10 pm MDT
THE CRAZY AND THE WRONG: "The American people are pretty sharp!"
*FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020What happens if we aren't?:* "The American people are pretty sharp!" It's long been a standard line for pundits and pols alike. It's an obvious, low-cost way of flattering us, the people. That notion also lies at the heart of the whole democratic idea: Yeoman fathers—and auto mechanics—will employ their good, sound common sense in the course of making the nation's decisions. Some such notion lies at the heart of democratic theory. That said, what if we actually *aren't* pretty sharp? What if we the people are strongly inclined to fall in line with, to tr... more »
PSA: Do you need Berberine?...
* probably.* Let's head into the weekend by doing something for ourselves. Back on the 13th, Zero Hedge posted, *America's Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine.* I'm not really concerned with over-weight people (which it seems is just about all of us) being vaccine resistant, since I don't know anyone who will get this vaccine. I *am* interested in the fact that contributing to our epidemic of obesity is crappy food, too many carbs, consumption of wheat and grains, lack of exercise, and not getting enough sleep. Our modern diet has led to a further epi... more »
Our Food Supply Was Built On Engineering Plants: The War On Science Risks That Food Security
The majority of today's plant-based food was created using scientific optimization of traits - genetic engineering. Watermelons, bananas, tomatoes, lettuce, and corn are all great examples of genetically engineered foods that few realize are not natural even if they carry an "organic" manufacturing process sticker. Despite that success, government-funded scientists are reporting less funding than ever and the reason is largely because the private sector has done so well. It may also be because the war against agriculture is being waged by those often in the same political tribe as t... more »
Jimmy Melvin Sr. gets community council approval for Halifax-area seniors residence
The Halifax and West community council approved a development agreement this week for a seniors residence in Shad Bay — owned by a numbered company registered to Jimmy Melvin Sr. — despite one area resident’s claim she was threatened near the property. Kevin Riles, project manager at KWR Approvals Inc. made the application on behalf […]
The mass murderer’s connection to a drug dealer
News 1. The mass murderer’s connection to a drug dealer A Parole Board of Canada decision from last month details the connection between Peter Alan Griffon, a convicted drug dealer with suspected links to the Mexican drug cartel La Familia, and GW, the gunman who murdered 22 people in Nova Scotia on April 18 and […]
Principals and vice-principals heading back to school next week
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Nova Scotia’s Education Department is fielding dozens of questions from parents, teachers, and opposition politicians about the Back-to-School plan unveiled July 22. Some changes are being made, said Education Minister Zach Churchill after cabinet met yesterday, and principals and vice-principals are headed back to school next […]
The Democrat Convention to elect Joe Biden
So what are we to make of the virtual vaudeville virtue signaling we witnessed this week called the Democrat Convention? American flags, the Constitution, the Star Spangled banner, singing children, and a motherly chat from a former FLOTUS who not too long ago admitted she didn't like us much while her husband reminded us that we didn't build that (hint: slaves did according to BLM whom he won't condemn). That sweet cotton candy side show was to convince the moderates and independents that they really hadn't seen two months of rioting in Democrat plantation cities; they really had... more »
Cops Brag About Forcing Lies About Marijuana on School Children Using Bogus “Weed Googles”
[image: marijuana]Cops took to Facebook this week to brag about their new marijuana goggles that they are going to use on school children to sell them lies about marijuana.
Green New Deal disruption and destruction
Not just energy, but every aspect of our lives, living standards, history, culture and freedoms ___________ “Climate change may rank dead last in nearly every US opinion poll, and be the #1 priority for only 1% of American adults,” writes Paul Driessen.” But it is at the very top of the list for Joe Biden, ... Read more Green New Deal disruption and destruction The post Green New Deal disruption and destruction appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Three Mexican Presidents And Over A Dozen Former Ministers Are Now Engulfed By Scandal
Emilio Lozoya. © Bloomberg *Bloomberg:* *Mexico’s Political Elite Engulfed by Scandal as Document Leaked * (Bloomberg) -- Three Mexican presidents and over a dozen former ministers and legislators were accused of bribery, according to a document attributed to a key witness, in another chapter of a growing corruption scandal that is shaking the country’s political elite. Former presidents Enrique Pena Nieto, Felipe Calderon and Carlos Salinas de Gortari are among 17 Mexican politicians and a journalist named by Emilio Lozoya, the disgraced ex-head of state oil giant Petroleos Mexic... more »
10 simultaneous waterspouts seen off the coast of Louisiana, U.S.
The Watchers » Latest articles - 13 hours ago
Up to 10 simultaneous waterspouts were seen and recorded off the coast of Louisiana on August 20, 2020. Lake Michigan currently holds the visual record of 9 occurring at once in a single photo. WOW... I am gobsmaked.... 10 #waterspouts at the same time reported off...... Read more »
Tweets For Today
Joe Biden accepts the Democratic presidential nomination with a vow to be a unifying “ally of the light” in a speech designed to present a sharp, yet hopeful, contrast with President Trump. https://t.co/r6nmXX7BDM — The Associated Press (@AP) August 21, 2020 #UPDATE Libya's warring rival governments have announced they will cease all hostilities and organise nationwide elections soon, an understanding swiftly welcomed by the United Nationshttps://t.co/EfRuFaZqsE — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 21, 2020 Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called for more st... more »
Democrat convention showcases lineup of JOKERS & THIEVES (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 639.
The real Joe Biden speaking: An antidote to the lies told by the #FakeNews media
What a great reminder of who Joe Biden really is. https://t.co/AeSYpQ6IxS — Brent Bozell (@BrentBozell) August 20, 2020 Clearly if these were quotes from Trump Democrats and their lap dogs in the #FakeNews media would say: - Trump is racist - Trump is mentally unfit to be President - Trump is a sexual harasser Yet in the video we see the #FakeNews media lying so much that they even tried to get us to believe that that little girl who was cringing at Joe's touching and smelling her wasn't in fact bothered. Share this video with your friends because they probably won't see... more »
U.S. Patriot Missile Defense Systems Can Now Kill Cruise Missiles
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1CE04C3590&share=true] The military wants to network all of its assets to provide the best air defense. The U.S. military recently conducted a live-fire target “intercept” of a mock enemy cruise missile with a Patriot missile. The missile defense demonstration resulted in a sizable explosion, as the cruise missile was hit and destroyed while flying over the desert at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. “We had success… 2 for 2,” Army Future Command Comman... more »
Syria’s Kurds: We Were Cut Out Of the Syrian Peace Negotiations
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria say that they have been excluded from next week’s scheduled peace talks aimed at creating a post-war Syrian constitution. The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria say that they have been excluded from next week’s scheduled peace talks aimed at creating a post-war Syrian constitution. U.S. diplomats say that their goal is to end the Syrian Civil War through a United Nations-backed peace process, including a constitutional convention set to meet next week. But the Kurdish-l... more »
Does India Have a Chinese Stealth Fighter Problem?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* The Chinese are seeking to intimidate India’s military by deploying two J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighters just several hundred miles from the tense border region, sparking considerable media speculation regarding the intent of the operation and potential escalation between the two countries. The Chinese are seeking to intimidate India’s military by deploying two J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighters just several hundred miles from the tense border region, sparking considerable media speculation regarding the intent of the operation and potenti... more »
The Coming Russian-Chinese Clash
*John Herbst* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The Kremlin, so ready to identify slights from Washington, has been willing to accept junior partner status in its relationship with Beijing. But how long will that last? The emerging Sino-Russian entente has rightly received a great deal of attention, but observers have missed the limitations to this entente and the first signs of problems to come. The entente is rooted in the aggressive foreign policy turn both countries took in the late 2000s. Watching the global financial crisis in 2008, Beijing decided that American decline ha... more »
What if the United States Had Invaded Cuba in 1962?
*Michael Peck* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] As it turns out, the U.S. badly underestimated the difficulty of invading Cuba. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * it wasn’t until 1992 that the United States learned what else awaited an invasion force. “Soviet officials also disclosed that they had sent Havana short-range nuclear weapons and that Soviet commanders there were authorized to use them in the event of an American invasion,” according to the *New York Times*. There were nine short-range tactical missiles with small six- to twelve-ton nuclear warheads. The missile... more »
Israeli’s Namer: The Best Armored Personnel Carrier on the Battlefield?
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2C6I9GXK15&share=true] The Namer, Hebrew for leopard, is an exceptionally heavily armored personnel carrier in use by the Israeli Defense Forces, or IDF. Here’s why it is an exceptional APC The Namer platform began life as the Merkava I tank. These indigenously-designed Israeli tanks were an excellent choice for conversion into armored personnel carriers, as their rather modest 105 millimeter main gun could not easily be upgraded to a larger gun without extens... more »
Scientists Say There’s Low Chance of Catching Coronavirus on Flight
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * Still, some individuals with the financial resources aren’t taking any chances. Due to the pandemic, private charter flights have witnessed a robust increase in business over the past several months. In what may seem to be counterintuitive, scientists are saying that the chance of a person being infected with the novel coronavirus on a flight is relatively low. In one particular case, 328 passengers and crew members were tested for COVID-19 after it was revealed that a March 31 flight from the United States to Taiwan had been carrying 12 passengers ... more »
Why the U.S. Military Needs Both 'Tactical' Nuclear Weapons and ICBMs
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * It might seem like a paradox: be ready to fight a limited “tactical” nuclear war and maintain an ability to ensure catastrophic annihilation of an enemy with nuclear weapons to keep the peace. This contradiction in terms, one might say, forms the conceptual basis for the Pentagon’s current nuclear-weapons strategy which not only calls for a new generation of ICBMs, but also directs the development and deployment of several low-yield, tactical nuclear weapons options. It might seem like a paradox: be ready to fight a limited “tactical” nuclear war and... more »
Why Did the Nazi Atomic Bomb Program Fail? It Might Have Been Racism.
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Reuters] The Nazi hierarchy regarded Einstein’s relativity theories and their progeny as “Jewish physics.” *Here's What You Need To Remember*: A German, Gustav Hertz, was on the cutting edge of research on gaseous diffusion. But Hertz’s uncle, the famous Heinrich Hertz, was Jewish. As a result, Gustav was forced out of his position as head of the physics department at Berlin Technical College. Whatever Nazi functionary replaced him evidently was unable or uninterested in continuing Hertz’s work, and the Germans never developed a... more »
For Sale: Russia's Su-57E Stealth Fighter Could Be Yours
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* When the Army-2020 International Military and Technical Forum kicks off this coming Sunday at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center of the Russian Armed Forces in Kubinka outside of Moscow, Russia could be looking to find buyers for its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter. This will mark the first time the advanced combat aircraft will be on display at the annual military hardware trade show and arms fair. When the Army-2020 International Military and Technical Forum kicks off this coming Sunday at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center of the... more »
These F-22 Upgrades Will Give The F-35 A Run For Its Money
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * America's top dogfighter will remain on top. *Key point: *While such upgrades have been planned since 2013, they only recently have been fully funded and given priority with increased budgets in FY ’19. If all goes well, the F-22 will remain on the cutting edge of air superiority into the 2060s, at which point a sixth-generation fighter is planned to take over. While much attention has been focused recently on the F-35 and F-15X, not much has been given to the U.S. Air Force’s premier air superiority fighter, the F-22 Raptor. While the Raptor was one ... more »
Is Belarus Destined to Become the Next Crimea?
*Kiron K. Skinner* *Security, Europe* Putin may be emboldened by the perception of a West greatly divided and distracted. He sees the U.S. distracted with domestic politics and COVID. How should Donald Trump and the west respond? If you’re President Trump, and you’re looking for a prudent policy that safeguards the transatlantic community and keeps Russia at bay, the situation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko presents quite a challenge. For Lukashenko, often called “Europe’s last dictator,” 26 years in power wasn’t enough. And so, earlier this month, he declared v... more »
Picture Of The Day
Women hold flowers during a demonstration against violence following recent protests to reject the presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus August 20, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Mass protests grip Belarus in biggest challenge to strongman president* (Reuters).
In DNC Speech, Boy Says Biden Helped Him Overcome Stutter
Thirteen-year-old Brayden Harrington and Joe Biden met at a February CNN town hall, where Biden spoke about overcoming a severe childhood stutter.
Postmaster Says Ballots No. 1 Priority, but Details No Plan
The outcry over mail delays and warnings of political interference have put the Postal Service at the center of the nation's tumultuous election year.
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates PM 8/21/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates PM 8/21/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest information. ◆ By Sanam Yar and Ian Prasad Philbrick *Updated Aug 21, 2020, 7:55 A**M E.T.* *Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak* More than 22,686,200 people around the world have been infected with Covid-19; 5,587,397 of them are Americans. Here is the latest map/case count. The number of daily tests conducted in the U.S. is only 52 percent of the level considered necessary to mitigate the spread of the virus. See how your state’s testing compares to othe... more »
President Trump Delivers Remarks at 2020 Council for National Policy Meeting – 11:00am Livestream…
President Trump will be delivering a speech at the 2020 Council for National Policy Meeting in Virginia. The event is expected to begin at 11:00am ET and is highly anticipated as a rebuttal to Joe Biden. [Livestream Links Below] White … Continue reading →
What do Democrat politicians love and what do they hate?
Democrat politicians love: - Violence in the streets - Antifa - Declaring all whites to be racists - Socialism - Communist China - Big Government - Sexual predators--Biden, Clinton - Women who enable sexual predators--Hillary, Harris - Judging people by the color of their skin not the content of their character - Democrats pretending to be minorities--Warren - Supreme Court legislating what Democrats can't get through Congress--redefining marriage - Censoring points of view they don't like - Forcing Christians to violate their moral principle... more »
Iran and China want Joe Biden to be President because they know he's on their side
Joe Biden flew to China with his son, Hunter, in Air Force 2. Two weeks later Hunter's company was given $1 billion of Chinese government money to invest. Hunter will make tens of millions of dollars. Meanwhile Joe Biden is constantly defending China. When Joe was VP nothing was done about unfair Chinese trade practices including China's average tariff on American goods being 4 times higher than the average American tariff on Chinese goods. When Chine lied and people died Joe Biden attacked Trump for banning travel from China to protect us. Joe's bought and paid for by China. He'l... more »
How the Agricultural Lobby Is Sabotaging Europe’s Green Deal
The European Commission's ambitous Green Deal plans are already stumbling over bureaucratic infighting and ag industry opposition.
The Great Leviathan and Man’s Rights
Man’s rights, without common power and good constitution, are nothing more than the musings of philosophers, just empty words, which have no strength to secure man’s life and property. Where there is no common power and common constitution, there can be no conception of man’s rights and injustice. The Great Leviathan, when it's founded on a good constitution, is the fountainhead of man’s rights.
The FCC Opens Public Comments on Trump’s Proposed Revisions to Section 230
President Trump signs his executive order on "Preventing Online Censorship" on May 28, 2020. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) Add the Federal Communications Commission to the list of government branches and agencies weighing in on tech industry practices. On Aug. 3, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the agency is inviting the public to comment on the petition for rulemaking filed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)—an agency within the Department of Commerce—regarding Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. The p... more »
The Intelligence Community’s Role in Countering Malign Foreign Influence on Social Media
Social media apps on an iPhone on top of a computer. (Source: magicatwork, https://flic.kr/p/nX21xv; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) In November 2017, Twitter leveraged a mixture of algorithm and analysis to scrub its vast user base to identify fraudulent accounts run by an infamous Russian troll farm. Under increasing scrutiny in the aftermath of Russian online manipulation in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the social media behemoth reported its findings to Congress. Over subsequent months, however, researchers from Clemson University placed a larg... more »
Cop Admits to Kidnapping, Tasering, and Raping Multiple Women While on the Job
[image: women]A rapist cop received a lengthy 20-year sentence after pleading guilty to raping and attacking multiple women while he was on the taxpayers' dime.
Laughing All The Way To The Bank
Steve Bannon has been arrested and charged with fraud. Michelle Goldberg writes: According to a federal indictment, Bannon, along with his associates Brian Kolfage, Andrew Badolato and Timothy Shea, ran a crowdfunding campaign, We Build the Wall, ostensibly to help fund Trump’s promised southern border barrier. The project became, said prosecutors, a source of illicit personal enrichment. We Build the Wall was run as a nonprofit, and assured donors that “100 percent of funds raised” would go toward wall construction. Some donors, said the indictment, wrote to Kolfage that “the... more »
The Dysfunctional FDA
A front-page article in Wednesday’s print edition of the Wall Street Journal is titled “Three Lost Weeks Stalled Virus Testing.” (The title in the linked e-version is slightly different.) The reporters are Stephanie Armour, Brianna Abbott, Thomas M. Burton, and Betsy McKay. The investigative report is quite good. It talks about a number of […] The post The Dysfunctional FDA appeared first on Econlib.
Candidate for Virginia Governor Supports Police and Second Amendment
[image: mitchell-shaw-candidate-for-virginia-governor-supports-police-and-second-amendment] VIDEO - In Richmond, VA Democrat Governor Ralph Northam called a special session of the general assembly to discuss among other things; criminal justice reform (aka defunding the police), greater gun control legislation, reallocating funds for police to public schools, and a moratorium on evictions. Reporter C. Mitchell Shaw for The New American talked with those the MSM ignored.
Première plainte contre la Suisse devant un tribunal arbitral
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
21-Aug-2020 Une entité juridique basée aux Seychelles reproche à la Suisse un acte législatif vieux de 30 ans, qui interdit de revendre temporairement des immeubles non agricoles.
A possible Indo-US trade agreement would be an imperialist attack on India's farmers
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
21-Aug-2020 Such a deal will have repercussions on our agricultural production and economy.
Ukraine interested in concluding FTA with Turkey – Economy Ministry
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
21-Aug-2020 Ukraine is interested in concluding a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with Turkey, which will help expand access to markets for goods and services.
Swedish Top Scientist Warns Against Relying on Masks to Stop COVID-19
[image: swedish-top-scientist-warns-against-relying-on-masks-to-stop-covid-19] According to Sweden’s top infectious disease expert, masks may not be effective at stemming the spread of COVID-19, and can be even be harmful than helpful as users tend to use masks as a crutch and avoid other measures that may be more effective because they feel secure in the masks.
First Primary School in England to Mandate Face Masks
The post First Primary School in England to Mandate Face Masks appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Spanish Doctor Destroys COVID-19 Mainstream Narrative Live on MSN
The post Spanish Doctor Destroys COVID-19 Mainstream Narrative Live on MSN appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
The Medical Industrial Complex – Virus Hunters
The post The Medical Industrial Complex – Virus Hunters appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Friday: Harley Takes Your Questions
Friday: Harley Takes Your Questions Video of Friday: Harley Takes Your Questions As the Dem convention mercifully ends, what do you think of the Biden campaign? Why does LPAC collaborate with Bill Binney, when he was involved in developing the NSA cyber security program? What are the key principles behind Lyndon LaRouche's economic forecasting and policy solutions? Send Harley your questions at *harleysch@gmail.com* Every weekday morning Harley briefs you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles. Subscribe to the LaR... more »
A month's worth of rain falls in Punjab in a day, leaving 24 dead and 18 injured, Pakistan
The Watchers » Latest articles - 15 hours ago
Persistent heavy monsoon rains hit Pakistan's Punjab Province overnight into Thursday, August 20, 2020, leaving at least 24 people dead and 18 hurt. In Lahore, more than 200 mm (8 inches) of rain fell in 24 hours, which is more than the average August rainfall...... Read more »
‘Beggers’ can’t be choosers as another meta-analysis is retracted
A group of researchers in China may be asking for a refund after, they claim, they got bad advice from a course in writing meta-analyses that led to a retraction for plagiarism and other problems. They may not be alone. We’re aware of at least nine articles with similar issues that have been retracted so … Continue reading ‘Beggers’ can’t be choosers as another meta-analysis is retracted
Californian Wildfires–Due To Climate Change?
By Paul Homewood If you tell a lie often enough…………… Major wildfires continue to spread across Northern California on Thursday as thousands more residents are forced to evacuate their homes and resource-strapped firefighters battle the blazes. California has been hit by nearly 11,000 lightning strikes that have caused more than 367 known fires across […]
Will you get the vaccine?
"Less than half of American adults say they would get a government-approved [rushed, deadly] coronavirus vaccine if one becomes widely available, new data from the NBC News|SurveyMonkey Weekly Tracking Poll show, with the majority unsure about getting the vaccine or saying they're ruling it out entirely. Forty-four percent of American adults say they would get the vaccine, with 22 percent saying they wouldn't and 32 percent saying they aren't sure... Among Republicans and those who lean Republican, 31 percent say they aren't sure whether they would get a vaccine, while 36 percent s... more »
The Special Education Witches of the Rio Grande Valley
This week, I learned of a disheartening situation in Edinburgh, Texas from Evelyn Cano and Debra Liva. They are two of the fiercest advocates for special needs kids in the entire Southwest. I had the pleasure of meeting them and... more »
Navalny's "Poisoning"& the Belarus Colour Revolution. The Saga Continues
Following up on... Russian "Opposition" Leader Alexei Navalny Poisoned, Again? *So many familiar tropes (common or overused themes or devices) in this latest episode. * *I can't be the only one realizing this. There is simply no way!* * My thoughts? * *Beside the oft repeated tropes, it's widely known and understood that Navalny is just not that influential in Russia. Despite the 5/6 eyes media claims.I see zero reason for him to have been poisoned “by Putin”- He was simply not a threat to the government or it’s position of authority in Russia. Navalny being poisoned does not bene... more »
History lesson: Gen. Smedley Butler tells all....
Born in 1881 to a family of patriotic Quakers, Smedley Butler quickly rose through the ranks of the military becoming the most decorated military figure of U.S. history- a record he holds to this day with multiple medals of honor, an Army distinguished service medal and Marine Corps Bruvet medal (to name just a few). By the end of the British-orchestrated meat grinder known as WWI, the General had become an activist patriot giving speeches across America in denunciation of the private financiers steering America’s war-driven economy. Speaking to veterans in August 1933, the genera... more »
Russia's Su-57 Can't Beat America's F-22, If The Raptor Can Keep Its Distance
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The F-22 can also detect adversaries at long ranges, and provided it can evade enemy radar can act to set up an ambush before the enemy knows it is in the area. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The design priorities of the two aircraft give the two aircraft different advantages at different ranges. The Su-57’s priorities and armament lend themselves to detection and elimination of threats at long ranges. Key to this strategy, the Su-57’s radar must be able to detect stealth jets at long ranges. The aircraft’s emphasis on speed allows it to respond... more »
These Five Submarines Could Bring on the Apocalypse
*TNI Staff* *Security, * We have picked five of the most capable nuclear-armed submarines that are either in service or will soon enter service. *Key Point*: These submarines could kill billions. While they have thankfully never been used during a shooting war, nuclear-powered submarines carrying nuclear-tipped missiles are the most deadly weapons mankind has ever devised. In some cases—as in the case of the Ohio-class submarine during the height of the Cold War—even a single vessel could reduce as many as 288 city-sized targets into radioactive ash in less than 30 minutes. Inde... more »
Fabien Cousteau's Proteus Could Be The ISS Of The Ocean
Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau — grandson of famed ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau — has announced plans to build the world's biggest underwater base for scientific research. He calls the facility "Proteus" and envisions it being the ocean equivalent of the International Space Station — a place where scientists from across the globe can work together to solve the world's biggest problems, from climate change to world hunger. read more
Melanoma: Why Lymph Nodes Matter In How Cancer Cells Spread
If you or someone you know have gotten a cancer diagnosis, you know one of the first tests is to see if it has spread to your lymph nodes. That is because they will often be a harbinger of spread to distant organs. Most cancer deaths happen after cancer spreads to other parts of the body through a process known as metastasis. This occurs when cancer cells from the primary tumor spread through blood vessels or migrate through lymphatic vessels before entering the blood. read more
Why Do So Many Republicans Back Biden: Aside From Trumpophobia, There's The Shared Value: Austerity
All those Republicans backing Biden... they should close out the campaign with a song and dance routine about how much they love Austerity. After all, the whole political class can unite around that-- both parties-- minus a handful of outliers like the Squad and some of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Biden himself is an Austerity Democrat-- always has been, always will be. In fact, when you look at the Democrats Schumer has handpicked as his team to go up against the Republican austeritarians in November, every single one of them is an Austerity kind of guy (or gal): *•* M... more »
THERE WON'T BE A BRAYDEN HARRINGTON AT THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
A consensus has formed around the final night of the Democratic convention: Joe Biden exceeded expectations and gave the speech of his life -- but the most moving moment of the night belonged to Brayden Harrington. Here's what some *New York Times* columnists and contributors said when asked what last night's best moment was: *Wajahat Ali* Brayden Harrington, a 13-year-old with a stutter, said Joe Biden listened to him and gave him courage. Brayden stood up and addressed the nation last night, and he gave us the best reason to vote for Biden.... *Jamelle Bouie* Brayden Harrington. I... more »
"NATO, Nukes, and Nazis:" Inside the Most Insane World War III Game Ever Made
*Michael Peck* *History, * [image: Reuters] Why in God’s name would anyone want to play such a game? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *What's fascinating about *NATO, Nukes & Nazis* is how it combines kooky alt history with plausible military analysis and a sophisticated conflict simulation. It’s 1990, and the Third Reich lives. Ever since World War II ended with a compromise peace between Germany and the Allies, the Cold War has been waged between the Nazis and NATO. But the German economy has soured. And, just as in 1939, Germany is going to conquer its domestic problems by ... more »
See This Plane? It Could Start a Nuclear World War III
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Don't be deceived by appearances. *Key point:* The Mercury’s abundant communications gear allows it to perform nonnuclear Command, Control and Communications (C3) operations as well. For this reason, E-6s have at times been deployed to Europe and the Middle East to serve as flying C3 hubs. For example, VQ-4 was deployed in Qatar for three years from 2006 to 2009, where it relayed information such as IED blast reports and medical evacuation requests from U.S. troops in Iraq who were out of contact with their headqu... more »
Forgotten History: 13,000 Americans Died While Training To Fight In World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* It seemed that planes were going down all over the country on a weekly basis. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Naturally, with such high numbers, the likelihood of aviation accidents increased exponentially. Many times “hot-shot” pilots fresh out of (or still in) flight school found themselves in over their heads with a high-performance aircraft beyond their capabilities. At other times, it was a moment of inattention or simply “operator error” that spelled doom. It was Christmas Day, 1944. A U.S. Navy C-47 Skytrain with five men ... more »
Russia's Navy Has Fallen Behind the U.S. Navy. Can That Change?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* A lack of firepower diminishes the Russian Navy's effectiveness. *Key Point*: The U.S. Navy sees its glass as half-empty. But to Russian observers, the American navy’s cup runneth over. Russia’s Navy is falling behind the U.S. Navy in combat power, according to Russian defense press. The Russian Navy’s combat capability was just 45 percent of the U.S. Navy’s according to an analysis by flot.com, a Russian defense Web site [English translation here]. This is down from 47 percent in 2017 and 52 percent in 2014. Exactly how these metrics were calc... more »
REVEALED: UK Officials Inflated COVID Hospital Numbers at Height of ‘Pandemic’
*21WIRE* | This latest scandal mirrors other revelations of dubious record-keeping by the government.
New Scientific Study finds we could be entering the next Grand Solar Minimum
Rahmanifard et al believe we could be entering a GSM--a long, slow dampening of the 11-year solar cycle, which, as NASA concludes, can result in a sharp cooling of the planet. The post New Scientific Study finds we could be entering the next Grand Solar Minimum appeared first on Electroverse.
Ansarallah forces score new advances in Yemen despite heavy strikes by Saudi-led Coalition
[image: Ansarallah forces score new advances in Yemen despite heavy strikes by Saudi-led Coalition] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Ansarallah forces scored new advances inside the Marib Governorate this week, as their troops took control of a number of points in this imperative region. According to reports, the Ansarallah forces were able to seize a number of hills and points outside the administrative capital of Marib, forcing the Islah militia to retreat from more areas inside the governorate. Furthermore, the Ansarallah forces are currently trying to advance in the Al-Bayda ... more »
Turkey’s alleged arms shipments to Lebanon cause security concerns: media
[image: Turkey’s alleged arms shipments to Lebanon cause security concerns: media] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Lebanese security apparatus is allegedly concerned over reports of Turkish arms shipments to the country, Al-Arabiya reported on Wednesday. According to the publication, three diplomats said they are ‘hearing’ about Turkish-backed arms movements in certain parts of Lebanon. Citing an intelligence official, the Lebanese Army recently monitored an alleged distribution of arms in the northern part of the country. “We are pretty worried about what’s going on. Continue ... more »
Colombia accuses Venezuela of seeking to buy Iranian missiles
[image: Colombia accuses Venezuela of seeking to buy Iranian missiles] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – Colombian President Ivan Duque said the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is looking to purchase Iranian missiles as it delivers weapons made in Belarus and Russia to Colombian armed groups. Duque said in an event organized via the Internet: “Information was received from international intelligence services working with us, which shows that the Nicolás Maduro dictatorship is interested in obtaining some medium and long-range missiles from Iran.” He continued, saying... more »
So much for vaccine testing...
I laughed out loud to see this tweet. It's from an Indian humorist. Background information: Modi is the Indian prime minister, and India and Pakistan are enemies. Russia is a major source of Indian weapons. Hardly diplomatic, and rather dark humor, but certainly amusing! Peter
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment