Posts Tagged ‘climb’

Mountains to Climb, Civilization to Save

For reasons I can’t explain, I said ‘Yes’ when asked to join my daughter for a weekend cycling in the Victorian High Country. My wife and I would do a little gentle ride on Saturday, nothing too severe, then on Sunday I’d join the others and tackle a long, but steady, climb to Falls Creek […]

Iran climb in FIFA Men’s World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran climbed two spots to 22 in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday. Source Views: 0

Wall Street Opens Nearly Flat as Bond Yields Climb

Wall Street’s main indexes were nearly flat at the open on Wednesday as bond yields continued to rise with investors pricing in aggressive moves by the Federal Reserve to suppress inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.33 points at the open to 31,145.63. The S&P 500 opened higher by 1.24 points, or 0.03 percent, […]

Biden’s America: Gas Prices Climb for 10 Consecutive Days

Americans have witnessed gas prices reaching all-time highs for ten consecutive days as President Biden and the Democrat-controlled Congress refuse to take action to reestablish American energy independence.  Views: 0

Biden and Democrats: Climb into your Bully Pulpit, connect with the American people

As we watch the Democrats failing to match the Republican’s strategies in reaching and influencing the American people, the word to them must be: “it’s the Bully Pulpit, stupid!” Views: 0

‘The doctors said I wouldn’t walk, but I’m going to be the first Israeli woman to climb Everest’

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Over 600,000 students stay home in high infection areas as virus cases climb

The Health Ministry said Sunday morning that the number of active coronavirus cases in the country crossed the 50,000 threshold, as over 600,000 students in high infection areas were set to stay home and switch to remote learning. Under the government’s so-called traffic light plan, 600,000 students in grades 5-12 in areas designated red or […]

Study: Mask Mandates Seem to Make COVID-19 Rates Climb

A new study shows that mask mandates do the opposite of what they are supposed to do, wherein they actually encourage the virus to spread through communities, rather than stop it. The study looked at an overview of states and areas that implemented mandatory mask wearing, and compared the statistics to reported cases after the […]

Israel sets vaccine roll out, as Palestinian cases climb with no relief in sight

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest issue of our special coverage newsletter of the COVID-19 pandemic in Palestine. You can sign up here. The Latest: 135,356 Palestinians tested positive for COVID-19; 108,631 recoveries; 1,207 deaths Of those who tested positive 87,454 live in the West Bank; 15,744 live in East Jerusalem; 32,158 live in […]

Greenpeace activists climb onto roof of Poland’s Environment Ministry in protest

Greenpeace activists have climbed onto the roof of Poland’s Environment Ministry to demand better preservation of the country’s forests. A large banner was hung from the building in Warsaw in the early hours of Monday morning with the inscription “Stop the devastation! Time for protection”. An accompanying caricature puppet also showed Environment Minister Michal Wos […]

‘We made a huge mistake’ Uluru climb will stay open for future generations | Satire

After reassessment of the decision to ban climbing on Uluru, Elders have now decided to keep the climb open indefinitely. Amazingly the reason to keep the climb open was one of the main reasons the climb was initially closed. After assessing the reaction of the Australian public, Elders have new fears that are starting to […]

Former FBI Agent: Bureau’s top brass climb ladder by Ideology, Not Merit

     “Go in and think like a liberal” was the advice two FBI agents gave Jonathan Gilliam prior to his taking an FBI entrance exam. Gilliam shared his anecdote during a Wednesday interview on SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Tonight with co-hosts Rebecca Mansour and Joel Pollak. Gilliam, a retired Navy SEAL and former FBI special agent, […]

Renters Struggle As California Home Prices Climb Faster Than Official Inflation Rate

By Jeff Paul The US government likes to pretend that the rising cost of living is under control. People in Southern California know better. According to a new report in the Los Angeles Times, median house prices in Southern California have nearly doubled in the last five years. LA Times reports: In many […]

Man, 85, dies trying to regain title of oldest person to climb Mount Everest

Min Bahadur Sherchan died of an apparent heart attack at Everest base camp Saturday evening. He is the second person in a week to lose their life while preparing to ascend the near 9,000-meter (30,000ft) peak. World famous mountaineer Ueli Steck, known as the Swiss Machine was killed Sunday after falling to his death near […]

Ankara parliament building ‘bombed from air’ – state agency

FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES Those who have been injured are reportedly in serious condition. According to Anadolu, the bomb or shell came from pro-coup forces. It is believed to have landed near the entrance. The explosion has been confirmed by deputies in the parliament, Hurriyet Daily News reported. Periscope footage has emerged on social media, allegedly […]

New Jersey Passes Anti-BDS Measure

New Jersey has become the 11th US state to pass an anti-BDS measure The state legislature passed a law on Monday which will deter corporate entities from participating in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.  Mondoweiss reports: By a 69-3 vote, the State Assembly passed a bill to prohibit pension fund investment […]

Syrian Forces Hours Away From Capturing Ancient Palmyra From ISIS

The Syrian army is 850 meters away from retaking the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria which has been systematically destroyed by the Islamic State/IS/ISIS. The city has become encircled by Syrian troops aided by Russian helicopters targeting armored ISIS vehicles. China Xinhua reports: The Syrian force also used motorcycles in their attack on the […]

6.4-magnitude quake hits off southern Pacific coast of Mexico – USGS

The quake was centered 32 km (20 miles) off Pijijiapan in Chiapas state near the Mexican cities of Tres Picos, Tonala, and Arriaga, the USGS said. Guatemala’s capital, Guatemala City, is 342 km (213 miles) away. FUERTE SISMO EN ESTE MOMENTO — Rony VÉLIZ (@ronyveliz692) December 17, 2015 The epicenter was recorded at a depth […]

How Far Can Gold and Silver Climb?

Jeff ClarkCasey Research Sept 20, 2011 With gold a stone’s throw away from $2,000 and already up 27% on the year, the objective investor might begin wondering how much higher both it and silver can climb. After all, gold is nearing its inflation-adjusted 1980 high – and that peak was a spike that lasted only […]

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