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Bayou Renaissance Man16 hours ago
Saturday Snippet: How our forefathers coped with everyday life
Recently I came across a fascinating book titled "Lost Skills of the 19th Century: A Practical Guide to a Variety of Useful Arts No Longer Widely Known or Practiced". The author has taken a common task for every year of the 19th century, and provided an excerpt from a contemporary source describing how to accomplish it. It's a series of vignettes of a way of life long past. It's also a sobering lesson in how hard our forefathers had to work in areas that today we take for granted. For example, they had to preserve meat through the winter by doing it all themselves, whereas... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
How Taiwan's Submarines Can Deter a Chinese Invasion*James Holmes* *Taiwan, Indo-Pacific* The Falklands War demonstrates that the presence of even one or two submarines can greatly alter an opponent's strategy. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Sea-denial platforms riding the waves or prowling beneath can launch torpedo attacks or loft anti-ship missiles against oncoming aggressors—and they can cruise in company with unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater vehicles of all types. New submarines for Taiwan? Yes, please! Submarine construction is poised to become a reality now that Washington has lifted restrictions that once pro... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
How China's Strategy in the South China Sea Could Lead to War*James Holmes* *Freedom of Navigation, South China Sea* Wanting to fight is another thing altogether. An antagonist who stumbles into the arena of combat is different from one who strides into the arena. *Here's What You Need to Know*: CCP chieftains may be pursuing self-defeating policies and strategies in the South China Sea. They may have *resigned* themselves to a rumble. And opportunism is their watchword: they will doubtless attempt to turn such encounters as do occur to diplomatic and strategic advantage. It’s been said that groupthink is a bad thing, that creative tension... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Even for World War II, the Battle for Tobruk was Truly Wild*Warfare History Network* *WWII History, * Erwin Rommel squared off against Claude Auchinleck at Gazala in Libya in May 1942. At stake was control of the strategic port of Tobruk. During the early morning hours of May 27, 1942, the men of the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade braced themselves for another mundane assignment in the broiling heat of the Libyan Desert. Positioned to the south of the Gazala Line, the British Eighth Army’s defensive stronghold, the Indians were tasked with providing a measure of flank security against a potential Axis attack. Although German forces were known ... read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Weekend FileHere are the links to all the articles we published last week. Jump directly to the days you might have missed: Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday, September 18 1. Black mother accuses Halifax police of racial bias after her child was bitten by a neighbour’s dog Matthew Byard interviewed a Black […] read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
What a travesty! Iron Dome SubsidyFor the United States to pay the bill for replenishing missiles in the Israel’s Iron Dome defense system used during the Gaza attack in May is a travesty of law and justice. And for such an initiative to gain support for such a measure by a vote of 420-9 in an otherwise hopelessly divided U.S. House of Representatives should be an embarrassment rather than the occasion for restoring this questionable Special Relationship no matter how adverse its unconditional maintenance is for the wellbeing of the people of the Middle East and the strategic rationality of American foreign policy. read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
Quad is turning & turning in widening gyreBy coincidence, perhaps, on the same day that President Biden hosted the first Quad summit, he also cleared the way for a senior executive of Huawei Technologies to return to Beijing — “removing one major irritant between the two superpowers,” as the New York Times put it. read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
Watch: Unity & Survival: Fighting Hunger on the Streets of PhiladelphiaBreakThrough News recently released a new documentary about the Unity & Survival Program, a food distribution and organizing network in Philadelphia initiated by neighborhood leaders and the Philadelphia Liberation Center -- a community center run by volunteers from the Party for Socialism and Liberation. read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
Drone Whistleblower Daniel Hale In Carceral Limbo While US Generals Shirk Responsibility For Deadly StrikesAround two months ago, drone whistleblower Daniel Hale was sentenced to 45 months in prison after he stood before a federal judge and delivered a statement that demonstrated he was a person of conscience. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Motorcycle courier scams grow during pandemic in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This month, gang members specialized in the scam have been arrested in São Paulo and in the Federal District. Their sophistication is such that criminals even use software to simulate bank standby music and call center sound, in addition to retaining the victims' phone lines. Pensioner José Militão, 73, was […] The post Motorcycle courier scams grow during pandemic in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Toxic People: 8 Ways to Protect Yourself from Toxic People.Toxic People: 8 Ways to Protect Yourself from Toxic People – Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/76833/protect-yourself-from-toxic-people/ read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 9/25/2021The National Interest17 hours ago
The War That Solidified India's Role as a Powerhouse*Michael Peck* *India-Pakistan War, South Asia* India emerged as a regional power after its 1971 war with Pakistan. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Unfortunately, Pakistan’s humiliation in 1971 spurred it into developing an atomic bomb. This is what happens when you chop a nation in half. Before December 3, 1971, Pakistan was a country suffering from a split personality disorder. When British India became independent in 1947, the country was divided into Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. The problem was that East Pakistan and West Pakistan were almost a thousand miles apart, ... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago
Katie Wright on Biden's Vaccine Temper Tantrum
Source: Skynews Happy Saturday! Grab a cup of coffee and maybe sit down for this one. Katie Wright unleashes the frustration so many of us feel. Thanks to Katie for knowing that we are the only website that would dare... read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT17 hours ago
Green Energy Companies FoldBy Paul Homewood One of the delicious ironies of the current energy crisis has been the collapse of some of the small green energy companies that have sprung up in the last few years. I say irony, because it is the very same green policies, which they espoused and hoped to make […] read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
When McDonalds Came to DenmarkHow Danish workers got McDonalds to comply with local labor practices, including high wages. read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
The Iran-Iraq War Was a Showdown Between the F-5E and the Soviet MiG-21*Robert Beckhusen* *F-5E Tiger II, * American and Soviet fighters were put to test during the Iran-Iraq war. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The most intensive period of aerial warfare between Iran and Iraq came to an end in late 1980. Both sides were physically and materially exhausted by four months of intensive operations and heavy losses. There have been countless discussions over which is the better fighter jet— the U.S.-made Northrop F-5E Tiger II or the Soviet MiG-21 Fishbed. That can be a hard argument to settle. The Iran-Iraq war was probably a draw for the two ty... read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Antivirus isn’t just for your computer – Here’s why you should protect your smartphone, too
In 2019, Smartphone cyberattacks increased 50% year-on-year. It's time to protect your iPhone or Android. Here's an easy guide to protect your phone. read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Federal Police Reform Talks Have Failed – But Local Efforts Stand a Better Chance of SuccessFederal police reform was unlikely to go anywhere, but what might succeed? read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
How to find out where you took a picture
Sometimes, you find an old photo and forget where you took it. Thanks to modern GPS technology, you can track down the exact place you snapped a picture. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT18 hours ago
Stop Knocking Down Buildings–HarrabinBy Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Even by Harrabin standards, this really is a disgracefully biased piece: Britain’s top engineers are urging the government to stop buildings being demolished. Making bricks and steel creates vast amounts of CO2, with cement alone causing 8% of global emissions. They say the construction industry should […] read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
How a Battle Between the U.S. Navy and China Could Play Out*James Holmes* *U.S. Navy, United States* The U.S. Navy, it seems, is optimized for the blue-water conflagration that’s least likely to occur. Question marks surround who would prevail in the scenarios that are most menacing and most likely to occur. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* If the technology pans out, PLA ballistic missiles could menace U.S. and allied warships plying the seas anywhere within Asia’s second island chain. The upper figure for DF-26 range, moreover, would extend ASBMs’ reach substantially beyond the island chain. Ah, yes, the “carrier-killer.” China is ... read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Move to Florida!215 Measly Feet That’s all that it would take. Good-bye Phili, good-bye Baltimore, and good-bye Martha’s Vineyard – I don’t think that Barack can swim. Pictured: Philadelphia with 215 ft of sea-level rise. Source: conspiracyofcartographers.com I’ll add Boston for Mike_C. (below) MAC-V SOG in Vietnam On the far left is Canadian bow hunter […] The post Move to Florida! appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
CFACT19 hours ago
Rich nations enjoy coal energy while demanding poor nations abstainIt is estimated that 360 million are in poverty in India and many do not have access to electricity. The post Rich nations enjoy coal energy while demanding poor nations abstain appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Guyana’s president denounces “constant territorial threats” from Venezuela at UNRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In his address, the president criticized that "an agreement was recently issued in Mexico (in the framework of negotiations between the Nicolás Maduro regime and the opposition) under which Venezuela's internal factions renewed an unfounded verification." "Guyana will not be used as a sacrificial altar to settle Venezuela's internal political […] The post Guyana’s president denounces “constant territorial threats” from Venezuela at UN appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Gangsters Out Blog19 hours ago
ALERT dismantles fentanyl superlabThe Edmonton Journal is reporting that "Police have shut down a drug superlab in rural southern Alberta, seizing more than $300 million worth of drugs and precursors in the province’s biggest fentanyl bust to date." This is what the CFSEU doesn't do. More than 31 kilograms of the chemicals were found after officers carried out 13 search warrants near Aldersyde on July 7, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) announced Wednesday at its Edmonton headquarters. Another 7,600 kg of chemicals used in fentanyl production, 18 handguns, a rifle, $25,000 in cash and jewelry, s... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Which Five Aircraft Carriers and Battleships Are the Best of All-Time?*TNI Staff* *Aircraft Carriers, * James Holmes and Robert Farley tackle this important question. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Pundits and analysts have predicted the obsolescence and demise of the aircraft carrier since the waning days of World War II. At the moment, however, the Russian, Indian, British, Chinese, French, and American navies continue to put faith, and resources, into carrier aviation. For decades, the world’s great powers built countless battleships, not only as a way to win the modern naval battles of the time, but to demonstrate their nation's technical... read more
The Reference Frame19 hours ago
Eastern Europe needs to be urgently OrbanisedCommentary by Štěpán Cháb The elections in Germany [on Sunday, September 26th] look much more frightening than the [October 8th-9th] elections in the Czech Republic. There, the Greens are coming out with their 'nothing is green enough' and Olaf Scholz is likely to take over as chancellor from Angela Merkel. In yesterday's Die Welt, he gave some of his core ideas. Even if we elect the [Nazi-like] Workers' Party to government in the October elections, it will not have the same consequences as the elections in Germany in just two weeks' time [now: tomorrow]. Nevertheless, the importanc... read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
How to try out a new TV from Hisense for 100 days, no strings attached
When you're shopping for a smart TV, you need to do a ton of research so you don't end up with something you dislike. Or you can test drive a Hisense TV. read more
Mining Awareness +22 hours ago
Arizona Audit: Cyber Ninjas Recommend Several Specific Findings Be Reviewed by the Arizona AG for Possible InvestigationExcerpt from Executive Summary: “Based on our other findings, however, we recommend that the Legislature tighten up the election process … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +22 hours ago
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich Statement Regarding Arizona Senate’s Draft Report on Audit“Attorney General Mark Brnovich Issues Statement Regarding Arizona Senate’s Draft Report on Audit Friday, September 24, 2021 PHOENIX — Attorney General Mark … Continue reading → read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
The MG-42, AKA "Hitler's Buzz Saw," is Still An Impressive Weapon*Paul Richard Huard* *World War II, * The machine gun had its weaknesses. But its raw firepower did ghastly things to Germany’s enemies. *Here's What You Need To Remember: ***The machine gun fired twice as fast as any other weapon in the world at the time. This gave it a distinct sound which scared enough American troops that the War Department made a propaganda film about it. During World War II, American G.I.s called the German MG42 machine gun “Hitler’s buzz saw” because of the way it cut down troops in swaths. The Soviet Red Army called it “the linoleum ripper” because of ... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Russia's T-34 was a Panzer Crusher*Paul Richard Huard* *Tanks, * Iconic Russian tank wasn’t revolutionary, but it could blow Panzers to Hell. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The final verdict on the T-34 perhaps is less glowing than the legend that the Soviets weaved around the tank, but the T-34 tipped the balance in favor of the USSR when it came to armored battle and that's what matters. *The T-34 in the hands of determined Soviet tankers routed the Germans at Kursk, the greatest tank battle of all time.* *The T-34 was “undeniably revolutionary, but it was not the first in anything except how to combin... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Eduardo Bolsonaro compares Brazil to Taliban for not being allowed to promote Covid-19 early treatmentRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, who was diagnosed positive for Covid-19 on Friday, September 24, compared Brazil to the Taliban, a terrorist organization that took over Afghanistan. The statement was made during a live stream on social media, in which the deputy lamented the fact that he is not allowed to […] The post Eduardo Bolsonaro compares Brazil to Taliban for not being allowed to promote Covid-19 early treatment appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles19 hours ago
One of the best-ever photos of a Gigantic JetLast week, Puerto Rican photographer Frankie Lucena recorded what is considered as one of the best-ever photos of a Gigantic Jet. This Gigantic Jet plasma event occurred over a very powerful thunderstorm near the Virgin Islands and also near Tropical Storm...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Almost 25% of Brazil’s São Paulo high-end offices still vacant during pandemicRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the second quarter this year compared to the same period in 2020, vacancy in these units increased, on average, 7.6 percentage points and reached 24.9%, according to a JLL consultancy research. Although the office situation has been worse, the rebound is still slow and uneven. Thiago Duarte and André […] The post Almost 25% of Brazil’s São Paulo high-end offices still vacant during pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Germany again bans entry to Brazilians vaccinated with CoronavacRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Germany has again banned the entry of Brazilians who have taken the Coronavac Covid-19 vaccine, after having released it last week. Henceforth, the country will only allow entry to tourists vaccinated with immunizers approved by the European Medicines Agency, which is not the case with the Chinese vaccine. Only travelers […] The post Germany again bans entry to Brazilians vaccinated with Coronavac appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles20 hours ago
New vents open at Cumbre Vieja volcano, more evacuations ordered - La Palma, Canary IslandsThe magnitude of volcanic tremor at Cumbre Vieja, La Palma, Canary Islands increased on September 24, 2021, reaching the highest intensity since the eruption began on September 19. Two new vents have opened, producing new lava flows, with power Strombolian...... Read more » read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
At UN, Pakistan Prime Minister urges ‘bold steps’ to prevent humanitarian crisis AfghanistanAgainst the backdrop of what he called “a critical time” in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan said on Friday that if the situation there is neglected, “a huge humanitarian crisis” lies ahead. Read the full story, “At UN, Pakistan Prime Minister urges ‘bold steps’ to prevent humanitarian crisis Afghanistan”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil’s São Paulo creates native vegetation reforestation programRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo governor João Doria, or September 24, announced the "Refloresta SP" program during the São Paulo Environmental event, which aims to reforest 1.5 million hectares of native vegetation by 2050. The São Paulo state government intends to offer credit lines, implement Payment for Environmental Services (PES) projects, and allocate […] The post Brazil’s São Paulo creates native vegetation reforestation program appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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