Wednesday, June 23, 2021

23 June - Blog I'm Following - 2 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Lawfare6 hours ago
Dangers Posed by Evidentiary Software—and What to Do About It
(Flickr/jbstafford, https://flic.kr/p/9WgUFd; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) It's well known the code is buggy; that's why software updates for anything from apps to operating systems are now the norm. But if the public understands this, the courts have not followed suit. In the UK, there was a major long-running scandal involving the Post Office Limited (POL)—not to be confused with the government-owned Royal Mail, which delivers the mail—and its many-year pursuit of "subpostmasters" whom it accused of theft. The evidence brought against the ... read more
Medical Kidnap6 hours ago
Wolves in Sheep Clothing – Republican Governors are Pro-Bioweapon Injections Despite Opposing COVID-19 “Vaccine Passports”
Governors of the two largest Republican states in the U.S. have recently taken political action to restrict or prohibit "vaccine passports" as a means of discriminating against private citizens who choose not get one of the COVID-19 bioweapon shots. Does this mean that Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis are against the bioweapon shots that have killed tens of thousands of people, and are now being injected into Children? Hardly. In fact, both these two governors, and ALL governors in the United States right now, regardless of political affiliation, are accomplices to mass murder. Unle... read more
United Protest against the 2022 Beijing Olympics
Today there was a protest in Vancouver which was part of a Global Day of Action calling for an Intenational boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The Uyghurs, Tibetans and Hong Kongers were all well represented. They were all speaking out against the atrocities of Communist China. One protester compared the Beijing Olympics in 2022 with the 1936 Olympics that Adloff Hitler hosted. It is a fitting comparison. We can do better. One banner contained three portraits of a multitude of innocent Uyghurs held captive in Communist prison camps in China Hong Kong's last remaining p... read more
Get Ready: Biden’s Child Tax Credit Stimulus Checks are Only 3 Weeks Away
*Rachel Bucchino* *Child Tax Credit, * The IRS recently reported that it would start sending out the credit on a monthly basis to eligible families, with the first payment expected to be issued on July 15. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The IRS and Treasury Department also launched an online tool this week for low-income families who qualify for the child tax credit but don’t file taxes since they don’t make enough income to file. President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in March boosted the child tax credit from $2,000 to as much as $3,600 for ... read more
America's Concorde Ended in Supersonic Failure
*Caleb Larson* *Supersonic Jets, Americas* A solution was never found to supersonic flight's "loud boom" problem. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Supersonic transport was not as revolutionary as had originally been envisioned. The 1960s were a heady time for air transportation. Not only were jet airliners all the rage—so too were SSTs, or supersonic transports. The Soviet Union had been the first to enter into the supersonic jet airliner age with their massive—and problematic—Tu-144 design. The French-Anglo Concorde project would follow just a few months later, and benefited from... read more
Stimulus Check Denied: Parents Can Opt Out of Child Tax Credit Payments
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, Americas* Parents are wondering if they must repay the money—a $250 or a $300 payment per child each month through the end of the year—to the IRS come tax time next year. Earlier this week, the Internal Revenue Service launched two new online tools that are designed to assist eligible families with managing and monitoring the recurring monthly payments from the expanded child tax credits that were approved under President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. The first one is called the Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant, and this wi... read more
Has America's F-117 Nighthawk Found Life After Retirement?
*Caleb Larson* *F-117 Nighthawk, Americas* Although there are likely no plans for the stealth jet to reenter active service, its current mission is likely as a trainer/tester platform. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Despite a Congressionally-approved destruction mandate, few F-117s appear to be resting in boneyards. In a March 2020 Instagram post, an aviation enthusiast posted several photos of an F-117 flying in Star Wars Canyon in California. The canyon, officially known as Rainbow Canyon, is frequently used by the Air Force for pilot training and is favored by aviation photog... read more
The Child Stimulus Check Is Coming, But Should You Accept It?
*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * If you make less than $75,000 per year as a single parent, or if you and your partner together make less than $150,000 per year, you are eligible for the checks. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Right now, all eligible families are automatically signed up to receive the checks. However, it is possible that this might not appeal to you – for instance, if you are expecting another child later in 2021 and want to avoid the hassle of further paperwork, or are hoping to save up for a large expense next summer. In the American Rescue Plan Act, ... read more
Russia Tried To Build Its Own Concorde Jet. It Didn't Go as Planned.
*Caleb Larson* *Concorde, Eurasia* Despite being headed by the venerable Tupolev design bureau, the project was an unmitigated disaster. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Tu-144 was impressive, but ended in failure. The Soviet-built Tu-144 actually flew before its supersonic rival Concorde, though it had a number of flaws inherent to the design that severely limited its usefulness. Part of the problem with the Tu-144 was its weight. Not only was it heavier than the Concorde—by around 20 tons, or 40,000 pounds—it was longer too, by about 12 feet. The Tu-144’s extra weight stem... read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Ex-Sandinista commander Carrión leaves Nicaragua vowing to “fight for political prisoners’ freedom” from exile
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Luis Carrión, 69, is the first of former revolution commanders now opposing Daniel Ortega to announce his exile. Former guerrilla Luis Carrion Cruz, one of the 9 commanders of the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua, reported on Tuesday, June 22, that he left the country amid a wave of arrests of […] The post Ex-Sandinista commander Carrión leaves Nicaragua vowing to “fight for political prisoners’ freedom” from exile appeared first on The Rio Times . read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
‘2-Story’ Trailer: Video Shows RV with Staircase to Loft
The concept of a loft in a trailer or RV might not be new, but the video seemed to quickly catch the interest of millions of TikTok users. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Latin American consumers expect 5G to improve internet services -survey
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The majority of mobile users in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru are optimistic about the new generation of mobile services (5G). The data is part of a survey conducted by Luis Costa & Asoc. at the request of system provider Ciena. The survey reveals that the respondents said […] The post Latin American consumers expect 5G to improve internet services -survey appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Brazil registers a new daily record of confirmed cases of Covid-19 (June 23)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil registered in the last 24 hours 115,228 confirmed cases, a new record of contagions, and 2,392 deaths due to coronavirus, according to official figures on Wednesday. Since the first infection, on February 26 last year, and the first death, on March 12, both in São Paulo, the country now […] The post Brazil registers a new daily record of confirmed cases of Covid-19 (June 23) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com5 hours ago
Did Trump Suggest Sending COVID-19 Patients to Guantánamo Bay?
“We import goods. We are not going to import a virus," Trump supposedly said in the early days of the outbreak. read more
CENSORED NEWS5 hours ago
Europe rallies for Indigenous rights as Zapatistas arrive in Spain
Zapata lives! Zapatista Army Squadron 421 disembarks in Galicia to begin its European tourThe delegation was received by an assembly of collectives from all over the continent in a festive atmosphereBy El Pais"The French group demanded justice for the members of the National Indigenous Congress of the North American country who they said have been assassinated for defending their territory and read more
The COVID Lockdowns Showed Us How Dangerous Social Engineers Have Become
Since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic, governments around the world, along with a handful of unelected medical experts, have been behaving as though they are the social engineers of totalitarian regimes (e.g., fascism, Nazism, and communism). To be more precise, this select group of political leaders and medical experts have upended economies, as well … Continue reading The COVID Lockdowns Showed Us How Dangerous Social Engineers Have Become → read more
The Clumsy Promotion of British Nationalism
I've heard this abomination. Thousands of kids have had to sing it. And now it's your turn. Like many people, I'm prone to ear worms. Those songs that stick in your brain and will not be shaken loose. It's not bad when it's something decent, but for the last two days this ostentatiously patriotic piffle, which all schoolchildren are *officially* being encouraged to sing on 25th June by the Department for Education, has proven an absolute torture. Forget the silly Nazi Germany/Hitler Youth hyperbole peddled by more excitable types, *One Britain One Nation* is the *official* song of... read more
BREAKING NEWS: SOMEBODY WANTED TO KILL US”: LUG NUTS ALLEGEDLY LOOSENED ON PASTOR ARTUR'S TRUCK
*Pastor Artur's Wife Reporting Attempted Murder* *But where is Lil' Turd Jr's Outrage and Disgust* *At this Terrorist Attack???!!!* *Greencrow comments: * *Pastor Arthur Pawlowski *and his family have and are been victimized by the buddies of Lil' Turd Jr. These are the same ones who support The Turd in his CovIDian Psychopathology Globalist Agenda. Where is the Lil' Turd's "Appalled Stance"*[TM].* *Qui Bono? *Pastor Artur Pawlowski's wife Marzena suggests these are "Antifa's" tactics. Who was/is behind "Antifa"? Pastor Artur's wife bravely and courageously names names. She ac... read more
Tell Schools/Universities No Vaccine Mandates for Children/Young Adults!
No vaccine mandates for children and young adults! Tell schools and universities in your state why it’s a bad idea to give COVID-19 vaccines to children. Schools and universities are considering mandates now. Today, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) said that there is ‘likely’ a link between heart inflammation and Pfizer, Moderna […] The post Tell Schools/Universities No Vaccine Mandates for Children/Young Adults! appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
4,000 Fully Vaccinated People in Mass. Test Positive for COVID + More
The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The post 4,000 Fully Vaccinated People in Mass. Test Positive for COVID + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
CDC Finds ‘Likely’ Link Between Heart Inflammation and Pfizer, Moderna COVID Vaccines
During today’s meeting, members of a CDC advisory committee acknowledged 1,200 cases of heart inflammation in 16- to 24-year-olds, and said mRNA COVID vaccines should carry a warning statement — but physicians and other public commenters accused the CDC of exaggerating the risk to young people of COVID, and minimizing the risk of the vaccines. The post CDC Finds ‘Likely’ Link Between Heart Inflammation and Pfizer, Moderna COVID Vaccines appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
MJBizDaily7 hours ago
90-plus marijuana delivery license applications begun in Massachusetts
Over 90 marijuana delivery license applications have been started, and 31 permit applications have already been submitted to regulators, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission chief said. 90-plus marijuana delivery license applications begun in Massachusetts is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
‘If I suicide myself, I didn’t’: John McAfee Found Dead in Jail After Saying He Might Be ‘Epsteined’
[image: mcafee]John McAfee’s death has set off numerous conspiracy theories, tributes and criticism of the extradition to the US read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Jail While Awaiting Extradition to the U.S. on Sketchy Securities Charges
They are saying it was suicide; however, John McAfee didn’t kill himself…. no way. For years McAfee was a romantic outlaw, rough around the edges and a little weird at times, but he also consistently said various elements of the U.S. government were out to get him. McAfee even put a tattoo on his arm […] The post John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Jail While Awaiting Extradition to the U.S. on Sketchy Securities Charges appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Medical Cannabis Expo arrives in Mexico to boost the business
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – At a time of debate in Mexico over the legalization of marijuana for various uses, the Expo Cannabis Medicinal 2021 is being held this week to raise awareness of the growing business and try to encourage investment in medical cannabis farms. “We think cannabis is bad because we are afraid […] The post Medical Cannabis Expo arrives in Mexico to boost the business appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com5 hours ago
Yes, You Can Order Pre-Stained ‘Wet Pants Denim’
Whether one should is another question entirely. read more
Central African Republic entrenched in ‘unprecedented humanitarian crisis’
Defense forces, soldiers from nearby countries and other security personnel have been fighting an “asymmetric war” against armed groups, sparking an “unprecedented humanitarian crisis”, the top UN official in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Central African Republic entrenched in ‘unprecedented humanitarian crisis’”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN General Assembly calls for US to end Cuba embargo for 29th consecutive year
A total of 184 countries on Wednesday voted in favour of a resolution to demand the end of the US economic blockade on Cuba, for the 29th year in a row, with the United States and Israel voting against. Read the full story, “UN General Assembly calls for US to end Cuba embargo for 29th consecutive year”, on globalissues.org → read more
Secretary-General underlines UN commitment to Libya
Full implementation of a historic ceasefire agreement and the withdrawal of foreign forces are critical for consolidating peace in Libya, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday in remarks to a major international meeting aimed at shoring up the country after a decade of civil conflict. Read the full story, “Secretary-General underlines UN commitment to Libya”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
The world once again calls for Cuba embargo end, but U.S. maintains its “no”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba once again received on Wednesday overwhelming support from the international community in its denunciation of the US embargo, with the approval at the UN General Assembly of a resolution demanding the lifting of sanctions; the resolution was again opposed by the United States despite the change of government in […] The post The world once again calls for Cuba embargo end, but U.S. maintains its “no” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Who Is Sonny Tufts?
An old-time legend holds that a celebrity guesting on a radio program announced Sonny Tufts' upcoming appearance with bewildered amazement. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Countries using Chinese vaccines now experiencing coronavirus outbreaks – report
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A number of countries are now experiencing new outbreaks of Covid-19 despite maintaining high vaccination rates of mostly Chinese-made vaccines, suggesting that these drugs may not be as effective in the fight against the coronavirus and its new variants, The New York Times said Wednesday, June 23. The newspaper conducted […] The post Countries using Chinese vaccines now experiencing coronavirus outbreaks – report appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
U.S. to send 3 million J&J Covid-19 vaccine doses to Brazil – White House
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The United States on Thursday will ship 3 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson one-shot Covid-19 vaccine to Brazil, the country with the second-highest coronavirus death toll in the world, a White House official said on Wednesday. The shipment - part of Washington’s pledge to donate 80 million vaccines […] The post U.S. to send 3 million J&J Covid-19 vaccine doses to Brazil – White House appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Brazil’s controversial Environment Minister resigns
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's Minister of Environment, Ricardo Salles, one of Jair Bolsonaro's Cabinet members most questioned for positions apparently contrary to environmental preservation, and who is under investigation for corruption, announced Wednesday, June 23, his resignation from the post. Salles, whom Bolsonaro repeatedly defended despite criticism from environmental groups and even allied […] The post Brazil’s controversial Environment Minister resigns appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Argentina’s GDP rose 2.5 % year-on-year in the first quarter of 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Argentina’s gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a year-on-year rise of 2.5% in the first quarter of the year, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) reported Wednesday. According to official data, Argentina recorded the first annual advance since the first quarter of 2018 – leaving aside the 0.4 % […] The post Argentina’s GDP rose 2.5 % year-on-year in the first quarter of 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner6 hours ago
ZERO new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Wednesday, June 23, and Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin isn’t willing to condemn border protestors
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Border restrictions Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories Nova Scotia announced zero new cases of COVID-19 today (Wednesday, June 23). There are now 60 known active cases in the province; […] read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Chile achieves 80% vaccination, registers lowest number of Covid-19 cases since March
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile registered on Wednesday, June 23, only 2,768 new cases of Covid-19, figures not seen since the beginning of last March, when a new peak of the pandemic emerged in the country, while the authorities announced that 80% of the target population had been vaccinated. New cases decreased by 20% […] The post Chile achieves 80% vaccination, registers lowest number of Covid-19 cases since March appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Major Brazilian banks will have to cut spending more, according to Moody’s
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Major Brazilian banks will have to accelerate the pace of spending cuts this year to cope with tight financial margins, according to an analysis by Moody's. The rating agency points out that the economic recovery should support revenues and the decline in bad debt provisions will boost profits. However, given […] The post Major Brazilian banks will have to cut spending more, according to Moody’s appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds decision that considers Sergio Moro biased in the Tríplex case
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By a vote of 7 to 4, the Supreme Court (STF) decided today (23) to uphold the decision that recognized bias of former judge Sergio Moro in the conduct of the trial of the triplex involving former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Operation Lava Jato. In April, when […] The post Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds decision that considers Sergio Moro biased in the Tríplex case appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner7 hours ago
Constable says he didn’t know Corey Rogers chugged half-pint outside Halifax hospital before arrest
Const. Justin Murphy said he didn’t know Corey Rogers had chugged half a pint of hard liquor before his arrest, but it would’ve been helpful to have that information. Murphy is one of three officers, along with constables Ryan Morris and Donna Lee Paris, who arrested Rogers and placed him in a cell at Halifax […] read more
Halifax Examiner8 hours ago
New national “mix and match” COVID-19 vaccine study seeking Halifax participants
One of the lead investigators of a new Canadian research study looking at mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines urges people to take the vaccine that’s most readily available rather than shop for a preferred brand. “There isn’t a strong rationale to do that (vaccine shop). You could use public health measures to try and […] read more
Don't Play Games With America's Space Program: Human Lives Are On the Line
*by Kesha Rogers & Michael Steger * If NASA Administer Bill Nelson continues to promote the "woke" criteria of critical race theory and identity politics, along with man-made climate change as the basis for scientific and technological competence in our quest to conquer space, he will likely be responsible for a catastrophic loss of American Astronauts at some point in the not too distant future. Simply put, you cannot play games with the frontiers of scientific and exploration missions. This is not about transgender bathrooms in a sociology department, where such foolery will not... read more
"Never More Frightening..."
"Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right." ~ Laurens van der Post ○ "In 'The Republic', Plato imagines human beings chained for the duration of their lives in an underground cave, knowing nothing but darkness. Their gaze is confined to the cave wall, upon which shadows of the world are thrown. They believe these flickering shadows are reality. If, Plato writes, one of these prisoners is freed and brought into the sunlight, he will suffer great pain. Blinded by the glare, he is unable to seeing anything and longs fo... read more
Econlib6 hours ago
You’re Not Advocating Anything Different from what you Previously Advocated
Opportunism versus Identifying Opportunities In a recent email, a friend who basically shares my political views wrote: If your solutions to the “problems of capitalism after COVID” are the same as those you were advancing to the “problems of capitalism” before COVID, I suspect COVID has had no bearing on your thinking other than to […] The post You’re Not Advocating Anything Different from what you Previously Advocated appeared first on Econlib. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Greta Thunberg Video Manipulated To Downplay Climate Crisis
Unethical life tip: If a person's opinion offends you, just manipulate the video and pretend they said something else. read more
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 6/23/21"
*"Economic Market Snapshot PM 6/23/21"* ○ "Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone." - John Maynard Keynes ○ "Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! Your guide: *Gregory Mannarino, PM 6/23/21:* *"Alert! The Fed. Admits Inflation Will Persist! * *And Another Airline Bailout"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ *MarketWatch Market Summ... read more
Wolves in Sheep Clothing – Republican Governors are Pro-Bioweapon Injections Despite Opposing COVID-19 “Vaccine Passports”
Governors of the two largest Republican states in the U.S. have recently taken political action to restrict or prohibit "vaccine passports" as a means of discriminating against private citizens who choose not get one of the COVID-19 bioweapon shots. Does this mean that Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis are against the bioweapon shots that have killed tens of thousands of people, and are now being injected into Children? Hardly. In fact, both these two governors, and ALL governors in the United States right now, regardless of political affiliation, are accomplices to mass murder. Unle... read more
How the ‘Biden Doctrine’ Will Address China and Taiwan
*Dean P. Chen* *Taiwan, China, Asia* Despite Biden’s goal to forge an international democratic coalition to counter the People’s Republic of China and support Taiwan, it is far from clear whether Washington and its allies/partners are genuinely in unison on these issues. Realists have long argued for a national security perspective regarding the prospects of global economic interdependence and high-tech cooperation. In this view, strategic rivals are more prone to base their foreign policy decisions in terms of relative-gains considerations, that is, the more inimical the relati... read more
One-Third of Americans Think Donald Trump Is Still President
*Rachel Bucchino* *2020 Election, * The poll, conducted by the Monmouth University Polling Institute, found that thirty-two percent of respondents think that Biden won the presidential election due to voter fraud. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The results of the poll noted that the majority of those who believe Biden’s win is connected to voter fraud identify as Republicans or are Republican-leaning. Sixty-three percent of Republican voters and GOP-leaning participants said that Biden’s win was because of voter fraud, a figure that’s remained largely consistent over the la... read more
Donald Is Not Happy: Why 2022 Could Be Bad News for the GOP
*Rachel Bucchino* *GOP Fundraising, * Although the DNC outraised the RNC last month, the DNC reportedly has a lower amount of cash on hand. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Prominent members of the GOP have also ignited efforts to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) towered over its Republican counterpart for May fundraising, indicating an intense political f... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
Germany And France Propose An EU Summit With Russian President Putin
© REUTERS / Philippe Wojazer *Reuters:* *France, Germany propose EU summit with Russia's Putin, diplomats say* BRUSSELS (Reuters) -France and Germany proposed on Wednesday a European Union summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to improve relations, two diplomats said, potentially paving the way for the first such meeting since 2014. Such an event would follow U.S. President Joe Biden's summit in Geneva with Putin earlier this month and reflects concern in Paris and Berlin that the EU's approach to Russia in recent years has mainly been focused on sanctions on Mo... read more
Komando.com7 hours ago
6 great options for free online workouts
6 online workouts that will get you in shape in no time. read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Harris to Visit US-Mexico Border Area Regarding Migration
She has faced criticism from members of both parties for failing to go there despite her role leading the Biden administration’s response to a steep increase in migration. read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
Southern African Nations Agree To Deploy Forces To Mozambique To Battle Its Growing Islamic Insurgency
*EWN/AFP: **Southern African bloc to send troops to insurgency-hit Mozambique: official* *A document leaked earlier this year recommended sending around 3,000 soldiers to Cabo Delgado province, where insurgents have seized control of towns and villages, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. * MAPUTO, Mozambique - Countries in Southern Africa on Wednesday agreed to deploy forces to help quell a bloody jihadist insurgency wreaking havoc in northern Mozambique over the past three years. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) bloc "approved" the deployment o... read more
The New Dark Age7 hours ago
Black Agenda Report 23 June 2021
23 June 2021 — Black Agenda Report Freedom Rider: Biden, Putin and the Press Margaret Kimberley, BAR senior columnist The corporate media claim that President Biden went easy on Vladimir Putin outside the G7 meeting, but that’s only because Biden preferred to sic the imperial press hounds on the Russian president. Appearance Versus Essence: Biden … Continue reading Black Agenda Report 23 June 2021 read more
The Daily "Near You?"
Port-of-spain, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Thanks for stopping by! read more
"Life..."
"Life is not what you see, but what you've projected. It's not what you've felt, but what you've decided. It's not what you've experienced, but how you've remembered it. It's not what you've forged, but what you've allowed. And it's not who's appeared, but who you've summoned. And this should serve you well until you find what you already have." - The Universe read more
Greg Hunter, "Fed Kills the Economy – Michael Pento"
*"Fed Kills the Economy – Michael Pento"* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Money manager and economist Michael Pento warns to keep your eyes on the Fed. It will be responsible for the next market crash coming this year or next. Just look what happened after the most recent Fed meeting last week. Pento says, “After the June FOMC meeting, the Fed talking about tapering sent stock prices skidding. When they actually announce they are tapering, and when they actually announce a date for tapering that, I believe, will be in August at Jackson Hole, the market will sell off absolutely.” ... read more
The New Dark Age8 hours ago
Former Tory Party advisor wants us to swallow GM food
An article has been published in the Financial Times, with the headline, "We must overcome the fear of genetic engineering in our food", and the subhead, "From countering climate change to saving bananas, new gene-editing technology could prove crucial". read more
The New Dark Age8 hours ago
U.S. Regime Blocks Americans From Seeing News From Iran’s Government
On Tuesday, June 22nd, the U.S. regime blocked the Iranian Government’s TV news (equivalent to BBC in Britain and PBS in America), PressTV, so that, from now on, this is what Americans can see: read more
My remarks to the NC DOE on the Clean Power Plan (in 2016)
In 2016, the Republican led North Carolina Department of Energy permitted citizens to speak at a conference as they were suing the Obama administration to not develop a Clean Power Plan in response to the Paris Climate Change Accord. Some … Continue reading → read more
Lawfare6 hours ago
Dangers Posed by Evidentiary Software—and What to Do about It
(Flickr/jbstafford, https://flic.kr/p/9WgUFd; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) It's well known the code is buggy; that's why software updates for anything from apps to operating systems are now the norm. But if the public understands this, the courts have not followed suit. In the UK, there was a major long-running scandal involving the Post Office Limited (POL)—not to be confused with the government-owned Royal Mail, which delivers the mail—and its many-year pursuit of "subpostmasters" whom it accused of theft. The evidence brought against the ... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
U.S. Army Secretary Says National Guard Will Be Forced To Cancel Training And Ground AircraftIf Funds For Capital Security Are Not Restored
U.S. Army Col. Chris McKinney, right, commander of both the 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan National Guard, and Joint Task Force Independence for the Capitol Response mission, speaks with soldiers in Washington, D.C. Feb. 7, 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard/Capt. Joe Legros) *Militay.com:* *Cash-Strapped National Guard Warns It Will Be Forced to Cancel Training, Ground Aircraft* The National Guard is facing a severe funding shortage after its months-long mission securing the U.S. Capitol after the Jan. 6 pro-Trump assault. If the force isn't reimbursed $520 million soo... read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Antivirus Pioneer John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison
Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon's extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges. read more
Antivirus software pioneer John McAfee dead after prison suicide: report
New York Post – by Ben Feuerherd Antivirus software tycoon John McAfee died by an apparent suicide in a Spanish jail cell Wednesday evening —... The post Antivirus software pioneer John McAfee dead after prison suicide: report appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Michigan Senate GOP Probe: No Systemic Fraud in Election
State Senate Republicans who investigated Michigan's 2020 presidential election for months concluded there was no widespread or systemic fraud. read more
This Picture Is a Russian Generals Worst Nightmare Come True
*Sebastien Roblin* *National Security, Europe* The sale of Javelins is loaded with both political considerations as well as military significance. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The U.S.-made FGM-148 Javelin is one of the premier portable anti-tank missile systems in the world. It’s also an expensive piece of kit, with each missile typically costing more than the targets it eliminates. Still, the infrared guided Javelin has proven itself in combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and has reliable shtick that should work on virtually any tank out there—it hits them on the wea... read more
Lockheed Martin’s Supersonic X-59 Could Transform Everything
*Caleb Larson* *Supersonic Jets, Americas* The company has built a pretty strange-looking plane. *Here's What You Need to Know*: A new supersonic technology demonstrator might revolutionize air travel. Commercial travel at supersonic speeds has been something of a wild goose chase. There are a number of technically challenging engineering obstacles that have to be overcome in order for a supersonic jet airliner to be both just possible—and importantly, commercially viable. Though difficult, there have been several supersonic jet airliners built, though they enjoyed varying degre... read more
New Monthly ‘Stimulus Checks’ to Drop in Less Than a Month
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check Update, Americas* This newest government-issued cash windfall will allow parents to net as much as $3,600 per year for a child under the age of six and up to $3,000 for children between ages six and seventeen. There is no question that the past year likely has been the hardest on low-income Americans who were saddled with the responsibility of raising their children. But big-time help is less than a month away in the form of recurring monthly payments from the expanded child tax credits—seen by some as the unofficial version of another round ... read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Software Magnate John McAfee Dies in Prison
The antivirus software entrepreneur has in recent years embarked on a string of eccentric and sometimes shady pursuits. read more
CFACT8 hours ago
CFACT’s Morano slams RGGI at Pennsylvania hearing
"It’s time to confront the wannabe planet savers here in this room and this state and tell them not only NO, but HELL NO!" - Marc Morano at Pennsylvania hearing on RGGI (the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative). The post CFACT’s Morano slams RGGI at Pennsylvania hearing appeared first on CFACT. read more
Kudos to WSJ Editors for Publishing Op-Ed Saying ‘Politics’ Not Science Behind Failure to Acknowledge COVID Vaccine Risks
In an op-ed published June 22, two physicians said the “large clustering” of side effects following COVID vaccines is “concerning,” and the “silence around these potential signals of harm reflects the politics surrounding COVID-19 vaccines.” The post Kudos to WSJ Editors for Publishing Op-Ed Saying ‘Politics’ Not Science Behind Failure to Acknowledge COVID Vaccine Risks appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
War News Updates8 hours ago
Iran Says It Foiled A 'Sabotage Attack' On A Civilian Nuclear Facility Near Tehran
FILE PHOTO: Iranian centrifuges on display during Iran's National Nuclear Energy Day in Tehran. ©Iranian Presidency Office / WANA Handout via REUTERS *DW*: *Iran says it foils 'sabotage attack' on nuclear building* *State media said the attack occurred near Karaj, some 40 kilometers west of Tehran. Iran has experienced a series of suspected sabotage attacks targeting its nuclear program in recent months. * Iran thwarted a planned "sabotage attack" on Wednesday on a building belonging to the country's nuclear energy agency, according to state television. There were no casualt... read more
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Zania Stamataki warns that we can't afford to treat vaccines as a magic bullet against the dangers of the coronavirus when public health regulations remain needed to limit its spread and severity. Brishti Basu examines the reasons for both concern about the Delta variant of COVID-19, and for hope that its harm to the public can be contained through high vaccination rates and continued public health measures - at least in provinces which are bothering to pursue them. And Madeline Holcomb reports on the recognition by CDC Director ... read more
Morgan Stanley’s NY Office Bans Unvaccinated Staff, Clients + More
The Defender’s Big Brother NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to governments’ abuse of power, including attacks on democracy, civil liberties and use of mass surveillance. The post Morgan Stanley’s NY Office Bans Unvaccinated Staff, Clients + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Word From the Trenches – June 23, 2021
Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – June 23, 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
DC pedestrian bridge collapse injures 6, shuts down traffic
Fox News At least six people have been injured after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, according to city fire and emergency... The post DC pedestrian bridge collapse injures 6, shuts down traffic appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Joe Biden Increasing Pressure on Licensed Firearm Dealers amid Crime Surge
Breitbart – by AWR Hawkins A White House Fact Sheet previewing President Joe Biden’s Wednesday afternoon speech suggests he will announce increased overwatch of Federal... The post Joe Biden Increasing Pressure on Licensed Firearm Dealers amid Crime Surge appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
remember that the consequences of the vaccines are worse than any of the potential side effects
The post remember that the consequences of the vaccines are worse than any of the potential side effects appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE10 hours ago
Know your Covid-19 vaccines: From mRNA to DNA based, India’s vaccine kitty set to expand.
Know your Covid-19 vaccines: From mRNA to DNA based, India’s vaccine kitty set to expand – SCIENCE News https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/covid19-vaccines-design-india-mrna-viral-vector-dna-covisheild-covaxin-1817565-2021-06-21?utm_source=fb_IA&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=June21&fbclid=IwAR38OB3kHoFR7xSX-ey16EDuSgBK_SixNuJSjQkeD36v2htnFjjzwqifPfA read more
Diverse12 hours ago
Raising a New Wave of First-Generation Students – an interview with Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson
Join your host David Pluviose for an insightful interview with Texas A&M San Antonio President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, a first-generation college student who has become a leading force in higher education. Driven by a strong purpose to help people change their lives, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson brings unique perspectives to the table to serve countless […] read more
The Last Refuge8 hours ago
Survey, 55 Percent of American Voters Support Election Audits, Including 57 Percent of Independent Voters
Rasmussen has an interesting survey about election integrity issues [SEE HERE]. Within the survey the majority of likely voters support election audits including 71% of Republicans, 57% of Independents and 38% of Democrats. Additionally, “[t]he new survey also found that 41% of voters still don’t believe that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election fairly”, […] The post Survey, 55 Percent of American Voters Support Election Audits, Including 57 Percent of Independent Voters appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more
Did Russia Chase a British Destroyer Away with Bombs?
*Mark Episkopos* *Russia NATO, * On Wednesday, Moscow said that the British Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender ventured as many as three kilometers into Russian territorial waters off the Crimean coast, a claim that London disputes. The Russian military said it fired warning shots and dropped bombs to chase a British destroyer out of waters claimed by Moscow, an account disputed by London. On Wednesday, Moscow said that the British Type 45 destroyer HMS *Defender* ventured as many as three kilometers into Russian territorial waters off the Crimean coast. "At 11:52 on June 23 this y... read more
Can Kim Jung Un Survive North Korea's Next 'Arduous March?'
*Mitchell Lerner* *North Korea, * Economically, it is clear that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is in the midst of a grim period. Politically, however, North Korea is as constant as the North Star. Stability isn’t the same as pregnancy; it isn’t a simple “yes” or “no” condition that is easily defined and (usually) recognizable. Instead, the spectrum ranges from the tremendously stable (iron-56 or the Burj Khalifa) to the incredibly unstable (New York Jets fans). And North Korea can fall on different places within that spectrum depending on what aspects of life ... read more
The New Stimulus Check: Millions of 'Plus-Up' Payments are Coming Soon
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus, * For those who are still sitting on the sidelines, take note that these checks will continue to roll out on a weekly basis throughout the summer. The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department may still be busy dispersing the $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks that were approved under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan. But also know that there are other related payments green-lighted in the stimulus bill that are continuing to head out to financially assist eligible Americans. One of the more talked about cash windfall is from th... read more
Hitler's Buzzsaw: The German Army Still Uses this 1940s-era Machine Gun
*Caleb Larson* *military, Europe* So fierce was its World War II reputation, it earned the moniker “Hitler’s Buzzsaw.” The MG 3 machine gun’s origins are firmly planted in World War II, with the Nazi German war machine. During that war, the MG 3’s predecessor, the MG 42, struck terror into the hearts of the Allies. Known informally as “Hitler’s Buzzsaw” the MG 42 was renowned for its blisteringly high rate of fire, which clocked in at 1,200 to 1,500 rounds per minute. The MG 42 was a crew-served weapon, meaning that unlike most modern machine gun systems, a two-man crew operated... read more
Why the U.S. Navy Puts New Aircraft Carriers Though Shock Trials
*Kris Osborn* *Aircraft Carrier, Americas* Over the years, many lawmakers and even senior Pentagon weapons developers and planners have expressed concerns about the delays, cost overruns and technological problems associated with the USS Ford. With bombs now exploding in the ocean near the Navy’s USS *Ford* during initial shock trials to test its combat readiness, Navy leaders say the first-in-class ship is “on track” to deploy in 2022. Subject to final progress with some ongoing improvements, modifications and adjustments to the elevators and catapults on the ship, the USS *For... read more
The Reason Cable TV and Dish Are Destined For Death (Or Close To It)
*Stephen Silver* *Cable, * The research firm eMarketer has released a new report showing the changes in the economics of digital video, with revenue flowing especially towards Netflix, Disney, and YouTube. The research firm eMarketer has released a new report showing the changes in the economics of digital video, with revenue flowing especially towards Netflix, Disney, and YouTube. The report, titled “Q1 2021 Digital Video Trends: Netflix, Disney, and YouTube Collect Most OTT Subscription Revenues,” found that in 2021, Netflix will take in 30.8 percent of subscription video reve... read more
Fourth of July Fiasco: There's a Shortage of Fireworks
*Stephen Silver* *Fireworks Shortage, * In 2020, Americans imported around 255 million pounds of fireworks, generating sales of around $2 billion, with a shortfall of 76 million pounds expected. The United States’ emergence from the coronavirus pandemic has been accompanied by a series of unusual shortages and surpluses in the economy. There have been shortages of late of everything from lumber to gasoline to blood. Meanwhile, there’s a surplus of Girl Scout Cookies. NBC News reported this week that the latest shortage is of fireworks — just in time for the biggest fireworks day... read more
Missile Defense Agency Budget Preps for Hypersonic Missile Challenge
*Kris Osborn* *military, Americas* The agency’s budget request for 2022 of $8.9 billion, a slight drop from last year’s $9.1 billion, allocates as much as 80 percent of the funds for research and development efforts. While many observers, lawmakers and Pentagon weapons developers may express some measure of disappointment that the Missile Defense Agency’s 2022 budget request is slightly lower than last year, there is a large focus on innovation and new technologies likely to inspire both attention and praise given the current threat environment. The agency’s budget request for ... read more
Retraction Watch8 hours ago
An exercise in frustration: A researcher is impersonated
The other day, Jamie Burr, an exercise physiologist in Canada, received a curious email from an overseas colleague. The researcher wanted to know if Burr, of the University of Guelph, had written a particular article. Burr wondered: Why are they questioning if I wrote something? Turns out, something was real shady with the slim article. … Continue reading An exercise in frustration: A researcher is impersonated read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Vaccination progress in Brazil brings positive outlook for tourism -association
[image: Brazil, Brazil News, Rio de Janeiro] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The progress in vaccination in Brazil began to bring optimism to the domestic tourism market, pointed out a study by the Brazilian Association of Tourism Businesses (BRAZTOA), released Wednesday. The better scenario comes mainly because of greater consumer interest to acquire or plan trips. The tourism business environment is expected […] The post Vaccination progress in Brazil brings positive outlook for tourism -association appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg Will Recap the Olympics
In case you need a comedic take on the world’s major sports event. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Can ET See Us? Study Finds Many Stars with Prime Earth View
Feeling like you are being watched? It could be from a lot farther away than you think. read more
Diverse9 hours ago
Greenfield Community College President Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández Steps Down from Post
Greenfield Community College President Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández will step down from the role Aug. 15, MassLive reported. Salomon-Fernandez will become senior vice president at Southern New Hampshire University. In a letter to the college community, she wrote about wanting “a less public life.” “The pandemic has given me space to reflect on what I’m doing […] read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ9 hours ago
Security In Iraq Jun 15-21, 2021
The Islamic State was busy during the third week of June carrying out 20 attacks in Iraq. Its main target was infrastructure with a series of bombings of power towers. Pro-Iran groups were responsible for four incidents as well in their continued campaign against American targets. There was a total of 24 security incidents recorded in Iraq from June 15-21. That was the most since 30 incidents during May 8-14 when IS was carrying out its very short Ramadan offensive. There were four incidents by pro-Iran factions. Two convoys carrying supplies for the U.S. were hit by IEDs... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ9 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 23
1921 Faisal arrived in Basra and then went to Najaf and Karbala as gesture towards Shiite clergy as preparation to be crowned king Clerics opposed him 1965 Monarchist coup plot announced foiled by Arif govt 1991 US Gen said in opening day of bombing during Gulf War US tried to kill Saddam 1991 2nd International Atomic Energy Agency inspection team arrived in Iraq 1996 Iyad Allawi interviewed in WashPost saying Iraqi National Accord supported a military uprising in Iraq (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq In The Eye of the Storm*) 1998 Jim Hoagland OpEd in Wash Post said that... read more
Science 2.0 blogs10 hours ago
Beekeeper Survey Shows 6% Higher Losses Last Year Than The 39% Average
Honeybees die each year in great quantities and some years are worse than others. Since they are a big business, primarily as roving pollinators for crops that need them at a certain time (like almonds(1) there is always a concern about how to keep losses low. Causes of death were once a moving target. For as long as records of bees have been kept, there have been reports of extraordinary die-offs, recorded all the way back to the Dark Ages. Now we know the big problem are pests like varroa mites but there are also concerns about harsh winters, land use, and some environmental group... read more
How Biden Helped Hardliner Raisi Win Iran Election
It was common knowledge that a U.S. failure to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal (known as the JCPOA) before Iran’s June presidential election would help conservative hard-liners to win the election. Indeed, on Saturday, June 19, the conservative Ebrahim Raisi was elected as the new President of Iran. Raisi has a record of brutally cracking down on government opponents and his election is a severe blow to Iranians struggling for a more liberal, open society. He also has a history of anti-Western sentiment and says he would refuse to meet with President Biden. And while current Preside... read more
War News Updates8 hours ago
Audio Report From BBC Correspondent Jonathan Beale On Board The HMS Defender Near Crimea Saying He Heard Shots Being Fired
BBC correspondent Jonathan Beale, on board the HMS Defender, says he heard shots fired but believed they were 'out of range.' Russian jets can be heard in the background buzzing the British warship as Jonathan Beale gives his report from the HMS Defender's deck. pic.twitter.com/TJ0YTQGNaE — Status-6 (@Archer83Able) June 23, 2021 *WNU Editor: *The Russian Ministry of Defense has released a video on a Russian Coast Guard vessel following the HMS Defender and Russian jets buzzing the U.K. warship (see video below). *Update: *I am not the only one who is speculating that this was ... read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
Kamala Harris Announces Border Visit Just Days Before President Trump Event
The transparency of the political positioning and timing is obvious. Today, after months of obfuscation and avoidance, Kamala Harris announces she will visit the Texas-Mexico border only days ahead of President Trump’s border visit. Interestingly -and not coincidentally- Harris is headed to the New Mexico, Texas, border region; about a thousand miles away from where […] The post Kamala Harris Announces Border Visit Just Days Before President Trump Event appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
bilaterals.org9 hours ago
Chile y Corea del Sur buscan sellar acuerdos económicos para modernizar TLC vigente desde 2004
23-Jun-2021 Esta semana, Chile y Corea del Sur dieron inicio a la quinta Ronda de Negociaciones para la Modernización del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC), la cual se desarrollará de manera virtual hasta el jueves 24 de junio. read more
bilaterals.org9 hours ago
UE-Colombia: Pedido de suspensión del Tratado de Libre Comercio
23-Jun-2021 El mundo entero es testigo horrorizado de la violencia extrema ejercida por las fuerzas de seguridad de Colombia que han empleado sus armas de guerra en contra de los manifestantes. read more
bilaterals.org9 hours ago
Retiro de Rentas Vitalicias: Aseguradora Suiza invoca acuerdo de inversión e inicia arbitraje internacional
22-Jun-2021 Este reclamo a causa de la ley que permite adelantar el retiro de rentas vitalicias, se suma a la solicitud de Ohio National de EEUU notificada hace un mes. read more
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Linked to Rare Blood Clot Disorder, Israeli Researchers Say
A team of Israeli researchers said they began studying the possible link between Pfizer’s vaccine and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after reports of a sudden increase in cases across Israel — four cases in one month compared to two or three cases per year. The post Pfizer COVID Vaccine Linked to Rare Blood Clot Disorder, Israeli Researchers Say appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Yes, a Florida Doctor Performed Surgery on the Wrong Testicle
Some sources falsely reported that the procedure involved removing the testicle altogether. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Employee Shows How KFC Mashed Potatoes Are Made
Let us echo the commenter who wrote: "Like ya never ate box instant mash potatoes cuss that's exactly what it is." read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
What Is a ‘Comptroller,’ and How Do You Pronounce It?
This puzzling English word has been annoying and confusing people since the early 1500s. read more
Big Food’s Massive Junk Food Ad Campaign Targets Kids, Especially Blacks, Hispanics
According to a new study, children aged 2 to 17 viewed on average 830 ads each year for ultra-processed junk food linked to obesity and Type 2 diabetes — comorbidities that could increase their risk of getting severe COVID. The post Big Food’s Massive Junk Food Ad Campaign Targets Kids, Especially Blacks, Hispanics appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
White Wolf10 hours ago
Elephant Break Through Wall of House in Thailand in Search of Food
A woman in Thailand found an unexpected visitor in her house in the middle of the night last weekend -- a wild Asian elephant. "We were sleeping and woke up by a sound inside our kitchen," said Ratchadawan Puengprasoppon, a resident of Hua Hin district in western Prachuap Khiri Khan province. "So we rushed downstairs and saw this elephant poked its head into our kitchen where the wall was broken." Her wall already had a hole in it from when an elephant had smashed into her house last month, she said. The damage had not yet been repaired when the elephant showed up on Saturday and s... read more
The New Dark Age10 hours ago
These Uppity Brits Need A Slap-like Lesson
The Brits were getting a bit uppity today so the Russians responded by opening fire: read more
My mother might turn over in her grave if this flies past
I was surprised to read this report. The US Air Force (USAF) is funding development of a new pulsejet-powered decoy as it continues seeking cheaper and simpler forms of unmanned air vehicle (UAV) and cruise missile propulsion. The USAF Armament Directorate awarded start-up Wave Engine a $1 million contract to build and demonstrate a “Versatile Air-Launched Platform (VALP)”, the company said on 22 June. Wave Engine says the pulsejet-powered Versatile Air-Launched Platform is intended to be a decoy Pulsejets have been in operation since World War II, powering Nazi Germany’s V-... read more
"How to Remember You're Alive"
*"How to Remember You're Alive"* by David Cain "One way to appreciate virtually any moment of your life is to pretend that the whole thing is already over. Your life came and went a long time ago, but for some reason you’ve just been sent back to this random moment, here in this office chair, or in line at Home Depot. It isn’t clear why you’ve been sent back. Maybe it was a cosmic accounting error, or a boon from a playful God. All you know is that you’re here again, walking the earth, having been inexplicably returned to the temporary and mysterious state of Being Alive. Any mome... read more

No comments: