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Brazil retail sales fall in January for third month in a row
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
[image: Brazil, Brazil News, Rio de Janeiro] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian retail sales fell in January for a third consecutive month, official figures showed on Friday, largely in line with expectations and led by declining supermarket, food and drink sales, as well as weakness in the clothing and footwear sector. Researchers at government statistics agency IBGE said the fall was […] The post Brazil retail sales fall in January for third month in a row appeared first on The Rio Times.
Negotiating a Cybersecurity Pact with Russia
Tom Robertson, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Tom Robertson* *Russia, Europe* There is a path forward to a cybersecurity treaty between the United States and Russia, and it has every opportunity to succeed. A pact on cyber aggression is lacking in the current roster of U.S.-Russia bilateral agreements, despite having been proposed by Russia in various forms almost yearly since 2008. Russia’s overtures have been declined by both Republican and Democratic administrations for a combination of myopic domestic political reasons and more thoughtful and legitimate strategic national interest reasons. Now, though, as we approach t...
Could China Spell the End for U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers?
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Aircraft Carriers, * The U.S. carrier fleet is being increasingly challenged in the Pacific. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *There are probably ways to break the Chinese kill chain using electronic or cyber-warfare that would allow a carrier strike group to fight inside the DF-26’s range. The U.S. Navy’s carrier fleet is increasingly challenged in the Western Pacific as China continues its efforts develop anti-access/area denial ( A2/AD) capabilities. Some of those systems include the infamous DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile and Xian H-6K bomber armed with adva...
Meet the Middle East's Most Popular .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *HS 50, Americas* MS .50 rifles are popular due to the generally static nature of warfare when it is between irregular factions in the region. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The HS 50 has qualities that make it ideal for use by militias. The story of the HS 50 may provide clues to its runaway success. Despite being produced and marketed by Steyr, the HS 50 was not originally designed by Steyr’s design team. Rather, Steyr commissioned a German designer, Heinrich Fortmeier to build a .50 caliber single-shot rifle for them. The resulting HS 50 was first demonstrated ...
Reuters Exposé: In Brazil, organized crime siphons billions from gas stations
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Travel across Brazil and you’ll spot signs almost everywhere for BR Distribuidora, the owner of South America’s largest gas station chain. The familiar green-and-yellow logo of the company, formerly a unit of state oil giant Petrobras, is a fixture in big cities and hamlets alike. Less well-known is BR’s effort […] The post Reuters Exposé: In Brazil, organized crime siphons billions from gas stations appeared first on The Rio Times.
Supplement-selling doctor who ran afoul of FDA and state medical board up to 20 retractions
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 16 hours ago
Dove Press, which late last year retracted more than a dozen articles by a U.S. physician who appears to have used the articles and other publications as marketing material for dietary supplements he sold, has pulled six more of his papers. The new retractions make 20 removals by Dove — a unit of Taylor & … Continue reading Supplement-selling doctor who ran afoul of FDA and state medical board up to 20 retractions
Uruguayan female diplomatic officials denounce harassment, verbal abuse and discrimination
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguayan female diplomatic officials charge that they have been victims of "different situations of harassment, verbal abuse and discrimination for a long time," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Wednesday, March 10th, in a press release. The complaints were summarized in a letter sent by the Association of Foreign […] The post Uruguayan female diplomatic officials denounce harassment, verbal abuse and discrimination appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil exported US$6.5 billion in agricultural products in February
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
[image: Brazil,The reduction in the production of corn is expected to affect the agribusiness sector GDP this year] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian agribusiness exported US$6.47 billion in February this year, which represents a 2.8% increase compared to the same month last year (US$6.29 billion). Imports of agricultural products totaled US$1.22 billion (+14.9%), therefore, the balance reached US$5.22 billion. Foreign sales of the other products that Brazil exports rose 4.5%. With this […] The post Brazil exported US$6.5 billion in agricultural products in February appeared first...
Presidential insults and innuendo spark controversy between Ecuador and Argentina
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, on Thursday, March 11th, described his Argentine counterpart, Alberto Fernández, as an "international mafioso" and "stupid" in a message posted on social networks with no apparent target, but confirmed by senior sources of the Presidency that it was directed at him. "Regarding the international […] The post Presidential insults and innuendo spark controversy between Ecuador and Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Constitutional reform”, Paraguay foreign minister’s formula to lead his country out of the crisis
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Infobae) He is 70 years old and has always looked at politics with wit and humor, although these are not exactly amusing times in Paraguay. Euclides Acevedo, Foreign Minister since January in the government of Mario Abdo Benítez, believes that the president should take bold steps to change his country's […] The post “Constitutional reform”, Paraguay foreign minister’s formula to lead his country out of the crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Government believes Brazil’s agriculture feeds the world and is able to boost country’s image abroad
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ministers of Environment, Ricardo Salles, and Agriculture, Tereza Cristina, met with several productive sector representatives on Thursday, March 11th, to discuss how to boost the country's image abroad and Brazil's position at the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), to be held in November, in Glasgow, Scotland. Salles […] The post Government believes Brazil’s agriculture feeds the world and is able to boost country’s image abroad appeared first on The Rio Times.
Immunization passport could force Brazil to make a decision
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The debate over a Covid-19 immunity passport will gain momentum on the international scene, and may lead Brazil to take a decision. It could suffer isolation if its vaccination pace remains as it stands now, sources in Europe say. If countries proceed toward a free flow system of passengers based […] The post Immunization passport could force Brazil to make a decision appeared first on The Rio Times.
Israel's Merkava Tank Is a Beast. So Why Doesn't Everyone Buy It?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Merkava Tank, Middle East* The Merkava tank is sometimes called the most survivable tank in the world. The reasons given usually include its active protection system, forward engine design, urban warfare specific modifications, and thick armor. But do these claims hold up to scrutiny *Here's What You Need to Know*: Most nations have stuck to more traditional designs instead of embracing the Merkava’s frontal engine tank design. The Merkava tank is sometimes called the most survivable tank in the world. The reasons given usually include its active protection system,...
These 4 WWII Weapons Are Some of the Most Overrated Ever
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Military Technology, * Do you agree? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Arguably, the largest battleships ever built actually hampered Japan’s war efforts more than they helped by sucking up resources better used elsewhere. The same could be said for Germany’s Bismarck and Tirpitz—the later of which ended up capsized in a Norwegian fjord after being pounded from the air by British Lancaster bombers. Throughout history, mankind has developed new and often deadly weapons for waging war. Some systems have proven to be effective in battle and have justifiably develop...
Joe Biden’s Stimulus Speech Was a Complete and Total Failure
Conrad Black, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Conrad Black* *Joe Biden’s Stimulus Speech, * [image: Joe Biden Stimulus Speech] President Biden demonstrated his and his party's dependence upon the coronavirus pandemic for the achievement of office and their conduct in office. President Joe Biden's first address to the nation was at least coherent, as he spoke directly to the teleprompter and his diction was comprehensible. But it was repetitive and ungracious and lugubrious. He was incapable of giving the slightest credit to his predecessor, although President Donald Trump is almost solely responsible for advancing the vacci...
AK-47 Copycats? Meet Five Variants of This Famous Gun
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *AK-47, * The AK-47 remains one of the most reliable weapons ever made. *Here's What You Need to Know*: This weapon is so rugged that many countries and groups decided to copy and use it. The AK is one of the most widely copied weapons in the world. Due to liberal granting of licenses to manufacture, many countries in the Warsaw Pact and around the world produced their own versions of the AK. While most of these were simple derivations of the original design with few notable features of their own, some stand head and shoulders above the rest. But which foreign AK v...
Ba, Bang: Just How Good Is U.S. Special Forces' M110K1 Rifle?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *M110K1 Rifle, Americas* Nothing can compare. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Dutch military may be looking into a similar rifle to equip its forces. KAC’s M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) is one of the success stories in small arms procurement for the U.S. military in the twenty-first century. Designed to be a standard semi-automatic precision rifle to be used by various branches and special operation forces, the M110 has largely been successful in that role. The M110 is used by almost every branch of the military and has been adopted by many other mil...
How the US Army Plans to Ensure It Can Beat Russia In a Land War
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Army, * Land war is expected to be completely different going forward. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The U.S. Army plans to build prototypes in the next several years of a new lightweight Mobile Protected Firepower armored vehicle expected to change land war by outmatching Russian equivalents and bringing a new dimension to advancing infantry as it maneuvers toward enemy attack. The US Army plans to build prototypes in the next several years of a new lightweight Mobile Protected Firepower armored vehicle expected to change land war by outmatching Russia...
Debate This: India Should Really Stop Building Aircraft Carriers
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *India Aircraft Carriers, Asia* Indian carriers would be relatively vulnerable in a war against Pakistan. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *This raises the question as to whether India strictly needs carriers at all if it cannot use them during the decisive periods of a conflict — as opposed to, say, less-expensive warships, and more of them, equipped with long-range missiles. The Indian Navy has put out a proposal for its third aircraft carrier, tentatively titled the Vishal due to enter service in the latter 2020s. The 65,000-ton Vishal will be significantl...
Ho 229: The Story Behind Nazi Germany's 'Stealth' Fighter (See the Pic)
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *World War II History, Europe* The Ho 229 might have been a formidable adversary - if they had got in in the air by the war’s end. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Flying wing designs were not an entirely new idea and had been used before in both gliders and powered aircraft. During World War II, Northrop developed its own high-performing XB-35 flying wing bomber for the U.S. military, though it failed to enter mass production. Despite the aerodynamic advantages, the lack of a tail tended to make fly wing aircraft prone to uncontrolled yaws and stalls. Nort...
$1 Million Nurdle Spill Settlement Shines Light on Plastic Pollution During Shipping
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Nurdles are manufactured pieces of plastic resin, which pose hazards to wildlife and contaminate the environment as they breakdown into microplastics.
US Intelligence Reveals Israel Has Bombed “Dozens” Of Iranian Oil Tankers
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
US Intelligence Reveals Israel Has Bombed “Dozens” Of Iranian Oil Tankers by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ All signs are currently pointing to serious escalation in the Middle East between Israel, Iran, and involving the United States – particularly after Israel’s recent claim of an Iranian sponsored attack on an Israeli-owned cargo ship in the Gulf of …
Covid 19 Roundup: Astra Zenica Vaccine May Cause Blood Clots and/or Pfizer Vaccine Works
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Which headline is the one that might grab your attention: "Denmark, Austria halt AstraZenica vaccine rollout after reports of blood clots; Moderna begins testing modified boosters" or "Pfizer/BioNTech release real-world evidence of vaccine efficacy; EMA gives J&J shot thumbs up"...
CWNevada’s receivership might offer blueprint to other financially strapped marijuana businesses
Roger Fillion, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
A once-significant player in Nevada’s cannabis industry is in the final stages of liquidating more than $12 million worth of assets under the guidance of a state court, offering a potential road map for marijuana businesses that are barred from seeking federal bankruptcy protection. The legal procedure, known as a receivership, is a key option […] CWNevada’s receivership might offer blueprint to other financially strapped marijuana businesses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Environment Journal Wrong About Climate Change Increasing Malaria
H. Sterling Burnett, Climate Realism - 17 hours ago
A Google News search today for the term “climate change” turns up an Environment Journal article which claims climate change could increase incidences of malaria. This is wrong. Copious research indicates climate change is unlikely to exacerbate the spread of malaria or other insect borne diseases. In the Environment Journal article, titled “Climate change could […] The post Environment Journal Wrong About Climate Change Increasing Malaria appeared first on Climate Realism.
When light itself becomes a weapon
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 18 hours ago
A few months ago, I ran across an article about "tactical" flashlights and weaponlights. Since I have more than a few of each, I read it with interest. I was intrigued by its description of a very powerful Streamlight Protac HL5-X unit, offering up to a claimed 3,500 lumens output. I didn't trust the claimed light output - I've seen many such claims, most of which bear no relation to reality. However, the reviews seemed to indicate that it lived up to the hype, so I took the plunge and ordered one. It's bigger than the average "tactical" flashlight, comparable in size (abo...
The Feel Good Fallacy Of Elite Philanthrophy
Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 18 hours ago
MacKenzie Scott does not give Science 2.0 any money. I wish she did. For a minute fraction of her $57 billion we could increase the science literacy for Americans quite a lot. I am not criticizing her, just a few months ago she pledged $4 billion to nearly 400 groups, from food banks to community colleges. She didn't have to do that, no rich person does, it is wonderful she did. It would even be great if funding science nonprofits carried the same cultural cachet as funding environmental lawyers, who rake in $2 billion a year from progressive foundations and corporations. You kn...
War Is The Teacher - A Quotation by Scott Kesterson
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 18 hours ago
*War is the teacher, soldiers its students. Faith and Knowledge the greatest weapons of war. Through stories, we reshape the narratives to strengthen our resolve, awaken the truth, expand our vision beyond the limits of the Matrix and bring us closer to God. In the end, God wins.* *Scott Kesterson* *Find out more about Scott at:* *https://www.bards.fm/*
"Isochronic Tones Cognition Enhancer, Extended Version"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 18 hours ago
*Headphones are recommended.* Jason Lewis - Mind Amend, *"Isochronic Tones Cognition Enhancer, Extended Version"* "This music can be used for longer study sessions and will help you to maintain a good level of concentration and focus, while at the same time feeling quite relaxed. This track contains isochronic tones, which is the repetitive beats you hear behind the music. After around 5 or 6 minutes your brainwaves start to synchronize with the frequency of the tones. Then, as the tones change and cycle up and down through a specific frequency range, your brainwaves follow along...
Europe set for Historic Spring Snowfall, as North America braces for Weekend of Record-Busting Blizzards + Sangay Erupts to 41,000 ft (12.5 km)
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 19 hours ago
Snow is a thing of the future, it would appear, the near future -- all-time snowfall records are under threat across Europe and North America in March -- Grand Solar Minimum. The post Europe set for Historic Spring Snowfall, as North America braces for Weekend of Record-Busting Blizzards + Sangay Erupts to 41,000 ft (12.5 km) appeared first on Electroverse.
"Proper Perspective..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 19 hours ago
“Our souls are hungry for meaning, for the sense that we have figured out how to live so that our lives matter, so that the world will be at least a little bit different for our having passed through it. What frustrates us and robs our lives of joy is this absence of meaning. Does our being alive matter?” - Harold S. Kushner “All of us have been dying, hour by hour, since the moment we were born. Realizing this, let all things be placed in their proper perspective. Remember, it is always later than you think.” - Og Mandino “Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will...
Honduras Marks 1 Year of Epidemic with Case Surge, Slow Vaccination
Latin American Herald Tribune - 17 hours ago
One year after the confirmation of the first two COVID-19 cases in Honduras, the country is nearing 180,000 infections including 4,500 deaths as the vaccination process crawls along.
Did North Korea Almost Invade South Korea in 1983?
Edward Chang, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Edward Chang* *North Korea, Asia* North Korea may very well have intended to invade the South. *Here's What You Need to Know*: It is unlikely that the United States or South Korea would have been caught off-guard had an attack actually occurred. The stand-off between the United States and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) versus the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) can be traced, in part, back to the events of 1993 to 1994, when concern over North Korea’s nuclear program became front and center. After North Korea refused to cooperate with international insp...
China's Next Move: A Taiwan Invasion?
Ian Easton, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Ian Easton* *Taiwan and China, Asia* Even if a few hawkish generals were prepared to roll the dice, it's not clear the invasion would succeed. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* It is clearly in the American interest to develop a nuanced understanding of the threat China poses to Taiwan, and to cultivate a strategy that takes this into account. Indeed, it is often the case that only by thinking tragically can tragedy be avoided. It is also true that in the absence of understanding many will buy into Chinese propaganda. A Chinese diplomat in Washington recently threatened that ...
Restaurant association calls for compensation after tighter restrictions in São Paulo
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Restaurant Association (ANR) called for measures to save businesses and jobs, such as the re-enactment of laws that allow the suspension of labor contracts and working hours/wages, after the São Paulo government announced on Thursday, March 11th, the tightening of restrictions on circulation in the state. However, this […] The post Restaurant association calls for compensation after tighter restrictions in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Alert on potential electoral coup in Ecuador
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The general coordinator of the Progressive International organization, David Adler, alerted on Thursday, March 12th, in his official Twitter to the risk of an electoral coup in Ecuador, a country that is preparing the second round of general elections. "Yaku Pérez has endorsed a call for the Armed Forces to […] The post Alert on potential electoral coup in Ecuador appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mayberry v. KKR: Pitched Battle as Attorney General and Defendants Try to Block “Tier 3 Plaintiffs” Pursuing Claims Aggressively
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
The mudslinging! The disingenuous arguments! The clever retorts! The crafty lawyering! Welcome to Mayberry v. KKR, the Tier 3 chapter.
‘How easy it is to impose a dictatorship in Brazil,’ Bolsonaro vents
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said it is easy to impose a dictatorship in Brazil, when once again criticizing governors and mayors for adopting social isolation measures to fight covid-19. The chief executive's lengthy rant came during his weekly stream on social media last night. "Remember that video of us that leaked?! […] The post ‘How easy it is to impose a dictatorship in Brazil,’ Bolsonaro vents appeared first on The Rio Times.
Asteroid 2021 EQ3 to flyby Earth at 0.72 LD on March 16
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 EQ3 will flyby Earth at a distance of 0.72 LD / 0.00186 AU (278 252 km / 172 897 miles) at 04:48 UTC on March 16, 2021. This is the 25th known asteroid to fly past Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year...... Read more »
"The Real Reasons Why Millions Of Americans Will Defy COVID Mandates And Vaccines"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 19 hours ago
*"The Real Reasons Why Millions Of Americans* *Will Defy COVID Mandates And Vaccines"* by Brandon Smith "I suspect a large portion of the public is at least partially aware when they are being pushed or lured into a specific way of thinking. We have certainly had enough experience with institutions trying to manage our thoughts over the years. Governments and mainstream media outlets in particular have made the manufacture of public consent their top priority. This is what they spend most of their time, money and energy on. All other issues are secondary. The media does not objecti...
Peace & Security in Armed Conflicts Mean Presence of Food & Absence of Gunfire
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 12 (IPS) - In 1941, the people of Greece were facing a horrific winter. The Axis powers had plundered local supplies and introduced an extortionate tax on Greek citizens. Allied forces imposed a cruel blockade, cutting off imports. Prices skyrocketed. Hundreds of thousands of civilians perished. Read the full story, “Peace & Security in Armed Conflicts Mean Presence of Food & Absence of Gunfire”, on globalissues.org →
Women Will Not Reach Parity at the Pinnacle of Power for Another 130 Years, Predicts UN
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 12 (IPS) - The United Nations says the highest levels of political power remain the furthest from achieving gender parity in an increasingly male-dominated power structure worldwide. Read the full story, “Women Will Not Reach Parity at the Pinnacle of Power for Another 130 Years, Predicts UN”, on globalissues.org →
Nations Race Toward Reusable Rockets
Land Destroyer, Land Destroyer - 20 hours ago
*March 12, 2021* (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - The original space race was a bipolar affair with mostly political implications for the United States and the Soviet Union. Out of that space race, commercial and military capabilities began to grow in the realm of communication satellites, collecting intelligence, and global navigation. We are now looking at an emerging new space race, one significantly different than the competition of last century. Now, it is no longer just the US and Russia, it is also China, India, Japan, Europe, as well as more recent newcomers like Iran. There are a...
Unstoppable: The 6 Most Powerful Armies Ever Assembled
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Military History, * These armies built and toppled empires. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *America was true to this model through the end of World War II, raising large armies during wartime but quickly dismantling them afterwards. Even still, the U.S. Army since the start of the 20th century as been highly effective, especially in battle against nation-states. It was America’s entry into WWI and WWII that helped tip the balance of power in favor of the allies. The United States also demolished Saddam Hussein’s Army in Kuwait in 1991 and Iraq in 2003. In an an...
Thoughts and Questions
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
The U.S. dollar lost a significant percentage of its value upon the printing of another $2 trillion today. I don’t know how much exactly, but it’s significant. However, if you trust the Federal Reserve (and they love you, you know that), you’ll be swept in the arms of the Great White Father in […] The post Thoughts and Questions appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
"Profiteering Off Poverty" - The Side Of Baltimore The Media Won't Show You
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Quite obviously we have a culture of political elites simply looting the federal funds and putting nothing into the community. Sadly they all have to go, They all learned bad habits simply to go along to get along. It is hard enough to properly apply resources. It is impossdible if all your decision makers have their hand out.. *"Profiteering Off Poverty" - The Side Of Baltimore The Media Won't Show You* *BY TYLER DURDEN* *SATURDAY, MAR 06, 2021 - 21:00* *https://www.zerohedge.com/political/profiteering-poverty-side-baltimore-media-wont-show-you* *Before President Trum...
Tesla is plugging a secret mega-battery into the Texas grid
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Interesting. We now know Texas is not plugged into the National grid which is wehy they had real problems. A stand alone battery thus makes good sense here as that option is unavailable and cash flow is necessary. . This will be important as proof of concept as well providing real world engineering. Recall the battery allows us to potentially eliminate a lot of present line losses. *Tesla is plugging a secret mega-battery into the Texas grid* *Bloomberg News | March 8, 2021 | 8:17 am Battery Metals USA* *Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla (Flickr)* *https://www.mining.com...
Opossum Transforms Into Winged Humanoid - Witnessed by Louisiana Pastor & Wife
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This report is so unexpected that it needs to be taken seriously. First off, the witness is as good as it gets. Better yet the creature after taking cover, chose to come out into a lit portion of the grounds. No possibility of substituion. It is then it demoed its transformation from an opposim to thin winged creature. It then went on to repeat the whole procedure for the audience. Understand that this was a teaching moment. We have indeendent winged humanoid reports that have been unsatisfactory at best that this demo nicely clears up.. This is all a form of communication...
Naomi Wolf: We’ve Reached ‘Step Ten’ of the 10 Steps to Fascism
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
In the end, it cannot stand and i do have faith that it would not. We had to be shown just what was afoot. What is shocking is that obviously bad policy has been applied and it remains in place. Where are the real patriots here? Can we not organize several thousand patriots in Portland of all places and occupy the seats of power andcut off the perps? The law abiding talk a good war, but stay doggo. *Naomi Wolf: We’ve Reached ‘Step Ten’ of the 10 Steps to Fascism* *In her 2008 book, “End of America,” Naomi Wolf outlined the 10 steps those in power use to close down democracie...
Oddments For The Weekend
David, Small Dead Animals - 21 hours ago
Including the hazards of bouncing; a tempting invitation; a captivated cat; scenes of human cunning; and the thrill of hammer restoration. All this and more.
Does China Have an Answer to India’s Arihant Missile Submarine?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* A new submarine promises to give the world’s most populous democratic nation a powerful second-strike nuclear capability. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Thanks to nuclear propulsion, *Arihant* can do twelve to fifteen knots on the surface and twenty-four knots underwater. Maximum diving depth is unknown, and probably a closely held secret, but the Akula class is known to dive to six hundred meters. The submarine is manned by a crew of ninety-five to one hundred. A new submarine promises to give the world’s most populous democratic nation a p...
The F-22 Stealth Fighter: Why Can't America Just Build More?
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *F-22 Raptor, The Americas* How relevant are F-22s to the 2030 fight? *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Building more F-22s sounds great in theory, but it would be very time and money intensive. A 2017 Pentagon report to Congress detailing production retail costs for Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor show that reviving the powerful stealth air superiority fighter would be prohibitively expensive. Moreover, it would take so long to reconstitute the production line that it would not be until the mid to late 2020s before the first “new” F-22s would have flown. By that tim...
China's JF-17 Fighter: Successful Thanks to America's F-16?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *JF-17, Asia* Design wise, the plane is a fusion of Russia's MiG-21 and America's F-16 Fighting Falcon. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The JF-17’s designers have proven adept at keeping up with the times following its entry into service. China’s JF-17 “Thunder” multirole fighter is one of China’s most successful aerospace exports. While it was designed from the outset to be an export fighter, its road to service was very rocky, involving decades of development and even American involvement at some points. Design wise, it’s a fusion of the MiG-21 and the F-16 Fight...
US M1 Abrams vs. Russia's Armata: Who Wins This Tank Showdown?
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Tanks, * There can be only one winner. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Further, there is the question of whether the T-14 can be produced in numbers—that’s very much a factor, given the state of Russia’s economy. Ultimately, it could prove to be a formidable weapon. With the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, the spectre of a massive armored Red Army juggernaut smashing its way through the Fulda Gap is long past, but Russia has continued to develop new tanks and armored vehicles. Meanwhile, the United States has continued to rely on upgr...
Invincible? These Army Tanks and Drones Can Self-Repair
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* Such progress introduces a new scientific frontier with potentially promising combat applications. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The plan, ultimately, is to potentially merge these polymers with other substances to form new composite materials able to exhibit these kinds of natural or biologically inspired self-healing properties. While these composites have not yet been engineered, Army scientists are making progress with initial efforts to engineer these kinds of biologically-inspired polymer materials based on the amino acids which c...
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