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Sulfur, Sodium - A Mysterious Salt Combination Preserved The Dead Sea Scrolls For Millennia
First discovered in 1947 by Bedouin shepherds looking for a lost sheep, the ancient Hebrew texts now known as the Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the most well-preserved ancient written materials ever found. And among the roughly 900 full or partial scrolls found in the years since that first discovery, the best preserved is the Temple Scroll, at almost 25 feet also among the longest. It is the best-preserved even though its material is the thinnest of all of them (one-tenth of a millimeter, or roughly 1/250th of an inch thick). It also has the clearest, whitest writing surface of al... more »
Weekend reads: The scale of misconduct in China; toxic peer reviews; license to publish?; an editorial revolt
Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. The week at Retraction Watch featured a researcher at Northwestern who’s up to five retractions; a … Continue reading Weekend reads: The scale of misconduct in China; toxic peer reviews; license to publish?; an editorial revolt
Is it Really “Full Employment”? Margins for Expansion in the US Economy in the Middle of 2019
Many indicators say the US is close to full employment. Hours of work tell a different story.
Its a cycle, its a cycle, its a cycle
Humans have nothing to do with it. The post Its a cycle, its a cycle, its a cycle appeared first on Ice Age Now .
Iran Now Using Advanced Centrifuges To Enrich Uranium
Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran speaks during news conference in Tehran©Wana News Agency / Reuters *The Hill: **Iran further violating nuclear deal with use of advance centrifuges* Iran announced Saturday that is has begun using advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium, further violating the 2015 nuclear pact it joined. The announcement by Behrouz Kamalvandi of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran serves as the latest warning that European signatories to the deal are running out of time to convince Tehran to rein in its nuclear program. Ir... more »
Google, Twitter, Facebook Met Government Officials To Devise Election Measures
By Aaron Kesel Representatives for Google, Facebook and Twitter met with DHS officials at Facebook’s headquarters to devise 2020 election measures against the spread of... more »
On the Relevance of Postmodernism
Postmodernism is not the name of an ideology or a movement. Like modernism, it represents a cultural mood, and a way of looking at the world. In the 1970s, some intellectuals started calling themselves postmodern because they realized that the modernists, who claim that they are motivated by reason and science, are as backward, prejudiced, power-hungry, and stupid as their medieval counterparts. Modernism was marked by the idea of uniformity—according to the modernists, there can be only one right way of looking at the world, the way of reason and science. The idea that religion and... more »
Going Rogue: Jack Ryan, Fake News And Biden’s Exploding Eye Gaffe
As promised, here’s the first reboot episode of our Going Rogue podcast, now in both audio and video versions! If you have any questions you’d like answered in our next episode, leave them in the comments below. Video: Audio: _______________________ The best way to get […]
Hurricane Dorian: Just weather, not climate change
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Hurricane Dorian As the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season arrives, weather forecaster Chris Martz tries to inject some sanity into the clamour around the latest weather event to hit the headlines. This is an extract from the full article, which as you might expect offers a more in-depth…
Globalist Boris Johnson says he will ignore law to push through no deal Brexit. Government of national unity needed to ensure extension and then new elections?
*From media* *Senior MPs opposing a no-deal Brexit sought assurances from the EU their bid for a three-month delay would be granted, it has emerged.* *European leaders were sounded out before MPs, including the “rebel alliance”, passed a bill, which is expected to receive royal assent on Monday, forcing Boris Johnson to ask for an extension. However, those involved said there were no guarantees in a process that was changing by the day.* *It comes as the rebels, including former Tories who were subsequently thrown out of the party, prepare for a legal battle in case the prime min... more »
US Special Rep for Iran, Brian Hook makes Captain Hook look like a Good Guy
[image: undefined] *Brian Hook, US Special Representative for Iran* Over the past few months, US Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook the head of the Iran Action Group, has been personally writing emails and texts to over a dozen ship captains around the world, to make them an offer they can’t refuse. According to The Financial Times, a letter which included a bribe and threat was received by Indian national, Akhilesh Kumar, the captain of the beleaguered Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1. Kumar was offered millions of dollars to sail the ship to a country which would impound... more »
Afghans Brace For More Violence
Afghan security forces keep watch at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday. Omar Sobhani, Reuters *NBC:** As U.S.-Taliban talks falter, Afghans brace for more violence* *“I’d be very happy if there is peace but I’m not very optimistic,” said a 38-year-old cell phone salesman. “There is fighting all over the country.”* KABUL — Cellphone street vendor Fazluddin doesn't much care that presidents, diplomats and Taliban commanders are squabbling over the U.S.'s withdrawal from his country after some 18 years. It's not that he wants more war — deadly violence has... more »
German business leaders sign deals with China in defeat for private banking NWO Globalists
G*ermany business leaders have signed 11 deals with the world's new super power economic and military China during a visit led by Angela Merkel in a sign of the tectonic shift from collapsing private central bankers to countries prospering under state banks.* *https://www.wiwo.de/politik/ausland/china-besuch-von-merkel-deutsche-unternehmen-unterzeichnen-elf-abkommen/24988430.html* *https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/07/hong-kong-angela-merkel-says-china-must-guarantee-rights-and-freedoms-in* *https://www.wiwo.de/politik/ausland/china-besuch-von-merkel-deutsche-unternehmen-unt... more »
Author on British Inheritance Misses Two Important Points
In a recent article titled “Is property inheritance widening the wealth gap?” author James Gordon points out that people in Britain who own houses will often leave them to their adult children and, thus, adult children of Brits with no houses will see a large gap between their wealth and those of their housing-endowed […] The post Author on British Inheritance Misses Two Important Points appeared first on Econlib.
The Official Story of the Collapse of WTC Building 7 Lies in Ruins
By Paul Craig Roberts A research team at the University of Alaska’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, led by Dr. Leroy Hulsey, Dr. Zhili... more »
Prestwick, Turnberry may be escape routes for Nazi monarchy affter a no deal Brexit disaster,. Targets for China's stealth fighers?
*Queen Eva Braun and members of her family have made plans to evacuate and go into hiding in the event of the very no deal Brexit they have been promoting, and Prestwick Airport and the West of Scotland may play a key role in those plans and be a very important target for China's stealth fighters or DF 41 missiles.* *https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/feb/03/queen-to-be-evacuated-if-brexit-turns-ugly-reports* *It has emerged that Prestwick Airport, close to Donald Trump's Turnberry golf are being “kept afloat by the US Air Force”, according to a probe by the House Oversight... more »
India lost contact with its moon lander, and an astronomer thinks the spacecraft crashed into the lunar surface.
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Vegans and vegetarians may have higher stroke risk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49579820
WATCH: Cop Cracks Special Needs Man’s Head Open with a Taser—Not Charged
[image: man]A Glendale cop was allowed to quietly resign despite walking up to a sleeping man with special needs and proceeding to crack his head open.
VICTORY! Court Rules Gov’t Must Refund Millions in Red Light Camera Fines
[image: red light]Tens of millions may soon be refunded to drivers who've been extorted through the city's unconstitutional red light camera system.
VICTORY! Court Rules Gov’t Must Refund Millions in Red Light Camera Fines
By Matt Agorist New Orleans, LA — Take away the political corruption, bribery scandals, increased accidents, and police state issues with Red Light Cameras and... more »
Italy: Salvini Down But Not Out
As the de facto leader of Europe's anti-mass-migration movement, Salvini's departure from government may set back efforts to slow illegal immigration to the continent. The post Italy: Salvini Down But Not Out appeared first on The Duran.
When Rogues Prorogue Parliament
Prorogation and other “King’s contrivances” practiced in the former realm of the British Empire have come back to haunt the “mother country,” Great Britain, in an extremely undemocratic way. The post When Rogues Prorogue Parliament appeared first on The Duran.
Wallabies tune up for World Cup with victory over Samoa
Just In - 14 hours ago
The Wallabies will head to Japan for the Rugby World Cup off the back of an unconvincing 34-15 win over Samoa in Sydney.
Manhunt underway for two men who robbed WA gun store
An 81-year-old gun-shop owner feared for his life after his car was rammed by two men who kidnapped him and forced their way into this Beckenham store.
Fires downgraded as conditions ease with more wind forecast, as it happened
Just In - 14 hours ago
All fires across New South Wales and Queensland are downgraded to watch and act or advice as nightfall eases conditions somewhat. Look back at out coverage as firefighters battled blazes across two states.
North Carolina Did What SCOTUS Wouldn’t – Ended GOP Gerrymandering
RNN interview with Dan Vicuna, discussing how a North Carolina state court recently stopped a Republican gerrymandering plan.
Gravity of the situation: Expanding U.S. missile deployments
Well, not much has changed. They said one thing but they're doing something completely different. Basically, they are building up their launch sites in close proximity to the Russian border. East and Southeast Asia is a region that presents a particular interest for the USA. It's not surprising that over twenty military bases operate there already. The biggest bases are located in Japan, South Korea, and in the Philippines. The previously deployed 'missile defense' systems in South Korea (and soon Japan) are interchangeable and can also fire first-strike attack nuclear-capable cr... more »
May I please turn your World upside down?
(Or, possibly the right way up at last?) From Germany By Karma Singh Cancer is a dreaded disease feared both by those who have it and by those who think they might get it. Statistically, about 1/3rd of the population of the First World would be expected to develop cancer and most will die as … Continue reading May I please turn your World upside down?
Outside Of Warzone Latin America With 400 Homicides A Day Is The World's Most Violent Place
People near bullet casings at a crime scene after a shootout in the municipality of Tuzamapan, in the Mexican state of Veracruz, May 16, 2019. REUTERS/Yahir Ceballos *Business Insider:* *400 murders a day: 10 reasons why Latin America is the world's most violent place* * Outside of active war zones, Latin America is the world's most violent region, despite some variations among countries there. * No single thing explains why there's so much bloodshed, but there are several factors common throughout the region. Latin America is home to about 8% of the world's population but has ab... more »
Hurricane maps and now no deal Brexit polls?
*New polls claim to show that most Brits prefer a hard deal Brexit, but my suspicion is these polls have been given the so called Sharpiegate treatment, with a few numbers changed here and there. * *It is an easy enough thing to manipulate a poll or two and then plaster them all over the establishment media to suggest a consensus that does not exist.* *https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-09-06/amusing-poll-brexit-preferences* *https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-voters-favor-no-deal-brexit-over-jeremy-corbyn-as-pm-poll/*
How the CIA, Mossad and “the Epstein Network” are Exploiting Mass Shootings to Create an Orwellian Nightmare
Following another catastrophic mass shooting or crisis event, Orwellian “solutions” are set to be foisted on a frightened American public by the very network connected, not only to Jeffrey Epstein, but to a litany of crimes and a frightening history of plans to crush internal dissent in the United States.
U.S. Air Force Believes It Is B-21s With Air-To-Air Capabilities And Drones That Will Dominate Future Air Combat
USAF Composite *Warzone/The Drive*:* "B-21s With Air-To-Air Capabilities," Drones, Not 6th Gen Fighters To Dominate Future Air Combat* *The Air Force's vision of the future of aerial combat has evolved greatly as of late and has moved away from plans for new, costly manned fighters.* The U.S. Air Force is still working to iron out just what it thinks air-to-air combat will look like a decade from now and what types of aircraft it will need to come out on top in any future fight. As part of its ongoing Next Generation Air Dominance program, or NGAD, the service is exploring a wide ... more »
The Telegraph compares Boris Johnson to Alan Partridge as video of him in Leeds unable to answer passers by goes viral
*Even the parliamentary sketchwriter relentlessly pro no deal Brexit propagandists, The Telegraph, has admitted Boris Johnson is so crazy, it is funny, funny like the BBC character Alan Partridge.* *Alan Partridge takes to the streets! - Comic Relief 2019* *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXoAiPb4ipg* *I think BoJo is even funnier as can be seen in this clip of an Irish man in Leeds who tells him he should be in Brussels negotiating not playing games.* *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSygWN-qMfY* *From The Telegraph* *Boris Johnson gave the most bizarre speech ever on Thursday..... more »
These World War II Tanks Remade the European Map (And History)
*Michael Peck* *History, * Which is the best? *Do historical rankings make a difference beyond mere curiosity? The answer is yes, for those wise enough to learn from history. The post-1945 U.S. military has been fond of cutting-edge weapons; if you could transport today's Pentagon back to 1943, it would doubtless choose to build Tigers instead of Shermans or T-34s.* It can be argued that the best tank is the one that destroys the enemy. Or, depending on your point of view, it's the one that isn't shooting at you. But otherwise, choosing the top tank is always a nightmare of tech... more »
China Wants to Beat You in a War with Attack Helicopters and Drones
*Michael Peck* *Security, * A strange mix? The future of warfare is manned-unmanned teaming between manned platforms and robots (or at least until fully autonomous robots fight on their own). With the United States and Russia vigorously pursuing that concept, it’s no surprise that China is testing attack helicopters operating alongside UAVs. “While various countries have tested drone swarms or full-size aircraft working with UAVs in a so-called Cooperative Engagement Capability, this appears to be a new development for the PLA,” according to the U.S. Army’s Foreign Military Stud... more »
5G: Everything You Need to Know In 1 Amazing Chart
*Ashley Viens* *Technology, * Fifth-generation wireless network technology, better known as 5G, is now being rolled out in major cities worldwide. By 2024, an estimated 1.5 billion mobile users─which account for 40% of current global activity─will be using 5G wireless networks. Wireless technology has evolved rapidly since the turn of the century. From voice-only 2G capabilities and internet-enabled 3G, today’s ecosystem of wireless activity is founded on the reliable connection of 4G. Fifth-generation wireless network technology, better known as 5G, is now being rolled out in m... more »
These Are the 5 Best Semiautomatic Handguns Money Can Buy
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Which would you get? *Introduced in 1983, the Desert Eagle brought rifle technology to the world of handguns, with gas piston design that siphons off hot gases from burning gunpowder and uses them to cycle the handgun. * Semiautomatic handguns typically differ from revolvers in offering a higher ammunition capacity over cartridge stopping power. The disparity doesn’t result in less powerful handguns, just in handguns that are dangerous in different ways. Accuracy, power and ammo capacity are all a factor in determining the mo... more »
Navy SEALs In Trouble: What Has Happened to America's Top Fighting Force?
*Jeff Schogol* *Politics, Americas* Time for reform? *SOCOM understands the leaders are responsible for knowing about and responding to ethical and disciplinary lapses, so the command has "been holding significant leadership accountable," including platoon and section leaders, Smith said.* SEALs were walking on water as the best military force in the world a decade ago. They killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. They rescued Capt. Richard Phillips from Somali pirates. No one seemed more professional or capable than they were. The only thing more remarkable about how much esteem ... more »
SAT: Attention China: The U.S. Navy's Railgun Is Fast Approaching
*Jared Keller* *Security, * How will it change warfare? What happens now? The Navy's electromagnetic railgun is undergoing what officials described as "essentially a shakedown" of critical systems before finally installing a tactical demonstrator aboard a surface warship, the latest sign that the once-beleaguered supergun may actually end up seeing combat. That pretty much means this is could be the last set of tests before actually slapping this bad boy onto a warship, for once. Personnel at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division's (NSWC PHD) White Sands Miss... more »
Russia's Delta-Class Missile Submarines: One the Best Subs Ever?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Or a Cold War bust? Between 1972 and 1992, the Soviet Union built forty-three submarines to a series of designs that NATO collectively described as the Delta class. These boats would form the backbone of the USSR’s first real seaborne nuclear deterrent, and would change how both the Soviets and the Americans thought about war at sea. Several of the boats remain in service today, carrying their deadly payloads through the depths of the Arctic Ocean. *The Purpose: * The Soviet Union appreciated the need for a sea-based deterrent from an early point i... more »
Surprise Tank War: The Battle of the Bulge Was a Sherman vs. Tiger Deathmatch
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Outgunned and outmaneuvered. *Despite the initial shockwave that rendered the U.S. high command inert for two critical days, the enemy counteroffensive, blunted by epic defensive actions at St.-Vith, Clervaux, Bastogne, and other locations, fell behind schedule. The Germans failed to gain strong protection on their flanks or to secure the road network in Belgium and Luxembourg.* When American soldiers landed in France in June 1944 as part of the great Allied crusade to liberate Europe, they were well trained, fully equipped, and brimming wi... more »
It's Going To Be Bruising
All signs are pointing to a knock down drag out election. Chantal Hebert writes: Based on Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer’s performances over the course of back-to-back sessions with the Toronto Star’s editorial board this week, both are reasonably well prepped for what is expected to be a take-no-prisoners battle. Trudeau has had the job of prime minister for the past four years and he has plenty of chinks in his armour to show for that. But he is also comfortable in the role and, by all appearances, with the choices he has made along the way. Scheer still has to convince a cr... more »
Trump and Boris Johnson, two studies in ideotlogical madness baffle US and UK people
*Even as the US wakes up to the fact that Donald Trump really is as crazy as a spinning top, doubling down on his false claim that Alabama was set to be affected by Hurricane Dorian instead of correcting his mistake in the most incredible display of narcisstic ego versus the totality of facts in a shared global reality as witnessed by the world, the UK is grappling with the madness of Boris Johnson.* *Tom Peck, political sketch writer in The Independent, compared BoJo to David Brent , character in The Office, in his madness five days ago, but has now been forced to find new words f... more »
PUT RUSSIA ON THE BACK BURNER AND FOCUS ON TRUMP'S SELF-DEALING
Fairly or otherwise, the Russia probe took on the stink of failure several months ago: Mueller punted on obstruction, much of the public bought the "no collusion" line, no Trump family member was indicted, and the response in the House has been a slow walk. So this just seems sad: The House Judiciary Committee is preparing to take its first formal vote to define what Chairman Jerry Nadler calls an ongoing “impeachment investigation” of President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources briefed on the discussions. The panel could vote as early as Wednesday on a resolution to spell... more »
PM Scott Morrison, his mate Peter Costello, the $700,000 fundraising scam at Channel Nine and what the Old Media haven’t reported
A major league scam went down on Monday night (2/9/19) where Nine Entertainment Chairman, known fraudster and former federal treasurer Peter Costello destroyed the media companies reputation to raise $700,000 for his […]
UK police turn against Boris Johnson for tricking them into a political photoshoot
*And it's the UK police and army the eugenicist Globalists will need to push through their no deal Brexit and martial law...* *From The Independent* *West Yorkshire police have criticised Boris Johnson for making a political speech before a backdrop of its officers, with the chief constable saying the force was assured this would not happen but that Downing Street changed plans at the last minute.* *The prime minister has faced widespread condemnation for seeming to abuse the impartiality of police officers by making partisan comments about Brexit and an election at a police traini... more »
Grandson of Winston Churchill calls out fascist Boris Johnson and Queen after expulsion from Tory party for voting to block a no deal Brexit
*Nicholas Soames said Tory party under Boris Johnson is beginning to look like a sect* *A sect of ideological fanatics like the Nazis, enabler of BoJo's coup, Queen Eva Braun, may as well fly a Swastika flag from her residences now* *From The Guardian* *Tory grandee Sir Nicholas Soames has launched a searing attack on Boris Johnson’s leadership and Jacob Rees-Mogg, whom he called a “fraud”, adding the Conservative party is lurching towards a divisive, potentially catastrophic form of “hard-right” conservatism.* *In an interview with the Times, Soames – who is the grandson of Sir ... more »
Talking Space Command (Space Force or Space Corp?)
Listen to "Saying NO to the militarization of space" on Spreaker. The only thing the Democrats in Congress appear to be challenging about Trump's new Space Command/Space Force is the liberals want to call it Space Corps. Ugh...... A regular Thursday segment deals with the ongoing militarization of space. As the US continues to withdraw from international arms treaties, will the weaponization and militarization of space bring the world closer to catastrophe? Brian Becker and John Kiriakou speak with Prof. Karl Grossman, a full professor of journalism at the State University of New ... more »
Trump doubles down on false claim about Alabama, sparking fears he has gone mad "severe mental decline"
*From The Independent* *‘Trump is in severe mental decline’: Concerns raised over president’s health* *‘He’s in full-blown meltdown; it’s like the episodes of Chernobyl,’ says sacked communications director* *Donald Trump is “in severe mental decline” and “won’t make it” to the next election, a former top aide has claimed.* *Anthony Scaramucci, who was White House communications director for just 11 days before he was sacked in 2017, said the US president’s behaviour has “got worse” since he last saw him a year ago.* *In an interview with CTV News on Friday, he said: “He’s in full... more »
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*The immorality of free and public education* As I travel across the United States to give talks and seminars on my books and political and moral philosophy, I am increasingly struck by the degree to which today’s college students believe that they are morally entitled to a free education. They think that this entitlement starts from the time they were born right up until the time that they graduate from college. Since I never politicize my classroom and generally, as a rule, do not insert my political viewpoints into that space which I believe is a sacred domain where rigorous ex... more »
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*Global Warming Made Dorian Stronger, Say Discredited Scientists* *I deliberately did not at first comment on the predictable claim from Warmists to the effect that global warming had made the recent hurricane worse. I was sure a skeptic closer to the data would do the honours. And, sure enough, Paul Homewood has demolished the claim. I reproduce his post below -- JR* The Grauniaid article is not worth repeating, as it is full of the same lies we see every year, every time there is a bit of bad weather. Guardian readers naturally fall for it every time, without even thinking... more »
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*The environmental fiasco of wind energy* Wind turbines only last for around 20 years, so many of them are now wearing out. That raises serious questions about disposal of defunct wind turbine parts. The turbines’ giant blades are not recyclable, so they must be dumped in landfills. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports on one South Dakota landfill that is saying no mas to wind turbine blades: [T]he Argus Leader reports that more than 100 wind turbine blades measuring 120 ft long have been dumped in a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, landfill, but there’s a problem: the massive blades ar... more »
Is The Climate Crisis Important Enough To You So That It Will Help Determine Who You Vote For In 2020?
Mike Siegel, the progressive candidate running for the Austin-to-Houston area corridor seat (TX-10) shakily occupied by Trump enabler Michael McCaul, put the above video together as part of his campaign to bring Texans along on the Green New Deal. It's worth listening and watching. About a month ago, Mike did a guest post here about the Climate Crisis town-hall he organized for September 21 and how environmental, labor and youth groups can work together to pass this existential program. From deep in the heart of Texas-- and in a district that includes part of the oil patch, Mike... more »
"Fukushima Update 9/7/19: 20,033.7 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow"
*"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”* - Shiva ◆ *Updated Sept. 7, 2019: Fukushima Equals 20,033.7 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow; There is No Place On Earth to Escape the Rad: *The 3 melted-through cores of the destroyed reactors, now melted together into a single "corium" totaling over *600 tons*, at Fukushima *daily* release the radioactive equivalent of 6.45 Hiroshima bombs directly into the atmosphere and the Pacific Ocean. As of Sept. 7, 2019 - 3,106 days since the disaster began - this equals the detonation of *20,033.7 *Hiroshima atomic bombs and it is sti... more »
'I See Nothing But Fields For My Horses' - The Mystery Of A Mongol Massacre In 1238
In 1227, Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, died, leaving 129,000 soldiers to carry on his war of conquest. But they didn't do it in one unit, his sons and brothers were all given troops. One of the deceased sons, Jochi, had a son named Batu, and after all of his uncles died as well, Batu, founder of the Golden Horde in the western part of the empire, became the most feared Mongol of his generation. read more
Yes, We Have No Bananas!
By Paul Homewood h/t Dennis Ambler Today’s scare story is about bananas: http://www.climateaction.org/news/climate-change-could-cause-significant-decline-in-banana-production A case of deja vu maybe? According to the “experts”, bananas should be a thing of the past by now: 2008 http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162008000700008 Worldwide geographical distribution of Black Sigatoka for banana: predictions based on climate change models 2009 […]
There is NO climate emergency! by Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris
*There is NO climate emergency!* Climate models predict disaster – but real world evidence shows no such thing Dr. Jay Lehr & Tom Harris Speaking at the 13th International Conference on Climate Change, held July 25 in Washington, DC, Dr. Roy W. Spencer of the University of Alabama in Huntsville said: “There is no climate crisis. Even if all the warming we’ve seen in any observational dataset is due to increasing CO2 (carbon dioxide), which I don’t believe it is, it’s probably too small for any person to feel in their lifetime.” And yet, that same month, Democrat Representatives Alexan... more »
The Progressive Cult - Explained
*The Progressive Cult* In order to obtain and retain power, the world (and its subsets) must be continually in one or other existential crisis. And if there isn't one, you create it and use natural manifestations (such as a hurricane or the eclipse of the Sun) to confirm it. This chaos is the point, it's the goal, the means to power. The world has been going to end in 10 years (give or take a year) since Earth Day in 1970. A Leftist who actually cared about greenhouse gas emissions would promote nuclear power plants. But an energy shortage, an oil crisis, is the goal. Lack of ener... more »
Welcome to Syria, the Russian Air Force’s Battle Lab
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Russian pilots have learned to perform high-altitude bombing runs over Syria, fire air-launched cruise missiles, conduct low-level helicopter attacks, and effectively support the ground troops. Welcome to Syria, the Russian Air Force’s battle lab. Russia has been able to gain valuable combat experience in Syria, according to Anatoly Tsyganok, a retired Russian colonel and military commentator writing in the Russian defense publication Independent. Russian pilots have learned to perform high-altitude bombing runs over Syria, fire air-launched cruise mi... more »
How Climate Change Is Driving Emigration from Central America
*Miranda Cady Hallett* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The migrant exodus from Central America includes many people impacted by climate change, although other factors play a part as well. Clouds of dust rose behind the wheels of the pickup truck as we hurtled over the back road in Palo Verde, El Salvador. When we got to the stone-paved part of the road, the driver slowed as the truck heaved up and down with the uneven terrain. Riding in the back bed of the truck, Ruben (not his real name) and I talked while we held on tight, sitting on sacks of dried beans that he was taking... more »
How Does Iran's Karrar Tank Compare to The Best of the Best?
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Iran's military is slowly improving. *Tehran has not produced any of these locally-made hybrids in appreciable numbers. What it can do is build limited numbers of tanks based on older foreign designs, and on a relatively small scale.* In March, Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehghan — Iran’s defense minister — claimed that a new, unseen Iranian tank called the Karrar “is one of the *most advanced tanks* in the world.” He further suggested that the “tank [is] 100 percent Iranian made and it can even be superior than [the] T-90 in some degrees.” Then in August... more »
Motion to condemn abortion bill voted down at NSW Liberal State Council meeting
Anti-abortion protesters target the Liberal Party State Council meeting, but delegates defeat a motion to condemn the controversial bill.
Australia primed for Ashes-clinching win after Cummins rips through England's top order
Australia sets England a daunting target of 383 to win the fourth Test, before the hosts lose both Rory Burns and Joe Root for ducks late on day four in Manchester.
Facebook Sending Chickens to the Fox House
The censorship of vaccine safety information escalates. From TechSpot: Facebook’s battle against anti-vaccination content is continuing. The social network is now rolling out a feature that will see pop-ups direct people searching for information on vaccines to web pages from... more »
New York court hears argument from “John Doe” that documents related to Jeffrey Epstein should remain sealed By Kevin Reed
A federal judge in Manhattan heard arguments on Wednesday regarding the imminent release of a trove of sealed documents collected during a 2015 defamation lawsuit filed against Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime confidante of Jeffrey Epstein. Among the documents are 29 depositions, other investigative records and an “address book” that contains over 1,000 names of Epstein’s contacts.
UK: Johnson hails police as “bedrock of society” as Brexit crisis intensifies By Robert Stevens
Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared that tens of thousands of extra police would be the “absolute bedrock” of his government. He announced the measure Thursday in a speech in which a wall of police cadets were mobilised to provide a backdrop.
In unprecedented move, US plans to block undersea cable linking US with China
By Joseph Fitsanakis: In a move observers describe as unprecedented, a United States government regulator is preparing to recommend blocking the construction of an 8,000-mile long undersea cable linking America with China, allegedly due to national security concerns.
“VoltaPT” (ComeBackPT) is Most Commented Subject on Twitter in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The most debated subject on Twitter on Friday afternoon, September 6th, was the hashtag #VoltaPT (ComeBackPT). On Friday afternoon, President Jair Bolsonaro told his supporters that not supporting him in his appointment of Augusto Aras as federal prosecutor general could: "Cause me to fall sooner and allow PT to return […] The post “VoltaPT” (ComeBackPT) is Most Commented Subject on Twitter in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Financial Market Fears “Bolsonaro Risk” Will Frighten Foreign Investors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With a stagnant economy and discouraging prospects in the government, the financial market is preparing itself for the so-called "Bolsonaro risk", reports Brazilian newspaper Valor Econômico. The president's public statements, particularly his belligerent stance on global issues such as the environment, have scared off investors. Despite confidence in the economic […] The post Financial Market Fears “Bolsonaro Risk” Will Frighten Foreign Investors appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian YouTuber Distributes 10,000 LGBT-themed Books at Rio’s Book Biennial
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After the Rio de Janeiro City Hall sent inspectors to the Book Biennial on Friday, September 6th, in search of pornographic and LGBT-themed books, YouTuber Felipe Neto decided to sponsor a performance at the event this Saturday. He bought 10,000 LGBT . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Brazilian YouTuber Distributes 10,000 LGBT-themed Books at Rio’s Book Biennial appeared first on The Rio Times.
David Miranda Kisses Glenn Greenwald in Graphic Protest Against Rio’s Mayor
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - David Miranda reacted to Mayor Marcelo Crivella, who asked for the confiscation of the comic book "Vingadores - A Cruzada das Crianças" ("Avengers - The Children's . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post David Miranda Kisses Glenn Greenwald in Graphic Protest Against Rio’s Mayor appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro, Touched by Support, Acknowledges his Incompetence at Times
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a sort of outburst, President Jair Bolsonaro (PSL) said on late Friday afternoon, September 6th, that he acknowledges moments of limitation and incompetence in the exercise of his mandate. Clearly moved, the president spoke on the doorstep of the Palácio da Alvorada, when he was greeted by sympathizers who […] The post Bolsonaro, Touched by Support, Acknowledges his Incompetence at Times appeared first on The Rio Times.
This Is How the U.S. Military Would Locate The World's Stealthiest Enemy Submarines
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Straight from DARPA. The Pentagon’s research arm is extending testing of its sub-hunting drone able to travel autonomously for up to 90 days using sensors and sonar technology to search for enemy submarines and other airborne and undersea threats. The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, or DARPA, has awarded an $8.5 million contract extension to Reston, Virginia-based Leidos for continued test phase development of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel, or ACTUV program. The 132-foot drone uses advanced hydro-acoustics, patt... more »
Are Navies Dying?
*James Holmes* *Security, * Those pesky carrier-killer missiles, new detection methods that can 'unsteatlh submarines' and other threats loom large. Is the age of warships, submarines and aircraft carriers over? Are navies dying? An outlandish question. Which is why it’s worth asking. Bottom line up front: I doubt it. Strategy goes through cycles. Sometimes offense is dominant, other times defense is. Weapons, tactics, and operational techniques have their day and die out. Others replace them. Few armies field phalanxes or cavalry divisions nowadays; armies endure. Galleys and... more »
Damage Estimates for Hurricanes Like Dorian Don’t Capture the Full Cost of Climate Change-Fueled Disasters
*Gary W. Yohe* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The situation is just a lot more dire then anyone realizes. With any luck, the size of the figure will frighten us to do more to stave off the worst. Scientists say climate change is causing powerful hurricanes like Dorian to increasingly stall over coastal areas, which leads to heavy flooding. Officials in the Bahamas feared “unprecedented” devastation after Dorian hovered over the islands for two days, pummeling it with rain. But beyond more intense and slow-moving hurricanes, the warming climate has been blamed for causing ... more »
NATO's Nightmare: Russia's 6th Generation Stealth Fighter is Coming Soon
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * An answer to NATO's F-35. *The aircraft will also be equipped with directed energy weapons—and fly as part of a swarm of drones. Indeed, while two aircraft in a flight might be manned, there might be 20 to 30 unmanned aircraft accompanying those jets.* The Russian defense industry is starting to look at concepts for a sixth-generation fighter that would eventually replace the Sukhoi Su-57 PAK-FA. *(This first appeared back in 2017.)* Like the United States Air Force and the Navy, the Russians are looking at a wide range of concepts including manned... more »
Is Ruger's SR22 Pistol the Jack-Of-All-Trades of Guns?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Coati077 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62416570] Here's everything it can do. *One of the major advantages of the SR22 is a focus on ergonomics.* The field of rimfire pistols is a crowded one, with a large variety of pistols to choose from. The Ruger SR22 pistol manages to stand out by combining a modern look with versatility to match the user, from the ability to customize the pistol’s ergonomics to the installation of threaded barrels. The result is a pistol at home with target shoote... more »
Why Bernie Sanders Loves the F-35 Stealth Fighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * I get you didn't see this coming. Here's why. In a farewell ceremony on April 7, 2019, the Green Mountain state’s fighter pilots took their F-16 Fighting Falcon jets out for a last spin before the type’s retirement, as you can see in this video. Since 1986, the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing has flown single-engine F-16C and D Fighting Falcon fighter jets out of Burlington International Airport. The “Green Mountain Boys” of the 158th have deployed on combat missions overseas several times, and were the first to provide air cover o... more »
Nazi Germany's U-2511 Submarines Could Have Turned The Tide of WWII
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Europe* But it never fired a shot. *As the war turned against Berlin, the Nazi commanders accelerated development of new weapons, which distracted from other areas. Then the war worsened, accelerating new weapon development further in a perverted, vicious cycle.* On May 4, 1945 one of the most advanced submarines in the world crept up to a British Royal Navy cruiser. U-2511 was one of Germany’s new Type XXI-class “wonder” submarines, and she was hunting for Allied ships. She also represented one of the Third Reich’s biggest failures. More than 250 ... more »
A new favorite deep concealment pistol - Glock's 43X
Over the years I've tested most of the smaller, more concealable pistols to reach the market, with particular emphasis on ease of handling and concealment by partly disabled shooters. Almost all of them were comparable in terms of magazine capacity, available calibers and cartridges, accuracy, and so on. My ultimate criteria was always ergonomics; how well did the pistol fit the hands, grip and physical capabilities of the shooter? Since there are so many variations in shooters, I couldn't say that any one model was better than another across the board. My personal choice for ... more »
The President’s Dorian chart doesn’t work
Even had this hurricane projection been correct, how was that storm going to get to Alabama without being much weakened? The post The President’s Dorian chart doesn’t work appeared first on CFACT.
A long history of global temperature corruption
“The current NASA graph looks nothing like the prior graphs, and has completely erased the post-1940 cooling.” click here
Is the State Your Father or Your Mother?
The problem of the relations between the state and the individual was illustrated by a short Twitter exchange with a frequent contradictor of mine. He tweeted: One of those general moral/political rules is the social contract, that Libertarians routinely deny … Or if there is such a contract, it is with the globe, thus justifying […] The post Is the State Your Father or Your Mother? appeared first on Econlib.
Accessing emergency medication for palliative care patients often delayed says carer
In regional Victoria, palliative care patients are waiting hours and sometimes days for much-needed medications to help with pain and quality of life.
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From Jenna Orkin The Entire Global Economy Is Complicit In The Destruction Of The Amazon Boris Johnson's destruction of democracy is making it easier for the hard right to ruin our planet China Drone Attack on Crop-Eating ‘Monster’ Shows 98% Kill Rate Scientists 'Tantalised' by Draining Every Hydropower Dam in The US For Solar PanelsOutrage mounts over Harvard student turned back at airport Document Reveals FBI Tracking Border Protest Groups as Extremist Organizations Biden's Eye Fills With Blood During Town Hall Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe, has died at age 95 Facebook... more »
Zimbabwe’s ex-President Robert Mugabe Leaves a Mixed Legacy
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
BULAWAY, Zimbabwe, Sep 07 (IPS) - Former Zimbabwe strongman Robert Mugabe, who died this week, aged 95, leaves a mixed and divisive legacy. Read the full story, “Zimbabwe’s ex-President Robert Mugabe Leaves a Mixed Legacy”, on globalissues.org →
Desertification Costs World Economy up to 15 trillion dollars - U.N.
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 07 (IPS) - Forest fires, droughts and other forms of land degradation cost the global economy as much as 15 trillion dollars every year and are deepening the climate change crisis, a top United Nations environment official said Friday. Read the full story, “Desertification Costs World Economy up to 15 trillion dollars - U.N.”, on globalissues.org →
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