Blog http://www.personal-view.com/talks/categories/blog/p132/feed.rss Sat, 03 May 25 17:49:07 +0000 Blog en-CA Good quote: On imperialist big wars http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/25507/good-quote-on-imperialist-big-wars Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:32:47 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 25507@/talks/discussions

War is the continuation of policy. Consequently, we must examine the policy pursued prior to the war, the policy that led to and brought about the war. If it was an imperialist policy, i.e., one designed to safeguard the interests of finance capital and rob and oppress colonies and foreign countries, then the war stemming from that policy is imperialist. If it was a national liberation policy, i.e., one expressive of the mass movement against national oppression, then the war stemming from that policy is a war of national liberation.

The philistine does not realize that war is “the continuation of policy”, and consequently limits himself to the formula that “the enemy has attacked us”, “the enemy has invaded my country”, without stopping to think what issues are at stake in the war, which classes are waging it, and with what political objects.

For the philistine the important thing is where the armies stand, who is winning at the moment. For the Marxist the important thing is what issues are at stake in this war, during which first one, then the other army may be on top.

V. Lenin

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Finally AI can generate cats photos http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/25505/finally-ai-can-generate-cats-photos Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:56 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 25505@/talks/discussions image

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https://thiscatdoesnotexist.com

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Cameras sales: 2021 March Map camera sales http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/25502/cameras-sales-2021-march-map-camera-sales Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:42:47 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 25502@/talks/discussions New

  1. Sony α1
  2. FUJIFILM X-S10
  3. Canon EOS R6
  4. Canon EOS R5
  5. Sony α7C
  6. FUJIFILM X-E4
  7. Nikon Z 6II
  8. FUJIFILM X-T4
  9. Sony α7S III
  10. FUJIFILM GFX100S

Used

  1. Sony α7 III
  2. Canon EOS R
  3. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  4. Nikon Z 6
  5. Sony α7R III
  6. Nikon D750
  7. Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  8. Sony α7R IV
  9. Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  10. Sony α7 II
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War: Permanent flights bans coming, France started http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/25499/war-permanent-flights-bans-coming-france-started Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:52:34 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 25499@/talks/discussions

French lawmakers voted late on Saturday to abolish domestic flights on routes than can be covered by train in under two-and-a-half hours, as the government seeks to lower carbon emissions even as the air travel industry reels from the global pandemic.

The measure is part of a broader climate bill that aims to cut French carbon emissions by 40% in 2030 from 1990 levels, though activists accuse President Emmanuel Macron of watering down earlier promises in the draft legislation.

“We know that aviation is a contributor of carbon dioxide and that because of climate change we must reduce emissions,” she told Europe 1 radio. “Equally, we must support our companies and not let them fall by the wayside.”

Air traffic may not return to pre-crisis levels before 2024.

Just wait a little and they will also remotely limit your new electric cars. I already hear talks about it from inside Apple (as company will be part of big alliance who will be responsible for subscription model on your car and much more).

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Good quote: Duke Philip of Edinburgh on ordinary people http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/25498/good-quote-duke-philip-of-edinburgh-on-ordinary-people Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:44:13 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 25498@/talks/discussions

It's nice to visit a state that is NOT ruled by its people.

(c) 1963, said during a meeting with Alfredo Stroessner, Paraguayan dictator.

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Bad design: Fake eco labels on washing machines http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/25496/bad-design-fake-eco-labels-on-washing-machines Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:45:50 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 25496@/talks/discussions

The Stiftung Warentest tested various washing machines from different manufacturers in 2013.

The result: none of the machines tested reached 60 ° C in the 60-degree eco programs. One machine even reached only 35.4 instead of 60 degrees Celsius.

What most consumers do not know: The legislature only stipulates that the eco programs must achieve a certain washing effect, but not the temperature indicated on the machine. Manufacturers use this "gap" and sometimes drastically lower the temperature of their eco programs in order to save energy. In conjunction with a longer running time, the required washing performance is still achieved and the machine is given a high energy efficiency class.

https://www.daserste.de/information/ratgeber-service/haushaltscheck/03112014-haushalts-check-2-welche-waschtemperatur-100.html

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China: Terrorism in Xinjiang http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/25494/china-terrorism-in-xinjiang Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:45:47 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 25494@/talks/discussions

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Good design: Dyson Lightcycle task light http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/25493/good-design-dyson-lightcycle-task-light Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:31:18 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 25493@/talks/discussions

I am not fan of all this adaptations and overall brightness, but cooling and design are good.

Still leds used are cheap 95 CRI or even lower ones, not top quality sun light spectrum as far as I know.

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