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The National Interest7 hours ago
Zelensky Walked Away From His Washington Meeting Nearly Empty Handed*Mark Episkopos* *Ukraine, * Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has finally secured his long-sought meeting with President Biden, but what does he have to show for it? Zelensky arrived at the White House on Wednesday for what was his first face-to-face meeting with Joe Biden. The summit accompanied another round of U.S. financial aid to Ukraine, including a $60 million security assistance package, $45 million more in humanitarian aid, and $12.8 million in “Covid-related assistance.” But these numbers are hardly groundbreaking in the context of previous U.S. aid to Ukraine sin... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
5 Weapons that Japan Must Develop to Defend Itself*Kyle Mizokami* *Japan, Asia* As the threats facing Japan evolved, its military must adapt. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Recent events in Northeast Asia have propelled Japan’s neighborhood from a security backwater to one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints. The rise of China and Russia’s muscular posturing has exposed Japan’s security establishment as dangerously complacent. Since the end of the Cold War, Japan’s security structure has been largely unchanged. The Defense Agency was uplifted to full ministerial status, and a layered missile defense was erected to c... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
China Has It’s Own Version of the B-52 Heavy Bomber (Kind Of)*David Axe* *Bombers, Asia* Meet the H-6K. *Here's What You Need to Know*: A long-range bomber is only as good as the intelligence that tells it where to strike. Today just three countries operate long-range heavy bombers. Russia has 170 or so Bears, Backfires and Blackjacks. America fields 160 swing-wing B-1s, radar-evading B-2s and stalwart B-52s. China’s bomber force is smaller with around 130 H-6s. And most of the H-6s, copies of Russia’s Cold War Tu-16, lack the long range and heavy payload that many of the Russian and American bombers boast. But that’s changing. After yea... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
How Hitler Began His Rise to Power From a Prison Cell*David Axe* *Nazi Germany, Europe* The future dictator emerged from the experience a more self-assured figure. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Prison afforded him the leisure and focus to write *Mein Kampf.* On April 1, 1924, 34-year-old Adolf Hitler — a socially awkward painter and former soldier from Austria — arrived at Landsberg prison in Bavaria to serve a five-year sentence for organizing a failed coup that got 18 men killed, including four policemen. Hitler stepped into Landsberg as the occasionally self-doubting head of a tiny, impoverished and amateurish anti-semitic po... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
Chet Raymo, "Away Above The Chimney Pots "
*"Away Above The Chimney Pots "* by Chet Raymo "So Oz finally became home; the imagined world became the actual world, as it does for us all, because the truth is that once we have left our childhood places and started out to make up our lives, armed only with what we have and are, we understand that the real secret of the ruby slippers is not that "there's no place like home", but rather that there is no longer any such place as home: except, of course, for the home we make, or the homes that are made for us, in Oz: which is anywhere, and everywhere, except the place from which we... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
"A Life of Learning: Earth School"
*"A Life of Learning: Earth School"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOm "Earth school provides us with an education of the heart and the soul. Life is the province of learning, and the wisdom we acquire throughout our lives is the reward of existence. As we traverse the winding roads that lead from birth to death, experience is our patient teacher. We exist, bound to human bodies as we are, to evolve, enrolled by the universe in earth school, an informal and individualized academy of living, being, and changing. Life’s lessons can take many forms and present us with many challenges. The... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
The Daily "Near You?"
Belleville, Wisconsin, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
"The Essence Of Human Existence..."
"Curiosity is the essence of human existence. 'Who are we? Where are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going?' I don't know. I don't have any answers to those questions. I don't know what's over there around the corner. But I want to find out." - Eugene Cernan read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
“As I’ve Aged”
*“As I’ve Aged”* - Author Unknown “You ask me how it feels to grow older. I’ve learned a few things along the way, which I’ll share with you… As I’ve aged, I’ve become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I’ve become my own friend. I don’t chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn’t need, but looks so avante-garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
The Poet: Charles Dickens, "Things That Never Die "
*"Things That Never Die "* "The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth, The impulses to wordless prayer, The streams of love and truth, The longing after something lost, The spirits longing cry, The striving after better hopes - These things can never die. The timid hand stretched forth to aid A brother in his need; A kindly word in griefs dark hour That proves a friend indeed; The plea for mercy softly breathed, When justice threatens high, The sorrow of a contrite heart - These things shall never die. Let nothing pass, for every hand Must find some work to do... read more
Small Dead Animals7 hours ago
Nothing To Do With IslamApparently in socialist New Zealand, yelling that your going to buy a bunch of knives in a courtroom doesn’t get you thrown in jail. I wonder if their PM will be wearing her muslim garb to visit the victims. read more
Musings from the Chiefio7 hours ago
I Hope He’s Wrong – China Banging War DrumA person who has lived for many years in China, speaks the language fluently, is married to a native Chinese, and knows the country and culture well: is of the opinion that in addition to a return to Maoist Doctrine, China is preparing for war with the USA. Perhaps declaring the intent to the People. Continue reading → read more
Turcopolier7 hours ago
Does Joe Biden display Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Hits: 0“People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are characterized by the personality traits of persistent grandiosity, an excessive need for admiration and recognition, and a personal disdain and lack of empathy for other people.[12][13] As such, the person with NPD usually displays arrogance and a distorted sense of personal superiority, … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals8 hours ago
Today in Declining EfficacyNine positive cases, one death due to COVID-19 outbreak at Kamloops Seniors Village, An internal Interior Health memo obtained by KTW on Aug. 27 noted there are potential COVID-19 exposure events at three long-term care homes in Kamloops. Fully Vaccinated 35-Year-Old Dies of COVID While Waiting for Last-Ditch Treatment And in the New England Journal… Continue reading → read more
The Last Refuge8 hours ago
Curiouser and Curiouser – Washington Post Article, Doctors Should Be Allowed to Give Priority Treatment to Productive Members of Society, and Avoid Treatment For Unvaccinated PopulationsThere it is… yet again… It comes around in cycles as the issues shift and blend but the underlying ideology remains. Abortion to control breeding amid society was one of the first accomplishments of the Fabian Socialists, and ever since that accomplishment they have been strong proponents for evaluating people and determining if they should […] The post Curiouser and Curiouser – Washington Post Article, Doctors Should Be Allowed to Give Priority Treatment to Productive Members of Society, and Avoid Treatment For Unvaccinated Populations appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry suspends beef exports to ChinaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Agriculture has suspended beef exports to China. The measure meets the health protocol between the two countries for the detection of mad cow disease. The decision comes into force this Saturday, shows a letter signed by the director of the Department of Inspection of Animal Products (Dipoa), […] The post Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry suspends beef exports to China appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT10 hours ago
“Arctic Warming Causes Cold Winters”- Yes, It’s That Old Canard Again!By Paul Homewood The absurd Matt McGrath is at it again! A new study shows that increases in extreme winter weather in parts of the US are linked to accelerated warming of the Arctic. The scientists found that heating in the region ultimately disturbed the circular pattern of winds known as the […] read more
Lawfare10 hours ago
Apple Client-Side Scanning Takes A PauseA Lightening cable plugged into an iPhone (Toshiyuki IMAI/https://flic.kr/p/WML7Q9/CC BY-SA 2.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) It is a truism that bad news drops on Fridays, timed to fly under the radar. The Friday before Labor Day is especially auspicious for hiding problems By that standard, Apple yesterday seems to have acknowledged a rather large public relations error. Late on Friday, Apple stated that it would postpone its plans to deploy a system that scanned images on iPhones for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This client-side scanning (CSS) system... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
After Half a Century, the SR-71 Blackbird Remains the World’s Fastest Jet Plane*David Axe* *SR-71, Americas* Can another plane soon supersede it? *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Blackbird was retired for good in 1999. Twenty years after its final retirement, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane still is the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever. In 36 years of service with the CIA, the U.S. Air Force and NASA, the 50 SR-71s and A-12, FY-12 and M-21 variants flew missions over the Middle East, Vietnam and North Korea and supported important research. "It still looks like something from the future, even though it was designed back in the 1950s," Peter Merlin... read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Heavy traffic and congestion on highways in São Paulo on this holidayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On the eve of the holiday on September 7, traffic on the main highways that connect the Sao Paulo metropolitan region with coastal municipalities has been congested since Friday, 3. According to the concessionaires in charge, there are traffic jams on about 16 kilometers on the way to the Baixada […] The post Heavy traffic and congestion on highways in São Paulo on this holiday appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Trump Jr said China has interest in exchanging Bolsonaro for a socialist president who “offer things for free”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One of the main attractions at CPAC Brazil, a right-wing congress organized by Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro (PSL-SP) in Brasilia, Donald Trump Jr, eldest son of former US President Donald Trump, gave a speech on Saturday, 4, against China, attacks on Joe Biden's administration and recommended that Brazilians not accept "tyrannical […] The post Trump Jr said China has interest in exchanging Bolsonaro for a socialist president who “offer things for free” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
CURMUDGUCATION9 hours ago
We've Been Having This Fight For Decades. It Won't End Soon.
This next is from a report of parents speaking before a school board. Don't peek at the link just yet. *Ultimately, she said she didn’t want to see schools teaching students any values, arguing that it should be the parents’ sole responsibility.“It’s our job as partners to [teach our kids] values — it’s not your job,” she said. “Respect us, respect [us as] parents. In the end, this comes down to me doing my job, and you doing your job.”* This could be from a board meeting from any time in the last fifty years. Because this is a central conflict in public education, and it's not o... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
How the Iraq War Changed The Future of American Intervention*Robert Farley* *Iraq War, Middle East* Great powers have the luxury of making costly mistakes. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: The biggest change likely comes in a reassertion of the traditional reticence of the American public towards foreign military intervention, a reticence that waned after the fall of the Soviet Union, but has again become a major factor in the making of American foreign policy. And if this reticence limits America’s strategic flexibility to make horrifically tragic mistakes, then some good can come out of the Iraq War. Every player of the popular vid... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
The Weapons Pakistan Would Use in a War With India*Kyle Mizokami* *India-Pakistan, South Asia* Here's the tech that Pakistan would rely on in a conflict with India. *What You Need to Remember: *Perhaps the most dangerous weapon in Pakistan’s arsenal are terrorist groups. Since 1947, Pakistan has played second fiddle to a larger, stronger India. Despite spending 50% more as a percentage of GDP on defense than India, Pakistan is militarily much weaker than India, and would lose in any conventional war. Like North Korea, Pakistan is a weakening state that invested in nuclear weapons as an inexpensive way to assure territorial inte... read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Harvard epidemiologist says new scientific findings make Covid vaccination passports both incorrect and discriminatoryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Harvard Medical School professor Martin Kulldorff said research showing that natural immunity offers exponentially more protection than vaccines means that vaccine passports are unscientific and discriminatory because they disproportionately affect working-class people. “Previous Covid disease (lots of working-class) provides better immunity than vaccines (lots of professionals), so vaccine mandates are […] The post Harvard epidemiologist says new scientific findings make Covid vaccination passports both incorrect and discriminatory appeared first on The R... read more
Virtual Mirage10 hours ago
HistoryWestern Ohio, 1791 About 900 US soldiers were killed in a single day. That’s three times the number killed at Little Bighorn in 1876. At the time it represented half of the standing US Army (the whole army). The Shawnee and Miami warriors, led by Little Turtle, Tecumseh, and others, retreated northward, drawing St […] The post History appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Researchers Discover Intricate Algae Plant That Resembles Mermaid’s ‘Umbrella’?A strange but fascinating feature of this plant is that it's made up of one giant cell. read more
The National Interest10 hours ago
Do More: Deflate China by Showing Up to Stay in the South China Sea*James Holmes* *U.S. Navy, Asia* An enduring, multinational show of power and resolve might prove sufficient to curb the China challenge. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* If the allies sustain their on-scene naval presence for a long time, then Beijing will find it increasingly tough to convince others its navy has chased off ships that never leave. Its parable of Chinese power and allied weakness will no longer pass the giggle test. The question is a hardy perennial among those who hold forth about maritime strategy in Asia: are “freedom of navigation” operations enough? Are... read more
The National Interest10 hours ago
Tax Overhaul Could Raise Money for Two More Stimulus Checks*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Biden New Stimulus Check, United States* Although the direct payments have been seen by millions as timely lifelines amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many are still demanding that more needs to be done. Over the past year and a half, Congress has approved the delivery of three cash payments to most eligible Americans—a $1,200 check in the spring of 2020, $600 in December, and the current $1,400 payments approved last spring under President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Although the direct payments have been seen by millions as timely li... read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
Sophie Is Back….For NowBlackie is dragging out his wife to raise money. Bono isn’t impressed. read more
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