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CFACT11 hours ago
Repent all ye climate heretics! Watch new Morano Minute"Environmentalism seems to be the religion of choice for urban atheists" - Michael Crichton The post Repent all ye climate heretics! Watch new Morano Minute appeared first on CFACT. read more
CFACT11 hours ago
Hijacking natural gas #2Who paid for the Yale University report that suggested we should call “natural gas” methane? The post Hijacking natural gas #2 appeared first on CFACT. read more
Lawfare13 hours ago
Intern with Lawfare!Lawfare is now accepting spring 2022 internship applications through the Brookings Institution. The internship will be conducted remotely. Apply here . Overview Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings—one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! Interns spend approximately 10 weeks remotely working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and ce... read more
Lawfare13 hours ago
Lawfare Live: Scott Anderson and David Priess on Afghanistan and What Comes NextOn Friday, August 27 at 2:30 p.m. EST, join *Lawfare’s* Scott R. Anderson and David Priess to discuss developments in Afghanistan and what’s to come through the lenses of their own experiences working overseas for the U.S. government. Scott R. Anderson spent several years working on Middle East issues as an attorney-adviser for the U.S. Department of State, and was the legal adviser for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, immediately following the 2011 U.S. withdrawal from that country. David Priess served at the CIA as an intelligence officer, a manager, and a daily intelligence b... read more
The Duran10 hours ago
Australia Trucker Strike and the hunt for the Elevator Sneezer
Australia Trucker Strike and the hunt for the Elevator Sneezer ****News Topic 531***** Australian Truck Drivers Vow To Block Every Major Highway In Radical Anti-Lockdown Strike Australian Truck Drivers Vow To Block Every Major Highway In Radical Anti-Lockdown Strike As Australians take to the streets to protest the country’s lockdown measures – most recently clashing […] read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
EXPOSED: Transcript of CalPERS Closed Session on Ben Meng Departure Shows Clear and Extensive Violations of Transparency Laws, Builds Case for Contempt Ruling by Judge Markman (Presiding)Oops! CalPERS released nearly all of a transcript of a board meeting after Ben Meng's resignation that it was fighting to keep secret. read more
The National Interest10 hours ago
China's Nightmare: Meet the Fearsome Nimitz-Class Carriers*Sebastien Roblin* *Aircraft Carriers, World* The Nimitz-class carriers are scheduled to remain in service for fifty years, until the mid-2020s. However, they may last longer than that, simply because there is no clear need to replace them - they are unquestionably the world's most powerful ships. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Following three catastrophic carrier accidents during the 1960s, the Nimitz-class was designed to be especially resilient to damage and has three hangars separated by heavy steel doors to prevent fires from spreading. Giant aircraft carriers have bec... read more
The National Interest10 hours ago
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment: What Difference Will It Make? *Trevor Filseth* *economy, Americas* Most Americans who rely on Social Security payments use them to cover a large part of their budget. The Social Security Administration has been forecasted by the Senior Citizens League forecasts that the Social Security Administration will raise the monthly payments by as much as 6.2 percent—the single largest increase since the early 1980s—in 2022. The average balance is roughly $1,500 per month; a 6.2 percent increase would raise it to around $1,600 per month on average. This increase comes as part of a “cost of living adjustment,” a yearl... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
"Some Things Are Best Left Alone"
*"Some Things Are Best Left Alone"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "A great headline from yesterday’s AP: "US Troops Surge Evacuations Out of Kabul But Threats Persist." Yes, U.S. troops are launching a major “reverse assault”… surging out of Afghanistan like water down a toilet drain. But at least they tried! In some countries, women appear on the beach – in public – with practically no clothes on. In others, such as Afghanistan under the Taliban, they cover up, head to toe. Which one is right? We don’t know. We only know which we like. And even as to that – seeing the state of... read more
Inexplicata-The Journal of Hispanic Ufology10 hours ago
Costa Rica: Anomalous Object Recorded Over Construction Site
*Source: Cial Investigación OVNI CR* *Date: 08.17.2021* *Cial Investigación OVNI CR reports:* "UFO recorded while a building was under construction". No specifics given beyond a comment that it is a view from "Carpintera (San Rafael, Provincia de Cartago) looking toward the Irazú volcano." VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Ke7x3zZwtOI Inexplicata Podcasts covering items from UFO / paranormal history in Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
A Visual Guide To Flights In And Out Of KabulSince 14 August, the country receiving most flights from Kabul was Pakistan. Illustration: Miles Probyn/Guardian Design *The Guardian*: *Evacuating Afghanistan: a visual guide to flights in and out of Kabul* *Flights stopped as the Taliban seized control, but numbers are back up and the vast majority of aircraft are now military* Kabul airport’s air traffic now seems to be at a stable level due to an increase in military aircraft evacuating people, new Guardian analysis has revealed. Fewer than 15 aircraft arrived or departed each day between 16 and 19 August, according to ... read more
Accidental Deliberations10 hours ago
#Elxn44 RoundupThis and that from the federal election campaign. - Canadians for Tax Fairness sets out its platform for a fair and equitable tax system. And Katrina Vandenheuvel makes the case for a tax on windfall pandemic profits in particular. - Sue Capon reports that Revera's response to being required to provide basic protections to people in long-term care has been to start slashing staff. Which makes it particularly significant that Jagmeet Singh is pushing to nationalize Revera in particular as part of a plan to take for-profit operators out of the long-term care system. - PressProgre... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
"Most People..."
"Most people find facts irritating. Facts interfere with their systems of denial." - Walter Darby Bannard read more
Inexplicata-The Journal of Hispanic Ufology10 hours ago
Costa Rica: An Unusual Nocturnal Photograph
*Source: Cial Observación OVNI CrDate: 08.22.2021* *Costa Rica: An Unusual Nocturnal Photograph* Cial Observación OVNI reports: "This object has been among the clearest and most impressive that we have captured. It was behind our own house and issued a low-frequency buzzing sound. Heredia, Costa Rica. North sector with a view toward Cerro Zurquí." Inexplicata Podcasts covering items from UFO / paranormal history in Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
The Taliban Are Calling The Shots On Evacuation Operations And Plans*Daily Mail:* *So much for Joe's threats: Taliban IGNORE Biden's demand to let civilians into Kabul airport and westerners are beaten. US airlifts more than 19K in 24 hours as desperate Afghans cause a STAMPEDE at the airport amid fears of an ISIS-K attack* * Desperate Afghans waded through sewage at Kabul airport today in a last-ditch effort to escape Taliban rule * Evacuees said they had been attacked by the Taliban and prevented from getting to Kabul airport * The reports emerged less than 24 hours after President Biden said the Taliban needed to let people leave * Fea... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Yes, OnlyFans Reversed Its Ban on ‘Sexually Explicit’ ContentThe platform said that it stood for “inclusion,” and "will continue to provide a home for all creators.” read more
Accidental Deliberations11 hours ago
Wednesday Morning LinksMiscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Rhianna Schmunk reports on British Columbia's application of a reinstated mask mandate. And Cameron MacLean reports on Manitoba's plan for both mask and vaccine requirements. But Adam Hunter finds no willingness whatsoever from the Moe government to acknowledge the cresting fourth wave, or do anything to keep people safe and healthy. Which is to say that it's well worth listening as Sarath Peiris makes the case for medical health officers to be fully independent to ensure that political motivations don't override public health. ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago
“A Pathologist Summary Of What These Jabs Do To The Brain And Other Organs”
*“A Pathologist Summary Of What These Jabs * *Do To The Brain And Other Organs”* "A scientific clarification of what these injections do in the head and other organs of the vaccinated people." by Dr. Ryan Cole Google Blogger will not allow embedding this material. Please view the video here on Rumble: - https://rumble.com/ ○ *Related:* *Sucharit Bhakdi: COVID-19 Vaccination Is * *Greatest Threat Humanity Ever Faced"* by The Herland Report "Covid-19 vaccination is greatest threat humanity ever faced: Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi, forefront virus expert in microbiology in Germany, is one of the ... read more
Modern Tokyo Times11 hours ago
Miyuki Yamada becomes youngest Japanese Paralympics medalist with silver in swimmingMiyuki Yamada becomes youngest Japanese Paralympics medalist with silver in swimming Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Miyuki Yamada made Japanese Paralympic history by becoming the youngest ever medalist for Japan. This tenacious young lady took silver in the 100 meter-backstroke S2 class to the eventual winner Pin Xiu Yip of Singapore. Yamada […] The post Miyuki Yamada becomes youngest Japanese Paralympics medalist with silver in swimming first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
TDW12 hours ago
A Note on Ivermectin
We get a ton of questions about ivermectin for the prevention and treatment of COVID. Many people ask for a prescription for this pharmaceutical. Ivermectin is a well-known medicine that is approved as an antiparasitic by the WHO and the FDA. It is widely used in low- and middle-income countries to treat worm infections. With … Continue reading "A Note on Ivermectin" The post A Note on Ivermectin appeared first on TDW. read more
Turcopolier12 hours ago
The Face of Islam – re-posted 25 August 2021576 total views, 576 views today read more
Turcopolier12 hours ago
Governor Abbott deputizes Texas National Guard for the Border
“Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday authorized the Texas National Guard to arrest people who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border and violate state law. The National Guard also is helping with the early stages of constructing border barriers and a border … Continue reading → read more
IER13 hours ago
Remembering Synfuels, 35 Years LaterThe Synthetic Fuels Corporation (SFC) might be the biggest boondoggle you’ve never heard of. Established under the Energy Security Act… The post Remembering Synfuels, 35 Years Later appeared first on IER. read more
Lawfare13 hours ago
Disrupting Cryptocurrencies 2: Lessons From the Poly 'Hack'A photographer's depiction of bitcoin as green blocks that look like cash (Flickr/Tiger Pixel,https://flic.kr/p/miWN4g; CC BY NC ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ On Aug. 10, the Poly Network was hacked for a record-setting $600 million theft. While the hack itself was substantial, the events and remedial efforts that followed were far more impactful than the financial harm. The cryptocurrency community’s reaction to the theft should alert regulators to the centralized reality of this ecosystem. Despite the decentralized claims, there are a few entities th... read more
Greencrow As The Crow Flies10 hours ago
Why is British Columbia forcing Unhealthy Masks on school children and other living things?
*A Mother Caught in the Act of* *Destroying Her Child Forever* The Bullshitter has spoken and the formerly free citizens of British Columbia obey. She's announced *without any democratic and/or legal mandate to do so*...an opprobrious re-introduction of the universal masking protocol. You remember the one...the masking protocol British Columbia abandoned in early summer 2021 when the Whoregun quietly cancelled the "Emergency" legislation that "legalized" the criminal Experimental mRNA Graphene Oxide nanoparticle Injections. What?! Has the Whoregun reinstated the "Emergency" Legis... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
In Brazil, tax revenues keep rising in July – highest since 1995RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the Federal Tax Service, the collection of taxes and duties in July amounted to R$171.270 (US$33) billion. The result represents a real increase (adjusting for inflation) of 35.47% compared to the same month of 2020. Compared to June this year, the tax collection increased by 23.67%. The amount […] The post In Brazil, tax revenues keep rising in July – highest since 1995 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Argentina has seen a steady decline in coronavirus cases over the past 13 weeksRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health announced today that the number of people infected with coronavirus has decreased by more than 85% between the peak in May and last week. According to the analysis of the National Epidemic Office Covid-19 for the 34th epidemiological week, the number of reported coronavirus cases was […] The post Argentina has seen a steady decline in coronavirus cases over the past 13 weeks appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
Haunting Photos of Bangladesh's COVID PandemicDHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug 25 (IPS) - Documentary photographer and filmmaker Mohammad Rakibul Hasan has documented the health crisis in Bangladesh over the past several months. In these haunting images, Hasan brings to life the conditions in which many patients are being treated in poor conditions exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full story, “Haunting Photos of Bangladesh's COVID Pandemic”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
Cuba, a Small Island State Seeking to Manage Its VulnerabilityHAVANA, Aug 25 (IPS) - This article forms part of the special IPS coverage of the Solutions Forum, a high-level conference of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to be held Aug. 30-31.Cuba, already beset by hurricanes, floods, droughts that deplete its main water sources, among other natural disasters, has seen its socioeconomic difficulties, similar to those faced by other Caribbean island nations, aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full story, “Cuba, a Small Island State Seeking to Manage Its Vulnerability”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Journalism to stop migrants from being perceived as “Martians from another world”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Thousands of Latin, African and Asian people have been clandestinely crossing Latin America from north to south for years in search of a better life, in an exodus of "Martians" that a group of journalists has documented in the project "Migrantes de otro mundo" (Migrants from another world). "There is […] The post Journalism to stop migrants from being perceived as “Martians from another world” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT12 hours ago
Extreme Temperatures?By Paul Homewood If anybody thinks the British climate is changing, they should mail their brains to Brains4Us, and ask for a newer model! https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadcet/graphs/HadCET_act_graphEX.gif There is no runaway warming, no extreme temperatures and we aren’t about to turn into the South of France. There is just the same old weather […] read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Alleged coup d’état in Bolivia: OAS’ Almagro calls allegations against him ‘infamous’RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Uruguayan Luis Almagro, has dismissed as "infamy" the accusations that he was involved in the alleged coup d'état in Bolivia in 2019, claiming that he did not recognize the constitutionality of the government of Jeanine Áñez. Almagro asserted that the OAS […] The post Alleged coup d’état in Bolivia: OAS’ Almagro calls allegations against him ‘infamous’ appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Former Bolivian President Áñez after her suicide attempt: “I don’t want to live anymore”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bolivia's former interim president, Jeanine Áñez, 54, declared Tuesday (24) that she "no longer wants to live" and rejected the medication imposed on her, which she claims to have known nothing about. She stated this three days after her suicide attempt in prison, where she has been held in pre-trial […] The post Former Bolivian President Áñez after her suicide attempt: “I don’t want to live anymore” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Modern Tokyo Times12 hours ago
Iran abuse in Evin Prison showed by Edalat-e AliIran abuse of prisoners in Evin Prison showed by Edalat-e Ali Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The brutality of Evin Prison in Tehran was shown by Edalat-e Ali (Ali’s Justice) after they hacked into the surveillance system. This notorious prison in Tehran is synonymous with political torture, the persecution of religious […] The post Iran abuse in Evin Prison showed by Edalat-e Ali first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Ecuador and Mexico to begin Free Trade talks “immediately” – Foreign MinisterRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Ecuador and Mexico will begin "immediately" with the aim of incorporating the Andean country into the Pacific Alliance, confirmed Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Mauricio Montalvo. On Wednesday, Ecuador's "Minister of Production Julio José Prado's team will begin talks and, in fact, he has […] The post Ecuador and Mexico to begin Free Trade talks “immediately” – Foreign Minister appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
International Bird Rescue12 hours ago
“Little Mike” grows up; Returned to Elegant Tern colony in Southern California
This bird release was extra special: Little Mike the tiny seabird rescued from near drowning in Long Beach Harbor, has been returned to the wild. The Elegant Tern spent a month in our wildlife center getting special care and gaining weight (more than 100 grams) and strength. Back in early July, Little Mike was ... Read more The post “Little Mike” grows up; Returned to Elegant Tern colony in Southern California appeared first on International Bird Rescue. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Far-right emerges amid Peru’s tense political climateRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Citizen tension in Peru over the June 6 presidential elections was felt both on social networks and in the streets of Lima, where ultra-conservative groups found a space to express themselves and attract followers. After Pedro Castillo was declared the election winner, these groups organized rallies in an attempt to […] The post Far-right emerges amid Peru’s tense political climate appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
From dictatorship in Paraguay to blood revenge, novel “El altar del milagro” affords insightsRIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL - Robertti Gamarra presents his fifth novel, entitled 'El altar del milagro' (The altar of the miracle). The book reflects the in-depth social reality in Latin America in the 1980s, starting from the experience of a person living in poverty and his desire to succeed, and gives an overview of life […] The post From dictatorship in Paraguay to blood revenge, novel “El altar del milagro” affords insights appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Nicaragua at a Revolutionary Crossroads and in Imperialist CrosshairsRegime change against Nicaragua, in particular, is intensifying through tightened sanctions and a pervasive disinformation campaign. Although exploiting proclivities for Black and Indigenous identity within Nicaragua will be harder given the unique political and cultural investment Black and Indigenous peoples have in the Sandinista revolution. The post Nicaragua at a Revolutionary Crossroads and in Imperialist Crosshairs appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT14 hours ago
Emerging oil nations reject climate curbs on exploration, pursue rapid developmentBy Paul Homewood HOUSTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The world’s newest oil-producing nations grabbed the spotlight at this week’s Offshore Technology Conference with ambitious plans to tap oil and gas discoveries in a race against a global energy transition to lower-carbon fuels. At the conference highlighting renewable and cleaner-burning fuels and investors moving […] read more
Real Climate Science14 hours ago
At The Top Of The Hockey StickKatharine Hayhoe says earth is catching on fire due to a one part per ten thousand increase in atmospheric CO2 over the past century. A century of unprecedented man-made global warming has left temperatures 0.0 degrees above normal. Climate Reanalyzer … Continue reading → read more
Modern Tokyo Times14 hours ago
Bach of IOC rebuked for returning to watch the Tokyo Paralympics by Shigeru OmiBach of IOC rebuked for returning to watch the Tokyo Paralympics by Shigeru Omi Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Shigeru Omi, the chief medical adviser to the Japanese government concerning Covid-19, hit out at the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This concerns President Thomas Bach of the IOC returning to […] The post Bach of IOC rebuked for returning to watch the Tokyo Paralympics by Shigeru Omi first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
A Call to Action – another book on the maltreatment of women and girlsYesterday, I provided a reprise of a post on the book “Half the Sky” by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn about the global maltreatment of women and girls. This difficult read speaks of how women and girls are treated as … Continue reading → read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
SolarWinds and the Holiday Bear Campaign: A Case Study for the Classroom"Hackers (pt. 2)" by Ifrah Yousuf is licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://cybervisuals.org/visual/hackers-pt-2/). *Author's Note: Have you been looking for a detailed-but-accessible case study of the Russian cyberespionage campaign that targeted SolarWinds (among others)? The following piece is adapted from my newly-released eCasebook “Cybersecurity Law, Policy, and Institutions” (v.3.1), which is available free and in full (270+ pages) in pdf format here. My aim is for this excerpt to be useful especially for teachers and students who want an account that takes the technical aspect... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
On The Ground Report At Kabul Airport On The Desperation From Those Who Want To Flee*Daily Mail:* *I watch the desperate Afghans wade in the sewage as hope fades... and tears fall: Sky News' STUART RAMSAY, the TV reporter who's seen the Kabul chaos unfold first hand, pens a vivid and harrowing dispatch* * Outside Hamid Karzai International Airport small children become separated from their parents in the chaos and British paratroopers hold them up to spot * Hand-made posters hung everything begging for details about missing children * PM announced G7 had agreed ‘road map’ for future engagement with the Taliban They call them ‘Simba moments’. Many tim... read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
‘Solutions must be found’ for millions displaced from Sudan and South SudanFinding solutions based on peace and development is crucial for the future of the nearly seven million forcibly displaced people from Sudan and South Sudan, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, said following a three-day visit to the two countries. Read the full story, “‘Solutions must be found’ for millions displaced from Sudan and South Sudan”, on globalissues.org → read more
the daily howler12 hours ago
WITTGENSTEIN IN THE WORLD: As Professor Quine sat at his desk...*WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021* *...his thoughts turned to "sense data:"* When our late neighbor Thoreau ventured into the woods, the whole woods seemed to respond. We've posted the passage in question before. The fifth chapter of Walden—it's called Solitude—starts exactly like this: *This is a delicious evening, when the whole body is one sense*, and imbibes delight through every pore. I go and come with a strange liberty in Nature, a part of herself. As I walk along the stony shore of the pond in my shirt sleeves, though it is cool as well as cloudy and windy, and I see nothing sp... read more
Children's Health Defense12 hours ago
Report Paints ‘Unimaginably Dire’ Picture of Risk to World’s Children From Climate CrisisThe authors of the first Children's Climate Risk Index said nearly half of the world's children are at “extreme risk” for experiencing multiple effects of the climate crisis, and nearly every child on Earth is at risk for at least one impact. The post Report Paints ‘Unimaginably Dire’ Picture of Risk to World’s Children From Climate Crisis appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
If America Supports South Korea, Why Is It Fielding Russian T-80 Tanks?*Charlie Gao* *T-80, Asia* Nowadays, South Korea fields three “modern” main battle tanks, the T-80U and the indigenous K1 and K2. *Here's What You Need to Know: *The T-80U was the most advanced tank on the Korean Peninsula when they first arrived. The lack of modernization due to the foreign nature of the parts for the tank and lack of will to “domesticize” a foreign design impeded the T-80U from being fully embraced by the South Korean military. As a result, nowadays Korean tankers don’t find the T-80U to be favorable, as it’s still a relic. But it is one that served admirably,... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Here’s How to Track Your Child Tax Credit Check*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * Many have yet to receive their first checks, for various reasons. In some cases, the delay is the fault of the postal system; in others, the IRS has recorded a person’s address wrong, meaning that the checks are being sent to the wrong place. In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act increased the annual Child Tax Credit, sent out to parents to help offset the cost of raising children, from $2,000 per child per year to $3,000, with an added $600 bonus for children five and under. The legislation also made the credit fully refundable, effec... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
RIP, AK-74: Russia’s Military Set to Receive a New Rifle*Mark Episkopos* *military, Eurasia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Defense manufacturer Kalashnikov has announced that it will be providing the Russians with an assault rifle that uses an enhanced gas-operated piston system. Defense manufacturer Kalashnikov, a subsidiary of industrial giant Rostec, told reporters at Russia’s ARMY 2021 defense exhibition that the AK-12 assault rifle will become the new basic weapon for Russian troops. “The AK-12 has served as a replacement for the AK-74 since 2018 and will become the basic gun of the Russian Armed Forces in the next few years,” Kala... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
How (and Why) to Un-Claim Social Security*Trevor Filseth* *Social Security, * Many Americans file for Social Security at age sixty-two without fully understanding what they are giving up. The Social Security Administration (SSA), established in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, is responsible for paying retirement benefits to America’s senior citizens and retirees. By most accounts, the program has been vastly successful throughout its existence; it remains one of the most popular federal programs in the United States, and so far, all attempts to privatize or otherwise reform it have failed. While the program is ... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Bad News: Russia Wants More Yasen-class Cruise Missile Submarines*Mark Episkopos* *Yasen-class Submarine, Eurasia* The first Yasen-M boat, Kazan, was commissioned by Russia’s Northern Fleet earlier this year. Russia’s defense industry is forging ahead with the construction of its new *Yasen*-class cruise missile submarines. Russian deputy prime minister Yuri Borisov was asked about the status of the *Yasen-*class submarine line at a recent meeting of the ruling United Russia party. “Yes, of course, they will be built, we cannot do without them,” Borisov said. The *Yasen*-class, also known as Project 885, is Russia’s newest line of nuclear... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
2 Congress Members Fly To Kabul Amid Evacuation EffortsIt’s a reminder of why America’s values—when we live up to them—matter to people all over the world. I’ve never talked to more public servants, from salty Marines to the most seasoned State Department officials, who came to tears describing their work. — Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) August 25, 2021 This is what breaking promises looks like. Prove me wrong @POTUS - extend the 8/31 deadline and get our people out. We can’t change the past, but we still have time to make this last part right. @WHCOS https://t.co/uaRNhv6caF — Rep. Peter Meijer (@RepMeijer) August 24, 2021 *Daily Mail:*... read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
King Biden and Court Jester HarrisDon’t worry, they’re in charge. read more
Food & Water Watch13 hours ago
Residents, Climate Advocates File Legal Complaint Against Teaneck Over Rejected Petition SignaturesFiling comes after electronic signatures backing clean energy program are rejected read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Of Course They AreChinese state-owned shipbuilder tapped to supply ferry for Crown corporation A huge state-owned shipyard in China is building a 1,000-passenger ferry for use by a federal Crown corporation over the objections of Canada’s shipbuilding industry and at a time when two Canadians have spent 989 days in Chinese prisons as victims of what Ottawa has… Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +13 hours ago
FDA Only Renewed Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer; Approval was for BioNTech’s Comirnaty with Years of Additional Safety Studies Required (Thru 2027)Pfizer was not approved-licensed by the FDA, apart from Emergency Use Authorization. Rather, the European BioNTech mRNA vaccine, which is … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
It’s a StartUnion opposes mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all Toronto police force members The Toronto Police Association, which represents nearly 8,000 uniformed and civilian members of the force, said it was opposed to the announcement. “This announcement, however preliminary, is missing critical details that are central to understanding the impacts, timelines, or potentially alternative options available… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Justin Has Our Backs.While Dear Leader is campaigning around Turtle Island, ranting that he saved the country from the China virus, some brave souls disagree. For months while Peking Tam was ordering everyone to wear masks, the government didn’t order a single mask or PPE. I’m sure Blackie has an explanation. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
A cop kicked a compliant man in the head, then police tried to cover it upThe Real News Network Aug 19, 2021 The brutal assault on a suspect after a high-speed chase that was captured by a security camera reveals... The post A cop kicked a compliant man in the head, then police tried to cover it up appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
SD Supreme Court weighs unsealing documents in investigation of billionaire T. Denny SanfordDakota News Now – by Austin Goss PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Supreme Court is weighing whether to unseal a search warrant and affidavits... The post SD Supreme Court weighs unsealing documents in investigation of billionaire T. Denny Sanford appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
YOU ARE BEING SCAMMED: Lab admits there is no test for COVID variants….WeLoveTrump…by NOAH Published August 1, 2021 The post YOU ARE BEING SCAMMED: Lab admits there is no test for COVID variants…. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
NWO Plans Exposed By Insider In 1969Rense.com, 8-26-11 This is a transcript of two out of three tapes on the “New World System.” Tapes one and two were recorded in 1988... The post NWO Plans Exposed By Insider In 1969 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Did Kurt Cobain Say of ‘Nevermind’ Album Cover, ‘If You’re Offended by This You Must Be a Closet Pedophile’?Come as you are as long as you're not naked. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
New NY Governor Adds 12,000 Deaths to Publicized COVID TallyAndrew Cuomo’s critics had long charged that he was manipulating coronavirus statics to burnish his image as a pandemic leader. read more
CFACT12 hours ago
A counter to recent weaponized weather propagandaA short look at weather history puts weather hype into perspective. The post A counter to recent weaponized weather propaganda appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Free Thought Project12 hours ago
Do This Before Backing Down to a Cop[image: police]Every time a police officer, or any other person, tells you to stop exercising your freedoms you should do a cost-benefit analysis. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
President Biden Receives Intelligence Report On Covid Origins. Reports Say It Is Inconclusive
Hines said efforts to find out about the origins of the virus were stymied by Chinese officials *Daily Mail: **Biden's long awaited report on the origins of COVID comes to NOTHING: Intelligent assessment to discover if virus was released from Wuhan is inconclusive because China did not help* * President Joe Biden reportedly received a classified intelligence report on Tuesday revealing the origins of COVID-19 are still unknown * It came 90 days after the president tasked intelligence agencies to create a report on the origins as questions swirled about how COVID began * Rece... read more
The Duran13 hours ago
VP Harris Flops in Vietnam as Hanoi Tells Chinese Ambassador Vietnam will not ally with US against China
VP Harris Flops in Vietnam as Hanoi Tells Chinese Ambassador Vietnam will not ally with US against China News Topic 262 Kamala Harris kicks off Vietnam visit by calling out China’s ‘bullying’ tactics The strategic competition between the U.S. and China came to forefront as Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off the second leg of […] read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
U.S. Army History of Iraq War Vol 1 - Chapter 16 – Going West, April-August 2005
Starting in the spring of 2005 Abu Musab al-Zarqawi launched his campaign to start a civil war between Iraq’s Sunnis and Shiites. That actually angered Al Qaeda who believed Zarqawi should be targeting the Americans instead. The new Jaafari government responded in kind by recruiting militiamen into the security forces and attacking Sunnis. The U.S. on the other hand completely missed what was going on as usual even though it had Zarqawi’s plan. Its new counterinsurgency approach was also failing because of the lack of troops. This period was the prequel to Iraq completely coming a... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 251914 British admiralty ordered 2 ships to be sent to Shatt al-Arab to block Ottoman supplies and ground forces and to protect oil interests in Persia (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq In World War I, From Ottoman Rule to British Conquest*) (Musings On Iraq review *When God Made Hell, The British Invasion of Mesopotamia and the Creation of Iraq, 1914-1921*) 1920 British gave limited self-rule in Najaf to try to stop 1920 Revolt there 1920 UK Cmdr Gen Haldane wrote that almost all the tribes north of Diyala had joined the 1920 revolt and was afraid it was spreading to Kirkuk ... read more
Virtual Mirage13 hours ago
The Passing ViewGeneral Milley’s Reading List (Duffleblog) General Milley recently came under fire in a Congressional hearing over the Navy reading list including the book How to be an Antiracist and seminars at West Point teaching cadets critical race theory. Milley defended these efforts by stating, “I want to understand white rage, and not just the typical Karen variety.” […] The post The Passing View appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Kamala laughs about Afghanistan, ditches Biden for Southeast Asia
Kamala laughs about Afghanistan, ditches Biden for Southeast Asia The Duran: Episode 1071 Biden And Harris LAUGH At Reporters Asking About Afghanistan Mess Videos: Biden And Harris LAUGH At Reporters Asking About Afghanistan Mess MSNBC host Joy Reid conveniently explained away the fact that back in September and November 2020 she put out anti-vaccine statements, […] read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Russia’s Highly Maneuverable R-77 Missile Is Bad News for NATO*Charlie Gao* *Russian Army, Europe* The R-77 air-to-air missile, which will be the primary air-to-air armament of the upcoming Su-57, has had a troubled development compared to its American counterpart, the AIM-120 AMRAAM. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The upcoming R-77M variant for use on the Su-57 is exciting, with the possible AESA seeker and return to a traditional fin layout. There also is the version that’s powered by a ramjet, the R-77PD. This version was seen at MAKS 2001; however, it has not been seen since, and development is believed to have stalled or been can... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Fauci Adjusts Prediction on When U.S. Will Control Pandemic*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Coronavirus, * However, Fauci did contend that the timeline isn’t set in stone. White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci made efforts to correct his response to National Public Radio when he said on Monday that if enough people eventually get vaccinated, the United States could control the coronavirus pandemic by the fall or winter of next year. However, during an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases noted that the timeline could be even sooner. “Anderson, I have to apologize. W... read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
As They Ban People for Citing Pfizer’s Own Data, Judge Finds Twitter Profited from Child Porn[image: twitter]While banning those who question "The Science(TM)" in a lawsuit, Twitter is alleged to have profited from child porn being shared on their platform. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man13 hours ago
An "accidental" mid-air collision - or something potentially more dangerous?I've been warning for some time (as far back as 2014) that terrorists might seek to use small unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, to collide with aircraft and cause a crash. Although several such collisions have been reported, so far there's been no evidence of terrorist involvement - but then, there hasn't been any evidence that they *weren't* involved, either. It's very much a gray area at the moment. Now comes news out of Chicago of another drone-vs.-aircraft collision. US authorities have disclosed that an Envoy Air Embraer 175 appeared to collide with an unmanned aeria... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Pentagon: US Troops Must Get Their COVID-19 Vaccines ASAPMore than 800,000 service members have yet to get their shots, according to Pentagon data. read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
The Contempt in Tangy Ranch DoritosDoritos as a case study in companies flavor-reverse-gaslighting their customers. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
Judicial recount scheduled for Cape Breton riding with triple-John slateA judge will recount thousands of ballots to determine which John is the rightful winner of Glace Bay-Dominion. PC candidate John White won the riding in last week’s election with 2,759 votes, beating NDP candidate John Morgan by just 33 votes. John John McCarthy was third, with 246 fewer votes than Morgan. Morgan, a former […] read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
PRICED OUT, burned out, policed out: the deepening divide between the have-nots and the have-somesNews 1. PRICED OUT, burned out, policed out Yesterday, the Halifax Examiner introduced our investigative reporting project, PRICED OUT. You can go here for all the details, but I’d like to draw special attention this morning to the public engagement part of the project: Given the breadth of this crisis, we’re asking for your help […] read more
Israel Palestine News14 hours ago
Gaza border protest: reading between the tweetsTimes of Israel editor Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian tweeted about Saturday's Gaza border protest – using half-truths & Israel-centric reasoning that defies logic read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Putin's Nightmare: Can Ukraine’s New Cruise Missile Fly 1,000 Kilometers?*Charlie Gao* *Cruise Missiles, Europe* The strategic implications of such a weapon might be critical for Ukrainian defense planning. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The missile is likely a variant of Ukraine’s “Neptune” naval cruise missile. While details on the origin of the missile vary (Ukrainian sources insist that there are noticeable differences from the Soviet Kh-35 design, while Russian sources insist that all Ukraine has done was restart production of the Kh-35 design), the technical characteristics of the missile suggest that it could be Poroshenko’s missile. As ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Whole of Government Should Be More than a Buzzword*Dov S. Zakheim* *Afghanistan, Middle East* It is absolutely necessary that if the United States is to respond more coherently to crises such as that which materialized since the Taliban seized Kabul, its lead agencies, and not just agency leaders, but throughout the ranks, should stop treating their counterparts with suspicion or even disdain, and work to in harness for the betterment of those who pay their salaries, namely, America’s citizens. For years, officials of both Democratic and Republican administrations have treated the phrase “whole of government” as an object of ven... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
For the Taliban, Building a New Afghanistan Won’t Be Easy*Amalendu Misra* *Afghanistan, Middle East* It may just be a matter of time before the country’s tribal chiefs, strongmen, and warlords fall back into the routine of unsheathing their knives against the central authorities, as they have done for centuries. For the Afghans, the international community, and the Taliban itself, the pace at which Afghanistan unraveled totally was unexpected. All the actors and stakeholders in Afghanistan are seized by a paralysis. The international community’s wait-and-see attitude is a testimony to its own incomprehension with the Taliban and what i... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
How China’s Military Won the War Against Coronavirus*Charlie Gao* *China Military, Asia* Evidently, the virus’ effect on the military industry is waning *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Whether the return to norms in the military industry will boost the rest of China’s economy has yet to be seen. But their relative insulation from the original shocks of coronavirus suggest that while they may be quicker to recover, their recovery will be isolated. The disruption that COVID-2019 coronavirus has inflicted on China’s industry is well documented. Wuhan, a major industrial center, was still in lockdown as of early March 2020. Many ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
There May Be a Way to Destroy "Unstoppable" Hypersonic Missiles*Kris Osborn* *Hypersonic Weapons Defense, * The challenge is as cutting edge as it is serious. There may actually be a way to destroy "unstoppable hypersonic" missiles. As a matter of fact, there may be several emerging ways to track and destroy hypersonic weapons. But are they realistic, knowing the speed, maneuverability, and potential destruction associated with hypersonics? Responding to the seriousness of the existing Russian and Chinese hypersonic threat, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency has presented a challenge to the industry to develop a multi-layered defensive concept... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Central Asia Can Help Joe Biden Salvage Afghanistan*James Grant* *Afghanistan, Eurasia* Closer U.S. relations with Central Asia will not only help the United States achieve its original objectives in Afghanistan but act as an investment that will pay dividends to U.S. foreign policy interests in the far future. America’s twenty-year adventure in Afghanistan is over. What began as a justifiable mission to root out Al Qaeda after the September 11 attacks ended as a spectacular failure in externally imposed nation-building. Top leadership failure, policy myopia, textbook mission creep, systemic Afghan government corruption, inadequ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Over and Out: The Navy SEALs Have Had Enough of the P226 Pistol*Charlie Gao* *Pistols, * At its heart, the Mk 25 P226 was still the same double-action/single-action pistol that the original P226 was. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It is known is that Glocks are far cheaper due their plastic frame and optimized manufacturing process. While Sig Sauer has created an excellent alloy-framed double action/single action pistol in the Mk 25, the general move to a striker triggers and the affordability of the Glock probably has doomed the Mk 25 to be a piece only for collectors and civilian marksmen looking for a pistol with some Navy SEAL heri... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Tweets Of The DayFive stories you need to know today: President Joe Biden says the U.S. is on track to complete the pullout from Afghanistan by August 31, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance key parts of Biden’s multitrillion dollar agenda, and more pic.twitter.com/gM26Ol8hLv — Reuters (@Reuters) August 25, 2021 Virus update: • From CVS to Goldman Sachs, FDA move prompts vaccine mandates. • WHO says global cases are leveling off. • Japan expands virus emergency areas as cases surge. • South Korea reports a near record 2,155 virus cases. More @AP coverage: https://t.co/QmfHKpeLtt — Th... read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Afghanistan, The Great Game Of Smashing CountriesMore than a generation ago, Afghanistan won its freedom, which the United States, Britain and their “allies” destroyed. When we watch the current scenes of panic at Kabul airport, and listen to journalists and generals in distant TV studios bewailing the withdrawal of “our protection”, isn’t it time to heed the truth of the past so that all this suffering never happens again? The post Afghanistan, The Great Game Of Smashing Countries appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
The World Is Rid Of RizzoRizzo was the unapologetic godfather of the CIA’s torture program, a monstrous crime against humanity that he defended unabashedly until his death. On the surface, he was a nice enough guy — quick with a smile and a nod. He was dapper, with a well-groomed beard that made him look more like a 19th century businessman in search of a top hat rather than what he was: a seasoned, very political attorney whose job was to lay out the legal justifications for horrific crimes yet to be committed. The post The World Is Rid Of Rizzo appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Paraguay continues to lead Latin America in positive business climate – FGVRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The business climate in Latin America rose in the third quarter of this year to its best level in the last three and a half years, according to an indicator published yesterday by the Brazilian Center for Economic Studies Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV). Among the ten countries analyzed, Paraguay, a […] The post Paraguay continues to lead Latin America in positive business climate – FGV appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Actors For Assange: Julian Assange’s Defence Statement, Acted OutJulian Assange's defence team were prevented from delivering his defence statement verbally in court, so it was submitted only for the record, to maintain the secrecy surrounding the case. 49 actors from around the world recorded an abridged version (55 minutes) of explosive testimony. The post Actors For Assange: Julian Assange’s Defence Statement, Acted Out appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
First Trial From Treaty People Gathering Ends In AcquittalThe first person arrested during this summer’s Treaty People Gathering to take her case to trial was acquitted Wednesday on one gross misdemeanor charge in Hubbard County District Court, marking the first ruling in dozens of cases to be brought from the occupation of the Two Inlets pump station. The post First Trial From Treaty People Gathering Ends In Acquittal appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org14 hours ago
Expanding The Military Draft Is Not Feminism.Nearly 3 million women in the United States have been forced out of the workforce due to coronavirus-related issues. Unwilling to provide solutions to the very real issues that everyday people are facing, Congress has instead found a way to suck more resources into the war machine: expanding the draft to include women. The post Expanding The Military Draft Is Not Feminism. appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org14 hours ago
Sanctions Won’t Help Afghans.One only has to look at ongoing U.S. sanctions on two-dozen countries to realize that they are a moral catastrophe, especially during the pandemic. From the Balkans to Zimbabwe, the United States is dealing devastating blows to nations reeling from the public health and economic impacts of a relentless Covid-19 outbreak The post Sanctions Won’t Help Afghans. appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org14 hours ago
How Central Banks Are Fueling The Climate CrisisCentral banks could play a critical role in catalyzing the rapid shift of financial flows away from oil, fossil gas, and coal. However, to date, central banks have instead tinkered at the edges. With a few isolated exceptions – such as decisions by the French and Swiss central banks to partially exclude coal from their asset portfolios – central bank activity on carbon pollution and the climate crisis has been limited primarily to measures to increase financial market transparency. The post How Central Banks Are Fueling The Climate Crisis appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org14 hours ago
Christian Students Protest Departure Of Volleyball CoachTonga, a devout Christian, said the campus pastor and athletic director called a meeting with him last week in which he was berated over his sexual orientation. Tonga said the school administrators called his gayness “a danger” to the school and children and commented that “parents pay too much” to attend the school for their children to be coached by a gay man. The post Christian Students Protest Departure Of Volleyball Coach appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org14 hours ago
On 1000th Day Of Incarceration, Canadians Demand Wanzhou’s FreedomCanada - Thursday, August 26, 2021, marks the 1000th day of unjust incarceration by the Trudeau government of Meng Wanzhou. That’s 1000 days during which Mme. Meng has been denied her freedom, has not been able to be with members of her family, has not been able to carry on the duties of her very responsible position as Chief Financial Officer of Huawei Technologies, one of the world’s leading tech companies, with 1300 employees in Canada. Meng’s ordeal began on December 1, 2018, the date on which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kowtowed to the request of former USA President Donald... read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
There Is No Fixing This IndustryOhio - My city sits on the western edge of a body of water that has figured large in the nation’s history, Lake Erie. My wife and I are fortunate to live in the part of Toledo where the lake is literally our front yard. Grade school history classes, consisting mostly of memorizing wars and generals, taught that in the first battle for Lake Erie a small American fleet of wooden ships built in Erie, Pennsylvania, by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, defeated the British in the War of 1812 and that’s the reason Michigan and Ohio are not the southern boundary of Canada. Later, I witnesse... read more
Komando.com17 hours ago
Are you a caretaker facing false accusations? Security cameras can prove your innocence
Elder care can often be unrewarding, even without family members trying to slander you. Here's how security cameras can help prove your innocence. read more
The Conservative Socrates12 hours ago
The Greek Way of Sexualizing Military VictoriesIn 478 BC, the Greeks led by Athens met on the island of Delos and formed the Delian League whose purpose was to capture the vulnerable areas of the Persian Empire. Between 469 or 466 BC, the Delian League besieged the cities of Sestos and Byzantium (modern Istanbul). Persian Emperor Xerxes did not order an immediate offensive action against the Greeks—he was engaged in suppressing revolts in other parts of his far-flung empire. He probably did not see the Delian League as a major threat, since the Greeks in Anatolia were on the Persian side and were fending off the attacks of the D... read more
The Duck of Minerva13 hours ago
How Tunisia Could still be the Arab Spring* Success** StoryEveryone is (rightly) thinking about Afghanistan, but I’m still thinking of Tunisia. Each fall I teach a Middle East politics class. And each fall I end our discussion on the Arab Spring with a debate over whether the Arab Spring actually mattered. Most students end up arguing that it didn’t, or that its overall effects […] read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
China to accelerate pace of negotiations on new FTAs: MOFCOM25-Aug-2021 China is set to upgrade its current free trade agreements (FTAs) and is actively considering joining the CPTPP for further expansion of opening-up, as the agreements have played a vital role in Chinese foreign trade. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Tweets On AfghanistanPresident Biden says there is a "growing risk" of an attack by ISIS-K, an ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan that is also an enemy of the Taliban. He says every day the U.S. remains there is another day that ISIS-K could target the Kabul airport and U.S. forces https://t.co/L7Ta34I7td pic.twitter.com/5Qj1uNpaTS — CBS News (@CBSNews) August 24, 2021 After Taliban takeover, concerns mount over U.S. counterterrorism ability https://t.co/bKsnyEsXos pic.twitter.com/YrtN3d4wqt — Reuters (@Reuters) August 25, 2021 Taliban appoint senior veterans to key ministerial posts https://t.co/IS91wYIaj... read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation14 hours ago
Taliban's religious ideology – Deobandi Islam – has roots in colonial India
Deobandi Islam, the religious school that the Taliban draw their ideology from, was set up in 19th century India to educate Muslim youth. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation14 hours ago
Presidents declare more disasters during reelection years – and the decisions come faster
When presidents are seeking reelection, federal aid comes more often and more quickly. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT14 hours ago
California Discovers The Sun Does Not Shine At Night!By Paul Homewood California, a state that has been aggressively weaning its power grid off of fossil fuels, is now working on adding several natural gas-fired plants in an effort to keep the lights on this summer. The California Department of Water Resources is in the process of procuring five temporary gas-fuelled generators […] read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Uruguay will showcase its 2022 Carnival, the world’s longest, in MontevideoRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The cultural director of the Montevideo City Council, María Inés Obaldía, assured on Tuesday morning, August 24, that everything is ready for the traditional Carnival in the Uruguayan capital in 2022. In December 2020, the government suspended the Rey Momo celebrations in the South American country due to the health […] The post Uruguay will showcase its 2022 Carnival, the world’s longest, in Montevideo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
New Taliban vs. The Old Taliban
As a reader DM'd me earlier, objectively this guy is a good spokesman/PAO. He's learned well. A little note about his accent. Not sure how he got it, but it is mostly American, with a bit of Australian, and very strange - a hint off archaic Cockney in a few syllables. https://t.co/hAUykXGiIx — cdrsalamander (@cdrsalamander) August 25, 2021 *WNU editor:* Some are noticing the new media image that the Taliban are trying to project. This is what I see (image below). read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Pulp – Common PeopleThe post Pulp – Common People appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Picture Of the day
Afghans continue to flee the country amid fears of a harsh crackdown by the Islamist militant group, the Taliban *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this link .... *Afghanistan: Evacuations continue as deadline nears — live updates* (DW). read more
Caitlin Johnstone14 hours ago
New Song: Give It Away, Uncle Sam
I made this song for my dear darling Dad as a present for this coming Father’s Day which is held on the first Sunday in September in Australia. The words are his. They come from an impassioned poem he wrote from the depths of his […] read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
While Trying to Kill a Suspect, Police Miss and Kill Innocent Father Sitting in His Car[image: father]While trying to kill a suspect, police missed and shot and killed an innocent father instead. read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
Seven Lies About AfghanistanFrench President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden addressed their nations on the capture of Kabul by the Taliban on August 15, 2021. 1.- The Afghan War is not a response to 9/11, it was planned before the attacks According to these two politicians, the sole purpose of the […] read more
Roscoe Reports15 hours ago
STEW PETERS - FORMER FBI AGENT: “WE’RE AT WAR"-PEOPLE PARALYZED WITH FEAR, HOW TO PREPARERoscoe Reports15 hours ago
Roscoe's Rascals
*"So long as the people do not care to exercise their freedom, those who wish to tyrannize will do so; for tyrants are active and ardent, and will devote themselves in the name of any number of gods, religious and otherwise, to put shackles upon sleeping men." - Voltaire* read more
Roscoe Reports16 hours ago
FDA APPROVAL ILLEGAL! DOCTOR REVEALS PFIZER INSERT PROVES CRIMINAL REGULATION VIOLATIONS!Gangsters Out Blog2 hours ago
Kim Bolan is a lying POS
Since Post Media trash is lying about Covid numbers on a daily basis, it should come as no surprise that Kim Bolan is lying about the current gang war. Kim Bolan and the Vancovuer Sun fell from grace several years ago. As soon as they were bought out by Post Media Trash. Kim Bolan is reporting that "The long-time leader of B.C.’s United Nations gang wants a U.S. court to grant him compassionate release from his 24-year jail sentence so he can return to B.C. to care for his ailing mother." Clay has absolutely no association with the stuff that's going down now. Kim Bolan knows tha... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 26 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "AM/PM 8/25/21"Gregory Mannarino, AM 8/25/21: *"Economy Continues To Crater Which May Be Enough * *For Yet ANOTHER RECORD HIGH For Stocks"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ Gregory Mannarino, PM 8/25/21: *"Economy Collapsing And Contracting Rapidly. * *Inflation Is SURGING!"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
CENSORED NEWS12 hours ago
O'odham Voice Against the Wall releases new report exposing violations of Elbit spy towersElbit spy tower surveillance on Tohono O'odham Nation. Photo by Ophelia RivasElbit spy destruction on Tohono O'odham Nation. Photos by Ophelia RivasElbit spy tower destruction on Tohono O'odham Nation. Photo by Ophelia RivasNew report details violations of human rights by Elbit Systems and urges divestmentArticle by Brenda NorrellCensored NewsO'odham Voice Against the Wall demands a halt to the read more
Balkinization14 hours ago
Cases Without Controversies: An Author Responds (With Gratitude) (I)For the Balkinization Symposium on James E. Pfander, Cases Without Controversies: Uncontested Adjudication in Article III Courts (Oxford University Press, 2021). James E. Pfander Let me begin with words of thanks: to Jack Balkin for making space for this discussion; to the co-authors with whom I worked in making headway with some of these ideas (Dan Birk, Emily Damrau, and Michael Downey); and to the reviewers (Professors Fred Smith, Diego Zambrano, Amanda Tyler, Robert Pushaw, Tara Grove, and Kevin Walsh) for making time as summer winds down to engage so thoughtfu... read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
IDF to go door to door taking blood samples from childrenIsrael 365 IDF reservist and medic Jonathan Justin Lewis, who made Aliyah from America, took to Facebook on Tuesday to discuss a bizarre reason for... The post IDF to go door to door taking blood samples from children appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Why Is Covid-22 Trending On Twitter? Here Are Misconceptions About Coronavirus VariantsForbes – by Bruce Y. Lee There’s a Catch-22. There’s also the Taylor Swift song “22.” But what the heck is “Covid-22,” and why the... The post Why Is Covid-22 Trending On Twitter? Here Are Misconceptions About Coronavirus Variants appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Uruguay relies on FIFA/CONMEBOL to force clubs to release players for upcoming Qatar 2022 matchesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Uruguayan Football Federation (AUF) relies on the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and FIFA's support to enforce the federations' commitment to making their players available for the Qatar World Cup 2022 qualifying matches in September. AUF vice president Gaston Tealdi spoke to Efe news agency on Tuesday (24), hours […] The post Uruguay relies on FIFA/CONMEBOL to force clubs to release players for upcoming Qatar 2022 matches appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Terry McAuliffe says he wants to “make life difficult” for Virginians who don’t comply with his COVID vaccine mandate.Terry McAuliffe says he wants to "make life difficult" for Virginians who don't comply with his COVID vaccine mandate. "Make it hard for people get... The post Terry McAuliffe says he wants to “make life difficult” for Virginians who don’t comply with his COVID vaccine mandate. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
California recall ballots found in felon’s car in TorranceKTLA 5 Aug 24, 2021 Torrance police are investigating the discovery of hundreds of recall election ballots in a vehicle where a felon was found... The post California recall ballots found in felon’s car in Torrance appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Northern Reflections14 hours ago
No Going Back
Paul Krugman writes that, when it comes to employment, workers are not going back to the pre-pandemic world: After a year and a half of working from home, many don’t want to return to the stress of commuting. And at least some of those who were forced into unemployment have come to realize how unhappy they were with low pay and poor working conditions, and are reluctant to go back to their previous jobs. You can also see it by looking at what’s happening in the sector hit hardest by the pandemic, leisure and hospitality (think restaurants and hotels). Employment in that sector is... read more
Organizing Notes14 hours ago
No lessons from the Afghan catastrophe
By Manlio Dinucci (Il manifesto, Italy) In his August 16 speech to the White House, President Biden made a succinct statement: "Our mission in Afghanistan was never supposed to have been nation-building. It was never supposed to be creating a unified, centralized democracy". The message of the President of the United States put a tombstone on the official narrative that accompanied the "mission in Afghanistan" for twenty years, in which Italy too spent human lives and billions of euros public money. "Our only vital national interest in Afghanistan remains today what it has ... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazilian treasury bonds now pay 10% per year because of heightened risk perceptionsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fiscal and political uncertainties have dominated the Brazilian market in recent weeks. Investors are concerned about threats to the spending cap, the main pillar of the country's public finances. There are new risks, such as the proposal to introduce extended rather than immediate payment of federal judicial debts, and to […] The post Brazilian treasury bonds now pay 10% per year because of heightened risk perceptions appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
If India Goes to War with Pakistan, It Will Have to Fight China Too*Charlie Gao* *JF-17, Asia* The JF-17 is a relatively new single-engine fighter, meant to compete against other light fighters like the F-16, Gripen, and MiG-29 for export contracts. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The pilot also gives good marks to the JF-17 for reliability, flight characteristics, and maintenance. As the JF-17 is one of China’s “clean slate” designs, this bodes well for the reliability characteristics of the current generation of Chinese aircraft. However, the JF-17 still uses a Russian engine, and the PAF rejected offers to use Chinese engines in their JF-17s... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
These 5 Militaries Have Destroyed Armies Around the World*Charlie Gao* *Rifles, * While tanks, planes and artillery may have a larger effect on the battlefield, the infantryman’s individual rifle is still a critical part of any military. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The result is a rifle that’s highly reliable and highly accurate. But the rifle is rather heavy. Compared to the M16 and SCAR, the SG550 weighs in at 4.5 kg to the M16A2’s 4 kg. While tanks, planes and artillery may have a larger effect on the battlefield, the infantryman’s individual rifle is still a critical part of any military. Here are five “families” of weapon... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago
More than 8 000 homes destroyed as severe floods and landslides hit VenezuelaHeavy rain has been affecting Venezuela over the past few days, causing severe floods and landslides and resulting in casualties and damage. Government officials confirmed 15 fatalities and 6 people missing on August 25. The worst affected states are Amazonas,...... Read more » read more
CURMUDGUCATION15 hours ago
Teaching Machines: Read This Book
Over at Forbes.com today I've posted a responsible grown-up look at the new Audrey Watters book *Teaching Machines. *But here at the blog, I can just go ahead and go full fanboy on this work, a book I was so looking forward too that I pre-ordered it twice. Watters opens with Sal Khan selling the same old chestnut-- factory-model school was invented a hundred years ago and it hasn't changed a hair on its head since, until I rolled out my awesome ed tech innovation. And then, in a compact, readable 263 pages, she sets the record straight. If you follow the education debates, ed tec... read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Cleanup Begins of Haiti Town’s Earthquake-Crumbled HomesOn Tuesday, U.S.-based relief organization Samaritan’s Purse handed out big blue tarps for temporary shelters and small solar lights that also allow people to charge their cell phones. read more
CENSORED NEWS15 hours ago
O'odham Voice Against the Wall releases new report exposing violations of Elbit spy towePhoto by Ophelia RivasNew report details violations of human rights by Elbit Systems and urges divestmentArticle by Brenda NorrellCensored NewsO'odham Voice Against the Wall demands a halt to the destruction and surveillance underway by Israel's Elbit Systems on the Tohono O'odham Nation and an end to the militarization by the U.S. Border Patrol, in a new report released to the world read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog15 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin Llama antibodies may neutralize COVID and help prevent infections, lab trial finds Sweden prime minister’s abrupt resignation upends the country and its politics Mark Bittman’s warning: the true costs of our cheap food and the American diet Rogue truckies vow to block every major highway into every state during radical anti-lockdown strike - as they urge Aussies to 'stock up on groceries' 4,700 coronavirus cases have been traced to an outdoor music festival in southwest England. Officials say the mental-health benefits outweighed the risk. 1. The CIA director s... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazilian agriculture and livestock expected to generate record US$200 billion in 2021RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to estimates by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, revenues from this sector are expected to exceed 1 trillion reais (US$200 billion) this year, about 10% more than in 2020. It is the first time that revenues from agriculture and livestock have reached this level, which has almost trebled in […] The post Brazilian agriculture and livestock expected to generate record US$200 billion in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!15 hours ago
Autism in Afghanistan
I spent a good portion of yesterday listening to the three major cable news networks report on the crisis in Afghanistan. I'm worried for the women and girls. I'm especially worried for the boys and girls who have autism and... Related Stories - Tricare Cuts Hit Autism Families - With the Goo Goo Googley Lies - The Age of Anxiety & Depression read more
No More Mister Nice Blog15 hours ago
BIDEN IS DEALING WITH THE TALIBAN THE WAY HE DEALS WITH REPUBLICANS* two-decade occupation. No need to sell 'self-government' - they understand every bit as well as American revolutionaries did back in the day.
We've seen this approach before: President Biden on Tuesday reaffirmed his intent to complete the U.S. evacuation mission in Afghanistan by Aug. 31, but he also ordered contingency plans if that cannot be accomplished — a position that stoked a new round of outrage and confusion about the United States’ exit from a two-decade war*.... Speaking at the White House after meeting virtually with leaders of the Group of Seven large industrialized democracies, Biden said that the United States was on pace to wrap up its efforts in Afghanistan by Aug. 31 and that any extension risked terro... read more
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