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The Rio Times16 hours ago
Opinion: The Ambassador, the Centrão, and the Semi-presidential Express. All Aboard in Brazil?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Opinion) On his way out the door, U.S. Ambassador
to Brazil Todd Chapman, who is taking early retirement, said in an
interview with Estadão newspaper, “Democracy is rock-solid in Brazil, the
cancer is corruption.” Continuing this theme, he said,”The problems in
Brazil are the Mensalão [monthly graft to lawmakers], the […]
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Express. All Aboard in Brazil? appeared first on The Rio Times.
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Organizing Notes16 hours ago
Sunday songHalifax Examiner16 hours ago
The premier who won’t get involved versus the sister who won’t give upI can understand why Nicole Gnazdowsky might have become a “hostile
individual.” I can’t understand why Premier Iain Rankin can claim — as he
did last week — that he doesn’t have the authority to act in her case
because there’s an election campaign underway. Huh? Let’s start with
Gnazdowsky. Her 26-year-old “little brother,” Andrew, […] read more
All That Is Solid ...16 hours ago
Yet Another Book Update
Your eyes do not decieve you. These are actual physical copies of *Falling
Down: The Conservative Party and the Decline of Tory Britain*. It now
resides in final printed form and is ready to ship. Only a month and a half
to go before the launch. If you're not convinced yet, here are the
endorsements printed on the rear:
If they aren't recommendations enough, regular consumers of left media may
have already seen Alfie Steer's first review in *Tribune*. Look out for
more nearer the time. Some *quite interesting* people have a copy in their
possession too. I am intrigued to learn what... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Presenting the 5 Best Glocks for Home Defense
*Richard Douglas*
*Guns, *
Part of owning a castle meant being able to defend it, and today is no
different. Instead of catapults and crossbows, firearms are the tools used
in modern “castle” defense. Before learning how to defend your castle, you
need to pick a weapon first.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *The “Goldilocks” of handguns, there’s
almost nothing that the Glock 19 can’t do. Simple, effective, and easy to
use, the rugged Glock 19 has been a favorite of gun owners for years.
Sir Edward Cooke once wrote, “A man’s home is his castle.”
Part of owning a castle meant... read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
Kenya is gateway to African market: cabinet secretary25-Jul-2021
Korean companies will archive market access through regional integration in
Africa and East African region if Kenya is made base, according to Betty
Maina, Kenya's cabinet secretary for industrialization, trade and
enterprise development.
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Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
Is there something sketchy about this?Does something seem very wrong to you about this article: Dr. Brytney Cobia
said Monday that all but one of her COVID patients in Alabama did not
receive the vaccine. The vaccinated patient, she said, just needed a little
oxygen and is expected to fully recover. Some of the others are dying. “I’m
admitting young…
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naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 7/25/2021The National Interest17 hours ago
Keep it Flying: Are These Block III F/A-18 Hornet Upgrades Enough?
*Alex Hollings*
*F/A-18 Super Hornet, *
This will give the non-stealth Block III Super Hornet a real fighting
chance against stealthy jets, potentially spotting them against the sky
backdrop from a hundred miles away.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Block III Super Hornet is leaning
into the future of data with its Distributed Targeting Processor-Networked
(DTP-N) mission computer and its Tactical Targeting Network Technology
(TTNT) data link. The DTP-N is 17 times more powerful than the existing
mission computer aboard the Super Hornet, but more importantly, utilizes an ... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Look No Further For the 5 Best .45 Caliber Guns Ever
*Kyle Mizokami*
*Guns, *
The choice is yours.
*Here's What You Need to Remember:* The Glock 21 is about as far from the
1911 as one can get in the field of handguns. An Austrian pistol with a
polymer frame and modern internal design, the Glock 21 is simply a scaled
up version of the original Glock 17 handgun introduced in 1982. Glocks
were—and still are—derided as “Tupperware guns” wherein the use of plastics
was in some way a fatal design flaw.
The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol round, or .45 ACP as it is commonly known, is
fairly controversial. Invented in 1905 by prolific firearm... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago
Bad to the BoneBy Cathy Jameson We had a very busy week last week. Busy is good! But it
means I didn’t have a chance to sit down and type the piece I had intended
to type. Instead of something fresh for you...
Related Stories
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The National Interest17 hours ago
This World War II Fighter Could Dish It Out Just As Well As It Could Take It
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Aviation History, *
Despite the growing paucity of Luftwaffe targets, the P-47M went on to
distinguish itself performing exactly the kind of mission it had been
designed for—shooting down Nazi jets.
*Key point:* At high altitude, the yellow-painted YP-47M prototypes could
attain a climb rate of 3,500 feet per second and a maximum speed of 473
miles per hour in level flight—though some pilots reported achieving 490 to
500 mph when using Wartime Emergency Power.
Pilots nicknamed early-model P-47 Thunderbolts the “Razorback,” a reference
to the chunky fighter pl... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Give Moms a Break: Make the Child Tax Credit Permanent
*Rachel Bucchino*
*Child Tax Credit, *
Roughly thirty-five million American families were expected to receive the
first monthly child tax credit payment made by the IRS last week.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *Several congressional Democrats and
Education Department officials have added to the calls for the expansion to
become permanent, contending that the measure would prevent more kids from
entering poverty. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also stood behind the
effort last week when she said in an interview that the credit is “very
important to continue.”
Roughly thirty... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Don’t Qualify for the Child Tax Credit? You Could Still Get $500
*Rachel Bucchino*
*economy, Americas*
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan provided eligible
parents with enhanced child tax credits that could be as much as $3,600 per
child.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *Parents may be eligible for a $500
Credit for Other Dependents for each child that doesn’t qualify for the
enhanced child tax credit. This can consist of dependents ages
seventeen and up, dependent parents or other older adults.
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan provided eligible
parents with enhanced child tax credits that cou... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
What Makes the Glock 42 .380 ACP Different from Other Pistols?
*Kyle Mizokami*
*Firearms, United States*
The pistol is the smallest in Glock’s lineup.
*Here's What You Need To Remember: *In the right hands, the Glock 42 pistol
could conceivably become as deadly as its larger caliber brethren.
A combination of the successful Glock pistol design and a caliber invented
by armsman John Moses Browning, the Glock 42 is certainly worth taking a
look at.
The pistol combines the Austrian gun manufacturer’s gun operating system
with the .380 ACP pistol cartridge. The result is both a pistol for
concealed carriers who desire a low recoil pistol and th... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man18 hours ago
Sunday morning music
I'm sure older readers, and those into progressive and synthetic rock from
the 1970's, will remember the Dutch group Focus. It was formed by flautist Thijs
van Leer, and was known for its zany, way-out music, even in those days of
intense competition to be the zaniest. It's still going strong, albeit
after a lengthy interruption.
Here's their breakout hit, "Hocus Pocus", in a live performance from 1973.
Thijs van Leer is on keyboards, flute and vocals.
However, many people don't know that despite his zaniness with Focus, van
Leer was (and still is) also a very good classi... read more
Government and Taxes18 hours ago
BWorld 496, Energy and economic development
* My article in BusinessWorld last July 13.
After the yellow-red alerts and blackout in the Luzon grid in late May to
early June caused by many big but old and ageing power plants going on
extended maintenance shutdowns and derating, this month the issue has
shifted back to amending the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of
2001 and kill-coal narratives. See these two reports in BusinessWorld:
“House bill seeks to allow gov’t to own power plants, halt hydro
privatization” (July 5); and, “Climate advocate calls for ban of coal-fired
plants to extend to pending projects” (Ju... read more
CFACT18 hours ago
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District favors higher energy costs
Rule 6-5 will barely reduce particulate emission reductions while raising
the nation’s highest energy prices even higher.
The post The Bay Area Air Quality Management District favors higher energy
costs appeared first on CFACT.
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Snopes.com18 hours ago
Powerhouse US Swim Team Shines with 6 Medals, 1st US GoldJapan won a swimming gold, Tunisia claimed a surprising spot atop the medal
podium, and the mighty Australian women set the first world record of the
competition. read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Gorgon Stare (A Sunday Sermonette)
This blog post only contains open-source information. Context and
Precedence Circa 2013-2015 in addition to work I did in Mexico in that time
period, I was also involved in a UAV project in connection with Cal Tech.
I met JohnD (Posts here as: Valueism) from Oslo, Norway in connection with
this project and […]
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Modern Tokyo Times19 hours ago
Curfew at night in Afghanistan to provide more security in areas held Murad
Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The pull-out of American
forces in Afghanistan under President Biden of America is witnessing fresh
Taliban momentum. Nerves are obviously fraying within government-controlled
areas because the Taliban supports a strict and draconian Islamic Sharia […] read more
Stranger in a Strange Land20 hours ago
Angels Are Servants - A Quotation by James Cooper
Angels are servants of God that assist Him in carrying out His plans and
purposes. The word “Angel” actually comes from the Greek word aggelos,
which means “messenger.” *James Cooper, Storm Watch: A Journey to
Discipleship*
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The Duran20 hours ago
NSW Health Officer orders Australians, “Don’t have a conversation” with each other
NSW Health Officer orders Australians, “Don’t have a conversation” with
each other ****News Topic 493***** Top Health Officer Orders Australians:
‘Don’t Have a Conversation’ With Each Other Top Health Officer Orders
Australians: ‘Don’t Have a Conversation’ With Each Other News that
billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page has been hiding out on and buying
isolated private […] read more
The Duran20 hours ago
Eric Clapton will CANCEL shows at venues which require passports
Eric Clapton will CANCEL shows at venues which require passports ****News
Topic 492***** Guitarist Eric Clapton says he’ll CANCEL shows at venues
that ‘discriminate’ by requiring shots Guitarist Eric Clapton says he’ll
CANCEL shows at venues that ‘discriminate’ by requiring vaccination
Reacting to the British government requiring Covid-19 vaccine passes for
access to live venues […] read more
Government and Taxes18 hours ago
Covid 46, Dr. Romy Quijano on vaccine and IVM (part 2)
Retired faculty member of UP College of Medicine Dr Romeo "Romy" Quijano
wrote a 3-parts papers about the vaccine. Reposting portions of them here.
*(1) Herd Immunity and Vaccines (FAQ Part 1) *Romeo F. Quijano MD June 21,
2021
https://romeoquijanomd.net/2021/06/21/herd-immunity-and-vaccines-faq/
… The goal of achieving “herd immunity” through vaccination is practically
unattainable mainly because it relies on numerous flawed assumptions such
as: homogenous, well-mixing population that is behaving basically in a
similar manner, random vaccination with almost perfect efficacy... read more
OrientalReview.org19 hours ago
The Wellspring Of Pity. On The Kazan Icon DayNothing and no one on earth can live without water, be it from a lake, a
river, rainwater, or a spring. Needed by everything under the sun,
nevertheless, not all water is the same. Sometimes God gives a spring
healing powers, and then that water not only nourishes but renews […] read more
Snopes.com19 hours ago
Ranging Bull: ‘Barney’ Eludes Capture Days After Farm EscapeThe bull was roaming around a part of Long Island that features dense
underbrush and pine barrens. read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
How to watch the Olympics in 4K without paying for cable
Want to watch the Olympics in 4K? You can stream the games for free. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
From Home Defense to Competitions, The Springfield XD(M) Is a Winner
*Richard Douglas*
*Guns, Americas*
The XD(M) is designed specifically for competition shooting right out of
the box, so it comes as no surprise that this gun is extremely accurate.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Springfield Armory XD(M)
Competition Series is a seriously great set of guns. It’s highly accurate,
extremely reliable, and its streamlined design allows for a balanced,
lightweight hold. Whether you are looking for a home defense weapon or need
a new competition piece, definitely try out the XD(M). You won’t be
disappointed.
The Springfield Armory XD(M) Competi... read more
Snopes.com20 hours ago
States Scale Back Virus Reporting Just As Cases SurgeThe shift to weekly instead of daily reporting in Florida, Nebraska, Iowa
and South Dakota marked a notable shift during the pandemic. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Say Hello to the 5 Best 9mm Guns on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami*
*Guns, *
The 9mm Luger round will be around for many more years. Here are five of
the best guns the round is used in.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *Originally developed in Croatia as the
HS2000, the Springfield XD (“Extreme Duty”) handgun has enjoyed
considerable success in the United States. The XD externally resembles a
Glock, from nearby Austria, though is somewhat blockier in appearance. The
standard service model features a four-inch barrel—par for the course on
this list—and a double-stack magazine that holds up to sixteen rounds of
9mm Luger ammuniti... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
3 Million Americans Want More Stimulus Payments
*Ethen Kim Lieser*
*US Economy, Americas*
There are currently six ongoing online petitions demanding
recurring monthly stimulus checks of $2,000 until the coronavirus pandemic
ends.
*Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite the lack of any concrete
action at the White House and in Congress, do take note that another round
of stimulus isn’t entirely off the table. During a recent press briefing
with reporters, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said: “[President Joe
Biden] is happy to hear from a range of ideas on what would be most
effective and what’s most important to the... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
The Sherman Tank Helped Defeat the Nazis
*Warfare History Network*
*World War II, Europe*
The Sherman tank is one of the most iconic and reliable weapons of World
War II. Here is how the Allies invented several different versions
specialized for difficult tasks.
*Here's What You Need To Know*: Sherman variants helped clear minefields
and ford across rivers in the quest to defeat Nazism.
The elite German paratroopers, who were some of the finest fighters in the
service of the Third Reich, believed they were exceptionally well prepared
to defend the deep water port of Brest on France’s Brittany coast against
an impending... read more
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