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Enlightened Consciousness17 hours ago
Winning Friends – 5 Easy Ways To Make People Like You.Every single person faces the difficulty of making new friends at some point in their life. To build good friendships and develop interpersonal skills, you firstly need to be able to make friends. This applies to our personal as well as our professional lives. Fret no more, for here are some tips on how to […] The post Winning Friends – 5 Easy Ways To Make People Like You. appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness. read more
Enlightened Consciousness17 hours ago
Reasons Why Trust In Any Relationship Is More Important Than LoveTrust is a vital component in successful relationships. Lack of trust in a relationship can lead to you getting hurt, anxious, and worried. Here are a few reasons why trust is more important when compared to the love component in a relationship. 1. Trust sets it all in motion Trust is a decision. In order […] The post Reasons Why Trust In Any Relationship Is More Important Than Love appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness. read more
The Aviationist2 days ago
Poznan Airport In Poland Used By USAF More And More Eagerly To Support Military Operations In The Region[image: Poznan Airport] A C-17 Globemaster and two C-5M Super Galaxy airlifters visited Poznan International Airport together for the first time recently. Last weekend saw Henryk Wieniawski Poznan International Airport (also known as Poznan Ławica), near Poznan, in west-central [...] The post Poznan Airport In Poland Used By USAF More And More Eagerly To Support Military Operations In The Region appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
China’s Two Stealth Bombers: The U.S. Military's New Nightmare?*Mark Episkopos* *, Asia* The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is developing not one, but two stealth bombers, according to a Defense Intelligence Agency report published earlier this year. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It bears noting that China’s two next-generation fighters appear to be separated by years of R&D work. The H-20 is on the verge of being formally announced and is planned to enter service in the PLAAF by the mid-2020s. Meanwhile, the JH-XX may not even be in active development; the fighter shown in “Aerospace Knowledge” may turn out to be ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Still Waiting on This 'Stimulus Check'? You're Not the Only One.*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Unemployment Tax Refund, * Frustrated Americans counting on these checks are taking action. Some have launched Twitter and other social media pages to keep tabs on the IRS regarding when eligible taxpayers can expect to receive the money that they are entitled to. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* These payments are from President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, which waived federal tax on up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits—or $20,400 for married couples filing jointly—that were collected last year. According to the IRS, unemployment benefits a... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Taiwan Should Be the Target of U.S. Vaccine Diplomacy*Christian Whiton* *Coronavirus, Americas* The Biden administration has begun offering to divert some of America’s excess orders to other countries in need. U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region should be the priority. As the United States was grappling with the first wave of coronavirus, reaching a peak in April 2020, one country put two million high-quality face masks on planes and sent them to America. This gift from Taiwan occurred as it became clear the United States was dangerously reliant on China for protective equipment. No one will ever know how many me... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Lifting Nord Stream 2 Sanctions Creates a New Crisis*Russell A. Berman* *Nord Stream 2, Europe* Opposing the Russian gas pipeline was the right policy for the United States, and that opposition was widely shared in Europe, if not in some parts of the German political leadership. The Biden administration’s peremptory reversal makes no sense. The decision by the Biden administration to waive sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany effectively greenlights the project. It is a bad decision that testifies to a lack of strategic thinking and a disregard for the political landscape in Europe. The effect may wr... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Why Beijing's Hong Kong Crackdown Will Invite No Consequences*Robert Keatley* *Hong Kong, Asia* As it clamps down ever tighter on press freedoms and civil liberties, China claims to have made things better for people in Hong Kong. Ordinary residents might beg to differ. Just when it seemed things in Hong Kong could not get much worse for those who value civic and political freedoms, they have. New arrests and jailings continue for critics of the city’s tough new policies, with more restrictions on assembly, press, and academic freedom on the way. The rule of law has become a sometimes thing when politics are involved and the atmosphere i... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Mexico now ready to welcome private lithium minersRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (REUTERS) Mexico’s leftist ruling party has dropped plans to nationalize lithium production and is now pushing to welcome private investors to help develop the country’s potential in the metal used to make batteries, the senior lawmaker behind the proposal told Reuters. Mexico, a major copper and silver producer, is home […] The post Mexico now ready to welcome private lithium miners appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago
Earth-grazer fireball recorded over Rio Grande do Sul on Sunday may have interstellar origin, BrazilAn earth-grazer fireball recorded over the Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil on Sunday, May 30, 2021, may have been from an interstellar meteoroid, according to the Brazilian Meteor Watch Network (BRAMON). It was the third fireball sighting in a week for the country, with...... Read more » read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
Ecuadorean state should pay $412 million to Perenco after losing legal dispute02-Jun-2021 The Ecuadorean country will have to face a millionaire sum for Perenco oil company after a ruling by a panel formed under the auspices of the World Bank's International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes. read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
En honor a Aziz Choudry02-Jun-2021 Una extrema tristeza embarga a los equipos de GRAIN y bilaterals.org al compartir la noticia de que hemos perdido a Aziz Choudry, un gran amigo y camarada. read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
In honour of Aziz Choudry02-Jun-2021 The teams at GRAIN and bilaterals.org are extremely sad to share the news that we have lost a great comrade and friend, Aziz Choudry. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Puerto Rico faces new hurricane season remembering Maria disaster in 2017RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Puerto Rico faces the start of the new hurricane season without haviing fully recovered its energy and infrastructure sector after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017. "Hurricane season arrives, and with it, this vibration in the chest and constant concern, and more after 'Maria'," meteorologist Deborah Martorell said Tuesday […] The post Puerto Rico faces new hurricane season remembering Maria disaster in 2017 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
You’re Not Getting a Fourth Stimulus Check (Biden Might Have Something Better)*Trevor Filseth* *New Stimulus Check, * In mid-May, a group of seven Democratic lawmakers, all members of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to President Joe Biden advocating for a fourth stimulus payment. In mid-May, a group of seven Democratic lawmakers, all members of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to President Joe Biden advocating for a fourth stimulus payment. Though Biden has not announced any plans for a fourth check, and pointedly ignored the issue during his hundredth-day address to Congress, the letter’s authors were undeterred. They p... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The Story behind the AK-12 and Why the Russian Army Loves It So Much*Charlie Gao* *Guns, Russia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000130417&share=true] The rifle now is completely different than the original AK-12 showcased back in 2013, sharing likely less than 10% of parts, if any at all. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Perhaps in the eyes of the Russian military, the traditional Kalashnikov is truly the apex of small arms design and the trials will be biased against any attempt to replace it. But even among other militaries that are modernizing the Kalashnikov design, the influence of Wes... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Russia's Papa-Class Submarine: A Speedy Titanium Wonder Weapon*Peter Suciu* *Submarines, Eurasia* During its sea trials, it reportedly reached speeds of more than 51 miles per hour. *Here's What You Need to Know*: This sub's use of titanium has been seen as a precursor to the Soviet Navy’s Alfa- and Sierra-class submarines. When one considers the main attributes of a submarine, speed is not generally top of the list. While the ability to remain underwater for extended periods of time is well-known, its endurance and notably the quietness of the submarine are usually the key distinctions. However, sixty years ago, Soviet engineers developed... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Is India Ready For the F/A-18 Super Hornet?*Peter Suciu* *F/A-18 Super Hornet, Asia* India-U.S. ties have reached an all-time high. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The possibility of the F/A-18 entering service with the Indian Navy has been floated for some time. *(This article first appeared in November 2020.)* It is increasingly looking like the Indian Navy could soon be flying the F/A-18 fighter jet as India-U.S. ties have reached an all-time high. During the recent U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, the United States signed a Basic Exchange and Agreement (BECA) for geo-spatial cooperation, and U.S. officials have o... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The Transatlantic Allies Need to Rethink Their Stabilization Efforts*Anca Agachi* *Conflict Resolution, Middle East, Africa* By exploring synergies and divergences in their two frameworks during this critical period, the United States and European Union can build a shared vision for current and future stabilization efforts. With the recently announced U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, transatlantic allies have had to again face a painful fact: stabilization operations have not been delivering. Modestly successful at best and counterproductive at worst, stabilization operations have been a difficult topic of transatlantic affairs, and more recentl... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
With These Guns, a Future War with China Could Be Much Deadlier*Charlie Gao* *Weapons, China* [image: https://i.redd.it/rutnpfhplzn11.jpg] While the Type 88 and Type 85 are the most common rifles in use, there also are a myriad of other rifles for precision shooting and special purposes. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* China has made significant advances in the field of firearms, moving from Soviet Era equipment to guns that are comparable to NATO firearms. While the U.S. Army is concerned about next-generation Russian precision rifles and tactics, China has also been making significant advances in the field. In the 1980s, the Chinese u... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Peru elections: Thousands of Peruvians march in Lima to the cry of “KeikoNoVa”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Thousands of Peruvian citizens marched this Tuesday, June 1, through the historic center of Lima to express their rejection of the presidential candidacy of authoritarian right-wing Keiko Fujimori, using as their rallying cry the slogan "Keiko no va" (NoToKeiko). The march took place peacefully through several of the main streets […] The post Peru elections: Thousands of Peruvians march in Lima to the cry of “KeikoNoVa” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
How women-led cannabis startups can find fundingOne of the most positive developments in the cannabis industry over the last several months is bigger and better career opportunities available for women. How women-led cannabis startups can find funding is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazilian startup Tractian using AI for maintenance receives US$3.3 million seed capitalRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo-based Tractian assists client facilities of all sizes, from large plants to airport machinery, logistics conveyor belts, hospitals, and shopping malls. It produces and installs software and sensors for machine monitoring Thei goal is that all maintenance teams have access to online equipment monitoring and a "right-hand" platform that […] The post Brazilian startup Tractian using AI for maintenance receives US$3.3 million seed capital appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Exploring the evidence, ethics, and pitfalls around vaccine certificatesThe Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. At some point in the not too distant future, vaccine certificates are expected to be a requirement for international travel. But what should they look like and what issues must be taken into consideration? Dalhousie University Research […] read more
The Watchers » Latest articles17 hours ago
Massive sinkhole opens in southeastern MexicoA giant sinkhole measuring 80 m (262 feet) in diameter has opened up on a field in southern Mexico on Saturday, May 29, 2021. No damage or injuries were reported, but a nearby home is at risk of being swallowed as the gaping hole continues to expand rapidly each...... Read more » read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 6/2/2021naked capitalism17 hours ago
Lawmakers Are Firing Back At Fossil Fuel DivestorsRed state retaliation! Fossil fuel states will take business away from firms that divest from energy producers. read more
Halifax Examiner17 hours ago
Liberals vote down motion for more data on Nova Scotians at risk of evictionLiberal MLAs reluctantly agreed to hold an extra meeting to discuss Nova Scotia’s housing crisis, but wouldn’t support a motion for more data on potential homelessness during a standing committee meeting on Tuesday. The legislature’s Standing Committee on Community Services met virtually with “Housing and COVID-19 and the homelessness crisis” on the agenda. The committee […] read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
The West’s Not Very Hidden Hand in Debt Oppression in Central AsiaHow World-Bank-sponsored microlending produced widespread misery in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: debt collectors use violence. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
SoftBank-Funded Silicon Valley Unicorn Katerra, Which Was to “Transform” the Construction Industry, CollapsesKaterra, one of the rare unicorns with a real or at least plausible business, fell to Covid. Lawsuits will fly. read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Stealthy Cruise Missiles are Making the Tu-160 Bomber Extra Deadly*Mark Episkopos* *Tu-160, Europe* It was revealed in late 2020 that the new Tu-160M—a deep modernization of the original Tu-160—had already undertaken its maiden flight, suggesting that the aircraft is further along in the research and development cycle than previously anticipated. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Tu-160M retains its predecessor’s core design principle as a heavy stand-off weapons platform, or “missile carrier.” It is compatible with the Raduga Kh family of air-launched cruise missiles, including the 55SM, Kh-555, and— more recently— the Kh-101/102. The m... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Russia's MiG-29: Why This Old Fighter Just Won't Go Away*Peter Suciu* *MiG-29, World* Recent sales to Algeria prove this Cold Warfighter has some life left. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Upgrades continue on the aging MiG-29 fighter. The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum was developed during the late Cold War and entered service with the Soviet Union’s Air Force in July 1982, and despite the age the aircraft has remained in service throughout the world. It has been reported to be the fifth most common combat aircraft in the world. Continually updated, the MiG-29 will likely remain in service for at decades to come. The latest batch could soo... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
More Stimulus Checks On the Way? Here Is What Joe Biden Might Do.*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus, * As the IRS finishes sending eligible Americans the $1,400 direct payments, congressional Democrats have ramped up calls on the Biden administration to approve of a fourth direct payment or recurring checks. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *More than 167 million stimulus payments, worth roughly $391 billion, have been sent out by the Internal Revenue Service since President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan passed in March, with millions of additional payments set to be pumped out in the upcoming weeks. More than 167 million stimulus payments, wor... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
"Jeeps in Crates" Existed During World War II—But There's More to the Story*Peter Suciu* *Jeeps, Americas* It won't be easy getting your hands on one of these vintage sets of wheels. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Most collectors doubt that any actual “Jeep in a crate” still exists. There is a unique subset of “classic car” aficionados who collect military vehicles, and a complete World War II Jeep remains something every serious collector must have. What military history buff wouldn't like to take a vintage Willies Jeep out for a ride on a warm afternoon? Jeeps aren't exactly common, but with more than 648,000 produced during the war these aren't ent... read more
GREENIE WATCH17 hours ago
Untitled* That ‘Obama Scientist’ Climate Skeptic You’ve Been Hearing About * There is an article under the above heading just out by the 12 apostles of climate change. Are we getting through to them? Heavy weight argumentation is being used in an attempt to shoot down just one climate skeptic But it is a pathetic attempt. Like almost all Green/Left argumentation, it consists a of a few potshots that make no attempt to tell both sides of the argument. They assume what they have to prove. Their idea of proving their basic point is to say baldly: "But unfortunately, climate change is real". T... read more
AGE OF AUTISM17 hours ago
Reader, Reader, What Do You See?Reader, Reader, What Do You See? I see a white shoe worn by Mi! Since we are the Age of AUTISM.... This is my daughter Mia. She is 26 years old. Shoes are our Waterloo. She has some foot issues... read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
Four competing views on how to save the EarthYou could be forgiven for thinking that the only book on climate change published recently is Bill Gates’ self-serving How to Avoid a Climate Disaster. Gates’ book is a political intervention into the debates around climate change. He and his class get nervous when thousands of young people demand system change on mass protests. Instead, Gates offers a different vision. read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
The peer reviewers and editor wanted to publish my paper. The legal team rejected it.Move over, Reviewer 2: The legal reviewer wants your job. Last month, I was relieved when the journal Research Ethics published my article, “The Use of Confidentiality and Anonymity Protections as a Cover for Fraudulent Fieldwork Data.” One unexpected hurdle had almost thwarted publication. The problem wasn’t with the proverbial hard-to-please peer reviewer called Reviewer … Continue reading The peer reviewers and editor wanted to publish my paper. The legal team rejected it. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man18 hours ago
"How the World Ran Out of Everything": Lessons we all need to learnThe New York Times points out that so-called "Just In Time" manufacturing practices were caught short by the COVID-19 pandemic and its widespread after-effects. In the story of how the modern world was constructed, Toyota stands out as the mastermind of a monumental advance in industrial efficiency. The Japanese automaker pioneered so-called Just In Time manufacturing, in which parts are delivered to factories right as they are required, minimizing the need to stockpile them. Over the last half-century, this approach has captivated global business in industries far beyond aut... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago
Bright meteor recorded over Cordoba, SpainA bright meteor was recorded over Cordoba, Spain at 02:12 UTC on June 2, 2021, and recorded in the framework of the SMART project, operated by the Southwestern Europe Meteor Network (SWEMN) from the meteor-observing stations located at Sevilla, La Hita (Toledo), La...... Read more » read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Random ThoughtsName the Mystery Aircraft An Interesting Article (link here) Members of a “sleeper cell” of alleged undercover Christian missionaries who infiltrated Orthodox communities in Jerusalem were unmasked in dossiers passed to the Israeli government. They were from a group of 10 fake Jews who followed evangelical ringleader Michael Elk — calling himself […] The post Random Thoughts appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
Horror: Capitol Police Fired Exploding Flash Grenade into Crowd of Men, Women and Children on January 6Capitol Police fired flash grenades into crowds of peaceful protesters. The video shows that the protesters are NOT on the Capitol steps and were behind barriers. There were children, veterans and seniors in the crowd. The Department of Justice is hiding over 14,000 hours of video from the day of the siege. read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
California Cafe Charges Patrons $5 for Wearing Masks: ‘It’s Their Choice’The restaurant owner said, “I don’t think $5 to charity is too much to ask from mask wearing customers who claim to care so much about the community they live in. It’s about time that the proponents of these ineffective government measures start paying for the collateral damage they have collectively caused." read more
Terra Forming Terra6 hours ago
Dirty Digging: The Unsavoury Truth Behind the Gold on Your Jeweller’s Shelves
Artisan mining is typically hard work and also nasty in regards to chemicals used. It is not so easy, but attracts thousands of individuals all wanting to make money with real speculative potential for gain. It makes a mess and this mess is typically left behind as mattert of course. The day we end poverty, this type of enterprise disappears. Worse, it is limited in terms of operational depth. Industrial mining eliminates all the poverty jobs and impliments an operation that now includes site salvage as well. Unfortunately, this provides a handful of high end jobs only. It al... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
North Korea’s Hwasong Ballistic Missiles are the West’s Worst Nightmare*Mark Episkopos* *Hwasong Missiles, Asia* This is what three of North Korea’s most powerful ICBM models—the Hwasong 14, 15, and 16—are capable of doing. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Hwasong-16 is, like all its predecessors, liquid-fueled, defying the widespread expectations of western experts that North Korea is finally ready to make the leap to solid-fueled ICBM technology. Whereas a solid-fueled ICBM can be launched nearly at a moment’s notice, deploying a liquid-fueled missile can take as long as eighteen hours. “The United States and its Asian allies regard North Kore... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Martini-Henry: This Rifle Helped Forge the British Empire*Peter Suciu* *Rifles, Europe* Successful firearms don’t always have to be revolutionary. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Martini-Henry rifle made history. Many shots have been heard around the world. And each time it was fired from a different rifle. During the Victorian era that rifle was the Martini-Henry. At the end of the 1964 film *Zulu*, which chronicled the events of the almost infamous frontier outpost of Rorke’s Drift along Zululand where approximately 100 British soldiers fended off an attack by some four thousand Zulu warriors, Stanley Baker replies that the vict... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
War Talk: Are India’s Stealth Corvettes Ready To Sink Chinese Submarines?*Peter Suciu* *Indian Navy, Asia* The Indian Navy has described its ASW corvette as a potential game-changer. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Project 28 Kamorta-class is viewed as an important demonstration of India’s ability to design and build modern warships. In October 2020, the Indian Navy commissioned the INS* Kavaratti*, the last of four domestically-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes of the Project 28 *Kamorta*-class that were developed by the Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design (DND). The warship was part of the New Delhi government’s “Make i... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
The History of the Victoria Cross: Britain's Highest Military Decoration*Peter Suciu* *Victoria Cross, Europe* The award dates back to the Crimean War. *Here's What You Need to Know*: This distinguished award has an interesting history. It is hard to think of the history of Great Britain without considering class and social status, and it was for these reasons that Queen Victoria established the Victoria Cross. Introduced in 1856 to reward acts of valor in the face of the enemy, the medal has been awarded 1,358 times to 1,353 individual recipients, and only 14 medals have been awarded since the end of the Second World War. The Victoria Cross is Gre... read more
Global Issues News Headlines18 hours ago
Life Below Water the UN Calls for Action on Ocean ProtectionUNITED NATIONS, Jun 02 (IPS) - President of the United Nations General Assembly Volkan Bozkir has told a high-level debate on oceans that the world cannot afford to delay action on ocean protection. “There is simply no scenario wherein we live on a planet without an ocean,” he said. Read the full story, “Life Below Water the UN Calls for Action on Ocean Protection”, on globalissues.org → read more
CFACT18 hours ago
Diablo Canyon nuclear plant closure will escalate energy povertyAmerica has 93 nuclear reactors which generate a whopping 20 percent of the nation’s electricity, emission free. California's last nuclear plant is scheduled to shut down in 2024. The post Diablo Canyon nuclear plant closure will escalate energy poverty appeared first on CFACT. read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger19 hours ago
The big ones are beginning to bite off their own.......
“What I want to fix your attention on is the vast, overall movement towards the discrediting, and finally the elimination, of every kind of human excellence – moral, cultural, social, or intellectual. And is it not pretty to notice how ‘democracy’ (in the incantatory sense) is now doing for us the work that was once done by the most ancient Dictatorships, and by the same methods? You remember how one of the Greek Dictators (they called them “tyrants” then) sent an envoy to another Dictator to ask his advice about the principles of government. The second Dictator led the envoy i... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Analysis: How and why counterfeit products are so common in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With a high economic power concentration, São Paulo is the largest distribution center for counterfeit goods in Brazil. Every week, thousands of counterfeit products are seized in Brazil. Nevertheless, the illegal market has never stopped being supplied. The operation to bring counterfeit products to Brazil is complex. Efforts are made […] The post Analysis: How and why counterfeit products are so common in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles19 hours ago
Tropical Cyclone "Choi-wan" (Dante) to make landfall over Batangas Province, PhilippinesTropical Cyclone "Choi-wan" will make landfall over Batangas Province, Philippines at around 09:00 UTC (17:00 LT) on June 2, 2021, and traverse western and central Luzon over the next 2 days. Prolonged heavy rains have already flooded parts of Mindanao,...... Read more » read more
SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS19 hours ago
NoVaxx Rebellion: Resist, Refuse, Reject
By Mike Whitney June 1, 2021 ED Noor: For more along this line, please read the previous posts on Deagle predictions. BTW, the great Muammar Qaddafi nailed this; predicted what we deal with today. He was branded a mad dictator for taking this stand. *“All is not lost,* *the unconquerable will…* *and the courage never to submit or yield.” ~ John Milton* Have you given any thought to the strange events of the last 15 months? Have you wondered why so many countries adopted the same policies that had never been used before and had no scientific foundation? Have you wondered why eff... read more
The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Anti-Anti-Imperialism: Gilbert Achcar’s Leftist Imperialism with CaveatsBehind Achcar’s leftish rhetoric is a flawed belief that somehow the imperialist actions of the U.S. and its allies may be truly humanitarian. Academic Gilbert Achcar, in an article appearing originally in The Nation and picked up by New Politics, proves by his own example that what he calls “progressive democratic anti-imperialists” are not progressive. Rather, they serve to (1) legitimize reaction, and (2) obscure the singular role of U.S. imperialism, while (3) attacking progressive voices. Such anti-anti-imperialism provides left cover for the foreign policy of the U.S. as well ... read more
Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago
The Worst-Kept Secret in America: High Inflation Is BackYes it is, not least because we are at WAR with a faux pandemic and must keep people out of harms way. It is all disturbed. There has also been efforts to also suppress production as well which is also dcamaging. However, our capacity for over production is poorly understood and a flood of product must ultimately drive prices into the gutter. This is not well understood. what is absorbing all this cash is steady expansion of the building industry which also funds the expansion of Bank balance sheets. with massive pools of cash available, all forms of production must soo expan... read more
Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago
Neither the Wars Nor the Leaders Were GreatHistorically, leadership culture focused on preparing for war and this goes directly to our barbarian culture in which any band took it upon themselves to assault adjacent bands in order to kill any men and to enslave any women. As organization improved, this motive expanded to larger organized communities. This actually encouraged the ultimate creation of the nation state itself and ultimately the super state, then constrained by technology or its lack. Recall that for much of history a field army ran at around thirty thousand men traveling only a few miles each day at best. Le... read more
Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago
Heal Your Body With Ginseng (+ 9 Health Benefits)
What i have observed is something not observed any where else. It is that the product impacts blood chemistry directly toward establishing the correct balance when that has been disturbed. Recall that menopause represents imbalaced hormones. Ginseng addresses just that. It also addresses imbalances brought about by agressive pharmaceuticals as well. This item confirms that the active ingredients reverse perverse molecular activity. *Heal Your Body With Ginseng (+ 9 Health Benefits)* *May 31st, 2021* *By Charlene Bollinger* *https://wakeup-world.com/2021/05/31/heal-you... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 221 hours ago
LALATE Evening 6/1/21: "Fourth Stimulus Check Update"LALATE Evening 6/1/21: *"Fourth Stimulus Check Update; * *Lifetime Benefits Reform Monthly Increase SSI SSDI SA VA RB; * * $50,000 Student Loan Debt Forgiveness; **SNAP Food Assistance; * *Also covered: PUA, FPUC, LWA, EIDL, UI, Hazard Pay"* read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil’s electricity sector expects US$70 billion in investments by 2030 – ANEELRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian electricity sector is expected to receive investments amounting to R$365 (US$70) billion by 2030, ANEEL's General Director André Pepitone said on Monday during the World HVDC Week 2021 online event. The estimate contemplates new investments in centralized generation (R$182 billion), in Transmission (R$90 billion) and distributed generation (R$93 […] The post Brazil’s electricity sector expects US$70 billion in investments by 2030 – ANEEL appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Socio-Economics History Blog22 hours ago
Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue Praises Buddha And Calls For A ‘Universal Solidarity’ Between Catholic Church And All Religions
Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue Praises Buddha And Calls For A ‘Universal Solidarity’ Between Catholic Church And All Religions by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The Buddhist teaching on Brahma Viharas (Four Heavenly Abodes or Virtues) offers us a timeless message of solidarity and active care. In speaking about mettā (loving kindness), it exhorts followers to extend boundless … read more
Climate Collections23 hours ago
Ordinary Arctic Ice Extents in MayOriginally posted on Science Matters: A previous post reported that Arctic Sea Ice has persisted this year despite a wavy Polar Vortex this spring, bringing cold down to mid-latitudes, and warming air into Arctic regions. Now in May, the sea ice extent matched the 14-year average on day 144, tracking alongside until month end. Surprisingly … read more
The Watchers » Latest articles19 hours ago
Lahar advisory for Taal and Pinatubo volcanoes, PhilippinesDue to potentially high-volume rainfall produced by Tropical Storm "Choi-wan" -- known as Dante in the Philippines" -- and its trajectory, DOST-PHIVOLCS has issued lahar advisories for Taal and Pinatubo volcanoes on June 2, 2021. Based on DOST-PAGASA...... Read more » read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Britain’s Tank Killer: Meet the PIAT Gun*Peter Suciu* *Anti-Tank Weapons, Europe* The PIAT was manufactured in significant numbers by the British company Imperial Chemical Industries beginning in 1942. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Seven percent of all German tanks that were destroyed by British/Commonwealth forces in the Normandy Campaign were knocked out of action by PIATs. During the First World War, the British looked to break the stalemate through the “landship program,” which was headed by First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill. A program considered creating massive vehicles—weighing as much as 300 tons... read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
Bridging the Gaps Between Climate Action & Biodiversity PreservationKATHMANDU, Nepal, Jun 02 (IPS) - With the climate negotiations getting more and more intense in the light of ensuring meaningful achievements in the upcoming COP- 26 summit in Edinburgh, an event that is key to move forward the pathway towards a net zero future started in Paris, this year World Environment Day on June 5 assumes an even more emblematic meaning. Read the full story, “Bridging the Gaps Between Climate Action & Biodiversity Preservation”, on globalissues.org → read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Cavalry on Wheels: The Forgotten History of Military Bicycles*Peter Suciu* *Bicycles, Europe* Cycling has a long and colorful history that includes service in various armies in Europe. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The bicycle had its first baptism of fire in the Second Anglo-Boer War. Visit parts of Europe—especially France, Italy, and notably the Netherlands—and you’ll find lands where people love their bikes. Bicycle racing is one of the most popular sports in Europe, following only football (soccer) in overall popularity. For many Europeans cycling is part of daily life as people commute to work, get to the store and when possible, ... read more
Electroverse20 hours ago
Rare “Level 5” Snowfall Warning Issued in South Africa: “this could be Life-Threatening”
SAWS: "Danger to life and property due to hypothermia and the collapsing of infrastructure, widespread loss of livestock and crops [are expected]." The post Rare “Level 5” Snowfall Warning Issued in South Africa: “this could be Life-Threatening” appeared first on Electroverse. read more
White Wolf21 hours ago
It's a girl: Sacred White Bison to deliver a baby girl at Wildlife Prairie Park
Is the newest baby bison at Wildlife Prairie Park a boy or a girl? Hundreds of bison have been born there, but the newest arrival is rare. Friday, the Hanna City park held a gender reveal party for the white bison calf born there last week. "On April 27th, our white bison delivered a baby girl," said Adrienne Bower, who's the wildlife director. The baby girl stays very close to her mother, Lakota. They are separated from other bison at the park. Bower said Lakota doesn't need much help from park staff. "From our standpoint, we just kind of observe and watch. We don't want to inter... read more
Cairns News21 hours ago
Landmark defamation case will take down ‘fact checked’ PCR test fraudBy TONY MOBILFONITISGERMAN lawyer and hero of the global truth movement, Reiner Fuellmich, has filed a defamation case against social media fact checkers who tried to smear and discredit Dr Wolfgang Wodarg who has exposed RT-PCR tests as unreliable and unable to be used to inform about COVID-19 infections. The lawsuit to expose the PCR […] read more
Modern Tokyo Times21 hours ago
Islamists in the DRC kill at least 55 people: Anglican Christian pastor killedIslamists in the DRC kill at least 55 people: Anglican Christian pastor killed Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is blighted by ethnic and religious tensions. At the same time, serious health concerns exist. These include cholera, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, intestinal parasites, malaria, outbreaks of measles that […] The post Islamists in the DRC kill at least 55 people: Anglican Christian pastor killed first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Stranger in a Strange Land21 hours ago
The Goal of Evolution - An Insight by M.N. Hopkins
*The goal of evolution is to integrate our humanity with the Divine. Our humanity was created to be updated and uplifted gradually over time as to maintain balance within the human entity. Over time the Divine will be permanently intregrated in the human system. Neither Human or Divine shall take dominance over the other. Both humanity and the Divine will be integrated and work together cooperately in freedom. Neither can impose their will fully upon the other since what drives evolution is what is best within the human system blended with or integrated into the Divine Consc... read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Queensland best, WA worst: mine exports soar to $100 billion yet royalties staticMining exports rose $100 billion in a decade, yet they now contribute proportionally less to government coffers. And if WA had the same royalty rate as Queensland, WA citizens would have gained an extra $47 billion over the decade. Callum Foote reports. read more
The National Interest21 hours ago
Russia's Rostec Is Building Helicopters for China*Peter Suciu* *Helicopters, World* How big of a deal is this? *Here's What You Need to Know*: Russia and China remain close. In 2016, Moscow and Beijing signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of advanced civilian helicopters for the Chinese market. The JSC Russian Helicopter Company, which is part of the Rostec state corporation, provided Chinese partners in developing the rotary aircraft. China has become the largest operator of Russian helicopters in the Asia-Pacific region, and this has come about after years of cooperation between companies in the two nations. ... read more
Dances With Bears21 hours ago
NOVICHOK INQUEST TO BE STOPPEDBy John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The British Government is preparing to halt the coroner’s court inquest into allegations that Novichok caused the death of Dawn Sturgess in Salisbury on July 8, 2018. After replacing the Salisbury coroner in January of this year, and after a single hearing on March 30 by secret service advisor and ex-judge […] read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Number of indebted families in São Paulo sets record – FecomercioSPRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The percentage of indebted families in the city of São Paulo has grown consistently over the past six months, reaching 62.7% in May. The percentage of indebted families in the city of São Paulo reached 62.7% in May, with consistent growth over the past six months, according to the Consumer […] The post Number of indebted families in São Paulo sets record – FecomercioSP appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Argentine producers sell 20 million tons of soy in 2020/21 seasonRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's producers have sold 20 million tons of soybeans in the 2020/21 season, the Agriculture Ministry said in a report Tuesday, including data updated through May 26. With farmers wrapping up their harvests for this crop, the pace of soy sales in Argentina lags behind last season, when sales of […] The post Argentine producers sell 20 million tons of soy in 2020/21 season appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Motorola posts sharp increase in Brazil’s market shareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Motorola this week announced that it registered a significant increase in market share, reaching 26.6% in Brazil during the first quarter of 2021, according to IDC Mobile Phone Tracker. The figure represents 35% growth compared to the same period last year. This reinforces the brand's 2nd place in terms of […] The post Motorola posts sharp increase in Brazil’s market share appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil’s startup legal framework sanctioned and comes into forceRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The measure should foster the creation of innovative companies. President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday, June 1, sanctioned a bill establishing the Legal Framework for Startups and Innovative Entrepreneurship. The measure aims to foster the creation of innovative companies in their business model, product or service. The legislation was passed by […] The post Brazil’s startup legal framework sanctioned and comes into force appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil and Europe inaugurate submarine fiber optic cableRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil and the European Union on Tuesday inaugurated the first submarine high-capacity fiber optic cable linking the regions, with a total investment of over R$1 billion (US$194 million), said the Brazilian government and Irish company EllaLink, responsible for the project. The 6,200 kilometer long cable, 4,000 meters deep in the […] The post Brazil and Europe inaugurate submarine fiber optic cable appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Australian Climate Sceptics Blog23 hours ago
Media Balance Newsletter*Media Balance Newsletter* June 1, 2021 by John Droz, Jr. Welcome to the latest issue of our *Media Balance Newsletter, * which covers a wide range of nation interest topics: from* COVID *to * Climate*. (For all 2020* Newsletters*, go here. For all 2021* Newsletters*, go here.) (FYI, Our *Election Integrity Reports* have a new url: *Election-Integrity.info*. Please pass that onto your social media contacts...) *COVID-19: Therapy* *—* Ivermectin is effective for COVID-19 when used early: analysis of 56 studies Ivermectin cost soars after research sugg... read more
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