Born on November 5‚ 1940‚ in Berlin‚ Germany‚ Elke Sommer‚ whose real name is Elke Schletz‚ carved a niche for herself in the glittering world of Hollywood during the 1960s and 1970s. Sommer’s career began in the late 1950s after her family relocated to England. It was there that she was spotted by an Italian film producer‚ which led to her first film role. However‚ it was her move to Hollywood that turned her into an international star. Known for her striking looks and genuine acting prowess‚ Sommer quickly became a sought-after actress‚ appearing in various films showcasing her range. Notable among these were “The Prize” (1963)‚ where she starred alongside Paul Newman‚ and the comedy “A Shot in the Dark” (1964)‚ where she held her own against Peter Sellers in his iconic role as Inspector Clouseau. Elke Sommer also made significant appearances in European cinema‚ notably in Italian and German films‚ which added depth to her international appeal. Her fluency in multiple languages allowed her to transition seamlessly between various film industries‚ a rare feat during that era. Apart from her cinematic pursuits‚ Sommer is also an accomplished painter. Her artwork‚ which includes landscapes and portraits‚ has been exhibited internationally and is highly regarded for its vibrant use of color and emotive expression. This artistic endeavor has been a significant part of her life‚ with her works fetching high prices at auctions and galleries. Elke Sommer’s television appearances further broadened her career‚ with memorable roles in American TV shows such as “The Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island‚” where she brought her charismatic screen presence and acting versatility. The post Elke Sommer:  Gorgeous photos of one of the 60s most iconic sex symbols first appeared on History Defined.

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It’s funny how sometimes the most obvious things are right under our noses and we don’t see them. This is one of those instances. I’ve criticized so many different aspects of the Ukraine “war” and the funding of that “war” by America‚ but one thing I didn’t really stop to realize is the most basic question….. If this war is SO big and has been going on for SO long‚ where is all the video footage&;#63; Think about it….Israel and Iran have been engaged in their own “war” since October 7th and we have hundreds of videos of rockets‚ drones and airplanes striking all over the place. We have videos of buildings being blown up. We have video of on the ground skirmishes. But now think about Ukraine. Have you EVER seen any actual war footage&;#63; After what‚ 3 years&;#63; And so many billions “donated” that I lost count….. If this war is so big‚ where is all the video of the battles&;#63; I can’t recall seeing even ONE‚ can you&;#63; In today’s day and age‚ there are video cameras EVERYWHERE.  Worldwide. If something happens‚ you’ll get 10 different camera angles of it uploaded to Twitter within 5 minutes. But a 3-year Ukraine/Russia war&;#63; I just spent 20 minutes searching Twitter and I found almost nothing. Try it for yourself. Credit to this lady for blowing my mind today with that question: She asked a damn good question. Where is the footage for the Ukrainian war&;#63; Are you aware that at the start of the whole Ukraine distraction‚ Israeli TV ran fake video showing a crash-landed TIE fighter from Star Wars trying to pass it off as real war footage&;#63; pic.twitter.com/QnUP1Mahh4 — Consciousness Rising (@conciousness777) April 20‚ 2024 You know what videos we DO get‚ thought&;#63; First category of videos we get are the FAKE videos. Remember this one&;#63; Remember how even the USA Today had to admit this was not footage of a Ukrainian mig shooting down a Russian fighter jet: The claim: A video shows the Ukrainian Air Force shooting down a Russian jet As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues‚ a video claiming to show the Ukrainian Air Force shooting down a Russian jet has emerged on social media. “Just crazy footage of a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 shooting down an enemy Su-35 fighter jet. Glory to Ukraine‚” reads the caption of a Feb. 25 Facebook post. The post includes a vertical video that shows jets passing over a building. A projectile appears to strike an object in the sky‚ which catches on fire and produces smoke. The video was viewed 14‚000 times in a little over a week. However‚ the clip does not show Ukrainian fighters shooting down a Russian jet. The video comes from a video game. Independent fact-checking organizations have debunked claims that the clip shows the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “On this video‚ we are not ready to say that it is 100% truthful‚” Volunteer Info‚ the Facebook page that shared the clip‚ told USA TODAY in a direct message. Clip comes from video game As reported by Reuters‚ the video comes from a game called “Digital Combat Simulator World‚” which is described on its website as “a free-to-play digital battlefield game.” Swiss company Eagle Dynamics created the game. Company spokesperson Matthias Techmanski confirmed to Reuters that the footage was from “Digital Combat Simulator World.” Then we get videos like this of people in Ukraine having a great time partying in a Nightclub: Watch&;#33; Hey &;#33; It’s Sunday Night&;#33;Has Ukraine Fooled You too&;#63;&;#63;&;#63;War Torn Ukraine this Evening&;#33; Citizens are Very Careful to Hide and Bunker Down Amidst an Apocalyptic Devastating War in Kyiv and other Cities of Ukraine… As Zelensky Secures a Major Portion of the $95.3 Billion… pic.twitter.com/Rkp7AcG1Rp — We the People… (@77HERCULES77) April 21‚ 2024 Does that look like a war-torn country to you&;#63; Another one here: This is Ukraine now‚ the war is fake…. pic.twitter.com/G1L5rI8spZ — PsyopsWar (@psyops_war) April 21‚ 2024 My favorite are the beach and poll videos…. Do these Ukrainians look scared for their lives&;#63; Thoughts and prayers SEND MORE BILLIONS&;#33; https://t.co/L4IRWgniIA — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) August 7‚ 2023 Dance party&;#33; We must send more billions to keep the party going&;#33; We need to send them moreBillions immediately&;#33; https://t.co/HqcvC7AYgH — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) April 19‚ 2024 ChatGPT has several excuses for why we just don’t have any of that pesky war footage even after 3 years: Control and Restrictions: Both Russia and Ukraine have imposed controls on the flow of information for reasons of national security‚ operational secrecy‚ and to manage the narrative surrounding the conflict. These controls include restrictions on journalists and limits on what can be published or broadcasted. Media Access: Access to conflict zones can be extremely dangerous‚ and in many cases‚ journalists and media personnel are restricted from entering these areas. This limits the direct reporting and recording of events as they happen. Propaganda and Misinformation: There’s a high risk of propaganda and misinformation from all sides of the conflict. Videos and other forms of media are often used as tools in psychological warfare‚ to sway public opinion or to mislead enemy forces. Both sides might therefore be cautious about what footage is released. Infrastructure and Communication Disruptions: War can lead to significant disruptions in infrastructure‚ including internet and telecommunications. This can hinder the ability to capture and upload videos. Personal Safety and Privacy: People in conflict zones might be reluctant to film or share footage due to fears for their personal safety or in order to protect the identity and privacy of those involved in the conflict. Saturation and Sensitivity: Audiences globally might also be shielded from continuous graphic content by media outlets to avoid desensitizing viewers or causing distress‚ adhering to ethical considerations about the impact of showing graphic war footage. If you look on YouTube‚ you’ll find SOME videos…. But dig in and you find they’re highly produced and very short clips‚ unclear of what you are even seeing. They usually involve one stray soldier doing something random.  Hardly a video of any kind of battlefield I’ve ever seen. Oh‚ and we also got this: Dancing Ukraine Fighters Make a Mockery Of The “Ukraine War”&;#63; Do you remember that&;#63; That was a real mockery. Just like those dancing COVID nurses (remember that cringe video&;#63;) we got dancing Ukraine soldiers. What a freaking joke&;#33; I exposed a lot more here: The One Thing About Ukraine Money NO ONE Is Talking About… And I wrote this back in 2022: What Is REALLY Happening In Russia/UKRAINE [MSM Not Telling You The Truth] I've waited until now to make any comments about what I believe is happening in Russia/Ukraine. I wanted to wait and watch and see how things developed before commenting. But over the past week I've been flooded with questions from family‚ friends and readers asking what I believe is really happening right now in the Russia/Ukraine story. So here we go... Let's start with this: I haven't been to either country.  I haven't seen anything first-hand. So I'm going to be telling you what makes sense to me and what I've learned (and what I hope we've all learned) after doing this since 2015. Let's start with this: I don't trust the official MSM narrative. Can we all agree to start there&;#63; I think if you start there‚ you've got about 75% of it figured out. For weeks‚ all I heard was the MSM saying Putin is going to invade‚ Putin is going to start a war. Yet I heard nothing from Putin himself. It was a war declared over and over and over by the Media.  As if they wanted the war.  As if someone NEEDED the war‚ to either advance their agenda or to distract from other things...or perhaps all of the above. So that's where I start and immediately I assume that whatever I'm being told by the MSM Propaganda Machine is probably close to 180 degrees from the actual truth. Then I move to a second but closely related question: what side is Joe Biden on&;#63; Joe Biden is hand-in-hand with the MSM‚ declaring Putin the enemy of the world. Again‚ my guard is up. I'm not going to stand here and tell you Vlad Putin is a great guy.  But I don't have to jump that far to say I don't trust the side of Joe Biden and the MSM. It's possible that NEITHER side are the &;quot;good guys&;quot;‚ don't forget that. So with those two puzzle pieces figured out‚ I'm about 85% clear on what I believe is happening: namely‚ that the MSM and Biden Regime are colluding to thrust America and the world into a new world war and this is not in anyone's best interest except for the globalist banksters. How we doing so far&;#63; Pretty accurate&;#63; Ok‚ so now how about Russia and Ukraine...who are the &;quot;good guys&;quot;&;#63; Again‚ I don't know. The real world is often not as black and white and much more grey. I'm not here to condone anything Russia or the Ukraine is doing. I think we all have a common enemy‚ but it's not either of those countries‚ it's the globalist banker elites. The bad guys are this creep‚ Anal Schwab: SAVED From The YouTube Purge: Klaus Schwab Admits It All On Video And these creeps‚ Gates of Hell and Soros: BREAKING: George Soros and Bill Gates Just Bought a COVID Testing Company for $41 Million Want to find the &;quot;bad guys&;quot;&;#63; THOSE are the bad guys. The rest is a distraction. And no‚ I don't mean the fighting and deaths are not real‚ I suspect they are very much real. But a senseless distraction designed to enrich the global elite while distracting from other things such as‚ oh I don't know‚ how about this: Remember when these four all had kids working and making millions off energy companies in the Ukraine&;#63; Seriously...what are the odds&;#63; Either all of these families just have very odd and statistically unlikely ties to a random country off the shore of Russia‚ or perhaps.....just perhaps....Ukraine was being used for money laundering&;#63; Are we still allowed to ask those questions&;#63; Are we still allowed to do investigative journalism&;#63; What are the odds folks&;#63; Here's a related question:  what are the odds that the whole recorded phone call that lead to Trump's (failed) impeachment was with....do you remember&;#63;....that's right‚ the President of Ukraine&;#33; 195 countries in the world and you mean to tell me it all keeps pointing back to Ukraine&;#63; What are the odds&;#63; Folks‚ I don't know exactly what all of this means‚ but I do know this: I don't trust the MSM and Biden narratives one bit and then you start seeing all of this stuff&;#63; And don't forget‚ Zelensky is a professional actor turned President. In what world does that happen&;#63; In other words‚ I think this lady put it very well: Very well said. I agree with almost everything she says. How about you&;#63; And then we have this from Wendy Rogers‚ who I agree with completely here too: No‚ I'm not sticking up for Russia‚ but I do know one thing... Banning people from social media‚ from bank accounts‚ from society is almost NEVER the right side of history. Banning and deplatforming is something I am against almost across the board. Yet another red flag to add to the mix. And what about the BioLabs in the Ukraine that are reportedly being taken out&;#63; We covered that here: https://wltreport.com/2022/02/24/are-russian-airstrikes-targeting-u-s-bio-weapons-labs-in-ukraine/ And I've waited until this point in the article to get into this‚ but now we get into the fake photos‚ fake videos and fake narratives. Starting with this (fake cardboard toy guns): It's gotten so bad it's being mocked mercilessly online‚ literally being compared to the classic N64 video game from the 1990s: The Globalist decided to plug this in. Square fake guns‚ Russian bad guys‚ media saving the world… All we’re missing is 007. Oh wait‚ there is a Russian pilot called the ghost of Kyiv. Continue on 🤣 pic.twitter.com/Fh0YB91wlY — Zeno Calhoun (@zenoc_oshits) February 26‚ 2022 And you know that tearjerker scene being shared all week long about the soldier leaving for battle&;#63; Yeah‚ another lie. They're not even trying anymore... That footage is from a 2017 documentary: You awake yet&;#63; Need more&;#63; Ok‚ here's more fakery: And then we get to the &;quot;Ghost of Kyiv&;quot;. Have you heard this story yet&;#63; The Ukrainian fighter pilot who went Maverick on TopGun and took down 12 MiGs singlehandedly&;#63; Here's the story they're pushing: People call him the Ghost of Kyiv. And rightly so — this UAF ace dominates the skies over our capital and country‚ and has already become a nightmare for invading Russian aircrafts. pic.twitter.com/lngfaMN01I — Ukraine / Україна (@Ukraine) February 27‚ 2022 Great story if true. The only problem&;#63; Almost all the footage surrounding it is confirmed fake. Fake photo: #Ukraine - The Ghost of Kyiv is fake‚ The photo's are from an old Ukrainian airforce calendar from 2020. And most of the footage is just regular russian MIG's doing recon work. All downed russian jets are from surviving manpad's and short range anti-aircraft missiles #ghostofkyiv pic.twitter.com/Dz0VKs2pxI — Jmantime (@jmantime) February 26‚ 2022 Fake video (from a video game): https://twitter.com/albus219/status/1497575361940447233 The pilot and the story could still be real‚ but at what point do we just call BS on the whole entire thing&;#63; Why do we cling to wanting a story like this to be true‚ when almost no other part of the story so far has been confirmed as reliable&;#63; Why do we say things like this&;#63; Idc if it's fake or not‚ I love the Ghost of Kyiv story https://t.co/i0QdFHXiKa pic.twitter.com/j2Bd4zpHop — 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒏⁶𓅓 (@Goldek16) February 25‚ 2022 In other words‚ &;quot;I don't care if I'm being lied to‚ this makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.&;quot; We're at a powerful point in history my friends. A point where a critical mass of people have woken up and no longer believe the propaganda they so easily pushed on us for decades. It's no longer working. Keep questioning. Keep challenging. Keep thinking for yourself&;#33; If we have learned ANYTHING since 2015‚ I hope it's that we need to think for ourselves&;#33; Don't just gobble up everything the MSM tells you as truth‚ because it usually isn't. For 4+ years‚ we saw the MSM twist and turn every detail against Donald Trump until it no longer resembled anything close to the truth. We saw them blatantly lie to us over and over and over. I hope we've all learned they are almost certainly lying to us right now. So what IS the truth&;#63; What do I think about Russia/Ukraine&;#63; I don't know all the details of the true story here‚ but I know what ISN'T true and I know I'm not buying what the MSM and Joe Biden are trying to sell me. How about you&;#63;

EDITOR’S NOTE: After the 911 networks went down this week in multiple states all at the same time‚ it seems like a really good time to remind you of this.  Please make sure you are protected.  You and your family.  Be prepared.  Be safe.  Be ready.  And remember I have been warning you for a couple months now‚ and it’s looking like we were spot on once again.  Read on… What is the biggest threat to America….right now&;#63; Joe Biden&;#63;  Certainly he’s not helping things. Barack Obama&;#63;  The puppet master behind Biden. Soros&;#63;  The puppet master behind Biden. China&;#63;  Always on the list. Democrats&;#63; RINOs&;#63; Election theft&;#63; Nuclear attack&;#63; All of these things are serious threats‚ but I want to tell you about something often not discussed….but the impact could be bigger than anything above. Yes‚ really. It’s called an EMP attack. What’s an “EMP” anyway&;#63; Good question&;#33; An EMP‚ or Electromagnetic Pulse‚ is a powerful burst of energy that can disrupt or damage electronic devices and electrical systems. It’s like a super strong wave of energy that can mess with anything that uses electricity. This includes cell phones‚ computers‚ cars‚ and even the power grid that gives electricity to homes and businesses. You may have heard about it before‚ but it’s not commonly discussed. So let me break it all down for you… Likelihood of an EMP Attack: Technological Feasibility: Creating an effective EMP weapon is technologically challenging. It typically involves nuclear detonations at high altitudes or sophisticated non-nuclear devices. The complexity of these technologies limits their availability mostly to advanced military powers. Global Politics and Deterrence: The United States has strong diplomatic relations and defense systems‚ which act as deterrents against direct attacks from other major powers. The doctrine of mutually assured destruction (MAD) often serves as a deterrent against nuclear-based EMP attacks‚ as such an attack could lead to a full-scale nuclear war. Non-State Actors: The greater risk may come from non-state actors (like terrorist groups) who might not be deterred by traditional means. However‚ their access to the necessary technology is typically quite limited. Natural EMPs: There is also the risk of a natural EMP caused by a solar storm‚ similar to the Carrington Event of 1859. While not a deliberate attack‚ the effects could be similarly disruptive. Most Likely Ways an EMP Could Happen: High-Altitude Nuclear Detonation: A nuclear bomb detonated high in the atmosphere could create a powerful EMP. This would require intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities. Non-Nuclear EMP Devices: These devices can be designed to target specific areas or systems without the broader destruction caused by nuclear weapons. However‚ their effective range and power are generally less than a nuclear EMP. Cyber-Physical Attacks: A coordinated cyber-attack on power grids and electronic systems could mimic some effects of an EMP‚ though technically different. Solar Storms: A severe solar storm hitting the Earth could create natural EMP effects‚ disrupting electrical systems and communications. The Fallout From an EMP: Power Outage: EMPs can knock out electricity everywhere‚ like turning off a big light switch for a whole city or even a country. No Internet or Phones: Imagine not being able to call‚ text‚ or use the internet. That’s what happens with an EMP. Water Supply Issues: Without power‚ getting clean water to homes and buildings becomes really hard. Food Shortage: Stores need electricity to keep food fresh. Without it‚ a lot of food can go bad quickly. No Heating or Air Conditioning: Houses and buildings would lose heating in winter and air conditioning in summer. Hospitals Struggle: Hospitals rely on power for life-saving equipment. An EMP could put many lives at risk. Transportation Problems: Cars‚ buses‚ and trains might not work‚ making it tough to get around. Banking and Money Problems: ATMs and credit card machines need power‚ so buying things could become really difficult. Emergency Services Disrupted: Police‚ fire‚ and ambulance services could be severely affected. Danger to Airplanes: Planes flying when an EMP hits could have serious trouble. Schools Closing: With no power‚ schools might have to close. No Radio or TV: News and entertainment through radio and TV would be cut off. Damage to Electronics: An EMP can break things like computers‚ TVs‚ and even some toys. Industrial Shutdowns: Factories and other big workplaces would have to stop work. Fuel Shortages: Gas stations need power to pump gas‚ so cars might run out of fuel. Increased Crime: Without alarms or streetlights‚ there might be more thefts and other crimes. Health Risks from Spoiled Food: Without fridges‚ food can spoil and make people sick. Waste Disposal Problems: Trash and sewage systems might not work properly. Mental Health Stress: The sudden change and uncertainty can be really stressful and scary for people. Long-Term Recovery: Fixing everything after an EMP can take a really long time and be very hard. Life In America Following an EMP Attack: Week 1: Immediate Chaos and Confusion In the immediate aftermath‚ there would be widespread panic and confusion. The EMP‚ having disabled all electronics‚ would leave individuals without means of communication; cell phones‚ internet‚ and radio would be rendered useless. Transportation systems would grind to a halt. Modern vehicles with electronic components would fail‚ leading to widespread traffic jams and stranded individuals. Emergency services would be severely hampered‚ struggling to respond to incidents without their usual communication and transportation infrastructure. There would be a run on stores for essential supplies as people quickly realize the severity of the situation. This could lead to shortages and even looting in some areas. Week 2-3: Adapting to the New Reality Communities would begin to adapt. Those with older‚ non-electronic vehicles and equipment would find themselves at an advantage. People would turn to bicycles‚ horses‚ or simply walking for transportation. The lack of refrigeration and electronic banking systems would lead to a reliance on cash transactions and bartering. Localized trading systems might emerge. Battery-operated or hand-crank radios would become vital sources of information‚ assuming some radio stations could continue broadcasting. There would be a significant increase in manual labor as machines and automated systems used in manufacturing and agriculture would be non-operational. Week 4 and Beyond: Long-Term Adjustments Social structures would begin to shift‚ with communities becoming more localized and self-sufficient. Neighbors would need to work together for survival‚ leading to a resurgence of community-oriented living. Food shortages could become a serious issue. Without modern transportation and preservation methods‚ communities would have to rely on locally sourced food‚ leading to a rise in gardening and small-scale farming. Health care would face severe challenges. Hospitals would struggle without modern equipment‚ leading to a reliance on more traditional methods of treatment and an increased need for medical knowledge within communities. Education would revert to non-digital methods. Schools‚ if they remained open‚ would rely on books and oral teaching methods. Over time‚ there might be efforts to rebuild some form of electrical infrastructure‚ but this would be a slow and difficult process given the extent of the damage caused by the EMP. Now you see what I’m talking about&;#63; As usual‚ I don’t like to just leave you hanging with the bad news….I like to give you solutions&;#33; And I have one here. You know I’ve got you covered&;#33; There ARE things you can do right now to make sure you and your family will stay safe and be able to survive in the event we end up living through an EMP strike. Imagine losing all lights and heating in the winter&;#63; Negative 10 degrees outside and suddenly you’re back in the stone age&;#63; Follow the link below to find out what you can do right now. TAKE ACTION NOW Let’s all stay safe together‚ ok&;#63;

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In New York City‚ officials side with the criminals. Because they can shoplift hundreds of dollars worth of items every day‚ shoplifting syndicates have formed. The bail reform laws are bad enough‚ but judges interpret them even more liberally‚ claiming shoplifting isn’t a violent crime. That’s the excuse to let criminals off the hook‚ even […] The post New York City Stores Are Giving Up as Criminals Take Over the City appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.