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House Resolution 127 and Gun Control in the United States
A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 16 hours ago
House Resolution 127 aka the Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act was introduced into the House on February 4, 2021 by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18). This act, if it becomes law, will significantly impact gun ownership in the United States and will target nearly every gun owner in America. Here is the lead page of H.R. 127: For those of you who are not aware of Sabika Sheikh, she was a 17 year old Muslim exchange student from Pakistan who was killed along with seven other students and two teachers during a shooting by a 17-year-old student at...
IGNORED BY THE MEDIA ELITES AND FBI: List of 20 Individuals at the Capitol on January 6th – All Appear to be Connected to Antifa or Far Left Groups
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
IGNORED BY THE MEDIA ELITES AND FBI: List of 20 Individuals at the Capitol on January 6th – All Appear to be Connected to Antifa or Far Left Groups by Joe Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ For weeks the FBI, Democrats, and the fake news media have insisted there was no Antifa or far-left activist infiltration of the …
Coronavirus ‘vaccine certificates’ to be rolled out on smartphones
TOTT News, News – TOTT News - 17 hours ago
Ahead of the scheduled rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Australia, new details have revealed how citizens will be expected to carry supporting documentation with them. Australians will receive 'proof of vaccination certificates' on their smartphones, in addition to hard copies, under plans set to be finalised by the federal government. [...Continued]
FFFFFFreezing. Where's that "global warming"?
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 7 hours ago
*It's not here.* *This morning we awoke to a bone chillin' -15C with a wind chill of -17C* *In Fahrenheit this is 6 F and 1F with wind chill* *Seasonal norms are usually * *Max 0°C. (high) Min -8°C. (low)* *Yesterday:* *Max: **-6.6 °C**Min: **-15.9 °C* * Cold is always the absence of heat* *"Cold is the absence of heat because the "thing" that is absent is kinetic energy; the vibration and movement of molecules. Heat is not the absence of cold because that would be saying the "thing" that is absent is the absence of kinetic energy, something of a double negative."* *Check ou...
Japan Will Not Build a Super F-22 or New F-15 After All
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* Japan is in a tough spot because it is trying to replace the F-2 while the rest of the Western world is between jet generations. Back in 2018, Japan declared that it would develop a new jet fighter instead of buying it from other nations, according to Japanese media. The Ministry of Defense rejected the proposals for the American F-22, F-15 and Eurofighter Typhoon because they failed to meet cost and capability requirements for the F-3, which would replace Japan's aging F-2 fighters, officials told the newspaper Mainichi Shimbun. "The ministry pla...
Can Biden Save Canada-U.S. Agri-Food Trade
Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, Eugene Beaulieu, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, Eugene Beaulieu* *Trade, The Americas* The Canada-U.S. political relationship became hostile during the Trump presidency due to the former president’s erratic foreign policy decisions, tariff wars and his verbal attacks on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The tense political relationship created an environment of uncertainty, adversely affecting the bilateral trading relationship. Although international trade has long been affected by domestic politics, former U.S. president Donald Trump dramatically increased trade irritants between the United States an...
Shocked and Awed: Why China Was Scared by America's Easy Defeat of Iraq in 1991
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* The victory forced Beijing to reexamine its own military and to scramble to make reforms. *Key point: *China had assumed America would have at least a somewhat difficult time fighting Iraq, especially in the decades after Vietnam. They were sorely mistaken. In 1991, Chinese military officers watched as the United States dismantled the Iraqi Army, a force with more battle experience and somewhat greater technical sophistication than the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The Americans won with casualties that were trivial by historical standards. Thi...
What A Rubber Ducky Suggests about the Effects of Vaccine Misinfo
Xingru Chen, Feng Fu, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Xingru Chen, Feng Fu* *Coronavirus, The Americas* When a child squeezes a rubber duck, it will change shape. Even after the child releases the duck, it will not spring back quickly. The mutations in the coronavirus indicate that the virus is working hard to survive, with transmissible COVID-19 variants being detected around the world. These mutations have increased the urgency of vaccinating hundreds of millions of people within a matter of months. While that work has been stymied by governmental missteps, vaccine resistance could ultimately be the biggest hurdle to reaching her...
Brady Wins 5th Super Bowl MVP Award with Vintage Performance
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
Brady delivered Tampa Bay its second Lombardi Trophy, and first since 2003, with a 31-9 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ecuador News Links 8 February 2021
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
8 February 2021 — The New Dark Age Ecuador: Andrés Arauz Has Declared Victory in the Presidential Elections https://libya360.wordpress.com/2021/02/07/ecuador-andres-arauz-has-declared-victory-in-the-presidential-elections/ Pandemic Capitalism and Resistance https://londongreenleft.blogspot.com/2021/02/pandemic-capitalism-and-resistance.html Ecuador: US-Backed Government Scrambles To Privatize The Central Bank https://popularresistance.org/ecuador-us-backed-government-scrambles-to-privatize-the-central-bank/ Are We Not All In Search Of Tomorrow https://popularresistance.org/are-we-no...
Devastating floods leave 8 dead, 5 missing in Mpumalanga, South Africa
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
At least eight people lost their lives while five others remain missing as of Sunday, February 7, 2021, as torrential rains continue to hit parts of Mpumalanga in South Africa, triggering devastating floods. Further heavy downpour is expected over the coming days....... Read more »
3 Deaths With Covid Vaccine in Canada- Rates of Anaphylaxis more then 70X the usual
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 16 hours ago
*From Canada's official source* *But don’t worry. No cause for concern. * *Yesterday I checked the Canadian government Covid vaccine safety site and it’s finally been updated. Though still lagging in information, at least we have some new numbers to look at* *What you need to know up to and including January 29, 2021236 new adverse events reported480 adverse events since the injections began412 were deemed non serious 68 were deemed seriousThere have been a total of 480 AEFI reports (51.2 AEFI reports per 100,000 doses administered) up to and including January 29, 20...
RCEP going to parliament, instant enforcement likely
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
08-Feb-2021 The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to propose to parliament on Tuesday the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, the world's biggest free trade deal, signed by 15 nations in Asia-Pacific including Thailand last November.
The Importance of Being (Pragmatically) Earnest
Cullen Hendrix, Duck of Minerva - 16 hours ago
When engaging with policy audiences and organizations, how can one be truthful when telling the whole truth may be counterproductive? This post is part of an occasional series discussing the ethical dilemmas that arise when academics engage with policymakers and the broader public. This series is part of the Rigor, Relevance, and Responsibility project of the Sié Chéou-Kang […]
From Italy To Germany: The Experiences of a World War II Foot Soldier
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Felix Sparks led elements of the 45th Division through heavy fighting and the liberation of Dachau. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The 45th, or “Thunderbird” Division, was a National Guard outfit formed primarily of units from Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. The morning of February 16, 1944, dawned foggy over the Via Anziate in Anzio, Italy. The 45th Infantry Division’s 2nd Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment had advanced overnight to take positions on the west side of the roadway, assuming its place on the front line. Com...
Where's the Evidence for Coronavirus School Closures?
Andrew Lee, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Andrew Lee* *Coronavirus, Europe* Making schools safer means reducing infection levels in the wider adult population, not the other way round. The COVID-19 pandemic has been disastrous for many children, whose education and development have been badly affected by repeated school closures. Schools in the UK were first closed to most pupils as a pandemic control measure in March 2020 and again in January 2021 in response to the spread of the new variant of coronavirus. The prime minister, Boris Johnson, has said that students in England will not return to school before March 8. ...
Uh Oh, Shiny Pony
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 17 hours ago
Hi @JustinTrudeau! Since you’re allowing your buddy @theJagmeetSingh to interfere in Indian politics, it’d be fair if India supported Quebec independence too, right? — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) February 8, 2021
Chief Justice Says Brazil Will Not Withstand Another Impeachment
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) Chief Justice Luiz Fux said he was against President Jair Bolsonaro's impeachment. In an interview with Estado de S.Paulo newspaper on February 7th, he stated that Brazil will not withstand a third such process. According to Fux, an impeachment is a political process that does […] The post Chief Justice Says Brazil Will Not Withstand Another Impeachment appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Arctic has Descended: Snowstorms and Ice bring much of Europe to a Standstill
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 18 hours ago
Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK are just three of the nations buffeted by the big freeze, with Scotland, after nearly two months of sub-zero temps, on for one of its "longest spells of cold snowy weather this century." The post The Arctic has Descended: Snowstorms and Ice bring much of Europe to a Standstill appeared first on Electroverse.
Lindell documentary blows lid off CCP theft of US election and coup
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 18 hours ago
By TONY MOBILIFONITISA former US Army information warfare expert has revealed the Chinese Community Party controls Dominion Voting Systems and its election codes used across the United States. China was also the main player in a massive cyber-attack on the US election, which the expert describes as a coup. The US government, state and county […]
NSW legislates to close all coal fired power in favour of government funded Chinese wind turbines
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 18 hours ago
What is NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian thinking? It has been revealed that her energy minister Matt Kean, fresh from legislating his green new deal to close all coal-fired power in NSW, is giving $10 million of taxpayer money to a Chinese Communist Party-controlled company to build windmills. That’s right. As the CCP shores-up its strength […]
Tablelands crime meetings demand Labor amend bail laws
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 18 hours ago
Local News Residents demand Labor amend its soft-on-crime policies Innocent bystanders killed during stolen car pursuits in Brisbane and Townsville from Jim O’Toole, Townsville Bureau Female members of the looney Labor Left got their knickers in a knot at a public meeting held in Mareeba on Friday to discuss runaway Aboriginal juvenile crime which is […]
Goldman Is Evil But McKinsey Is Worse
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Why McKinsey veneer is looking tattier and tattier with every passing day, and why that's not likely to change.
How to Prevent Earth's Microbes from Contaminating other Planets
Thomas Cheney, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Thomas Cheney* *Science, Outer Space* We actually have policies and laws to prevent this from happening. There are two planned Mars landings in 2021. First, Nasa’s Perseverance rover is due to land on the planet later this month. Then China’s Tianwen rover will follow in May. Both missions intend to search the planet for signs of life. But how do we make sure when our landers touch down on the red planet’s surface, nothing unwanted is landing with them? If we aren’t careful, we could be spreading all sorts of life – like in 2019, when a spacecraft crashed onto the moon’s surfac...
‘I Am at the End of My Abilities’: France’s Top Military Commander Worried Armed Forces Overstretched
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* It’s not just the U.S. military that worries about overstretch. France’s top military commander also fears that the French military has too few resources to meet too many commitments. It’s not just the U.S. military that worries about overstretch. France’s top military commander also fears that the French military has too few resources to meet too many commitments. “Today I have to guarantee to the President of the Republic a permanent presence in the Persian Gulf, to which is added the surveillance of the Straits of Bab el-Mandeb, patrols off...
Black POWs in Nazi Captivity: History
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The Third Reich’s treatment of black soldiers was harsh, in keeping with its doctrine of racial superiority. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Nazi agenda of biological racism found general assent throughout the German population and eventually transferred to the treatment of black POWs. On May 13, 1940, the German army invaded France, crossing the River Meuse at Sedan. Upon France’s capitulation, the Franco-German armistice was signed on June 22, and a portion of France was placed under German occupation, with the remaining area ost...
Congress vs the White House: Why They So Often End up in Court
Sarah Burns, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sarah Burns* *Politics, The Americas* These interbranch conflicts have pulled the judiciary into political fights, resulting in regular public and media discussions of the political views of members of the Supreme Court. Often, judges are labeled not as neutral referees but instead as tools of the presidents who appointed them. When the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government don’t agree, especially on thorny, politically charged issues such as reproductive rights and immigration policy, they often seek ways to advance their agendas without actually passing leg...
Brazil’s EMBRAPA Announces New “Harmless” Bioinsecticide Against Crop Pests
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state-owned Brazilian Agricultural Research Company (EMBRAPA) has announced a new bioinsecticide which, according to the company, fights pests that target soybean, corn and cotton crops without endangering the health of workers who handle the product. The bioinsecticide poses no risks to the environment, nor to other insects, ensures EMBRAPA. […] The post Brazil’s EMBRAPA Announces New “Harmless” Bioinsecticide Against Crop Pests appeared first on The Rio Times.
Marijuana concentrate sales up 40% as more consumers turn to the product category
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
Cannabis concentrates are gaining a larger share of the overall market and increasing in price as consumers become more comfortable with the intricate process of dabbing and technology makes consumption of the products easier. Marijuana concentrate sales up 40% as more consumers turn to the product category is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Why Don't Americans Want Informed Consent?
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Note: While scrolling Facebook yesterday, I came across a post from a well known, "celeb" member of our community. She was cautioning her readers to do their homework on the Covid v acc inations that are available or coming online...
Musical Interlude: Disturbed, "The Sound Of Silence"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 17 hours ago
*Disturbed, "The Sound Of Silence"*
Widespread Arctic air mass with frigid temperatures and brutal wind chills affecting the United States
The Watchers » Latest articles - 17 hours ago
The main theme this coming week will be the continuation of the widespread arctic air mass with frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills consuming the Central U.S., especially the Upper Midwest, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns. This dangerous winter...... Read more »
"It Must Be Borne In Mind..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 17 hours ago
"It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It is not a disaster to be unable to capture your ideal, but it is a disaster to have no ideal to capture. It is not a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim is a sin. " - Benjamin E. Mayes
São Paulo State to Vaccinate All Adults in Small Town to Check Efficiency of Mass Vaccination
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIODE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The S project, kept secret until now, will be put into practice by the Butantan Institute and the São Paulo state government. As of February 17th, the state government will begin mass vaccination in Serrana, a municipality which is part of the Ribeirão Preto metropolitan region, some 300 kilometers north of the […] The post São Paulo State to Vaccinate All Adults in Small Town to Check Efficiency of Mass Vaccination appeared first on The Rio Times.
The government knew about Covid in 2016 and failed to prepare
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
TruePublca published an article in March last year, excerpts of which are below (HERE) regarding Britain’s preparedness plans in the event of a pandemic, which every responsible government in the world will have. The results showed how the Conservative government tested the NHS for a flu-like pandemic, such as Covid 19, over a three-day period in 2016 and then not only ignored its ominous warnings but buried the final report as investing in the NHS did not fit its privatisation agenda ambitions.
Brazilian Sputnik V Vaccine Producer Alleges Market Protectionism by Government
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fernando Marques, the president of União Química, producer of the Sputnik V in Brazil, accused government laboratories of hindering the entry of vaccines produced by private laboratories in the country. The pharmaceutical company has an agreement with the Russian Sovereign Fund and the Gamaleya Institute for technology transfer and for […] The post Brazilian Sputnik V Vaccine Producer Alleges Market Protectionism by Government appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chile: Police Officer Accused of Shooting Street Juggler Will Remain in Custody
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIODE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Saturday, Chilean courts jailed the police officer accused of shooting and killing a juggler during a routine check, an incident that on Friday triggered riots in the south of the country and once again put the spotlight on the Carabineros police force. At the request of the Prosecutor's Office, which is […] The post Chile: Police Officer Accused of Shooting Street Juggler Will Remain in Custody appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: How Brazil Can Overcome Historical E-commerce Backlog
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian e-commerce took about 20 years to reach 6% penetration of the Brazilian retail market, between 1999 and 2019. Therefore, no one could have envisioned that the next four percentage points would be achieved in only 12 months. This was the extent of the progress that 2020 brought to Brazilian […] The post Analysis: How Brazil Can Overcome Historical E-commerce Backlog appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: China and Russia Use Vaccines to Increase Their “Soft Power” in Developing Countries
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The race to find a vaccine against Covid-19 has transcended medical interest to also include a geopolitical focus, in which Russia and China, with their powerful public institutions, are competing with private pharmaceutical companies in the West, forging new alliances that extend beyond these countries’ traditional partners. The global race […] The post Analysis: China and Russia Use Vaccines to Increase Their “Soft Power” in Developing Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.
Memes that made me laugh 44
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 19 hours ago
Gathered from around the Intertubes over the past seven days. More next week. Peter
Alliance Française Photo Contest Opens Enrollments in Rio de Janeiro
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Enrollment for the "Alliance Française Prix Photo", which celebrates its tenth anniversary, will start on February 10th. This year, the Alliance Française's national photography competition is entitled "Reflections" and proposes a reinterpretation of the essence of photography in light of the transformations of the contemporary world and current challenges. The […] The post Alliance Française Photo Contest Opens Enrollments in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Major snowstorm hits Netherlands, Germany and UK
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
Dutch authorities declared a rare 'code red' emergency for the entire country on Sunday, February 7, 2021, as a severe snowstorm, named Darcy by their meteorologists, hit parts of western Europe. This was the first major snowstorm to hit the Netherlands...... Read more »
‘Unbelievable,’ Says Sanders, That Some Dems Want to Further Limit Eligibility for Covid-19 Relief Checks
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
Sen. Bernie Sanders denounces Democrats who would narrow eligibility requirements for the next round of stimulus payments.
Brazil´s Centrão Voting Bloc Pressing Bolsonaro for Banco do Brasil and Mint
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the election of Arthur Lira (PP-AL) to head the Chamber and Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG) to run the Senate, parties in the centrão bloc are pressuring the Planalto Palace to pay back as early as the start of this year for their support . . . To read the full […] The post Brazil´s Centrão Voting Bloc Pressing Bolsonaro for Banco do Brasil and Mint appeared first on The Rio Times.
Foreigners Move in on Vale and Hold 55% of the Company’s Stock
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Close to completing 24 years of privatization, Vale is on its way to closing 2021 with less public sector stakes among its partners. The trend is driven by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), which sold more than R$10 (US$1.8) billion in the mining company's shares in […] The post Foreigners Move in on Vale and Hold 55% of the Company’s Stock appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nor’easters would be disastrous to a Green America
Ronald Stein, CFACT - 19 hours ago
Reliance on President Biden’s push to go Green at any cost would leave America dependent on intermittent electricity from wind turbines and solar panels. This would be a an energy disaster. The post Nor’easters would be disastrous to a Green America appeared first on CFACT.
This German Mine Terrorized Allied Forces in World War II
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The Wehrmacht employed numerous types of land mines throughout the war. *Here's What You Need to Know*: German Teller mines were insidious weapons—killing or maiming thousands of Allied soldiers and civilians. The Wehrmact employed others, too, to great effect during the Second World War. In one incident toward the end of 1944, American soldiers came across nonmetal mines in Lorraine, France. In a single minefield they found 12,000 mines made out of Bakelite or wood, which made them impossible to locate with metal detectors. By 1945, th...
What Creationism Has in Common with Conspiracy Theories
Paul Braterman, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Paul Braterman* *Religion, The Americas* In the US today, up to 40% of adults agree with the young Earth creationist claim that all humans are descended from Adam and Eve within the past 10,000 years. Many people around the world looked on aghast as they witnessed the harm done by conspiracy theories such as QAnon and the myth of the stolen US election that led to the attack on the US Capitol Building on January 6. Yet while these ideas will no doubt fade in time, there is arguably a much more enduring conspiracy theory that also pervades America in the form of young Earth crea...
'Uncle Tom's Cabin' Still Impacts Racial Politics Today
Cheryl Thompson, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Cheryl Thompson* *Politics, The Americas* Various Black men have been called “Uncle Toms.” From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to former president Barack Obama, at some point, they were accused of being too passive or a sell-out to the race. Published nearly 170 years ago, *Uncle Tom’s Cabin* by Harriet Beecher Stowe had a profound impact on American slavery. But Uncle Tom is not a relic from the 19th century: this complex figure still has a hold over Black politics. In fact, the Uncle Tom stereotype is quite possibly the most resilient figure in American history. He has survived p...
National Prayer Breakfast: The Place to Push a Political Agenda?
Deborah Whitehead, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Deborah Whitehead* *Politics, The Americas* The breakfast is still sponsored by the same organization Vereide founded, now known, simply, as The Family, and two members of Congress and a bipartisan committee serve as its honorary hosts. Addressing his first National Prayer Breakfast as president on Feb. 4, Joe Biden spoke of the need to “turn to faith” in a “dark, dark time.” In the wake of the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, he called for Americans to “confront and defeat political extremism, white supremacy and domestic terrorism,” and argued that religion can help America unit...
And Here We Are
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
Douglas – Boston Bomber (I didn’t make you guess) Yes, the A-20 Havoc, in one of many configurations. The British called it the “Boston” Medium Bomber as did the French and Australians, but the name didn’t catch on with the Americans. As a night fighter with American livery, it was called the P-70. […] The post And Here We Are appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Powerpaste packs clean hydrogen energy in a safe, convenient gray goop
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This is huge. Hydrogen fuel cells suddenly become practical to use for long haul driving. The present alternative to hydrocarbons has been plug in batteries. Still inconvenient in application. Pumping in a paste is not inconvenient at all. Battery packs can even be replaced handily enough with fuel cells. So the transition to ev to ev fuel cell can be seamless. We have been looking for practical hydrogen storage for ever. This should make hydrogen airships practical as well. The overage can be compressed as needed or even use to power the props. Safe containment is within...
Utsava Updates Us
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Utsava is a medium whose accuracy has been quite real. regardless, everything here has been reported via excellent sources in other places. This item is good for clarity and possible timelines. Do note that timelines are usually disinformation. The actual events, not so much as shown by events behind us. The military is running the show and is maintaining secrecy while completing a range of tasks. This reports that march 3 will be the Trump inaguration day. That will hold if all key tasks are complete. The hardest part is been kept in the dark. We get to see the tip of t...
Remyelinating drug could help restore lost vision in MS patients
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This also applies to all damaged nerves as well. Except by the time you know what is wrong, a lot of damage has been done. This still promises some form of damage reversal. We need a way to detect the problem as soon as possible. At least progress is been made even if it will never be a cure. . *Remyelinating drug could help restore lost vision in MS patients* *By Michael Irving* *February 02, 2021* *Multiple sclerosis (MS) destroys the protective myelin sheath that insulates nerves – and a new drug may help repair it* *https://newatlas.com/medical/remyelinating-drug-lost-...
GKN Aerospace proposes eVTOL Skybus transports for 30 to 50 passengers
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
In Germany you have by design small towns about three miles apart. A central parking lot with a single story garage as well can serve as the landing pad. folks can be picked and then vectored vto the next pick up point at a speed of about 100 kilometers per hour. It can also be a drone.doing a route of a dozen stops. This is obviously superior to any road confined system. Any failure mode will likely allow autogyroing the prop(S) as well which can make the system crash resistent in terms of normal engine failures. The potential here is excellent I think. Pop up and go to s...
THE FUTURE OF RUSSIAN POLITICS IN PICTURES – PRICES GO UP; SPENDING GOES DOWN; POLITICAL DISCONTENT GOES UP; NAVALNY GOES OUT
Editor, Dances With Bears - 21 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The reason for rising discontent among Russians is obvious – except to the Anglo-American and German press and the governments prompting them. All Russians know this except for the young living at home, dependent on their family’s income. The prices for the food in the family grocery basket have been rising […]
Chinese military heading for Daru Island and the Torres Strait
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 21 hours ago
LNP and Labor trying to attract foreign investment at the expense of our own industries. The LNP’s love affair with China is getting more intense Katter’s Australian Party is demanding an immediate response and action from both State and Federal Governments regarding a Chinese company’s multi-million-dollar plan to encroach on territory 3 klms from Australia’s […]
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 07 February 2021 – Plus Weekly Update
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
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 […]
ExxonMobil dumps Bass Strait sale after Woodside debacle and warning from Canberra
Peter Milne, Michael West - 22 hours ago
[image: Offshore+Platform+Marlin+B] Woodside dumped its oil rig into a $2 company to dodge a big clean-up but Exxon canned the $3bn sale of its Bass Strait oil and gas assets after a warning from Resources Minister Keith Pitt to ExxonMobil chief executive Darren Woods. Peter Milne from independent resources media company Boiling Cold has the story.
Microsoft patent would ‘reincarnate’ deceased as chatbots
TOTT News, News – TOTT News - 1 day ago
Microsoft has patented new technology that would use social media posts to ‘reincarnate deceased persons as AI-driven chatbots’, it has been revealed. The patent describes a chatbot that enables users to talk to a specific person based on data gathered from their social media, messages, voice recordings, images, written letters and more. A Black Mirror episode come to life. What social and spiritual implications could this type of technology have? [...Continued]
"A Strange Game"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 17 hours ago
*"A Strange Game"* by Jim Quinn “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” - John F. Kennedy “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” - Buckminster Fuller "The takeover of the country by an amalgamation of bad characters representing fascist corporatism, collectivism, billionaire oligarchs, social media tyrants, pandemic peddlers, and Deep State snake oil surveillance state salesmen has marked a turning point for the country. Battle lin...
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