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Friday Questions—How Can You Generate Optimism in the Face of Mass Brainwashing?
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 16 hours ago
Friday Questions—How Can You Generate Optimism in the Face of Mass Brainwashing? Video of Friday Questions—How Can You Generate Optimism in the Face of Mass Brainwashing? The launching of the Atlas V rocket yesterday is an inspiration, that once again demonstrates that the USA has the will to expand our knowledge of the unknown, and engage in a process of discovery that will benefit all mankind. Give up your media-induced pessimism, and embrace the creativity which is the unique quality of human beings. Send Harley your questions at *harleysch@gmail.com* Every weekday morning Ha...
Masking the Truth
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
Back in 1919, when the “Spanish Flu” pandemic was cutting down millions of young men who had survived the Great War, similar measures were taken in many countries to those being used now to try to stop the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including “social distancing” and mandatory mask wearing. Despite minimal technical abilities at the time, their understanding of the nature of this deadly virus was comparable with ours in practical terms, and without the enveloping fog of political and commercial agendas. The resonance with the current drive towards mask wearing, and imposition of ...
Cuba and the complex relationship between the individual and the collective
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
The Revolution… must act in such a way that the entire gamut of artists and intellectuals who are not genuinely revolutionary, find that within the Revolution they have an arena in which to work and to create; and that their creative spirit, even if they are not revolutionary writers or artists, has the opportunity and freedom to be expressed. That is, within the Revolution. -- Fidel Castro, 1961
Fauci Lied And People Died
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 22 hours ago
How many of the 150,000 deaths could have been prevented had Fauci been honest about HCQ? Fauci knew about HCQ in 2005 — nobody needed to die Chloroquine is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread
“Lockdown must be one of the least intelligent policies of the century”
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 23 hours ago
As governments all over the world continue to terrorize their own civilians, life returns to normal in Sweden. That is the difference between having an actual scientist (Anders Tegnell) in charge, and a politically driven hack like Dr. Fauci. Sweden, … Continue reading →
Your Life Defined By An Item Of Apparel
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 23 hours ago
Massive censorship, only one point of view permitted by the press, violent thugs enforcing political agendas in the street, and now your entire life is defined by an item of clothing. What could possibly go wrong?
UFRN Study: Ayahuasca Reinforces Link Between Depression and Inflammation
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The pioneering of Brazilian psychedelic science has marked a new finding. After performing the first controlled clinical trial with this class of substances (ayahuasca, in this case) against depression, Northeast researchers show that the progress seems to stem from a regression in the inflammatory reaction. The theory linking this mental […] The post UFRN Study: Ayahuasca Reinforces Link Between Depression and Inflammation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Could Many Jobs Be Created in Latin America under US Plan to Move Plants from Asia?
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The news was released on Wednesday in Washington. The person in charge of the announcement was Mauricio Claver-Carone, advisor to President Donald Trump. "We are essentially creating a 'Return to the Americas' initiative,'" said the White House candidate for president of the Inter-American Development Bank. He was referring to a […] The post Could Many Jobs Be Created in Latin America under US Plan to Move Plants from Asia? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus-Related Problems At Google? Alphabet Posts First-Ever Revenue Decline
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *economy, * Alphabet, the parent company of Google, posted revenues of $38.3 billion for the second quarter of 2020. While those beat expectations, it represented a two percent decline- the first year-over-year revenue decline in its history. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, posted revenues of $38.3 billion for the second quarter of 2020. While those beat expectations, it represented a two percent decline- the first year-over-year revenue decline in its history. “We’re working to help people, businesses and communities in these uncertain times,” Sundar ...
Anthony Fauci Suggests Wearing Goggles, Eye Shields for Better Coronavirus Protection
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * “Theoretically, you should protect all of the mucosal surfaces (eyes, nose, mouth), so if you have goggles or an eye shield, you should use it,” the 79-year-old director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said in an interview with ABC News on Instagram. White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has asserted that wearing goggles or an eye shield, in addition to a face mask or covering, would provide better protection against the novel coronavirus. “Theoretically, you should protect all of the mucosal surfaces (eyes, n...
Russian Military Expert: The United States Would Prevail in a U.S.-China Naval War
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Konstantin Sivkov, a member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, argues that superior U.S. reconnaissance capabilities would trump China’s advantages in hypersonic missiles. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The PLAN carrier group will be defeated and lose the ability to continue fighting. The U.S. carrier group will emerge from the collision only slightly weakened. If U.S. and Chinese aircraft carriers were to clash, the U.S. Navy would win. And who makes that prediction? A Russian military expert. Konstantin Sivkov, a member o...
How Could Japan Defeat China In a Naval War? Flying F-35s Off Of 'Destroyers'
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: British frigate HMS Argyll (front), Japanese helicopter carrier Kaga (C) and Japanese destroyer Inazuma take part in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean, September 26, 2018. Picture taken on September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon] China is building a fleet of aircraft carriers, whose jet fighters would extend the air defense perimeter of a Chinese naval task force beyond surface-to-air missile range. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Better Chinese air defense means that Japan needs longer-ranged anti-ship missiles. Japan is de...
Federal Government Has 9.8 Million Covid Tests Stalled for Lack of Other Materials
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost six months after declaring the state of emergency because of Covid-19 in the country, the Ministry of Health still holds 9.85 million tests in its stocks, according to the portfolio's internal documents. The number is almost double the approximately five million units delivered so far by the federal government […] The post Federal Government Has 9.8 Million Covid Tests Stalled for Lack of Other Materials appeared first on The Rio Times.
One of World’s Last Stained Glass Factories Is in Rio de Janeiro
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The beautiful glass combinations of colors and shapes have fascinated mankind for almost 1000 years. And this true art, although found all around the world, is made by increasingly fewer people. However, if its survival were to depend on a studio in the North Zone of the city of Rio […] The post One of World’s Last Stained Glass Factories Is in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Expected to Record Fourth-Highest GDP Drop in Latin America, Says ECLAC
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil is expected to record the fourth-highest drop in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020, according to new projections released by the Economic Commission for the region (ECLAC) on Tuesday, July 28th. In the new estimates released by the organization, the economic slump caused […] The post Brazil Expected to Record Fourth-Highest GDP Drop in Latin America, Says ECLAC appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fernández Presents Reform to Overcome Alleged Politicization of Argentine Courts
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Alberto Fernández used the White Room of the Government House, a large French-style area reserved for grand ceremonies, to present an ambitious reform of the Argentine judicial system. The bill, to be forwarded to Congress this week, is aimed primarily at fighting the accumulated power of federal judges in charge […] The post Fernández Presents Reform to Overcome Alleged Politicization of Argentine Courts appeared first on The Rio Times.
Public Accounts Close June With Record Deficit of R$194.7 Billion
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Treasury reported yesterday, July 30th, in Brasília, that the government's public accounts closed June with a R$194.7 billion (US$39 billion) negative balance. The record primary deficit, expenditures higher than revenues, excluding interest expenses, of the central government (National Treasury, Social Welfare, and Central Bank) was also impacted by […] The post Public Accounts Close June With Record Deficit of R$194.7 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
BBC’s July Climate Check
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/53418023 The BBC’s Climate Check focusses on the Arctic this month. I did not even have to watch it to know exactly what they would say: Fastest warming Arctic heatwaves Wildfires Permafrost Sea ice melt Albedo She begins by talking about “Unprecedented temperatures in the world’s fastest warming region […]
Ministry of Health Prepares National Covid-19 Vaccination Program
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health has begun the development of a national vaccination program against Covid-19 in Brazil. With the recent progress of the Oxford University clinical study on the potential vaccine, in its third phase of human trials -including trials in the country-, the portfolio is currently discussing a "large […] The post Ministry of Health Prepares National Covid-19 Vaccination Program appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Airlines Expected to Lose US$10.8 Billion in 2020 With Pandemic, Says IATA
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that Brazil's airlines will lose US$10.8 billion (R$54.2 billion) in revenue in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. The loss will translate into a 57 percent drop in revenue in 2020 compared to last year. The figures were released by the association […] The post Brazil’s Airlines Expected to Lose US$10.8 Billion in 2020 With Pandemic, Says IATA appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Causes Crowding in Piauí State, Removes Mask on First Trip After Isolation
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro was welcomed by dozens of people when he landed at the São Raimundo Nonato airport in Piauí on Thursday morning, July 30th, on his first trip after being diagnosed with the novel coronavirus earlier this month. Wearing a white leather hat, the president rode a horse and […] The post Bolsonaro Causes Crowding in Piauí State, Removes Mask on First Trip After Isolation appeared first on The Rio Times.
AUGUST IS THE MONTH FOR PROSPECTING – THAT’S PICK-AXING THROUGH LIES, SLUICING ILLUSIONS
Editor, Dances With Bears - 16 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Truth is the safest lie. That’s an adage so old the ancient Hebrews have claimed it as one of their own, attributing it to their mythical wise man King Solomon. He was especially keen to condemn lying, especially lying women (they were Solomon’s big problem — 700 wives, 300 concubines, according […]
First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro Has Covid-19, But Is ‘in Good Health’
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
[image: Brazil,An uncle of Brazil's First Lady, Michelle Bolsonaro, has been arrested, accused of being part of a militia group,] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro is infected with Covid-19, the Planalto Palace reported on Thursday, July 30th. In a statement, the Presidency also said that Michelle's state of health is good and that she will follow "all established protocols" for the treatment of the disease. "First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro tested positive […] The post First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro Has Covid-19, But Is ‘in Good Health’ appeared first on The Rio Ti...
Assange Indictment: Old Wine in Older Bottles
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
The book of hours on Julian Assange is now being written. But the scribes are far from original. Repeated rituals of administrative hearings that have no common purpose other than to string things out before the axe are being enacted.
Netpol calls for restrictions to police powers and a strict time-limit on ‘draconian’ Coronavirus Bill
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
While everyone is currently very anxious about the future, it is important that any emergency response the government plans to adopt and implement to contain the coronavirus is fair and proportionate.
Cite yourself excessively, apologize, then republish the papers with fewer self-citations. Journal says: Fine.
Ivan Oransky, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
A journal has allowed a geophysicist who cited his own work hundreds of times across 10 papers to retract the articles and republish them with a fraction of the self-citations. From 2017 to 2019, Yangkang Chen published some of the papers in Geophysical Journal International, an Oxford University Press title, while he was a postdoc … Continue reading Cite yourself excessively, apologize, then republish the papers with fewer self-citations. Journal says: Fine.
Trump, Hoping To Get People's Mind Off His Economic Disaster, Floated The Idea Of Postponing The Elections
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
Maybe he just wanted to get peoples' minds off the worst economic report in American history, but Trump's tweet (above) about postponing the election didn't go over well. Now every Republican running in November is being asked if they support Trump's call for postponing the election. Meanwhile, back in the Senate, the Trumpist dysfunction has caused a breakdown in government's ability to meet the most basic needs of the American people. Late Wednesday evening, before the dire economic news broke, *Washington Post* reporters Erica Werner, Jeff Stein, Seung Min Kim and Rachel Bade...
U.S. Submarines Are Getting an Upgrade: Anti-Torpedo Decoys
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Better acoustic countermeasures could profoundly change the way U.S. submarines fight. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *U.S. submarines still maintain their traditional technological edge over Russian and Chinese anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. New anti-torpedo decoys for U.S. Navy submarines may do more than protect them from Russian or Chinese anti-submarine weapons. They could also make U.S. submarine skippers more confident that their boats have a fighting chance even when their boats have been detected or fired on by anti-submarin...
How the Small Country of Finland Managed to Escape Stalin's Grasp
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* The Winter War of 1939–40, in which Stalin invaded Finland to grab border territories and possibly to turn it into a Communist state, was a disaster for the Soviets. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *"Finlandization" became the newest word in the postwar diplomatic lexicon, meaning a small state that carefully maintains its neutrality in order not to antagonize the superpower next door. Befuddled Soviet riflemen floundering through deep snow and sub-zero temperatures while they froze to death. Russian tanks and their hapless crews set ablaze ...
Message from German Left party leader
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 16 hours ago
Sahra Wagenknecht is a German left-wing politician, economist, author and publicist. Along with Dietmar Bartsch, she was the parliamentary chairperson of Die Linke from 2010 to 2019. Since 2009, she has been a member of the Bundestag (Parliament). She speaks about US proposals to pull troops out of Germany, US pressure on NATO members to pay more toward the alliance, and the real purpose of the so-called NATO 'alliance'. She underscores the role US military forces in Germany play in its wars in the Middle East and Africa. Wagenknecht also discusses Washington's efforts to sabotag...
Compare views on hydroxychloroquine: Frontline physician treating COVID-19 patient versus a government office worker
drinkingwateradvisor, The Drinking Water Advisor - 17 hours ago
Click here for the physician’s statement. Dr. Fauci response to the above statement: “Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci said the video retweeted by President Donald Trump that featured … Continue reading →
Forbes Tells Readers Not To Worry Their Pretty Little Heads About Science
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Ginger Taylor summed up this nonsensical, anti-science, anti-health, patronizing, condescending, anti-American article from Forbes. Forbes, a financial magazine, does not want you to read science. You should get your science from Forbes, a financial magazine. (This message brought to you...
HighWire Pushed Off YouTube
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
News we've all known was coming from Del Bigtree: Greetings! I regret to tell you that this is the darkest day for The HighWire. The worst news has just happened. While the news is shocking and has created waves for...
Extremists want to demoralize and demonize all opposition. Don't let them!
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
The constant drumbeat of negativity, violence (implicit and actual), and barrage of "facts" that suggest the inevitable defeat of the orthodox, law-and-order, conservative position, are nothing more than a propaganda effort designed to demoralize us. Those behind it are trying to make it appear that their victory - in November's elections, and in society overall - is inevitable; that we can't stop their steamroller; and that our only recourse is to shut up, roll over, and play dead. *THAT'S A LIE FROM START TO FINISH.* The progressive left, their lackeys in the mainstream medi...
Higgs Decay To Muons: CMS Wins The Race
Tommaso Dorigo, Science 2.0 blogs - 17 hours ago
As of late we have been scratching the barrel of "straightforward" measurements of the properties of the Higgs boson, the particle discovered in 2012 by the Large Hadron Collider ATLAS and CMS experiments. But the one property determined in the measurement published yesterday by the CMS experiment was one that many of us were very interested to check. If a particle is an elementary body, how many individual, distinct properties can it really have? For the word "elementary" means that it is intrinsically simple! But things are not so clear-cut in the subnuclear world. An elementary p...
Violent hailstorm hits central Slovenia - Europe's first giant hail event in 2020
The Watchers » Latest articles - 17 hours ago
A violent supercell storm produced severe hailstorm over central Slovenia on Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020. Ice stones up to 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter left enormous damage along its path in what is now the first giant hailstorm event of 2020 in Europe. A large...... Read more »
Covid-19: Brazil Reaches 2.6 Million Cases and 91,200 Deaths
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has reached a total of 2,610,102 Covid-19 cases. A further 57,837 people have been recorded over the past 24 hours. On Wednesday, July 29th, the system reported 2,552,265 cases since the start of the pandemic. The data are from the Ministry of Health's daily update, released early on Thursday […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Reaches 2.6 Million Cases and 91,200 Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
As federal $600 weekly jobless benefit expires, cannabis sales at risk
Jeff Smith, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
The U.S. government’s temporary lifeline to tens of millions of unemployed workers – $600 a week in extra jobless benefits – has likely boosted cannabis sales across much of the country amid the coronavirus-induced recession. But that benefit expired July 31, and no new deal was in place to renew the weekly payment in some form. […] As federal $600 weekly jobless benefit expires, cannabis sales at risk is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Why America Decided Not to Build Heavy Armored Tanks During WWII
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, Americas* By 1945, the U.S. Army had cause to regret one of its most fateful choices of World War II: the decision not to build heavy tanks. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Post–World War II armies have shifted to the Main Battle Tank concept, in which a single model is expected to fulfill the breakthrough functions of a heavy tank while retaining the mobility of medium and light tanks. By 1945, the U.S. Army had cause to regret one of its most fateful choices of World War II: the decision not to build heavy tanks. Its M4 Sherman medium tank was a de...
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 18 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Siberia’s ‘gateway to the underworld’ grows as record heat wave thaws permafrostHerman Cain dies from coronavirus 3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9%, In Worst GDP Report Ever Lawmakers From Both Sides Take Aim at Big Tech Executives US to withdraw troops from Germany, sending 6,400 home and 5,400 to other countries, under shakeup sought by Trump Towards a great forest transition - part 1 What the heroin industry can teach us about solar power "Wobbly" Markets Tread Water Ahead Of FOMC As Asian Covid Cases Surge California, Texas, Florida Suffer Record Jump In COV...
Cancelling another joint patrol on “Aleppo-Lattakia” highway
Khaled Iskef, The Duran - 18 hours ago
Khaled Iskef، Journalist… The joint Russian-Turkish patrol on the international “Aleppo-Lattakia” highway is cancelled for the second consecutive day, according to a field source, and the Turkish forces conducted an individual patrol from “Al-Nairab” village on the international highway to “Ain Al-Hour” area, the last point under the militants’ control on the road towards Lattakia. […]
Lockdowns at what price and at whose cost?
Mousumi Roy, The Duran - 18 hours ago
Submitted by Mousumi Roy… Covid-19 has brought economies to their knees. The question is how long and how severe the resulting recession will be. The answer depends on the quality and quantity of global stimulus packages. Social unrest is already happening in some countries. Things are getting grim on the economic front for lower classes. […]
Syrian Christians in Aleppo are suffering under US-EU sanctions
Steven Sahiounie, The Duran - 18 hours ago
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator… St. Elijah Maronite Cathedral in Aleppo re-opened after years of disuse due to the severe destruction the 18th century cathedral endured during battles in the period of 2012 to 2016. Aleppo had been Syria’s largest city and its commercial and industrial hub before the conflict which began in March 2011. Syria […]
American support for genocide in Indonesia
George Callaghan, The Duran - 19 hours ago
Submitted by George Callaghan… It was on the largest scale mass slayings since the Second World War. The enormous slaughter was committed with the imprimatur of the US Government. As the CIA termed it ‘’one of the worst mass murders of the 20th century.’’ But precious few in the United States or the Occident more […]
Experimental Blood Test Detects Cancer up to Four Years before Symptoms Appear
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/experimental-blood-test-detects-cancer-up-to-four-years-before-symptoms-appear/
Lasers Are Taking The Army's Missile Defense To The Next Level
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Slicing missiles in half. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Over the last twenty years, pulsed lasers “have gone from requiring dedicated buildings at national laboratories to sitting on academic optics tables across the country,” the Army notes. But pulsed lasers “while promising, still have many hurdles to overcome in SWaP [size, weight and power], relevant operating environments, and consistent mass manufacturing.” The U.S. Army wants a deadlier laser weapon that won’t just burn a target, but rather will slice it up. Instead of low-power continu...
EU ombudsman launches inquiry into Covid-19 failings
Ben Stockton, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism - 17 hours ago
An independent inquiry was launched after The Bureau revealed the confusion, complacency and lack of coordination that plunged the continent into crisis
Bahamas bracing for Hurricane "Isaias"
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Isaias" -- the 9th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season -- has strengthened into a hurricane at 03:40 UTC on July 31, 2020. At the time, its center was located about 110 km (70 miles) ESE of Great Inagua Island, Bahamas, moving...... Read more »
The Daily Brief 2020-07-30
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-07-30] This is a summary of *7* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Germany, Russia, US, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Hama, Syria, Libya, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Iran, North_Korea*. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Middleeast, Syria, North-Africa, Lebanon, Iran Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - US troops to be moved from Germany to Russian border: Pentagon - Armenia warns Israel against sending weapons to Azerbaijan - Massive fire spreads across western Hama: video ...
Russia's 'New' Armored Warfare Tactics Aren't So New After All
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Russia* “Tank trousers” and “tank carousels” are among the new tactics that Russian tank crews are using, according to Russian media. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *What’s interesting here isn’t the tactics themselves, but rather that Russia is trumpeting them as innovative. Rotating tanks in and out of the firing line, rapid fire shooting and switching between alternate firing positions have been standard practice since World War II (the Russians would have learned this the hard way at the hands of the Germans). These are tactics that American, Br...
How the Body Copes With Isolated Episodes of Overeating
Aaron Hengist, James Betts, Rob Edinburgh, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Aaron Hengist, James Betts, Rob Edinburgh* *Health, World* Throughout history, the human body has had to cope with periods of famine and abundance – this study is another demonstration of that evolutionary adaptation. Whether it’s a summer barbecue with friends, your favourite fast food takeaway, or Christmas dinner, we can probably all recall times when we’ve eaten more food in one sitting than we needed to. Plenty of research has looked at the long-term health effects of overeating calories – which include increased fat storage, impaired endocrine (hormone) control and change...
Did the Coronavirus Lockdowns Relatively Improve Mental Health?
Mark Fabian, Roberto Foa, Sam Gilbert, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Mark Fabian, Roberto Foa, Sam Gilbert* *Public Health, World* Much of the world is reopening, but further lockdowns may be necessary in the event of a second viral wave. While there are many factors to consider when deciding whether to lock down, the impact on mental health isn’t straightforward. Our research suggests that while lockdowns do adversely affect some groups, they also have the potential to redress some of the negative mental health impacts of the pandemic itself. Lockdowns are seemingly vital for controlling COVID-19. Early evidence suggests they have a big effect o...
Energy Is a Basic Need. In the Coronavirus Recession, Many Americans Are Struggling to Afford It.
Sanya Carley and David Konisky, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sanya Carley and David Konisky* *economy, * [image: Reuters] Millions of households are currently struggling to cover their energy costs, and living without energy could be a matter of life or death. Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, lower-income families are struggling to pay their energy bills. That’s a big concern during extreme events like summer heat waves, which can be deadly – especially for elderly people, young children, people of color and the poor. We ran a nationally representative survey in May 2020 of U.S. low-income households to measure energy in...
Australian COVID Spike May Be Result of Testing but Also Behavior
Philip Russo, Brett Mitchell, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Philip Russo, Brett Mitchell* *Public Health, Australia* [image: Reuters] The past week has brought large variations in the daily numbers of new cases. Today’s number is significantly high, and if we see similar increases over the next few days, it’s clear the current level 3 restrictions—and maybe even tighter restrictions—will need to be in place for some time. Victoria has today achieved another grim record, with 723 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths. This is more than double the 295 cases recorded yesterday, and flies in the face of suggestions earlier this week that Vic...
Fear, Fallacies,and Funding — The Common denominators of Covid and Climate
Joe Bastardi, CFACT - 19 hours ago
“We’re facing down the barrel of a gun with climate change, and particularly young people are looking for businesses and government to step up,” cofounder of Allbirds Joey Zwillinger. This Begs the Question: If it’s a Gun is it a Toy Gun? The post Fear, Fallacies,and Funding — The Common denominators of Covid and Climate appeared first on CFACT.
Iran ends massive war games in Strait of Hormuz, issues stern warning to enemies: photos
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
[image: Iran ends massive war games in Strait of Hormuz, issues stern warning to enemies: photos] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on Thursday, declaring the end of its massive drills, which were dubbed “Great Prophet 14”, and issued a warning to Iran’s enemies about testing their strength. “The exercises, which were held with the participation of the IRGC Navy and Aerospace Force in the general area of Hormozgan province, the Persian Gulf and the west of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ended successfully with the imp...
Chinese warplanes take to skies above South China Sea for ‘high intensity training’: video
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Chinese warplanes take to skies above South China Sea for ‘high intensity training’: video] The spike in tensions in the strategic waterway comes amid a broader, multi-front rift in China-US ties on issues ranging from Hong Kong and Taiwan to trade, technology transfer and ideological questions. Xian H-6G and Xian H-6J strategic bombers have staged drills in the South China Sea, with the exercises including nighttime operations, long-range sorties and simulated attack on sea targets, China’s Defence Ministry announced on Thursday. The drills, described by Defence Ministry s...
Syrian Army seizes large amount of weapons being smuggled to militants in Idlib
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Syrian Army seizes large amount of weapons being smuggled to militants in Idlib] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to thwart an attempt by a group of militants to smuggle weapons through the government territories to the Idlib Governorate this week. According to the SAA, their forces were able to stop the transport before it could reach the militant lines in Idlib. The militants attempted to transport a large quantity of artillery shells, ammunition, and other military supplies, but were stopped by the Syrian Army in the Hama Governorate. Co...
Be One Of The First In History To Witness A Supermassive Black Hole Destroy A Star
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Super gravity wells exist and what is lacking is real evidence of an event horizon, not least because they are supposed to not be emitting. I would like to see all this clearly associated with a visible object as well. And why are quasars so untouched as well? We need to start watching these. All good though. *Be One Of The First In History To Witness A Supermassive Black Hole Destroy A Star* *By Natasha IshakPublished September 27, 2019Updated March 29, 2020https://allthatsinteresting.com/black-hole-rips-star-apartEvents like th...
Cow-Sized 'Hyena' Cryptid Observed Near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
It is not a hyena. It is not a cow either. Once again this is likely a giant sloth. The fossil record does show us that some where in fact this large. Its behavior conforms as well. Fortunately for us we are now getting reports from people reporting twhat they thought they saw which is excellent. It stops misleading us from trying to fit the story into something known. . *Cow-Sized 'Hyena' Cryptid Observed Near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania* *Tuesday, July 28, 2020* *https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2020/07/cow-sized-hyena-cryptid-observed-near.html?* *A south central Pe...
America Really Does Have a Space Force. We Went Inside to See What It Does
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
The tactical advantage is real and is been used by the USA. Missing in this converstion is our use of gravity ships that do not exist of course. Thse ships cvan metrely go around and collect adversary satelites and deliver the mall back to the senders while easily blocking opponents launching. That is why i do not get too exercised here. The Spaceforce has existed in fact since around 1980. They have progressively become better. The reast have not obviously started yet... *America Really Does Have a Space Force. We Went Inside to See What It Does* *Radomes, called “golf ...
Why are scientists trying to manufacture organs in space?
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
The best reason is for direct comparison.. We already know that a difference exists and that informs wonderfully. In face we will want to test all biolgical growth against such a standard. It has to be helpful. This tells us at least that this is well underway. *Why are scientists trying to manufacture organs in space?* *By Alysson R. Muotri, Professor of Pediatrics and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California San Diego* *https://nationalufocenter.com/* *Gravity can be a real downer when you are trying to grow organs. That’s why experiments in space are so...
Turkish military, militants amassing forces in northeast Syria after attacking Syrian Army, SDF
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
[image: Turkish military, militants amassing forces in northeast Syria after attacking Syrian Army, SDF] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – This week has seen a significant increase in the number of Turkish military personnel and allied militants in the Al-Hasakah countryside, as they continue to attack both the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Abu Rasin area. According to an SAA field report, the Turkish military and their allied militants have moved more forces to the Abu Rasin front amid new attacks on the positions of the Syrian Army and SDF troops in ...
New rocket attack targets Baghdad Airport
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
[image: New rocket attack targets Baghdad Airport] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The Iraqi security media cell announced that two rockets landed in the vicinity of Baghdad International Airport last night. The cell said in a press statement, “Two Katyusha rockets landed in the vicinity of Baghdad International Airport without causing any material or human losses.” They added, “The two missiles launched from two different locations near the international road in the Radwaniyah area, west of Baghdad.” No group has claimed responsibility for this latest attack on the Baghdad Internat...
Iran agrees to pay compensation for Ukrainian aircraft shot down in January
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 22 hours ago
[image: Iran agrees to pay compensation for Ukrainian aircraft shot down in January] In January, the crash of a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 killed all of the 176 people on board. Commenting on the tragedy, Tehran later said that the plane was mistakenly downed after the military confused it with a hostile target. Tehran has agreed to pay compensation for the January downing of a Ukrainian plane, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday. “Iran agreed to pay compensation for the plane, but the implementation of this issue will take time and...
Have a nice day in Portland, Oregon!
drinkingwateradvisor, The Drinking Water Advisor - 19 hours ago
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Vaccine Research on Covid-19: An Update
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
A clinical and not very cheery look at the state of Covid-19 vaccine play.
Funny Friday
Terry, 'Nox & Friends - 20 hours ago
The Great Mask Debate…… Memes, memes, memes…… *…..Remember Boys & Girls….this is a slideshow…..* A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says: ”Ugh, that’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen!” The woman walks to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her: ”The driver just insulted me!” The man says: ”You go up there and tell him off. Go on, I’ll hold your monkey for you.” This is what you have created Trump ! The Afghan Quarterback The coach had put together the perfect team for … Continue reading →
Thomas Frank: Liberal Elites Will Create Conditions for Another Trump
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
Thomas Frank: If Biden and the corporate Democrats continue to deny the concerns of populist movements, they ensure a new Trump will emerge
These Weapons Are The Soviet Union's Greatest Military Legacy
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* The Soviet Union ceased to exist as of 25 years ago tomorrow--an anniversary that is not fully appreciated to this day. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If weapons technology was the biggest legacy of the Soviet Union, then that says about what Soviet Communism had to offer. Nonetheless, Soviet weapons earned their place in history. The Soviet Union ceased to exist as of 25 years ago tomorrow--an anniversary that is not fully appreciated to this day. And while the old USSR might be gone, one big legacy lives on: The Soviet Union's history o...
The Pentagon Wants to Build an Interceptor to Block Hypersonic Weapons
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * DARPA seeks to "develop and demonstrate a technology that is critical for enabling an advanced interceptor capable of engaging maneuvering hypersonic threats in the upper atmosphere." *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It's cheaper for an attacker to build an overwhelming mass of missiles and warheads than it is for the defender to build interceptors to stop them. DARPA calls it "counter-hypersonics." The rest of us would call it a way -- or a prayer -- to stop nuclear warheads coming down on our heads at 20 times the speed of sound. DARPA, the Pen...
( This sounds like an old argument. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/bomarc-missile-crisis )
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