liberty and Finance Stock markets topping? Metals basing for next leg up? Do you have a principled rotation/exit plan for the next phase of the stock and metals markets? Renowned investor Rick Rule reveals the signals that he would need to see to make him consider selling his gold and silver. Have Rick Rule rank … read more
British Medical Journal Demands Immediate Release of All COVID-19 Vaccine, Treatment Data
British Medical Journal Demands Immediate Release of All COVID-19 Vaccine, Treatment Data by Katabella Roberts The Epoch Times, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has demanded the full and immediate release of all data related to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, saying it is in the public’s interest to do so. – BMJ, a weekly … read more
Why Fewer N-Antigen Antibodies in Double Dose Vaccinated?
Drbeen Medical Lectures Why Fewer N-Antigen Antibodies in Double Dose Vaccinated? Someone sent the Vaccine Surveillence report for the week 42 issued by UK Health Security Agency. It states that there are fewer N-Antibodies after two dose vaccination. Let’s review the mechanism. – URL list from Friday, Jan. 21 2022 COVID-19 vaccine surveillance report – … read more
Calgary Starts to Feel the Pain of U.S-Canada Government Vaccine Mandate on Truckers
Calgary Starts to Feel the Pain of U.S-Canada Government Vaccine Mandate on Truckers by https://theconservativetreehouse.com/ , 22 Jan 2022 It has only just begun. Effective today, all U.S. and Canadian cross-border truckers must show their vaccination passport in order to deliver their loads. Approximately 15% of Canadian truckers and approximately 50% of U.S. truckers are … read more
Ivermectin Could Destroy Justification For Lockdowns And Vaccine Mandates
Ivermectin Could Destroy Justification For Lockdowns And Vaccine Mandates by Harry Lee and Nicholas VandenNieuwenhof , The Epoch Times, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ Federal health agencies haven’t recognized ivermectin as an effective treatment for COVID-19 patients. According to Doctor Leland Stillman, the reason is more political than scientific, because otherwise there would be no basis for lockdowns … read more
Be American Again, Think Like a Genius, Act Like a Warrior
Join us to investigate how America and her citizens can become powerful and indomitable, tomorrow and beyond. We have been diving into some of the most profound writings, composition, and conceptions that have shaped Mankind and human civilization for thousands of years. read more
Much Ado About Methane
By Dr. John Happs It would appear that climate alarmists and associated vested interest groups might have decided that an increasing number of politicians and members of the public no longer see the trivial amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide as having much of a role to play in our ever-changing climate and the weather extremes […] read more
Econlib1 day ago
Should Companies Be Deeply Obsessed with Helping Customers?
He also blamed PG&E for its “deep-rooted obsession for keeping power flowing,” which he said could be blamed for allowing its equipment to ignite wildfires despite forecasts for hazardous weather and, starting in 2019, a power shutoff strategy. This is from Julie Johnson, “Judge fires parting shots at PG&E as the utility’s probation comes to […] The post Should Companies Be Deeply Obsessed with Helping Customers? appeared first on Econlib. read more
Tennis Australia and Victoria Police are suppressing criticism of barbaric Chinese Communism
There is something seriously fishy going on at Tennis Australia and the evidence keeps surfacing. read more
#Omicron positive but no symptoms? No need to isolate for 10 days, expert says
Omicron positive but no symptoms? No need to isolate for 10 days, expert says | India News – India TV https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/covid19-omicron-positive-isolation-period-reduced-from-10-days-to-7-says-expert-latest-coronavirus-third-wave-updates-2022-01-22-755790 read more
Bureau of Meteorology manipulates data to make the past cooler and present warmer
Prime Minister Scott Morrison should haul the bureaucrats at the Bureau of Meteorology over the coals. read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 23 January 2022 – Plus Weekly Update
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
NY Times Notes ‘Unmasked’ March For Life, Gives Tasteless Saboteurs A Say
By Clay Waters ~ The New York Times covered the 2022 annual pro-life March for Life rally in Saturday’s edition: “March for Life Rally Unfolds with Eye on Supreme Court” reported by Kate Zernike (back with a byline after a long absence) and Madeleine Ngo. The March for Life, which takes place every year in […] read more
Offshore U.S. Oil And Gas Critical To Lowering Energy Prices
From the team at CFACT ~ By David Holt: While most Americans have never heard of it, the Interior Department’s five-year plan for offshore energy development is essential to maintaining our basic standard of living and keeping the prices for thousands of everyday goods and services low. At a time of record inflation and sky-high […] read more
Microalbuminuria: a marker to increased renal and cardiovascular risk in diabetes mellitus
Abstract The presence of persistent microalbuminuria in IDDM is strongly predictive of the future development of end stage renal failure and of cardiovascular disease to a lesser extent. Screening for microalbuminuria is an essential component of modern diabetes practice, as … Continue reading → read more
The MICRAL test for diabetic microalbuminuria: predictive values as a function of prevalence
Abstract The MICRAL test is an immunospecific dipstick for detection of low concentrations of albumin in urine (microalbuminuria). The test is intended to be used for screening in an ambulatory setting. The utility of the test depends on its ability … Continue reading → read more
20% of adults use medications that cause weight gain
One in five adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2018 reported prescriptions for obesogenic medications, according to results published in Obesity. “The prevalence of obesity among adults in the U.S. has been increasing for decades. Using certain prescription medications can … Continue reading → read more
FDA gives breakthrough designation to blood-based test for early prediction of Alzheimer’s
The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to Diadem U.S. Inc. for AlzoSure Predict, its blood-based test for early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease. The company’s blood-based biomarker prognostic assay is intended to determine with high accuracy whether people older than 50 years … Continue reading → read more
Can Supercomputers Really Keep Up with the Human Brain?
Data scientists are facing new challenges as their efforts to examine every single neuron in the human brain place extreme processing demands on supercomputers. An adult brain contains about 86 billion neurons, and all those neurons have trillions of synapses, or connection … Continue reading → read more
What Are My Choices for Metformin Alternatives?
While you are likely familiar with metformin and insulin as the two well-known medications for treating type 2 diabetes, many other options are available to help you manage your glucose levels. Here is a rundown of some of the other … Continue reading → read more
German Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach Forced to Step Down After Spouting Pro-Russian Idiocies at India’s Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
German Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach Forced to Step Down After Spouting Pro-Russian Idiocies at India’s Institute for Defence Studies and … Continue reading → read more
Econlib1 day ago
Kevin Erdmann was right
Back in 2009-10, I did a number of posts criticizing the theory that rising house prices in the early 2000s represented a “bubble”. In one post, I pointed to an article in The Economist that criticized Eugene Fama, and bragged that they had presciently foreseen the housing bubble. In fact, the specific predictions they cited […] The post Kevin Erdmann was right appeared first on Econlib. read more
Iran Granted Full Membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Alongside China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Others
Almost everyone appears ignorant that China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and now Iran, are in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), together, … Continue reading → read more
BMJ Calls for Vax Raw Data Now!
The BMJ editorial by Peter Doshi is Covid-19 vaccines and treatments: we must have raw data, now. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. Data should be fully and immediately available for public scrutiny In the pages of The BMJ a decade ago, in the middle of a different pandemic, it came to […] read more
Econlib1 day ago
Regenerative Agriculture and the Denial of Comparative Advantage: Part 3
Agricultural Productivity and Standards of Living There was a time not too long ago when most people understood that comparative advantage, trade, the division of labor and specialization delivered greater agricultural productivity and standards of living. Perhaps because they or members of their extended family weren’t all that removed from quasi-subsistence farming, they saw the […] The post Regenerative Agriculture and the Denial of Comparative Advantage: Part 3 appeared first on Econlib. read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 21 January 2022
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
March For Life
By Gary Bauer ~ We want to make abortion unnecessary and unthinkable. We will redouble our efforts to win the hearts and minds of the American people. Yesterday was one of the highlights of my year. It was the annual March for Life. Hundreds of thousands of people, including many young women, came to Washington, […] read more
Russia Moves Into The Arctic As The U.S. Withdraws
By Duggan Flanakin ~ The Biden Administration is proving to be the willing lackey of Russian President Vladimir Putin. At his January 19 press conference, Biden, perhaps aware that Putin’s forces have already surrounded Ukraine, acknowledged that Russia is very likely to undertake a “minor incursion” into the country where his son once held a powerful […] read more
Can Russia Replace its MiG-31 Interceptor?
*Charlie Gao* *MiG-31, Russia* MiG needs a next-generation project of their own to work on. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Russia might need a plane that can really push the limits of speed to intercept them and keep its airspace safe. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’ s Air Defense Forces (VPVO) needed a series of heavy interceptors to patrol its massive borders. Most regular “light” fighters like the early MiGs were not up to the task, as they lacked the range and speed to intercept to rapidly climb and intercept supersonic American bombers, who were expected to zoom over... read more
Australia Switches to the AH-64E Apache
*Malcolm Davis* *Australia, Australia* Given the challenges the Australian Army has faced in operating the Tiger ARH, Defence was clearly seeking a well-demonstrated, tested and capable platform that ticked the boxes for cost, introduction into service and sustainability. This morning, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds announced that the replacement for the much-troubled ‘Aussie Tiger’ armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) would be the Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian. Australia will acquire 29 of the advanced Apaches from 2025, at a cost of A$4.5 billion, to replace 22 Tigers. The m... read more
Is the U.S. Military Prepared For Drone Swarms?
*Kris Osborn* *Electronic Warfare, * Certain small drones can hit speeds of 60-to-70 miles per hour, and some are small enough to fit in the palm of the hand. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Some EW weapons are what can be described as “active,” meaning they also send an EW signal forward to both detect and destroy enemy electronic signals. When a Stryker gunner released the so-called “dead man’s” switch on the vehicle’s 30mm cannon, a slow-moving ground drone target exploded into a cloud of smoke and fire, marking a demonstration of a new counter-drone sensor-shooter techno... read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
7 Out Of Every 10 Americans Think The Country Is On The Wrong Track
A majority of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track -- which could spell bad news for Democrats in the midterm elections *Daily Mail: **More than 7 out of every 10 Americans think the country is on the wrong track: 76% say democracy is under threat while Democrats barely come out ahead of Republicans in a generic 2022 midterms poll* * Democrats' chances of holding onto their slim majority in Congress are waning, according to the new NBC News poll * They only lead Republicans in a hypothetical midterm by one point, with GOP voters appearing to be more enthusiastic... read more
naked capitalism23 hours ago
Andrew Bacevich: America’s Very Long War
Ruminations on our seemingly neverending war, starting with Vietnam....but is that the right frame? read more
The Duran23 hours ago
A Wall Street Taper Tantrum? Will it Last?
The Fed’s jargon defines tapering as a “reduction in the pace of the Fed’s security purchases” Link: https://www.stlouisfed.org/open-vault/2021/november/what-fed-tapering-means . What tapering really means is that the Fed is reducing the amount of cash it injects into the “economy” on a monthly basis… in reality, injected into Wall Street. Fed propaganda says the Federal Reserve purchases […] read more
The Duran23 hours ago
Dana White SCHOOLS Journalist On COVID Treatments
source Proven COVID treatment is discouraged. Only leaky vaccines are promoted. read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Ukraine has received a second weapons supply shipment from the United States amid the looming threat of a potential Russian invasion https://t.co/Goc2ZiS6xc — CNN (@CNN) January 23, 2022 The United States ordered eligible family members of staff from its embassy in Ukraine to leave and said that all citizens should consider leaving due to the threat of military action from Russia https://t.co/tJdcjKSdSm pic.twitter.com/SjNTw3CXUk — Reuters (@Reuters) January 24, 2022 BREAKING: Gunfire has been heard near the home of embattled Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kabore, addi... read more
U.S. State Department Orders The Families Of All American Personnel At The U.S. Embassy In Ukraine To Leave
*Daily Mai: **State Department orders the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine to leave and warns people against traveling to the country citing 'increased threats of Russian military action'* * U.S. said it was ordering the departure of eligible family members of staff from its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine * The U.S. said all citizens should consider leaving due to the 'threat of military action from Russia' * Move came amid rising tensions about Russia's military buildup on the Ukraine border that were not eased during talks on Friday * Presiden... read more
Nostalgia at the AUKMIN Talks: Britain’s Forces Eye Australia
Give the man credit where it’s due. Few could possibly be congratulated for selling the sovereignty of a country in full view of its citizenry, but Peter Dutton, former Queensland copper turned sadistic Home Affairs minister turned Defence Minister, is very capable of it. Australia promises to become a throbbing […] read more
Turcopolier1 day ago
Ukraine–A Domestic Brawl That Is Not Our Fight
Friday night two New York police officers were shot trying to intervene in a domestic fight between a mother and son. One was killed and one was critically wounded. The survival of that officer remains in doubt. Ask any police … Continue reading → read more
January 24th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 370
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 January 24th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 370 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Monday January 24th – 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 Monday January 24th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more
Study finds that cultures can protect from foodborne pathogens in cheese
A recent study published in LWT, found that bacterial cultures, known as protective cultures, can fight pathogens and prevent them from causing illness by hampering their ability to infect someone at several key points. Protective bacterial cultures are commercially available and are designed to control undesirable microbes in foods, including foodborne pathogens such as Listeria... Continue Reading read more
2021 State Of The Climate Report
Arctic sea ice extent at the end of 2021 was the highest in 18 years. Charctic Interactive Sea Ice Graph | Arctic Sea Ice News and Analysis Sea ice extent is about the same as 1991. 1991 … Continue reading → read more
Komando.com1 day ago
Review: Don’t let this handheld vacuum’s small size fool you – it’s powerful
The Eufy HomeVac H30 Mate is versatile, but not without its flaws. read more
KIDNEY STONES AND DIABETES
Kidney stones, according to some patients, can rival the pain of childbirth. And for those individuals who have both given birth and had a kidney stone, some will tell you that the kidney stone was worse. So, what causes kidney … Continue reading → read more
Pain from Diabetic Neuropathy? Experts Now Say to Try This First
A new expert guidance states that people with pain from diabetic neuropathy should seek treatment for sleep and mood disorders first, before they explore pain-relieving medication. The new advice comes from The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the leading professional society of … Continue reading → read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment in the Next Decade
We have a ton of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But with any given drug, we’re only helping a subset of people. I think one reason for this is because we don’t know how to match what kind of RA … Continue reading → read more
Komando.com1 day ago
Confirmed – This handy iPhone feature is gone and apparently isn’t coming back
Have trouble hearing people during phone calls? Here's a quick tip to make it better on your iPhone. read more
China Could Choke Taiwan With a Blockade?
*Kris Osborn* *China, Asia-Pacific* China could use its space assets to jam or disable Taiwanese GPS and communication systems while concurrently launching advanced cyber intrusions into Taiwanese systems. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Given that Taiwan is roughly one hundred miles from the coast of mainland China, it would not be difficult for the 320-ship-strong PLA Navy to maintain a large, concentrated naval force around the island. China could attempt an air and maritime blockade around Taiwan as part of a broad strategy to pressure the country into surrender, acco... read more
The Navy's Next Destroyers Will Improve on the Arleigh Burke Class
*Kris Osborn* *DDG(X), United States* Initial renderings of the DDG(X) include two 600kw lasers mounted towards the stern of the ship, Rolling Airframe Missiles, and the powerful A/N SPY 6 v1 radar system. High-powered lasers to incinerate enemy drones. Missiles coiled in Vertical Launch System cells. Hypersonic weapons. Breakthrough energy storage and distribution systems. These are just a few of the technologies planned for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation destroyer. While still in the early phases of development, the Navy’s DDG(X) program has already made considerable progres... read more
Picture Of The Day
Commander Billie Farrell salutes after becoming the commanding officer of the USS Constitution, the first woman to hold that position in the ship's 224-year history, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., January 21, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder *WNU Editor:* The above picture came form this photo-gallery .... *USS Constitution has first female commander in its 224-year history* (Reuters). read more
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* Denver School Teaches Elementary Schoolers to Support BLM, Be Queer Affirming and to Disrupt Nuclear Family* Centennial Elementary School in Denver, Colorado will teach its kindergarten and first-grade students how they can support Black Lives Matter, affirm queer and transgender individuals and disrupt the nuclear family as part of its "Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action." The school outlines the "Black Lives Matter Guiding Principles" that will guide its instruction. The guide, obtained by nonprofit group Parents Defending Education, includes definitions of a number o... read more
balance101 day ago
I come that I might extend to you even the thread of contact with my heart
I come that I might extend to you even the thread of contact with my heart whereby you should also become agents of the Cosmic Christ to hold this balance to that end and for that purpose that the children of the light might enter in to this sheepfold. These are the “other sheep” and therefore these souls are gathered. I place my seal upon them but you must be myself as shepherd to go out and gather them. Therefore all [of you] on this staff and beyond who have no better occupation shall now be God-taught that you might become spokesmen for the Great White Brotherhood, for m... read more
Ice cream, mushroom companies warned after FDA inspectors find Listeria in facilities
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company... Continue Reading read more
10th American Food Sure Summit scheduled for March in Chicago
The 10th American Food Sure Summit is set for March 28-29, 2022 in Chicago, IL. The annual event focuses on establishing a food defense plan, dealing effectively with product recalls, and risk assessment of the supply chain. Attendees also focus on tools for achieving compliance with food safety laws and regulations, engaging with the workforce... Continue Reading read more
President Biden Considering Sending Thousands Of U.S. Troops To Eastern Europe As Tensions With Russia Over Ukraine Escalate
President Joe Biden met with his national security team at Camp David on Saturday to discuss 'continued Russian aggressive actions toward Ukraine' *New York Times: **Biden Weighs Deploying Thousands of Troops to Eastern Europe and Baltics* *The president is also considering deploying warships and aircraft to NATO allies, in what would be a major shift from its restrained stance on Ukraine. * WASHINGTON — President Biden is considering deploying several thousand U.S. troops, as well as warships and aircraft, to NATO allies in the Baltics and Eastern Europe, an expansion of Amer... read more
Need To Know1 day ago
Army Conducting Two-Week ‘Guerrilla Warfare Exercise’ Focused On Battling Freedom Fighters
The exercise comes right as the Justice Department under Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the creation of a new "domestic terrorism unit" to go after American citizens as terrorists. read more
CENSORED NEWS1 day ago
US Drops Charges Against Indigenous Water Protectors Who Occupied BIA
US Attorney Drops Charges Against Indigenous Water Protectors and Allies Who Occupied Bureau of Indian AffairsUS Attorney Drops Charges Against Indigenous Water Protectors and Allies Who Occupied Bureau of Indian Affairs Demanding Indigenous Rights Be UpheldBy Last Real IndiansWashington, D.C. -- The United States Attorney’s office has decided to not charge 33 Indigenous water protectors and read more
Tensions in Burkina Faso over soldiers seeking more funds to fight terrorists
Tensions in Burkina Faso over soldiers seeking more funds to fight terrorists Sawako Utsumi and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times Burkina Faso is blighted by Sunni Islamic terrorism, similar to many regional nations throughout this part of Africa. Soldiers, unhappy about the growing menace of terrorism and having limited resources to counter the threat, seek […] The post Tensions in Burkina Faso over soldiers seeking more funds to fight terrorists first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Need To Know1 day ago
Minneapolis Restaurants and Bars Sue Mayor over Vaccine Passport Mandate
The businesses object to Mayor Frey overstepping his authority, pushing the public to get vaccinated, forcing restaurants and bars to lose additional customers, and burdening the businesses with new costs to enforce the mandates. read more
Need To Know1 day ago
US Federal Judge Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers
Federal Judge Jeffrey Brown wrote that it was a "bridge too far" to allow the president to require millions of federal employees to undergo a medical procedure as a condition of their employment. read more
balance101 day ago
The seed atom in the base of the spine chakra
For ancient texts do not reflect the ongoing manifestation of my own Law of the One, for I AM WHO I AM. Let none confine me then! Let none box and package me into some sort of texts that are not necessarily the full expression of all that I AM. The seed atom in the base of the spine chakra, beloved hearts, does contain the seed of my own life and victory and overcoming. For to each one God gave a single seed that the flower of the Mother might appear. Dear hearts, we are very much a part of the halls of government and of those who rule this world. We are very much there... read more
Ukraine Slams Germany For Refusing To Supply Weapons. Says Germany 'Encouraging Putin'
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, left, and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, right, attend talks in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. - Copyright Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Press Office via AP *Daily Mail:* *Ukraine slams Germany for refusing to supply weapons to Kiev and summons German ambassador over comments made by naval chief calling Russian plans to invade 'inept'* * Ukraine today urged Berlin to stop 'undermining unity' and 'encouraging Vladimir Putin' amid invasion fears * In separate development, foreign ministry also summoned German ambassador ... read more
GREENIE WATCH1 day ago
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* EVs risky to tow. Mistakes expensive* Unfortunate and very costly damage to a Ford Mustang Mach-E battery from a tow truck was recently reported on the MachEforum.com. While it's just an example case, it's worth noting so that we all can avoid similar problems. Electric cars are still new and relatively rare, which means that there are plenty of inexperienced technicians. In this story, a Mach-E driver on the route from Canada to Florida was forced to stop the car due to a "Pull over Safely" error message and lack of power. Through Ford Road Side Assistance, a tow truck was disp... read more
The Decline And Fall Of The American Empire
He has more important things to do: German Chancellor Snubs Biden’s Request for Meeting on Ukraine Crisis Related. From State Dept call: “Given that the President has said military action by Russia could come at any time. The US government will not be in a position to evacuate US citizens. So US citizens, currently present… Continue reading → read more
Obama-Biden State Dept Orders Diplomats and Families to Leave Ukraine Ahead of U.S. Conflict with Russia
For those who think the conflict is not being orchestrated by the Obama-Biden administration, consider this. European countries and our NATO allies are not as worried about Russia entering Ukraine. The people closest to the situation including France and Germany, are not asking for the U.S. to get involved. Indeed, you can make the argument […] The post Obama-Biden State Dept Orders Diplomats and Families to Leave Ukraine Ahead of U.S. Conflict with Russia appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more
Monkey Business, Pennsylvania Crash Resulting in Research Monkey Escape Ends with CDC Monitoring Residents
There was a vehicle crash in rural Pennsylvania last week involving a truck transporting 100 monkeys to a CDC quarantine facility. {Story Here} Three of the monkeys escaped in the crash and a search was conducted to locate them. According to the update all of the missing monkeys have now been accounted for. The three […] The post Monkey Business, Pennsylvania Crash Resulting in Research Monkey Escape Ends with CDC Monitoring Residents appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
R.I.P. Clark Gillies
Born and raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, former NHL hockey player, Clark Gillies, has passed away at the all too young age of 67. Here’s a video of some of his highlights: h/t The Other Larry read more
"This Is A Choice..."
“To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for.” - Henry Van Dyke read more
Germany Will Not Send Weapons To Ukraine
Unlike the US, UK and Poland, Germany has opposed exporting weapons directly to Ukraine *Reuters:* *Germany will not supply weapons to Kyiv for now, defence minister says* BERLIN, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Berlin is ruling out arms deliveries to Ukraine in the standoff with Russia for now, German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said in an interview published on Saturday, a few days after Britain started supplying Kyiv with anti-tank weapons. A bipartisan group of U.S. senators also promised weapons to Ukraine, which could include missiles, small arms and boats, to help the coun... read more
Mission Shooting
CTV is reporting that "Mounties in Mission are investigating a shooting after two people with gunshot wounds were dropped off at the local hospital in the early hours of Saturday. The injured people - a 61-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman - were dropped off at Mission Memorial hospital just after midnight, according to a news release from Mission RCMP. The shooting took place in an industrial area where the majority of businesses were closed at the time." read more
Japan art: Adorable mixture of trees and the lone Buddhist monk
Japan art: Adorable mixture of trees and the lone Buddhist monk Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Sawako Utsumi is a contemporary Japanese artist who hails from northern Japan. In this article, the focus is on trees and a sole Buddhist monk walking in the winter. After all, the “tree of life” and the cycle […] The post Japan art: Adorable mixture of trees and the lone Buddhist monk first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Defeat the Mandates American Homecoming
RFK Jr - Defeat the Mandates DC - Part 1 RFK Jr - Defeat the Mandates DC - Part 2 RFK Jr - Defeat the Mandates DC - Part 3 Dr. Fynn & Dr. Gessling - Blocking Treatment Dr. Alexander - Remove Liability Protection Dr. McCullough - Scientific ReAwakening Dr. Kheriaty - Medical Ethics Dr. Parks - Vax Hesitancy Dr. Kory - I See You read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Shocking revelation in hidden Pfizer vaccine studies: Nearly 100% death rate among unborn children in pregnant women
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A court-forced release of previously classified and highly sensitive Pfizer documents in the U.S. containing study results and information about the Corona vaccines [Pfizer requested a hold for the next 55 years and an exemption from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by the FDA]. Now the first details of […] The post Shocking revelation in hidden Pfizer vaccine studies: Nearly 100% death rate among unborn children in pregnant women appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"Markets Full Of Desperation; Speculative Frenzies Will Implode; Prepare For Doom; Wage Slavery"
Jeremiah Babe, PM 1/23/22: *"Markets Full Of Desperation; Speculative Frenzies Will Implode;* * Prepare For Doom; Wage Slavery"* *○* "Desperation"? As of 4 years ago these psychopaths had bought, on margin, *$2.4 QUADRILLION* of derivatives. God knows what it is today. Any drop in price will trigger an incomprehensible tsunami of margin calls which they cannot possibly meet, resulting in universal global bankruptcy. - https://steemit.com/money/ ○ With no exaggeration, this video is a perfect metaphor for what's coming, as the Good Ship World Economy encounters the Derivatives Wave.. *F... read more
Cairns News1 day ago
AUSTRALIA’S CALL TO ARMS, THE OATH TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY
Link to pass around: https://rumble.com/vt5o2y-australia-call-to-arms-the-oath-to-serve-your-country.html?mref=qnz9d&mc=6f8oi A call to all Australian veterans to stand once again to defend your country from the Deep State enemy within. Not with arms, but with the diggers guts and determination to defend Australia, take back from the duopoly governments your nation, your rights, and your freedom they have stolen for […] read more
What is Life?
Life. It is one of the most common words in the English language. It is something to "live," something to "spend," something that begins and ends, something that is evaluated as "good" or "bad," as "healthy" or "unhealthy." But how do we actually define it? Is it defined by our culture, or does it have an intrinsic meaning that transcends how the culture uses the word? How you understand or define "life" affects pretty much everything you do, and I doubt that very many people have actually spent time evaluating their understanding of "life," but passively just accept how the cultur... read more
Will Russia Invade Ukraine During The Beijing Winter Olympics?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. © Mikhail Metzel/POOL/TASS *Bloomberg:* *Putin Could Burst Xi’s Olympic Dream With a War in Ukraine* (Bloomberg) -- As the U.S. and Europe mount increasingly frantic efforts to deter Russia from any invasion of Ukraine, it’s Chinese President Xi Jinping who may have the biggest influence on Vladimir Putin’s timetable. The Russian president has said he will join Xi at the opening ceremony Feb. 4 of the Beijing Winter Olympics, where the Chinese leader has lavished billions of dollars to showcase his nation’s sup... read more
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"Why Has The Derivatives Market Exploded To $2.4 Quadrillion?" read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Big Business: Covid vaccine maker BioNTech accounts for almost one-fifth of German economic growth
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The upturn in the German economy last year would probably have been much smaller without the success of BioNTech with its Covid-19 vaccine, produced by Pfizer, writes German Manager Magazine. By about 0.5 percentage points, the now world-renowned Mainz-based company is likely to have contributed to gross domestic product (GDP) […] The post Big Business: Covid vaccine maker BioNTech accounts for almost one-fifth of German economic growth appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Xi Too
Sports Illustrated- Australian Open Security Asks Fans to Remove ‘Where Is Peng Shuai?’ Shirts read more
Dr. Robert Malone and Robert Kennedy Jr. Deliver Speeches at Washington DC Rally Against COVID Mandates
Earlier today tens of thousands of people, vaccinated and unvaccinated, attended the “Defeat The Mandates” rally in Washington DC. Among the notable speakers was Dr. Robert Malone {Direct Rumble Link} and Robert Kennedy Jr. {Direct Rumble Link}. Both speaker segments are highlighted below: . Robert Kennedy Jr.: . Crowd shot: . Posted in Big Government, […] The post Dr. Robert Malone and Robert Kennedy Jr. Deliver Speeches at Washington DC Rally Against COVID Mandates appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more
Turcopolier1 day ago
Falcon 9 Block 5 | CSG-2
CSG-2 is an Earth observation satellite for the Italian Space Agency, part of a reconnaissance constellation using synthetic aperture radars operating in the X-band. https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-csg-2 read more
Oil Companies To Produce Carbon-Free Hydrocarbons
As oil companies make emissions pledges, Congress calls hearing on climate change disinformation read more
Photoblogging
Last week I spent 4 days in Florence, Alabama (next door to Muscle Shoals) and then 2 days in Birmingham. Consistently met wonderful people throughout my travels. Got back to Pensacola late yesterday afternoon and captured some photos just before sunset. According to my 4-year old [Canadian] “niece” in Walnut Creek, California, this blue heron’s… Continue reading → read more
Murdoch’s non-exclusive “Exclusive – Keating rants at deluded Britain”
[image: What's the scam? Pfizer Australia] Rupert Murdoch's The Australian is at it again: " Exclusive - Paul Keating has launched a scathing attack on Britain, saying Australia's oldest ally suffers from 'delusions of grandeur and relevance deprivation". What's the scam? read more
On The Biden Plantation
“Biden came across as a plantation owner telling the field hands that they have a good life and ought to be grateful.” This columnist wrote those words in December 2020 before Joe Biden was inaugurated. His meeting with a group designated as Black leaders was as bad as one could expect, complete with dismissal, rudeness, and outright disrespect. It was vintage Biden, a man who was never the brightest and is now elderly and not fully in command of his faculties. But the real Biden was always an unreconstructed racist, bragging about the 1992 Crime Bill which he said would, “Do ever... read more

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