Ask the Sigma: Sigma Science

In which a reader asks if there are SSH-related approaches to science

https://sigmagame.substack.com/p/ask-the-sigma-sigma-science

Words of wisdom worth watching, if you've been following the latest controversies on Twitter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDdYBQKHN_U

“The vast majority of operators in Wyoming are small, local businesses that cannot afford the onslaught of increased costs and regulatory burdens being thrust upon them by Washington,” McConnaughey said.

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/04/19/wyoming-oil-and-gas-producers-blast-report-they-should-pay-900m-for-bonding/

"Henry VIII wants to divorce his first wife Catherine of Aragon because he thinks the Habsburgs are going to kill him and take over England using his wife as a Manchurian Queen.

"All the other explanations are bullshit."

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1784451729331032186.html

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🇨🇭 Switzerland has a direct democracy

🇨🇦 Why does Canada not have a direct democracy?

“Switzerland will hold a vote (referendum) on measures to limit immigration to stop its population from rising from 8 million to 10 million before 2050, after enough signatures were deposited on Wednesday.
Under the Swiss system of direct democracy, citizens can initiate popular votes by collecting 100,000 valid signatures within 18 months.
The hard-right Swiss People’s Party submitted 114,600 signatures to the Federal Office in Bern on Wednesday – collected in half the time.
“Mass immigration continues its course with devastating consequences for our small country. Expressing concerns over “mass immigration”.

⭐️ The SVP emphasizes the need to safeguard Switzerland’s unique landscape, quality of life, and prosperity for future generations. This is a true democracy when borders are protected.


https://sarajevotimes.com/the-swiss-will-vote-in-a-referendum-on-limiting-immigration

Good question.

https://armedforces.press/usafa-cadet-at-genderbread-person-training-why-arent-we-learning-about-china-instead/

This is why you should never stand under a tree during a storm.

Did you know? 🎓

🇰🇷🇺🇲🇨🇳 This is quite something: South Korea Defense Minister Shin Won-sik says "we must firmly say 'no'!" to South Korea getting involved on the side of the US in a war over Taiwan.

"Taylor's lawyer, Vinoo Varghese, noted that the case is a difficult one in New York, hinting at the leftist bias within NY courtrooms when it comes to the 2nd Amendment. In fact, Varghese suggested that when Judge Abena Darkeh took over the case she was oddly hostile towards the defense. He mentions that she interrupted his opening statements multiple times, claiming that he could not use 2nd Amendment arguments in her courtroom:

"She told us, ‘Do not bring the Second Amendment into this courtroom. It doesn’t exist here. So you can’t argue Second Amendment. This is New York.'"

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/ny-judge-claims-2nd-amendment-doesnt-exist-her-courtroom-case-against-gunsmith

"How did a Mysterious Microwave Bugging Device operate secretly for SEVEN YEARS inside the US Ambassador's study in Moscow with NO power source?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLDpWrwijE8

Non-Competes are No More

The FTC eliminates a corporation’s ability to limit the employment prospects of its former employees: Pursuant to sections 5 and 6(g) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”), the Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) is issuing the Non-Compete Clause Rule (“the final rule”). The final rule provides that it is an unfair method of competition—and […]

https://voxday.net/2024/04/29/non-competes-are-no-more/

Interesting long read

https://www.gurwinder.blog/p/why-everything-is-becoming-a-game

Ep. 99 Aleksandr Dugin is the most famous political philosopher in Russia. His ideas are considered so dangerous, the Ukrainian government murdered his daughter and Amazon won’t sell his books. We talked to him in Moscow.

https://twitter.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1785066534995714067

Important news for Monday morning, April 29:

🔷 The Russian military struck the town of Borovaya, Kharkov region, where a large railway junction is located and distributes equipment, ammunition and personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the coordinator of the Nikolaev underground movement Sergey Lebedev told RIA Novosti, referring to his colleagues.

🔷 Two policemen were killed and four were injured in an attack on a traffic police squad in Karachay-Cherkessia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. According to the ministry, the attackers threw an explosive device towards the law enforcement officers and opened fire. When the fire returned, an explosive went off on one of the criminals. Several more homemade bombs were found at the scene. Five attackers were killed. They have been identified as alleged participants in another attack on police officers, which occurred on April 22.

🔷 Almost 300 drones of Ukrainian forces were suppressed in a week over the Donetsk People's Republic, the regional defense headquarters reports.

🔷 Russian boxers won 20 medals at the European Championships, which ended on Sunday in Belgrade, and became the winners of the medal count. Russian athletes have won 11 gold, 8 silver and 1 bronze medals. Rhe Russians competed at the tournament under the country’s flag, and the national anthem was played in their honor.

🔷 Sergey Shoigu sent congratulatory telegrams to the military unit and formations that distinguished themselves in the special military operation, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

🔷 The mayor of Kiev Vitaliy Klitschko believes that the measures taken by the Ukrainian government to combat corruption are insufficient. He expressed his point of view in an interview with the Funke media group.

🔷 Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns. Earlier he became the first European leader to condemn “Israel’s ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip.”

🔷 $61 billion from the US is not enough for Ukraine, it needs much more, Reuters reports.

🔷 The Ukrainian military was ordered to throw down their shovels due to the active offensive of the Russian Armed Forces. Initially, they were sent to build defensive structures, but now they need to stay in place and wait for orders, the Japanese newspaper The Japan Times reports, citing soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Earlier, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky, admitted that the Russian army has a “significant advantage” and is attacking along the entire front line.

Meet Amy Gallagher, the London NHS nurse and psychotherapist who blew the whistle on racist DEI policies within the public health service. She's running against Sadiq Khan to be mayor of London for the Social Democrat Party. Her campaign slogan is "Stand Up to Woke"—extremely provocative for London. I interviewed her about why London needs radical change. https://ngo.locals.com/post/5540570/anti-woke-nhs-psychotherapist-wants-to-replace-sadiq-khan-as-london-mayor