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Treasure Quest - Season Four?
In the last few weeks, I have been asked about the new season of *Treasure Quest*: Once Upon a Time on *Snake Island*. As everyone knows, the first two seasons dealt with the Treasure of Trinity but has been moved from Snake Island and eastern South America to Bolivia and the Sacambaya Treasure. The Sacambaya Treasure is said to be three times as large as the Treasure of the Trinity. For those who have been keeping score at home, the last season ended with those involved believing they had found a stash of gold bars in about four feet of water. You would think, if they had that sor... more »
Plague Inc vs Fake News
Plague Inc is a video game in which the player assumes the role of a disease, with the goal to spread and wipe out humanity, with the only opposition coming from the world’s governments seeking to find a cure. From parasite, bacteria, virus, zombie plague and the like, finally, the troll who spreads fake news […] More The post Plague Inc vs Fake News appeared first on The Duran.
Exquisite
Exquisite: that is my word for an important book published this year, entitled ‘A Stray Liana’. It is replete with the most beautiful photographs all by Neil Hewett, and all taken amongst the Daintree Rainforest where he has lived for perhaps two decades now. Before that Neil lived for seven years within a remote Northern [...] The post Exquisite appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
5G ‘health scare campaign’ is growing: Telstra
Australia's largest telecommunications provider has warned a “health scare campaign” about the upcoming 5G mobile network is gaining momentum. Telstra have called on the government to "quickly and respectfully" address community fears about the network, an inquiry submission says.
The Democratic Party Should Not Be Nominating Republicans-- Not For Anything
Like Hillary, Biden started off as a Republican. He found himself in a Democratic environment at work-- and he didn't like Nixon-- so he re-registered as a Democrat. But, issue-wise, like Hillary, he's always been a moderate Republican at heart. He wants to run for president as one too-- and if he does, like Hillary, he will probably lose. Status Quo Joe's only real chance would be if voters decide he's the lesser of the two evils. In a post for *In These Times* last week, Reagan Lives On In Biden, Branko Marcetic reenforced something Georgia progressive Nabilah Islam wrote earlie... more »
Quelle Surprise!
This comment merits a post of its own: stewgreen8 December 2019 at 12:26 Every time we point out the hourly lefty bias of the BBC the leftmob shout *"Look the Berry Report from the Cardiff School of Journalism shows that there is no lefty bias in the BBC".* So Berry who finds no left bias in the BBC now tweets: "There is no antisemitism crisis in Labour. There is a small number of people who hold antisemitic viewsand Labour has robust system to deal with them." Strangely he's been ratioed. 46 people clicked like vs 99 who clicked reply to disagree with him. Cue a reprise o... more »
Another pause
Sailboat on a sea surrounded by ice.#photography #photo #PHOTOS #boats #Ice #sailboats pic.twitter.com/qab3iz689D — Hugo (Alessandro) (@KatanaHugo) December 8, 2019
Is War with North Korea Unavoidable?
*Crispin Rovere* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] North Korea’s nuclear weapons are not merely about regime survival, for all would agree that its existing capabilities are more than sufficient for dissuading unprovoked regime change. Rather, it seeks mutual nuclear vulnerability with the United States to prevent military responses to North Korea’s current and future aggression towards U.S. allies in the region. *Key point:* Pyongyang might not be subject to the same constraints as other nuclear regimes. Many believe that North Korea’s possession of nuclear weapons, along with... more »
Brazil’s Answer to the Glock 19 Gun: Meet the Taurus G3
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * An expert tells us what he thinks--and if it can take out the legendary Glock 19. High capacity nine millimeter pistols were first introduced to the public as service pistols. Built for military and police without regard for size, service pistols were full-sized handguns that prioritized recoil reduction and magazine capacity over concealability. Over the years a compromise has evolved, resulting in a pistol mixing all three features. The Glock 19 is cited as the ideal compromise, and Taurus’ G3 pistol very much runs in that vein--but at a substant... more »
Here's The Trump Administration's Weirdo Plan For The Student Aid Crisis
*Neal McCluskey* *Education, * The Department of Education is overseeing $1.5 trillion in federal student loans. The U.S. Department of Education was not created to be a giant lending institution. But that is what it has become, overseeing nearly $1.5 trillion in federal student loans. At a meeting of college financial aid administrators in maybe-symbolic Reno, NV, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed to change that by turning the department’s student aid offices into an independent “government corporation.” It would have its own governing board that would, she suggested... more »
American GI Recalls: Imperial Japanese Soldier Asked Me for Hot Chocolate
*Paul Szoldra* *Security, Asia* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Iwo_Jima#/media/File:37mm_Gun_fires_against_cave_positions_at_Iwo_Jima.jpg] A perfect Christmas vignette. *Key point:* Even in the midst of batlte, there can be some levity. The Battle of Iwo Jima, which began Feb. 19, 1945, was one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history, as former Cpl. Don Graves knows firsthand and will never forget. He'll also never forget the time a Japanese soldier smelled hot chocolate being brewed near him and called out for him to bring him some. The moment, as he... more »
Meet Peter Ortiz: An Allied Spy Who Helped Pave the Way for D-Day
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Legendary. Late in the day on October 24, 1944, all of the available 39 patrol torpedo (PT) boats of the U.S. Seventh Fleet were traveling at high speed into the Mindanao Sea just south of Leyte Gulf. By dusk they had taken up position in a patrol line. The journey of the boats from New Guinea to Leyte Gulf, which was approximately 1,200 miles, presented a difficult problem for the U.S. Navy. The distance was considered too far for the boats to complete in one hop, even if they were escorted by tender, so the Navy se... more »
The Marines Have A New Job For America's Old World War II Crab Tanks
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Clearing mines. *Key point: *Except they will now be autonomous and unmanned. At dawn on June 6, 1944, the German troops defending the Normandy beaches glimpsed a terrifying sight. Landing craft were disgorging M-4 Sherman tanks on the beaches. But these were no ordinary tanks: on their hulls were fitted rotating drums to which chains were attached. The chains flailed the beach, detonating any mines buried in the sand. These were the legendary British “Crab” tanks of the 79th Armored Division, whose job it was to clear minefields. And now the U.S. Ma... more »
Kel-Tec Wants To Beat The AR-15, But Is The Su-16 Up To The Challenge?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * We take a look. *Key point: *The SU-16 is an interesting design, but it fails to do anything better than most of its competitors. Kel-tec’s Sport Utility 16 (SU-16) rifle is an odd compromise. Designed to compete with budget AR-15, the rifle features a highly similar layout to the AR, but an AK-like operating system that uses a long-stroke gas piston and a charging handle integrated on the bolt carrier group. The recoil spring is placed in front of the bolt carrier group on the gas piston itself, which allows the rifle to fold to be more compact. Bu... more »
H&K SP5: The Best Pistol Caliber Carbine on the Planet?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: https://s3.amazonaws.com/hkusa/20191125205149/SP5-1800x1600_L.jpg] We have some answers for you. *Key Point:* The German manufacturer brings high quality to its weapons. With the announcement of the H&K SP5, H&K has finally reentered the civilian MP5 clone market in the US. While the SP5K, an MP5K clone has been out for several years, most civilian shooters appear to be more interested in a proper MP5. Until now this demand has been filled by American manufacturers like PTR, or by imported guns from countries that have licensed MP5 production l... more »
The Smith & Wesson Model 39: That Old 9mm Gun That Won't Just Go Away
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_39#/media/File:Smith_and_Wesson_model_39_IMG_3063.jpg] It works. *Key point:* The Model 39 is a capable gun that earned its spot in American firearms history. One of the earliest American nine-millimeter pistols was adopted for wartime service to take out enemy sentries… and barking dogs. The Smith & Wesson Model 39 semi-automatic handgun served U.S. Navy SEALs during the Vietnam War and then went on to become one of the American nine-millimeter high capacity pistols, the Model 59. The Sm... more »
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*Filthy bathrooms leave Boston students squirming* *A truly disgusting tale about bathrooms below. And, much to my surprise, the authors do articulate where the problem lies: with blacks. There are few such problems in white schools. Black impulsiveness and disrespect for others have predictable results. So it is no wonder that in 20 years of trying, few if any improvements have been made. Black kids are just going to have to go to the bathroom amid the mess left by other blacks. Only very close supervision of the bathrooms would make an improvement and that would cost mon... more »
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*Next decade is crucial in combating declining ocean oxygen levels which are threatening sealife and could 'jeopardise humankind', experts warn* *Knowing who did the study, it is unlikely to be anything but crass propaganda but some desultory comments spring to mind:It is possible that oxygen levels have shown some decline but only in certain areas. Such declines are known in areas where there is a very heavy presence of marine life. So select your area and get the result you want.According to Greenies, the oceans have been gobbling up lots of CO2 since about the beginning... more »
From Trials to Triumph
By Cathy Jameson Every week is a busy week for our family. With five kids, we always have lots going on. Last week was no different. Even though we had only one after school activity on the calendar for Wednesday,... more »
Ooops!
A fun moment on this morning's *The Andrew Marr Show*: *Andrew Marr*: You're Security Minister *and* Justice Minister, can I ask you... *Brandon Lewis*: I'm not Justice Minister, sorry. *Andrew Marr*: OK. Security Minister, I beg your pardon, and you are party chairman. *Update*: As MB points out below, it was a double 'Ooops!' because Brandon Lewis isn't party chairman either! (That's James Cleverly and Ben Elliot). So Andrew Marr got it wrong not once, but twice.
Using History to Understand Hidden Wealth in the UK
between 1920 and 1992, English elites concealed 20-32% of their wealth. Accounting for hidden wealth eliminates one-third of the observed decline of top 10% wealth share over the past century.
Sunday morning music
AC/DC's classic rock hit "Thunderstruck" has become an international icon of the classic rock scene. Here's the original music video. However, there have been almost innumerable covers and different versions of the song - some a serious attempt at music, others rather less so. I thought I'd gather up some of the oddballs, and see if you like them. Here's 2Cellos with their not-quite-classical rendition. The BadPiper had a go at it in hard-blowing fashion. A 12-year-old self-taught Chinese guitarist produced this outstanding rendition for acoustic guitar. Finnish ... more »
ICYMI: New Car Edition (12/8)
So yesterday we replaced my wife's car, which has lost an argument with an errant deer. Used car shopping is a pain, but if you want to talk about something that has truly and completely been disrupted by technology. Little browsing, because everyone does that on line. Little haggling compared to the old says because everyone can go online and see what the car is worth. Few tremendous bargains, but few total rip-offs. But still enough paperwork to fell a tree. At any rate, we're mobile again. Now here are your readings from the week. *A Harlem School That Former Students Say Was Run... more »
Strength in numbers
Sky's Lewis Goodall, soon to join *Newsnight*, has recently tweeted this: Our old friend, the Number 10 source, is unfortunately right. It has been a bad election for the broadcasters because we don’t work together. If we change and do so for the next election, it’ll be better for us and (more importantly) our viewers: the voters. Let’s set up a debate/interview commission (as Sky has been calling for all year) and offer a programme of programmes across the networks with which leaders and parties can negotiate and accept or decline as a package. Strength in numbers. Blog favourite ... more »
Argentinian President Creates Ministry of Women, Gender, and Diversity
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President-elect of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, introduced on Friday, December 6th, his future cabinet, which features a young academic heterodox in the Treasury who advocates the deferral of the debt repayment. Fernández's team, which will take office on . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Argentinian President Creates Ministry of Women, Gender, and Diversity appeared first on The Rio Times.
"At last!"
Today's *The Andrew Marr Show *certainly wasn't the white-knuckle ride that last week's edition was. Andrew seemed much calmer today. Not so some of his viewers though. John McDonnell's repeated claims that “We’ve done everything, I think, we can possibly do” concerning antisemitism in the Labour Party has aroused some anger: *Karen Pollock, Holocaust Education Trust*: I’m afraid this isn’t true. It just isn’t true. That is the tragedy but also the danger. *Sam Freedman, Education Partnerships Group*: It just a complete lie. I can't describe how angry this makes me. John McDo... more »
Sweden, almost 1 bomb attack every 3 days
Violent crime has swept the liberal nation. Bomb attacks have become the norm, almost one occurring every three days. It’s often tied to organized crime and the drug trade. On top of being renowned for its [questionable] education system regarding gender and sexuality for toddlers, and it’s highly interventionist Child services, Sweden has a strong […] More The post Sweden, almost 1 bomb attack every 3 days appeared first on The Duran.
Roger Harrabin breaks BBC impartiality rules
By Paul Homewood Harrabin is called out for breaking BBC impartiality rules: On Friday night Nick Robinson hosted the Johnson v Corbyn debate with scrupulous impartiality, ensuring that each candidate had the same amount of time to speak, in accordance with BBC guidelines. But notorious BBC climate propagandist Roger Harrabin seems to […]
The Nazis Built 30,000 V-1 ‘Buzz Bombs’ to Terrorize London into Submission (It Didn’t Work Out That Way)
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: https://external-preview.redd.it/7xNMABZ16LqB8qY7KS-UNk-uwgBRbyVPE5lfABchfwI.jpg?auto=webp&s=e5846cee2750f9655284063d7d0c44d9e074d13c] Sorry, Hitler. On June 13, 1944—a week after the D-Day landing in Normandy—residents of the East London working-class district of Bethnal Green heard an unusual buzzing drone. Over the last four years, German bombers had intermittently rained death on the metropolis. But now Allied fighters reigned so supreme that Luftwaffe bombers were barely present over Normandy, let alone London. Nonetheless, a ... more »
It Was A Big Mistake To Overlook Ruger's Mini-14 Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_Mini-14#/media/File:RugerMini30-003.jpg] Its heyday was in World War II and Korea. *Key point: *While not superior to the AR-15, this rifle is nothing to sniff at. One of the most enduring and popular semi-automatic rifles in America traces its lineage to the battlefields of World War II and Korea. The Mini-14 rifle, designed and developed by Sturm Ruger, is in widespread use as a ranch rifle, defensive weapon, and even a hunting arm. Now in its fifth decade, the Mini-14 shows no sign of going out of produ... more »
Millions Dead: You Won't Believe the True Horror of the Korean War
*Darien Cavanaugh* *Security, Asia* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War#/media/File:KoreanWarFallenSoldier1.jpg] Too often the conflict, and the people who fought it, are forgotten. *Key point:* It was a brutal war that included massacres and war crimes. It’s difficult to try to keep up with developments in the latest round of saber rattling between the United States and North Korea. U.S. President Donald Trump and Korean “supreme leader” Kim Jong-un have repeatedly traded verbal barbs via Twitter and more formal avenues amid news of naval redeployments, massive liv... more »
Ruger's Precision Rifle Hits The Mark (Between Cost And Accuracy)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * A rare achievement. *Key point: *The rifle’s low cost makes it an attractive rifle not only for first-time long-distance shooters but also a compelling choice for those already in the hobby. In the precision shooting world, quality and affordability rarely go hand in hand. The pursuit of accuracy means precision rifles can often cost in the thousands of dollars. One of America’s most prolific gun makers with a reputation for both quality and affordability has released a rifle that manages to combine both, shattering the entry cost for the precision... more »
Loggi Forced to Hire Couriers Under Brazil’s Labor Laws, Court Decides
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Labor Court decision released on Friday, December 6th, prohibits Loggi from maintaining its couriers as self-employed: they will instead be hired under the CLT (Consolidation of Labor Laws) regime until May 2020; otherwise, the company will be fined R$10,000 (US$2.500) for noncompliance. This applies to the whole of Brazil. […] The post Loggi Forced to Hire Couriers Under Brazil’s Labor Laws, Court Decides appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Chancellor Visits Africa to Spur Cooperation in South Atlantic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chancellor Ernesto Araújo is traveling to four West African countries this Sunday, December 8th, where he will discuss with local authorities the implementation of agreements in the areas of security, defense, trade, and investment. The Chancellor will visit Cape Verde, Senegal, Nigeria, and Angola and should return to Brazil on […] The post Brazil’s Chancellor Visits Africa to Spur Cooperation in South Atlantic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Top Medical Journal Slams BigPharma
A top medical journal is driving a global campaign to separate medicine from big pharma, connecting industry influence to the pelvic mesh scandal that injured hundreds of women. The BMJ says doctors are excessively influenced by industry-funded trials for major drugs and industry-sponsored education events. The journal’s editor and a team of global healthcare leaders write … The post Top Medical Journal Slams BigPharma appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Israel Tests Nuke-Capable Missile System Aimed at Iran: Report
Press TV The Israeli military has reportedly tested a propulsion system used for carrying nuclear-capable and other missiles, with the occupying entity’s media billing the alleged display as “a show of force aimed at Iran.” The test was carried out at Palmachim Airbase south of Tel Aviv on Friday, Israeli television channel i24 News reported. …
World War 3 Alert: Nuclear Missile Panic as Israel Fires Mystery Rocket ‘Aimed at Iran’
World War 3 Alert: Nuclear Missile Panic as Israel Fires Mystery Rocket ‘Aimed at Iran’ by GERRARD KAONGA, https://www.express.co.uk/ A NUCLEAR-capable missile caused panic as Israel’s latest military test on Friday is shrouded in mystery and secrecy. – Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif argued Israel’s latest military test was more concerning than they had let …
Sunday Sermonette
I hadn't planned to blog, but the whole situation with NATO and the recent summit irked me. There's a lot that irks me these days. But I'm very grateful for President Trump and for his leadership and I'm looking to four more years with President Trump in the White House. *Foreign Policy in the age of Donald Trump* During the impeachment hearings, you saw and heard the mandarins from the US State Department crow repeatedly about how they know so much more than President Trump does about diplomacy. They have PhD's from the Georgetown University's Center for Strategic Studies. If you a... more »
Slippery tongues
And here's Andrew Marr's run-through of the newspaper front pages today: Now to the front pages, mostly pro-Conservative stories of one kind or another, as you would probably expect. The Sunday Times, 'Exposed, the secret Labour files of shame', and that's about anti-Semitism. The Labour Party rejects almost everything in that story. And then suggesting that Boris Johnson is ten points ahead and in sight of winning the election campaign. The Sunday Express has Boris...he's is in almost every single newspaper, Boris Johnson, writing different pieces, or very similar pieces, for each... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Pensacola base where Saudi trainee killed 3 was initially linked to 9/11 hijackersOther Saudi nationals were detained for questioning, including some seen filming the attack. Victoria Falls dries to a trickle after worst drought in a centuryClimate change: Oceans running out of oxygen as temperatures rise When a DNA Test Says You’re a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away Pigs With Monkey Cells Live One Week Terrorism Probe Opened After Pensacola Shooter IDed As Saudi National Mohammed Alshamrani; Was There For Pilot Training*Sounds familiar*Less than a year after ... more »
Angles
Mr Marr's introduction today: Good morning. Now, look, for once I can bring you some good news. By this time next week it will all be over. We'll have a result. The journey to that result has felt at times pretty foul. The deceit, the pomposity, all those numbers too swollen to comprehend, but it matters so much. This might be your last chance to choose Britain's course for five years. In the end the verdict may come down to which of two propositions - get Brexit done or end austerity now - hits home harder. But after all the interviews, all the debates, all the speeches, there are... more »
"America’s Wealth Gap Widens Further"
*"America’s Wealth Gap Widens Further"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "What a town! Baltimore lives on the edge of civility… like a city on the frontier of the Sahara, gradually being taken over by the desert. There are pockets of grace and charm remaining. But much of the town is already under the sand. Yesterday, walking barely five blocks up the street, a drug-addled bum exposed himself to passersby, and a panhandler asked for money to get a cup of coffee. A moment later, fire engines appeared – sirens whining, lights blazing; a house was on fire. *The aftermath of a fire ... more »
Patient data from GP surgeries sold to US companies
7 December 2019 — The Guardian Dealings with international pharma raise new fears about American ambitions to access NHS Toby Helm Data about millions of NHS patients has been sold to US and other international pharmaceutical companies for research, the Observer has learned, raising new fears about America’s growing ambitions to access lucrative parts of … Continue reading Patient data from GP surgeries sold to US companies
Journalist: Newsweek Suppressed OPCW Scandal And Threatened Me With Legal Action
A Newsweek journalist has resigned after the publication reportedly suppressed his story about the ever-growing OPCW scandal, the revelation of immensely significant plot holes in the establishment Syria narrative that you can update yourself on by watching this short seven-minute video or this more detailed video here.
Uneven Earth’s Monthly Readings
Once a month, we put together a list of stories we’ve been reading: things you might’ve missed or crucial conversations going on around the web. We focus on environmental and social justice, cities, science fiction, current events, and political theory.
Reddit Bans Users for Telling the Truth
Last week (November 27th), at a press conference, Jeremy Corbyn unveiled dozens of leaked documents. Documents showing that Boris Johnson – and the Tories in general – are lying when they say there are no plans to open up the NHS to US trade.
Forty-three Percent Do Not Trust Bolsonaro’s Statements, Survey Says
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A survey released on Saturday by the Datafolha Institute shows that 43 percent of respondents never trust President Jair Bolsonaro's statements, while 37 percent said they sometimes do. A total of 2,948 people were heard in 176 municipalities in all regions of the country between December 5th and 6th. The […] The post Forty-three Percent Do Not Trust Bolsonaro’s Statements, Survey Says appeared first on The Rio Times.
Greg Hunter, "Fed Lost Control of Financial System, Economy Still Falling Off a Cliff"
*"Fed Lost Control of Financial Syste, Economy Still Falling Off a Cliff"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Economist John Williams says don’t put too much faith in the good employment numbers that came out last week because “It’s not as happy of a picture as it looks.” Williams is the founder of ShadowStats.com. His calculations strip out government accounting gimmicks to give a more accurate picture of economic data. Williams explains, “What the Fed has done with their easing, according to the Fed, is they created a circumstance of sustainable moderate economic growth. So, they ... more »
Fanfare in Myanmar as Aung San Suu Kyi heads to The Hague for genocide hearings
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Thousands rally and hold prayer sessions in support of the Myanmar leader as she travels to face the International Criminal Court of Justice for accusations of genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
Brisbane Heat defend WBBL title with six-wicket win over Adelaide Strikers
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Playing in front of a sold-out home crowd in Brisbane, the Heat show why they are the dominant force in women's domestic T20 cricket with victory over the Strikers in the final.
Mother maintains bedside vigil after son struck in one-punch attack
A distraught mother says there is a "massive lesson for everyone involved" after her son Zac Longfield was punched while walking along a Gold Coast street on his 21st birthday.
Here's Why Russia's Military Loves The AK-12 Rifle So Much
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* But it's difficult to resist the West's influence. *Key point: T*he influence of Western small arms ergonomics is obvious. In early 2018, the AK-12 made by Kalashnikov Concern was officially recommended by the Russian Ministry of Defense for adoption by the Russian Army. This marked the probable end of a long search for the next rifle for the Russian military. But the adopted rifle was completely different than the original AK-12 showcased back in 2013, sharing likely less than 10% of parts, if any at all. But the long search may have created a l... more »
Crazy History: What Would Have Happened If Adolf Hitler Died In World War I?
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, * Millions could have been spared. *Key point: *Germany's anger at the Treaty of Versailles would still have been present. Legend has it that on September 28, 1918, a wounded Private Adolf Hitler lay in the sights of Henry Tandey, a British soldier who would receive the Victoria Cross for his daring actions in engagement in Marcoing, France. Tandey supposedly took pity on the limping German soldier, who nodded in gratitude and made his escape. While historians believe this incident was fabricated by Hitler himself, the apocryphal legend nonetheless ... more »
Name A More Iconic Duo Than the F-35 and F/A-18 Super Hornet
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-GULF-SECURITY-RC24HD9BDJAE.html] We'll wait. *Key Point:* The navy has judged that a mixed force is better suited to its current needs. In June, the U.S. Navy released a budget allocating $264.9 million towards upgrading its roughly six hundred FA-18E and F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fighters to the new Block III standard, which includes some of the enhancements proposed for the Advanced Super Hornet. This is intended to coincide with a service-life extension program (SLEP) meant to increase... more »
China's Norinco CQ Rifle: More Than Just A Copy Of America's M16A1?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* The CQ has popped up in conflicts all over the globe, including the Syrian and Sudanese civil wars. *Key Point:* It is not clear why China produced the CQ rifle. Some weapons are so ubiquitous they are manufactured even in countries one might not associate them with. One example of this is the M16 rifle series. In service with the U.S. Military for more than fifty years, it has fallen into the hands of many groups that were not originally issued them, such as the Viet Cong, communist guerillas in the Philippines, and now the Islamic State. Only o... more »
Is It Time to Ban End-To-End Encryption?
*Roslyn Layton* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Bad for privacy, but good for catching the bad guys. Recently some of my AEI colleagues argued that “strong encryption is crucial to both Americans’ personal security and US national security.” They critiqued the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) renewed push for lawful access to encrypted products and services. But a closer look shows that so-called 256-bit “strong” encryption, while valuable and important in certain cases, plays a minor role in cybersecurity. Encryption’s downside, however, is that it makes the communications of... more »
COP 25: Hysterics march to no avail in Madrid
In a carefully orchestrated show, hundreds of demonstrators were let into the UN's COP 25 conference center in Madrid. The post COP 25: Hysterics march to no avail in Madrid appeared first on CFACT.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 7th December 2019
By 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 […]
Judges: Wise Men Still Seek Them
Plus 1 more title: Salvation Army Gets Ringing Endorsement from Trump ~ Tony Perkins ~ With the House’s impeachment circus sucking most of the air out of Washington, it’s easy to forget that there’s other business taking place on the opposite side of the Capitol. While Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is wasting her […]
Feminists Exalt The Wonder Of Abortion
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ Abortion is the highest expression of feminism. It’s the only concern of feminists. Just ask the First Lady how many feminists came to her defense after her son’s name was dragged through the mud on Capitol Hill. Ask Kellyanne Conway how many stood behind her when she was […]
Greenpeace And The Great Plastic Fraud
By Dr. Jay Lehr and Dr. Jane Orient ~ One of the newest Greenpeace scare campaigns described in their literature says: “there is a sea of plastic garbage twice the size of Texas in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. “A new continent, Plastic Nation has emerged and threatens to kill the oceans in less […]
Is Twitler okay? He looks a little flushed
From Vox: President Donald Trump’s latest effort to reshape US environmental regulations appears to involve toilets. During a small business event at the White House Friday, Trump announced he has ordered a federal review of water efficiency standards pertaining to … Continue reading →
Attack Kills Two Guajajara Indians on Highway BR-226 in Maranhão
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two Guajajara Indians died and two were injured in an attack on Saturday, December 7th, on federal highway BR-226, between the villages of Boa Vista and El Betel, in Maranhão. The Secretariat of Human Rights and People's Participation of Maranhão reported, on Twitter, that it is following the case along […] The post Attack Kills Two Guajajara Indians on Highway BR-226 in Maranhão appeared first on The Rio Times.
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