Saturday, July 04, 2020

4 July - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

10:06 pm MDT

June Was A Bad Month For The Trumpist Regime-- July Has Started Out Worse

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
Wednesday was a horrible day in the history of the pandemic. The U.S. reported 51,097 confirmed new COVID cases. Then Thursday was even worse-- 57,236 new cases. 131,544 Americans have died and of the current cases, 15,907 are serious or critical enough to know that the death rate is likely to go way up. The CDC projects that something like 150,000 Americans will have died by the end of the month with "the number of new deaths over the next four weeks in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and Wyoming likely [to] exceed the nu... more »

JULY 4TH – remembering the reason

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 16 hours ago
Remember and Be Thankful Our Forefathers more than once have shed their blood as . ONE NATION UNDER GOD . Who believes in the individual’s right to live, support themselves, and prosper. Never ruled in or by fear, hate, tyranny nor some world collective evil mentality A country free from failed ideologies and autocratic rule Protected in the strength of common goals, morals, and lawful exercise of majority rule for the good of all of our citizens who choose to live within its borders and seek freedom, safety, and prosperity to live life to the fullest. We too must be … Continue read... more »

Weekend Fun 72, Airline mergers

Bienvenido Oplas Jr at Government and Taxes - 16 hours ago
Lots of corporate bankruptcies going on because of the various lockdowns, so lots of mergers happening too. Among the dangerous mergers: 1. PAL + Thai air = PaThai. 2. Korean air + PAL = KoPal. 3. PAL + Cebu Pac = PalPac. 4. Garuda air + Cebu pac + Qantas Air = GCQ. 5. Etihad air + Cebu pac + Qantas Air = ECQ. For possible mergers 4 and 5, frequent riders will be NTF and IATF bureaucrats and their supporters. Disallowed by SEC: 1. Previous merger of Metrobank and Combank = MetroCom. 2. Start up from rebel stockholders of Goldilocks forming Goldilocks Downtown = Lockdown. ----... more »

Andre Rieu & Orchestra, “Stars and Stripes Forever”

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
Andre Rieu & Orchestra, “Stars and Stripes Forever” "The Stars and Stripes Forever" by American composer John Phillip Sousa performed by Andre Rieu & Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

“The Declaration of Independence”, Read by Max McLean

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
“The Declaration of Independence”, Read by Max McLean

Saturday Snippet: The Little World of Don Camillo

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
Since today, July 4th, is Independence Day in the USA, now my home country, let me start by wishing all my fellow countrymen and -women the blessings of the day. Let's remember what our forefathers sacrificed to bring us freedom, and let's not abandon that freedom in the face of the attacks on it by modern extremists. Let's also celebrate the anniversary in time-honored ways of which our ancestors would approve. (I bought a thousand rounds of ammunition yesterday, in honor of the occasion. I daresay that's entirely in line with their expectations at the time!) Speaking of attac... more »

Forget the F-35? America's Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighters Are in the Works

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC110196CD00&share=true] There's always a new weapon and a new upgrade. *Key Point: *The F-35 is very advanced. However, newer technologies keep coming along and the military is already looking to what comes next. The Air Force is making progress with its sixth-generation aircraft initiative, called Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD). It had been largely conceptual for years, but Air Force officials now say current “prototyping” and “demonstrations” are informing ... more »

Links 7/4/2020

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Geelong wins as Matt Rowell shoulder injury deals big blow to Suns' season

Andrew McGarry at Just In - 17 hours ago
Geelong's Gary Ablett and Joel Selwood walk off winners in their milestone games at Kardinia Park, but the Suns suffer a big blow with a shoulder injury to young gun Matt Rowell.

Why have Melbourne public housing estates been locked down?

Just In - 17 hours ago
More than 3,000 residents are being told to stay in nine Melbourne public housing estates for at least five days. Here's what that might look like.

Matildas stalwart Kyah Simon joins Dutch club PSV Eindhoven

Just In - 17 hours ago
Another Matildas player announces a move overseas, with the veteran forward to ply her trade in one of the strongest European leagues.

How Ghislaine Maxwell tried to hide from authorities and the public

Just In - 17 hours ago
US police track down the British socialite despite her having a new house, 15 bank accounts, a nickname, new phone number and email address.

Two dead as chopper crashes in Broome suburb

Sam Tomlin, Erin Parke And Hannah Barry at Just In - 17 hours ago
An adult and child have died and two people have been critically injured in a helicopter crash in Broome.

Broncos players in tears after slumping to sixth straight NRL loss

Just In - 17 hours ago
The Broncos are feeling the emotion following yet another defeat, this time a 26-16 loss to the Warriors, while Cronulla is enjoying a convincing win over Gold Coast.

Labor to win Eden-Monaro by-election thanks to preference flows: Antony Green

Riley Stuart at Just In - 17 hours ago
Labor candidate Kristy McBain will win the Eden-Monaro by-election, the ABC's chief elections analyst Antony Green says, in a tight contest that came down to preference flows from pre-poll and postal votes.

Why Rioters Will Eventually Turn Their Rage On Christianity If Not Stopped

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
https://thefederalist.com/2020/06/30/why-rioters-will-eventually-turn-their-rage-on-christianity-if-not-stopped/

Pastor Dana Coverstone: Coming Persecution Dream

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
Published on Jun 27, 2020 Pastor Dana Coverstone shares another dream he had concerning persecution in America. Living Word Ministries Assemblies of God in Burkesville, KY. Website: https://www.livingwordministriesag.org

Breaking: “Meteor Explodes Over Japan / MIke From Around The World / Paul Begley

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfarwW019Kg https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/02/national/science-health/tokyo-meteor-explosion/#.Xv8zsSgzbb0 http://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/13508785

Jim Willie: Silver Deliveries Are Getting Out Of Control

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
I am posting using mobile. Not ideal but no choice as I have no access via my PC. Rgds mosesman.

“Brace Yourself” – Pastor Dana Coverstone Was Shown What Is Coming In The Months Ahead, And His Video Is Spreading Like Wildfire

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
Very important warning!! Pastor appears to be genuine. Transcript in link below. Sep – Nov 2020 everything goes to hell. Listen to him. “Brace Yourself” – Pastor Dana Coverstone Was Shown What Is Coming In The Months Ahead, And His Video Is Spreading Like Wildfire

Brazil Passes 1.5 Million Confirmed Covid-19 Case Mark (July 3rd)

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has hit the 1.5 million confirmed cases accumulated since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The number was disclosed in the Ministry of Health's daily update. With 42,223 new cases, the total yesterday, July 3rd, reached 1,539,081, an increase of 2.8 percent compared to Thursday, July 2nd, when 1,496,858 […] The post Brazil Passes 1.5 Million Confirmed Covid-19 Case Mark (July 3rd) appeared first on The Rio Times.

Analysis: Why Do We Behave As If Quarantine for Covid-19 Is Over?

Oliver Mason at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last Wednesday, July 1st, Brazil passed the 60,000 deaths mark by the novel coronavirus. This is a far higher figure than the 5,000 deaths that prompted President Jair Bolsonaro to issue his "So what?" comment that earned him worldwide repercussions. Now, in a much worse context, it seems that "So […] The post Analysis: Why Do We Behave As If Quarantine for Covid-19 Is Over? appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Vetoes Mandatory Use of Masks in Shops, Schools and Churches

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro signed a law requiring the mandatory wearing of masks in public for the duration of the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, Bolsonaro vetoed a paragraph mandating the wearing of masks in commercial establishments, church buildings, and educational institutions. The text was published on Friday, July 3rd, in the […] The post Bolsonaro Vetoes Mandatory Use of Masks in Shops, Schools and Churches appeared first on The Rio Times.

Olavists and Military Press Bolsonaro to Drop Newly Selected Minister of Education

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Political groups connected to Olavo de Carvalho and the military in the government are pressuring President Bolsonaro to reverse the invitation made to the current Secretary of Education of Paraná, Renato Feder, to head the Ministry of Education (MEC). Even before being officially announced, Feder has already become the target […] The post Olavists and Military Press Bolsonaro to Drop Newly Selected Minister of Education appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Denim Brand Launches Fabric That Vows to Destroy Coronavirus

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After clothing brands such as Lupo and Malwee introduced anti-covid masks and t-shirts, the Brazilian multinational Vicunha is launching an unprecedented collection in the jeanswear segment that pledges to "destroy" the coating membrane of SARS-CoV-2, popularly known as coronavirus. The technology used to neutralize several types of viruses, bacteria, and […] The post Brazilian Denim Brand Launches Fabric That Vows to Destroy Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.

Russia May Have Built the Weirdest Battleship Ever

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * As a circular warship it was classified as a floating fortress and not listed as a fleet vessel. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Much like the First World War era Lebedenko or “Tsar Tank,” the Novgorod is an excellent reminder of Imperial Russian military “out of the box” thinking that might have been better left in the box. While Czar Peter the Great of Russia sought to “westernize” his nation, and this included adopting what were then modern military tactics, weapons and even uniforms, he also founded the Russian Navy. He oversaw the constructi... more »

Could Nazi Germany Have Captured Moscow? (And Won World War II?)

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, Eurasia* Let's take a look. *Key Point*: *Drive on Moscow*, like Operation Typhoon, is a race against time. After seventy-five years, the question remains so tantalizing: What if the Germans had captured Moscow in December 1941? Would the Soviet Union have collapsed or continued to fight? Would the Russian war machine have been so crippled that Germany could transfer its armies west to crush the Anglo-Americans, or would the Eastern Front continue to bleed the German armies dry? As it was, German spearheads may have reached as close as ten miles to the ... more »

‘We Are Not Guinea Pigs’ – South African Anti-Vaccine Movement Opposing Big Pharma

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 17 hours ago
*Reuters* | Africans pushing back against Big Pharma's rush to have human trials for a coronavirus vaccine.

Stephen Hicks: Postmodernism, Socialism and Nazism

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 17 hours ago
*John Anderson Show* | Can western society proceed forward based on post-Enlightenment principles of reason, or will it digress backward into degeneracy?

The House We Live In - Happy Fourth of July from Age of Autism

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Today, on this Fourth of July in the USA, I want to share The House I Live In (That's America To Me, recorded in 1974 at The Boston Garden (my hometown) by Frank Sinatra. Originally from the 1945 movie of... more »

The Declaration of Independence

CFACT Ed at CFACT - 17 hours ago
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The post The Declaration of Independence appeared first on CFACT.

Independence Day

Larry-Lambert at Virtual Mirage - 17 hours ago
For the first time in my life, there will be no grand fireworks and fun on Independence Day. It’s my favorite holiday because you don’t have to buy presents and I like the food. It’s a low key holiday, with parades if you want to attend, pancake breakfasts at church, and a lot of nostalgia. […] The post Independence Day appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

“Unusual” 35cm (14 inches) of Summer Snow brings the Winter Tires back out in Southern Norway

Cap Allon at Electroverse - 17 hours ago
"And there is probably more to come this weekend." In fact, the majority of Europe should brace for temps as much as 12C below the seasonal average for at least the next 10 days... The post “Unusual” 35cm (14 inches) of Summer Snow brings the Winter Tires back out in Southern Norway appeared first on Electroverse.

Historic Summer Blizzard Freezes-to-Death 500+ Livestock in Xinjiang, China (Video)

Cap Allon at Electroverse - 17 hours ago
Herdsmen in Tekes County, NW China have endured heavy losses this week after a summer blizzard froze-to-death 500+ livestock animals across the county... The post Historic Summer Blizzard Freezes-to-Death 500+ Livestock in Xinjiang, China (Video) appeared first on Electroverse.

Meet the What-If X-44 MANTA: A Stealthy Fighter Better Than the F-22?

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_TM3EB4G141A01&share=true] What happened to it? *Key Point: *This jet was a rival to the F-22 and was passed over. But what if it had been built? The X-44 MANTA, which stands for Multi-Axis No Tail Aircraft, was a futuristic-looking derivative of Lockheed Martin’s iconic F-22 design. According to Air Force Magazine, Lockheed Martin may have designed up to six different airframes similar to the F-22 Raptor that were offered to the Air Force. Though none of them were ... more »

Time for some political fireworks.....

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 18 hours ago
I think this video is great - it is so Lisa Savage - creative, direct talker and fiercely independent. Lisa is always devoted to her students in her rural school district where poverty and neglect are daily occurrences. Lisa has lived this reality for many years and is a determined true revolutionary who believes in justice for the humans, nature, animals, the water, air and sky. We are lucky to have her carrying these voices and spirits into the Ranked Choice Voting election here in Maine next November. Please do what you can to help pass the word. See her July 4 message *here*... more »

President Trump Executive Order to Build Monuments To American Heroes – A National Garden…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 18 hours ago
How do you confront the lunacy of the anti-American leftists intent on removing American monuments? Well, if you are President Donald John Trump, you build more of them. Hence, an executive order establishing A National Garden of American Heroes: [Executive … Continue reading →

Why China's Air Force Loves This Ancient Russian Bomber

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* [image: By Unknown author - DefenseImagery.mil ID DN-SC-86-00466 [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=973124] The crazy history of the Tu-16 bomber. *Key Point: *Beijing has imported many Soviet or Russian-made planes. Here is how the Tu-16 became useful to both countries. This Soviet-designed heavy bomber is still in Service with China’s PLA Air Force—nearly 70 years after its first flight. *The Soviet Union Enters the Jet Age* In the aftermath of the Second World War, the Soviet Union was strapped for bombers. Th... more »

In Just Three Years, Americans Have Double the Amount of Time They Stream Content

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, United States* And that is a really big deal. Here's why. The average amount of time spent by the average consumer on streaming video has nearly doubled from 2017 to 2020, and has reached close to seven hours. Also, the adoption rate of pay-TV has dropped, in that three-year period from 75 percent to 62 percent. That's according to *Set-top Box Innovations and Trends*, a new report issued this week by Parks Associates. In addition, nearly three-quarters of broadband-equipped households in the U.S. subscribe to at least one streaming service, and nea... more »

Anatomy of a counter-insurgency

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
On May 25, 2020, police in Minneapolis Minnesota murdered George Floyd in cold blood. Responding to allegations of counterfeit money, police arrested Floyd, with one officer kneeling on his neck for nearly nine minutes, ultimately suffocating him. The killing was captured on video and quickly spread across the internet.

Panic and the Pandemic ‘Down Under’: The Ultimate Unseen Enemy

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
In the southeastern corner of Australia a State of Emergency has replaced what was known until recently only as the State of Victoria. The unseen enemy has been a fact of modern life since the 1950s but at least the red under the bed could be seen if found. COVID-19 is the ultimate unseen enemy, because it literally cannot be seen except through a microscope and noone knows where it is and when it will strike.

Mission to explain Covid and its consequences

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
AS EDITOR of The Lancet, Richard Horton was one of the first to highlight the research coming out of China about the evolving Covid-19 pandemic and his frustration and anger at countries who ignored these early warnings has led to the publication of this book.

83 Tons Of Fake Gold Bars: Gold Market Rocked By Massive China Counterfeiting Scandal

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
Faking a gold bar using tungsten actually works well. Same weight. Not so using copper. I am cautious thinking ultrasound would pick up a tungsten fake. This will be particularly true if the gold thickness is really thin which with the smaller bars would be practical. The picture shows us an likely example. Copper should fool no one at all. There is a real weight difference.. Here it appears that no one went to the expense of making it actually difficult and merely made sure no one asked questions. Thus all the gold used as collateral in China could be fabricated and the... more »

Activist Michael Schellenberger Officially Recants on behalf of Environmentalists

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
Better late than never. Yes there is climate change but it is not terribly important at all and we have been duped by the intellectual perverts rationalizing non climate agendas. Those who have never been duped have had to keep their heads down to avoid ever been a target. A paid troll actually informed me that my audience was too small to bother with. Now understand what this really means. It is truely over and the whole MEME is now been kicked to the curb by anyone who has an ounce of sense to be picked up by your local marxists. Hello AOC. I also suspect that all th... more »

Why had the Japanese not disembarked on Pearl Harbor and annihilate the base and everyone there?

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
They had surprise. And you have exactly that time window to exploit that surprise. The real choice was to do Malaya and Singapore or to occupy Hawaii. Anchoring the bulk of the Japanese fleet at Pearl would have allowed the entire island chain to be fully occupied and DEFENDED. The USA woud have been forced to sit on the west coast and build up resources and manpower against a potential Japanese attack and invasion which is a pretty miserable strategic position. The Japanese would need to postpone their SE asia expansion but that was completely possible with the weight ... more »

Bizarre Humanoid Encounter Near Apalachicola, Florida

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
This sounds like a gargoyle or chupacabra. Blood on it head suggests it was getting into its meal and not an injury. It is interesting that these creatures do not usually come after us. This is likely related to our mind blindness. It is certainly an unpleasant creature and let us leave it at that. I get the impression it had a lot of leg and it could be something different completely that we have here. *Bizarre Humanoid Encounter Near Apalachicola, FloridaThursday, June 25, 2020A Florida Panhandle resident describes a frightening encounter he had with an unkno... more »

Bolsonaro Government to Allocate R$500 Million to Protect Amazon Native Forest

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, July 3rd, the federal government through the Ministry of the Environment created the Floresta+ (Forest+) Program to value those preserving and caring for the country's native forest. The pilot project will start by allocating R$500 (US$94) million for the conservation of the Legal Amazon. The program relies on […] The post Bolsonaro Government to Allocate R$500 Million to Protect Amazon Native Forest appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Chooses Renato Feder as Minister of Education

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro has selected the Secretary of Education of Paraná and former executive Renato Feder to be the new Minister of Education. The decision was confirmed by sources. Feder had met with Bolsonaro before the President chose Carlos Alberto Decotelli, who resigned after allegations of inconsistencies . . . […] The post Bolsonaro Chooses Renato Feder as Minister of Education appeared first on The Rio Times.

New Cyclone Could Hit Santa Catarina State Next Week

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new cyclone (extratropical storm) is expected to strike Santa Catarina next Tuesday, July 7th. However, the phenomenon should not be as intense as the bomb cyclone that hit the state this week. "The cyclone we experienced on June 30th and July 1st was different, mainly as a result of […] The post New Cyclone Could Hit Santa Catarina State Next Week appeared first on The Rio Times.

“Increased warming in latest generation of climate models likely caused by clouds”

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 19 hours ago
“The new research, published in Science Advances, gives an overview of 39 updated models that are part of a major international climate endeavor, the sixth phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6). The models will also be analyzed for … Continue reading →

Man killed in shark attack off Fraser Island

Just In - 19 hours ago
Queensland police confirm a man who was attacked by a shark while diving off Fraser Island, off the coast from Hervey Bay, died at the scene.

Sharks lose Matt Moylan but still thrash Titans 40-10

Just In - 19 hours ago
Cronulla overcomes the early loss of full-back Matt Moylan to another injury to run out comprehensive winners over the Titans on the Gold Coast.

Four residents of Newmarch House aged care home tested for coronavirus

Just In - 19 hours ago
Four residents at Newmarch House aged care home in Sydney's west, linked to one of Australia's worst outbreaks of COVID-19, are being tested for coronavirus after showing flu-like symptoms.

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey charged with indecent assault

Just In - 19 hours ago
Collingwood says forward Jordan De Goey will remain with the Magpies' football program while his case runs its course after he is charged with indecent assault over a 2015 incident.

West Coast Eagles crush Sydney Swans to end AFL losing run

Just In - 19 hours ago
The Eagles finally record a win during their stay in Queensland, beating the Swans convincingly by 34 points on the Gold Coast.

Polls close, counting begins in Eden-Monaro by-election

Sue Daniel at Just In - 19 hours ago
A "very close" result is predicted in the Eden-Monaro by-election as voting ends and counting begins in the first federal ballot since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air of the dog: Sky's the limit for Bongo and his vintage biplane

Bec Whetham at Just In - 19 hours ago
After a shaky start in the air Bongo the 13-year-old Maltese shih tzu cannot get enough of travelling around the country with his aviation-loving owner.

More than 3,000 Melbourne public housing residents placed into ‘hard lockdown’

Just In - 19 hours ago
Police will be stationed on every floor of nine public housing estates in inner Melbourne to ensure residents do not leave their units due to a coronavirus outbreak.

Thousands march in Brisbane over black deaths in custody

Kate McKenna at Just In - 19 hours ago
Protesters take to Brisbane streets chanting "no justice, no peace" and vow to continue the momentum of recent Black Lives Matter protests to call attention to the issue of Aboriginal deaths in custody.

Why U.S. F-35s, Stealth Bombers and Attack Drones Could Fail in a War

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC22OE9QNKB8&share=true] Fighter jets, stealth bombers, attack drones and air-traveling missiles all need to “operate at speed” in a fast-changing great power conflict era. What that means is that “sensor to shooter” time (how fast data can go from a sensor to a war-fighter) needs to be drastically sped up. Without that speed, warfighters won’t be able to react as quickly to threats and it will be harder to win. Fighter jets, stealth bombers, attack drones and air-... more »

Nazi Germany's Cloud of Doom: Hitler Built Over Twenty Thousand of These Deadly Fighters

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: DAYTON, Ohio -- Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)] At peak production, 22 FW-190s were being produced daily. On July 28, 1943, Luftwaffe Oberleutnant Erwin Clausen shot down another two B-17 Flying Fortresses to add to the two he had shot down the previous day. There were 15 other Focke-Wulf FW-190 pilots that claimed downing a bomber in defense of the aircraft works at Kassel and Oschersleben. It is believed that this was the first time that the Luftwaffe’s single... more »

The Taurus TH9 Compact: A Self Defense Gun Like No Other

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Here are some of its amazing features. *Key Point*: The TH9 Compact has all of the features of American and European compact handguns but at a considerably lower price point. Handgun market prices, especially for compact self-defense handguns, often tend to group at around the same price point. One gun that comes in at considerably less than other compact guns is the Taurus TH9 Compact. The TH9 Compact brings all the features found in domestically priced handguns and delivers them at a price point for budget shooters. Forjas Taurus, or Taurus Forge, ... more »

Nazi Germany's Monster Battleship Tirpitz Never Fired a Single Shot Against Another Battleship

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: Battleship Tirpitz photographed from Astern. 1931. US. Navy Online Library of Naval Historical Center.] Bigger than the Bismarck. *Key Point:* Allied airpower, limited fuel, and the cracking of the Enigma code kept the *Tirpitz* from inflicting serious damage. The *Tirpitz *was the follow-on sistership of the notorious *Bismarck*, a monster battleship designed from the get-go to vastly exceed the tonnage-limitations stipulated by the Washington Naval treaty Nazi Germany was still supposedly adhering to in the early 1930s. However, on... more »

Behold: The Five Greatest Firearms Innovators of the 20th Century

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETLGJBRAA&share=true] Inventors don't get as much credit as they used to. Sure, it is known that Al Gore invented the Internet—or so he claimed—while Mark Zuckerberg invented Facebook. But unlike the light bulb or airplane, a lot of our modern conveniences aren't remembered for who invented them. This is especially true in the case of gun designers. *Key Point: *Inventors are often forgotten. But let's not forget these ones. Inventors don't get as much credit as they... more »

Will COVID-19 Regulations Kill Off the British Pub?

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 19 hours ago
*21WIRE + UnHerd* | Will red tape make business unsustainable for these public venues?

Mount Rushmore Independence Day Fireworks and Celebration – Video and Pictures….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 19 hours ago
Here’s a video of the full event, and of the spectacular fireworks at Mount Rushmore; with some excellent pictures of the day’s events. Happy Birthday America.ENJOY: . Speech and Transcript Will Follow Here’s the fireworks:

British warplanes intercept Russian long-range bombers

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: British warplanes intercept Russian long-range bombers] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:15 A.M.) – On Friday, the British Air Force sent Typhoon fighters from Lossiemouth Air Force Base in Scotland to accompany Russian aircraft while flying in international airspace. “The Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters took off to monitor the flight of a Russian long-range aircraft into international airspace in northern Scotland,” a statement from the British Air Force said. It is worth noting that the Russian aircraft did not enter the flight information region in the United Kingdom, and therefore, “... more »

Aircraft makes emergency landing in Greece

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Aircraft makes emergency landing in Greece] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Greek authorities announced that a Ryanair plane, on its way from Berlin to Athens, made an emergency landing at Thessaloniki Airport with 164 people on board. The Ministry of Civil Protection said, “The plane sent a distress signal and requested that it be allowed to make an emergency landing over the Greek Halkidiki area.” They added, “The crew members reported a fire,” but a spokeswoman for Ryanair said, “The reason for the emergency landing was the emission of an unknown smell in the cockpit,”... more »

US deploys 2 aircraft carriers to South China Sea in show of force towards Beijing

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: US deploys 2 aircraft carriers to South China Sea in show of force towards Beijing] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 A.M) – The United States has decided to send two aircraft carriers to the South China Sea to conduct exercises near a site where China is carrying out naval exercises. The Wall Street Journal said on Saturday, that the aim of this step is “to send a clear message to China that the United States is not satisfied with the military escalation of Beijing in the region,” referring to the group’s commander. Continue reading US deploys 2 aircraft carriers to South China Sea in... more »

The Daily Brief 2020-07-03

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-07-03] This is a summary of *18* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Egypt, Libya, Sirte, Turkey, Iran, Raqqa, Syria, Idlib, Ansarallah, Saudi, Yemen, Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, ISIS, US, China, India, Modi, Russia*. Categories covered in this brief: North-Africa, Iran, Syria, Turkey, Gulf, Yemen, Lebanon, Middleeast, Iraq, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - ‘Mother of all battles’ in Libya is close: military expert - Iran announces they have found out cause of nuclear rea... more »

ESO telescope catches the disappearance of massive unstable star

Astronomers have discovered the absence of a massive unstable star in the Kinman Dwarf galaxy using ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT). One explanation offered is the end of a luminous blue variable (LBV) eruption of a surviving star, with a mild drop in...... Read more »

How Largely Hidden Trends Are Shattering the Global Trade System

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
Howy national conflicts, new concerns about security and supply chain risk, and technology are reshaping trade networks to be closer to home.

Unable to Post Because of Access Problem / Virus Hacking …

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
I have no access via my PC. Not sure why as access via mobile appears to be ok. Could be a IP address hacking attack or … ? Rgds Mosesman

The Art of Burganov: A Lasting Reminder of U.S.- Russia Friendship

Edward Lozansky at The Duran - 20 hours ago
By Edward Lozansky For many open-minded Americans and Russians it has become a tradition to congratulate each other on their independence days, which are June 12 for Russia and July 4 for America. This year we decided to note some Russian artistic works, which in the current political atmosphere might speak better than words when […] More The post The Art of Burganov: A Lasting Reminder of U.S.- Russia Friendship appeared first on The Duran.

The Dark side of Joe Biden

Face_Smiley at The Duran - 20 hours ago
Before you watch this video, I want to say that I don’t under any circumstances support Joe Biden. Joe Biden is going to be the main man to stand against Donald Trump in oncoming presidential elections in the U.S. But his figure now is too strange. He has already been blamed for harassment and now […] More The post The Dark side of Joe Biden appeared first on The Duran.

Why Prince Andrew Should Not Speak To The FBI

TheDarkMan at The Duran - 20 hours ago
The arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell this week has led to a media feeding frenzy and calls for Prince Andrew to talk to the FBI, including from the lead lawyer prosecuting the case, Audrey Strauss of the Southern District, New York. He should not. The answer to the question why not is two words: Michael Flynn. […] More The post Why Prince Andrew Should Not Speak To The FBI appeared first on The Duran.

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