Sunday, October 11, 2020

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Bang! 5 Handgun Contenders To Dethrone The Glock
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 16 minutes ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* Is it possible? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The popularity of the Glock has led to an incredible aftermarket of almost every single part on the gun. Custom versions of the slide, trigger, and grip are made by many companies, so it’s possible to build a Glock that contains almost 90 percent non-original Glock parts. Pistols like that are often far superior to stock Glocks, with better trigger pulls, shorter trigger resets, and more grippy textures on the frame. While the Glock is the most popular modern pistol, it may not be the best gu...
Top 25: Aircraft Carriers, Battleships, Bombers, And Submarines
James Holmes, Robert Farley, The National Interest - 16 minutes ago
*James Holmes, Robert Farley* *Security, * A combined ranking. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Fortunately, the United States and the Soviet Union avoided direct conflict during the Cold War, meaning that many of the technologies and practices of advanced submarine warfare were never employed in anger. However, every country in the world that pretends to serious maritime power is building or acquiring advanced submarines. *(This is a series of 5 pieces combined for your reading pleasure that have ranked as some of our most popular ever.)* *5 Best Battleships:* Ranking the g...
White Nationalism is Growing in the U.S. Military
Jennifer Spindel, Matt Motta, Robert Ralston, The National Interest - 16 minutes ago
*Jennifer Spindel, Matt Motta, Robert Ralston* *Politics, Americas* Most Americans don’t know much about the level of white nationalism in the military – though when they find out, they’re worried about it. Americans aren't worried about white nationalism in the military – because they don't know it's there Jennifer Spindel, *University of New Hampshire*; Matt Motta, *Oklahoma State University*, and Robert Ralston, *University of Minnesota* White nationalist groups, who make up some of the most serious terror threats in the country, find new members and support in the U.S. milita...
How Russia Won World War II: Training Stalin’s Red Army Sharpshooters
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 minutes ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Stalking in the shadows, snipers played an important role in World War II, just as much as any tank, airplane or artillery piece. *Key Point*: The Germans became afraid to lift their heads in daylight hours. Captain Valsily Zaytsev was the Soviet Union’s most famous sniper, killing an estimated 400 Germans, but other snipers also racked up impressive numbers. Sergeant Nikolai Turtsev killed 135 Germans, Sergeant Mikhail Markovichenko killed 210 Germans and damaged two tanks, and Sergeant Fedor Pekov killed 344 Germans. They would all t...
Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq Announce A ‘Conditional’ Cease-Fire Against U.S. Forces
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 29 minutes ago
Mohi said the firing of rockets at US forces and diplomatic compounds had been merely 'a message that you're not welcome in the country' [File: Alaa al-Marjani/Reuters] *Reuters:* *Iraqi militias say they have halted anti-U.S. attacks* BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An array of Iran-backed Iraqi militia groups have suspended rocket attacks on U.S. forces on condition that Iraq’s government present a timetable for the withdrawal of American troops, one of the groups said on Sunday. A spokesman for Kataib Hezbollah, one of the most powerful Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq, said the group...
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 58 minutes ago
Military vehicles are seen during a parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, October 10. KCNA via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *North Korea shows off military might in nighttime parade* (Reuters).
Your Moral And Intellectual Superiors
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 58 minutes ago
Now the media is literally killing people. Noted. — marko polio (@ShetterlyMark) October 11, 2020 More from @AndreaFloresTV — Denver Dept of Excise and Licenses confirms “there is no record for an active licensed security guard now or ever for an individual named Matthew Doloff or Dolloff. If he was operating as a security guard,… Continue reading →
National cattlemen’s organizations split on RFID for traceability
Dan Flynn, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
Cattlemen and ranchers have three national organizations vying for their loyalty and support, and they don’t always agree on policy. That’s apparently going to be true for something as simple as whether the interstate movement of cattle should require the use of radio-frequency ear-tags for traceability purposes. Commonly referred to as RFID, electronic ear-tags are... Continue Reading
Part One: Stay in compliance with remote auditing  
Laura Mushrush, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
In part one of this four-part series with SafetyChain Software, Food Safety News explores the role of remote auditing during the COVID-19 era. What is a remote audit? A remote audit is conducted partially or entirely off-site. Even during the COVID era with limited travel and reduced access for onsite inspection, it still covers everything... Continue Reading
Girl suffers complications after Salmonella infection
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
A mother has revealed her daughter developed arthritis linked to contracting Salmonella while on holiday in the Canary Islands. Eleven-year-old Phoebe Bettey, from Plymouth in England, went to Lanzarote with family in late July 2019. They stayed at the Holiday Village Lanzarote, run by tour operator TUI UK. One week into the holiday, Phoebe fell... Continue Reading
Warning letter sent after dangerous mislabeling leads to recall
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company... Continue Reading
October 12 2020 – Reader Tips
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
Happy Thanksgiving! Your tips are welcome in the comments.
Isle of Man mulls food hygiene rating system
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
The Isle of Man is considering introducing a food hygiene ratings system. A comment period has been opened seeking views from the public, food business operators, and those working in industry on the proposal, which includes display of food hygiene ratings on premises, websites and social media platforms. Comments must be submitted by Nov. 26.... Continue Reading
Feel Good Moment Of The Day
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 hour ago
People are sick of Andy Tifa blocking traffic. pic.twitter.com/8ATnLq92pW — Steve Inman (@SteveInmanUIC) October 11, 2020
New York Times’ Crazy Sanger: Trump’s Declassifications Make Him An Authoritarian
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 52 minutes ago
By Clay Waters ~ New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger didn’t mince words in Sunday’s “news analysis”: “Trump Turns Power of State Against Foes, Like an Authoritarian.” (But evidently not “authoritarian” enough to censor Sanger’s crazed criticism?) President Trump’s order to his secretary of state to declassify thousands of Hillary Clinton’s emails, along with […]
4 Women Who Clerked Or Studied Under Her Share How They View Amy Coney Barrett
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 hour ago
By Rachel del Guidice ~ Amanda Rauh-Bieri, just out of law school, knew exactly who she wanted to clerk for. It wasn’t a lawyer or judge she had been following for years, or even months. Instead, it was Amy Coney Barrett, who was about to be seated as a new judge on the Chicago-based U.S. […]
October 12th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1362
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
In 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 Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
The Covid-19 Pandemic Continues To Grip The U.S.
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*Daily Mail:* *CDC forecasts coronavirus death toll to hit 233,000 by the end of the month with as many as 6,800 new fatalities in the last week of October alone * * The CDC's national ensemble forecast uses 41 different independent models to create its own prediction * The national ensemble predicts a total of 224,000 to 233,000 COVID-19 deaths reported by October 31 * It also predicts 2,800 to 6,800 new deaths will likely be reported during the week ending October 31 * More than 7.7 million Americans have already tested positive for the virus; the death toll stands at 214,...
Monday October 12th – Open Thread
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
Our 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 … Continue reading →
2020 Nobel Peace Prize
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 hour ago
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Nobel Peace Prize Committee Ignores the Elephant in the Room, Gives Prize to Some UN Committee. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
Voting In Los Angeles? Do You Need Some Down-Ballot Suggestions?
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 1 hour ago
All my Los Angeles friends are driving me crazy about down-ballot races. We all have our ballots and everyone wants to vote NOW. So, here are my suggestions. The only candidates endorsed by Blue America-- so the only thoroughly vetted candidates are incumbent Congressman Ted Lieu and for Los Angeles County District Attorney challenger George Gascón. All the rest is just my personal preferences. I'll start with Congress: *•* CA-23- Although I'm not big on lesser of two evils candidates Kim Mangone isn't that bad and she's running against Republican minority leader Kevin McCarth...
Biden - Harris Campaign Event In Arizona Did Not Draw One Supporter
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Biden and Harris hold a campaign event in Arizona and the local news can’t believe that not one supporter showed up! pic.twitter.com/JKj0fPi6Jj — David Croom - (ツ) (@dailycallout) October 11, 2020 *WNU Editor:* For a campaign that is suppose to be anywhere from 10% to 16% ahead in the polls, this lack of support is weird. Correction. Really weird! *Update:* Wow! This can't be true. Or is it? .... *50 million people tuned into the Rush Limbaugh Trump interview*. *Update #2:* The New York Times is now reminding everyone on the power of Conservative talk radio .... *Talk Radio Is T...
The End of Trump’s Fifth Avenue
Robert Reich - 1 hour ago
“I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose...
President Trump's Silence On The Armenia - Azerbaijan War Is Raising Concerns Among The U.S.-Armenian Community
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*Laura Kelly, The Hill:* *Trump silence on Nagorno-Karabakh weighs on Armenian-American voters* President Trump’s silence on a weeks-long conflict in the southern Caucasus is roiling the Armenian community in the U.S., which is expressing outrage over a lack of action by the administration. The Armenian American community, which numbers about 1.5 million, has called for the president and Congress to condemn Azerbaijan for an outbreak of fighting last month in the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh that they view as part of their historic homeland. They are further outrage...
The Status Quo Is The Real ‘Existential Threat’: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 3 hours ago
War is mass murder. Speaking out against it is more important than people’s emotional comfort. It’s worth disrupting family dinners over. It’s worth jeopardizing friendships over. History won’t look kindly on those who chose silent complicity over anti-imperialism. ~ I still regularly stop and gawk […]
‘It’s Global Dictatorship’ | 2,000 Protesters Denounce Govt COVID Measures at Rome Rally
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
RT Around 2,000 people took part in an anti-government protest in Rome, which ended in a stand-off with police. Tensions broke out when police carried away a demonstrator who reportedly refused to show his ID after being stopped for not wearing a face mask end
HUGE FIND! Hillary Clinton Emails Contain An Entry Asking About Gilgamesh and Buried Nephilim!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
DAHBOO77 You can follow the links below and also follow the instructions in this video to find the info. The entry specifically speaks on Nephilim and Gilgamesh. Learn More: https://foia.state.gov/Search/Results… – F-2019-02110 Denetra D Senigar “Requesting documents pertaining to the resurrection chamber of Gilgamesh, the location of his body and the location of the buried …
Global Famine Pushes Food Prices Into Hyperdrive, Bank Of Japan Joins CBDC Push Ending Cash Forever
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Silver Report Uncut Food shortages are already a serious problem for millions of people according to a new report. Crop failure through various events this year have led to huge food shortages across the world. Drought conditions affected much of Europe and lead to lower yields while the same held true for Midwestern grain and …
Andy Schectman: Smart Money Is Moving Into Silver
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Arcadia Economics Usually when there’s a big economic event, you see that the “smart money” saw it in advance and acted before it was too late. #AndySchectman of Miles Franklin is seeing that happen right now in the #silver market, and to find out why, click to watch the video now! end
US, UK, and France Block Ex-OPCW Chief’s Testimony at UN
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
US, UK, and France Block Ex-OPCW Chief’s Testimony at UN by Dave DeCamp, https://news.antiwar.com/ Jose Bustani was set to deliver a statement on the Douma investigation On Monday, at the UN Security Council, the US, the UK, France, and allies blocked testimony from a former director-general of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons …
Rapid Convergence of the Pieces for Global Control Grid now Happening – Holly and Tony
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
aminutetomidnite Episode 332 of the A Minute To Midnite Show. Tony and Holly discuss some of the recent developments that show how quickly the Global Beast totalitarian system is being implemented. end
Pope Francis Says New World Order Needs to Happen Now With United Nations in Charge
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Pope Francis Says New World Order Needs to Happen Now With United Nations in Charge by Ethan Huff, https://www.naturalnews.com/Index.html (Natural News) In his latest Fratelli Tutti (Brothers All) encyclical letter, Pope Francis issues a plea for the nations of the world to hand their reins of power over to the United Nations, which Francis says will lead us …
David H. Smith: Strong Tailwinds in Store for Metals
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Palisade Radio Tom welcomes David H. Smith, Senior Analyst for The Morgan Report, to the show. David discusses how to outperform other investors in the markets and what pitfalls to avoid. He outlines three strategies investors could deploy to find good opportunities. He gives us an overview of the metals current technical picture and the …
Oreo Releases New Rainbow Cookies To Celebrate Partnership With LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group PFLAG That Confirms People In Their Rebellion To God
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Oreo Releases New Rainbow Cookies To Celebrate Partnership With LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group PFLAG That Confirms People In Their Rebellion To God by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ Groups like PFLAG, and cookie maker Oreo, are confirming lost people in their sins, telling them they are fine “just as they are”, sentencing them to an eternity apart from God …
More on why OUTCOMES show Republican "economics" betrays markets, fiscal sense and the future: Chapter 11's second part.
David Brin, CONTRARY BRIN - 1 hour ago
Last time we did part one of Chapter 11 of Polemical Judo, showing many of the hypocrisies of Republican claims to be the defenders of enterprise and markets and a functionally positive, growing economy. Democrats harp on the *unfairness* of skyrocketing wealth and power disparities *as they should! * But this chapter shows that the GOP commits treason against their *own declared values! *And that is definitely a powerful point. Now comes part two... though I am already resigned that not a single member of the Democratic political caste or the punditry will pay the slightest h...
Here Is The Newest Favorite Military Social Media Trend
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
View this post on Instagram @doggface208 and I killed this one ♠️ A post shared by Joseph Watanabe 🇺🇸 (@iamtheadventure) on Sep 30, 2020 at 5:52pm PDT View this post on Instagram Cranberry juice challenge accepted. @havokjournal @iamtheadventure @doggface208 @moviehawk @justinmelnick @mullet_operandi @k2_larosa A post shared by Clandestine Media Group (@clandestine_media) on Oct 4, 2020 at 9:22am PDT *Task & Purpose:* *Cranberry juice and Fleetwood Mac may be our new favorite military social media trend * Yes, it appears that your latest military social media trend has arriv...
State to review FTA with China before implementation: Minister Fayyaz
bilaterals.org - 2 hours ago
12-Oct-2020 Maldives Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail, asserted the incumbent administrations intention to review the free trade agreement signed with China during the presidency of Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
China's Wang Yi to ink free trade agreement today
bilaterals.org - 2 hours ago
12-Oct-2020 The Free Trade Agreement between Cambodia and China will be signed during a two-day state visit by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Phnom Penh today, according to an official announcement on Saturday.
History Lesson: One World War II Conference Laid The Foundation For Hitler's Demise
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The Argentia Conference helped forge the grand alliance that ultimately prevailed during World War II. A British battleship and an American cruiser converged secretly in a remote bay on the Newfoundland coast early in August 1941. There, during a few days, one of the most momentous meetings of the 20th century would bring forth a historic resolution that would guide the Allies to victory in World War II and would seek to pave the way for eventual global unity. On Saturday, August 2, President Franklin D. Roosevelt jauntily informed ho...
Who Really Raised the Flag on Iwo Jima and Why Does it Matter?
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Pacific* For over seventy years, Marine Corps misidentified two men who raised the first flag on Iwo Jima. The Marine Corps announced this Wednesday, August 24, 2016 that it has revised the identification of two of the men who raised the first flag on Iwo Jima. Marine Corps commandant General Robert B. Neller stated in an address on the revelation: “Our history is important, and we owe it to our Marines and their families to ensure it is as accurate as possible. After we reviewed the second flag raising and found inconsistencies, we wanted to...
On The Rigveda’s Cosmological Hymn
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 2 hours ago
The *Rigveda *makes references to the theories of creation of the world in several hymns from Mandala 2 to Mandala 9, but in Mandala 10, for the first time, we find hymns dedicated to cosmology. The hymn 129 of Mandala 10 is a famous cosmological hymn, but it’s a strange cosmological hymn because it states that the gods came after the universe got created, which means that even the gods don’t know when and how the universe was created. The hymn begins with a mention of the nonexistence where there is the ultimate source of creation, the “One,” which assumes a cosmic egg like form i...
Why The Pentagon Must Focus On Taiwan
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
China’s Ministry of Defense (Photo by Xinhua) *Elbridge Colby and Jim Mitre, War On The Rocks*: *Why The Pentagon Should Focus On Taiwan * China is now the official “pacing threat” for the U.S. armed forces. Simply put, the Pentagon considers the People’s Liberation Army its most serious competition. This is a major and vital shift. But competing with China is a tremendously broad concept that could take any number of forms, and the reality is that China is too powerful to permit the U.S. defense establishment to fritter away money. The Defense Department needs to focus. Most of...
fire is the quality of regeneration
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 3 hours ago
10-11 Brazil death rate overall 150.5/5100= 2.95%. 34.6/431.5= 8% increase/day infections https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/brazil …………………………………………….. Colombia 8.4/92= 8.1% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/colombia ………………………………………………….. India 74/794= 9.3% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/india …………………………………………………………………… Indonesia 4.5/60.4= 7.45% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/indonesia …………………………………….. Italy 5.7/69= 8.3% increase/day https://www.worldomet...
Police use of deadly force is not about racism
Charles R. Anderson, Ph.D., An Objectivist Individualist - 3 hours ago
Police use of deadly force is not about racism Reality is far more complicated, but agenda-pushing activists don’t want to discuss it David Wojick The screaming headline said "*Black Americans 2.5X more likely than whites to be killed by police.*" The statement is false. It is the kind of assertion that is used to claim police are systemically racist. It leads to fewer police, fewer arrests, more crime, more racial discord, and more innocent black deaths. Accurate, honest statistics show just the opposite. When police must use deadly force, *whites* are more likely to be killed ...
Unsung Heroes of World War II: Britain's Royal Merchant Navy
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The British Royal Merchant Navy was in action from beginning to end during the war. *Key Point*: Overlooked by the majority of historians, the sacrifice of Britain’s civilian fourth service in 1939-1945 has faded. None of the Allied services engaged in World War II was in action longer or suffered a higher percentage of casualties than the British Merchant Navy. The unsung heroes who plied the world’s sea-lanes under the Red Ensign, nicknamed the “Red Duster,” were on the front lines from beginning to end. Their war began less than nin...
Ultimate Weapon: The Sniper Unit Was Perfected in World War II
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, World* [image: Wikimedia Commons] When World War II began, a new style of warfare was introduced; it was capable of swift and extensive movement and created very different battlefield conditions in a variety of theaters worldwide. In these conditions, the art of the sniper could be adapted to produce an effective weapon. The art of sniping developed from the sharpshooting practiced during earlier conflicts. During the 19th century, the steadily improving technology of the rifle led to the use of sharpshooters during the American Civil War and ...
Malaysia Update 2020: Alternative Visions for Malaysia
New Mandala, New Mandala - 3 hours ago
Venue: Virtual event Date: Wednesday, 21 October, 2020 – 16:00 to Friday, 23 October, 2020 – 14:30 The Malaysia Update is one of the most well-known conferences on Malaysia outside of the country, and builds on ANU’s commitment to research in the field of Malaysian studies. This annual event is hosted by the ANU Malaysia... The post Malaysia Update 2020: Alternative Visions for Malaysia appeared first on New Mandala.
Giddy Up: It’s Time to Kick-start the 2020 Election Ground Reports – What Are You Seeing?
sundance, The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
It’s that time again when we kick-off the pre-election ground reports. With Treepers in every state, your information is actually a great insight into the political landscape. Individual reports are obviously anecdotal; however, when they are compiled on a larger … Continue reading →
Signs Saudis Are Edging Towards Historic Israel Peace
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Signs Saudis Are Edging Towards Historic Israel Peace by Frank Gardner, https://www.bbc.com/news Will they or won’t they? It’s a question on a lot of people’s minds in the Middle East right now. Are Saudi Arabia’s rulers, historically critics of Israel and its treatment of the Palestinians, finally edging closer to normalising relations with the country …
The Church of the Holy State – Worship Service!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
corbettreport VIDEO COURTESY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZJ… SHOW NOTES AND MP3: https://www.corbettreport.com/?p=26818 The very Reverend Statist Jim Corbett leads the Church of the Holy State in a Worship Service. In today’s sermon, he exposes the greatest heresy of all: Statheism. end
Axel Merk: Boatloads of Money Coming No Matter Who Wins
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
Axel Merk: Boatloads of Money Coming No Matter Who Wins by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Saturday Night Post) Money manager Axel Merk manages about $1 billion in assets. Surprisingly, the signals he is getting from the markets are relatively calm despite the political storm sweeping the country. Merk explains, “The markets are not pricing in a panic. There …
Dive! Dive! These are the 5 Worst Submarines of All Time
James Holmes, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*James Holmes* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2X0I9C9O5Z&share=true] Sometimes mistakes happen and sometimes a sub is just poorly made. *Key Point: *Not all submarines are built equally. Here is how some of the worst failed and even sadly cost lives. What a drag. *Top Gun* was about the best of the best flitting around the skies, kept aloft by a lonely impulse of delight. This list of History's Worst 5 Submarines catalogues the worst of the worst lumbering around in the briny deep. Such a vessel is a millstone d...
How Japan's Emperor Remained on His Throne (Even After the Allies Won WWII)
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Hirohito, Japan’s Emperor Showa, survived atomic bombs, a palace revolt, and defeat to retain the dynasty’s throne for his heirs. *Key Point*: Hirohito may have won victory after all. It was fated to be the last wartime conference of the Big Three Allies of World War II, but it was the first not attended by the late American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had died at age 63 on April 12, 1945. Taking his place was the new president, Harry S. Truman, also 63, whom neither British Prime Minister Winston Churchill nor Soviet Generalissi...
The Polish Soldiers Who Helped Defeat Hitler in Normandy: A Forgotten Story
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Polish soldiers fought bravely in Normandy during the closing of the Falaise Pocket. *Key Point*: Poland helped to win a war but lost the peace. The dismemberment of Poland by the German and Soviet armies in September and early October 1939 saw the temporary destruction of the Polish armed forces. Only three destroyers and two submarines reached British ports to continue operations against the Germans. Despite the carnage of the September campaign, many Polish soldiers and civilians managed to make their way to Syria and France via Rom...
Mob Armed With Metal Bars And Fireworks Attack Police Station In Paris Suburb
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Daily Mail/Reuters:* *Dozens of attackers armed with metal bars and fireworks storm Paris police station as ministers blame drug trafficking gangs for violent raid * * 40 people tried to storm a police station in Paris suburbs on Saturday night * Barrage of fireworks were seen going off in the direction of the police station * Images showed smashed windows at the station and damaged cars About 40 unidentified people armed with metal bars and using fireworks as projectiles tried to storm a police station in the Paris suburbs on Saturday night, officials said. 'Violent att...
Short story: The Rumor of Dragons
Ethical Technology - 4 hours ago
I worked regularly with murderers and worse, but the only patient that scared me was the young prosthetics engineer with a brainhack addiction I met in my office once a week.
Police Violence In Latin America 'Out Of Control'
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
*DW:* *Police violence in Latin America 'out of control' * In Latin America, the coronavirus pandemic and police brutality are rife. People are regularly killed during protests or in police custody. Why are security forces so ruthless? In Chile, there is currently widespread outrage about the case of a young demonstrator who was thrown off a bridge by a police officer at the start of the month. During the mass protests late last year calling for better health care, security forces are reported to have killed more than 30 people. Hundreds of demonstrators also suffered eye injuries...
Belarus President Lukashenko Visits Jail To Hold Talks With Detained Political Opponents
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
© Telegram / @pul_1 *RT:* *Belarus’ Lukashenko meets JAILED opposition activists, talks constitutional reform * Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has paid an unexpected visit to a detention center in Minsk, meeting incarcerated members of the so-called ‘Coordination council of the opposition’. The unusual move was reported by local media on Saturday, with a short video from the meeting emerging on social media later in the day. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* This trip to the prison is interesting. I do not see Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko making a comprom...
Another Day Of Mass Protests In Belarus
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*DW: **Belarusian protesters clash with police, dozens arrested * A day after President Alexander Lukashenko met with detained opposition leaders, authorities cracked down on protesters in Minsk. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said the opposition will continue to demand fresh elections. Belarus police relied on force to disperse protesters gathered in the country's capital, Minsk, on Sunday for a march to show their opposition to the government of strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko. Large numbers of black-clad masked police, internal troops and men in plainclothes could be seen em...
Thinking about getting up and walking out of "the Movie"
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 5 hours ago
*Spoiler Alert - do not read the following post* *if you do not want to become depressed* As mentioned at the end of the previous post, today I made one of my regular visits to my handicapped brother across town. During the drive to his place, I stopped at the local grocery store to get a few treats. My nine years younger brother, Paul, lives in a staffed assisted living facility where the government authorities have kept the four residents in lockdown for eight months. When I got to the grocery store, I noticed a new sign outside, demanding anyone who entered *wear a mask.* ...
COVID Shocker: WHO Does Policy U-Turn, Condemns Use of Lockdowns
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 5 hours ago
*21WIRE* | WHO official categorically rebukes use of lockdowns by authoritarian governments in the UK, Spain and elsewhere.

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