Sunday, July 04, 2021

4 July - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

 10:08 pm MDT

The Duran21 hours ago
The Daughter or Darkness
By Steve Brown… Victoria Kagan-Nuland is known for many things. Beside her “F*ck the EU” proclamation, the imperial Khanate-Kaganite is mostly renowned for warmongering and the Ukraine debacle, where US State-inspired horror, death, and destruction still rage. So imagine our surprise when US State’s Daughter of Darkness confronted El Salvador’s somewhat misguided president about bitcoin. One […] read more
The Duran21 hours ago
Sectarian policies in Lebanon causing suffering: interview with Lebanese Journalist Ali Yehya
https://www.mideastdiscourse.com/2021/07/01/sectarian-policies-in-lebanon-causing-suffering-interview-with-lebanese-journalist-ali-yehya/ Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Lebanon’s 6 million people have been suffering through a crisis which began 20 months ago, and there is no end to the suffering in sight. Severe shortages of medicine, fuel, electricity and a myriad of basic goods in the import-dependent country. The crisis, which began in late 2019, […] read more
The Duran21 hours ago
Who Is The Queen Of Gaslighters?
Since Donald Trump became a serious contender for the Presidency, the credibility of the American media has plummeted to such a degree that Russian and even Chinese news sources are often more reliable. Whoever is giving the orders and pulling the strings behind the scenes, the talking heads are always on the front line, none […] read more
The Duran21 hours ago
Lauren Boebert shows the TRUE spirit of Colorado [Video]
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) is the US representative for Colorado’s District 3, comprising all of western Colorado and a spit of land out east of the Rockies south of Pueblo. This is a conservative district and she is a very conservative lady. Colorado is what is referred to by many political observers as a “purple state.” […] read more
Two shallow M6.0 earthquakes hit near the coast of Atacama, Chile
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit near the coast of Atacama, Chile at 01:01 UTC on July 4, 2021. The quake was followed by another M6.0 at 01:29 UTC and hundreds of aftershocks. Both quakes struck at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), according to...... Read more » read more
Cairns News21 hours ago
Cocky candidate for Georgia Governor flips focus on CNN cover-up agenda
By TONY MOBILIFONITIS VERNON Jones, the Republican Party candidate for Governor of Georgia, hung a hapless CNN reporter out to dry while exposing the channel’s cover-up of illegal election practices in the state where chain of custody documents for some 350,000 absentee ballots are still missing. At a press conference last week Jones took a […] read more
GREENIE WATCH21 hours ago
Untitled
* Climate scientists say building collapse is a 'wake-up call' about the potential impact of rising seas* *Nice try but no cigar. Looking at the facts, there is no way to claim the Florida collapse was due to rising seas. For a start, the base of the building is 7' above sea-level. Tony Heller has the pictures. So the alarmists just say that it *potentially* could be due to global warming* As rescue and recovery teams dig through the rubble of the collapsed condo building in Surfside, Florida, scientists and engineers are starting to consider what could have possibly caused the de... read more
Meet the AIM-54 Phoenix: Iran Used This American-Made Missile To Fight Iraq
*David Axe* *Missiles, Middle East* The missiles caused many casualties among Iraq's Air Force. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The only country successfully to wield the AIM-54 in combat has been Iran. The U.S. Navy’s AIM-54 Phoenix, the exclusive long-range weapon of the F-14 Tomcat fighter, is one of the most powerful air-to-air missiles every to exist. Thirteen feet long and weighing 1,000 pounds, the rocket-propelled, radar-guided AIM-54 flew at Mach five as high as 80,000 feet while carrying a devastating, 135-pound warhead over a range of more than 100 miles. Former Navy... read more
Flying Su-30 Flankers, India Claims to Have ‘Tracked’ Chinese J-20s
*Sebastien Roblin* *J-20, * Just how good is the J-20? And what is its intended role? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the J-20 would likely remain outclassed by the F-22, it could potentially prove a dangerous adversary to the F-35, which is not as optimized for within-visual-range engagements. However, both the F-22 and F-35 are believed to have a significantly lower all-around RCS than the J-20, though the Chinese fighter still appears to be significantly stealthier than the Russian Su-57. In January 2011, the maiden flight of a large, dagger-like grey jet announced ... read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 03 July 2021
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
Covert Geopolitics22 hours ago
100s More Unmarked Graves Discovered in Canada Residential School
Hundreds of unmarked graves have been discovered on the premises of another former ‘Indian residential school’ in Canada, throwing further light on the extent of the genocide of indigenous children. On Thursday, June 24, the Cowessess First Nation said in the press conference at least 600 unmarked graves have been discovered on the grounds of … Continue reading 100s More Unmarked Graves Discovered in Canada Residential School → read more
Everyone Loves Rocket Launchers, But These 2 Pack the Biggest Punch
*Charlie Gao* *Missiles, Europe* The Carl Gustav and the AT4 are some of the most popular anti-tank systems in the world. *Here's What You Need to Know: *While significantly heavier than the RPG-7, the Carl Gustav is largely considered to be more accurate and easier to shoot, since the projectile doesn’t move in the reverse direction of the wind (as finned projectiles, including those shot by the RPG-7, will do). The Carl Gustav and the AT4 are some of the most popular anti-tank systems in the world. While the “dumb” rockets both launchers fire may seem outdated in a world full ... read more
The Annual Cost of Weapons Worldwide Is Out Of This World
*Michael Peck* *Security, * $3 trillion can buy a LOT of weapons. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The United States accounted for 79 percent of the global arms trade, or an average of $143 billion per year, followed by the European Union at 10 percent, Russia at 5 percent and China at less than 2 percent The world is spending almost $3 trillion a year on arms. That’s the estimate of the U.S. government. The State Department’s World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers (WMEAT) report examined global military spending for 2007 to 2017. “From 2007 through 2017, in constant... read more
The Aviary July 2021: 50 Years of Bird Releases
Dear friend and supporter, Throughout this year, International Bird Rescue is celebrating our 50th Anniversary. What began back in 1971 as a response to an oil spill crisis has grown to be a vibrant organization with robust programs in emergency preparedness, veterinary care, research, education, outreach, and training. Bird Rescue is a team of innovators, ... Read more The post The Aviary July 2021: 50 Years of Bird Releases appeared first on International Bird Rescue. read more
Modern Tokyo Times23 hours ago
Tokyo elections: The strange farce of LDP versus LDP via another name
Tokyo elections: The strange farce of LDP versus LDP via another name Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Local elections in Tokyo are being held for the metropolitan assembly today. Yet the political farce continues, whereby the two main parties in Tokyo are all but the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Irrespective of […] The post Tokyo elections: The strange farce of LDP versus LDP via another name first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Small Dead Animals23 hours ago
Endorsed
Conrad Black: The treatment of John A. Macdonald is an unmitigated disgrace perpetrated by cowards, poseurs, and idiots. read more
Small Dead Animals23 hours ago
July 4, 2021: Reader Tips
And happy Independence Day to our readers in the US. Tips thread open. read more
Unmanly Men
By Burt Prelutsky ~ So far as I’m concerned, “transgenders” are freaks deeply in need of long-term psychiatric therapy. If life is anything, it’s unpredictable. For instance, I’m not sure when I first heard the term “transgender,” but I’m sure I was in my 80s. Now, every time I turn around, they’re in the news, […] read more
New York Times ‘Best Seller’ List Now Skips Over Michael Knowles Best Seller
By Tim Graham ~ The New York Times best-seller list is an unreliable source of bad math, especially when conservative authors do well. We’ve seen it before with David Limbaugh and Dinesh D’Souza. We’ve seen it with Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino. Now it’s happening to Michael Knowles and his new book Speechless. It hit #1 on […] read more
Marjorie Cohn1 day ago
Supreme Court Drives a Stake Through the Heart of the Voting Rights Act
Divided strictly along ideological lines, the Supreme Court construed what was left of the historic Voting Rights Act (VRA) to uphold two Arizona voter suppression laws that civil rights organizations had challenged for disproportionately burdening voters of color. This decision sends a dangerous signal to states that the courts are likely to uphold their voter... Read more » read more
A Flag That’s Still Worth Dying For
By Michael Reagan ~ Gwen Berry says she knows her history, but she really doesn’t. When hammer-thrower Gwen Berry turned her back on the American flag at the Olympic Trials last weekend, it made me think of Sergeant William Carney. Berry probably doesn’t know who Carney was. Neither, I bet, do the Black Lives Matter […] read more
Komando.com1 day ago
No time for an overseas trip? Take one of these virtual tours instead
Travel the world virtually with Amazon Explore. Here's how. read more
New Study Links “Acute Chest Pain” In Male Soldiers To mRNA Vaccines
Originally posted on Candidly Speaking: (Courtesy ZeroHedge.com) More research has been published highlighting more problematic side effects linked to COVID-19 shots. Last week, we published our latest update on rare cases of heart inflammation that have been linked to the mRNA COVID jabs, including the jabs from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. After a hurried secret meeting… read more
Smart Cities Beta Tested in Mid-East Ruins
Originally posted on flying cuttlefish picayune: From Brendon O’Connell – KISSINGER & THE UN SMART CITIES PROGRAM IN THE MIDDLE EAST https://www.bitchute.com/video/SF4Q7y5A0Bg6/ LINK – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLbsDOB0B7Y ALT. LINK – https://www.bitchute.com/video/SF4Q7y5A0Bg6/ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? read more
Joe Biden’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Transforming Families’ Lives
*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * Throughout the world, many countries provide their citizens with a tax credit to offset the high costs of raising a young child. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The IRS has based eligibility for the Child Tax Credit off of families’ 2019 and 2020 tax returns. However, if you did not file taxes for those years, you can instead sign up via the IRS’ non-filers tool, available on its website. Next month, on July 15, 36 million households will receive their first of six monthly payments for the Child Tax Credit. For the most part, eligible fa... read more
Homebound: Glock Is Looking to Makes Its Handguns in America
*Charlie Gao* *Firearms, * Like Sig Sauer, Inc., Glock, Inc. started as the distributor of Glock pistols in the United States. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Trump administration lowered export regulations on gun manufacturers in January 2019, so it’s probably easier for Glock, Inc. to get permission to export Glocks made in the United States compared to Glocks made in Austria. Austrian law requires express government approval and restricts exports to countries being sanctioned by the EU and the UN. This year Sig Sauer, Inc. appears to be on track to supersede its Germa... read more
Charles Frith23 hours ago
Pugilism
Earlier tonight. We were embroiled in fisticuffs. If anybody wants the CCTV footage just send me an email. Here's some moving images to keep going. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
July 4th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 166
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post July 4th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 166 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
Sunday July 4th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Sunday July 4th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The so-far tiny Listeria outbreak behind massive recall of Tyson chicken
Two Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in Texas and one in Deleware with one death between them is so far a small outbreak that’s brought on Saturday night’s massive recall of Tyson chicken. Tyson’s Dexter, MO unit recalled almost 8,5 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products because of those illnesses. See the complete list of recalled productsexternal... Continue Reading read more
Celebrate freedom this Fourth of July, and have your burger well done
Growing up in South Carolina, Independence Day was fraught with danger. Most years we spent the holiday at my Aunt Debbie’s timeshare condo in Myrtle Beach. The condo was on a golf course, and my brothers and I spent the days scavenging balls from the ponds and dodging errant shots from our would-be customers. We... Continue Reading read more
The Difference Between the First and the Second World Wars
The First World War was partially a historical war; the Second World War was wholly a twentieth century war. In the First World War, some belligerent nations were motivated by the notion of righting the historical mistakes of the Medieval and Classical Ages. Tsarist Russia wanted to acquire Constantinople in the name of Orthodox faith. Greece and other Balkan states wanted to recreate the entire Byzantine Empire in the name of their version of the Orthodox faith. Instead of achieving their aspirations, Russia and Greece suffered a decline. Russia was captured by the Bolsheviks, and... read more
Survey finds more cleaning awareness since COVID-19
A survey in the United Kingdom has found people are more aware of cleanliness because of the coronavirus pandemic, but there is still room for improvement. Harrison Wipes wanted to understand to what extent attitudes toward cleaning have changed in the UK public and what the situation will look like post-COVID. In May, the firm... Continue Reading read more
"Ominous Times Ahead For Consumers; Is Your Money Safe From Cyberattacks; AI Will Replace You"
Jeremiah Babe, PM 7/3/21: *"Ominous Times Ahead For Consumers; * *Is Your Money Safe From Cyberattacks; AI Will Replace You"* read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, July 4, 2021
LIVE EVENT - RIO DE JANEIRO: Marquinho Sathan (Lapa) – This Sunday, Beco do Rato will host the samba singer and composer Marquinhos Sathan. The artist will perform at 2 PM. Beco do Rato – Rua Joaquim Silva, 11, Lapa, Rio de Janeiro. Check the event for further details. To have . . . To […] The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Sunday, July 4, 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Happy Independence Day!
Have a safe and happy holiday folks! Full screen recommended. John Philip Sousa, "Stars and Stripes Forever" National march of the United States of America. read more
France’s MMP Anti-Tank Missile Is One Long-Range Shooter
*Charlie Gao* *Missiles, * In actual killing ability, the MMP brings some innovations versus its competitors. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Nations that rely solely on Javelin for infantry anti-tank might find themselves in need of a longer-ranged system, which the MMP can provide. Finally, since the MMP was developed off the back of French operational use of the Javelin, it addresses many issues France had with it, such as the lack of “man-in-the-loop” control. At the end of the Cold War, the MILAN anti-tank missile used by the United Kingdom, France, and Germany was near... read more
163 Million Payments: The Biden Stimulus Checks Bailed Out America
*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus, * The American Rescue Plan grants individuals earning up to $75,000 annually to receive the full stimulus payment amount, as well as couples making less than $150,000 annually and heads of households earning up to $112,500. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Democrats continue to argue that Americans are still struggling due to the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, as they are unable to “put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads,” a group of House Democrats wrote to the president earlier this year. Roughly 163.5 million stimulus p... read more
Japan's Type 93: The Torpedo That Plagued the U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal Campaign
*Warfare History Network* *World War II, * The bogey man of the U.S. Navy during the Guadalcanal campaign was not the Zero fighter or the I-class submarine. It was the Type 93 torpedo, called the Long Lance. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The Japanese Long Lance torpedo proved to be the nemesis of U.S. ships in the Solomons. The bogey man of the U.S. Navy during the Guadalcanal campaign was not the Zero fighter or the I-class submarine. It was the Type 93 torpedo, called the Long Lance. During the 1930s, Japan’s Imperial Navy invested a great deal of time, money, and resou... read more
Jet in a Jam: China’s Famous Stealth Fighter May Have a Problem
*Kris Osborn* *China, * Not having a vertical take off ability could certainly limit a J-31 jet’s operational reach and effectiveness. Can the fast emerging, carrier-launched Chinese J-31 fifth-generation stealthy aircraft truly rival the U.S. F-35C or F-35B fighter jet? The actual answer to this question may remain unknown or even somewhat mysterious, however, there do appear to be some unanswered questions which may answer or at least shed light upon this. It would seem that any margin of difference is likely to reside in the realm of sensing, artificial-intelligence-enabled ... read more
No Stealth for You: Why China Won't Export Its J-20 Fighter
*David Axe* *J-20, Asia* There's a major reason why. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Beijing wants to protect its secrets. The Chinese government has never exported, nor even tried to export, its J-20 stealth fighter. There’s one major reason why. In the years immediately following the Chengdu-built J-20’s 2011 debut, Western analysts assumed the large, angular, twin-engine fighter would, like most Chinese weapons, become an export commodity. Instead, Beijing decided to keep the J-20’s high-end military capabilities all to itself. Cash isn’t worth giving up the radar-evading war... read more
Russian Warplanes Practice Bombing Enemy Ships In Black Sea Training Missions
Russian warplanes practiced bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea during training exercises on Saturday amid friction with the West over NATO drills in the region (pictured, a Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter jet in July 2017) *Daily Mail: **Russian warplanes practice bombing enemy ships in Black Sea training missions as NATO nations hold military drills in region* * Russia's Black Sea Fleet warplanes practiced bombing enemy ships on Saturday * Exercise comes as NATO, Ukraine and allies prepare for their 'Sea Breeze' drills * Moscow has called for the exercise, set to be in the Black S... read more
Water crisis reaches boiling point on Oregon-California line
Yahoo News TULELAKE, Calif. (AP) — Ben DuVal knelt in a barren field near the California-Oregon state line and scooped up a handful of parched... The post Water crisis reaches boiling point on Oregon-California line appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Damn
This is just a short entry because my computer, as always, is playing tricks on me. But I have something very unpleasant to say about the fires and loss of life of western Canada. The oil companies are responsible for this disaster. They have ignored all the research of climate scientists. Instead, they have been responsible for at least 500 deaths with more to come. And with the help of Liberals, Conservatives, American GOPs and Democrats, and our conventional news media they are going to kill more. This is all going to spread over Canada and the U.S. The oil companies are qu... read more
Cargo Ship Linked To Israel Attacked In The Indian Ocean. Reports Say It Is On Fire
A Twitter post by media outlet Al-Mayadeen shows a burning Israeli-owned cargo ship after a reported attack in the northern Indian Ocean. © Twitter / Al-Mayadeen *Jerusalem Post:* *Israeli cargo ship damaged after being hit in Indian Ocean* * Israeli security officials estimate that Iran is behind the attack on the vessel * No injuries have been reported as a result of the attack. An Israeli-owned cargo ship was struck by an “unknown weapon” in the northern Indian Ocean, causing a fire to erupt onboard the vessel, the Hezbollah-linked Al-Mayadeen news site reported on Satur... read more
Money as Debt
The post Money as Debt appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Kiddies, Work and manufacturing companies Next
[image: business manufacture Next]Promoting custom plush toys does not cease at the initial contact. You can’t be successful even if in case you have one of the best plush toys out there if you don’t know tips on how to promote them and do a comply with-up. So speak to a reliable plush toy manufacturer about it and so they may be able to help you with it. What do you perceive by plastic? That is often usually accustomed to create shampoo bottles, water bottles and juice bottles. It ought to even be accustomed create milk containers. It would not have any wood … read more
US Suffers Explosion In Urgent Mental-Health Cases As COVID Recedes
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Zero Hedge The latest indication that the COVID-19 pandemic (and the heavy-handed lockdowns imposed in the US and elsewhere) is leading to a relatively quiet, but still severe, mental health crisis appeared in Monday’s Wall Street Journal via a report about the surge in urgent mental-health-related cases clogging up… read more
Father And Daughter Die Four Days Apart Despite Taking Different Brands Of COVID-19 Shots
Originally posted on Flurry of Thoughts: This tragic story out of Michigan was disclosed by Kathryn Kendall. She lost both her father and her sister within four days of one another, and they were vaccinated with different brands of COVID-19 injections. John Robert Kendall Jr. had his second Moderna vaccine in April, and within days… read more
Judge Approves Unsealing of Documents Linking VIP Pedophile Pimp Ghislaine Maxwell to Clintons — The Most Revolutionary Act
Originally posted on FREEDOM MINDS FOR THE AMERICAN REPUBLICS: Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Daily Mail A federal judge has approved the unsealing of documents related to VIP pedophile pimp Ghislaine Maxwell and her ties to the Clinton family. The?Daily Mail broke the news that Presiding Judge Loretta Preseka ordered the unsealing of “dozens… read more
Ohio judge admits he’s mandating COVID-19 vaccinations as conditions of probation
Originally posted on Flurry of Thoughts: COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Franklin County judge admits to WSYX that he’s mandating COVID-19 vaccinations as conditions of probation in his courtroom. Now, some offenders affected are speaking out to say it’s not right. “The whole atmosphere of the courtroom changed,” said criminal offender Sylvaun Latham who was… read more
As Adverse Reactions to Covid ‘Vaccines’ Reach 400,000, the Truth Must Be Spread Widely
Originally posted on FREEDOM MINDS FOR THE AMERICAN REPUBLICS: As Adverse Reactions to Covid ‘Vaccines’ Reach 400,000, the Truth Must Be Spread Widely (noqreport.com) VAERS data released today by the CDC showed a total of 441,931 reports of adverse events from all age groups following COVID vaccines, including 6,985 deaths and 34,065 serious injuries between… read more
balance101 day ago
Meet Cai Xia, dissident and former CCP prominent member
6-5-21 Singapore reports ~2000 severe reactions to several vaccines, and they should not receive an mRNA vaccine again, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). https://news.yahoo.com/some-2000-severe-adverse-reaction-pfizer-moderna-vaccine-moh-155029894.html …………………………......................................................... Former prof. at Central CCP School Cai Xia speaks out: “Marxism is the fundamental guiding ideology upon which our party and country are founded. It is the very soul of our party and the banner under which it strives,” Mr. Xi recenly said in a speech carri... read more
balance101 day ago
Deigin interview of 6-21-21
I think, in parallel, Shi Zhengli studied Ra4991 with great interest and, most likely, it was somehow passaged either in various cell cultures, or in humanized mice, or in civets. Most likely, in parallel, this was done in the presence of some kind of mutagen, for example, ribavirin drugs or the same remdesivir that Barik actively studied and could hardly ignore Shi Zhengli. - Why add remdesivir? - Such antiviral drugs cause a large number of mutations. Thus, they cause this virus to change very quickly and strongly. In nature, this would take years. - Why did you decide th... read more

4 July - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10:08 pm MDT

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 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
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
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
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
Unprecedented high volcanic SO2 degassing at Taal volcano, Philippines
The 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
Sunday morning music
Here'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
Without Enough Boots on the Ground, California’s Vaccination Efforts Falter
As it turns out, bribing people to get vaccinated with lottery tickets isn't a comprehensive approach. read more
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
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
Climate change coverage ignores heavy impact of heat on cold deaths-Bjorn Lomborg
By 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
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
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
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
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
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 Celebration
Happy 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
Coronavirus on the Nile: 17 months of COVID-19 in Egypt in graphs
Another 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
First Person: The Somali refugees planting a new life in the United States
After 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 years
Both 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
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
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 ÃŽle Longue in Frances’s north west. ÃŽle 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
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 July
Treepers, 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 Arctic
NATO 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