15 August - AM - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 5

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Modern Tokyo Times8 hours ago

Torrential rain in Japan causing deaths from Nagasaki to Nagano

Torrential rain in Japan causing deaths from Nagasaki to Nagano Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The prefectures of Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Saga have especially been hit by long-lasting torrential rain. However, unlike yesterday, these four prefectures are now under an emergency “warning” rather than the “heavy rain emergency warning” that […] The post Torrential rain in Japan causing deaths from Nagasaki to Nagano first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more

The Last Refuge8 hours ago

About That WSJ Report of the Durham Probe Investigating FBI Tipsters

People keep sending me emails about a Wall St Journal article [SEE HERE] highlighting John Durham and a grand jury receiving evidence. According to the article: “Special Counsel John Durham, appointed during the Trump administration to examine the origins of the FBI’s 2016 Russia probe, is presenting evidence to a grand jury and preparing a […] The post About That WSJ Report of the Durham Probe Investigating FBI Tipsters appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Komando.com8 hours ago

Sketchy sellers are bribing and hassling Amazon customers via email

Don't give in to sketchy Amazon sellers. Your honest reviews are important. read more

Israel Palestine News9 hours ago

‘They Choose One Person to Kill, and Then the Protest Is Over’

Imad Duikat was the sixth Palestinian to be shot dead by Israeli troops during recent protests against the settler outpost of Evyatar, and the 40th to be killed in the West Bank since May. read more

War News Updates8 hours ago

The Taliban Now Have An Air Force

*Daily Mail: **Taliban Air: Fighters seize $6million US Blackhawk helicopters alongside tons of American equipment - while taking to the skies in captured Russian choppers as advance approaches outskirts of Kabul* * Videos on social media show insurgents flying the Russian-made aircraft around the Afghan city of Kandahar * More clips also show how the Taliban have additionally seized American-made Black Hawk helicopters * Fighters are unlikely to possess the knowledge or the expertise to fly or maintain the state-of-the-art aircraft * But it will cause embarrassment after... read more

Real Climate Science8 hours ago

“Possibly the highest ever”

The New York Times says 124 degrees in Sicily is “possibly the highest ever recorded in Europe.” 1:10 PM · Aug 13, 2021 In 1935 they reported 127F in Spain. 127-Degree Heat in Zaragoza. – The New York Times In … Continue reading → read more

War News Updates8 hours ago

In a Pre-Recorded Message Afghan President Ghani Addresses The Nation As The Taliban Approach Kabul

*France 24:* *Afghan president addresses nation as Taliban close in on Kabul* Afghan President Ashraf Ghani delivered a televised address on Saturday in a bid to rally troops defending Kabul as the Taliban tightened their territorial stranglehold around the capital and US Marines returned to oversee emergency evacuations. Ghani said he was ordering the Afghan military to remobilise as they seek to defend the capital from the Taliban after the insurgents’ astonishing blitz through Afghanistan over the past week. “In the current situation, the remobilisation of our security a... read more

War News Updates8 hours ago

Afghanistan War News Updates -- August 14, 2021

*BBC:* *Afghan conflict: Taliban take Mazar-i-Sharif, government's last northern stronghold* Taliban fighters have captured Mazar-i-Sharif, the last major city in northern Afghanistan which was still under government control. The fall of the traditional anti-Taliban bastion marked a major gain for the militants, who have been advancing at speed as US-led forces withdraw. President Ashraf Ghani travelled to the city just days ago to rally troops. The Taliban are now in control of much of the country and are edging closer to the capital Kabul. More than a quarter of a milli... read more

The Decarie Report9 hours ago

Bye , bye Mis American pie...

Time to say goodbye to America. And, despite the repeated moans from American TV news - and the lies - it truly is goodbye. The U.S. decided to enter World War Two in late December and, no, it was not because of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. The American wealthy wanted a war before that - and the Japanese knew they did. In fact, that's why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour. In 1941, U.S. capitalists saw British overwhelmed by the Germans. U.S. capitalists saw their golden chance. The British Empire in the far east was wide open. For American capitalists, t... read more

The Rio Times9 hours ago

Five projects vie to become Brazil’s first national vaccine against Covid-19

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Butanvac, which is being developed at the Butantan Institute and is already being tested in humans, is ahead in the race among some of Brazil's largest research institutions to find a national immunizing agent against Covid-19. More than ten projects are underway across the country, five of which are more […] The post Five projects vie to become Brazil’s first national vaccine against Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times9 hours ago

Brazil registers 31,142 new cases and 926 Covid deaths (August 14)

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil registered Saturday 926 new deaths due to the coronavirus, reaching a total of 568,788 deaths since the epidemic's beginning, according to data from the Ministry of Health. The figures show that the total of confirmed cases of infections by the new coronavirus in the country reached 20,350,142, counting 31,142 […] The post Brazil registers 31,142 new cases and 926 Covid deaths (August 14) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Caitlin Johnstone10 hours ago

Stop Believing US Military Invasions Have Noble Intentions: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix

Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ I love how everyone’s just pretending the Afghanistan Papers never happened and the Taliban takeover is some kind of shocking tragedy instead of the thing everyone knew would happen because they’ve been knowingly lying about working to […] read more

Modern Tokyo Times10 hours ago

A devastating 7-2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti

A devastating 7-2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times A devastating 7-2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti yesterday. Reports claim that at least 300 people have been killed while search and rescue missions are ongoing. Also, approximately 2,000 people are injured. However, the fear is that this number will climb […] The post A devastating 7-2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more

The National Interest10 hours ago

Air Force Looks to Retire F-15C as Supplement to F-22 Raptor Force

*Mark Episkopos* *F-15 Fighter, Americas* Almost fifty years since its introduction, the F-15 platform has set yet another record. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The USAF is aware that the aging F-15 Eagle platform is getting increasingly more cost-ineffective to maintain and operate. The pace of upgrades has slowed significantly in recent years, with the service ordering a 47 percent cut to the number of F-15C fighter aircraft eligible for modernization. Almost fifty years since its introduction, the F-15 platform has set yet another record. An F-15C Eagle executed the lo... read more

The National Interest10 hours ago

Army Revs Up Missiles and Laser Weapons for Stryker

*Kris Osborn* *Army, Lasers, * It would be unsurprising if other armored vehicles were similarly armed with a SHORAD capability. The Army Stryker is firing Hellfire missiles, fifty-kilowatt lasers, and Stinger missiles to ensure maneuvering infantry in fast-advancing armored units are sufficiently protected from lethal enemy threats such as drones, helicopters, and even some fixed-wing aircraft. It is all part of the Army’s ambitious and fast-moving Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) program intended to bring crucially needed air-defense technology to forces on the move... read more

EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL10 hours ago

UK: Poorer pupils are more likely than ever to miss out on top university courses

Poorer pupils are more likely than ever to miss out on top university courses, experts have warned, as this year’s A-level results widen the gap between private and state schools. The proportion of A-level students given top grades has reached a record high, with nearly half achieving an A or above, after cancelled exams meant marks were determined by teachers. But data from regulator Ofqual showed the increase in A grades was 50 per cent higher in independent schools than in secondary comprehensives – prompting fears this would combine with the record number of university appli... read more

EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL10 hours ago

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* Civil Rights Group Challenges ‘Flawed’ Vaccine Mandate at George Mason University* A civil rights group is calling on George Mason University (GMU) executives to reconsider their vaccination requirement for staff and students in the fall semester, claiming that it’s a scientifically “irrational” policy that violates constitutional rights and medical ethics. The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), which describes itself as a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group that seeks “to protect constitutional freedoms from violations by the Administrative State,” said in a July 22 st... read more

Welcome Back to Pottersville10 hours ago

We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Lunacy...

...for this dire message. A lot of unforeseen expenses have all come up this month (AAA membership dues that are due tomorrow), excise taxes on a van that still needs a muffler, pharmacy copays that Mass Health won't cover, we're getting low on cat food for Popeye, etc. To compound matters, tonight my new adapter stopped working and I have no way to charge my Android that's nearly dead and a new one will cost at minimum about $35. We have exactly $50 in the bank and a buck and change in Paypal. Anything you guys can do to pitch in and help would be deeply appreciated. ... read more

The National Interest10 hours ago

One Man Stopped the Cuban Missile Crisis From Destroying Everything

*Mark Episkopos* *Cuban Missile Crisis, * The world bears a debt of gratitude for his stubborn refusal to succumb to baser instincts. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Arkhipov retained his presence of mind in the direst circumstances and refused to follow his colleagues into delirious martyrdom. The Cuban Missile Crisis is most commonly conveyed as the story of U.S.-Soviet diplomatic and military posturing that brought the world to the brink of nuclear annihilation over a thirteen-day span in October 1962. But even as President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrusc... read more

The National Interest10 hours ago

Russia's MiG-31 Can Fight in the Stratosphere But Can It Win There?

*Mark Episkopos* *MiG-31, * the MiG-31 has been the fastest aircraft to serve in the formerly Soviet and now Russian Air Force. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: The MiG-31’s ability to deliver heavy payloads at such impressive heights and speeds explains why it is currently the only Russian jet fighter cleared to be serially outfitted with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. From mounting hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to deploying anti-satellite technology, the Russian Air Force has big plans for their MiG-31 fighter. Recently released exercise footage of MiG-31’s intercepting an “int... read more

Cairns News11 hours ago

A Letter to the Unvaccinated

OCLA researcher Dr. Denis Rancourt and several fellow Canadian academics penned an open letter to support those who have decided not to accept the COVID-19 vaccine. The group emphasizes the voluntary nature of this medical treatment as well as the need for informed consent and individual risk-benefit assessment. They reject the pressure exerted by public […] read more

Komando.com11 hours ago

These 2 new Google scams are easy to fall for – Don’t become a victim

Are you sure those links are safe? These two Google scams making the rounds are so tricky even experts can fall for them. read more

Medical Kidnap11 hours ago

New York Jews Embrace Nazism – Partner with IBM to “Show Your Papers”

The Jewish leaders of the Chatham Synagogue in New York make it very clear on their website that in order to worship at their premises, you must be both masked and vaccinated. As if this isn’t ridiculous enough they also ask that you show proof of being jabbed - suggesting an app that was created by a company directly involved in the slaughter of their own people. The Potsdam-based Jewish Congregation Beth El has similar requirements. Similarly, the Woodstock Congregation in New York demands that only vaccinated individuals attend their services. The same goes for attendees of ... read more

Small Dead Animals12 hours ago

Let Them Eat Taser

Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard Birthday Bash a Super Spreader Event read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago

"Food Shortages/Empty Shelves At Walmart: Weekend Update Dallas, Oregon"

*Full screen recommended.* *"Food Shortages/Empty Shelves At Walmart:* * Weekend Update Dallas, Oregon"* by NW Prepper *8/14/21: *"Just wanted to give a first hand, visual update. Talking is great and all but people need to see it once in awhile. I may try and Do an update once a week if I find it needed. Where I live could take a considerable hit with the Fred Meyer warehouse workers going on strike. We have only two major stores, Safeway and Fred Meyer. When one takes a hit, the next closest one will feel it. Let me be clear this is not to scare but to educate and prepare people f... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago

"35 Survival Items Everyone Will Be Looking For After The Imminent Economic Collapse"

*Full screen recommended.* *"35 Survival Items Everyone Will Be Looking * *For After The Imminent Economic Collapse"* by Epic Economist *8/14/21:* "If you can see that the world is at risk of facing a devastating economic and societal collapse, you know that getting ready before things start to spiral out of control is the best alternative to keep yourself protected when chaos takes over. If you have started prepping for a disaster, you might already have got the basic supplies covered. You're probably aware of the importance of having canned foods, generators, and lighters in your ... read more

The National Interest10 hours ago

The U.S. Military Can’t Just Retreat into Bunkers during a Pandemic

*David Axe* *U.S. Military, Americas* During an outbreak of the H5N1 virus in 2006, the Pentagon conducted an exercise testing its ability to command forces from a bunker complex in Pennsylvania. *Here's What You Need to Know*: If the military tried to use a bunker as a pandemic H.Q., it probably would just end up packing a bunch of infected people into an enclosed space. Could one of the U.S. Defense Department’s many underground complexes work as a secure headquarters from which to direct military operations during a pandemic? Probably not, according to new reporting from Sea... read more

CENSORED NEWS11 hours ago

'Words of the Zapatista Peoples. Barely 500 Years Later.'

Zapatistas Maritime Delegation in Madrid, Spain, August 13, 2021. Photo Boltxe.Madrid Aug. 13 Photos 2,3,4 video screenshots by Censored NewsBarely 500 Years LaterWords of the Zapatista peoples.August 13, 2021.Sisters, brothers, sisters :Companions, companions, companions : The Zapatista communities speak through our voices. First we want to thank. Thank you for inviting us. Thank you for read more

Gangsters Out Blog11 hours ago

Montreal protests Quebec's Vaccine Passports

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The National Interest12 hours ago

How to Cooperate Over the Burma Coup

*Ye Myo Hein* *Burma, Asia* America and its allies should use their diplomatic leverage to urge all member states to follow the resolution of the UN General Assembly to halt the flow of arms into Burma and to cut the junta and its collaborators off from external financial sources. With an impending explosion of security, economic, health, and humanitarian crises, Burma is ineluctably on the path to becoming a failed state. The recent resurgence of the coronavirus aggravates the plight of the Burmese people who have already suffered much under the brutal crackdown of the new mili... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

How the International Order Discriminates Against Israel

*Jonathan Michanie* *Israel, Middle East* Seventy-three years after coming into existence, the world’s only Jewish state continues to fight for the legitimacy that has been bestowed unto every other nation upon its acquisition of sovereignty. At the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies the question, who is the victim and who is the oppressor? While this flawed analytical framework leaves little room for nuance and historical truths, it is this structural worldview that is driving anti-Semitism in liberal and progressive political circles across the Western world. But, i... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

IRS: More Unemployment Tax Refunds Expected to Head Out This Month

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Tax Refund, * [image: Joe Biden Press Conference] Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and staff shortages, the agency has reported that it still has more than thirty-five million individual and business tax returns to process—a massive backlog that is believed to be four times larger compared to the end of the 2019 filing season. It has, unfortunately, been the same old story for the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department, which have for months have been struggling to keep up with their ongoing responsibilities to promptly issue the vari... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

A Rousing Musical Interlude! Outlaws, “Green Grass And High Tides”

*Outlaws, “Green Grass And High Tides”* *Turn it up!* read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

6.2 Percent Boost to Social Security Benefits Coming Soon?

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, * As inflation continues on its current trajectory throughout this year, Social Security’s cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2022 is expected to receive a major boost as well. For the past several months, the consumer price index, the primary indicator of inflation in the United States, has been steadily trending upward—and there appears to be no end in sight. As inflation continues on its current trajectory throughout this year, Social Security’s cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2022 is expected to receive a major boost as well. COLA is calcu... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

Does North Korea Owe Its Military Might to the Soviet Union?

*Mark Episkopos* *North Korea, Asia* How did North Korea become a major regional power, both in terms of its nuclear arsenal and by conventional military metrics? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *There is little historical question that North Korea’s defense industry was not only founded and sustained by direct Soviet military-technological transfers over a period of half a century, but that Soviet and Soviet-licensed hardware continues to be a pillar of North Korea’s current military equipment roster. As North Korea continues on a missile test spree described by Pyongyang as ... read more

Health Impact News13 hours ago

New York Jews Embrace Nazism – Partner with IBM to “Show Your Papers”

The Jewish leaders of the Chatham Synagogue in New York make it very clear on their website that in order to worship at their premises, you must be both masked and vaccinated. As if this isn’t ridiculous enough they also ask that you show proof of being jabbed - suggesting an app that was created by a company directly involved in the slaughter of their own people. The Potsdam-based Jewish Congregation Beth El has similar requirements. Similarly, the Woodstock Congregation in New York demands that only vaccinated individuals attend their services. The same goes for attendees of ... read more

Small Dead Animals13 hours ago

Another Statue Toppled.

At a whiny indian rally in downtown Hamilton Ont. with a federal MP in attendance, another statue of Macdonald was toppled. Another day’s activities sanctioned by Big Chief Gay Eagle With No Balls. read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch14 hours ago

Absolute must watch – Israeli MD who treated Trump speaking out on the VX

https://www.bitchute.com/video/KaFJBJq0L3yR/?fbclid=IwAR0sq3wHUnINbuxNhA2dWHZ5UnbuFt2ia8Wx2gz7jMM6Jz5zkbNxLjodf9o Chembuster 28159 subscribers EVEN ATTACKS BY MEANS OF NEGATIVE REVIEWS CANNOT STOP THE TRUTH TO BE EXPOSED================================================================================ENGLISHDr. Zelenko 90% Will Die! Dr. Tom Cowan: The PCR Tests Are Being Replaced With Something Even Worse!https://beforeitsnews.com/christian-news/2021/08/dr-zelenko-90-will-die-dr-tom-cowan-the-pcr-tests-are-being-replaced-with-something-even-worse-dr-reiner-fuellmich-updates-from-austral... read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch14 hours ago

Other Headlines

RFK, Jr. on the absolute corruption (some dare call it evil) of Dr. Fauci Hawaii lawyer suing over “vaccine” mandates on behalf of 1,200 first responders Bombshell: FDA knew all along there would be many COVID cases among the fully vaccinated—and buried that knowledge (Rappoport) Dr. Ryan Cole, pathologist, on what the jabs are doing … Continue reading Other Headlines → read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch14 hours ago

Climate Hysteria is a Global Psy-Op

Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: Iron Triangle of Public Crises Alasdair Macleod writes at Goldmoney The problem with climate change politics. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Climate change bears all the hallmarks of a state-sponsored crisis, useful to shift attention from other political failures. But the absence of financial accountability which characterises… read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch14 hours ago

Spike Protein From “Vaccines” Is A Toxin That’s Dangerous To Human Organs, Says Pathologist — Iowa Climate Science Education — Life, Death and all between

Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: Today I have 2 videos that are worth the time watching. It’s important to stand firm against these so-called “vaccines”. Pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole says in a talk that the COVID vaccines are dangerous to human organs and that the science surrounding Corona and the vaccines is… read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch14 hours ago

The VX has failed says Cardiologist Dr Peter McCullough

Posted at the Health Forum NZ: I have a small handful of educated and experienced sources who I follow avidly.Dr Peter McCullough is at the top of my list.This is an honest and insightful interview covering:*Is this just another V?*How is it different?*Can this V change our genetic makeup?*Are all the deaths post V, just … Continue reading The VX has failed says Cardiologist Dr Peter McCullough → read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch14 hours ago

Medical and Ethical Concerns Regarding the Use of Covid-19 Vaccines in Children (NZDSOS)

From the NZ Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com, beware the fake website set up in opposition… “The undersigned issue a warning about vaccinating children against the illness Covid-19. An overwhelming body of scientific evidence available suggests strongly that not only is vaccinating children against Covid-19 needless, but can expose them to unnecessary risk of … Continue reading Medical and Ethical Concerns Regarding the Use of Covid-19 Vaccines in Children (NZDSOS) → read more

Kangaroo Court of Australia14 hours ago

Federal MP Andrew Laming threatens journalist Shane Dowling with defamation after article naming Laming as an “online stalker and alleged sexual predator”

Federal MP Andrew Laming implied he would sue me for defamation on Friday night (13/8/21) in relation to an article I published Thursday morning (12/8/21) where I called him an “online stalker […] The post Federal MP Andrew Laming threatens journalist Shane Dowling with defamation after article naming Laming as an “online stalker and alleged sexual predator” appeared first on Kangaroo Court of Australia. read more

Balkinization9 hours ago

A "Review" of Justice Breyer's "Manuscript"

Dear Harvard University Press: As a long-time reviewer for Harvard University Press, I am sure you are not interested in my evaluation that in present form *The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics *is not suited for publication in any university press. To begin with the obvious, Justice Stephen Breyer’s essay is far too short and under footnoted. Not only is the manuscript only 100 pages on a generous count, but the book is the size of my hand (and Graber men have small hands). The word count on each page is, I suspect, between a quarter or a third, if that, of ... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

A British Submarine Is Making a Port-of-Call Visit to South Korea And Not Everyone Is Happy

*Peter Suciu* *Submarines, * While the UK's partners in the regions have responded positively to a return of the Union Jack flying over the neutral waters, not every government is pleased with that decision. The downside for submarine crews is that you're likely to spend days or even weeks without being able to take in the fresh air. However, one of the perks of joining any military navy is that you'll get to visit far-off ports. No doubt the crew of the Royal Navy's *Astute*-class nuclear-powered submarine HMS *Artful *(S121) will be happy to get back on dry land for a few days... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

"A Look to the Heavens"

“NGC 253 is not only one of the brightest spiral galaxies visible, it is also one of the dustiest. Discovered in 1783 by Caroline Herschel in the constellation of Sculptor, NGC 253 lies only about ten million light-years distant. NGC 253 is the largest member of the Sculptor Group of Galaxies, the nearest group to our own Local Group of Galaxies. The dense dark dust accompanies a high star formation rate, giving NGC 253 the designation of starburst galaxy. Visible in the above photograph is the active central nucleus, also known to be a bright source of X-rays and gamma rays.” - http... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

"The Life You Have Left..."

“The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now.” ~ Leo Babauta read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

Chet Raymo, “Examination of Conscience”

*“Examination of Conscience”* by Chet Raymo "I have been reading Stephanie Smallwood's “Saltwater Slavery,” a close examination of the trade in human beings between the coast of West Africa and the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is a sobering read, but if there is one thing I came away with, it was this: We have an enormous capacity to rationalize the most horrendous crimes. Everyone involved in the slave trade - the European owners of the ships, the masters of the trading companies, the ship captains and crews, the plantation owners in the West Indies and the Chesapea... read more

The Last Refuge13 hours ago

Biden Sends 1,000 Emergency Evacuation Troops to Kabul as Intel Agencies Now Say Afghan Capital Will Fall Within 72 Hours

In July Biden said Kabul would never fall. Four days ago Biden said it would take more than 90 days for Taliban to reach Kabul, if at all. Today Biden sends 1,000 more additional troops to Kabul as it is expected to fall within 72 hrs. That is correct…. By Monday the Taliban could control […] The post Biden Sends 1,000 Emergency Evacuation Troops to Kabul as Intel Agencies Now Say Afghan Capital Will Fall Within 72 Hours appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago

"Centering Ourselves: Gathering Our Straying Thoughts"

*"Centering Ourselves:* *Gathering Our Straying Thoughts"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "All too often our lives can be spread too thin and it becomes important to gather our thoughts and center ourselves to become whole again. When our thoughts are scattered in several directions at once and we are no longer conscious of what we are doing or why, it is time to center ourselves. When we center ourselves, we begin by acknowledging that we have become spread too thin and we are no longer unified inside. Our thoughts might be out of sync with our feelings, and our actions may be out ... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago

"Cognitive Dissonance And the Human Mind"

*"Cognitive Dissonance And the Human Mind"* by Dan Eden "When “Robbie” the robot was told to shoot a weapon at a man in the movie Forbidden Planet, his electronic brain sparked and short-circuited. His creator had programmed him to never harm a human and so the conflicting ideas paralyzed him. Human beings often are presented with opposing thoughts also, but our brains have developed a way of resolving these conflicts through a process call cognitive dissonance. We are taught, like “Robbie,” that killing is prohibited - but what about war? And many anti-abortionists support the dea... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago

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"Cognitive Dissonance And the Human Mind" by Dan Eden "When “Robbie” the robot was told to shoot a weapon at a man in the movie Forbidden Planet, his electronic brain sparked and short-circuited. His creator had programmed him to never harm a human and so the conflicting ideas paralyzed him. Human beings often are presented with opposing thoughts also, but our brains have developed a way of resolving these conflicts through a process call cognitive dissonance. We are taught, like “Robbie,” that killing is prohibited — but what about war? And many anti-abortionists support the deat... read more

The Watchers » Latest articles13 hours ago

Violent M7.2 earthquake hits Haiti, causing widespread damage and leaving hundreds dead, injured and missing

A violent earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.2 hit Haiti at 12:29 UTC on August 14, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. This is the 4th M7+ earthquake in the world since August 11 (M7.1...... Read more » read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago

"Listen..."

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Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago

"What If..."

"What if when you die they ask, "How was Heaven?" ~ Author Unknown A truly terrifying thought.. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago

"The 11 Nations Of The United States"

*Click image for larger size.* *"The 11 Nations Of The United States"* by Andy Kiersz and Marguerite Ward "This map above shows how the US really has 11 separate 'nations' with entirely different cultures. Author and journalist Colin Woodard identified 11 distinct cultures that have historically divided the US. His book "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures in North America" breaks down those cultures and the regions they each dominate. From the utopian "Yankeedom" to the conservative "Greater Appalachia" and liberal "Left Coast," looking at these cultur... read more

Musings from the Chiefio14 hours ago

Covid Vaccine “Black Box” Warning For Heart Injury

Looks like the FDA has finally decided that yes, the vaccine does damage some hearts... so issued a "Black Box Warning". Continue reading → read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago

"Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking - Isochronic Tones"

*"Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking - * *Isochronic Tones**"* by Jason Lewis - Mind Amend *Headphones Required* - Note: As this session stimulates each ear with different frequencies, you will need to use headphones to experience the full effect. "Play during long study sessions, especially if you're feeling stressed or under pressure. Helps to clear your mind of distraction and keep you in a relaxed focused mental state. Includes low-intensity beta and alpha wave isochronic tones plus amplitude entrainment effects embedded into the music. *How does it work? *This i... read more

Michael West Media14 hours ago

Grey Expectations: where Coalition, Labor, cross-bench stand on war powers reform

[image: #warpowers] The tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan resonates for Australians because it was our war. Should the PM have the sole call to take Australians to war? Tasha May reports on our politicians' mostly grey responses to the #warpowers investigation read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago

The Daily "Near You?"

Garrettsville, Ohio, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more

The National Interest14 hours ago

The Ford’s Advanced Weapons Elevators Will Finally Be Ready This Year

*Peter Suciu* *Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier, * The lifts must be in full operational working order before Gerald R. Ford can head out on its maiden deployment next year. The U.S. Navy’s new aircraft carrier USS *Gerald R. Ford *(CVN-78) is the most advanced—and most expensive—warship ever built. It has recently completed a series of full ship shock trials (FSST) off the coast of Florida and passed the tests with less damage than expected. However, the new warship has not been without problems, which has resulted in numerous delays. It has a toilet system that is prone to clogging... read more

The National Interest14 hours ago

If the F-22 Raptor Is So Good, Why Did America Build So Few?

*Mark Episkopos* *F-22, Americas* In its earliest days, the program was met with consistent political resistance. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In a sense, the Air Force now has the worst of both worlds. The F-22 wasn’t completely stricken off the roster, but the procurement program was gutted to such a degree that the Air Force’s remaining F-22s are simply incapable of fully addressing America’s high-end airpower needs. At a time of growing great-power competition and intensifying regional threats, that may prove to be a costly mistake. The F-22 stealth fighter program is... read more

MUSINGS ON IRAQ16 hours ago

This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 14

1921 Referendum finished that picked Faisal as king British fixed results 1921 Gertrude Bell wrote that Kurds in Irbil and Mosul had voted for Faisal in referendum and in return they would get Kurdish officials (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) (Musings On Iraq movie review *Letters from Baghdad*) (Musings On Iraq review *Desert Queen, The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia*) (Musings On Iraq review *Kurds of Iraq, Tragedy and Ho... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago

"A Little Late..."

"Most of one's life is one prolonged effort to prevent oneself from thinking. People intoxicate themselves with work so they won't see how they really are." - Aldous Huxley read more

The National Interest14 hours ago

This Hype Video Explains Why the Air Force Loves the F-22 Raptor

*Peter Suciu* *F-22 Raptor, Americas* The Raptor was engineered with a unique weapons ability, a dynamic which has in recent years been massively upgraded. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The U.S. Air Force F-22 is widely regarded as the most dominant fighter in the world. The F-22 Raptor is especially respected for its dogfighting ability and air-to-air maneuverability attributes which many contend separately it into a superior category compared with any other potential rival. Video footage of the F-22 in action isn't hard to come by on social media platforms, but this 2:36... read more

The National Interest14 hours ago

Russia Gets Ready for a New Round of Deadly Bullets

*Peter Suciu* *military, Eurasia* The sidearm carried by the Russian military could soon be far more lethal. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *This is a special round for special forces. The sidearm carried by the Russian military could soon be far more lethal, as work is underway on a new round to replace the steel core 9x19mm caliber 7N21 pistol cartridge that is already among the most powerful round in use today. The Central Research Institute of Precision Machine-Building (TsNIITochMash), which is part of the state tech corporation Rostec, has reportedly started developmen... read more

CURMUDGUCATION14 hours ago

Did We Get Anything Out Of NCLB Accountability?

We're in the midst of the 20th anniversary of No Child Left Behind, a legislative offspring of bipartisan consensus that has itself been left behind by virtually everybody. The bill was proposed in March of 2001, spent the rest of the year wending its way through the process, to be signed into law at the very beginning of 2002. So pretty much any time this year is fair game for a 20 year retrospective on this truly crappy law. Cue Deven Carlson offering a quick six-page take on the law for the right-tilted, free-market-loving American Enterprise Institute- "Holding Accountability... read more