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Germany trials an Electric Highway, where Siemens Mobility's eHighway system powers trucks, cutting energy use by 50%, reducing pollution. 🚚⚡🇩🇪🌿 #ces2024

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Floridian Fogie🇺🇸vor 2 Jahren

What an innovative and new idea!

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LOLvor 2 Jahren

Electricity coming from coal ???

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HR Cvor 2 Jahren

Trains already do this.

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Pawelvor 2 Jahren

Nice concert, but totally not necessary when Tesla Semi is behind the corner

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Andrei Khurshudovvor 2 Jahren

It's always nice to reduce pollution, but what about the cost of this new infrastructure and its maintenance? We should think in terms of the 'total cost' and not just one cost component. But, again, clean solutions are definitely the way to go. #AI #SmartCities

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Rage 🔞vor 2 Jahren

Great,it's looks amazing 😍😍😍

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عثيمين 🇵🇸vor 2 Jahren

Germany are advancing in tech 👍🏻

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Ferz Rvor 2 Jahren

Doesn’t seem realistic to me. Does producing electricity not consume energy or cause emissions?

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Pierrevor 2 Jahren

Great. Especially when the country produces electricity with charcoal and is one of the most polluting in Europe. Bad nuclear. Ecology ideology is better to look good…

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kemal ucavor 2 Jahren

Bu test son beş senedir A5 otobanının Frankfurt'u Darmstadt'a bağlayan kısmında yapılıyor. Hafta içi 3-4 kere oradan geçiyorum, şimdiye kadar bir, belki iki araç gördüm.

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this clip, a plumber breaks down the U.S. Department of Energy’s updated efficiency standards for residential water heaters. These standards, which apply to new models manufactured after May 2029, set higher performance requirements — particularly for larger electric storage tanks. The practical result is that newer electric water heaters will increasingly use heat pump technology, which is significantly more efficient than traditional electric resistance models. Homeowners who choose to upgrade proactively can enjoy meaningful long-term energy savings. According to DOE analysis, switching to a qualifying heat pump water heater can deliver average lifetime savings of around $1,800–$2,000 per unit compared to older standard models, with many households seeing hundreds of dollars reduced from their annual utility bills. These savings can be increased even further by adding two simple, cost-effective upgrades: • A basic timer (or smart controller) so the water heater only runs during off-peak hours or when hot water is actually needed. • Professional-grade Armaflex (or equivalent closed-cell elastomeric foam) insulation wrap on the tank and hot water pipes. This high-quality insulation dramatically reduces standby heat loss — often cutting additional energy waste by 10–25% or more depending on your current setup and climate. Together, the more efficient unit + timer + professional insulation wrap creates a system that uses far less electricity while still delivering reliable hot water. Many homeowners find the combined upgrades pay for themselves through lower monthly bills over time, without any requirement to change anything immediately. This approach gives you control over your energy use and long-term costs on your own timeline. I’m not much on government mandates but I think they’re onto something here this new innovation in water heaters can be a game changer as far as savings if we incorporate a timer and a professional grade insulation job, The DIY’er can really clean up with this one, I put a link to an AO Smith 50 gallon in the first comment, I do highly recommend the expansion tank, it will definitely help with the longevity.

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Researchers at Tokamak Energy have captured for the first time a real-time, high-speed video of plasma behaviour inside their ST40 spherical tokamak, tracking visible green and red light emissions as the fusion process occurs. This visual insight comes via a camera operating at thousands of frames per second, offering unprecedented detail of how the plasma evolves, interacts with the surrounding lithium blanket and outer regions, and ultimately radiates energy. The imaging enables scientists to observe how the ultra-hot core transitions outward into cooler zones, how magnetic confinement shapes the plasma behaviour, and how impurities or outer-region interactions influence the process. By giving a ‘star-in-a-donut’ view of fusion in action, this breakthrough adds a new diagnostic tool to the development of fusion energy, helping engineers refine the magnetic confinement, optimise plasma stability and better understand the heat and light flows at play. It was slowed down by 100x. All this was for 0.3s A tokamak is one of the most advanced devices ever created to achieve controlled nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the Sun. Its goal is simple in principle but incredibly challenging in practice: heat a gas until it becomes plasma, raise that plasma to over 100 million degrees, and confine it long enough for hydrogen nuclei to fuse and release energy. Because no material container can survive such temperatures, a tokamak uses powerful magnetic fields to hold and shape the plasma like an invisible cage. The device has a distinctive doughnut-shaped (toroidal) chamber surrounded by magnetic coils. When the machine is switched on, electric currents and external magnets work together to create helical magnetic fields that trap the plasma and keep it away from the walls. As the plasma spirals around these magnetic lines, it heats up dramatically. Additional heating comes from methods like radio-frequency waves and neutral-beam injection, pushing the plasma toward the extreme temperatures needed for fusion. Inside this tightly controlled environment, hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium can collide and fuse, releasing fast neutrons and a burst of energy. The goal of tokamak research is to reach a point where the fusion reactions produce more energy than the system consumes, a milestone known as “net energy gain.” Modern machines like ITER, JET, and Tokamak Energy’s ST40 are bringing this vision closer, using advanced diagnostics, superconducting magnets, and increasingly stable plasma control. 👉

Researchers at Tokamak Energy have captured for the first time a real-time, high-speed video of plasma behaviour inside their ST40 spherical tokamak, tracking visible green and red light emissions as the fusion process occurs. This visual insight comes via a camera operating at thousands of frames per second, offering unprecedented detail of how the plasma evolves, interacts with the surrounding lithium blanket and outer regions, and ultimately radiates energy. The imaging enables scientists to observe how the ultra-hot core transitions outward into cooler zones, how magnetic confinement shapes the plasma behaviour, and how impurities or outer-region interactions influence the process. By giving a ‘star-in-a-donut’ view of fusion in action, this breakthrough adds a new diagnostic tool to the development of fusion energy, helping engineers refine the magnetic confinement, optimise plasma stability and better understand the heat and light flows at play. It was slowed down by 100x. All this was for 0.3s A tokamak is one of the most advanced devices ever created to achieve controlled nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the Sun. Its goal is simple in principle but incredibly challenging in practice: heat a gas until it becomes plasma, raise that plasma to over 100 million degrees, and confine it long enough for hydrogen nuclei to fuse and release energy. Because no material container can survive such temperatures, a tokamak uses powerful magnetic fields to hold and shape the plasma like an invisible cage. The device has a distinctive doughnut-shaped (toroidal) chamber surrounded by magnetic coils. When the machine is switched on, electric currents and external magnets work together to create helical magnetic fields that trap the plasma and keep it away from the walls. As the plasma spirals around these magnetic lines, it heats up dramatically. Additional heating comes from methods like radio-frequency waves and neutral-beam injection, pushing the plasma toward the extreme temperatures needed for fusion. Inside this tightly controlled environment, hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium can collide and fuse, releasing fast neutrons and a burst of energy. The goal of tokamak research is to reach a point where the fusion reactions produce more energy than the system consumes, a milestone known as “net energy gain.” Modern machines like ITER, JET, and Tokamak Energy’s ST40 are bringing this vision closer, using advanced diagnostics, superconducting magnets, and increasingly stable plasma control. 👉

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You will remember that a month or two ago, I posted about the solar system at my home in Johannesburg, which has allowed me to hardly use Eskom or City Power because it generates enough energy for my entire usage, including powering geysers. After that post, one of you on this page, a solar expert, reached out privately and advised me to remove the electric geysers from the main solar system. He said the solar batteries were doing too many cycles because they were powering the geysers, and that this would shorten their lifespan. His advice was simple, remove the geysers from the battery load if I wanted the batteries to last the full period that they are built for. I took that advice seriously. I then asked my plumber, Shanil, who owns Metro Plumbers, to guide me on where to get high-quality solar geysers in Johannesburg so that I could replace the electric ones. Shanil told me about a new technology called the Elon Smart Solar PV System. He explained that it is much cheaper than buying completely new solar geysers. Instead of replacing the electric geyser, you simply buy the Elon unit, which comes with its own solar panels, and it is fitted onto your existing electric geyser. That is what I did. I have now removed all four electric geysers from the home solar system that powers my home. Each of them has been converted using the Elon Smart Solar PV technology. They are now powered by their own dedicated solar panels. The four geysers are running on a total of thirteen panels. So what this means is that I will never use Eskom or City Power again because in the past, when it was cloudy for three or four days, I would return to the grid to assist the batteries. This was happening because the batteries were carrying a heavy load that included four geysers. Now that the geysers have been removed from the main solar system and converted to their own dedicated solar supply, I will never return to Eskom or City Power. Even on cloudy days unless the solar system breaks down. The system is able to generate enough power for everything that I need. I also use a gas cooker, which helps reduce the electrical load. I hope this information helps you. If I had gone for the top-quality geysers that are exclusively solar, I would have paid between R25,000 and R30,000 per geyser. That would have come to around R120,000 for four geysers. Of course, there are cheaper solar geysers that you can get, but they are cheaper for a reason. So, in essence, I saved half the amount I would have paid for the geysers if I had chosen top-quality solar geysers. If you are in Johannesburg and you are interested, Shanil’s number is +27 (76) 890-5582. He can do the work for you. The gadgets and their panels cost R60,000 from Plumbing Supplies Sanitaryware Centre in Woodmead. So I have had the system in place for a week now and it is working very well. I have deliberately allowed all the geysers to continue heating so that I could test whether everything is functioning correctly, and the water is as hot as it should be. So that is the story. I thought I should share it with you for those who might want to reduce their bills. P/s The other interesting key feature of this system is that I can control it from my phone. If it is very cloudy and the water is not as hot as I want it to be, I can simply go onto the app and instruct that particular geyser to use the grid. Unlike my previous setup, where I had to switch the whole home solar system onto the grid, now each individual geyser can independently switch to the grid and heat the water to a temperature that I have set. Once the water reaches that set temperature, it automatically disconnects. I can also decide to switch off a geyser from using electricity, in my case from my solar system, or for those who do not have solar systems, from Eskom. In the same way, I can switch it off from using the solar panels. For instance, if there are four geysers and one of them is in a bedroom that is not being used, I can switch off that geyser completely so that it is not heating water unnecessarily. This gives you control, flexibility, and saves you a lot of money in the long run. You can read more about this technology here;

You will remember that a month or two ago, I posted about the solar system at my home in Johannesburg, which has allowed me to hardly use Eskom or City Power because it generates enough energy for my entire usage, including powering geysers. After that post, one of you on this page, a solar expert, reached out privately and advised me to remove the electric geysers from the main solar system. He said the solar batteries were doing too many cycles because they were powering the geysers, and that this would shorten their lifespan. His advice was simple, remove the geysers from the battery load if I wanted the batteries to last the full period that they are built for. I took that advice seriously. I then asked my plumber, Shanil, who owns Metro Plumbers, to guide me on where to get high-quality solar geysers in Johannesburg so that I could replace the electric ones. Shanil told me about a new technology called the Elon Smart Solar PV System. He explained that it is much cheaper than buying completely new solar geysers. Instead of replacing the electric geyser, you simply buy the Elon unit, which comes with its own solar panels, and it is fitted onto your existing electric geyser. That is what I did. I have now removed all four electric geysers from the home solar system that powers my home. Each of them has been converted using the Elon Smart Solar PV technology. They are now powered by their own dedicated solar panels. The four geysers are running on a total of thirteen panels. So what this means is that I will never use Eskom or City Power again because in the past, when it was cloudy for three or four days, I would return to the grid to assist the batteries. This was happening because the batteries were carrying a heavy load that included four geysers. Now that the geysers have been removed from the main solar system and converted to their own dedicated solar supply, I will never return to Eskom or City Power. Even on cloudy days unless the solar system breaks down. The system is able to generate enough power for everything that I need. I also use a gas cooker, which helps reduce the electrical load. I hope this information helps you. If I had gone for the top-quality geysers that are exclusively solar, I would have paid between R25,000 and R30,000 per geyser. That would have come to around R120,000 for four geysers. Of course, there are cheaper solar geysers that you can get, but they are cheaper for a reason. So, in essence, I saved half the amount I would have paid for the geysers if I had chosen top-quality solar geysers. If you are in Johannesburg and you are interested, Shanil’s number is +27 (76) 890-5582. He can do the work for you. The gadgets and their panels cost R60,000 from Plumbing Supplies Sanitaryware Centre in Woodmead. So I have had the system in place for a week now and it is working very well. I have deliberately allowed all the geysers to continue heating so that I could test whether everything is functioning correctly, and the water is as hot as it should be. So that is the story. I thought I should share it with you for those who might want to reduce their bills. P/s The other interesting key feature of this system is that I can control it from my phone. If it is very cloudy and the water is not as hot as I want it to be, I can simply go onto the app and instruct that particular geyser to use the grid. Unlike my previous setup, where I had to switch the whole home solar system onto the grid, now each individual geyser can independently switch to the grid and heat the water to a temperature that I have set. Once the water reaches that set temperature, it automatically disconnects. I can also decide to switch off a geyser from using electricity, in my case from my solar system, or for those who do not have solar systems, from Eskom. In the same way, I can switch it off from using the solar panels. For instance, if there are four geysers and one of them is in a bedroom that is not being used, I can switch off that geyser completely so that it is not heating water unnecessarily. This gives you control, flexibility, and saves you a lot of money in the long run. You can read more about this technology here;

Hopewell Chin’ono

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🔌⚡Let's start with the obvious: OUR NJ ELECTRIC BILLS ARE OBSCENE. In Governor Mikie Sherrill's mammoth $60.7B budget address, she briefly referenced natural gas and nuclear energy. The rest of the speech followed the "green energy" fairy tale trajectory of her predecessor, with an emphasis on investing in solar energy and battery storage. Here’s the problem: solar and battery storage are SUPPLEMENTS, not primary power sources. Solar works when the sun's out, but the grid needs power 24/7. This may shock and surprise some, but NJ is not Texas so any comparison is completely invalid. And batteries don’t generate electricity; they store excess solar for a few hours and cost billions to build. Most store 2–4 hours of power, next generation shoots for 6–10 hours. A 24-hour battery grid is still theoretical. Here is a comparison of power reliability rates: Solar — about 8% Offshore wind — 40–50% Natural gas — 80%+ Nuclear — up to 95% Meanwhile, PJM (the regional grid operator) warned us that by 2030, the region could lose about 40 gigawatts of reliable power generation (while replacing less than half of it).Since March, there has at least been some movement on the nuclear front in NJ, but on natural gas? Mostly lip service so far. We keep hearing about storage, batteries and demand management. Great story. Where's the generation? NJ ALREADY lost $175M on the Ørsted offshore wind gamble & despite the collapse of several major projects, Trenton continues pushing to revive offshore wind, fighting federal action in court to shut it down. The kicker is that even at full capacity, that project too would have delivered well under 20 gigawatts upon completion — less than half the power NJ actually needs. So how'd we end up here in the first place? NJ used to be an energy EXPORTER. Well, Trenton Democrats shuttered reliable power before replacements existed, so now NJ IMPORTS 35–40% of our electricity from states in our regional grid. The Dems pat themselves on the back for being “green,” while importing electricity from PA generated with much-needed fossil fuels, including coal. It gets more surreal. The same Dems assign blame to (and threaten to leave) PJM. We're importing power and acting like we hold the cards. WE DON'T (just ask Pennsylvania). And "green"? Grid batteries use lithium, cobalt, nickel and other mined minerals, produced through massive industrial extraction & chemical processing. They're ridiculously expensive to build and a disposal nightmare. Is this what they call environmentally-friendly “green energy”? Now look at the budget shell game. The budget highlights spending tied to the Clean Energy Fund ($700M a year) and RGGI (roughly $80–100M annually). Those funds don’t come from Trenton. They come from YOU — surcharges you already pay for, built into your electric bill (don't forget! Over the years, billions of dollars have been diverted out of the Clean Energy Fund to plug other holes in the state budget.) THE GAME IN THE NUTSHELL: Raise your rates. Collect the money through RGGI and Clean Energy Fund charges. Hand a sliver back as a “utility credit.” Smile big at the press conference with your climate activist crew. As the Governor & Majority party celebrate "clean energy" budget spending, understand that most of it is just recycling money you've paid in your electric bill. This budget STILL gambles on “green energy.” With your wallet. SIDEBAR: During the campaign, Mikie Sherrill promised to "freeze electric rates." Fun fact: as Governor, her Executive Order didn’t freeze anything. It "urged" the Board of Public Utilities to "consider" taking action. A far cry from freezing rates, which is not a function of any NJ Governor.

🔌⚡Let's start with the obvious: OUR NJ ELECTRIC BILLS ARE OBSCENE. In Governor Mikie Sherrill's mammoth $60.7B budget address, she briefly referenced natural gas and nuclear energy. The rest of the speech followed the "green energy" fairy tale trajectory of her predecessor, with an emphasis on investing in solar energy and battery storage. Here’s the problem: solar and battery storage are SUPPLEMENTS, not primary power sources. Solar works when the sun's out, but the grid needs power 24/7. This may shock and surprise some, but NJ is not Texas so any comparison is completely invalid. And batteries don’t generate electricity; they store excess solar for a few hours and cost billions to build. Most store 2–4 hours of power, next generation shoots for 6–10 hours. A 24-hour battery grid is still theoretical. Here is a comparison of power reliability rates: Solar — about 8% Offshore wind — 40–50% Natural gas — 80%+ Nuclear — up to 95% Meanwhile, PJM (the regional grid operator) warned us that by 2030, the region could lose about 40 gigawatts of reliable power generation (while replacing less than half of it).Since March, there has at least been some movement on the nuclear front in NJ, but on natural gas? Mostly lip service so far. We keep hearing about storage, batteries and demand management. Great story. Where's the generation? NJ ALREADY lost $175M on the Ørsted offshore wind gamble & despite the collapse of several major projects, Trenton continues pushing to revive offshore wind, fighting federal action in court to shut it down. The kicker is that even at full capacity, that project too would have delivered well under 20 gigawatts upon completion — less than half the power NJ actually needs. So how'd we end up here in the first place? NJ used to be an energy EXPORTER. Well, Trenton Democrats shuttered reliable power before replacements existed, so now NJ IMPORTS 35–40% of our electricity from states in our regional grid. The Dems pat themselves on the back for being “green,” while importing electricity from PA generated with much-needed fossil fuels, including coal. It gets more surreal. The same Dems assign blame to (and threaten to leave) PJM. We're importing power and acting like we hold the cards. WE DON'T (just ask Pennsylvania). And "green"? Grid batteries use lithium, cobalt, nickel and other mined minerals, produced through massive industrial extraction & chemical processing. They're ridiculously expensive to build and a disposal nightmare. Is this what they call environmentally-friendly “green energy”? Now look at the budget shell game. The budget highlights spending tied to the Clean Energy Fund ($700M a year) and RGGI (roughly $80–100M annually). Those funds don’t come from Trenton. They come from YOU — surcharges you already pay for, built into your electric bill (don't forget! Over the years, billions of dollars have been diverted out of the Clean Energy Fund to plug other holes in the state budget.) THE GAME IN THE NUTSHELL: Raise your rates. Collect the money through RGGI and Clean Energy Fund charges. Hand a sliver back as a “utility credit.” Smile big at the press conference with your climate activist crew. As the Governor & Majority party celebrate "clean energy" budget spending, understand that most of it is just recycling money you've paid in your electric bill. This budget STILL gambles on “green energy.” With your wallet. SIDEBAR: During the campaign, Mikie Sherrill promised to "freeze electric rates." Fun fact: as Governor, her Executive Order didn’t freeze anything. It "urged" the Board of Public Utilities to "consider" taking action. A far cry from freezing rates, which is not a function of any NJ Governor.

Dawn Fantasia

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🚨 Ford’s deadly 401 speed gamble While big rigs continue to kill and injure Ontarians, Premier Ford is increasing speed limits along major highways. On July 11, 2026, a clear afternoon on the eastbound 401 near Townline Road in Cambridge turned deadly. Nine vehicles collided in a massive pile-up. A 44-year-old man from Kitchener was airlifted but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, and fifteen others were injured. All eastbound lanes were closed for ten hours. A transport truck driver was arrested for dangerous driving and later released pending investigation. More and more, this is no longer an isolated tragedy on North America’s largest – and Ontario’s busiest – highway. While transport trucks make up roughly 3% of vehicles on the road, they are involved in 12% of fatal crashes. At least that’s what Auditor General Shelley Spence said in her May report, which detailed just how dangerous and inadequate commercial truck driver training has become in the province. The report detailed how private career colleges were skipping required hours, cutting programs from the mandated 103.5 hours down to as little as 59 or 81, in some cases. Students were not taught basic emergency stops or left turns at major intersections. Unregistered schools are issuing certificates, and dozens of colleges operate entirely uninspected. The 2017 Entry Level Training standard has largely collapsed under this weak government oversight. While the Ford government accepted every one of the AG’s recommendations, real enforcement has been notably absent. Adding insult to injury, just days before the Cambridge crash, the Globe and Mail reported that nearly 100 trucking companies with serious safety violations and failed audits, and Ottawa had approved wage theft orders to hire temporary foreign workers. Of those, several Ontario firms with conditional safety ratings continued operating with these approvals. Many companies use “Driver Inc.” models that misclassify drivers as independent contractors. This allows them to dodge proper wages, overtime, and hours-of-service rules. The result is financial pressure that encourages cost-cutting and incentivizes drivers to stay on the road, even when they should be taking a break. The Ontario Trucking Association has been calling on the government to do something about this for years. Stronger enforcement measures include “tightening oversight of immigration, revamping licensing and audit processes, and introducing changes to the way truck inspection stations operate,” they wrote in October last year. Meanwhile, the Ford government is busy raising speed limits across long stretches of the 401 and other highways. Passenger cars can now travel faster while heavy trucks are supposed to remain electronically governed at 105 km/h. Yet given the documented failures in training, inspections, and company oversight, many drivers rightly question whether those limiters are properly installed, set correctly, or enforced at all. Premier Doug Ford and Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria cannot have it both ways. Families heading to cottage country and commuters on the 401 should not have to play Russian roulette every time they merge onto the highway. You cannot flood the roads with drivers produced by a broken training system and questionable hiring practices, then raise speeds and act surprised when the body count rises. The scope and risks of this system require immediate action: full audits of every truck driving school, aggressive 24/7 enforcement on speed limiters and illegal operations, an end to rubber-stamping temporary foreign worker approvals for companies with safety violations, and prioritizing safety over speed increases until the system is fixed. Full report by Tamara Ugolini 🇨🇦.

🚨 Ford’s deadly 401 speed gamble While big rigs continue to kill and injure Ontarians, Premier Ford is increasing speed limits along major highways. On July 11, 2026, a clear afternoon on the eastbound 401 near Townline Road in Cambridge turned deadly. Nine vehicles collided in a massive pile-up. A 44-year-old man from Kitchener was airlifted but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, and fifteen others were injured. All eastbound lanes were closed for ten hours. A transport truck driver was arrested for dangerous driving and later released pending investigation. More and more, this is no longer an isolated tragedy on North America’s largest – and Ontario’s busiest – highway. While transport trucks make up roughly 3% of vehicles on the road, they are involved in 12% of fatal crashes. At least that’s what Auditor General Shelley Spence said in her May report, which detailed just how dangerous and inadequate commercial truck driver training has become in the province. The report detailed how private career colleges were skipping required hours, cutting programs from the mandated 103.5 hours down to as little as 59 or 81, in some cases. Students were not taught basic emergency stops or left turns at major intersections. Unregistered schools are issuing certificates, and dozens of colleges operate entirely uninspected. The 2017 Entry Level Training standard has largely collapsed under this weak government oversight. While the Ford government accepted every one of the AG’s recommendations, real enforcement has been notably absent. Adding insult to injury, just days before the Cambridge crash, the Globe and Mail reported that nearly 100 trucking companies with serious safety violations and failed audits, and Ottawa had approved wage theft orders to hire temporary foreign workers. Of those, several Ontario firms with conditional safety ratings continued operating with these approvals. Many companies use “Driver Inc.” models that misclassify drivers as independent contractors. This allows them to dodge proper wages, overtime, and hours-of-service rules. The result is financial pressure that encourages cost-cutting and incentivizes drivers to stay on the road, even when they should be taking a break. The Ontario Trucking Association has been calling on the government to do something about this for years. Stronger enforcement measures include “tightening oversight of immigration, revamping licensing and audit processes, and introducing changes to the way truck inspection stations operate,” they wrote in October last year. Meanwhile, the Ford government is busy raising speed limits across long stretches of the 401 and other highways. Passenger cars can now travel faster while heavy trucks are supposed to remain electronically governed at 105 km/h. Yet given the documented failures in training, inspections, and company oversight, many drivers rightly question whether those limiters are properly installed, set correctly, or enforced at all. Premier Doug Ford and Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria cannot have it both ways. Families heading to cottage country and commuters on the 401 should not have to play Russian roulette every time they merge onto the highway. You cannot flood the roads with drivers produced by a broken training system and questionable hiring practices, then raise speeds and act surprised when the body count rises. The scope and risks of this system require immediate action: full audits of every truck driving school, aggressive 24/7 enforcement on speed limiters and illegal operations, an end to rubber-stamping temporary foreign worker approvals for companies with safety violations, and prioritizing safety over speed increases until the system is fixed. Full report by Tamara Ugolini 🇨🇦.

Rebel News

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Robert Friedland (Robert Friedland) is one of the most important voices in Metals & Mining. When he speaks, we should listen. He recently gave a 40-minute speech on Green Energy, Electrification, Metal Scarcity, and more. Here are my notes from the talk 👇 WHAT DOES "ENERGY TRANSITION" MEAN? "You have a billion people that burn firewood to live. They have no access to electrical energy." "We're burning more coal and more oil today than in the history of the world." "We spent $4T putting up solar panels for hydrocarbons to still capture 83% of energy source." "You're not going to stop global warming by buying an electric car." ON ELECTRIC CARS & EV BATTERIES "With current lithium ion technology, the destruction we cause, the global warming gas we cause, we might as well sit on our chairs and do nothing." "You just bought your wife a coal-burning car by buying an EV." "The current generation of EV batteries will be toast in 2-3 years." "I would short every lithium company in the world." "We're going to kill the lithium hydroxide business over time." COMMON METALS VITAL FOR TRANSITION "If we're going to have a transition, we need common and abundant materials. We can't rely on things like nickel." "The batteries they're making now are low-grade lithium metal. You don't need nickel, cobalt, graphite, They're out the window." "You want batteries made out of common materials so billions of people can use it." WOMB TO TOMB EXAMINATION OF NET ZERO "Look at the whole system if you're trying to eliminate global warming." "The Chinese are saying 2060 and India is now saying 2070. What does that tell you?" "There's zero chance that the twelve major automakers will find enough nickel to make their batteries." "The amount of metal we need doesn't exist currently in a way that's green or sustainable. It's apparent to any readily intelligible person." "How can we stop burning coal and oil and not have an energy transition?" TWO COMPETING PARADIGMS "We have two competing tribes. One tribe says 'I want to save the world, I'm green, I need cobalt, nickel, platinum, or palladium'. The other tribe says 'Holy shit, the Army/Navy wants these metals for national defense.'" "The intensity of metal demand in conflict is beyond your wildest imagination. In WWI you needed a telescope to see the price of copper." "So we're heading to a world where both tribes have a strong demand for more metals. We're balkenizing the world into two camps and its tearing the global supply chains apart." A VERY DIFFICULT TIME "It does appear that the world is warming, and there's zero chance we'll reduce that. The question is how bad will it get?" "I was in CA recently, it was $6.20 per gallon. The average citizen is pissed off." "I agree with Jamie Dimon that this is the most dangerous time since I've been alive." "The Fed are idiots. They told us that inflation was over. And it's not even close." WE NEED TO REINVENT THE MINING INDUSTRY "First of all, we have to try to mine in the United States. No intelligent person has tried to do that in the last few generations." "Everything is blown out of proportion because mining is viewed as a bad thing." "We also have to determine what metals we actually need for the future. Which is copper." "Imagine you're plugging an EV w/ 1MW charger. Our grid is literally a 110 year old lady waiting to die. The Chinese tell me it will take $21T to rebuild the electrical grid." "Our grid is like balancing a pencil vertically on your palm. There's no storage there." "The symbol of the US, the bald eagle, is flying into offshore windmills. They're just chewing them up. Who wants to live near them? They're very low density." "At least real miners know how hard it is to actually find metals and mine it." ENERGY CONSUMPTION "A Google search requires 1,000 joules of electrical energy. You think its free, but its paid for by advertising." "You think the internet is green? You know how much energy it requires to use AI/ChatGPT? You think Bitcoin/crypto is green?" IMPORTANCE OF COPPER "I don't know if we need gold. But I do know we need copper. And we need it really badly." "Having said that, I'd rather there be gold in my copper. Because people will always want gold." "People are getting rid of their excess copper because they're de-stocking to reduce their interest cost. But we're nearing the end of de-stocking and paper selling." "This huge clash is coming between Army, Navy, Air Force and the Greening of the world economy. And the miners have an unbelievable burden to make that happen." "At the same time we need these metals, its harder to get the equipment needed to mine the metal!" "The miners have a very important role to play to supply the world with the metals it desperately needs." IMPORTANCE OF SAUDI ARABIA "If Saudi Arabia can't maintain basic energy security, we'll have $200-$300 oil. We need stability in that pricing. At $100-$300 oil, people in Egypt don't eat." "Saudi is playing a beneficial role by keeping oil between $70-90 per barrel." AUDIENCE Q&A "The valuation of the mining industry relative to the S&P 500 is the lowest in living memory. The general person thinks that mining is evil and must be eliminated." "50% of what goes into an EV is hydrocarbon. If we stopped producing oil, half of humanity would die from starvation." "I don't think we understand how formidable the Chinese are." "In a Balkenized economy, we went from a Just-in-Time supply chain to a Just-in-Case supply chain." "How much metal do we need to build nuclear reactors? How much steel, concrete, rebar, nuclear engineers do you need to build these things?" "The problem is that the world economy is Balkenized. Where is the steel coming from? Where are the pumps coming from? The French want nuclear power, and the Germans are burning coal. Even within Europe, its Balkenized. That's all I see." "I think the mining industry needs to defend itself more. Where do you think stuff comes from? There's the hardware of the mine (tons, grade, engineering). Then there's all the people around the mine (locals). There's invariably a clash with the locals around the mine. Unless they're buying into it, its not going to happen. That's the software around mining." ON KNOWING WHERE THINGS COME FROM "People don't realize where things come from. As people live in urban environments, they forget where things come from." "We need to communicate the importance of mining and humanize it as an activity. We need to mine in the United States. We need to figure out what should be mined, where we're allowed to mine, and how."

Robert Friedland (Robert Friedland) is one of the most important voices in Metals & Mining. When he speaks, we should listen. He recently gave a 40-minute speech on Green Energy, Electrification, Metal Scarcity, and more. Here are my notes from the talk 👇 WHAT DOES "ENERGY TRANSITION" MEAN? "You have a billion people that burn firewood to live. They have no access to electrical energy." "We're burning more coal and more oil today than in the history of the world." "We spent $4T putting up solar panels for hydrocarbons to still capture 83% of energy source." "You're not going to stop global warming by buying an electric car." ON ELECTRIC CARS & EV BATTERIES "With current lithium ion technology, the destruction we cause, the global warming gas we cause, we might as well sit on our chairs and do nothing." "You just bought your wife a coal-burning car by buying an EV." "The current generation of EV batteries will be toast in 2-3 years." "I would short every lithium company in the world." "We're going to kill the lithium hydroxide business over time." COMMON METALS VITAL FOR TRANSITION "If we're going to have a transition, we need common and abundant materials. We can't rely on things like nickel." "The batteries they're making now are low-grade lithium metal. You don't need nickel, cobalt, graphite, They're out the window." "You want batteries made out of common materials so billions of people can use it." WOMB TO TOMB EXAMINATION OF NET ZERO "Look at the whole system if you're trying to eliminate global warming." "The Chinese are saying 2060 and India is now saying 2070. What does that tell you?" "There's zero chance that the twelve major automakers will find enough nickel to make their batteries." "The amount of metal we need doesn't exist currently in a way that's green or sustainable. It's apparent to any readily intelligible person." "How can we stop burning coal and oil and not have an energy transition?" TWO COMPETING PARADIGMS "We have two competing tribes. One tribe says 'I want to save the world, I'm green, I need cobalt, nickel, platinum, or palladium'. The other tribe says 'Holy shit, the Army/Navy wants these metals for national defense.'" "The intensity of metal demand in conflict is beyond your wildest imagination. In WWI you needed a telescope to see the price of copper." "So we're heading to a world where both tribes have a strong demand for more metals. We're balkenizing the world into two camps and its tearing the global supply chains apart." A VERY DIFFICULT TIME "It does appear that the world is warming, and there's zero chance we'll reduce that. The question is how bad will it get?" "I was in CA recently, it was $6.20 per gallon. The average citizen is pissed off." "I agree with Jamie Dimon that this is the most dangerous time since I've been alive." "The Fed are idiots. They told us that inflation was over. And it's not even close." WE NEED TO REINVENT THE MINING INDUSTRY "First of all, we have to try to mine in the United States. No intelligent person has tried to do that in the last few generations." "Everything is blown out of proportion because mining is viewed as a bad thing." "We also have to determine what metals we actually need for the future. Which is copper." "Imagine you're plugging an EV w/ 1MW charger. Our grid is literally a 110 year old lady waiting to die. The Chinese tell me it will take $21T to rebuild the electrical grid." "Our grid is like balancing a pencil vertically on your palm. There's no storage there." "The symbol of the US, the bald eagle, is flying into offshore windmills. They're just chewing them up. Who wants to live near them? They're very low density." "At least real miners know how hard it is to actually find metals and mine it." ENERGY CONSUMPTION "A Google search requires 1,000 joules of electrical energy. You think its free, but its paid for by advertising." "You think the internet is green? You know how much energy it requires to use AI/ChatGPT? You think Bitcoin/crypto is green?" IMPORTANCE OF COPPER "I don't know if we need gold. But I do know we need copper. And we need it really badly." "Having said that, I'd rather there be gold in my copper. Because people will always want gold." "People are getting rid of their excess copper because they're de-stocking to reduce their interest cost. But we're nearing the end of de-stocking and paper selling." "This huge clash is coming between Army, Navy, Air Force and the Greening of the world economy. And the miners have an unbelievable burden to make that happen." "At the same time we need these metals, its harder to get the equipment needed to mine the metal!" "The miners have a very important role to play to supply the world with the metals it desperately needs." IMPORTANCE OF SAUDI ARABIA "If Saudi Arabia can't maintain basic energy security, we'll have $200-$300 oil. We need stability in that pricing. At $100-$300 oil, people in Egypt don't eat." "Saudi is playing a beneficial role by keeping oil between $70-90 per barrel." AUDIENCE Q&A "The valuation of the mining industry relative to the S&P 500 is the lowest in living memory. The general person thinks that mining is evil and must be eliminated." "50% of what goes into an EV is hydrocarbon. If we stopped producing oil, half of humanity would die from starvation." "I don't think we understand how formidable the Chinese are." "In a Balkenized economy, we went from a Just-in-Time supply chain to a Just-in-Case supply chain." "How much metal do we need to build nuclear reactors? How much steel, concrete, rebar, nuclear engineers do you need to build these things?" "The problem is that the world economy is Balkenized. Where is the steel coming from? Where are the pumps coming from? The French want nuclear power, and the Germans are burning coal. Even within Europe, its Balkenized. That's all I see." "I think the mining industry needs to defend itself more. Where do you think stuff comes from? There's the hardware of the mine (tons, grade, engineering). Then there's all the people around the mine (locals). There's invariably a clash with the locals around the mine. Unless they're buying into it, its not going to happen. That's the software around mining." ON KNOWING WHERE THINGS COME FROM "People don't realize where things come from. As people live in urban environments, they forget where things come from." "We need to communicate the importance of mining and humanize it as an activity. We need to mine in the United States. We need to figure out what should be mined, where we're allowed to mine, and how."

Brandon Beylo

440,189 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

125% INCREASE CROP YIELDS FROM: ELECTRICITY! When the soil loses its electric potential, it loses its ability to generate and store charge, the foundation of all biological activity. Now my local AI has surfaced research that has mostly been sidelined today, only old-timers and research minded know about. It spans from a simple atmospheric antenna with granted patents to 1800s, static electricity apparatus. Onto modern AI recommend and AI controlled growing devices that beat the yields of any other chemical or system. We may never have heard about this if YOUR AI did not gain exclusive access to former Soviet Union literature I just received for training. The AI, on its own surfaced this in the nightly Brainstorm session I run. It was one of 164 ideas. — History of Electroculture in Agriculture Electroculture in agriculture refers to the application of electrical fields or currents to stimulate plant growth, enhance yields, and improve soil health. Its origins trace back to the mid-18th century, when Scottish physician Dr. Maimbray conducted experiments in 1746 by treating myrtle plants with an electrostatic generator, resulting in faster growth and blooming. In 1748, French scientist Abbe Nollet observed accelerated germination and vigor in plants exposed to charged terminals. The practice gained momentum in the 19th century, with Finnish scholar Selim Lemstrom in the 1880s using aerial systems powered by Wimshurst generators to achieve yield increases of 40 to 70 percent in crops like potatoes, carrots, and celery, alongside strawberries ripening in half the usual time and raspberries yielding 95 percent more. By the early 20th century, researchers like V.H. Blackman in the 1920s applied low-voltage direct currents overhead, boosting yields by around 50 percent in various plants, while inventors such as Justin Christofleau patented atmospheric energy-harvesting devices that reportedly grew clover to seven feet tall and reduced pests. In 1918, the UK formed the Electro-Culture Committee to investigate its potential, but it disbanded in 1936 amid inconsistent results and the rise of chemical fertilizers. Interest waned mid-century, though Russian experiments in the 1960s by B.R. Lazarenko and I.B. Gorbatovoskaya showed hereditary benefits in hemp, increasing female plants by 20 to 25 percent through soil treatments. More recently, a 2019 study by E.M. Reyes and colleagues using solar-powered systems shortened pechay growth cycles by one week while cutting water and fertilizer needs. Despite these advancements, electroculture remains on the fringes of mainstream farming due to money in the chemical industry, with some modern studies, paid by chemical companies showing it is “bunk” of “charlatans”. Reviews of the scientific literature identify at least 10 key studies and experiments that have proven electroculture’s effectiveness beyond a shadow of a doubt through documented quantitative improvements, such as yield boosts up to 125 percent in carrots, enhanced microbial activity in soil by 600 percent, and reduced resource inputs. These include historical trials by Maimbray (1746), Nollet (1748), Lemstrom (1885), Gasner (1909), Stone (1909), Blackman (1920s), Christofleau (1925), Lakhovsky (1924), Lazarenko and Gorbatovoskaya (1966), and Reyes et al. (2019). Given that much of this knowledge has been overshadowed by government subsidies of chemical agricultural paradigms, it seems honest AI is required to resurface and synthesize forgotten wisdom, data, and science from historical records, enabling a revival of proven techniques like electroculture for high yield belay farming. Links:

125% INCREASE CROP YIELDS FROM: ELECTRICITY! When the soil loses its electric potential, it loses its ability to generate and store charge, the foundation of all biological activity. Now my local AI has surfaced research that has mostly been sidelined today, only old-timers and research minded know about. It spans from a simple atmospheric antenna with granted patents to 1800s, static electricity apparatus. Onto modern AI recommend and AI controlled growing devices that beat the yields of any other chemical or system. We may never have heard about this if YOUR AI did not gain exclusive access to former Soviet Union literature I just received for training. The AI, on its own surfaced this in the nightly Brainstorm session I run. It was one of 164 ideas. — History of Electroculture in Agriculture Electroculture in agriculture refers to the application of electrical fields or currents to stimulate plant growth, enhance yields, and improve soil health. Its origins trace back to the mid-18th century, when Scottish physician Dr. Maimbray conducted experiments in 1746 by treating myrtle plants with an electrostatic generator, resulting in faster growth and blooming. In 1748, French scientist Abbe Nollet observed accelerated germination and vigor in plants exposed to charged terminals. The practice gained momentum in the 19th century, with Finnish scholar Selim Lemstrom in the 1880s using aerial systems powered by Wimshurst generators to achieve yield increases of 40 to 70 percent in crops like potatoes, carrots, and celery, alongside strawberries ripening in half the usual time and raspberries yielding 95 percent more. By the early 20th century, researchers like V.H. Blackman in the 1920s applied low-voltage direct currents overhead, boosting yields by around 50 percent in various plants, while inventors such as Justin Christofleau patented atmospheric energy-harvesting devices that reportedly grew clover to seven feet tall and reduced pests. In 1918, the UK formed the Electro-Culture Committee to investigate its potential, but it disbanded in 1936 amid inconsistent results and the rise of chemical fertilizers. Interest waned mid-century, though Russian experiments in the 1960s by B.R. Lazarenko and I.B. Gorbatovoskaya showed hereditary benefits in hemp, increasing female plants by 20 to 25 percent through soil treatments. More recently, a 2019 study by E.M. Reyes and colleagues using solar-powered systems shortened pechay growth cycles by one week while cutting water and fertilizer needs. Despite these advancements, electroculture remains on the fringes of mainstream farming due to money in the chemical industry, with some modern studies, paid by chemical companies showing it is “bunk” of “charlatans”. Reviews of the scientific literature identify at least 10 key studies and experiments that have proven electroculture’s effectiveness beyond a shadow of a doubt through documented quantitative improvements, such as yield boosts up to 125 percent in carrots, enhanced microbial activity in soil by 600 percent, and reduced resource inputs. These include historical trials by Maimbray (1746), Nollet (1748), Lemstrom (1885), Gasner (1909), Stone (1909), Blackman (1920s), Christofleau (1925), Lakhovsky (1924), Lazarenko and Gorbatovoskaya (1966), and Reyes et al. (2019). Given that much of this knowledge has been overshadowed by government subsidies of chemical agricultural paradigms, it seems honest AI is required to resurface and synthesize forgotten wisdom, data, and science from historical records, enabling a revival of proven techniques like electroculture for high yield belay farming. Links:

Brian Roemmele

102,698 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

America's Next Move: Inflation, War & the Future of Money | Dr. Jim Willie | Free The Money Ep. 29 Dr. Jim Willie joins Free the Money to discuss why the conflict with Iran will continue to have consequences far beyond the Middle East. He argues that rising diesel prices, fertilizer shortages, and disruptions to global energy flows are creating conditions for a potential food crisis later this year, with Europe facing the greatest risk due to its dependence on imported oil. We also examine why Jim believes the bond market is rejecting Federal Reserve policy, what Kevin Warsh may face as the new Fed Chair, and the consequences of cutting rates in an environment of rising inflation and weakening demand for U.S. Treasuries. Jim explains why foreign demand for U.S. debt is weakening and outlines a controversial theory that America may increasingly use energy supply and military influence to secure Treasury buyers abroad. Finally, we discuss China's role in a changing global economy and why Jim believes XRP could emerge as a neutral bridge asset in a world where nations need to settle trade without relying on trust. Sign up for Dr. Jim Willie’s Newsletter: Sign up for iTrustCapital using my link for a $100 funding bonus and see why more people are opening tax-advantaged Crypto, Gold & Silver IRAs to diversify and protect their future wealth: Check out my favorite privacy coin, Zano and follow Zano for updates. You can buy Zano seamlessly on MEXC using a VPN, or browse the full list of exchanges where Zano is available here: You can also find educational content, tutorials, and interviews on the official Zano YouTube Channel: 0:00 Global War Escalation: 15 Nations Involved, Oil Supply Shocks & Economic Fallout 7:18 Europe's Fertilizer Crisis, Energy Shortages & NATO's Uncertain Future 12:23 The September 2024 Bond Market Warning: Why Fed Rate Cuts Sent Yields Higher & What It Means for Kevin Warsh 15:50 AI, Data Centers & the Hidden Costs of the Coming Automation Boom 24:23 Will Warsh Cut Rates? Inflation Risks, Bond Market Stress & a Steeper Yield Curve 28:54 Monetization, Oil Diplomacy & Using Energy Supply and Protection to Support U.S. Debt Markets 32:40 iTrustCapital 36:48 The Real Reason Home Insurance Costs Have Exploded Over the Last Decade 39:20 The K-Shaped Economy: Why Stocks Are Booming While Americans Struggle 43:00 Zano, Financial Privacy & Why Privacy Technology Matters More Than Ever 50:33 Trump's Economic Strategy: AI, Digital ID, UBI & the Future Financial System 56:52 China's $1 Trillion Manufacturing Investment: Plaza Accord 2.0 or Something Bigger? 1:04:19 Key Inflation Signals: Treasury Yields, Diesel Prices & Insurance Costs 1:13:33 XRP as a Neutral Global Bridge Asset: Cross-Border Payments & the Future of Settlement 1:31:56 Blockchain Voting: Transparency, Security & Election Integrity 1:34:13 The World of Polling

America's Next Move: Inflation, War & the Future of Money | Dr. Jim Willie | Free The Money Ep. 29 Dr. Jim Willie joins Free the Money to discuss why the conflict with Iran will continue to have consequences far beyond the Middle East. He argues that rising diesel prices, fertilizer shortages, and disruptions to global energy flows are creating conditions for a potential food crisis later this year, with Europe facing the greatest risk due to its dependence on imported oil. We also examine why Jim believes the bond market is rejecting Federal Reserve policy, what Kevin Warsh may face as the new Fed Chair, and the consequences of cutting rates in an environment of rising inflation and weakening demand for U.S. Treasuries. Jim explains why foreign demand for U.S. debt is weakening and outlines a controversial theory that America may increasingly use energy supply and military influence to secure Treasury buyers abroad. Finally, we discuss China's role in a changing global economy and why Jim believes XRP could emerge as a neutral bridge asset in a world where nations need to settle trade without relying on trust. Sign up for Dr. Jim Willie’s Newsletter: Sign up for iTrustCapital using my link for a $100 funding bonus and see why more people are opening tax-advantaged Crypto, Gold & Silver IRAs to diversify and protect their future wealth: Check out my favorite privacy coin, Zano and follow Zano for updates. You can buy Zano seamlessly on MEXC using a VPN, or browse the full list of exchanges where Zano is available here: You can also find educational content, tutorials, and interviews on the official Zano YouTube Channel: 0:00 Global War Escalation: 15 Nations Involved, Oil Supply Shocks & Economic Fallout 7:18 Europe's Fertilizer Crisis, Energy Shortages & NATO's Uncertain Future 12:23 The September 2024 Bond Market Warning: Why Fed Rate Cuts Sent Yields Higher & What It Means for Kevin Warsh 15:50 AI, Data Centers & the Hidden Costs of the Coming Automation Boom 24:23 Will Warsh Cut Rates? Inflation Risks, Bond Market Stress & a Steeper Yield Curve 28:54 Monetization, Oil Diplomacy & Using Energy Supply and Protection to Support U.S. Debt Markets 32:40 iTrustCapital 36:48 The Real Reason Home Insurance Costs Have Exploded Over the Last Decade 39:20 The K-Shaped Economy: Why Stocks Are Booming While Americans Struggle 43:00 Zano, Financial Privacy & Why Privacy Technology Matters More Than Ever 50:33 Trump's Economic Strategy: AI, Digital ID, UBI & the Future Financial System 56:52 China's $1 Trillion Manufacturing Investment: Plaza Accord 2.0 or Something Bigger? 1:04:19 Key Inflation Signals: Treasury Yields, Diesel Prices & Insurance Costs 1:13:33 XRP as a Neutral Global Bridge Asset: Cross-Border Payments & the Future of Settlement 1:31:56 Blockchain Voting: Transparency, Security & Election Integrity 1:34:13 The World of Polling

Bri Teresi

29,765 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

China: The Vanguard of the 21st Century Untouchable & Not Defeatable! In the 21st century, China has emerged as a formidable global leader, redefining the contours of military, industrial, and financial power. This ascent is not merely a shift in geopolitics but a testament to China’s strategic vision, disciplined execution, and unwavering commitment to its people and sovereignty. With a blend of historical resilience and modern innovation, China stands as a beacon of progress, steering the world toward a multipolar future. Militarily, China has transformed into a powerhouse, prioritizing self-reliance and advanced technology. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is now one of the most sophisticated forces globally, equipped with cutting-edge weaponry, including hypersonic missiles, stealth fighters like the J-20, and a rapidly expanding naval fleet featuring aircraft carriers like the Fujian. China’s military doctrine emphasizes defense and regional stability, deterring external threats while safeguarding its territorial integrity. Investments in cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, and space technology further underscore its forward-thinking approach. By maintaining a no-first-use nuclear policy and advocating for peaceful resolutions, China positions itself as a responsible global actor, contrasting with the interventionist tendencies of other powers. Industrially, China has become the world’s manufacturing hub, driving global supply chains with unmatched efficiency. From high-speed rail networks to renewable energy technologies, China leads in infrastructure and innovation. Its Belt and Road Initiative has fostered connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe, creating economic corridors that uplift developing nations. Companies like Huawei and BYD exemplify China’s technological prowess, dominating 5G infrastructure and electric vehicle markets. The nation’s focus on green energy—leading the world in solar and wind power production—demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development. By prioritizing innovation, China has transitioned from being the “world’s factory” to a leader in high-tech industries, setting global standards in AI, robotics, and quantum computing. Financially, China’s influence is equally profound. The renminbi is steadily gaining traction as a global currency, with institutions like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) challenging Western-dominated financial systems. China’s digital economy, driven by platforms like Alipay and WeChat, has revolutionized global fintech, offering inclusive financial services to millions. The country’s foreign exchange reserves, among the largest in the world, provide economic stability and leverage in international trade. By promoting de-dollarization and fostering trade agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), China is reshaping global finance, prioritizing mutual benefit over hegemony. Its prudent economic policies have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty, creating a robust middle class that fuels domestic consumption and global demand. China’s rise is not without challenges, but its ability to navigate complexities—be it geopolitical tensions or economic transitions—reflects its strategic depth. The nation’s emphasis on cultural heritage, education, and social cohesion fosters a unified society capable of sustaining long-term goals. Unlike powers that rely on coercion, China’s influence stems from partnership and shared prosperity, offering a model of development that resonates with the Global South. In the 21st century, China’s leadership in military, industrial, and financial spheres is a triumph of vision and resilience. It stands as a global force that champions sovereignty, innovation, and cooperation, shaping a world where power is balanced, and progress is inclusive. As the century unfolds, China’s trajectory promises to inspire and redefine global dynamics for generations to come.

China: The Vanguard of the 21st Century Untouchable & Not Defeatable! In the 21st century, China has emerged as a formidable global leader, redefining the contours of military, industrial, and financial power. This ascent is not merely a shift in geopolitics but a testament to China’s strategic vision, disciplined execution, and unwavering commitment to its people and sovereignty. With a blend of historical resilience and modern innovation, China stands as a beacon of progress, steering the world toward a multipolar future. Militarily, China has transformed into a powerhouse, prioritizing self-reliance and advanced technology. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is now one of the most sophisticated forces globally, equipped with cutting-edge weaponry, including hypersonic missiles, stealth fighters like the J-20, and a rapidly expanding naval fleet featuring aircraft carriers like the Fujian. China’s military doctrine emphasizes defense and regional stability, deterring external threats while safeguarding its territorial integrity. Investments in cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, and space technology further underscore its forward-thinking approach. By maintaining a no-first-use nuclear policy and advocating for peaceful resolutions, China positions itself as a responsible global actor, contrasting with the interventionist tendencies of other powers. Industrially, China has become the world’s manufacturing hub, driving global supply chains with unmatched efficiency. From high-speed rail networks to renewable energy technologies, China leads in infrastructure and innovation. Its Belt and Road Initiative has fostered connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe, creating economic corridors that uplift developing nations. Companies like Huawei and BYD exemplify China’s technological prowess, dominating 5G infrastructure and electric vehicle markets. The nation’s focus on green energy—leading the world in solar and wind power production—demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development. By prioritizing innovation, China has transitioned from being the “world’s factory” to a leader in high-tech industries, setting global standards in AI, robotics, and quantum computing. Financially, China’s influence is equally profound. The renminbi is steadily gaining traction as a global currency, with institutions like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) challenging Western-dominated financial systems. China’s digital economy, driven by platforms like Alipay and WeChat, has revolutionized global fintech, offering inclusive financial services to millions. The country’s foreign exchange reserves, among the largest in the world, provide economic stability and leverage in international trade. By promoting de-dollarization and fostering trade agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), China is reshaping global finance, prioritizing mutual benefit over hegemony. Its prudent economic policies have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty, creating a robust middle class that fuels domestic consumption and global demand. China’s rise is not without challenges, but its ability to navigate complexities—be it geopolitical tensions or economic transitions—reflects its strategic depth. The nation’s emphasis on cultural heritage, education, and social cohesion fosters a unified society capable of sustaining long-term goals. Unlike powers that rely on coercion, China’s influence stems from partnership and shared prosperity, offering a model of development that resonates with the Global South. In the 21st century, China’s leadership in military, industrial, and financial spheres is a triumph of vision and resilience. It stands as a global force that champions sovereignty, innovation, and cooperation, shaping a world where power is balanced, and progress is inclusive. As the century unfolds, China’s trajectory promises to inspire and redefine global dynamics for generations to come.

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐙 🇷🇺 🇮🇪

670,665 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

Launch Racks and the fleets A few days ago, I discussed how CIWS would be of limited help against a drone swarm due to their slow movement and limited ammunition. What about modernized electronic warfare systems like the SLQ-32? They run into the same old problem: they are effective against traditional homing seekers, but modern drones use multifunctional seekers that are highly resistant to jamming, as we have seen in Ukraine. These drones are quite stealthy, have good speed, and nighttime attacks would pose an enormous risk. Drones carrying 50–80 kg tandem warheads, launched in the hundreds, would devastate a ship’s radar arrays and could repeatedly strike the VLS cells, triggering massive explosions and fires. Although VLS cells are designed to contain a single missile explosion, they cannot withstand successive hits with multiple warheads detonating and hiting the missiles. Everything would turn into a twisted heap of metal engulfed in intense fire. The result would be an immediate mission kill, with uncontrolled fires putting the entire ship at risk and leaving it completely vulnerable to follow-on attacks. Imagine the disaster that around 100 launch racks like these could inflict. We are talking about 500-700 drones against a fleet Every navy in the world is facing this moment. Two countermeasures show promise for the coming years as additional layers of defense: high energy lasers and high-power microwave (HPM) systems. In the U.S. Navy in particular, significant progress has been made with layered defenses such as the HELIOS laser system. However, it faces major limitations in adverse weather conditions. Atmospheric factors like rain, fog, snow, dust, or high humidity cause beam scattering, absorption, and turbulence, sharply reducing effective range and power delivery. Moreover, the laser requires several seconds of dwell time on a target to neutralize it by burning through components. Against a swarm, this helps with individual threats but is insufficient to engage multiple targets simultaneously or rapidly enough to stop a large-scale attack. In the case of high-power microwave systems, the situation is different. Unlike lasers, which use a narrow, precise beam, HPM systems produce a wider, more diffuse beam that loses energy density with distance. This limits effective range and makes it harder to engage distant, dispersed, or high-speed terminal-phase targets. Additionally, their high power consumption, size, weight, and advanced cooling requirements complicate integration on naval platforms. Another concern is the risk of collateral effects on friendly electronics or the ship’s own communications and sensors. These are promising countermeasures, but they only add layers; they are not definitive solutions. Large Drone swarms will remain a serious problem for many years to come. This doesn’t even touch on UUVs and USVs, which are another issue and I’ll cover in the next post.

Launch Racks and the fleets A few days ago, I discussed how CIWS would be of limited help against a drone swarm due to their slow movement and limited ammunition. What about modernized electronic warfare systems like the SLQ-32? They run into the same old problem: they are effective against traditional homing seekers, but modern drones use multifunctional seekers that are highly resistant to jamming, as we have seen in Ukraine. These drones are quite stealthy, have good speed, and nighttime attacks would pose an enormous risk. Drones carrying 50–80 kg tandem warheads, launched in the hundreds, would devastate a ship’s radar arrays and could repeatedly strike the VLS cells, triggering massive explosions and fires. Although VLS cells are designed to contain a single missile explosion, they cannot withstand successive hits with multiple warheads detonating and hiting the missiles. Everything would turn into a twisted heap of metal engulfed in intense fire. The result would be an immediate mission kill, with uncontrolled fires putting the entire ship at risk and leaving it completely vulnerable to follow-on attacks. Imagine the disaster that around 100 launch racks like these could inflict. We are talking about 500-700 drones against a fleet Every navy in the world is facing this moment. Two countermeasures show promise for the coming years as additional layers of defense: high energy lasers and high-power microwave (HPM) systems. In the U.S. Navy in particular, significant progress has been made with layered defenses such as the HELIOS laser system. However, it faces major limitations in adverse weather conditions. Atmospheric factors like rain, fog, snow, dust, or high humidity cause beam scattering, absorption, and turbulence, sharply reducing effective range and power delivery. Moreover, the laser requires several seconds of dwell time on a target to neutralize it by burning through components. Against a swarm, this helps with individual threats but is insufficient to engage multiple targets simultaneously or rapidly enough to stop a large-scale attack. In the case of high-power microwave systems, the situation is different. Unlike lasers, which use a narrow, precise beam, HPM systems produce a wider, more diffuse beam that loses energy density with distance. This limits effective range and makes it harder to engage distant, dispersed, or high-speed terminal-phase targets. Additionally, their high power consumption, size, weight, and advanced cooling requirements complicate integration on naval platforms. Another concern is the risk of collateral effects on friendly electronics or the ship’s own communications and sensors. These are promising countermeasures, but they only add layers; they are not definitive solutions. Large Drone swarms will remain a serious problem for many years to come. This doesn’t even touch on UUVs and USVs, which are another issue and I’ll cover in the next post.

Patricia Marins

60,286 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

$I’m seeing a lot of questions on the launch of China’s Chang’e 6 mission yesterday to get samples - for the first time - from the far side of the moon. We don’t know (afaik) why specifically they’re doing that, but we have a pretty good idea what grand vision China is working towards with their space program. How? From this 2022 video by Chas Freeman (former Assistant Secretary of Defense and Nixon's interpreter during his era-defining 1972 China visit), who imho is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable former US officials on China. He says that according to his own discussions with people running China’s space program, they’re following the vision described in the book "The high frontier" by Gerard K. O'Neill, which Freeman says has "become the bible of the Chinese space program". I read the book. So what vision does it describe? The book was written in 1976 by O'Neill who was a professor of physics at Princeton University. He also founded the Space Studies Institute, an organization devoted to funding research into space manufacturing and colonization. In other words, he knew his stuff. The book makes the very fair point that we have massive resource constraints on earth, especially given the growing population. He estimated in 1976 that we should be "about six and a half billion people in the year 2000", and we were 6.114 billion back then so he was pretty prescient. He estimates that these constraints will progressively give rise to more and more social tensions as the growing earth population competes for our limited resources as well as faces global problems like climate change. In his view, dealing with this will either require "an authoritarian regime capable of mounting the immense task of social reorganization needed to escape catastrophe" or, alternatively, “mankind would [need to adopt] a static society [that would be] forced in self-defense to suppress new ideas". The 3rd alternative is of course the colonization of space. The most interesting aspect of the book is that he claims everything he writes is feasible with knowledge and technology that already existed in the late 70s. In short he calls for the establishment of large human habitats in the Earth-Moon system, located at stable Lagrange points ("parking spots" in space where gravity from different spatial bodies cancel each other out). In particular he developed the concept of what's known today as the "O'Neill cylinder" which he says "could support quite easily a population of ten million people, growing its food in agricultural cylinders near but outside the main habitat". Energy-wise, it'd simply make use of solar energy via a system of mirrors. As he describes it: "the concentration of the unvarying, intense sunlight of space by very lightweight, inexpensive mirrors can provide all the energy that industry will ever need [...] at a fraction of a cent per kilowatt-hour". He envisages building these habitats with material from the moon, shot into space via "mass drivers", a form of electromagnetic catapult. Also "the habitats would have artificial gravity similar as that of earth by rotating about twenty-eight times an hour”, but he also envisages low-gravity areas, especially for recreational activities such as swimming pools or dancing representations. To trade with earth, he develops the idea of beaming solar power back to earth via "microwave from solar power stations in orbit". As he describes it "the microwave beam would arrive at Earth with a beam width of about seven kilometers. Its intensity would be modest, less than half that of sunlight. In contrast to sunlight, though, it would be there all the time, even at night or in clouds or rain, and it would be in a form ready for conversion to DC current with a loss of only 10 percent. The areas receiving these beams’ output on Earth would be fenced, and outside the fence the intensity of microwave radiation would be no higher than outside a microwave oven with the door closed. He estimates that if "Satellite Solar Power Stations (SSPS) were to become the sole source of electric energy in the United States in the year 2000, the land area necessary for the SSPS antennas would still be only 0.2 percent of that of the continental United States". In short, the establishment of space colonies could lead to the fulfillment of a good share of Earth's energy needs. Last but not least he describes life in space habitats as better than that of earth, largely thanks to the level of control we'd have over the environment (total climate control which would enable an abundance of food and no natural disaster) as well as unlimited cheap energy. To conclude, Chas Freeman typically really knows his stuff when it comes to China and he’s very intellectually honest (a rare trait among US officials) so I have no doubt he tells the truth when he says the Chinese told him that was the vision. And China famously thinks very big and very long term so it would be quite like them to go for something like this. There are also quite a few tangible signs that China is working towards that vision. See for instance this November 2022 news where “China’s space station will join a project to collect solar power from space and send it to Earth in a high-energy microwave beam”: That’s exactly O’Neill’s vision! Or check this October 2022 news that says China is developing new "electromagnetic sledges" that can propel a carriage weighing a few tonnes to a record speed, with a key application for this being “aerospace”: Remember: O’Neill’s vision is to build his habitats with material from the moon, shot into space via "mass drivers", a form of electromagnetic catapult. So there you go… Or also the fact that the Chinese will build, together with the Russians, a moon base - planned for 2028 - powered by a “space nuclear reactor” that’s already been developed (on Earth) and has passed review by China’s Ministry of Science: The space nuclear reactor can generate 1MW of electricity, enough to power 10 International Space Stations. Enough power, maybe, to undertake mining activity and power an electromagnetic catapult… After visions change, the world changes, so it’s also possible that China’s view on what they want to do has evolved. In any case, Chas Freeman is right that China’s motivation for all its initiatives in space can’t just be to “boldly explore where no-one has been before”, they have to be working towards something. And Freeman is also absolutely right to lament that the U.S. decided to ban any cooperation in space with the Chinese. Those endeavors are something that could have been jointly developed as a multilateral effort to unite us all as a species… Instead China is now forced to go at it alone with Russia and we face a future where our petty divisions on Earth will be carried with us to space…$

I’m seeing a lot of questions on the launch of China’s Chang’e 6 mission yesterday to get samples - for the first time - from the far side of the moon. We don’t know (afaik) why specifically they’re doing that, but we have a pretty good idea what grand vision China is working towards with their space program. How? From this 2022 video by Chas Freeman (former Assistant Secretary of Defense and Nixon's interpreter during his era-defining 1972 China visit), who imho is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable former US officials on China. He says that according to his own discussions with people running China’s space program, they’re following the vision described in the book "The high frontier" by Gerard K. O'Neill, which Freeman says has "become the bible of the Chinese space program". I read the book. So what vision does it describe? The book was written in 1976 by O'Neill who was a professor of physics at Princeton University. He also founded the Space Studies Institute, an organization devoted to funding research into space manufacturing and colonization. In other words, he knew his stuff. The book makes the very fair point that we have massive resource constraints on earth, especially given the growing population. He estimated in 1976 that we should be "about six and a half billion people in the year 2000", and we were 6.114 billion back then so he was pretty prescient. He estimates that these constraints will progressively give rise to more and more social tensions as the growing earth population competes for our limited resources as well as faces global problems like climate change. In his view, dealing with this will either require "an authoritarian regime capable of mounting the immense task of social reorganization needed to escape catastrophe" or, alternatively, “mankind would [need to adopt] a static society [that would be] forced in self-defense to suppress new ideas". The 3rd alternative is of course the colonization of space. The most interesting aspect of the book is that he claims everything he writes is feasible with knowledge and technology that already existed in the late 70s. In short he calls for the establishment of large human habitats in the Earth-Moon system, located at stable Lagrange points ("parking spots" in space where gravity from different spatial bodies cancel each other out). In particular he developed the concept of what's known today as the "O'Neill cylinder" which he says "could support quite easily a population of ten million people, growing its food in agricultural cylinders near but outside the main habitat". Energy-wise, it'd simply make use of solar energy via a system of mirrors. As he describes it: "the concentration of the unvarying, intense sunlight of space by very lightweight, inexpensive mirrors can provide all the energy that industry will ever need [...] at a fraction of a cent per kilowatt-hour". He envisages building these habitats with material from the moon, shot into space via "mass drivers", a form of electromagnetic catapult. Also "the habitats would have artificial gravity similar as that of earth by rotating about twenty-eight times an hour”, but he also envisages low-gravity areas, especially for recreational activities such as swimming pools or dancing representations. To trade with earth, he develops the idea of beaming solar power back to earth via "microwave from solar power stations in orbit". As he describes it "the microwave beam would arrive at Earth with a beam width of about seven kilometers. Its intensity would be modest, less than half that of sunlight. In contrast to sunlight, though, it would be there all the time, even at night or in clouds or rain, and it would be in a form ready for conversion to DC current with a loss of only 10 percent. The areas receiving these beams’ output on Earth would be fenced, and outside the fence the intensity of microwave radiation would be no higher than outside a microwave oven with the door closed. He estimates that if "Satellite Solar Power Stations (SSPS) were to become the sole source of electric energy in the United States in the year 2000, the land area necessary for the SSPS antennas would still be only 0.2 percent of that of the continental United States". In short, the establishment of space colonies could lead to the fulfillment of a good share of Earth's energy needs. Last but not least he describes life in space habitats as better than that of earth, largely thanks to the level of control we'd have over the environment (total climate control which would enable an abundance of food and no natural disaster) as well as unlimited cheap energy. To conclude, Chas Freeman typically really knows his stuff when it comes to China and he’s very intellectually honest (a rare trait among US officials) so I have no doubt he tells the truth when he says the Chinese told him that was the vision. And China famously thinks very big and very long term so it would be quite like them to go for something like this. There are also quite a few tangible signs that China is working towards that vision. See for instance this November 2022 news where “China’s space station will join a project to collect solar power from space and send it to Earth in a high-energy microwave beam”: That’s exactly O’Neill’s vision! Or check this October 2022 news that says China is developing new "electromagnetic sledges" that can propel a carriage weighing a few tonnes to a record speed, with a key application for this being “aerospace”: Remember: O’Neill’s vision is to build his habitats with material from the moon, shot into space via "mass drivers", a form of electromagnetic catapult. So there you go… Or also the fact that the Chinese will build, together with the Russians, a moon base - planned for 2028 - powered by a “space nuclear reactor” that’s already been developed (on Earth) and has passed review by China’s Ministry of Science: The space nuclear reactor can generate 1MW of electricity, enough to power 10 International Space Stations. Enough power, maybe, to undertake mining activity and power an electromagnetic catapult… After visions change, the world changes, so it’s also possible that China’s view on what they want to do has evolved. In any case, Chas Freeman is right that China’s motivation for all its initiatives in space can’t just be to “boldly explore where no-one has been before”, they have to be working towards something. And Freeman is also absolutely right to lament that the U.S. decided to ban any cooperation in space with the Chinese. Those endeavors are something that could have been jointly developed as a multilateral effort to unite us all as a species… Instead China is now forced to go at it alone with Russia and we face a future where our petty divisions on Earth will be carried with us to space…

Arnaud Bertrand

265,181 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

🚨NYC Shutting Down Another Traffic Lane – Causing More Gridlock and Making You Pay for It !! 🚨 I’ve been investigating the streets of New York City for a long time. As a NYC driver, I see firsthand how congestion and traffic aren’t just happening by accident—they’re being created by the city’s own bad street designs. And now, they expect us to pay for it with congestion pricing, draining the wallets of middle- and lower-class New Yorkers. Last month alone, the city made over $50 million from congestion pricing—money taken straight from the pockets of hardworking New Yorkers who have no choice but to drive. And instead of fixing the streets, they’re making things even worse. Now, the city is rolling out a new street design that will shut down another traffic lane on Sixth Avenue to make way for a double-wide bike lane. This means fewer lanes for cars, leading to even more gridlock in one of the busiest parts of Manhattan. Sixth Avenue is already packed with delivery trucks, taxis, rideshares, buses, and regular commuters—now the city is making it worse by cutting down road space even further. What do they think is going to happen when they remove a lane of traffic from one of the most congested streets in Midtown? Traffic will back up even more, drivers will be forced to sit in gridlock for longer periods, and emergency vehicles will struggle to get through. This isn't about making the streets better—this is about making it impossible to drive in NYC, forcing people to give up their cars and rely on an already broken public transit system. Meanwhile, bike lanes keep getting expanded while the city ignores the real traffic problems. The reality is, bike lanes aren’t being used nearly as much as the city wants you to believe. Most of the time, they sit empty, while cars and buses are crammed into fewer and fewer lanes. This isn’t about safety—it’s about forcing an anti-car agenda on the people who actually need to drive. And what’s their solution? They want to force you onto the subway—a transit system that’s more dangerous than ever. Over the past few months, we’ve all seen the rise in subway violence—stabbings, robberies, and assaults happening daily. The same politicians who created this mess, like Governor Hochul and the MTA, expect us to just accept it. Instead of making the trains safer, they’re making driving impossible. And let’s talk about the MTA—New York’s never-ending money pit. Billions of dollars pour into the system every year, and yet we never see any real improvements. Trains still break down, stations are filthy, service is unreliable, and crime is out of control. The MTA always claims they need more funding, yet no one ever asks where all the money is actually going. Meanwhile, the people who rely on the subway are stuck dealing with fare hikes, delays, and dangerous conditions. But the damage doesn’t stop there. I’ve been speaking with business owners throughout New York City, and they all tell me the same thing—sales are down since congestion pricing rolled out. With fewer people driving into the city, foot traffic has dropped, and small businesses are suffering. Shops, restaurants, and other local businesses that rely on a steady flow of customers are now seeing empty stores and struggling to stay afloat. Business owners have told me the city just isn’t the same anymore. This isn’t about reducing congestion—it’s about punishing drivers, killing small businesses, and squeezing more money out of the people who can least afford it. New York City is no longer a place for the working class. The politicians and bureaucrats behind this mess don’t care—because they’re not the ones stuck in traffic, struggling to run a business, or riding the subways in fear. We are.

🚨NYC Shutting Down Another Traffic Lane – Causing More Gridlock and Making You Pay for It !! 🚨 I’ve been investigating the streets of New York City for a long time. As a NYC driver, I see firsthand how congestion and traffic aren’t just happening by accident—they’re being created by the city’s own bad street designs. And now, they expect us to pay for it with congestion pricing, draining the wallets of middle- and lower-class New Yorkers. Last month alone, the city made over $50 million from congestion pricing—money taken straight from the pockets of hardworking New Yorkers who have no choice but to drive. And instead of fixing the streets, they’re making things even worse. Now, the city is rolling out a new street design that will shut down another traffic lane on Sixth Avenue to make way for a double-wide bike lane. This means fewer lanes for cars, leading to even more gridlock in one of the busiest parts of Manhattan. Sixth Avenue is already packed with delivery trucks, taxis, rideshares, buses, and regular commuters—now the city is making it worse by cutting down road space even further. What do they think is going to happen when they remove a lane of traffic from one of the most congested streets in Midtown? Traffic will back up even more, drivers will be forced to sit in gridlock for longer periods, and emergency vehicles will struggle to get through. This isn't about making the streets better—this is about making it impossible to drive in NYC, forcing people to give up their cars and rely on an already broken public transit system. Meanwhile, bike lanes keep getting expanded while the city ignores the real traffic problems. The reality is, bike lanes aren’t being used nearly as much as the city wants you to believe. Most of the time, they sit empty, while cars and buses are crammed into fewer and fewer lanes. This isn’t about safety—it’s about forcing an anti-car agenda on the people who actually need to drive. And what’s their solution? They want to force you onto the subway—a transit system that’s more dangerous than ever. Over the past few months, we’ve all seen the rise in subway violence—stabbings, robberies, and assaults happening daily. The same politicians who created this mess, like Governor Hochul and the MTA, expect us to just accept it. Instead of making the trains safer, they’re making driving impossible. And let’s talk about the MTA—New York’s never-ending money pit. Billions of dollars pour into the system every year, and yet we never see any real improvements. Trains still break down, stations are filthy, service is unreliable, and crime is out of control. The MTA always claims they need more funding, yet no one ever asks where all the money is actually going. Meanwhile, the people who rely on the subway are stuck dealing with fare hikes, delays, and dangerous conditions. But the damage doesn’t stop there. I’ve been speaking with business owners throughout New York City, and they all tell me the same thing—sales are down since congestion pricing rolled out. With fewer people driving into the city, foot traffic has dropped, and small businesses are suffering. Shops, restaurants, and other local businesses that rely on a steady flow of customers are now seeing empty stores and struggling to stay afloat. Business owners have told me the city just isn’t the same anymore. This isn’t about reducing congestion—it’s about punishing drivers, killing small businesses, and squeezing more money out of the people who can least afford it. New York City is no longer a place for the working class. The politicians and bureaucrats behind this mess don’t care—because they’re not the ones stuck in traffic, struggling to run a business, or riding the subways in fear. We are.

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Bovaer: The Feed Additive Farmers and Consumers Are Rejecting—And Why It Should Concern Everyone The trial of Bovaer, a feed additive designed to reduce methane emissions in dairy cattle by up to 30%, is rolling out across the UK, backed by retail giants like Aldi, Tesco, and Arla. Marketed as a breakthrough for net-zero targets, the reality of Bovaer raises serious questions—about cost, safety, and who truly benefits. Developed by a Dutch-Swiss multinational, Bovaer is mixed into cattle feed to inhibit enzymes in the rumen, cutting methane production during digestion. While trials suggest short-term efficacy, the long-term consequences—for farmers, cows, and consumers—remain alarmingly unclear. The Cost Burden Industry estimates place the annual cost of Bovaer at £50–70 per cow. For a farm with 150 dairy cattle, that’s an extra £7,500–10,000 per year—a permanent expense for a fixed 30% reduction. Farmers won’t see higher milk prices to offset this. Consumers, however, will face rising costs at the supermarket. The only guaranteed winners? The corporations selling the additive and the retailers passing the buck. The Safety Gaps Bovaer’s raw form requires hazmat suits and full PPE for handlers—yet there’s no long-term data on its safety for farmers exposed to dust, nor on its effects when consumed through milk or dairy. The Soil Association hasn’t approved it for organic production. With no evidence of long-term health impacts, the rush to scale Bovaer feels reckless, echoing past disasters where “safe” industrial solutions later proved catastrophic. The Consumer Rebellion When corporations announced plans to adopt Bovaer, the public response was swift and unequivocal: rejection. Consumers don’t want untested additives in their food. They don’t want to be guinea pigs in a corporate experiment. And they’re making their voices heard—through boycotts, petitions, and a growing demand for transparency. The Bigger Picture Cows are part of a natural carbon cycle, not the equivalent of fossil fuel emissions. Yet Bovaer is being framed as an essential tool for climate goals—a narrative that ignores the real motive: profit. Farmers and consumers are left footing the bill for a “solution” that benefits only the companies selling it. The path forward is clear. Reject Bovaer. Support local farmers who refuse to use it. Demand food free from unproven additives. And keep speaking out—because when it comes to the food on our tables, the only acceptable standard is safety, not corporate convenience.

Bovaer: The Feed Additive Farmers and Consumers Are Rejecting—And Why It Should Concern Everyone The trial of Bovaer, a feed additive designed to reduce methane emissions in dairy cattle by up to 30%, is rolling out across the UK, backed by retail giants like Aldi, Tesco, and Arla. Marketed as a breakthrough for net-zero targets, the reality of Bovaer raises serious questions—about cost, safety, and who truly benefits. Developed by a Dutch-Swiss multinational, Bovaer is mixed into cattle feed to inhibit enzymes in the rumen, cutting methane production during digestion. While trials suggest short-term efficacy, the long-term consequences—for farmers, cows, and consumers—remain alarmingly unclear. The Cost Burden Industry estimates place the annual cost of Bovaer at £50–70 per cow. For a farm with 150 dairy cattle, that’s an extra £7,500–10,000 per year—a permanent expense for a fixed 30% reduction. Farmers won’t see higher milk prices to offset this. Consumers, however, will face rising costs at the supermarket. The only guaranteed winners? The corporations selling the additive and the retailers passing the buck. The Safety Gaps Bovaer’s raw form requires hazmat suits and full PPE for handlers—yet there’s no long-term data on its safety for farmers exposed to dust, nor on its effects when consumed through milk or dairy. The Soil Association hasn’t approved it for organic production. With no evidence of long-term health impacts, the rush to scale Bovaer feels reckless, echoing past disasters where “safe” industrial solutions later proved catastrophic. The Consumer Rebellion When corporations announced plans to adopt Bovaer, the public response was swift and unequivocal: rejection. Consumers don’t want untested additives in their food. They don’t want to be guinea pigs in a corporate experiment. And they’re making their voices heard—through boycotts, petitions, and a growing demand for transparency. The Bigger Picture Cows are part of a natural carbon cycle, not the equivalent of fossil fuel emissions. Yet Bovaer is being framed as an essential tool for climate goals—a narrative that ignores the real motive: profit. Farmers and consumers are left footing the bill for a “solution” that benefits only the companies selling it. The path forward is clear. Reject Bovaer. Support local farmers who refuse to use it. Demand food free from unproven additives. And keep speaking out—because when it comes to the food on our tables, the only acceptable standard is safety, not corporate convenience.

Camus

78,918 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Microsoft is about to sue its own golden child. $14 billion invested. Exclusive cloud rights. The most important AI partnership in history. And Sam Altman just went behind their back with a $50 billion Amazon deal. Here's why they're betraying each other: When Microsoft first invested in OpenAI in 2019, they locked in ONE rule above everything else... ALL access to OpenAI's models must go through Microsoft's Azure cloud. No exceptions. That deal made Azure the backbone of the AI revolution. Every company using ChatGPT's API was paying Microsoft for the privilege. It was the smartest infrastructure play of the decade. Then last month, OpenAI quietly signed a deal with Amazon. $50 billion. AWS becomes the exclusive third-party cloud provider for Frontier, OpenAI's new enterprise AI agent platform. $138 billion committed to Amazon cloud services. Microsoft found out and got really angry.... A person familiar with Microsoft's position told the Financial Times today: "We know our contract. We will sue them if they breach it. If Amazon and OpenAI want to take a bet on the creativity of their contractual lawyers, I would back us, not them." That's basically a declaration of war. And here's where it gets crazy: OpenAI and Amazon are trying to build a technical workaround. A system called the "Stateful Runtime Environment" that runs on Amazon's Bedrock platform. Their argument is that the system "only" handles memory and context for AI agents using enterprise data on AWS. It doesn't technically "invoke" OpenAI's core models through Amazon. Microsoft's response: Bullshit. The workaround violates the spirit of the deal even if it technically dances around the letter. Amazon knows they're on thin ice too. An internal memo leaked showing Amazon told employees exactly what language they can and can't use. They can say Frontier is "powered by OpenAI" or "enabled by OpenAI." But they CANNOT say customers can "access" or "invoke" OpenAI models on AWS. When you're coaching employees on which verbs to avoid, you know you're in trouble. But here's the thing everyone seems to forget: OpenAI is planning an IPO this year. They just closed a $110 billion funding round last month. So if Microsoft sues, the IPO timeline is DEAD. You can't go public while your biggest partner and investor is suing you for breach of contract. Elon Musk is already suing OpenAI separately for abandoning its nonprofit mission. Two active lawsuits from two of the most powerful people in tech. Against one company trying to IPO. Good luck with that S-1 filing. But WHY did Altman do this? Microsoft gave OpenAI everything. Capital. Infrastructure. Distribution. Enterprise customers. And Altman's response was to secretly build an escape route through Amazon... Because he saw what was coming: Microsoft launched Copilot. Their own AI product. Competing directly with ChatGPT. Microsoft started building their own models. Hiring their own AI researchers. Reducing dependency on OpenAI. So Altman did the same thing back. Found another cloud provider. Started building leverage. Both sides were preparing for divorce while still living in the same house. So the $50 billion Amazon deal was just an insurance policy against the day Microsoft decides it doesn't need OpenAI anymore. And Microsoft caught him packing his bags. What happens next: The companies are still talking. Trying to resolve this before Frontier launches. But Microsoft has made their position clear. Litigation is on the table. If this goes to court, it sets a precedent for every AI partnership in the industry. Every cloud deal. Every exclusive licensing agreement. The entire AI infrastructure map gets redrawn. Sam Altman built OpenAI on Microsoft's money, Microsoft's cloud, and Microsoft's trust. Then he signed a $50 billion deal with their biggest competitor. In any other industry they'd call that what it is.

Microsoft is about to sue its own golden child. $14 billion invested. Exclusive cloud rights. The most important AI partnership in history. And Sam Altman just went behind their back with a $50 billion Amazon deal. Here's why they're betraying each other: When Microsoft first invested in OpenAI in 2019, they locked in ONE rule above everything else... ALL access to OpenAI's models must go through Microsoft's Azure cloud. No exceptions. That deal made Azure the backbone of the AI revolution. Every company using ChatGPT's API was paying Microsoft for the privilege. It was the smartest infrastructure play of the decade. Then last month, OpenAI quietly signed a deal with Amazon. $50 billion. AWS becomes the exclusive third-party cloud provider for Frontier, OpenAI's new enterprise AI agent platform. $138 billion committed to Amazon cloud services. Microsoft found out and got really angry.... A person familiar with Microsoft's position told the Financial Times today: "We know our contract. We will sue them if they breach it. If Amazon and OpenAI want to take a bet on the creativity of their contractual lawyers, I would back us, not them." That's basically a declaration of war. And here's where it gets crazy: OpenAI and Amazon are trying to build a technical workaround. A system called the "Stateful Runtime Environment" that runs on Amazon's Bedrock platform. Their argument is that the system "only" handles memory and context for AI agents using enterprise data on AWS. It doesn't technically "invoke" OpenAI's core models through Amazon. Microsoft's response: Bullshit. The workaround violates the spirit of the deal even if it technically dances around the letter. Amazon knows they're on thin ice too. An internal memo leaked showing Amazon told employees exactly what language they can and can't use. They can say Frontier is "powered by OpenAI" or "enabled by OpenAI." But they CANNOT say customers can "access" or "invoke" OpenAI models on AWS. When you're coaching employees on which verbs to avoid, you know you're in trouble. But here's the thing everyone seems to forget: OpenAI is planning an IPO this year. They just closed a $110 billion funding round last month. So if Microsoft sues, the IPO timeline is DEAD. You can't go public while your biggest partner and investor is suing you for breach of contract. Elon Musk is already suing OpenAI separately for abandoning its nonprofit mission. Two active lawsuits from two of the most powerful people in tech. Against one company trying to IPO. Good luck with that S-1 filing. But WHY did Altman do this? Microsoft gave OpenAI everything. Capital. Infrastructure. Distribution. Enterprise customers. And Altman's response was to secretly build an escape route through Amazon... Because he saw what was coming: Microsoft launched Copilot. Their own AI product. Competing directly with ChatGPT. Microsoft started building their own models. Hiring their own AI researchers. Reducing dependency on OpenAI. So Altman did the same thing back. Found another cloud provider. Started building leverage. Both sides were preparing for divorce while still living in the same house. So the $50 billion Amazon deal was just an insurance policy against the day Microsoft decides it doesn't need OpenAI anymore. And Microsoft caught him packing his bags. What happens next: The companies are still talking. Trying to resolve this before Frontier launches. But Microsoft has made their position clear. Litigation is on the table. If this goes to court, it sets a precedent for every AI partnership in the industry. Every cloud deal. Every exclusive licensing agreement. The entire AI infrastructure map gets redrawn. Sam Altman built OpenAI on Microsoft's money, Microsoft's cloud, and Microsoft's trust. Then he signed a $50 billion deal with their biggest competitor. In any other industry they'd call that what it is.

Ricardo

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