Asteroid Fallout Blots Out Sun, Killing Dinosaurs

Asteroid Fallout Blots Out Sun, Killing Dinosaurs

Parker Davis December 22, 2021

Darkness caused by dino-killing asteroid snuffed out life on Earth in 9 months

From www.livescience.com
2021-12-22 15:57:07

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The years following the asteroid impact that wiped out non-avian dinosaurs were dark times — literally. Soot from raging wildfires filled the sky and blocked the sun, directly contributing to the wave of extinctions that followed, new research has found.

After the asteroid struck, around 66 million years ago, the cataclysm extinguished many forms of life instantly. But the impact also caused environmental changes leading to mass extinctions that played out over time. One such extinction trigger may have been the dense clouds of ash and particles that spewed into the atmosphere and spread over the planet, which would have enveloped parts of Earth in darkness that could have persisted for up to two years.

During that time photosynthesis would have failed, leading to ecosystem collapse. And even after sunlight returned, this decline could have persisted for decades more, according to research presented Dec. 16 at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), held in…

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Deepmind Can Predict the Molecular Future

Freedomist Editor December 22, 2021

DeepMind AI tackles one of chemistry’s most valuable techniques : Futurology

From www.reddit.com
2021-12-22 16:59:14
/u/soulpost
Excerpt:

A team led by scientists at the London-based artificial-intelligence company DeepMind has developed a machine-learning model that suggests a molecule’s characteristics by predicting the distribution of electrons within it. The approach, described in the 10 December issue of Science1, can calculate the properties of some molecules more accurately than existing techniques.

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Russia Hoax Creation Got $1 Mil From Soros-Aided Groups

Ivo Fysic December 22, 2021

Report: Soros-funded ‘disinformation’ group paid $926,000 to Steele dossier creators

From winteryknight.com
2021-12-22 15:00:52
Wintery Knight
Excerpt:

So on this blog, I’ve tried to cover the origins of the fake Steele dossier that was used by the FBI to obtain a FISA warrant spy on the Trump campaign. I’ve talked about the role of the Democrat-supporting law firm Perkins Coie, and the Democrat-backed opposition research firm Fusion GPS. But now we have information about George Soros’ role in the scandal.

Here’s the latest from The Federalist:

A left-wing group backed by billionaire Democratic mega-donor George Soros that falsely claims to fight disinformation paid nearly seven figures to individuals behind the discredited Steele dossier, a Clinton campaign-funded disinformation document, new documents show.

Public IRS tax filings reveal the group paid a total of $926,000 to firms connected to former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, the author of the dossier, and Fusion GPS, the Democrat-backed consulting firm that sponsored the opposition research.

[…]According to the newly released Democracy…

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Will Nordstream Be Killed by Russia-Ukraine Crisis?

Ivo Fysic December 22, 2021

Russian pipeline faces big hurdles amid Ukraine tensions

From abcnews.go.com
2021-12-22 17:24:31

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FRANKFURT, Germany — The pipeline is built and being filled with natural gas. But Russia’s Nord Stream 2 faces a rocky road before any gas flows to Germany, with its new leaders adopting a more skeptical tone toward the project and tensions ratcheting up over Russia’s troop buildup at the Ukrainian border.

The pipeline opposed by Ukraine, Poland and the U.S. awaits approval from Germany and the European Union to bypass other countries and start bringing natural gas directly to Europe. The continent is struggling with a shortage that has sent prices surging, fueling inflation and raising fears about what would come next if gas supplies become critically low.

The U.S. has stressed targeting Nord Stream 2 as a way to counter any new Russian military move against Ukraine, and the project already faces legal and bureaucratic hurdles. As European and U.S. leaders confer on how to deal with Russia’s pressure on Ukraine, persistent political objections…

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Lawsuits Mount Against DNC January 6th Committee

Mark Clouse December 22, 2021

Michael Flynn sues House Jan. 6 select committee

From nypost.com
2021-12-22 14:22:00

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President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is suing the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a bid to quash a subpoena for his testimony and phone records.

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the federal district court for Fort Myers, Fla., one day before Flynn was scheduled to appear before the committee to testify.

In the 42-page filing, Flynn alleged the committee’s request was an “outrageous intrusion” that risked violating his First, Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights.

“The subpoena demands records of General Flynn’s communications about the 2020 election, and seeks to identify the basis for his beliefs and the persons with whom he associated, in addition to contacts with government officials. It thus constitutes a frontal assault on his 1st Amendment rights to freedom of speech, association, and petition,” the suit reads.

“Without intervention by this Court, General Flynn faces the harm of being irreparably and illegally coerced to produce information and testimony in violation of the law and his constitutional rights,” it continues. “He will also be illegally and irreparably harmed by the Select Committee’s unlawful and secret seizure of his and his family’s personal information from their telecommunications and/or electronic mail service providers.”

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US Sees 2.3 Percent Growth in Q3

Freedomist Editor December 22, 2021

U.S. economy grew at 2.3 per cent rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate

From www.cbc.ca
2021-12-22 17:12:43
The Associated Press
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The U.S. economy grew at a 2.3 per cent rate in the third quarter, slightly better than previously thought, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. But prospects for a solid rebound going forward are being clouded by the rapid spread of the latest variant of the coronavirus.

The third and final look at the performance of the gross domestic product, the nation’s total output of goods and services, was higher than last month’s estimate of 2.1 per cent growth.

The newfound strength came primarily from stronger consumer spending than what was previously thought, as well as businesses rebuilding their inventories more than initial estimates revealed.

The 2.3 per cent third quarter gain follows explosive growth that began the year as the country was emerging from the pandemic, at least economically. Growth soared to 6.3 per cent in the first quarter and 6.7 per cent in the second quarter. The emergence of the Delta variant in the summer was blamed for much of the third quarter…

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The Question of Sexuality and Genetics Remains in Doubt

Parker Davis December 22, 2021

New study: there is no gay gene that causes homosexuality

From winteryknight.com
2021-12-19 15:00:00
Wintery Knight
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I heard one of the authors of this new study commenting on how he was a gay man, and the purpose of his research was to show a genetic basis for homosexuality, in order to make it equal to race. His goal was to make it impossible to disagree with homosexual behavior, because homosexual behavior would be seen as natural and normal. Let’s see if his new study helps him out.

The blog of the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One reported on the new study, which was published in the prestigious journal Science.

Excerpt:

The once-prevailing concept of a “gay gene” dictating sexual orientation has been put to rest in a powerhouse study published today in Science. The work brilliantly illustrates the very nature of science: evolving with the input of new data, especially the large-scale contributions of bioinformatics and crowd-sourcing.

“We formed a large international consortium and collected data for more than 500,000 people, comparing DNA and self-reported sexual behavior. This is…

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College to Discipline Fraternity for Daring to Hang Christmas Wreath

Freedomist Editor December 22, 2021

Emory University fraternity faces discipline for hanging Christmas wreath on door

From www.thecollegefix.com
2021-12-19 16:26:46
College Fix Staff
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An Emory University fraternity faces disciplinary measures after putting up a Christmas wreath on its front door.

Alpha Tau Omega received notification of its “violation” two weeks ago via an email from Assistant Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life Josh Gamse.

Gamse’s message noted the wreath was ATO’s second housing offense, and as such an “incident report” was sent to the Office of Student Conduct.

According to current Emory U. policy, “Exterior holiday decorations must not be installed or removed by students.” But ATO’s Davis Van Inwegen told Campus Reform this policy is new and that the fraternity “was not sufficiently informed” about it.

He said the first of ATO’s two “offenses” likely was the “inflatable polar bears” put up on a balcony around Thanksgiving.

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Christian Pastor Beheaded by Islamists in Mozambique

Mark Clouse December 22, 2021

ISIS-Affiliated Extremists Decapitate Pastor, Hand His Wife Severed Head to Show Authorities in Mozambique

From www.cbn.com
2021-12-19 20:47:10

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In the northern province of Cabo Delgado, Africa last week, suspected ISIS-linked extremists beheaded a pastor, then forced his wife to carry his severed head to police.

According to International Christian Concern (ICC), the pastor’s identity has not been released yet and he was a resident of the Nova Zambezia area.

Zimbabwe Daily also reported the incident, saying the pastor’s wife told police that “suspected Islamic State-linked insurgents intercepted the pastor in a field, decapitated him and then handed over his head to his wife and ordered her to inform the authorities.”

Following the pastor’s death, ISIS boasted that its affiliate had murdered dozens of security personnel and Christians, including westerners in what they called “Crusader nations.”

Islamic extremists have unleashed a reign of terror in northern Mozambique, leaving churches burned to the ground, people beheaded, and tens of thousands displaced and traumatized.

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China Gets Tennis Star to Revoke Sex Charge Claims

Ivo Fysic December 20, 2021

Peng Shuai, Chinese Tennis Player, Denies Sexual Assault Claim

From Freedomist.com

Excerpt:

The Philippines has been hit by a massive typhoon named Rai. The typhoon struck the Philippines this past Thursday, December 16th and rescue and recovery efforts have been ongoing ever since. So far, the death toll has gone past 375, with the final toll expected to be much higher.

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