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The National Interest16 hours ago
Employment Stimulus: These States Will Pay You $2,000 to Get a Job*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, Americas* Some companies are also relying on cash bonuses or even giving away free iPhones to attract new hires. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *For example, Arizona’s Back to Work program is giving a one-time $1,000 payment to unemployment benefit recipients who accept part-time work and $2,000 to full-timers. “In Arizona, we’re going to use federal money to encourage people to work instead of paying people not to work,” Gov. Doug Ducey recently told reporters. The Transportation Security Administration has announced that it will now give $1,00... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The M3 Tank Was Far from Perfect. It Was a Successful Tank Anyway.*Caleb Larson* *Tanks, * The M3 medium tank was a lesson in expediency: it was cheap, and good enough to enter mass production. The M3 medium tank was an interim tank that addressed a significant armor capability gap in both the United States and Great Britain. Immediately pre-war, the United States possessed a rather small and underpowered tank fleet made up almost exclusively of M2 Light Tanks as well as M2 Medium Tanks. These tanks were significantly under armored and under gunned. Prompted in part by the recognition of Nazi Germany’s potent battlefield successes against Fran... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Own a Home? Take Advantage of this Stimulus 'Check'*Trevor Filseth* *economy, Americas* In April, the New York Times reported that more than three million households were behind on mortgages. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *To claim funds from the HAF, homeowners must submit a claim to their state’s housing agency, outlining how the pandemic affected their ability to make mortgage payments. They must show evidence that they lost income or employment during the pandemic, and must prove that their income is not disproportionate to the average income of their area. The March 2021 American Rescue Plan Act contained roughly $1.9... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Too Strong: Russia’s 2B1 Oka Howitzer Shot Itself into the Scrapyard*Caleb Larson* *History, Europe* When it debuted on Red Square for Russia’s annual Victory Day parade, there was some speculation that the Oka was just a propaganda tool and not actually a viable platform for delivering nuclear ordinance. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Unfortunately for the Oka, its main attribute—a huge gun—was one of the main factors that doomed the project. During test firing, the chassis was badly damaged by the gun’s recoil. The gearbox too was catastrophically damaged. During the early years of the Cold War, American and Soviet strategic thinking firm... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Under the Hood: How the Nazi War Machine Conquered Europe*Warfare History Network* *World War II, Europe* Through the upheaval of the interwar years, the German Army, known as the Heer, survived, and its leaders embarked on a clandestine effort to circumvent the terms of the Versailles Treaty that, among other things, had limited its fighting strength to 100,000 men. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The combat formations of the Feldheer proved adept at swift movement and exploitation of breakthroughs in enemy lines during offensive operations, particularly the Blitzkrieg, which combined air, armor, infantry, and artillery in the swi... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
Unprecedented high volcanic SO2 degassing at Taal volcano, PhilippinesThe highest levels of volcanic sulfur dioxide or SO2 gas emission were recorded today, July 4, 2021, at an average of 22 628 tonnes/day -- representing the highest ever recorded over Taal, PHIVOLCS reports. The previous record was set on June 28, 2021, with 14 326...... Read more » read more
Bayou Renaissance Man16 hours ago
Sunday morning musicHere's a treat for progressive rock fans - a band you've probably never heard of, but which was very successful in South Africa, and in terms of musical talent probably deserves to have been much better known internationally. Sadly, due to many factors (particularly the turmoil over that country's *apartheid* policies, which led to the so-called "cultural boycott" of many South African musicians and venues), that didn't happen. The McCullagh brothers, Mike and Tully (the latter only 12 at the time) formed their first musical group, the Blue Three, in 1965. Four years later th... read more
21st Century Wire17 hours ago
SUNDAY SCREENING: ‘Secrets of War: Psychological Warfare’ (1997)
*SUNDAY SCREENING* | Our weekly documentary film curated by the editorial team at 21WIRE. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 7/4/2021naked capitalism17 hours ago
Without Enough Boots on the Ground, California’s Vaccination Efforts FalterAs it turns out, bribing people to get vaccinated with lottery tickets isn't a comprehensive approach. read more
All That Is Solid ...17 hours ago
New Left Media July 2021
July is here! So is the round up of new left media projects! Please check these out. 1. Between the Lies Media (Twitter) (Blog) 2. Connected Sociologies (YouTube Channel) 3. Feminist Futures Programme (Twitter) (Multi-Media) 4. Ladies of Letters (Twitter) (Blog) 5. Populist Voice (Twitter) (Podcast) 6. Priced Out Podcast (Twitter) (Podcast) 7. Red Star Radio (Twitter) (Podcast) 8. The Bellows (Twitter) (Magazine) 9. William (Twitter) (Blog) If you know of any new(ish) blogs, podcasts, channels, Facebook pages or whatever that haven't featured before then drop me a line via the ... read more
21st Century Wire17 hours ago
Episode #380 – ‘A Scientific Dictatorship’ with guests Gilad Atzmon, Thomas Sheridan
*SUNDAY WIRE* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world… read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Why F-16 Pilots Once Used Their Anti-Tank Missiles as Sensors*David Axe* *F-16, Asia* U.S. Air Force jet fighters lacked sensors capable of scanning the ground below for small bands of enemy fighters in Afghanistan. *Here's What You Need to Know*: It was an act of desperation. The U.S. Air Force went to war in Afghanistan in 2001 badly unprepared for fighting fleet-footed Taliban insurgents who blend in with the rough terrain. In particular, the Air Force’s jet fighters—designed and equipped for supersonic combat against Soviet planes—lacked sensors capable of scanning the ground below for small bands of enemy fighters. So some F-16 pilo... read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Do you need antivirus software? Yes! Check out Kim’s pick
There’s nothing wrong with looking for ways to save money. Cutting back on things like your cable or electric bill is just good business. But you need to be smart about where to cut corners. com/Kim. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT18 hours ago
Climate change coverage ignores heavy impact of heat on cold deaths-Bjorn LomborgBy Paul Homewood Bjorn Lomborg writes in USA Today: Too often news stories and research focus only on the negative climate change impacts. Imagine the news media touting new research showing almost nobody died of influenza last year. The information would be true. In the United States, only 600 people died […] read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Check out these 7 patriotic movies this Fourth of July weekend
7 patriotic movies to watch this Fourth of July. read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger17 hours ago
Happy Independence Day Y'all
May The Blessings Laid Upon this Nation at it's Founding Remain Forevermore! This day also marks the anniversary of the fall of Vicksburg. On July 4th, 1863, after a 47 day Union Army siege of the city, ravished by hunger and disease, the heavily fortified stronghold and the Mississippi River navigation it controlled were surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, changing the course of the war. Independence day was not again observed in Vicksburg until 1907. read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
China's Missiles Stand Ready To Take Out America's Bases in the Next Big War*David Axe* *China, Asia* Can Washington find a way out of this sticky situation? *Here's What You Need to Know*: Beijing wants enough missiles to overwhelm U.S. forces. A sudden Chinese attack quickly could wipe out U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific region and block the United States from intervening in a regional war. That’s the startling conclusion of an August 2019 report from the United States Studies Center at the University of Sydney. “America’s defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific is in the throes of an unprecedented crisis,” the study’s authors Ashley Townshend, Brendan ... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
We Now Have a Photo of Cuba's Secretive (And Only) Submarine*David Axe* *Submarines, Americas* The Cuban boat is "one of the world’s least-photographed submarines." *Here's What You Need to Know*: *Delfin*’s small size belies its destructive potential. Cuba has exactly one submarine. And we finally have a good, recent photograph of it. Forbes reporter H.I. Sutton was among the first to circulate a tourist’s 2020 snapshot of the Cuba navy’s sole *Delfin*-class submarine. The photo depicts the diminutive *Delfin *pierside in Havana. A nearby trawler offers some sense of scale, emphasizing just how tiny *Delfin* is. The Cuban boat is “one ... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
North Korea, Beware: South Korea's Daewoo K2 Rifle Is Ready To Fight*Kyle Mizokami* *Rifles, Asia* The ROK has made itself into an economic and military powerhouse. *Here's What You Need to Know*: This domestically-made rifle can pack a punch. In the late twentieth century, one of the hallmarks of a modern military was a country’s ability to design and manufacture its own rifles. South Korea, an emerging military power, took that to heart and produced the K2 assault rifle. A blend of good ideas borrowed from other rifles, the K2 has served Republic of Korea forces for 35 years and with a raft of upgrades will serve for years more to come. Afte... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
How the Marine Corps Plans to Implement Its Strategic Firepower Plan*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Marine Corps, * The Marine Corps is fast-progressing with a tactical pivot toward its maritime roots and extensively shifting focus toward preparations for major-power warfare. The U.S. Marine Corps is divesting itself of heavy, hard-to-transport tanks and massively arming its smaller, lighter and more deployable assets with heavy anti-armor firepower to ensure it remains capable of mechanized armored warfare in a changing threat environment. The Marine Corps is fast progressing with a broad strategic and tactical pivot toward its maritime roots and extensive... read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
A Day of CelebrationHappy Independence Day! Embrace freedom in all its forms, promote smaller government, and lower the decision-making to the lowest possible common denominator. Make representatives accountable to those that they represent. We are not their servants. They are ours. It is only this way that we can be independent. —- On July 4, 1776, the […] The post A Day of Celebration appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Egyptian Chronicles19 hours ago
Coronavirus on the Nile: 17 months of COVID-19 in Egypt in graphsAnother monthly post as part of the COVID-19 coverage in Egyptian Chronicles. This time it is a quick look into official COVID-19 numbers in Egypt after 17 months since its arrival to the country in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] read more
Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago
First Person: The Somali refugees planting a new life in the United StatesAfter spending years living in UN-supported camps in Kenya, some 220 former refugees from Somalia now work as farmers in the US state of Maine, growing crops ranging from beets to broccolini. Read the full story, “First Person: The Somali refugees planting a new life in the United States”, on globalissues.org → read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
Record Cold Sweeps Massachusetts, + the Sun Fires-Off its first X-Flare in 4 yearsBoth Boston and Worcester bust low temp records from 1914 (the Centennial Minimum), as sunspot AR2838 produces the sun's first X-class solar flare since Sept, 2017 -- " a warning shot". The post Record Cold Sweeps Massachusetts, + the Sun Fires-Off its first X-Flare in 4 years appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
These Swedish Submarines Will Soon Rule Europe’s Seas*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Europe* The Gotland-class has a number of features that are optimized for a minimal acoustic signature. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Saab says that all of Sweden’s submarines use Saab’s Sterling AIP engine technology. The U.S. Navy made a good decision in evaluating the Swede’s AIP—and hopefully learned from it. The Gotland-class of submarines are the pride of the Swedish Navy. They’re really quiet—and are getting even quieter. *Gotland-class* The Gotland-class has a number of features that are optimized for a minimal acoustic signature. A lot... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
France Has Reason to Boast About Its New Nuclear Missile Submarines*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Europe* The Triomphant-class is young—the last hull entered service just 10 years ago. But, as global threats change, the navy has to adapt as well. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Like previous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, the SLNE 3G class will like be berthed at the somewhat mysterious Île Longue in Frances’s north west. Île Longue is apparently one of the most heavily defended locations in France and facilitates relatively quick access to the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans. France’s nuclear-armed submarines won’t be replaced... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
How the USS Cod Undertook a One-off Submarine Rescue*Warfare History Network* *Submarines, * Yes, a submarine did rescue another submarine. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A unique sub-to-sub rescue forged unbreakable bonds between U.S. and Dutch submariners in the closing days of World War II. As the submarine USS *Cod* left Apra harbor, Guam, on the afternoon of June 26, 1945, for her seventh war patrol, her crew of 97 officers and enlisted men were all but certain that their new assignment was to be junk hunting—a thankless and dangerous job that in the words of one *Cod* crewman saw “Uncle Sam risk a seven million dollar... read more
The Last Refuge20 hours ago
Happy Fourth of JulyTreepers, as you can see below, I copied this from spoogels comments several years ago, and saved it for this post, so thank you spoogels, and Happy Independence Day to all of us. Stay strong, resolute, and proud. I have tried many times to edit and put spaces between the paragraphs. It looks like it […] The post Happy Fourth of July appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Covert Geopolitics20 hours ago
Israeli Cargo Ship Gets Attacked by An ‘Unknown Weapon’An Israeli merchant ship has reportedly been hit by an “unknown weapon,” causing the vessel to catch fire in the northern Indian Ocean. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions. Lebanese media outlet Al-Mayadeen reported the attack on Saturday, citing “reliable sources,” and posted a picture of the damaged vessel with black smoke billowing from … Continue reading Israeli Cargo Ship Gets Attacked by An ‘Unknown Weapon’ → read more
Covert Geopolitics20 hours ago
NATO Practices Sinking Russian Submarines in the ArcticNATO began its annual Dynamic Mongoose anti-submarine warfare exercise on June 28 off the coast of Norway in what the military bloc deems the High North: the Arctic region, which it has identified as its domain since 2009. (As it has the Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea and Black Sea.) The code name for the war … Continue reading NATO Practices Sinking Russian Submarines in the Arctic → read more
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