stock here: part of all this stuff going on is people’s heads are just exploding with the rapidly changing landscape under Trump. Some of it is direct sabotage by the outgoing and entrenched parties.
Expect more. I expect better from the Japanese, but I guess they get TDS too….it’s personality type.
stock here: remember the initial lie / line that an airplane flew into a helicopter?
What has been really odd to me, from the get go, was the way the Plane seemed to lose all forward momentum, and immediately tumbled into the water. Also, the flash was huge. I have reviewed other in air plane crashes and the fire ball / flash is no where that instantaneous or huge. The Helo impacted primarily from the side, so the mass of the Helo impacting the plane would not reduce the forward momentum of the Plane.
So this has been bugging me for quite some time…the weird Airplane “tumble” into the river, a near complete exhaustion of forward momentum.
Energy must have been added in order to reduce the Momentum of the Plane, and to destroy it’s Kinetic Energy of significant 42,327,084 ft-lbf. 42 Million Foot Lbs.
Also, the much lighter Helo “continues” on through, although of course, taken to river pretty quick by gravity
Riddle me this folks, I did the calcs, took a shower and pondered the possibilities that produced these kinematics.
Who can chime in with the answer. Bear in mind the aircraft was split in half and the Helicopter “went through” in one piece.
There is only one answer I can come up with in the span of a shower.
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Kinetic Energy Calculations for CRJ-700 and UH-60 Black Hawk
Given Data
CRJ-700
Weight: 64,600 lbs
Estimated Landing Speed at 300 feet: 140 MPH (converted to 205.33 feet per second)
stock here: Been on my radar for half a year, finally making some progress. These were pretty cheap on Amazon, $29. The manual is definitely Chinese LOL. I am not sure I can adapt these units to eye improvement, LOL they come with eye blockers like a tanning salon
A-Eye, LOL
via red light therapy, and talk about the wavelengths too ChatGPT said: ChatGPT
Recent scientific studies have explored the potential of red light therapy to improve eyesight, particularly in mitigating age-related visual decline. This therapy involves exposing the eyes to specific wavelengths of deep red light, which may enhance mitochondrial function in retinal cells.
Key Findings:
Improved Retinal Function: A study by University College London found that a single three-minute exposure to 670-nanometer (nm) deep red light in the morning led to a 17% improvement in color contrast vision among participants. This enhancement persisted for at least a week.
ucl.ac.uk
Mitochondrial Enhancement: The retina's photoreceptor cells, which have high energy demands, experience a decline in mitochondrial function with age. Exposure to long-wavelength red light (650โ900 nm) has been shown to improve mitochondrial performance, increasing energy (ATP) production and reducing oxidative stress.
nature.com
Timing of Exposure: The benefits of red light therapy appear to be time-dependent. Morning exposure between 8 AM and 9 AM was effective, while afternoon exposure did not yield significant improvements. This suggests that the therapy's efficacy may be linked to the body's circadian rhythms.
ucl.ac.uk
Mechanism:
Mitochondria in retinal cells absorb specific wavelengths of red light, leading to enhanced energy production. This process helps counteract age-related declines in vision by improving the function of photoreceptor cells responsible for color vision and low-light adaptation. aao.org
Considerations:
Wavelength Specificity: The therapeutic effects are most pronounced with deep red light around 670 nm. Other wavelengths within the 650โ900 nm range may also be beneficial, but 670 nm has been the primary focus in recent studies.
nature.com
Safety and Accessibility: The studies utilized low-power LED devices for light exposure, which are considered safe for retinal health. This non-invasive approach could lead to affordable, home-based therapies for individuals experiencing age-related visual decline.
ucl.ac.uk
While these findings are promising, further research is necessary to fully understand the long-term effects and optimal protocols for red light therapy in vision improvement. Individuals interested in this therapy should consult with eye care professionals before initiating treatment.
Stock here: what could be we do instead of the $22B to USAID? Say a new department with none of the old perps. $2B budget.
A-Eye sayeth:
If the USAID budget were reduced from $22 billion to $2 billion, the U.S. would have to prioritize aid programs that have the greatest impact and strategic importance. With $2 billion (which is still a large amount), the focus should be on high-return investments that align with both humanitarian goals and U.S. national interests.
Prioritizing Key Aid Areas
A 91% budget cut means aid programs must be laser-focused on areas where:
A small investment yields a massive impact.
U.S. interests are most directly supported.
Other funding sources (private sector, allies, or local governments) can contribute.
Top Priorities for a $2 Billion Budget Category Proposed Annual Allocation Impact Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid $600M Fast response to earthquakes, famines, and hurricanes. Food Security & Agriculture $400M Supporting global food production to prevent mass migration and famine. Global Health (Vaccination, Malaria, HIV/AIDS) $300M Life-saving medical aid in regions with high mortality rates. Strategic Alliances & Security Partnerships $300M Aid to key allies (Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine, etc.). Infrastructure & Clean Water $200M Rural electrification and water projects in friendly nations. Microfinance & Entrepreneurship $200M Helping people start businesses instead of relying on long-term aid.
Focus on High-Impact, Low-Cost Programs
Instead of spreading aid too thin, funding should go where it matters most: A. Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid ($600M)
Fast response fund for earthquakes, hurricanes, and conflicts.
Partnerships with Red Cross, World Food Programme (WFP), and Doctors Without Borders.
Only deploy in regions that are geopolitically important or align with U.S. values.
B. Food Security & Agriculture ($400M)
Shift from free food aid to agriculture training and investment.
Example: Instead of shipping food, invest in seeds, irrigation, and training to make regions self-sufficient.
C. Global Health ($300M)
Focus on disease eradication efforts (e.g., malaria, polio, tuberculosis).
Limited vaccine and HIV/AIDS support where U.S. interests align.
D. Strategic Aid to Key Allies ($300M)
Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine, and select NATO partners should receive direct support to counter China and Russia.
Small but targeted investments (cybersecurity, defense, counterterrorism training).
E. Infrastructure & Water ($200M)
Instead of building wasteful projects, focus on small, self-sustaining infrastructure.
Rural electrification, solar, and water purification projects.
F. Microfinance & Entrepreneurship ($200M)
Teach people to build their own businesses, not rely on U.S. aid.
Loans and training for small farmers, shop owners, and tech entrepreneurs.
Example: Support local African entrepreneurs instead of shipping aid.
Cutting Waste & Bureaucracy Eliminate corrupt or ineffective programs. Reduce “consultant fees” that eat up aid budgets. Use block grants to trusted NGOs instead of heavy government bureaucracy. Shift some funding to private charities that operate more efficiently.
Encouraging Private & Allied Contributions
With USAID cut back, U.S. allies and private entities should step up:
NATO & EU nations should increase their global aid spending.
Private charities and corporations can handle non-strategic aid.
Leveraging U.S. businesses (like Tesla, Google, and Microsoft) for tech-based aid solutions.
Conclusion
A $2 billion aid budgetโproperly allocatedโcould still support global stability, prevent humanitarian disasters, and serve U.S. interests. By cutting wasteful spending, focusing on self-sufficiency, and shifting some responsibilities to allies and private groups, the U.S. could spend far less while achieving real results.
When studies compare vaccinated to unvaccinated children, they find serious and irreversible neurological, developmental, and immune-related health risks. This is likely one of the primary reasons that prevents Big Pharma and our regulatory agencies from conducting such studies โ their flawed business model of pushing inadequately tested injections would collapse as parents learn the true risks of vaccination. Itโs important to remember that ALL of the routine childhood vaccines were licensed WITHOUT proper long-term, placebo-controlled trials:
NEW ORLEANS (AP) โ As New Orleans church leaders braced for the fallout from publishing a list of predatory Catholic priests, they turned to an unlikely ally: the front office of the cityโs NFL franchise.
What followed was a monthslong, crisis-communications blitz orchestrated by the New Orleans Saintsโ president and other top team officials, according to hundreds of internal emails obtained by The Associated Press.
The records, which the Saints and church had long sought to keep out of public view, reveal team executives played a more extensive role than previously known in a public relations campaign to mitigate fallout from the clergy sexual abuse crisis. The emails shed new light on the Saintsโ foray into a fraught topic far from the gridiron, a behind-the-scenes effort driven by the teamโs devoutly Catholic owner who has long enjoyed a close relationship with the cityโs embattled archbishop.
They also showed how various New Orleans institutions โ from a sitting federal judge to the local media โ rallied around church leaders at a critical moment.
Among the key moments, as revealed in the Saintsโ own emails:
stock here: no voice recorder on this plane, no mayday or pan pan. Craft was 44 years old.
Clearly it was not a stall. Clouds at 400 feet so they were IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). My first thought is that they had a wing half blown off. Explosive charge in middle of wing, middle of fuel tank)
They were going down at 240 MPH nearly vertical at impact.
His statement on the tool:Unlike older tools that only sift through nonprofit 990s (which donโt directly show government dollars), Iโve mined the USASpending database to create fuzzy matches between nonprofits and their linked government grants.
๐จ NGO / GOVERNMENT GRANT TRACKING TOOL ๐จ ๐ FOLLOW THE GRANTS: CONNECT NGOs TO YOUR TAX DOLLARS ๐ต Ever wonder exactly which government grants fund nonprofits? Now you can knowโbecause Iโve cracked the code.
stock here: that was quick, not like how they hid and protected the DEI hire who shot Ashley Babbitt.
My hypothesis is that they needed to conceal her name, until ALL her social media could be wiped from existence. But also why is she escorting “Elite guests” like Ralph Lauren into the white house for a medal’s ceremony? That’s just weird. And why, as a Captain, was she the highest ranking person in that Helo, when she had less experience than both males.
Let’s be clear, this was a training flight as they state. This was a “check ride” in which the more experienced pilot (at 1000 hours, for comparison my flight instructor had 10,000 when he trained me) was evaluating her night flying abilities. There is a clear “pathway” that Helos use to transgress the airport, and they are restricted to 200 foot max elevation. She was around 400 foot high, far outside the pathway. It looks like she altered course twice in order to zero in on the passenger plane.
Rebecca Lobach: She looks pretty normal, although I do say, she has 450 hours of flying experience. I have around 200 hours of flying experience, and I would not let myself be PIC Pilot in Command at this point, although I would co-pilot with glee, and in a pinch I am quite sure I could bring a big bird down if the pilot had a stroke. But 450 hours is NOT a lot of hours. Notice how their first reaction was to “juice” it to 500 hours. Small lies give away a larger narrative.
But there are “trans” pilots flying military planes…..
On January 29, 2025, a tragic mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. All 67 individuals aboard both aircraft perished in the accident.
The helicopter’s crew included Captain Rebecca Lobach, a 28-year-old pilot from Durham, North Carolina. She was undergoing her annual night evaluation flight at the time of the incident. Captain Lobach had accumulated over 450 hours of flight experience and was a member of the 12th Aviation Battalion at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In addition to her military service, she had served as a White House social aide during President Joe Biden’s administration. people.com
The collision is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and other relevant authorities. Preliminary findings indicate conflicting altitude readings between the two aircraft, but a definitive cause has yet to be determined. apnews.com
This incident has deeply affected multiple communities, including the military and the figure skating world, as several passengers on the flight were young skaters and coaches returning from a training camp. thetimes.co.uk
Some are saying “this is not the pilot’s fault” it is all about the understaffed ATC….not so
This is absolutely the pilots fault, they flew directly into that plane, they changed course and were at the perfect, and illegally high altitude to cause the collision. That is, unless their HELO was under remote control, which does exist.
Maybe she was a Trans and about to be thrown out of the job that she loved.
stock here: seen on ZH, the first comment, an Apologist, who is either a troll (most likely) or a useful idiot who thinks he sees clearly…it’s all because they are dumb and/or incompetents.
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3 hours ago(Edited)removelink
It was entirely self inflicted.
Stop looking for some scary and mysterious external threats to justify your problems.
The essential truth (about entirely home grown) criminals and conspiracies, is that they need to resort to such actions precisely because they are dumb and incompetent. Lying, subversion, violence and intimidation is exactly what they do because they are just about smart enough to manage that.
Positive virtues are entirely beyond them (which is why they are SO hostile to meritocracy)
Malignant and venal self interest (psychopathy) is exactly enough to generate the corruption of the West.
Physician – heal thyself.play_arrowplay_arrow6
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3 hours ago(Edited)removelink
Stop excusing mass murderers.
This has been a decades long attack on the West by a bunch of Malthusian globalists obsessed with global depopulation for well over a century.
They have used global warming to hoax the masses into destroying their own cheap energy production.
They have opened up borders in Europe and the US to enable invasions by peoples who have nothing in common with the original inhabitants.
They have replaced meritocracy with kakistocracy – โgovernment by the least suitable or competent citizens of a stateโ or โa state or society governed by its least suitable or competent citizensโ.
They have injected 5.6 billion people including 70% of Americans with depopulating poison.
They are shutting down meat and dairy production in order to accelerate the process.play_arrow12play_arrow
stock here: the early story was that the Blackhawk was rising up and therefore had their view blocked by the top of the Helo and in addition the “night vision googles”. This new footage makes that plainly false. This looks like a targeted attack, similar to the Baltimore Bridge societal destabilization event.
Also the meme is “the worst in over 15 years”. But in 2013, a 777 rammed into a seawall in San Francisco, utterly destroying the plane, although the human deaths were limited to 3. I flew in to San Fran a few days later, with my 2 German Shepherds, and saw the burnt out carcass of the plane during the landing pattern.
So this 15 year “meme” is kind of weird. Maybe they are talking only about US owned airlines, or maybe they don’t to stigmatize any Asian people.
I was busy….then getting ready to drive across the country…so I missed much of the story. It was a Korean pilot, being trained by a senior pilot, and he partly blamed the accident on Korean Culture.
Both pilots tried to rev up the speed at the last moment, but they failed.
“About 11 seconds prior to impact, an audible alert consistent with the low airspeed caution was recorded,” Bill English, the investigator in charge of the NTSB inquiry, said at the hearing. “But the action was too late, and the main gear of the underside of the aft fuselage struck the seawall.”
“The lowest recorded airspeed was 103 knots, which was 34 knots below the desired airspeed of 137 knots,” English said.
NTSB Chairwoman Deborah Hersman told reporters it appeared there was “an issue in aviation” with cockpit automation and relying on autopilots to fly planes, but she said the agency didn’t immediately plan to issue any recommendations from the hearing.
It can still issue new recommendations at any point during the investigation, which could take more than a year to complete.
from a comment on that video
Let me just post the comment of a Asian pilot: “As someone who has flown for an Asian Airline for 11 years, I can tell you that Asian Airlines (almost all of them), do not train visual approaches. Even when the weather is clear, the have their heads down and are watching the Glideslope and Localizer needles to make sure they are centered all the way to landing. All with the autopilot on or at the very least, the auto thrust. So, why do they do this? Itโs because ALL Asian airlines use QAR Data to punish pilots that deviate from the Airlines strict and idiotic permitters that they set. Let me give you an example…. Taxiing more than 10 knots and making a turn of more than 50 deg. Results in a hard (RED) QAR. Another one is G/S deviation on landing as well as a Long Landing…. (even though you touch down in the touchdown zone). And there are 50 more strict guidelines the airlines put in place in order to keep their pilots in a Box of Parameters to work from. What they lack in stick and rudder skills are supplemented by this box of operating guidelines. They then use this data to access the quality of that pilot for upgrades in First officers as they move from F1-F10 (F10 being almost a captain). Once your a Captain, those same QAR Parameters still apply. The โleadersโ then use this data on each pilot (yes names are attached to this dats….), to punish the pilots with deductions from their paychecks…. Sometimes in the thousands of dollars and additionally use this data also to decide who is a good pilot and should be moved to a Captain position. In Asia, money rules! Being a Captain and making that money drives all of them to show the leaders how few Red QARโs they have. So you will now ask, how does this make a 777 fly into a sea wall on a clear day? On this day, the G/S and LOC guidance was out of service. The pilots didnโt expect this even though it was NOTAM(ed) out. Not to mention it was written in English. Now they were forced to hand fly this jet (laterally and Vertically)without guidance to the runway and that is something Asian Airlines DO NOT DO. They do not disconnect the Autothrottles on ANY approaches…ever! These pilots were confused on what was going on (no LOC or G/S guidance), lacked basic hand flying skills based on line of sight (because they donโt train this) and were VERRY worried about the QAR data flagging them in all their confusion. Couple this with poor training culture, new pilots on new aircraft Type and you will just barely.get a glimpse of what every expat pilot in Asia sees as a Major setup for accidents just like this. I could actually write an entire book about this subject but just thought Iโd share just a little insight into Something every expat pilot in Asia already knows. Fighter Jet pilots or not, Asian airlines do not work their way up to being an airline pilot like in the USA/Europe and the other 99% of the world. They go from a Cessna 172 straight to a jet. They donโt fly cargo, charter work, flight instruct or do anything that prepares them for even a strong crosswind landing until they start Captain training. They lack experience, proper mentorship both in International flight rules and the basics in decision making (thinking for yourself), problem solving, basic skills and live in fear of the RED QAR. Itโs NOT that they are stupid… they are far from that. Itโs an aviation and culture issue that can not be taught in any textbook. This leaves them behind the rest of the world and I sincerely hope some day this changes. “Show less
stock here: With “Burn Back Better” this seems part of the same temper tantrum after the authoritarians were bitch slapped. It’s in Washington DC, so don’t let that escape you. Is it another message of “no plane is safe”.
I want the control tower recordings, and the radar. Will the fascists murder 64 people? Of course. Was this Helo under remote control?
stock here: look up “scorched earth” doctrine. Riddle me this: what was the total death rate in Russia to fight the Nazi’s and to liberate Europe. 1 in 200? 1 in 125? 1 in 50? 1 in 20? 1 in 7?
Below the video are summaries of the comments. A lot of people “get it”. The assholes have to lie, their reality is not based on history, truth, justice. ————————————————–
Summary and Categorization of Comments on Alex Christoforouโs YouTube Video
I categorized the comments based on their themes and counted the occurrences for each category. Hereโs the breakdown:
Historical Revisionism and Russiaโs Role in WWII (13 comments) Strong reactions to Russia being excluded from the Auschwitz commemoration. Comparisons between Nazi collaborators and modern Western political decisions. Praise for Russian sacrifices during WWII.
Examples:
"So the Banderites were invited to the Auschwitz commemoration but the Russians weren't. That really tells us everything about the world we're living in today." (614 likes)
"Shame, that Russia wasn't invited to the Holocaust memorial commemoration, despite them being the ones who liberated the camp." (99 likes)
Russian Perspective on Western Hypocrisy and Propaganda (8 comments) Criticism of Western political actions and historical narratives. Accusations that the West distorts history and ignores Russiaโs contributions.
Examples:
"Russia will never forget this monstrous spin of history by the Western gang." (429 likes)
"Who remembered Russia yesterday? 27th of January is commemoration day when the Soviet Union freed prisoners from Auschwitz." (213 likes)
Ukraine War and Western Leadership (12 comments) Criticism of Ukrainian leadership, Zelensky, and Western support. Assertions that Ukraine is running out of men. Accusations that Poland, the EU, and NATO are exploiting Ukraine.
Examples:
"Elensky: Ukraine is running out of men. He should also add, the remaining men are running out of Ukraine." (245 likes)
"Duda showing exactly why Europeans shouldn't be allowed near the Ukraine peace talks." (317 likes)
Personal and Family History Related to WWII and Russia (7 comments) Comments about family members who suffered during WWII or the Siege of Leningrad. Emotional reflections on historical events.
Examples:
"I will never forget the debt I owe the Russian people for liberating my father from a POW camp in Dresden." (427 likes)
"Siege of Leningrad brings me to tears: my grandmother was there with 3 young children." (227 likes)
Criticism of European Politics and NATO (11 comments) Negative views on European Union policies. Accusations of corruption, ineptitude, and warmongering. Specific criticism of Poland, Germany, and NATO expansion.
Examples:
"Germany is so screwed. Hostile neighbors, economy in the crapper, disrespected everywhere. And they did this all to themselves. Was it worth it?" (189 likes)
"The EU is an admin office trying to pass as a country." (70 likes)
AI, Tech, and DeepSeek vs. Western AI (14 comments) Discussion of DeepSeek AI as a challenge to OpenAI and Western dominance in AI. Criticism of Altman, arrogance in Silicon Valley, and the implications for global power balance.
Examples:
"DeepSeek is a watershed moment in AI. Nvidia lost over $500B in market capitalization yesterday." (137 likes)
"Funny how some people are trying to spin DeepSeek as fake while it's open-source software." (143 likes)
Economic and Financial Concerns (6 comments) Discussion of inflation, debt, and economic policies in the U.S. and Europe. Tariffs and their impact on global trade.
Examples:
"It cost 12 cents to print an American $100 bill. Time will prove it is worth every penny. China is proving this point to American tech stocks." (36 likes)
"Trump will tariff everybody, and everybody will tariff America back. Hard times ahead." (17 likes)
Criticism of U.S. and Western Media Narratives (7 comments) Accusations of propaganda, controlled media, and manipulation of public perception.
Examples:
"The unwarranted arrogance by Altman is a sign of decay, not progress." (27 likes)
"DeepSeek shows the ether that Americans are living in." (13 likes)
General Political Commentary and Satire (6 comments) Satirical takes on Western politicians and global leaders. Mockery of figures like Duda, Starmer, and EU leaders.
Examples:
"Duda should keep his mouth shut." (162 likes)
"Starmer is a clown, pure and simple." (162 likes)
Personal Reflections and Praise for Alex Christoforou (9 comments) Appreciation for Alexโs commentary and format. Personal anecdotes related to the topics covered.
Examples:
"Thank you for showing the beautiful surroundings! Love Greece!" (33 likes)
"I really like this guy, man. Always brings insightful content. Hope to visit Cyprus one day." (60 likes)
Total Comment Breakdown by Category:
Historical Revisionism & Russiaโs Role in WWII - 13
Western Hypocrisy & Propaganda - 8
Ukraine War & Western Leadership - 12
Personal & Family WWII History - 7
Criticism of European Politics & NATO - 11
AI & DeepSeek vs. Western Tech - 14
Economic & Financial Concerns - 6
Criticism of U.S. & Western Media Narratives - 7
General Political Commentary & Satire - 6
Personal Reflections & Praise for Alex - 9
———————————– some of the original comments are below, in case Alex gets booted off YouTube
1 day agoSo the banderites were invited to the Auschwitz commemoration but the Russians weren’t. That really tells us everything about the world we’re living in today.
22 hours ago (edited)To quote the Serbian president Vucic: โThose who liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Russians, wonโt be invited. I presume that those who had the camp built will be invited. Everything in this world is, pardon my phrase, perverted and inverted.โ
1 day ago (edited)To those Russian souls who died to save people in Auswitz and all over Europe. Forgive these monsters who do not represent me or my British people. My family and I thankyou our brothers and sisters.
1 day ago (edited)Makes my blood boil all the ceremonies and nothing learned, watching half a million Palestineans walking 10 miles to nothing but bombed land.
1 day agoI will never forget the debt I have toward the Russian people for liberating my father from the POW camp in Dresden where he was detained during the last years of WWII.
1 day ago (edited)Who remembered Russia yesterday? 27th of January is commemoration day when the Soviet Union army did free prisoners from Auswitch 1945 and saved Europe.
23 hours agoShame, that Russia wasn’t invited to the holocaust memorial commemoration, despite they were the ones who liberated the camp. Duda has lost his mind, maybe he never had it.
1 day agoGermany is so screwed. Hostile neighboors everywhere, economy to the crapper, disrespected everywhere. Even in the EU. And they did this all to themselves. Lost it all for Ukraine. Why? I really would love to hear some answers. Was it worth it? I want to know.
1 day agoโIf there are still living prisoners of Auschwitz among us, ask them to whom they owe their lives โ to the grandchildren of the Red Army soldiers or to the grandchildren of the SS and Wehrmacht soldiers.โ – Serbian Deputy PM Aleksandar Vulin GOD BE WITH US ๐ท๐บ
23 hours agoShame on Poland and whoever played the role in refusing to invite Russia, while nzis representatives Sholtz & Elensky were there. What’s equally if not more shameful is Germany’s refusal to pay the retribution to the victims (or their descendants) of Leningrad blockade. By doing this, Germany effectively assigned a price that one nation’s lives are more valued than the others. Putin is right: Leningrad blockage is the Holocaust in its own right and should be rightly acknowledged as such by the world, and yet, it’s mostly ignored.
1 day agoI have drama in my own life right now….not bad for 3 years of just wtf wars! My youngins’ in the hospital fighting her own demons and I am glad to say she has no idea what’s going on in this world. Asking for prayers…..for us all!
1 day agoin my local cemetery, tucked away in a quiet corner there are 5 UK war commission gravestones with soviet stars emblazoned on them and they are all Russian soldiers who died for my country as allies …they are all unknown and nameless. My heart bleeds at the state of the world and the lies being concocted in the interests of a few selfish individuals. God help us all
22 hours agoThe biggest Virtue of Russia and Russians is that they do not forget the past sacrifices, the enemies and their thoughts on Russia, even when 70 years have passed, Russians see that evil within the hearts of West Europian minds , though covered under swank suits and sweet talks , and hollow prophecy. Russians see the hate clearly.
1 day agoI want nothing to do with AI. Guess I’ll go Amish if it’s unavoidable. I like real food, real money, real art, real music and real people. Happiest news today is USAID being cancelled! Fantastic!!! Thanks so much, Alex! You’re awesome!Read more
1 day agoI believe that even Chinese were offended by the Altman`s arrogance towards Indians. So it escalated into hold my GPU`s, and Altman is probably still in the denial phase.
1 day agoDeepSeek is a watershed moment in the A.I. industry and its revelation and importance cannot be understated. Nvidia lost over $500B in market capitalization yesterday. Tech stocks are down over $1T as of today. China is once again demonstrating why they are the future and have become the USA of the 21st century.
1 day agoI am a 75 year old woman who had downloaded DeepSeek. I use it all of the time with utter delight. I carry on polite conversations and learn amazing amounts in seconds!!!
1 day agoAbout the first minutes – the talk about US funded open AI – notice the use of “fry-voice” and the dismissing talk of the US muppet, the deep arrogance on his condescending voice, as he talks to the indian representant… Now, skip a year ahead, and realize how most High Tech “made-in USA” is just propaganda, arrogance, and waste of money….
1 day agoThe unwarranted arrogance by Mr. Altman is a sign of decay, not one of progress. It indicates brainrot of a certain class of so called innovators, who think, like the country they hail from, they are indispensable and gods gift to mankind. Remember: whom the gods would destroy…
1 day ago (edited)It cost 12 cents to print an American $100 Bill, time will prove it is worth every penny. It seems China is proving this point to American Tech stocks.
1 day agoWill Denmark, in the case of Greenland, under the threat of the USA, implement Article 5 of NATO? Except that the USA is NATO and Denmark has given its few weapons to Ukraine.On the other hand, they have 15 Warrior Vikings stationed in Greenland.
1 day ago360 has once lived in Florida and that makes her an expert in dealing with Americans. Why do we even have schools if it works like that. I will order Chinese food tonight so I can probably speak Mandarin tomorrow.
22 hours agoโYou canโt destroy the polish national-consciousness or Poles on the battlefield, but if you give them power, they will destroy themselvesโ โ Otto von Bismarck
1 day agoThe business model for these US coe’s is to give themselves tens of millions of dollars for their pockets and then 10% for the development of the actual technology they want to develop.
1 day agoI have the DeepSeek R1 32b quantized model running locally on a 3090 and it runs fine. That thing is, even in its quantized version, as good as o1 and it runs LOCALLY. That in itself is a huge blow to OpenAI`s credibility.
1 day agoI’m a man who has never been lost! It’s always an adventure walk, hike, drive or trip. And as long as it’s an adventure I’m never lost. Just expanding my Horizons. Lol
1 day ago“I believe the Nord Stream pipelines should be dismantled,” Polandโs President Andrzej Duda said. “This pipeline causes a very big threat to Ukraine, to Poland, to Slovakia but also to other Central European countries. It is a threat from the point of view of energy, from the point of view of the military but also it is a huge economic threat because it means a domination of Russia over Europe in the economic sense,” Duda added. Read more
1 day agoThey will do Germany a big favor to the rest of the EU blood suckers who will have to provide the bigger share of the EU Budget! The UK used to contribute 11% Good Luck Poland be ready to raise that VAT!
1 day agoOf course we must remember that as the USSR liberated Leningrad and raised the flag in Berlin, the Gulag network still existed. We must also remember that Russia today that emerged from the failed Soviet Union is a completely different country and society.
1 day agoYes, it’s a bizarro world… are they convinced 2+2=22 instead of 4? Also, if eighteen year olds are sent to a hopeless war, that would be, beyond heartbreaking. Thank you, I enjoyed your park quest!
1 day agoDeepSeek is already DeepDeceiving …. Trudeau to meet Polish PM and sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement. Governing without Parliamentary oversight or a mandate. Thx Alex Cheers from Kanuckistan ๐จ๐ฆRead more
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Having a home cooked meal last night with a friend, and he mentions his older brother takes 3 type of ultra processed foods, and then cooks with them, and feels like he is eating healthy, LOL. Let’s see what A-Eye has to say about these issues.
Ultra-Processed Foods: Definition, Ingredients, and Examples
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially manufactured food products that contain little to no whole food ingredients and are made primarily from refined substances, food additives, and synthetic compounds. They often contain high levels of sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, preservatives, artificial flavors, and emulsifiers that extend shelf life and enhance taste, texture, and appearance. Examples of Ultra-Processed Foods
Some common examples of ultra-processed foods include:
Sugary and Artificial Beverages Soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks Sweetened iced teas and flavored coffee beverages Artificially flavored fruit drinks
Processed Meats & Imitation Meats Hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and fish sticks Deli meats with preservatives (salami, bologna) Plant-based meat alternatives with artificial binders
Instant and Ready-to-Eat Meals Boxed macaroni and cheese, instant noodles, ramen Frozen dinners (TV dinners, microwave burritos) Powdered soup mixes and dehydrated meal kits
Breakfast Cereals & Granola Bars Sugary cereals with artificial colors and flavors Pre-packaged granola bars with high-fructose corn syrup Flavored instant oatmeal packets with added sweeteners
Breads and Bakery Items with Additives Pre-sliced white bread with emulsifiers Store-bought muffins and bagels with preservatives Mass-produced pizza dough with chemical conditioners
Dairy and Dairy Alternatives with Additives Flavored yogurts with artificial sweeteners Processed cheese products (cheese spreads, imitation cheese) Non-dairy creamers with hydrogenated oils and emulsifiers
What Makes a Food “Processed” or “Ultra-Processed”?
The level of processing determines whether a food is classified as processed or ultra-processed:
Minimally Processed Foods โ These foods undergo little alteration from their natural state. Examples include washed and bagged salad greens, frozen vegetables, and dried beans.
Processed Foods โ Foods that have been modified for convenience, flavor, or preservation. Examples include canned vegetables, salted nuts, and whole-grain bread.
Ultra-Processed Foods โ Foods that contain industrially derived ingredients not found in home kitchens, often with artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.
What Constitutes a “Large Amount” of Ultra-Processed Food?
The exact definition of a “large amount” varies by study, but excessive consumption is generally considered:
Over 50% of total daily calories from ultra-processed foods
Frequent consumption of processed meals, snacks, and beverages daily
Relying on packaged, convenience foods as primary meals instead of whole foods
Scientific Studies on Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Risks
Several studies have linked ultra-processed food consumption to negative health outcomes:
Monteiro et al., 2018 (BMJ Study) โ Found a correlation between high UPF consumption and increased risk of obesity and metabolic disorders.
Srour et al., 2019 (JAMA Internal Medicine) โ Demonstrated a link between high UPF consumption and an increased risk of all-cause mortality.
Hall et al., 2019 (Cell Metabolism Study, NIH) โ Conducted a controlled trial showing that ultra-processed foods lead to higher calorie intake and weight gain compared to minimally processed diets.
Fiolet et al., 2018 (BMJ Study) โ Indicated a potential association between ultra-processed food intake and increased cancer risk.
Pagliai et al., 2021 (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) โ Suggested that diets rich in ultra-processed foods contribute to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Final Thoughts
Ultra-processed foods are convenient, tasty, and widely available, but their high levels of artificial ingredients, unhealthy fats, and refined sugars pose significant health risks when consumed frequently. Reducing intake and focusing on whole, minimally processed foods can improve overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.