Yah as the world unwinds we discuss work-bench adventures and food, pretty girls, arrowheads and other fun things

It’s all silent on the American mainsteam “news” about the dangers of 5G. have you noticed? Yeah. No one is talking about how 5G radiates your brain and causes cancer any longer. Maybe it’s because the USA is now marketing their own 5G. Sure it doesn’t perform at REAL 5G performance curves, but it sounds good, and it is really 4G marketed as 5G, and who’s gonna know the difference, right?

Not Americans. That’s for sure.

The freedom not to wear masks is now embedded in the American culture. Ah, yes. The great covid “hoax”, right? Now the entire West goes about their daily lives without wearing masks. Great huh?

I wonder what will happen when China and Russia give some “tit for tat” back, eh? Do you all think that the united West can fight against a full-scale bioweapon carpet bombing like China had to endure?

It’s a strange world we are now experiencing. And most of us have no clue as to how it is going about, and what the outcomes will be. yah. And now, the focus is on the evil dangerous Russia fighting the heroic Nazi innocents. And that any day now, with American money, and American weapons, and American training, Russia will collapse from the overwhelming superiority of the united West; that “bright and shining house on the hill.”

Soon, there will be a “pivot to Asia”, and China and Taiwan will be the focus.

Are you ready for the spewing of bullshit?

I am.

You don’t fight it, don’t you know. You adapt, and you tune out, and you allow the stupid to die. And stop trying to help them. You stick with what you know, and hang out with the winning side. Yah. It’s that simple.

Yvonne Elliman – If I Can’t Have You

We start out with some music from the United States in the totally cool 1970s.

British SAS special forces in Ukraine fighting Russia

Russia announced the investigation of at least two British SAS special ops groups in Lvov:

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Russia warns Britain for provoking Ukraine

April 26 (Reuters) - Russia warned Britain on Tuesday that if it continued to provoke Ukraine to strike targets in Russia then there would be an immediate "proportional response".

Russia's defence ministry cited statements from Britain's armed forces minister James Heappey who told BBC radio that it was entirely legitimate for Ukraine to hunt targets in the depths of Russia to disrupt logistics and supply lines. . .here

Chinese girl in her living room

This is VERY TYPICAL. Video 5MB

Artifact Hunting Tips – Finding Arrowheads Left by Native Americans

From HERE

Hunting for ancient artifacts is something that you can do just about anywhere. In the United States there were Native American tribes in every part of the country, and they left behind stone tools and other artifacts that you can find.

The most popular thing for most people to find are arrowheads. Some can actually be quite valuable, although most artifact hunters are looking to add pieces to their collection, not to get rich.

To find valuable artifacts there is some luck involved, but more importantly you need to follow a few basic guidelines. Some places are much better than others when it comes to artifact hunting.

To help you get the best from your artifact hunting here are important tips:

Know the Laws on Arrowhead Artifact Hunting

First and foremost, we need to talk about laws regarding picking up arrowheads.

Many people start their artifact hunting on the wrong footing by ignoring the local laws and regulations that govern hunting for arrowheads and other artifacts. If you are careless regarding local laws when hunting for artifacts you are likely to risk your finds being confiscated by the authorities and even being fined or even jailed.

Now don’t let this scare you. All I am saying is that you need to understand the laws so you can avoid any issues. There are plenty of ways that you can legally hunt for artifacts.

French involvement in Ukraine

In the Ukraine fighting against Russia…

“French sources report that servicemen of the 13th Parachute Dragoon Regiment, which is part of the Special Operations Forces, were deployed to Ukraine. The group includes instructors on the use of MILAN anti-tank systems and AT-4 grenade launchers”

Chinese Girl in 1970s style bell-bottom jeans

Ah. It takes me back to 1974 and “elephant bells”. video 2MB

Using Private Lands to find arrowheads

You will have no legal concerns if you are hunting on private lands with landowner permission. Just make sure you actually do get permission!

In the United States, trespassing is an offense all the 50 states. If there is a vacant piece of land that you want to hunt artifacts on the make sure you find out who the owner is and then you ask for permission. Picking up arrowheads on private property would constitute not just trespassing, but also theft.

Transnistria

Now Ukraine is stirring something up in Transnistria. Multiple sabotage attacks have occurred, including one on a military installation, destroying two radio towers and damaging others.

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Transnistria now erecting barricades:

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There is a lot of talk and rumor now, like the following:

“Now Transnistrian telegram accounts are claiming Ukrainian military massed on their border: “According to subscribers. On the border with Transnistria, a large concentration of Ukrainian troops was noticed, in particular tanks and other armored vehicles”

And much of this rumor could be dismissed if it weren’t for the suspicious attacks that now suddenly occur on Transnistrian land, and the following statements from a prominent Ukrainian journalist and as of last year ex-advisor to the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, who reportedly said today:

“Ukraine has the legal right to demilitarize the military facilities of the Russian troops that threaten us,” the editor-in-chief of the odious publication Censor wrote on social networks. no, adviser to the head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Yuriy Butusov. 

He said that this would make it possible to capture Russian prisoners for exchange, “eliminate the threat of a breakthrough by Russian troops”, seize large arsenals of ammunition. Release two Ukrainian brigades that are stationed on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border 

There is only one chance left to save Mariupol – a strike on Transnistria” – Advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine.”

From HERE (autotranslate this article)

(Russia, by the way, has over 4000 AFU prisoners, 300 of them officers. More POWs were taken in Illych Steel Plant alone than all of RF and LPR/DPR prisoners in Ukrainian hands combined.)

When Irish Legends and History Combine: The Tomb of the Fairy Queen Maeve

Legends suggest that the green hills of Ireland have always been a place for fairy games. According to local beliefs, the forests were full of hidden settlements inhabited by supernatural creatures. Most of them have been forgotten over time, but the fairy queen Maeve received a special place in the history of the Knocknarea area and she even has a tomb that is visited by thousands of people every year. Those who visit her final resting place are searching for evidence in the mystical secrets of ancient Irish tales.

The Irish town of Sligo is famous for its stunning green hill that smells like fresh grass in the morning and covers itself with shimmering mystery at night. The name Knocknarea usually makes people think about knocking into or on something, but the truth is that ”knock” means nothing more than hill in Irish. However, the etymology of the site’s full name isn’t clear. There are at least three possible explanations behind this name. Firstly, researchers suggest that it came from Cnoc na Ré , meaning “hill of the moon”. However, some others say that it was Cnoc na Riogha , which means ”hill of the kings”. This interpretation also suggests that if the hill contains burials, they may belong to the ancient rulers of these lands. Finally, a very simple explanation for the name: Cnoc na Riabh , means simply ”hill of the stripes”.

No matter the name’s origins, it is known as the hill of the fairies and is said to be the place where their queen is buried.

The Enchanting Tomb

The greatest treasure of the smooth green hill is a grave that is located in the heart of the site. It has never been excavated, but there are at least two suspicions about what hides inside. First, it is believed that it contains a passage tomb dated to the Neolithic period. Secondly, many believe that the famous Fairy Queen is buried in a tomb inside this 327-meter (1,073 ft.) limestone hill.

The most important part of the site is called Medb’s Varin, which is about 55 meters (180 ft.) wide and 10 meters (33ft) high. It is one of the most intriguing of the unexplored archaeological sites in Ireland and is known as the tomb of Medb or Maeve. Researchers suggest that it is about 5000 years old and, due to its long history, it became a place entwined with legend and myth. As long as the site remains unexcavated, it is impossible to conclude what it may hold. Researchers suggest that it is possible that the mysterious tomb belongs to a known Neolithic religious center in this area. However, tourists from around the world come to enjoy the hill with the burial of an ancient fairy queen.

Who was this mysterious fairy queen whose remains may be hidden under the green grass of the Knocknarea?

The Fairy Queen of Irish Wuthering Hills

In English literature, she is known as Maeve, Maev, or Maive. However, in Old Irish, she was called Meḋḃ, Meaḋḃ and Medb. In old Irish mythology, she appears as a fairy queen and an independent female deity. There are a bunch of rich legends related to her, many of them describing her cruel behavior. She also seems to be one of the strongest warriors among the fairy-related deities. She was a wife of Ailill and had seven sons. She was murdered by Furbaide who wanted to avenge the death of his mother, who Maeve had killed.

The modern followers of paganism have created a beautiful vision of the goddess based on the old mythology. According to Patricia Telesco:

Maeve’s themes are fairies, magic, protection, leadership, and justice (law). Her symbols are birds and gold. As the Fairy Queen, Maeve oversees today’s merrymaking among the citizens of fey during their Fairy Gatherings. She also attends to human affairs by providing protection, wise leadership and prudent conventions. Works of art depict Maeve with golden birds on Her shoulders, whispering magical knowledge into Her ear. Near the beginning of May, the wee folk of Ireland come out of hiding for a grand celebration of spring. If you don’t want Maeve and the citizens of fey to pull pranks on you today, take precautions, as the Europeans do: avoid traveling, put a piece of clothing on inside-out, wear something red, and leave the fairy folk an offering of sweet bread, honey or ale. In some cases, this will please the fairies so much that they will offer to perform a service or leave you a gift in return!'

This description proves that the old religion is still alive and has become a part of life in the area around the tomb, but also across Ireland. The interest in the old Irish goddess has even spread around the world, so she became an inspiration for many artists. She is also related to another famous site in Tara, Ireland.

Fairyland for Hiking Tourists

News in local magazines suggests that the popularity of Knocknarea has brought the site to the edge of destruction. The devastation of the hill has become immense, so officials want to protect it by limiting the possible number of tourists who visit the fairy queen’s tomb.

Finally, if you would like to see the work of the deceased fairy queen for yourself, Patricia Telesco suggests you use a spell to call Maeve:

Take a piece of white bread and toast it until it’s golden brown. Scratch into the bread a word or phrase representing your goal (for example, if raises at work haven’t been given fairly, write the words ‘work’ and ‘raises’). Distribute the crumbs from this to the birds so they can convey your need directly to Maeve’s ears.

It is unknown if someone has really met her spirit, but many people claim that the site where she is said to be buried is perfumed with the fragrance of magic.

Chinese girl picking out noodles

Obviously showing off her odd taste in shoes. video 3MB

“Poland is secretly preparing a “liberation campaign” against Ukraine. 

For this purpose, a set of measures is being carried out – the supply of weapons, equipment and mercenaries across the Polish-Ukrainian border. Several formations of the Polish Army – the 18th motorized rifle division and the 6th airborne brigade – are preparing for a “peacekeeping mission”

The Polish Army stepped up measures to the maximum extent possible to complete the units to wartime states. The recruitment of “volunteers” is carried out through the websites of the Ministry of Defense of Poland.”

An anthem for all us old country boys (and girls ). 

As much a state of mind as a place, this song gets a lot of people right in their soul. City dwellers too can and do have a love for nature, and all the things a "country" lifestyle represent. Things like the wind in live oaks, the smell of jasmine, the security of "family", the laid back lifestyle missing today. 

Don didn't write this song (though he did write a lot of them), But DANG did he deliver it. Takes us back to a place we knew, or just wish we had. 

I can't say unequivocally this is my favorite song of all time. But sure as night follows day it's in the top three. Thanks Don. We miss you gentle giant. RIP. 

- Tom Swinburn

I am not sure if the media reports in the west claiming that Vladimir Putin is crazy is caused by gross ignorance or part of a desperate propaganda campaign. Just take a gander at Putin’s speech today to a gathering of the General Prosecutor’s Office (to put this in U.S. terms, it was a conference of senior Department of Justice officials and the U.S. prosecutors). Read this snippet and tell me if that sounds like a crazy paranoid:

I would like to specifically discuss the tasks facing the prosecution agencies and the entire law enforcement sphere in connection with the special military operation in Donbass and Ukraine.

The special operation has exposed multiple violations of international law by Ukrainian neo-Nazi groups as well as foreign mercenaries. We are referring to extreme atrocities such as killing civilians, using people, including children, as human shields, and other crimes. Flagrant provocations against our Armed Forces, also with the use of resources such as foreign media and social networks, also require a thorough investigation.

At the same time, it is also necessary to suppress any crimes on the territory of the Russian Federation in the most decisive manner. This morning, the Federal Security Service thwarted a terrorist group that planned to attack and assassinate a well-known Russian television journalist. They will definitely deny this now, but the facts and evidence are irrefutable.

In this regard, I would like to say the following. To our surprise, high-ranking diplomats in Europe and the United States are urging their Ukrainian satellites to use their resources to win on the battlefield. Our partners in the United States are using such strange diplomacy – diplomats are even calling for this. But as they realise that this is impossible, they try to achieve a different objective instead – to split Russian society, to destroy Russia from within. But here, too, there is a hitch; this hasn’t worked either. Our society has shown maturity and solidarity; it supports our Armed Forces and supports our efforts to ensure Russia’s ultimate security and help the people living of Donbass. This actually means support for our people living in Donbass. So when they failed to achieve their information goals – they continued to fool their citizens of course, using their monopoly position in their countries’ information space and in some other countries, but they failed here, on the territory of Russia – they switched to terror, to arranging the murder of our journalists.

In this regard, it should be noted of course that we know the names of all the Western handlers, of all members of Western services, primarily the CIA, who are working with Ukrainian security agencies. Apparently, they are giving them such advice. This is their attitude towards the rights of journalists, towards the dissemination of information; this is their attitude towards human rights in general. All they care about is their own rights, some cherishing imperial ambitions, others holding on to their colonial past in the old-fashioned way. But this will not work in Russia.

I am asking the Investigative Committee of Russia, and all investigative bodies to record such crimes in detail, to identify their masterminds and perpetrators, to initiate criminal cases and bring them to trial, as they should. Prosecutors and investigators should carefully study these and all other facts, collect the necessary evidence to make a case, which should be used in court proceedings, including at the international level. Let me emphasise that such evidence should be accumulated for all the crimes committed by neo-Nazis and their accomplices, starting with the coup d’état in Kiev in 2014, which paved the way for civil war, bloodshed and violence in Ukraine.

Next point. We should pay special attention to people arriving to Russia from Ukraine, from the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics. As of today, they number nearly one million, including over 100,000 children. People who had to leave their homes are not always in possession of the documents needed to get material aid, medical support, and to enrol children in schools or kindergartens. I urge the Prosecutor General’s Office to render these people legal assistance and protect their rights, including by reviewing their applications within the shortest possible timeframes. It is hard for these people, help them.

Joe Biden is incapable of giving a speech like this even with the help of a teleprompter. One thing that captured my interest immediately was the measured tone of the speech (it was broadcast live on RT this morning). Vladimir Putin neither ranted nor raved. He was direct, concise and clear.

I found his comments regarding the CIA particularly interesting:

In this regard, it should be noted of course that we know the names of all the Western handlers, of all members of Western services, primarily the CIA, who are working with Ukrainian security agencies. 

Apparently, they are giving them such advice. 

This is their attitude towards the rights of journalists, towards the dissemination of information; this is their attitude towards human rights in general. 

All they care about is their own rights, some cherishing imperial ambitions, others holding on to their colonial past in the old-fashioned way. 

But this will not work in Russia.

I take Putin at his word.

The Russian intelligence service has compiled a list of key CIA officers working in Ukraine and will hold them accountable. Unlike the Soviet era when the United States genuinely offered disgruntled KGB and GRU officers a clear alternative to the lies that shored up the rotten Communist system, the west today has become a caricature of the old Soviet Union. We now imprison political prisoners in the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania for daring to support Donald Trump and trespassing on the U.S. Capitol. In fact, there are more political prisoners incarcerated by United States than are jailed in Russia.

How about a free press?

America is now a global joke.

The corporate media has turned into Helen Keller when it comes to investigating or even questioning the fraudulent votes that gave the 2020 Presidential election to Dementia Joe Biden. With the exception of Tucker Carlson, the mainstream media refuse to give air time to analysts like Doug MacGregor and Scott Ritter who can authoritatively challenge the Ukraine narrative that Russia is evil and Ukraine is an innocent victim. Anyone who goes on social media and tries to provide an alternative view is cancelled. The American media is now behaving as the Soviet Pravda on steroids.

The CIA, which has the mission of recruiting and managing spies in Russia that will provide crucial intelligence about the true intentions and plans of Putin and his Generals, now are fully castrated. If you were a Russian officer dissatisfied with Russia’s current course of action would you trust the CIA to protect you? I believe that answer is a firm no. Especially because the U.S. has now thrown its full support behind a Ukraine that is rife with NAZI ideology and adherents.

We know from the history of the Cold War that the CIA targeted Russian diplomats and military attaches working in foreign countries as a means to get spies into the Kremlin’s inner circle. With the United States pressing all countries in the world to punish all things Russian, not just the government, but the people, the opportunity for U.S. intelligence officers to befriend and recruit a Russian is more difficult than at any time since 1947. This means the United States will be blind in terms of being able to generate its own intelligence and will become more reliant on foreign intelligence services to provide us with their nuggets.

I pity those U.S. intelligence officers who still have some measure of integrity and have a comprehensive understanding of Russia. Any who try to offer alternative explanations for why Putin and the Russian people are engaged in Ukraine will face strong headwinds and possible accusations of being a “Russian sympathizer.”

If you believe in the maxim, “knowledge is power”, then the United States is now entering a phase of being powerless. Ignorance and ideological fanaticism in the intelligence community is a recipe for disaster.

EU and UK to Meet Russia’s Demand to Pay for Gas in Rubles

Curious. I guess this will ease up pressure on individual EU nation-states. Eh?

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Using Public Lands to find “arrowheads”

This is where things get a little bit trickier.

There are a wide array of different types of public land ranging from county parks all the way to federally owned land. Even federal lands have different designations such as BLM land, National Parks, Wilderness Areas, etc. You need to know the land status of the land that you are collecting artifacts, or you might find yourself in major troubles with the law.

Artifacts and antiquities are protected by the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979. I suggest you read it in detail if you plan on venturing onto public lands to hunt.

I have heard a lot of people come up with various interpretations of the law and what it actually allow, and doesn’t allow you to do on public land. I have even spoken with BLM Archaeologists who say that “incidental” collecting of arrowheads is alright (meaning that you can pick up surface arrowheads while doing other activities while recreating on public lands).

Most will tell you that under no circumstance are you allowed to collect artifacts from public lands.

The “Jimmy Carter Loophole” is often referenced by artifact hunters as the reason that surface collecting is alright. However, most people who understand the writing of the law say that despite the text regarding surface collecting, you are still breaking the law if you pick up an arrowhead on public land.

I am NOT telling you what you can or can’t do on public lands regarding to arrowhead hunting. If you want to be absolutely certain, then by all means avoid public lands and only hunt on private property with permission.

I will say that there are thousands of hunters, ranchers, hikers, rockhounds and other public land users who pick up an arrowhead from time to time and the black helicopters haven’t swooped in on them yet. However, these are surface finds. Digging and sifting are taken seriously as should never be done on public lands.

My personal belief is that surface collecting of arrowheads is about as bad as jaywalking. Nonetheless, my opinion doesn’t really matter. The law is what matters.

Again, I suggest that you read the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 yourself and decide what you want to do.

First Class on Chinese High Speed Rail

Yes. This is what it is like. Not bad for 60 RMB (roughly $10 dollars US). Video 4MB

Clear messages on Gas

Message One

The Energy Ministry of Bulgaria reported that Gazprom informed Bulgargaz about the suspension of gas supplies from April 27 - Reuters

Message Two

The Polish oil and gas company PGNIG received a notification from Gazprom that from the morning of April 27, the supply of Russian natural gas will be completely stopped

Message Three

"Russian energy giant Gazprom will cease delivering gas to Bulgaria on Wednesday, the country’s energy ministry announced on Tuesday. The news comes after the Saint Petersburg firm confirmed it will also halt supplies to Poland, with both countries refusing to pay for energy supplies in rubles."

Where to Hunt for Artifacts

You don’t just wake up and start searching your backyard in the hopes of finding “arrowhhead” artifacts (although it has happened!). There are places where you can find artifacts and there are other places where there are none.

You need to know the best places to make your artifact hunt successful.

Always remember the 3 things that all people need: Food, shelter and water.

The single most important (and easiest to find) is water. Native Americans set up their camps near creeks, rivers, and lakes. The camp wasn’t necessarily right next to the water, but it was often on a nearby bluff that was still close enough that the water was easily accessible.

Other places to search are old trading centers. These are rendezvous points where tribes would meet to trade with each other, and during the past few centuries they would trade with European settlers and fur trappers. These are also good sites to metal detect because Europeans would bring metal items to trade.

It is important you study your local history to know the settlement in the area. This will help you make the right decisions in regards to areas to hunt for artifacts. Also, remember to listen to local prospecting news and news from the local construction site. You may get some important insights on where to look for.

Surface arrowheads are easier to spot in the desert where there is less ground cover. Forest can hold a lot of artifacts too, but the dirt and ground cover can make artifact hunting almost impossible. In forested areas I recommend checking river beds and dried up creeks.

Filming a Chinese movie

This is what it is like. video 4MB

NATO is shipping heavy weapons into Ukraine

And most are now destoyed and the cargo is trapped on rail cars with no where to go. Russia launched massive attacks on infrastructure last night as well, destroying many key rail lines and bridges.

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A map showing all the strategic rail crossings that were hit:

Western weapons will now have a much harder time getting to the frontline, particularly heavy weapons like tanks/artillery which are now said to be provided soon to Ukraine. These require railways to get to the frontline.

And on that topic of heavy arms to Ukraine, something important to note: many countries are now cobbling together a Frankenstein list of “high end” heavy arms to contribute. T-72’s and M-84’s from Poland and Slovenia, Marders, Leopards, and PzH2000’s from Germany, Cesar Howitzers from France, Mastiffs, Wolfhound, and Husky vehicles from UK, Archer artillery systems from Sweden, Humvees, M113 APC’s from U.S., and M777’s from Canada, and on and on and on.

For anyone versed in military matters, this is absolutely ridiculous.

There is no way in hell the Ukraine will be able to utilize any of this stuff in any productive capacity for long. Firstly, the vast majority of it will never reach the frontlines and will be destroyed in transit. But just to play devil’s advocate, even if it were to actually reach the frontlines, any military analyst worth their salt knows that it’s a huge detriment to operate many non-interoperable systems on the frontlines due to the complete nightmare it creates in lack of parts and ability to properly maintain or repair this equipment.

In fact at the start of the SMO, Russia was heavily criticized by some military blogs because Russia uses so many different variants of each system concurrently, and this creates problems for maintenance and logistics – for instance T-72, T-72a, T-72b, T-72b3, T-72b3m, etc, etc. But of course Russia has the military infrastructure to deal with this, Ukraine doesn’t.

China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu

From HERE.

BEIJING (REUTERS) - China has recorded the first human infection with the H3N8 strain of bird flu, the country's health authority said on Tuesday (April 26), but said the risk of it spreading among people was low.

A four-year-old boy from central Henan province was found to have been infected with the variant after developing a fever and other symptoms on April 5.

No close contacts were infected with the virus, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement.

The child had been in contact with chickens and crows raised at his home, it added.

The H3N8 variant has previously been detected elsewhere in the world in horses, dogs, birds and seals, but no human cases of H3N8 have been reported, said the NHC.

The commission said an initial assessment determined the variant did not yet have the ability to effectively infect humans, and the risk of a large-scale epidemic was low.

Hum. It’s a good thing that throughout China, there are mandatory “full spectrum” testing of all sorts of viruses. Depending on where you live, you need to be tested either daily or every other day.

I wonder why China is being so agressive about testing for viruses … ?

Surface Hunting Artifacts

Spotting “arrowhead” artifacts can quite difficult, especially to the untrained eye. Scan every inch of the ground in the area that you are hunting for them. Keep your eyes alert especially to items with sharp edges, flaked surfaces or shapes different from the rocks. This will help you find artifacts that most other people may fail to notice.

Take note of the type of material that the Indians used to make their arrowheads. In some areas it was black obsidian that can be easily spotted once you know what to look for. Cherts and hard jaspers can be harder to spot but you will get better as you train your eyes.

Arrowheads aren’t the only thing that you can find. Other artifacts include earrings, pottery, necklaces, stone tools and hammerheads. If you find an ancient campsite, take your time and search the area carefully for anything you can find.

If you are a beginner it is important that you are patient because it may take you time to develop your skills and get some luck.

“China calls out US ‘war crimes’”.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman went off at a presser today:

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has lashed out at the EU and US for criticizing its domestic and foreign policies. Wang singled out the US, accusing Washington of war crimes in the Middle East, economic coercion, betraying its allies and spreading disinformation.

“The US purports to maintain the centrality of the UN Charter, but it is clear to anyone that the US is doing quite the opposite,” Wang told reporters at a press conference on Monday. Citing the US’ military interventions in the former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, Wang stated that Washington “brushed the UN aside and waged wars on sovereign states in wanton interference.”

“The US claims to respect human rights, but the wars of aggression launched by the US and its allies … killed over 300,000 civilians and made over 26 million people refugees,” he continued. “Yet, no one is held accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The US even announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court who would investigate the war crimes of the US military.”

And he didn’t end there.

Again, we know his words will be censored by the West, so his tirade was made for the benefit of the Global South, which includes China’s domestic audience.

Digging and Sifting for Arrowheads

Most people who hunt for artifacts simply search along the surface and don’t need to do any digging. Digging will often be fruitless because there will only be one piece in any particular area.

Sifting is only productive when you have located an actual site with a high concentration of artifacts.

Make sure that you manage the site of your hunting well. Often you will have to dig up the artifacts you find from deep in the ground. It is important to fill up any hole you dig up and to dispose of any trash you have in the proper manner.

Digging should ONLY be done on private lands with permission from a landowner. Digging on public land will land you in big trouble and is much more serious than casual surface collecting.

Some interesting news…

An abandoned archive was found at the OSCE headquarters in Mariupol. It contains OSCE field reports from 2014, documenting thousands of Ukrainian war crimes, which the OSCE then concealed in the official reports of the mission in Ukraine.

In addition, a warehouse of Italian-made mortar mines was found in the garage of the OSCE building. The markings on the boxes indicate that the mines were packed for shipping by sea on 2022-3-11.

Finding That First Arrowhead…

If you’ve never found an arrowhead before, it can seem like there just aren’t any to be found. For years all I ever found was chipping, and maybe an occasional broken piece. It took me years to find my first intact arrowhead.

After that, they came a bit easier. They are still hard to find though, which is why they are such a treasure!

If I can give you 3 main tips that have helped me over the years they would be:

• • 1. Water – I always find the highest concentrations arrowheads around water sources
  • 2. Remoteness – This may not have mattered 50 years ago, but nowadays I have way more success when hunt way back in, far from where everyone else goes.
  • 3. Keep Moving – too often I see beginners stuck on a spot. They spend hours in once area because it looks good. I like to move quick and scan as much ground as possible. Only when I find an artifact will I slow down and start hunting the area carefully.

Hunting for artifacts is a wonderful pastime and a great way to get out and enjoy nature. Get out of the house for a while and see what you can find in your area!

A Recap Of The War In Ukraine – by Gonzalo Lira

Gonzalo Lira just delivered a decent recap of the war in Ukraine.

Gonzalo Lira @GonzaloLira1968 - 10:28 UTC · Apr 26, 2022

Quick recap for those who haven't followed what's been going on in Ukraine but want to understand: 02/24: The Russians invaded from the south, south-east, east and north, in a lightning campaign. The Russians invaded with 190K troops—against 250K combat troops from Ukraine.

The RF put 30K troops near Kiev—nowhere near enough to capture the city—but enough to pin down some 100K AFU defenders. The RF also launched several axes of attack, with reinforcements on standby (including a famed 40km long tank column), to see where they might be needed.

Crucially—the Russian's blitz on several axes pre-empted an imminent UKRAINIAN blitzkrieg. The AFU had been about to invade the Donbas. This was the immediate motivation for Russia's invasion: To beat them to the punch and scuttle Ukraine's imminent invasion—which they did.

Also, by attacking from the north and south, the Russians disrupted weapons supply chain from NATO. Had the RF only attacked in the east to prevent the AFU invasion of Donbas, there would have been an open corridor for resupply from the West. Threatening Kiev stopped that.

So the main AFU army was left stranded in east Ukraine, with the rest of the Ukr. forces isolated and pinned down—with no easy resupply from the West. The RF then went about hitting AFU command/control and resupply links, further isolating and immobilizing Ukrainian forces.

The Russians soon nominally controlled land the size of the UK in Ukraine—but it was a tenuous control. The south of Ukraine was more fully in Russia's grip. The AFU around Kherson simply scattered. Mariupol became a clear battleground, as did the Donbas proper.

What the Russians initially wanted was to:

• Short-circuit the imminent Donbas invasion - which they did.

• Scare the Zelensky regime into negotiating a political settlement - which they failed to do.

Kiev had no intention of negotiating a ceasefire because of orders given to them from Washington: “Fight Russia to the last Ukrainian!” Also, the Neo-Nazi goons around Zelensky threatened him if he negotiated and surrendered because they are terrified of the Russians.

So Zelensky launched a massive PR and propaganda campaign, primarily to motivate AFU forces to fight to the death. Myths were created (Ghost of Kiev), false flags were carried out (Bucha, Kramatorsk) and relentless media stories were flogged relentlessly.

The Russians kept negotiating and trying to NOT destroy Ukraine infrastructure. In fact at first they were even trying to minimize AFU casualties. The evidence for this is overwhelming: The RF did not hit civilian infrastructure - water, electric, phone, transportation. They did not hit AFU barracks, command centers, government buildings, etc.

The Russians' initial priority was for a *negotiated settlement*. But by late March, they realized this was impossible.

This is why the RF withdrew from Kiev. There was no sense putting men near the city when they were not doing what they were supposed to do - putting political pressure on the Zelensky regime to negotiate. This withdrawal was claimed as a “victory” in the “Battle of Kiev”! lmao

Starting in late March, the Russians pulled back and solidified their control over the area they had captured, ceding to the AFU areas that were either pointless to or potentially too costly to control. The Ukraine propaganda machine called all these pull- backs “victories”.

There was still a glimmer that the war might end in a negotiated settlement but that ended in early April. After the Istanbul talks of 3/30, the Ukraine side gingerly agreed to some compromises but within a week publicly disavowed those concessions.

That's when the Russians realized the Zelensky regime was agreement-incapable: Their Washington masters, Victoria Nuland and Anthony Blinken in particular, wouldn't allow a peace. They want this war to sap Russia dry. It is a classic proxy war and Ukraine will pay the price.

Something else the Russians realized: Sanctions. They hurt but Russia bounced back with remarkable speed. They didn't really hurt that bad. But the theft of Russia's $300 billion in foreign reserves by the West DID hurt - badly. The Russians realized they were in a total war with the West and since their foreign reserves were lost forever (likely to be pilfered by corrupt Western politicos), the Russians now have nothing left to lose. By stealing their reserves, the West lost all power over Russia.

This has sealed Ukraine's fate: The Russians now have no incentive to give up what they have conquered. It has cost them too much in terms of men and treasure. And they know that they can't negotiate a ceasefire. The Zelensky regime will simply break it later.

Which means:

The Russians intend to conquer and permanently annex all the south and east of Ukraine. This is why their strategy on the battlefield has dramatically shifted: Now they are carrying out a slow, methodical grinding down and destruction of the AFU.

The war in the first 30 days was speed, feints, nominally capturing vast swathes of Ukraine territory, with the aim of pressuring the Zelensky regime into a negotiated settlement. But the West's total financial and political break with Russia means they have nothing to lose. And they have a lot to gain: The Donbas is mineral rich, the really productive farmlands of Ukraine are in the east and south, Kharkov is a major industrial city, the Sea of Azov has untold natural gas reserves.

And besides - the people love them. Why would the Russians now give up this hard-won prize?

And they *have* won - make no mistake. Ask any military man who is not a system pig, he'll tell you: There is no way for the AFU to retake their country. They have no armor, no air defense, no fuel, no comms - it's over.

The great tragedy is that so many THOUSANDS of young men will die, and die NEEDLESSLY!!,  in order to postpone the inevitable. These brave boys will have fought so valiantly - and died so young, so cruelly -because of the evil of the Zelensky regime.

That's the hard truth.

And in the end, this will be the map that will remain—a bitter image of Ukraine's future. Russia will pour billions into their newly acquired territory. It will prosper and flourish. But the rump-state of Ukraine will be left poor, destroyed, forgotten.

A tragedy.

Mr b at MoA comments…

I concur with the above except for two minor detail. The move on Kiev was not intended to hinder resupply to Ukrainian troops in Donbas but to ‘fix’ potential reinforcement around the capital. That enabled Russian troops to open the corridor from Crimea to the Russian boarder as well as to cross the Dnieper in the south and to take Kherson. Those were the most important moves for the further development of the war.

I also do not believe that Russia will ‘annex’ the areas it is liberating from fascist control. Once librated the people in those areas will vote on becoming independent from Ukraine and the various regions, Donbas, Luhansk, Kherson, Odessa, will form states that will become part of the Federal Republic of Novorossia.

That country will be recognized and supported by Russia and its allies.

Posted by b on April 26, 2022 at 11:23 UTC | Permalink

"If anything today unites people living in Ukraine it is only the fear of the atrocities of the nationalist battalions. Therefore, the result of the policy of the West and the Kiev regime under its control can only be the disintegration of Ukraine into several states,"

"Almost 5 million Ukrainian migrants have already arrived in Europe. In the near future, their number will grow to 10 million,"

"Most Ukrainians who came to the West believe that Europeans should support and endow them, and when they are forced to work, they begin to rebel,"

"Europe is facing a deep economic and political crisis for their countries. Rising inflation and declining living standards are already affecting the wallets and moods of Europeans,"

"Representatives of the criminal community who have escaped from Ukraine will try to occupy niches that are profitable for them, to put local criminal groups under control, which will undoubtedly be accompanied by a complication of the criminal situation in Europe," Patrushev said. 

"The West has already seen a revival of the shadow market for the purchase of human organs from socially vulnerable segments of the population of Ukraine for black market transplantation operations for European patients...Such a widespread business as trade in orphans taken out of Ukraine for subsequent illegal adoption in Europe will also get a new breath,"

When someone hears the term ancient artifacts, images of Indiana Jones embarking on a dangerous adventure in search of some lost relic are usually dancing in the forefront of that person’s mind. That said, the “Indiana Jones” movie franchise is credited with having a lasting impact on at least one columnist in the antiques and collectibles trade, as I have always lamented that without having been exposed to the original “Raiders of the Lost Ark” movie at a very young age by my father, my entry into the antiques and collectibles world would have occurred much later. In fact, I place the entire “Indiana Jones” movie franchise well above the “Star Wars” movie franchise as having the most profound effect on both my youth and my upbringing.

Sadly, the field of collecting ancient artifacts is not nearly as exciting as most of the adventures of Indiana Jones. Simply stated, the field of ancient artifacts covers the gamut of rare and coveted antiquities to prehistoric fossils and even Native American artifacts. It is the last category that I will be focusing on here, more specifically Native American arrowheads, but first, a brief history lesson is in order.

Some of the first known Native American arrowheads were created thousands of years ago and were carved out of various materials such as flint, agate, jasper, and quartzite. They represent some of the earliest known remnants as to how our prehistoric ancestors lived. That said, collecting arrowheads is a somewhat esoteric hobby within the greater antiques and collectibles field. Over the years, the hobby has grown considerably, and the most sought-after artifacts are unlike most of the arrowheads that casual enthusiasts may have come into contact with through museum souvenir shops or through the possessions of a close relative who owned some specimens. Much like digging up antique bottles, arrowhead collecting was quite popular back when you could still discover less-than-stellar specimens on plots of undeveloped land.

I fondly remember my father sharing stories of his youth spent growing up around Hazleton, Pa., and him stumbling upon multiple broken arrowheads on the outskirts of undeveloped forest land.

Today, thanks to the rise of better authentication techniques and well-versed experts within the trade, the history, certification, and grading of these treasures has advanced in ways never before thought possible. Now, respected auction houses deal in these fascinating treasures. In the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, a plethora of fake Native American arrowheads engulfed the secondary market. Some of these fakes and forgeries were so well made that they continue to baffle some experts in the trade to this day.

Others were so badly made that even casual enthusiasts with no formal training can easily identify them. The field of Native American arrowhead collecting is an advanced area of study that no novice should undertake without enlisting the skills of multiple well-respected experts in the trade.

Beginning collectors and novices who wish to spend significant amounts of money purchasing authentic artifacts should begin by reading and learning about the subject of not just Native American arrowheads, but also the entire market for Native American artifacts in general. Most auction houses that cater to authentic Native American arrowheads tend to also specialize in the greater Native American artifact marketplace as well.

One book that is a must-have to any up and coming arrowhead collector is the most recent edition of “The Official Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification and Price Guide.” The guide gives an unprecedented listing as to what makes certain arrowheads valuable and lists tips for identifying certain artifacts from different time periods.

Another recent development that has greatly affected the marketplace for Native American artifacts is the advent of third-party certification and grading. Companies like IAGA, which is short for Indian Artifact Grading Authority, can help you not only identify and authenticate your treasures, but also grade them by condition of the overall specimen.

This can help determine a fair value on the secondary market, as prices for even the most sought-after artifacts have been volatile over the years, while also breaking new records at high-profile auctions. There seems to be a lot of wealthy collectors chasing after the most coveted specimens on the market today, but would-be speculators should take note that the middle range and lower end of the market have not been affected by this same frenzy.

Occasionally, well-vetted auction houses like Morphy Auctions will hold exclusive auctions that cater to Native American artifacts. It should be stated that even though these auctions are run by experts in the industry, collectors are still encouraged to do their own research on the items they may be interested in obtaining. Unlike the field of antique bottle collecting or modern-day collecting mainstays like vintage “Star Wars” figures and toys, the hobby of collecting ancient artifacts is much more complex.

A novice collector can easily spend decades studying some of the most stellar and valuable finds without even scratching the surface of what the overall market has to offer. Contrary to popular belief, most Native American arrowheads are not all that valuable, as some can be had for $1 to $40 each. Condition, age, and rarity are what separates a $40 arrowhead from a $500 arrowhead and a $10,000 arrowhead from a $500 one. The high-end markets of this trade are not for the casual enthusiast.

In conclusion, I own several Native American arrowheads and find the pieces to be quite impressive. I should also state that I do not trust my own judgment when identifying and buying these kinds of pieces and always enlist the help of professionals to guide me in any purchases I choose to make. Should any readers decide to dabble in this exciting field of study, I strongly urge you to do the same.

The spirit of China

This is what it is like. video 4MB

Pepe Escobar explains how it is all so simple…

Pepe Escobar, [4/26/22 9:36 AM]
WHAT’S GOIN’ ON - IN 5 MINUTES

In 1933 the Anglo-American axis backed Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg's selection of Adolf Hitler as the new Chancellor of Germany.

The plan was to rebuild Germany to balance against the growing power of Russia under Stalin.

England lent two billion gold dollars to Germany; the US lent one billion gold dollars - which was worth about 100 times what the dollar is worth now. England also opened its markets to Germany to strengthen it.

This parallels EXACTLY what the Empire of Lies and rotten Britannia are doing now supporting Ukro Neo-Nazis against Russia.

Nord Stream 2 was the last straw.

The Empire of Lies feared a Germany/Russia/China alliance - where the US would be relegated to the status of an isolated island, losing what was left of its fading control of the planet.

So the CIA ordered the Ukro neo-Nazis to prepare to launch a massive attack on the Donbass - and kill hundreds of thousands of its Russophone population by massive artillery bombardment.

Russian intel picked this up. And Operation Z became inevitable.

The immediate goal of the Empire of Lies was to force Germany to end all its natural resource imports from Russia - thus forcing Germany to remain a permanent US vassal.

The plan worked. Germany is cutting all relations with Russia and is slowly but surely preparing, alongside the Empire, for what might become a HOT - nuclear - war against Russia. Lavrov just had to issue another VERY serious warning.

The Empire of Lies easily gained control of the EU via the German poodle - and now is totally focused on bringing down Russia (“weaken”, in the language of Pentagon weapons peddler Austin and Ziocon Blinkie).

The sanction tsunami will of course backfire - already happening.

And so will the Empire of Lies supreme wet dream: to “weaken” Russia so that it may take back control - as in the Yeltsin years - via corrupt oligarchs, of ALL Russia's wealth of natural resources. That will ultimately mean control of China - because by land and sea the Americans will control all of China's natural resource inputs.

The planet was slipping out of the Empire of Lies' grip. Yet in one fell swoop they are back in the game.

Not so fast though. The only losers, so far, are poodles Germany and the EU.

The Russia-China strategic partnership excels in shadowplay.

The Story of MM’s DIY work-bench

When I moved out of Boston, I started to haul my unused items to the curb for community pickup. I quickly discovered that others decided to do the same, and within a short period of time, all sorts of old and disused furnishings were found discarded on the side.

One item was this massive heavy metal table. It was all steel, and had the gray color so often associated and common in the 1930s and 1940s. Its top was ruined. But aside for that, it was a very heavy, and super sturdy table.

So I took it home. I cleaned it up, but you know, the top was a real mess.

So what I did was, I went and got a one-inch thick plywood board. I put it over ON-TOP of the table and cut it to size so that it fit. I did not replace the top, I just simply put the plywood over it.

I then drilled four holes. One near each corner, oh about, a good hands-length from the two edges. The holes were big enough to slip the bolts through (duh!).

I then placed “carriage bolts”  from the top down, and tightened the board in place with a wrench underneath.

That made the top of the table nice and flat, with the metal rounded part visible on the work surface.

Man, that table was huge, and super heavy, but wow! Did it ever work as a fine work bench. It was just perfect.

Later, when I was bored, I used a router to gouge out some 1/2″ deep valleys along one of the edges. You know to catch loose pencils, pens, paperclips, screws, and all the rest.

And well, that’s my story. Not as exciting as all the rest, but perfect, you know, in its simplicity. Perfect, you all, too, can one day make such a garbage discovery and turn it into something of great utility.

Ah. That’s my story. Don’t you know.

Pepe Escobar, [4/26/22 8:17 AM]
WAR IS PEACE UPDATE

Isn't it soooooo rich that the Empire of Lies is leading a "summit" of 40 or so vassals/straps/minions at one of the icons of the Empire of Bases - Ramstein - to "bolster Ukraine's defenses" (translation: keep the war going forever).

The soooo rich becomes soooooo absurd when the propaganda avalanche includes claiming NATO is not among the donors. Well, most of those at the summit are NATO minions.

The Ramstein summit follows weapons peddler Lloyd "Raytheon" Austin and Little Blinkie visiting the mediocre comedian in Kiev over the weekend and stating they want to "weaken" Russia.

It's really impossible to report about this serial tsunami of imperial excrement as if it was serious news.

Pepe Escobar, [4/26/22 8:30 AM]
AND IT GETS WORSE

You think my previous post was nasty? Baaaaah. It gets much worse.

Sitting beside weapons peddler Lloyd "Raytheon" Austin and General Woke Milley, the German Defense Minister - one Christine Lambrecht, of the von der Lugen school of mediocrity - said that Germany and the Empire of Lies are now teaching Ukrainian troops how to employ new artillery systems.

The teaching takes place in German soil.

Do these people even listen to Lavrov?

Or perhaps they want Mr. Sarmat to visit the Reichstag?

Chicken Biscuit Potpie

This hearty chicken potpie recipe with biscuits takes just 10 minutes to assemble before you can pop it in the oven. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, chicken, soup and thyme. Pour into an ungreased deep-dish 9-in. pie plate. Combine the biscuit mix, milk and egg; spoon over chicken mixture.
2. Bake until topping is golden brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.

Polish Media: Russia Has Halted Gas Supplies To The Country


Poland announced on Tuesday that it was preparing to impose sanctions on 50 Russian oligarchs and companies, as Polish media report that Russia has stopped gas deliveries to the country, causing European gas prices to get hit with a double-digit surge. 

Poland’s One.pl online news channel reported that Russia had suspended gas supplies to Poland under the Yamal contract, citing off-the-record sources claiming that the Ministry of Climate has now gathered its crisis team to deal with the situation. . . .here

“Give your feathered friends a pretty little place to land with this quick and easy diy teacup bird feeder. It’s so simple to make in about 5 minutes!”

Supplies:

• teacup and saucer
• painter’s tape
• epoxy
• paper plate + wooden craft stick (for epoxy)
• jute twine
• bird seed

Directions:

Step 1: Make sure the teacup and saucer are clean. Put the cup on its side, then use painter’s tape to hold it in place.

Step 2: Mix up a small amount of epoxy on a paper plate using a wooden craft stick, about a teaspoon (just do it by eye.) 

Step 3: Tilt up the cup where it meets the plate and apply the epoxy, then carefully put the cup back in place to secure it. Hold for about 30 seconds. Let dry for 2 hours (or according to directions.)

Step 4: Using jute twine, hang the bird feeder by the handle of the teacup.

Step 5: Fill cup and saucer with bird feed.

Step 6: Enjoy watching the birds!

*First Time Hearing* Blackfoot | Left Turn On A Red Light | REACTION VIDEO

This was sort of my “theme song” when I was discharged from the Navy and making my life up until I was picked up by MAJestic at China Lake NWC. This is a reaction video and a rather good one, don’t you know.

Mint Lamb Stew

The lamb here isn’t just tender—it melts in your mouth! This recipe is an adaptation of a stew my mother used to make while I was growing up in England. Now I round it out with local root vegetables. 

—Maureen Evans, Rancho Cucamonga, California

Push your inner girl

Practice, practice, practice. video 8MB

Sailboat life

Living fine and well inside of China. Video 54MB

Locations In The U.S. That You Should Avoid At All Costs If A Nuclear War With Russia Erupts

April 27, 2022 by Michael

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Vladimir Putin is threatening to use nukes again.  If Russia ultimately decides to conduct a surprise first strike, are you living near a location that is likely to get nuked?  Many people assume that the vast majority of the U.S. population would immediately die if a nuclear war erupts, but that isn’t true.  It has been estimated that only about 20 percent of the U.S. population would be wiped out right away, more would die later on from radiation exposure, but the vast majority of the population would actually die from starvation during the subsequent weeks and months due to the “nuclear winter” that would stretch on for at least a couple of years.  So if a nuclear war does happen, you will need enough food for yourself, your family and everyone that will be depending upon you for as long as you plan to stay alive.

In recent weeks, our politicians and the “experts” on the cable news channels have been assuring us over and over again that the risk of nuclear war is very low and that Vladimir Putin is bluffing when he threatens to use nuclear weapons.

Of course Putin wasn’t exactly bluffing about invading Ukraine, was he?

Considering his track record, I believe that we should take Putin’s threats deadly seriously, and he just publicly threatened to use nuclear weapons against anyone that interferes in the war in Ukraine…

‘If someone intends to interfere in what is going on from the outside they must know that constitutes an unacceptable strategic threat to Russia. They must know that our response to counter strikes will be lightning fast. Fast,’ he said.

‘We have all the weapons we need for this. No one else can brag about these weapons, and we won’t brag about them. But we will use them.’

Though Putin did not mention nuclear weapons directly, he was almost certainly referring to Russia’s new Sarmat 2 nuclear missile which was tested for the first time just days ago and that he boasted is unlike any other weapon in the world.

Obviously, that threat was directed at the United States, because we are intervening in the war in Ukraine more than anyone else.

As I have stated before, there are no winners in a nuclear war, but whichever side decides to strike first will have the best chance of surviving a nuclear war.

If the Russians ultimately determine that a direct military conflict with the United States is inevitable, they may decide that it is best to hit us before we can hit them.

When that day arrives, you will want to be as far away from prime strategic targets as you possibly can.

At the top of that list would be all of the military facilities where our nuclear weapons are located…

• Naval Base Kitsap (Washington)
• Malstrom Air Force Base (Montana)
• Nellis Air Force Base (Nevada)
• Warren Air Force Base (Colorado and Wyoming)
• Minot Air Force Base (North Dakota)
• Pantex plant (Texas)
• Whiteman Air Force Base (Missouri)
• Barksdale Air Force Base (Louisiana)
• Naval Submarine Base (Georgia)

In addition, there are approximately 400 active nuclear missile silos that are spread across five states.  The following comes from the Washington Post…

About 400 of those missiles remain active and ready to launch at a few seconds notice in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska. They are located on bison preserves and Indian reservations. They sit across from a national forest, behind a rodeo grandstand, down the road from a one-room schoolhouse, and on dozens of private farms like the one belonging to the Butchers, who have lived for 60 years with a nuclear missile as their closest neighbor.

Secondly, you will want to be far away from any U.S. military bases, because they will be prime targets as well.

The following public domain map of major U.S. Air Force bases comes from Wikimedia Commons…

And this map of major U.S. Navy bases that was originally created by a user named “Orionist” also comes from Wikimedia Commons…

The list of U.S. Army bases in the United States is exceedingly long, but you can find the major ones right here.

In addition to military targets, the Russians would also likely strike major population centers, particularly those that have political or financial significance such as Washington D.C. and New York City.

Sadly, many of those that are not killed by the initial strike will wish that they were dead.

Because the nuclear winter that would follow would be absolutely horrifying.

One study that was conducted in 2019 determined that temperatures in Iowa would stay below zero degrees Celsius for 730 days in a row…

A subsequent study, published in 2019, looked at a comparable but slightly lower 150 Tg atmospheric soot injection following an equivalent scale nuclear war. The devastation causes so much smoke that only 30-40 percent of sunlight reaches the Earth’s surface for the subsequent six months.

A massive drop in temperature follows, with the weather staying below freezing throughout the subsequent Northern Hemisphere summer. In Iowa, for example, the model shows temperatures staying below 0°C for 730 days straight. There is no growing season. This is a true nuclear winter.

Because very little could be grown during this time, the vast majority of the population would soon be dead as a result of famine…

By this time, most of Earth’s human population will be long dead. The world’s food production would crash by more than 90 percent, causing global famine that would kill billions by starvation. In most countries less than a quarter of the population survives by the end of year two in this scenario. Global fish stocks are decimated and the ozone layer collapses.

So can you understand why I am so passionate about avoiding a nuclear war?

In like Flint – 1967 (Sub Esp)

We end this installment with a 1967 James Bond spoof. This is a sequel to the first movie. If you have time on your hands, and want to go “deep” on a vacation to another time, this movie is for you.

The storyline in the second entry has to do with an offer to Flint's three female assistants to visit an Island run by an outfit's leaders calling their operation "Fabulous Face". 

As if the girls needed improving. Of course, the corporation's heads turn out to be furious women's liberation advocates bent on world domination, planning to rid themselves of male frustrations, advice and competition forever. 

Forget the plot. 

Derek Flint's girls are in danger and that leads his organization, Z.O.W.I.E., his boss Lloyd Cramden and Flint into the exotic blackmail-the-world plot involving female astronauts and nuclear Macgoffins. 

But first there are the lethal tricks the ladies have thought up; Cramden loses ninety seconds on a golf course; Flint discovers hair driers are being used for brainwashing sessions; and the island resort Fabulous Face runs in the US Virgins turns out to be replete with pretty girls and pretty dangerous ideas. 

This is a comedy, let us remembers, with an underlying satire targeting both excessive women's lib and male chauvinism thrown in. 

And in a comedy, actions speak louder than ideas. 

The film is subtle in unexpected ways unlike its satirical predecessor which was less funny and more a direct comment on gimmick-heavy spy movies. Here we have mostly guided missiles, the world's most lethal cigarette lighter and Flint. 

His comment to the board of the ladies who are trying to take over the world is exactly right--"But you can't...you're--women/ladies/females" refers to their idea that they ought to do so merely because they're female, and to the methods they are employing in the name of "liberation". Lloyd Cramden in a dress is hard to take, but this production if colorful, only occasionally cartoonish in its look and very-well constructed.

Do you want more?

You can find more articles related to this in my latest index; A New Beginning. And in it are elements of the old, some elements regarding the transition, and some elements that look towards the future.

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