Saturday, April 03, 2021

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Why Russia Both Covets and Thinks Poorly of American Aircraft Carriers
Lyle J. Goldstein, The National Interest - 16 minutes ago
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Russian Navy, Americas* [image: Russian Navy] U.S. aircraft carriers are the envy of the world, but they are also very costly and might be too easy to take out in battle. *Key point: *Moscow has an incentive to play down the might of the American navy. However, that does not mean that they are completely wrong or that Russia would not love to get some of its own super aircraft carrriers. The 2019 iteration of the naval exercise *Sea Breeze*, which brought together nineteen nations (mostly from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and thirty-two ships, ende...
Simply the Best: Why Patton Was One of the Top U.S. Generals
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 minutes ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* George Patton’s unique upbringing was the correct formula for bringing out the best in a dyslexic person. It provided the only way for him to become a historic figure of his stature. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *General George S. Patton, Jr., was one of the most flamboyant and controversial figures of World War II. His career was also one of the most thoroughly documented of any of the war’s great commanders. Historians have had a treasury of material at their disposal as Patton was a prolific writer, kept personal diaries, and...
68 Tons of Trash: Meet Nazi Germany's Worst World War II Tank
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 minutes ago
*Warfare History Network* *World War II Tank, Europe* The weird and less than martial names assigned to this 68-ton fighting vehicle were oddly fitting. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the United States and the Soviet Union settled early on basic, proven, armored fighting vehicles (the Sherman and the T-34 respectively, along with families of supporting tank destroyers), Nazi Germany produced an ultimately bewildering and industrially wasteful variety of machines. World War II tanks usually had aggressive- or ferocious-sounding names, such as Hellcat, Panther, or Tiger...
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 03 April 2021
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 35 minutes ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
He Is Risen
Menagerie, The Last Refuge - 50 minutes ago
Gospel Jn 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have […] The post He Is Risen appeared first on The Last Refuge.
April 4th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 75
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post April 4th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 75 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Sunday April 4th – Open Thread
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Sunday April 4th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
President Trump Calls for Unrelenting Boycott of All Corporations Working Against U.S. Election Security: “Don’t Go Back To Their Products Until They Relent”
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
President Trump doubles down calling for a complete and unequivocal boycott of businesses and products that align against the interests of our nation. This can work if the American people commit to the boycott: Major League Baseball, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, JPMorgan Chase, ViaCom CBS, Citigroup, Cisco, UPS and Merck. Abandon these companies until they relent […] The post President Trump Calls for Unrelenting Boycott of All Corporations Working Against U.S. Election Security: “Don’t Go Back To Their Products Until They Relent” appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Get Out!
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
Fire and brimstone is making a comeback. This is how you handle police who enter a church without a warrant. They’re lucky they only got a tongue-lashing: s. 176 of the Criminal Code makes it a crime to disturb a church service. Those @CalgaryPolice thugs were breaking the law (and knew it). pic.twitter.com/0XhAuwv0yg — Ezra… Continue reading →
Hard boiled Easter eggs don’t last forever; store safely and eat soon
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
After boiling eggs, decorating them, hunting them, and adding them to candy baskets, families need to make sure leftover hard boiled eggs are handled properly so no one gets sick. Eggs can cause food poisoning because salmonella is a common bacteria found in uncooked and unbroken eggs. Salmonella can be present on both the outside... Continue Reading
Snopes Flags National Review As ‘False’: Lester Holt Didn’t ‘Ditch Objectivity’
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 hour ago
By Tim Graham ~ On Thursday, National Review posted a blog by Zachary Evans headlined “NBC’s Lester Holt Urges Journalists to Ditch Objectivity: ‘Fairness Is Overrated.’” This offended the “independent fact-checkers” at Snopes.com, who flagged the headline — not the article — as “False.” Once again, they’re complaining about a lack of context. They’re arguing about […]
Germany supports food safety in African countries
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
Two German agencies are helping to boost food safety and consumer protection in Tunisia. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), both part of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), are lending their expertise to the project. Tunisia adopted a new food... Continue Reading
No Silver Bullet On Energy
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 hour ago
By Ronald Stein ~ With some energy literacy, folks may realize that there may not be a silver bullet answer for all of humanity’s energy needs. Whether you ultimately drive an internal combustion engine vehicle or an EV, and get exposed to electricity from wind, solar, coal, natural gas, nuclear, or hydro generation, will depend […]
April 4, 2021: Reader Tips
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
I’m not usually impressed with most websites but this one is rather cool: radio.garden It provides you with a movable map, allowing you to tune into radio stations and some airport channels, around the world. Your worldly or local tips would be mightily appreciated!
An Easter Hallelujah...
Adrienne, Adrienne's Corner - 1 hour ago
*performed by 10 year old Cassandra Star & her 19 year old sister Callahan.* The lyrics say it all. With gratitude to the writer, Kelley Mooney, for these special Easter lyrics (see below.) Also included below is Kelley Mooney's performing her lyrical adaptation of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah which she wrote in 2006. Her performance at a small gathering is also inspirational. *A crown of thorns placed on His headHe knew that He would soon be deadHe said did you forget me Father did you?They nailed Him to a wooden crossSoon all the world would feel the lossOf Christ the Ki...
Righteous, Pastor in Calgary Throws Out COVID Police
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
This is how all efforts to stop Christian worship should be handled. Christian pastor Artur Pawlowski confronts the COVID compliance police who attempt to enter his church on this holiest of days. This is righteous ! Posted in 1st Amendment, Big Government, Big Stupid Government, Canada, CDC, Christian Values, Coronavirus, First Amendment, Police action, […] The post Righteous, Pastor in Calgary Throws Out COVID Police appeared first on The Last Refuge.
About that second shot…
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 2 hours ago
The important part starts at the 8 minute mark. From today’s show.
The Power lies within you
People for Life and Freedom, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
https://twitter.com/wemustrisenow/status/1378460422064402434 The post The Power lies within you appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Frein’s parents not entitled to return of guns, judge rules
Hal Apeeno, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
Yahoo News Apr. 3—The parents of convicted cop killer Eric Matthew Frein are not entitled regain dozens of firearms seized from their home as part... The post Frein’s parents not entitled to return of guns, judge rules appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Very Frail Seniors
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 2 hours ago
What’s wrong with how the pandemic’s been handled? From today’s Roy Green Show. Alternate link.
Real Sociedad Edges Athletic to Win Copa del Rey
Mikel Oyarzabal’s successful penalty in the 63rd minute made the difference on Saturday as Real Sociedad nipped Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to win the Copa del Rey for the third time in its history.
Liverpool Thumps Arsenal to Edge Closer to Top 4
Liverpool turned in a solid performance on Saturday to best Arsenal 3-0 and climb to fifth place in the Premier League.
Barty Retains Miami Open Title as Injured Andreescu Retires
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty held onto the Miami Open title she won in 2019 – the event was cancelled last year due to coronavirus – as an injury forced Bianca Andreescu to withdraw from Saturday’s final before the end of the second set.
Manchester City Goes 17 Points Clear Atop Premier League
Manchester City lead the Premier League by 17 points after defeating Leicester City 2-0 on Saturday to avenge an embarrassing 5-2 home loss to the Foxes earlier in the season.
Real Madrid Tops Eibar to Keep Title Defense Alive
Reigning LaLiga champion Real Madrid beat second-from-bottom Eibar 2-0 on Saturday to stay in touch with current leader Atletico Madrid.
10-Man Chelsea Slips to Shock 5-2 Defeat to West Brom
West Bromwich Albion stunned on Saturday a short-handed Chelsea with an astonishing 5-2 win at Stamford Bridge to end the Blues’ unbeaten start under manager Thomas Tuchel and give the Baggies a much-needed boost in their fight to avoid relegation.
The ‘Special Effects’ Michelangelo Used to Illuminate Moses on Easter
Renaissance artist Michelangelo, who built the tomb of Pope Julius II, studied and manipulated the light entering through windows during the spring equinox so that ornate sculptures, including one of an angry Moses, would be bathed in dramatic, theatrical and natural light on Easter.
Thousands Across Germany Join Lockdown Protests
Thousands of people in Berlin, Stuttgart and other German cities took to the streets on Saturday to protest against coronavirus restrictions.
Battle of the Beets: Ukraine Claims Borscht as Its Own in Break with Moscow
Ukraine has officially applied for its national dish – a beetroot soup called borscht – to be added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list.
Italy Enters 3-Day Easter Lockdown
Italy entered lockdown on Saturday to contain a new surge in coronavirus cases over Easter, a holiday which Italians traditionally celebrate with family gatherings and trips to the coast.
Lebanon Imposes Tough Easter Lockdown
A strict lockdown came into force in Lebanon on Saturday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during Easter.
Escalating Tensions with Russia in East Ukraine Alarms US, NATO
Tensions in eastern Ukraine, where a war between the Ukrainian army and Russian-backed separatists has been simmering since 2014, have soared in recent weeks with Kiev and Moscow accusing each other of mobilizing troops and preparing for a possible offensive, as the US and NATO look on with concern.
Bangladesh to Impose Week-Long Lockdown as COVID Cases Surge
The government of Bangladesh announced on Saturday that it would impose a week-long nationwide lockdown from Monday to try and contain a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Paris Youth Flout COVID-19 Rules with Illegal, Secret Parties
Young residents of Paris have turned to secret gatherings and parties to escape the pandemic, despite a surge in coronavirus cases that has led to a third lockdown in a year.
India Registers Nearly 90,000 COVID Cases in a Day, Highest in Six Months
India registered 89,129 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest daily caseload since September – when the number of daily infections had surged to nearly 100,000 during the pandemic’s peak – authorities said on Saturday.
Six Policemen Killed in Myanmar Police Station Attack
Six policemen were killed on Saturday in an attack on a police station in the Sagaing region, central Myanmar, according to local press, as protests against the military junta – whose brutal crackdown since the Feb. 1 coup has led to the death of at least 550 – continue.
Taiwan to Take a Week to Clear Train Tracks after Accident That Killed 50
The efforts to remove the wagons from the railway tracks in eastern Taiwan, where at least 50 people were killed and 144 injured in a massive train accident on Friday, is set to continue for an additional week, authorities said on Saturday.
Disease Department Scraps Test, Quarantine for Vaccinated US Travelers
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that people who have been vaccinated can travel within the United States without having to present a negative COVID-19 test or undergoing quarantine.
India Sets Sights on Low-Cost Satellite Launch Market
India’s space program has become a success story despite having to do with limited resources, and now the country is seeking to take advantage of its reputation of providing reliability at low cost to boost its presence in the multi-million-dollar market of commercial satellite launches.
More US-NATO war games: who are they aimed at?
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 3 hours ago
DEFENDER-Europe 21 operations begin this month across Europe and continue through June. *US Navy destroyer in the Black Sea* DEFENDER-Europe 21 is not only in Pacific region it is also in Europa, but not like in 2020 in the Baltic region, now it is in the Black Sea region. DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale U.S. Army-led, multinational, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO and partners. DEFENDER-Europe 21 includes a greater number of NATO ally and partner nations conducting activities over a wider area than what was pla...
Soviet Weapon, American Grunts: These Commandos Used the AK-47 Rifle
WarIsBoring, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*WarIsBoring* *Vietnam War, Asia* [image: Vietnam War] This iconic weapon has been used across the world, including during the Vietnam War. *Key point: *The AK-47 is one heck of a reliable rifle, able to function well in a variety of harsh conditions. Given the problems with some of America's weapons, some U.S. servicemembers picked up the enemy's rifle for use in the field. While the Soviet *Avtomat Kalashnikova* has become the iconic weapon of bad guys in Hollywood blockbusters and big-budget video games, U.S. commandos made good use of the rugged rifles in Vietnam. *This fir...
Russia vs. Nazi Germany: The War Within World War II That Was a Slaughter
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* The states occupied by the Soviet Union at the end of the war remain deeply suspicious of Russian intentions. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The war between Germany and the Soviet Union officially began in late June 1941, although the threat of conflict had loomed since the early 1930s. Germany and the USSR launched a joint war against Poland in September of 1939, which the Soviets followed up with invasions of Finland, Romania, and the Baltic states across the following year. After Germany crushed France and determined that it could not e...
Could China Soon Overcome America’s Submarine Supremacy?
Lyle J. Goldstein, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Chinese Navy, Asia* U.S. submarines may well be extremely quiet, yet still vulnerable to detection by active pinging from dipping sonars deployed by helicopters. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The above brief survey of recent Chinese writings on ASW force development provides additional evidence to support the apparently growing notion that U.S. undersea superiority could be a gradually, but steadily, fleeting advantage. An obvious policy recommendation may follow that the U.S. submarine force must be large enough that it can sustain losses in battle aga...
Why Jordan’s Apparent Coup Attempt Could Throw the Middle East Into Turmoil
Adam Lammon, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Adam Lammon* *Jordan, Middle East* Jordan has weathered a series of dire challenges in recent years, including the hosting of millions of refugees and new stresses brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. On Saturday, Jordanian authorities arrested nearly twenty people and placed the kingdom’s former crown prince under house arrest. As first reported by the *Washington Post*, Jordanian officials moved swiftly to quash a “well-organized” and “far-reaching” alleged coup attempt against King Abdullah II, who has ruled Jordan since 1999 and is a close U.S. and Israeli ally. In a notewo...
Cocaine and Alcohol: A Combination That Could Kill You
The Conversation, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*The Conversation* *Health, Americas* Cocaine is a dangerous substance on its own, but becomes particuarly deadly when combined with alcohol. When anyone under the age of 40 is admitted to a hospital emergency department complaining of chest pain, the doctor is likely to ask if the patient has taken cocaine. Cocaine use is a risk factor for heart attacks, but that risk is magnified when combined with alcohol. According to EU data, around 2.3m young adults (aged 15-34) in Europe used cocaine in the last year. And cocaine use in the UK has been increasing rapidly, with Bristol an...
Ruger SP101: The Best Small Self Defense Gun You Can Buy?
Richard Douglas, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Richard Douglas* *Guns, * Though its price slightly above average, the Ruger SP101 is very durable and an excellent choice for anyone who needs a solid revolver for personal defense. Ruger’s SP101 is a small, durable, and elegant-looking revolver that’s great for concealed carry, personal defense, or even home defense. It’s available in a variety of calibers, including .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .327 Federal, and .22 LR. Throughout my years of owning this little revolver, I’ve never had any failures whatsoever. It’s incredibly reliable and built for years of consistent service. ...
Teach us to be true
Avedon, Avedon's Sideshow - 4 hours ago
Victor Molev's "City of Wandering Towers" is way outside of my price range but nice to look at, and is part of the Amazing Fantasy Cities collection. "Recreational Marijuana Is Now Legal in New York: Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana on Wednesday, making New York the 16th state to do so. Cuomo signed the bill a day after it passed in the State Legislature. Parts of the law went into effect immediately..." The GOP didn't want anyone talking about the popularity of Biden's pandemic relief bill, so they made up another border crisis and that's what ...
Unique 4/3/21 Date Draws Lines for Vegas Wedding Licenses
AP News, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas ahead of a unique date to tie the knot: 4/3/21.
Rapper DMX on Life Support After Heart Attack, Lawyer Says
AP News, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support at White Plains Hospital.
Armed Forces ready to vaccinate Brazilians, says Bolsonaro
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said today (3) that the Armed Forces can and should help administer Covid-19 vaccines to the population. "The Armed Forces are at the disposal to also begin to vaccinate, collaborate to vaccinate. Practically all barracks in Brazil are equipped for this," said Bolsonaro alongside new Defense Minister […] The post Armed Forces ready to vaccinate Brazilians, says Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Facebook is still used to buy and sell guns in Brazil, says Núcleo newspaper
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Facebook is still used for direct trade ads for firearms between users of the network, which violates community guidelines implemented in 2016 and the platform's efforts to curb the practice. A 'Núcleo' investigation found more than 20 recent posts of arms buying and selling on the platform and dozens of […] The post Facebook is still used to buy and sell guns in Brazil, says Núcleo newspaper appeared first on The Rio Times.
Please sir, give me another lashing!
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 5 hours ago
Is there no limit to what the sheep statists will put up with?!?
Are Hockey Players being subjected to blackmail/extortion--forced to either take CovID-19 "vaccine" or... never play professional Hockey again???!!!
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 2 hours ago
*Canucks Rookie Nils Hoglander* There's a fishy stench emanating from the *Rogers Hockey Arena* that the *Vancouver Canucks Hockey Team* call home. I can smell it all the way out here in Coquitlam. Over the Easter Weekend...all the Canucks Hockey games have been mysteriously cancelled [a huge financial blow to the sports bar/restaurant business] donchaknow. I keep thinking back to what that Chinese doctor said in the video posted yesterday about *keeping everything under lockdown so that the Sheeple suckers will knuckle-under *and take the Experimental m*RNA* Gene-Tampering I...
The Secret 'B-2 Bomber' History Has Forgotten About
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Stealth Bomber, * The YB-49 prototypes suffered an unusual run of bad luck. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The B-2 Spirit, while utilizing radically different technology, bears a strong visual resemblance to its distant cousin. Indeed, the two aircraft share exactly the same wingspan. Northrop adopted the flying wing shape for the B-2 because it offers the advantage of a low radar cross-section. As the United States approached World War II, it enjoyed the luxury of many innovative aircraft companies, and a ton of money to spend. Part of this bounty went to...
Why America Couldn’t Win These Brutal Wars
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* Instead of an easy victory, the British handed the Americans a devastating defeat. Here’s What You Need to Remember: *American military failures have undoubtedly had an impact on the country’s strategic position, but have yet to fundamentally undercut national power. The United States recovered quickly from Operation Drumbeat, Antietam, the disbanding of the Iraqi Army and the defeat in Korea.* *National greatness depends on more than simply victory in battle, as the persistence of U.S. power suggests. Nevertheless, each of these avoidable ...
Easter Eggs: Everything You Want to Know
The Conversation, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*The Conversation* *Culture, Britain* Easter Eggs are plentiful in Great Britain today, but that was not always the case. For weeks (and weeks) in the run up to Easter, brightly packaged chocolate eggs fill the shelves of British supermarkets. Piled high and sold cheap, they are easy to get hold of – even hard to avoid. But this wasn’t always the case. For almost a century after the first ones were produced in the 1870s by Fry’s and Cadbury’s, chocolate eggs were a luxury product. They were expensive, and difficult to find, with specialist confectioners often requiring orders t...
Built for War: Meet Russia’s Impressive Su-27 Flanker Fighter Jet
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Russian Air Force, Europe* [image: Russian Air Force] This excellent warplane was made to take on American jet fighters and is now used by countries such as China. *Key point: *The Su-27 flexible, powerful, and affordable. Here is how it projected Soviet power and how the Chinese made their own copies. To the West, most of the legendary Soviet aircraft of the Cold War came from the design bureau Mikoyan Gurevitch, which spawned such aircraft as the MiG-15, MiG-21 “Fishbed,” MiG-25 “Foxbat” and MiG-29 “Fulcrum.” The single best Soviet fighter of the Cold War, howe...
Brazil records 1,987 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours (April 3)
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 5 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil registered this Saturday 1,987 deaths from covid-19 and 43,515 new infections, according to a survey by the National Council of Health Secretaries (Conass), released this April 3. The country has accumulated 12,953,597 confirmed cases and 330,193 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. The Conass survey is based on […] The post Brazil records 1,987 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours (April 3) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Musical Interlude: 2002, "Inner Light"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
*Full screen a must!* *2002, "Inner Light"*
The Exsultet
Menagerie, The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King’s triumph! Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the earth be glad, knowing an end to […] The post The Exsultet appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Facebook Data on More Than 500M Accounts Found Online
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The information appears to be several years old, but it is another example of the vast amount of information collected by Facebook and other social media sites.
Chet Raymo, “At Home In An Infinite Universe”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
*“At Home In An Infinite Universe”* by Chet Raymo “They are questions that bedeviled thinkers for thousands of years: Is the universe infinite or finite, eternal or of a finite age? It is certainly hard to imagine a universe that extends without limit in every direction, or a universe without a beginning or end. It is equally difficult to imagine a finite universe; what is beyond the edge? Or a beginning or end in time; how can something come from nothing? how can what is cease to be? The problems are so intractable philosophically that their resolution has generally been left to t...
The Poet: Robert Frost, “Acceptance”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 6 hours ago
*“Acceptance”* “When the spent sun throws up its rays on cloud And goes down burning into the gulf below, No voice in nature is heard to cry aloud At what has happened. Birds, at least must know It is the change to darkness in the sky. Murmuring something quiet in her breast, One bird begins to close a faded eye; Or overtaken too far from his nest, Hurrying low above the grove, some waif Swoops just in time to his remembered tree. At most he thinks or twitters softly, ‘safe!’ Now let the night be dark for all of me. Let the night be too dark for me to see Into the future. Let what will be...
The Daily "Near You?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 6 hours ago
Ravena, New York, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
Why Nothing Can Stop Israel in Any War
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Israel Military, Middle East* These weapons are the foundation of why Israel is a military power no one wants to mess with. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *When considering the effectiveness of Israeli weapons, and the expertise of the men and women who wield them, it’s worth noting that for all the tactical and operational success the IDF has enjoyed, Israel remains in a strategically perilous position. Since 1948, the state of Israel has fielded a frighteningly effective military machine. Built on a foundation of pre-independence militias, supplied with ca...
Five Dead Superweapons That Almost Transformed How We Fight
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Superweapons, * The effect of the B-70 on the Air Force would have, on balance, been quite negative. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Technology undoubtedly matters, but only rarely in the sense that an isolated technological achievement lends decisive advantage in tactical engagements. Rather, technological innovations and choices shape the ways in which military organizations, and the broader defense-industrial complex, approach the prospect of war. Weapons die for all kinds of different reasons. Sometimes they happen at the wrong time, either in the midst ...
A short letter to Conservative Pseudo-News Outlets
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 8 hours ago
As a former Republican and now Independent voter, it both saddens and disturbs me how far my former party has fallen, aided and abetted by a deceitful former president. As I see it, the party has embraced conspiracy theories, lies … Continue reading →
NZ Govt to accept liability for vaccines in Pacific – a misleading headline?
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Upon reading this headline my first thought was that the government is accepting liability for damages regarding vaccines. Then of course, we know they have granted indemnity to the vaccine corporations for any adverse events. So why would they be accepting liability? Upon reading the article it becomes clear that they are accepting the responsibility … Continue reading NZ Govt to accept liability for vaccines in Pacific – a misleading headline? →
The story of Aaron Swartz: ‘what we lose when we are tone deaf about technology & its relationship to our civil liberties’
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Anonymous Official 3.5M subscribers This film follows the story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. From Swartz’s help in the development of the basic internet protocol RSS to his co-founding of Reddit, his fingerprints are all over the internet. But it was Swartz’s groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing combined with … Continue reading The story of Aaron Swartz: ‘what we lose when we are tone deaf about technology & its relationship to our civil liberties’ →
Linked to chlorinated water consumption are heart attacks, lowered sperm count, asthma, liver problems, stillbirths, headaches & MORE … learn the health risks & be proactive
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: According to the U.S. Council of Environmental Quality… “The cancer risk to people who drink chlorinated water is 93 percent higher than those who don’t” Dear friend concerned about chlorine, What if that clear, clean-looking liquid you use every day – to quench your thirst, to bathe and…
Did you know that a NZ Doctor’s study on 60K children demonstrated no difference in tooth decay between fluoridated & non fluoridated water?
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: Note: the good Doctor was forced into early retirement for giving us this good piece of news since swept under the proverbial carpet. If you hadn’t already noticed our esteemed ‘authorities’ are good at that. Back in 2006 ‘they’ even lost a body organ sent for 1080 testing…
DoC’s own data reveals each poisoning operation kills on average 12% of NZ’s native kea – “a tragedy easily avoided” – Dr Jo Pollard
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: Dr Jo Pollard, BSc (Hons), PhD Posted by Carol Sawyer (Published in the Greymouth Star, 10 March, 2020) In 1979 scientist Eric Spurr warned that wide scale poisoning of New Zealand with compound 1080, intended to kill introduced mammals, was actually killing kea and many other animals. It…
MUST WATCH! "Homeless Man Talks Reality; Nightmare Coming To America; Homelessness Out Of Control; Tent Cities"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 2 hours ago
*Full screen!* Jeremiah Babe, *"Homeless Man Talks Reality; Nightmare Coming To America;* * Homelessness Out Of Control; Tent Cities"* *○* ○ *4/3/21*: "Feds Warn Mortgage Firms: 'Tidal Wave Of Distress' Coming As Forbearance Programs Set To Lapse" There but for the grace of God... *yet. *
How the Ba*tard Newsom is 'Nudging' California Entertainment Companies to Demand Vaccine Cards of Attendees
Robert Wenzel, null - 6 hours ago
[image: undefined] So this is what the slick, about to be recalled, governor of California is up to now. He on Friday cleared the way for people to attend indoor concerts, theater performances and NBA games for the first time in more than a year. Governor Newsom won’t require testing or proof of vaccination for most of the events. BUT the ba*tard has a nudge that will incentivize entertainment operators to do so. As I previously have pointed out, Cass Sunstein, author of, Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness, is the father of the nudge. He advises all ki...

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