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OrientalReview.org21 hours ago
Droning Disasters: A US Strike On KabulNo more profoundly disturbing statement was needed. In the dying days of the official US departure from Kabul, a US drone etched its butcher’s legacy with a strike supposedly intended for the blood-lusty terrorist group ISIS-K, an abbreviation of Islamic State in Khorasan Province. Its members had taken responsibility for […] read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Black people in Brazil are 2.6 times more likely to be murdered than non-blacksRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2019, blacks accounted for 77% of homicide victims in Brazil, at a rate of 29.2 per 100,000 inhabitants. Among non-blacks, the rate stood at 11.2 per 100,000, meaning that a black person's risk of being murdered is 2.6 times higher than that of a non-black person. The official "black" […] The post Black people in Brazil are 2.6 times more likely to be murdered than non-blacks appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Bank secrecy lifted for Brazil President Bolsonaro’s son Carlos in corruption investigationsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeals on Tuesday (31) lifted the bank and tax secrecy of city councilor Carlos Bolsonaro, one of president Jair Bolsonaro's sons, as part of a corruption investigation. The measure was requested by the Prosecutor's Office, which is accusing Carlos Bolsonaro of diverting public funds […] The post Bank secrecy lifted for Brazil President Bolsonaro’s son Carlos in corruption investigations appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Climate Collections22 hours ago
Ramblin’ Bob Ward
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Ramblin’ Bob Ward ? In case some of you do not know who Bob Ward is, he is the Communications Director (ie PR Man) for the Grantham Institute. As his employer admits, Bob has no relevant scientific qualifications whatever, and… read more
Climate Collections22 hours ago
Greenhouse Saturation Research Could Kill The “Climate Emergency”Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The “climate emergency” appears to have died, far out on the scientific frontier. Word of this death has yet to reach the mainstream. Professors William van Wijngaarden (Canada) and William Happer (USA) have published some extremely important research on the radiation saturation of… read more
Climate Collections22 hours ago
Has Bob Ward Heard Of The AMO?Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Bob Ward makes a fool of himself again! ? ? ? ? ? ? Yes, the number of major Atlantic hurricanes has increased in the last four decades, but this is because of the AMO, not climate change, as NOAA explain:… read more
Climate Collections22 hours ago
The Impact of CO2, H2O and Other “Greenhouse Gases” on Equilibrium Earth TemperaturesOriginally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? David Coe posted a draft paper here back in January on the IR absorptive characteristics of “greenhouse” gases. His paper has now been published by the IJAOS: ? ? ? http://www.ijaos.org/article/298/10.11648.j.ijaos.20210502.12 More about the author: David Coe is a physicist,… read more
Climate Collections22 hours ago
Fear Not Warming from CO2Originally posted on Science Matters: Yellow dot is the present day ppm CO2 and the Green dot is double present ppm CO2. NASA estimates CO2 was 300 ppm in 1910 and 400 ppm in 2015. Exhibit from Coe et al. with added information. Consensus climate science asserts as given a difference of 33°K between earth… read more
Marjorie Cohn1 day ago
As Biden Threatens More War, Don’t Forget the Afghanistan Invasion Was IllegalPresident Joe Biden’s decision to end the Afghan war – one that should never have been fought in the first place — was correct. Missing from the national discourse, however, is analysis of the illegality of the 2001 U.S.-led NATO invasion of Afghanistan (dubbed “Operation Enduring Freedom”) and resulting war crimes committed by four U.S.... Read more » read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Sweden’s Navy Sails Ahead in Leading Europe’s Submarine Race*Sebastien Roblin* *Submarines, Europe* Though Sweden is not a member of NATO, Moscow has made clear it might take measures to ‘eliminate the threat,’ as Putin put it, if Stockholm decides to join or support the alliance. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Sweden’s two A26s should be completed between 2022 and 2024, at which point it will be possible to gauge whether they can meet their ambitious performance parameters. In general, advancements to AIP submarines are allowing countries across the globe to acquire capable short and medium-range submarines at an affordable price. ... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Could a South Korean Aircraft Carrier Scare Kim to Sue for Peace?*Sebastien Roblin* *North Korea, Asia* Seoul announced it would build an aircraft carrier in July 2019 after years of study. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* An aircraft carrier would more significantly increase South Korea’s ability to contribute to regional security alliances or multi-national expeditions, both symbolically and materially. Thus, though CVX may not be the most combat efficient use of South Korean defense dollars, Seoul may hope it brings new options to the table and enhances South Korea’s prestige and regional clout. Carrier aviation has seen a renaissance ... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Is the U.S. Navy Ready for a Persian Gulf War? Iran Certainly Is*Sebastien Roblin* *Iran, Middle East* The Iranian military has long planned for a defensive naval war in the Persian Gulf. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Past experience demonstrates that Tehran routinely exaggerates and obfuscates the scale of its defense projects, and the timeline in which they will be completed. Nonetheless, the submarine *Fateh* is tangibly real and looks like it could usefully expand the medium-range capabilities of the Iranian submarine fleet. While the status of the Besat class is more difficult to assess, if it is ever deployed it would mark anothe... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
In 1967, the Zuni Rocket Became Every Navy Sailor’s Nightmare*Sebastien Roblin* *USS Enterprise Accident, * The painfully won experience from the Enterprise fire inspired a final round of introspection from the navy. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Twisted and scarred by the blaze, with fifteen of her jets reduced to smoldering wrecks, the *Enterprise *limped back into Pearl Harbor, where she underwent fifty-one days of repairs costing $126 million ($866 million in 2017 dollars). The venerable carrier went on to serve forty-three more years before being retired in 2012. A series of collisions involving U.S. Navy destroyers in 2016 and ... read more
UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Condition of sick beluga whale improves after another whale's death at Mystic, aquarium saysUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
New Jersey: 'Logistics' Dictated Burial on Beach of 54-Foot Fin Whale; 'The carcass is still feeding the ecosystem'UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Lost research equipment on grey seal recovered in Nova Scotia waters -- 4 years later on beachUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Kiwis: Orca ushering attempt abandoned after three hours; 'They've got minds of their own and pretty much go where they want to go'UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Snail darter fish no longer endangered; 'today we can celebrate its recovery'UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Bugs: US lobster fishing will face restrictions to try to save whalesUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Why has there been so few sightings of basking sharks in the Isle of Man this year?UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
We have the technology: First autonomous cargo ship faces test with 236-mile voyageUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Scientist encountered 23-foot long 'friendly' great white shark off Guadalupe's coastUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Status quo: Long-planned Western Australia diving safety code quietly scrapped over 'baffling' industry pushbackUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
Man attacked by alligator in flooded Louisiana waters after Hurricane IdaUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World21 hours ago
WATCH: Dolphin seen swimming in Slidell neighborhood after Hurricane IdaThe Rio Times21 hours ago
Rio de Janeiro to have UAM concept of operations; Embraer’s Eve leads workgroupRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Eve Urban Air Mobility, an Embraer spinoff, is cooperating with strategic partners and government entities for the development of a new concept of operations (CONOPS) for the future market of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) taking place in Rio de Janeiro. The objective is to convert the acquired knowledge into a […] The post Rio de Janeiro to have UAM concept of operations; Embraer’s Eve leads workgroup appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Bolivia: Coca report shows increase in cultivated hectares in 2020RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Coca crops in Bolivia increased by 15% in 2020 compared to data from 2018 and 2019, representing a record figure in the past decade, according to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Bolivian government, which blamed Jeanine Áñez's interim administration for slowing […] The post Bolivia: Coca report shows increase in cultivated hectares in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil surpasses 100 gold medals in all Paralympics competitionsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After a night of anticipation, the day dawned bright for Yeltsin Jacques. "Bira said: 'we have the chance to make history once again. Brazil's 100th gold in the Paralympics," he said. Bira is Carlos Antônio dos Santos, a guide. Yeltsin is completely blind and needs to run accompanied. And in […] The post Brazil surpasses 100 gold medals in all Paralympics competitions appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Bolivia: Santa Cruz forest fires destroy nearly 800,000 hectares, ravaging protected areasRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Close to 1 million hectares have burned, while experts and specialists fear a repeat of the devastation of past years. In 2019, the fires destroyed nearly 6 million hectares, while in 2020 the figure reached 4 million. On Friday, August 27, Yovenka Rosado, head of the Forest Fire Unit of […] The post Bolivia: Santa Cruz forest fires destroy nearly 800,000 hectares, ravaging protected areas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
Antifa High School Teacher Admits Turning Students into Communist RevolutionariesGabriel Gipe, a high school teacher in Sacramento who admitted to being a member of Antifa, told an undercover reporter he has “180 days to turn them [students] into revolutionaries.” Gipe motivates his students to join Antifa protests and activities by giving extra credit to those who attend. read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
What is Metaverse – and why is Facebook Investing a Billion Dollars to Develop it?Facebook is moving toward transitioning from social media to metaverse, which is a shared virtual 3D world, or worlds, that are interactive, immersive, and collaborative. Many other companies are raising capital to invest in metaverse. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
A documentary on the life of Argentine musician Andrés Calamaro is premieringRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Star + platform, a streaming service of The Walt Disney Company for Latin America, premiered this Tuesday a documentary on the life and work of popular Argentine musician Andrés Calamaro, who turned 60 years old last week. The episode is part of the new season of "Bios: Vidas que […] The post A documentary on the life of Argentine musician Andrés Calamaro is premiering appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
IAPA celebrates Mexican media alliance in favor of freedom of expressionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) on Tuesday celebrated the creation in Mexico of the Alianza de Medios Mx, an association of thirteen media groups and media outlets in this country that aims to "defend freedom of expression and combat impunity." "We welcome and congratulate the timely formation of the […] The post IAPA celebrates Mexican media alliance in favor of freedom of expression appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Three consecutive months of tourism increase in ParaguayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguay is experiencing an increase of tourists, for the third consecutive month, without the current numbers reaching those of the pre-pandemic. From Senatur, the Secretariat of Tourism of Paraguay, it is admitted that the current numbers are still a challenge to reach compared to the pre-pandemic scenario. However, the increase […] The post Three consecutive months of tourism increase in Paraguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Fires ravage islands of the Paraná River delta in ArgentinaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Thousands of hectares of wetlands have been devastated in Argentina due to fires affecting islands in the Paraná River delta, where brigadistas continued their work on Tuesday to try to extinguish the fire. The fires affected islands in the Paraná River under the provinces of Santa Fe and Entre Ríos, […] The post Fires ravage islands of the Paraná River delta in Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Al Qaeda Praises Taliban’s ‘Historic Victory’ In Afghanistan
Current Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri accepted the Taliban's top leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, who holds the title of Amir ul-Muminun, as a supreme authority. In this 1998 picture, Zawahiri is with Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan. (Mazhar Ali Khan / AP Archive) *Long War Journal:* *Al Qaeda praises Taliban’s ‘historic victory’ in Afghanistan* Al Qaeda’s senior leadership has released a two-page statement congratulating the Islamic ummah on the occasion of the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan. The brief message was distributed online by As Sahab, al Qaeda’s central media ... read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Constitutional reforms may open the way to a single party in El SalvadorRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The constitutional reform bill that the Salvadoran president, Nayib Bukele, will receive in mid-September may open the door to a single-party system by eliminating the prohibition currently expressed in the Constitution, warned the executive director of the organization Cristosal, Noah Bullock, in an interview with Efe. On September 15, the […] The post Constitutional reforms may open the way to a single party in El Salvador appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Climatism23 hours ago
Health Dept. Launches New “Office Of Climate Change And Health Equity”Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Adam Houser ~ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new Office of Climate Change & Health Equity. The staff will report to the White House’s task force on climate change and focus on how climate change risks the health of Americans,… read more
The National Interest23 hours ago
Why Turkey Grounded Hundreds of Fighter Pilots*Michael Peck* *Turkey, Turkey* A failed coup in 2016 resulted in Turkey dismissing more than 300 F-16 pilots. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *A nation that throws its fighter pilots in jail is not just wasting money, but also an extremely valuable resource. Yet in the name of politics, Turkey's government has purged its air force so badly that it can barely fly its F-16 fighters. Fighter pilots aren't cheap. The U.S. Air Force estimates that training a new pilot to fly a plane like the F-35 costs $11 million. And that doesn't count the priceless experience of a veteran pilo... read more
The National Interest23 hours ago
Sitting Ducks: Are Aircraft Carriers Too Easy To Sink?*Michael Peck* *Aircraft Carriers, Americas* Russian and Chinese weapons now threaten Western reliance on a small number of sophisticated and irreplaceable platforms. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Large ships come with large problems. Inexpensive Russian and Chinese weapons, such as cyberwar and antiship missiles, threaten the West’s reliance on expensive arms such as aircraft carriers. “China and Russia appear to have focused many (but not all) their efforts on being able to put at risk the key Western assets that are large, few in number and expensive,” reads a 2017 study by... read more
The National Interest23 hours ago
China's Special Forces are Only Getting Better*Michael Peck* *China, Asia* China has invested heavily in increasing the sophistication and global reach of its special forces. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Do improvements in China's special forces mean they will be used more often? Would America's current foreign policy even be possible without special operations units to battle insurgents or train friendly troops in the Middle East and Africa? Some special force units get all the attention. America’s Delta Force, Russia's Spetnatz and Britain's SAS have glamorous reputations. When was the last time you heard about Ch... read more
PA Pundits – International23 hours ago
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 31 August 2021By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
PA Pundits – International23 hours ago
SICK NY Times Columnist: DeSantis Allowing Florida ‘To Choose Death’ By CovidBy Clay Waters ~ With his New York Times column on Monday, “Ron DeSantis, How Many Must Die?,” angry liberal columnist Charles Blow has earned the honor of being outclassed by the eternally classless Paul Krugman, who gets marginally less personal when attacking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. Besides being hateful, […] read more
PA Pundits – International1 day ago
Health Dept. Launches New “Office Of Climate Change And Health Equity”By Adam Houser ~ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new Office of Climate Change & Health Equity. The staff will report to the White House’s task force on climate change and focus on how climate change risks the health of Americans, particularly the poor and minorities. As reported […] read more
Food Safety News1 day ago
Study assesses Belgium’s Salmonella surveillanceResearchers have evaluated Belgium’s surveillance system for Salmonella infections and the potential role of whole genome sequencing. Surveillance of salmonellosis in Belgium depends on voluntary referral of human Salmonella isolates to the National Reference Center (NRC). Isolates are accompanied by a form with epidemiological information that includes the age, gender, and postal code of the patient, associated... Continue Reading read more
Small Dead Animals1 day ago
September 1, 2021: Reader TipsWelcome to a new month! This evening we are proud to share Eric Clapton’s new song, This Has Gotta Stop! You can read more about the song here. Please leave your greatest tips ever!!! read more
PA Pundits – International1 day ago
Dry Bones Golden Oldie (From 11 Years Ago)A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ A “Golden Oldie” from Eleven Years Ago ( in 2010). About Afghanistan and the Taliban “Insurgency”. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/ read more
Food Safety News1 day ago
Europe sets new ergot alkaloids limitsThe European Commission is to introduce new rules around a type of mycotoxin in certain food products. The limits are for ergot alkaloids in barley, wheat, spelt, rye and oats and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children. There are also changes to the legislation for ergot sclerotia, which contain ergot alkaloids. Lower levels of... Continue Reading read more
New Mandala23 hours ago
Weaponising COVID-19The 2020 Protest posed an existential threat to the Thai state. The government of Prayuth Chan-ocha has enlisted every available weapon to fight back, including COVID-19. The post Weaponising COVID-19 appeared first on New Mandala. read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Russian TV Says Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada Is Likely To Become The Supreme Leader Of Afghanistan
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the Supreme Commander of the extremist group Taliban (Twitter) *TASS: *Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada likely to become supreme leader of Afghanistan — TV *According to the News-18 TV channel, the Taliban intends to base its government structure on the Iranian one, making the supreme leader to be the head of state as well as the highest political and religious authority* NEW DELHI, August 31. /TASS/. The Taliban (outlawed in Russia) is contemplating appointing Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada as the supreme leader of Afghanistan, News-18 TV reported on Tuesd... read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
September 1st – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 225In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post September 1st – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 225 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
Wednesday September 1st – Open ThreadOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday September 1st – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
War News Updates1 day ago
Taliban Says It's Moving to Ban Opium Production
AFP *PJ Media: **Taliban Says It's Moving to Ban Opium Production to Encourage International Recognition* The Taliban says it is moving to ban opium production in Afghanistan in an effort to secure international recognition for the regime. But will the world forget the previous 20 years the Taliban benefited financially from the drug trade? The Taliban standardized and grew the opium industry to facilitate the financing of their insurgency. They recruited poppy farmers and taxed their crops, undermining U.S. and Afghan government efforts to destroy the drug trade. *Read... read more
Manhattan Contrarian1 day ago
More On European Climate Change Litigation: These People Are Crazy* It’s easy to look at “climate change” litigation in the U.S. and conclude that a good percentage of our environmental bureaucrats and judges who get involved in these things are crazy. * Thus many courts around the country (mostly state courts) have allowed lawsuits seeking damages against oil companies over greenhouse gas emissions from their products to proceed at least beyond the preliminary stages. And the EPA, early in the Obama administration (2009) issued what is called the “Endangerment Finding,” declaring CO2 and other GHGs to be a “danger to public health and welfare” — ... read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Former Fed. President Warns Of IMMINENT Financial Crisis. MORE UPDATES: Markets And More. MannarinoSocio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
FedRes Overnight Reverse Repo: $1,189.616B – Another Record!!!https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
WINNING: Emmanuel Macron Stuck His Neck Out And Gambled His Entire Presidency On The COVID-19 Passport Only To Win Big To Surprise Of Everyone
WINNING: Emmanuel Macron Stuck His Neck Out And Gambled His Entire Presidency On The COVID-19 Passport Only To Win Big To Surprise Of Everyone by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ Macron’s decision to bring in the vaccine passport on the eve of the summer holidays was a jaw-dropper. The COVID immunity pass — a digital or paper certificate … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Learn the Deadly Truth Behind the Suppression of Ivermectin for COVID TreatmentSocio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Brazil Launches A Nationwide COVID Vaccination Passport That Takes Effect September 1st Focusing On Major Cities Rio de Janeiro And São Paulo
Brazil Launches A Nationwide COVID Vaccination Passport That Takes Effect September 1st Focusing On Major Cities Rio de Janeiro And São Paulo by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ In the city of Rio de Janeiro, decrees published last week establish mandatory vaccination against Covid-19 for access to various establishments and services. As of September 1st, proof will be … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Emergency Global Broadcast: Japan Halts All Moderna Shots After Discovering Metal ‘Foreign Substances’ – FULL SHOW 8/31/21Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
WHO Releases Plan for Global Digital Vaccine Passports Funded by Bill Gates & Rockefeller Foundation — The Mark of The Beast System read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
In Shocking Move, The Vaccinated In Israel Will Become Unvaccinated And Lose Their Green Pass If They Refuse To Begin Receiving COVID Booster Shots
In Shocking Move, The Vaccinated In Israel Will Become Unvaccinated And Lose Their Green Pass If They Refuse To Begin Receiving COVID Booster Shots by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The booster will become a requirement for a Green Pass when the shot is available to everyone aged 12 and older. “The Green Pass testifies that a person … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
The Media’s Addiction to Covid-19 ‘Fear Porn’ is Perpetuating an Ever-Worsening Cycle of Societal Damage Across the WorldThe Media’s Addiction to Covid-19 ‘Fear Porn’ is Perpetuating an Ever-Worsening Cycle of Societal Damage Across the World by eva bartlett, http://www.ronpaulinstitute.org/ Over the past year and a half, hysterical media reporting on matters Covid-19 has reduced some people to a fearful state of unquestioning compliance – including a great number of otherwise critically-thinking journalists. … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
‘Killing for The Sake of Killing’: Disillusioned US Drone Pilots Leak Footage of Air Strikes Against Unarmed Afghans, Media SaysNot only were Afghans targeted with lethal strikes for using or touching a radio, but DOD would kill people if a Scan Eagle pilot thought maybe he saw an antenna sticking out from under his clothes for a moment, or caught (maybe) a glimpse of a tac vest.https://t.co/5ez5wjoJ74 pic.twitter.com/cfO2ji6DuM — Jack Murphy (@JackMurphyRGR) August 24, … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
This Is What Held Gold Back And Why It’s So ‘Cheap’ Now – Tavi CostaKitco NEWS This is part 1 of 2 of the full interview. Tavi Costa, portfolio manager at Crescat Capital, discusses with David Lin, anchor for Kitco News, the most important macro drivers behind gold’s underperformance, and the next catalysts for a renewed bull run. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Tavi Costa: @TaviCosta … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Coming: Mass Dumping Of Dollars For Metals | Andy SchectmanLiberty and Finance It’s coming, says Andy Schectman, Miles Franklin’s President and CEO. Recently, Miles Franklin has been processing multi-million dollar orders for gold and silver. Andy expects even bigger orders in the near future. “What happens if there’s a mass dumping of Dollars?” he asks. “There isn’t enough product out there to fascinate a … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
Kim Iversen: BOMBSHELL Report Suggests Natural Immunity Triggers Better Response Against COVIDThe Hill Kim Iversen makes the case for rethinking COVID-19 immunity after a new report appears to cast doubt on the immuno-response of vaccine immunity. end read more
CENSORED NEWS4 hours ago
Mohawk Nation News 'All Aboard! Last Train, Last Plane'Posted on August 31, 2021Spread the loveALL ABOARD! LAST TRAIN, LAST PLANE. AudioMohawk Nation NewsListen to audio at MNN: https://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2021/08/31/all-aboard-last-train-last-plane-audio/ MNN. August 31, 2021. US, UK, Canada and their EU-NATO henchman are scrambling out of Afghanistan in haste. They had 8 days to get out. Everybody is tired of their lying, cheating and read more
The Conservative Socrates1 day ago
Advanced Civilizations are Sitting Ducks of HistoryHow can anyone read history and still believe that advanced civilizations can win wars? If you leave aside the Age of Imperialism, when the wars were won through psychological and diplomatic strategies, then you find that the primitive civilizations, which have a high birth rate, intense cultural cohesion, and the will to fight to the end, have in most cases trounced the advanced civilizations in wars and even in cultural conflicts. History tells us that advanced civilizations always get conquered by the people that they view as barbarians. An advanced civilization is like a sitting ... read more
War News Updates1 day ago
Leaked Phone Transcript Reveals That Contrary To What He Has Been Saying Publicly, President Biden Knew The Taliban Were Winning The Afghan War In July
President Joe Biden meets with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah at the White House in Washington, June 25, 2021. Reuters *Daily Mail: **As Biden repeats claim that ‘nobody could have known’ Afghan Army would collapse, bombshell transcript from July reveals he pressured Afghan President Ghani to create 'perception' Taliban wasn't winning ‘WHETHER IT'S TRUE OR NOT’* * Reuters on Tuesday released excerpts from last call between Biden and Ghani before the Afghan president fled * They talked for ... read more
The National Interest1 day ago
Lasers and Magnetic Detectors Could Help China Find Enemy Subs*Michael Peck* *China Navy, China* Chinese researchers are working on high-tech systems to detect hostile submarines. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In 2018, Chinese scientists said they were developing a laser-equipped satellite that could detect submarines. The idea is to use laser beams of various colors that can detect disturbances in the water caused by a moving submarine. China is making great efforts to detect U.S. submarines. Scientists at a Chinese research institute say they developed an airborne laser that might eventually detect hostile subs even at great depths... read more
The National Interest1 day ago
Cold War History: How Russia Almost Built a Supersonic Amphibious Bomber*Michael Peck* *Bombers, Eurasia* Why was this Soviet wonder weapon passed over? *Here's What You Need to Know*: The M-70 was the wave of the future—until ICBMs came along. With airline passengers crammed like sardines, it’s hard to remember there was a time when airliners were more like ocean liners. In the 1930s, seaplanes were queens of the sky. Clipper seaplanes like the Boeing 314 were the 747s of the era, carrying passengers on long flights across the Atlantic and Pacific. Today seaplanes seem an anachronism—cute flying machines that haul tourists in remote places like Al... read more
The National Interest1 day ago
The ‘Enhanced’ Unemployment Benefits Run Out in Just One Week *Stephen Silver* *economy, Americas* Those people who have collecting benefits are being advised to step up their job searches. One of the key benefits of the American Rescue Plan Act that passed in March was “enhanced” unemployment benefits, which continued a policy first put in place by the CARES Act. Those benefits, throughout the year, have helped many families, but they have also been blamed for the labor shortages that have occurred around the country. This was enough to move twenty-six states, more than half of the country, to opt-out of those benefits over the summer. ... read more
The National Interest1 day ago
Can America Make Its 6th Generation Stealth Fighters Unstoppable?*Michael Peck* *Stealth Fighters, Americas* It depends on more than technology. *Here's What You Need to Know*: American planes will operate from more distant bases in the future. The scenario goes like this: In 2030, Russia invades the Baltic States. As the U.S. sends forces to Europe, China seizes the opportunity to seize disputed islands in the South China Sea. American airpower flies to the rescue, only to discover that sophisticated Russian and Chinese fighters and anti-aircraft defenses have rendered the skies too deadly for older American planes to conduct missions. If t... read more
Accidental Deliberations1 day ago
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Relaxed cats. read more
War News Updates1 day ago
Will The Taliban Restrict Internet Access In Afghanistan?
The World Bank estimates 13.5% of Afghans currently have access to the internet *DW: **Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?* The Taliban say that they want to ensure internet access in Afghanistan, but they could face substantial technical and financial challenges to keep it running. Afghans say they fear more surveillance and censorship. "The Taliban have started to turn the internet on and off in some parts of Kabul," said Habib Khan Totakhil, an Afghan journalist and founder of the Afghan Peace Initiative. After the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan,... read more
balance101 day ago
According to security contractor and intelligence analyst McMillan
8-31-21 According to security contractor and intelligence analyst George McMillan (who wrote *Assessing 17 Years in Afghanistan*, pub. July 2021) the Taliban were not allowing Americans to enter the perimeter of the Kabul Airport. Hundreds of Americans and Afghan allies were turned away or beaten by the Taliban. McMillan then told *Newsmax* that the Taliban allowed their people inside the perimeter to catch airplanes out of the country. Only 6,000 were Americans. Now we have tens of thousands of Afghans without papers, who never worked for the US in Afghanistan, coming to the... read more
War News Updates1 day ago
Anti-Taliban Resistance Forces Train In The Afghan Mountains Vowing Never To Bend The Knee
PANJSHIR VALLEY: The valley lies around 100 miles north of Kabul, overlooked by the Hindu Kush mountains and with narrow approaches ideally suited for ambushes, the river valley stretches for miles, opening into broad meadows where its 170,000 people live *Daily Mail: **The Taliban's worst nightmare: Resistance forces train in the Afghan mountains as they vow never to bend the knee to the new rulers of Kabul* * Resistance forces trained in Panjshir Valley, strategic fortress sitting north of Kabul in Hindu Kush mountains * Fighters waded through water with logs of wood over t... read more
Peace and Prosperity1 day ago
'That's My Job' - The Murder Of Ashli BabbittBy the logic used by the US Department of Justice to exonerate Capitol Hill Police officer Michael Byrd in the Jan. 6th shooting of Ashli Babbitt, hundreds of other protesters on that day - and in previous protests across the country last year - could have been shot and killed. Also today, interest in homeschooling is soaring. Is this the end of the state re-education camps for kids? Watch today's Liberty Report: read more
Peace and Prosperity1 day ago
Transitioning from Vaccine Passports to Everything Passports[image: undefined] Israel has gone further quicker than most governments in pushing people to take experimental coronavirus vaccines and imposing vaccine passports as a requirement for people to go about their daily activities. Last week, Israel Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz announced that holders of these vaccine passports, called green passes by the government, will be required to take yet another shot of experimental coronavirus “vaccine” — termed a booster shot — and, apparently, keep taking more booster shots and being exposed to additional side-effect risks each additional f... read more
The Last Refuge1 day ago
U.S. Intel Hits Biden Again, Leak Transcript and Recording of Call With President Ghani – Biden: “there is a need, whether it is true or not, there is a need to project a different picture”Team-One (State Dept, CIA, Intel Community) continue to pummel Team-Two (Biden, WH, Pentagon, NSC) with leaks to media. After Joe Biden delivered his speech to the nation claiming no-one saw the collapse of the Afghan government coming, the intel group leak the transcript and recording of a July 23rd phone call between Biden and Afghan […] The post U.S. Intel Hits Biden Again, Leak Transcript and Recording of Call With President Ghani – Biden: “there is a need, whether it is true or not, there is a need to project a different picture” appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Socio-Economics History Blog1 day ago
THE MELTDOWN CONTINUES: Business Activity Drops, Consumer Confidence Craters, Home Prices SURGE.
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