nivek
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Wow, big move here...
Russia announced it will completely disconnect from the global internet on March 11
No later than March 11, all servers and domains must be transferred to the Russian zone (.ru). In addition, detailed data on the network infrastructure of the sites is being collected. This news comes just 2 days after the World Economic Forum removed Cyber Polygon from its webpage.
Meanwhile, the Russian spy ship Yantar, known for spying on undersea internet cables, has left its base in Arktik Russia. Are you ready for CYBER WAR? Because this statement is like: ‘Tell me you are planning a massive cyber attack without telling me you are planning a massive cyber attack!‘
With everything that it is happening between Ukraine and Russia, it is being claimed that Russia has decided to cut its reliance on external internet. This means that companies will be required to get a “.ru” domain beginning March 11.
According to a Reuters article dated July 22 of last year, Russia was reportedly able to disconnect itself from the global internet as a whole during tests that it launched back in June and July.
Moreover, the country previously adopted a certain legislation back in 2019, which is said to be called the “Sovereign Internet Law.”
That law aims to “shield the country” from potentially being cut off from foreign infrastructure. The initial law was said to be in answer to what the country called the “aggressive nature” of the national cyber security strategy of the United States.
The purpose of the Russian tests was to be able to determine the actual ability of the “Runet” to work just in case the internet gets distorted, blocked, or other threats are posed towards it.
According to Karen Kazaryan, the Internet Research Institute’s head of analysis, it was hard to say what actually happened within the tests due to the overall secrecy that cloaked the whole process. There has also reportedly been a lack of public documents on the tests that can be used as reference.
The previously mentioned legislation reportedly seeks to “route” web traffic and data from Russia through certain points that are controlled by the authorities of the state. It is also said that the legislation also seeks to even build a “national Domain Name System” in order to allow the internet to still work despite Russia being cut off.
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Russia announced it will completely disconnect from the global internet on March 11
No later than March 11, all servers and domains must be transferred to the Russian zone (.ru). In addition, detailed data on the network infrastructure of the sites is being collected. This news comes just 2 days after the World Economic Forum removed Cyber Polygon from its webpage.
Meanwhile, the Russian spy ship Yantar, known for spying on undersea internet cables, has left its base in Arktik Russia. Are you ready for CYBER WAR? Because this statement is like: ‘Tell me you are planning a massive cyber attack without telling me you are planning a massive cyber attack!‘
With everything that it is happening between Ukraine and Russia, it is being claimed that Russia has decided to cut its reliance on external internet. This means that companies will be required to get a “.ru” domain beginning March 11.
According to a Reuters article dated July 22 of last year, Russia was reportedly able to disconnect itself from the global internet as a whole during tests that it launched back in June and July.
Moreover, the country previously adopted a certain legislation back in 2019, which is said to be called the “Sovereign Internet Law.”
That law aims to “shield the country” from potentially being cut off from foreign infrastructure. The initial law was said to be in answer to what the country called the “aggressive nature” of the national cyber security strategy of the United States.
The purpose of the Russian tests was to be able to determine the actual ability of the “Runet” to work just in case the internet gets distorted, blocked, or other threats are posed towards it.
According to Karen Kazaryan, the Internet Research Institute’s head of analysis, it was hard to say what actually happened within the tests due to the overall secrecy that cloaked the whole process. There has also reportedly been a lack of public documents on the tests that can be used as reference.
The previously mentioned legislation reportedly seeks to “route” web traffic and data from Russia through certain points that are controlled by the authorities of the state. It is also said that the legislation also seeks to even build a “national Domain Name System” in order to allow the internet to still work despite Russia being cut off.
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nivek
As Above So Below
Russia Just Released List Of 'Unfriendly' Countries, And Twitter Users Have Thoughts
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Keir Starmer calls for Nuremberg-style war crimes tribunal for Putin
Russian leader and his ‘criminal cronies’ must be held to account, says Labour leader
"Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for the creation of a Nuremberg-style war crimes tribunal for the “crime of aggression” against Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has already started investigating events in Ukraine, probing Vladimir Putin’s regime for potential genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
However, the ICC cannot investigate Russia for the crime of aggression because Moscow has not ratified the statute of the court, and would veto any attempt by the UN Security Council to submit a referral.
Sir Keir urged Boris Johnson to get behind a special tribunal to prosecute Putin and his associates for the crime of aggression, based on the tribunal set up to prosecute Nazi war crimes at Nuremberg after World War II.
“Vladimir Putin and his criminal cronies must be held to account for their illegal invasion of Ukraine,” said Sir Keir on Monday."
Keir Starmer calls for Nuremberg-style war crimes tribunal for Putin
Russian leader and his ‘criminal cronies’ must be held to account, says Labour leader
"Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for the creation of a Nuremberg-style war crimes tribunal for the “crime of aggression” against Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has already started investigating events in Ukraine, probing Vladimir Putin’s regime for potential genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
However, the ICC cannot investigate Russia for the crime of aggression because Moscow has not ratified the statute of the court, and would veto any attempt by the UN Security Council to submit a referral.
Sir Keir urged Boris Johnson to get behind a special tribunal to prosecute Putin and his associates for the crime of aggression, based on the tribunal set up to prosecute Nazi war crimes at Nuremberg after World War II.
“Vladimir Putin and his criminal cronies must be held to account for their illegal invasion of Ukraine,” said Sir Keir on Monday."
Keir Starmer calls for Nuremberg-style war crimes tribunal for Putin
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
Well, anyone want to guess where the random nuke to prove how all powerful they are will fall ?
NUKEMAP by Alex Wellerstein
NUKEMAP by Alex Wellerstein
AD1184
Celestial
Doesn't America produce a massive corn surplus?
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
Without resorting to a quick internet search, yes I believe so. North America has considerable capacity, I just don't know how much is being used for food or export right now. Biofuel is a good part of it. I call it corn liquor.
I live in New York state and not all of the 62 counties require it, but in mine our gasoline is E10 or E85 by mandate. Depends on proximity to urban areas concerned with pollution, so I am told. My home heating oil is 10 to 15% biofuel - whatever that may be. Heating oil is generally some form of No.2 diesel.
If Russia wants to isolate itself in terms of grain exports it'll hurt in the short term but eventually the loss will be made up for. So will the gas and oil. I expect the EU will likely get hit hardest soonest.
nivek
As Above So Below
I don't know about any surplus, however the US is the largest producer and consumer of corn...A third of American corn is used for livestock food and just over a third is used for ethanol, leaving about a third for consumption and exports...
Topic: Corn in the U.S.
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nivek
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nivek
As Above So Below
A SECOND Russian army general is killed in Ukraine in yet another blow to Putin's struggling forces
Major General Vitaly Gerasimov (pictured left), 45, was killed on Monday, the Chief Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine's defence ministry said in a statement. Gerasimov was the first deputy commander of Russia's 41st army. His death represents another major blow to President Vladimir Putin's forces. The general took part in the second Chechen war, the Russian military operation in Syria, and the annexation of Crimea, winning medals from those campaign. His death comes after Russian media said last week that another military leader had been killed: Major General Andrei Sukhovetsky (pictured right), 47, deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District. Top-inset: A burned out Russian army vehicle is seen in Kharkiv on Monday.
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Major General Vitaly Gerasimov (pictured left), 45, was killed on Monday, the Chief Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine's defence ministry said in a statement. Gerasimov was the first deputy commander of Russia's 41st army. His death represents another major blow to President Vladimir Putin's forces. The general took part in the second Chechen war, the Russian military operation in Syria, and the annexation of Crimea, winning medals from those campaign. His death comes after Russian media said last week that another military leader had been killed: Major General Andrei Sukhovetsky (pictured right), 47, deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District. Top-inset: A burned out Russian army vehicle is seen in Kharkiv on Monday.
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Non smoking gun
Honorable
Former UK foreign secretary and doctor Lord David Owen has accused Russian president Vladimir Putin of taking steroids and said his aggression could be caused by them.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Accused of Taking Steroids That Cause "Aggressiveness"
Dr Owen is fairly careful in his statements. A guy I knew who used a free weight gym said you could see the hair trigger temper in those that used steroids, and that one was later in the news for murdering his partner.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Accused of Taking Steroids That Cause "Aggressiveness"
Dr Owen is fairly careful in his statements. A guy I knew who used a free weight gym said you could see the hair trigger temper in those that used steroids, and that one was later in the news for murdering his partner.
AD1184
Celestial
The mainstream news media continue to be awash with stories about Poland's supposed transfer of Mig-29s to Ukraine, despite the fact that the Poles have rejected the idea:
https://news.google.com/stories/CAA...XpZd1NoRUtEd2pBcW92ekJCR085Q2gwMGRTV3NDZ0FQAQ
Is this an example of the "fake news" that we keep hearing about? Very few outlets are reporting all the facts. In this case, it seems to be down to the sheer laziness and ignorance of journalists, and possibly their prejudice as well, in that it doesn't cross their minds to seek out the Polish position on the transfer of their own fighter jets.
https://notesfrompoland.com/2022/03...hter-jets-to-ukraine-despite-blinken-remarks/
Fake News! Poland Slams US Reports As 'Misinformation'; Says No Fighter Jets For Ukraine But Ready To Help Refugees
The official Twitter account of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland tweeted the following in response to the Belarusian NEXTA news agency about the alleged Mig transfer:
https://news.google.com/stories/CAA...XpZd1NoRUtEd2pBcW92ekJCR085Q2gwMGRTV3NDZ0FQAQ
Is this an example of the "fake news" that we keep hearing about? Very few outlets are reporting all the facts. In this case, it seems to be down to the sheer laziness and ignorance of journalists, and possibly their prejudice as well, in that it doesn't cross their minds to seek out the Polish position on the transfer of their own fighter jets.
https://notesfrompoland.com/2022/03...hter-jets-to-ukraine-despite-blinken-remarks/
Fake News! Poland Slams US Reports As 'Misinformation'; Says No Fighter Jets For Ukraine But Ready To Help Refugees
The official Twitter account of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland tweeted the following in response to the Belarusian NEXTA news agency about the alleged Mig transfer:
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AD1184
Celestial
This is utter drivel from Lord Owen. There is no good reason to think that Putin is on anabolic steroids beyond this supposed aggressiveness (certainly his policy his aggressive, but it could be a calculated aggression, rather than an irrational drug-induced one). Others have speculated elsewhere that Putin is on corticosteroids, a completely different class of drugs without anabolic effects, due to an undisclosed illness or chronic pain condition. And it seems that David Owen has then sought to muddy the waters by exploiting public ignorance about the difference between the two types of drug. Owen has not practised medicine since the mid-1960s, so far as I am aware, and I doubt he had much clinical experience of treating or observing anabolic steroid abusers, as almost no-one in the country was taking them at the time. I have been to many gyms over the years as well.
AD1184
Celestial
Famously America uses the curious product 'high-fructose corn syrup' as a sugar substitute in many processed foods. I always assumed it was because America was producing more corn than it knew what to do with.
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Noble
As a lifelong 'labour party voter' ... i'm saddened to see such hypocrisy from 'the leader' , and have to state the obvious fact that "Bandwagon-jumping for the appeasement-sake of the false righteousness that is consuming "the civilized , right-thinking folk and their controlling media-tsars" doesn't half show an idiot's true colours!"
This mooncalf doesn't give a rat's arse about the victims of this power struggle between Russia and NATO... he is just excitedly throwing out media-grab-headlines in the hope that he comes across as a John the Baptist class hero that is worthy of the popular mass' vote!
If he really cared about "The Victims" of this desperate regime-changing-invasion... then he [like all of the other false political-commenters] would not have [and still are] encouraged the hopelessly outmatched Ukrainian soldiers and 'civilians alike' to fight to the death [come on kids, help your grandma to make these Molotov cocktails to hurl at the tanks and missile-launchers of one of the planet's deadliest superpowers in history!]... instead, he should have urged the citizens of the vulnerable country to 'not resist' and let the enemy roll in , and let the sanctions do the work! ... thus whilst being no quicker [or slower] would eventually gain the same result without all of the senseless bloodshed and absolute heartache! ..But no!... all of the spiel and protective rhetoric poured into the ears of the foolish Ukrainian leaders has without doubt convinced them that "the west will pile in and drive back the Russian demons if we physically stand up to them!" .. but then, the fool Zelenskyy should have never allowed himself to believe that could ever happen!! ... it could only mean one thing if it did... WW3.. the end of the world as we know it! ... A dystopian future that we are so used to seeing in Hollywood movies. ... And no-one in the 'comfortable world' would vote for that!!
...And this is why I post the picture of a man in a glass house throwing rocks. Because in my honest opinion, if there were to be a "War Crimes Court" over this latest sad episode of mankind's inhumanity toward it's fellow species... then there's an awful lot of people deserving to be crammed into a very large courtroom dock! ... it would include politicians and press-barons And they're not all Russian!!
Cheers.
AD1184
Celestial
Also, I thought this was the genesis of many breakfast cereals, as a way for agribusiness to offload surplus grain production onto the consumer. It seems that the US does produce far more corn than is consumed locally, and much of the rest goes to animal feed and biofuel production. The latter is a fairly recent development though, and arguably arose as a way of using excess corn growing capacity. The amount given to livestock is probably growing sharply as well, although I can't get figures. This 14-year-old article from Iowa Statue University's Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development, shows a graph of declining corn surpluses between the years 2004 and 2008 across Midwestern states as ethanol production increased:
Who Will Have Surplus Corn?
The US government has offered a massive annual subsidy to corn growers since the 1930s.