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The National Interest6 minutes ago
Russia's Super 'Gun' Has Brought Destruction from Afghanistan to Ukraine*Sebastien Roblin* *Russia, Eurasia* It fields gigantic 240-millimeter mortars. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The M240 mortar can fire a variety of special-purpose rounds for these purposes. Self-propelled heavy mortar carriers are ubiquitous in modern mechanized armies. Mounted on light armored carriers and placed at the disposal of battalion commanders, such vehicles can deliver heavy and fast-responding indirect bombardments with 120-millimeter shells. When compared to self-propelled howitzers of similar caliber, mortars are lighter and require a smaller logistical trai... read more
The National Interest6 minutes ago
How Russia's Military Continues to Prepare for a WMD Attack*Charlie Gao* *Chemical Weapons, * Russia prepares for the possibility of a WMD attack in ways NATO does not. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* While Russia has upgraded its CBRN reconnaissance vehicles twice since the 2000s, the United States last procured an upgrade for its German M93 Fox CBRN reconnaissance vehicles in 2007. The threat of chemical and nuclear warfare loomed large over most militaries during the Cold War. The development of new nerve agents during the 1940s, as well as advanced delivery systems later on meant that chemical weapons could be delivered with pr... read more
War News Updates25 minutes ago
Iran Joins The Shanghai Co-operation Organisation
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi delivers a speech during the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Reuters *The National:* *Iran joins expanding Asian security body led by China and Russia* Iran joined a rapidly expanding Central Asian security body led by Russia and China on Friday, calling on the countries in the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation to help it form a mechanism to avert sanctions imposed by the West. The body, formed in 2001 as a forum for Russia, China and ex-Soviet states in Central Asia, expanded four years ago to include India a... read more
Why the Leftist Backlash Against Ivermectin
Originally posted on Science Matters: Connor Harris explains in his City Journal article Try a Dose of Skepticism. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Ivermectin may or may not work against Covid-19, but media coverage of the drug has been sneering, inaccurate—and revealing. “You are not a horse. You are not a cow. Seriously, y’all.… read more
UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Grind Wave: Faroe Islands to evaluate traditional hunt after slaughter of 1,400 dolphins; 'I'm angry about this'UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Heartbreaking story of dolphin named Peter who 'killed himself' by drowning after being separated from his 'human lover'UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Texas: Child hospitalized after suspected shark bite on South Padres IslandUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Mugged: Grey seal hugs a scuba diver in the North SeaUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Dolphinarium in Russia's Far East celebrates as baby Beluga whale is born in domestic facility for first time in historyUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Tasmania's salmon industry detonates underwater bombs to scare away seals – but at what cost?UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Ipswich 'underwater highway' recognized for protecting lungfish in new documentaryUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Speciesism: Why some fish are 'junk,' others are protected. Study points to bias against native speciesUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
I tried lab-grown fish maw. Here's why it could help save our oceansUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Artist turns seafloor into art by creating underwater museumsUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
The Philippines: Another sperm whale found dead on Boracay beach; 'I hope this is all a mere coincidence'UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Creepy or cool? Deep-sea photographer shares photos of freakish seabed creaturesUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Catch of a lifetime as fisherman reels in two fish on one hookUnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World53 minutes ago
Massive sea monster swallows 3-foot-long SHARK in one gulp off Florida coastReal Climate Science1 hour ago
Unmasked PoodleThe next electric car battery is here, and it’s cheaper than ever / Twitter read more
Socio-Economics History Blog3 hours ago
A Tale of Two Tsunamis – Are Both Coasts Toast? Steve Quayle on The Hagmann Report (FULL SHOW) 9/16/2021La Palma seismic swarm and eruption update: Evacuation plan approved – 40,000 people ready for evacuation – Bags packed ready to go by https://strangesounds.org/ In October 2011, following weeks of intense seismic activity, an underwater volcano erupted off the coast of El Hierro in Spain’s Canary Islands. Ten years later, the nearby island of La … read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 21 hour ago
“Surviving Bank Closures and Cyber Attacks; Prepare For Economic Chaos; Do Not Support Walmart”*Full screen recommended,* Jeremiah Babe, PM 9/18/21: *“Surviving Bank Closures and Cyber Attacks; * *Prepare For Economic Chaos; Do Not Support Walmart”* read more
War News Updates1 hour ago
Russia Unveils Combat Robots In Latest military Exercies
Screengrab via Russian Ministry of Defense footage *RT:* *Russia unveils combat robots that can take down tanks without putting soldiers in harm's way, as part of massive Zapad war games* Robotic Russian fighting machines fired anti-armor missiles and let rip with mounted flamethrowers on Monday, while their operators sat in safety away from the battlefield, in colossal drills attended by President Vladimir Putin. In footage released by the country's Ministry of Defense, two models of unmanned fighting vehicles showed off their capabilities and armaments, practicing turning f... read more
balance101 hour ago
Fukushima spent fuel rods11-7-2013 Christina Consolo, the founder and host of Nuked Radio, who has studied the Fukushima disaster in depth, told *RT *that she was not optimistic that the operation would be successful. *“The worst-case scenario is that there’s a nuclear chain reaction, a criticality in the pool during this procedure and it can’t be stopped,”* she said. Still, Consolo said Japan has no option but to proceed with the operation, as they can’t leave the fuel rods where they are, (1500 rods stored in a water pool atop reactor @#4 at Fukushima) as *“even a mild earthquake could cause the build... read more
War News Updates1 hour ago
For The First Time In 30 Years Japan Conducts Nationwide Military Exercises*National Interest:* *Japan Conducts Nationwide Military Exercise for First Time in 30 Years* Japan has been making a visible and decided effort to massively increase its military strength to deter China in the region and embrace a stronger defensive military posture. For the first time in thirty years, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force has begun massive, nationwide military exercises involving “all units” in a clear effort to strengthen deterrence against China. Chinese government-backed newspaper the Global Times described the exercise as a counter to China to respond t... read more
Welcome Back to Pottersville1 hour ago
Pottersville Digest
("All their base are belong to me." "Sigh.") ------------------------------ If this guy was any stupider, he'd have a tag on his toe. ------------------------------ Can we please stop pretending these psychopaths are actually worth engaging? ------------------------------ The GOP: Not fascists (but they are) but #1 with fascists (which they also are). ------------------------------ There was not just one villain but 51- Trump and his right wing lackeys in the Senate. ------------------------------ Headline o' the week. ------------------------------ "(R)... read more
The National Interest1 hour ago
These 5 American Fighter Jets are Truly Legendary*Michael Peck* *Defense, State of the Military, United States* Who rules the skies for the United States? *Key Point to Remember: *Maybe greatness is just being the right aircraft in the right place at the right time. What qualities make a great fighter aircraft? Speed or maneuverability? Armament or ruggedness? How many enemies it shot down, or how often it managed to avoid being shot down? Perhaps it is all of these factors, or none. Maybe greatness is just being the right aircraft in the right place at the right time. Whatever the reason, some fighters go on to become legends... read more
The National Interest1 hour ago
What Makes Russia's Air Mobility World-Class?*Charlie Gao* *Russian Military, * When it comes to airborne military power, Russia is "second-to-one." *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The future of the Russian transport fleet appears to continue along this course, giving Russia greater airlift capacity and flexibility. In order to maintain their status as the second greatest air-mobile military, Russia is still looking to upgrade and expand their fleet. When it comes to being air-mobile, the Russian military is second only to the U.S. military. According to the 2018 Military Balance Report, Russia fields 177 heavy to medi... read more
The Last Refuge1 hour ago
Another Coded Transmission From The Rebel Alliance – Intellectual Froglegs, Patriots AwakenThe rebellious insurgent known as Joe Dan Gorman has surfaced long enough to transmit another broadcast in a coded frequency only receivable by patriots with a funny-bone. This natural filtration process ensures communists and leftists are incapable of receiving it. The message comes from deep in the bunker of the underground network. {Direct Rumble Link […] The post Another Coded Transmission From The Rebel Alliance – Intellectual Froglegs, Patriots Awaken appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
War News Updates1 hour ago
USS Wyoming Successfully Tests Trident II D5LE Missiles
The US Navy successfully conducted a scheduled two-missile test launch of un-armed life-extended Trident D5LE nuclear missiles on Friday off the coast of Cape Canaveral *Daily Mail:* *Biden's warning to China: USS Wyoming test launches Trident II nuclear missiles off Cape Canaveral after Beijing warned of nuclear war risk over AUKUS submarine pact* * The US Navy successfully conducted a scheduled two-missile test launch of un-armed life-extended Trident D5LE nuclear missiles on Friday * The USS Wyoming (SSBN-742), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, tested two Trident ... read more
Musings from the Chiefio2 hours ago
Interesting… Georgia RINO Problem Much?Georgia Election Issues heating up? Or just more dirt under the carpet? Continue reading → read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 hours ago
"Are You Prepared for What’s Coming in the Economy? It’s Not Too Late"*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly, PM 9/18/21 *"Are You Prepared for What’s Coming in the Economy?* * It’s Not Too Late"* read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 hours ago
"A Look to the Heavens""A gorgeous spiral galaxy some 100 million light-years distant, NGC 1309 lies on the banks of the constellation of the River (Eridanus). NGC 1309 spans about 30,000 light-years, making it about one third the size of our larger Milky Way galaxy. Bluish clusters of young stars and dust lanes are seen to trace out NGC 1309's spiral arms as they wind around an older yellowish star population at its core. Not just another pretty face-on spiral galaxy, observations of NGC 1309's recent supernova and Cepheid variable stars contribute to the calibration of the expansion of the Universe. Stil... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 22 hours ago
"It Is Our Fate..."
"Well, it is our fate to live in a time of crisis. To live in a time when all forms and values are being challenged. In other and more easy times, it was not, perhaps, necessary for the individual to confront himself with a clear question: What is it that you really believe? What is it that you really cherish? What is it for which you might, actually, in a showdown, be willing to die? I say, with all the reticence which such large, pathetic words evoke, that one cannot exist today as a person – one cannot exist in full consciousness – without having to have a showdown with one’s sel... read more
Virtual Mirage2 hours ago
Saturday Night SpecialGateway Pundit — Reported that the only person arrested at the J6 protest on Saturday was an undercover police officer. More here “Are you undercover?” the officers asked the masked man, who gave them a badge. “I guess not anymore.” It might have been better if they just showed up to the rally in […] The post Saturday Night Special appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Turcopolier2 hours ago
Why Does the United States Have 448 Times More COVID Cases Than China?Check out the COVID data (updated daily) posted at WorldOMeter. I do not know what your reaction will be, but I was stunned by the numbers. China has one of the lowest infection rates and death rates attributable to COVID. … Continue reading → read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
These 5 Asian Armies are Only Getting Deadlier*Michael Peck* *Army, Asia* Not everyone is a paper tiger. *Key Point to Remember: *Asia has a variety of capable armies, but capable in different ways. Which Asian armies are the best in the region? Even if you get past the nationalist chest thumping, it's difficult to choose. What does having the "best" army mean for a hegemonic regional power like China, versus an island-nation like Japan, versus warring states on the mainland like the two Koreas? Does “best” mean the army that is most proficient or lavishly equipped? Or is it the one that most fits the needs of its country? ... read more
Mining Awareness +3 hours ago
Extensive Pre-Trial Detention of Political Opponents by Biden Regime Violates the US Constitution; US Descending into Dictatorship
Why call the current US administration complicated names like authoritarian or totalitarian or banana republic!? Does it matter if the … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals3 hours ago
Stagflation?Via Zerohedge read more
Cairns News3 hours ago
From the ministrySmall Dead Animals4 hours ago
Things That Go Boom15 skyscrapers in China that were part of the Liyang Star City Phase II Project were just demolished after sitting unfinished for eight years due to absent market demand. read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
HMS Vanguard: Great Britain's Last Battleship Was Its Best*Robert Farley* *Naval History, Great Britain* HMS Vanguard didn't fight in World War II, but would have been a match for Japan's Kongo-class battlecruiers. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Vanguard arrived too late for World War II but served in a ceremonial role as a symbol of power into the 1950s. In an effort to take advantage of the superiority of the Royal Navy in World War I, First Sea Lord John “Jackie” Fisher developed a scheme to land British troops in Pomerania, thus directly threatening Berlin and forcing the Germans to withdraw troops from the Western Front. To this e... read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
When American Battleships Bombarded Korean Shores*Robert Farley* *Korean War, Pacific* All four of the U.S. Navy's legendary Iowa-class battleships eventually served during the Korean War *Here's What You Need to Know*: Only *USS Missouri* remained operational when the Korean War began, so the other three battleships had to be reactivated and updated. In the final months of the Second World War, the battleships of the U.S. Navy (USN) ranged across the archipelago of Japan, bombarding industrial, military and logistical targets at will. The Japanese military lacked enough ships, planes and fuel to defend the nation, leaving coa... read more
The National Interest2 hours ago
5 Artillery Pieces that Blow Away the Competition*Michael Peck* *State of the Military, History, Defense, Europe, Turkey, South Africa* How innovative artillery changed the game. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The best cannon is the one that isn't pointed at you. *Editor’s Note: *Please see previous works on historical weapons and battles, including 5 Tanks That Changed History, Top Five Naval Battles of All Time, The Five Deadliest Weapons of World War I, The Five Greatest Military Strategists of All Time, and Top 5 Battleships of All Time. *“Ultima ratio regum”*—"the last argument of kings,"—was the inscription that Lou... read more
Egyptian Chronicles2 hours ago
Very Costly ShotThis photo was released on Friday by the office of Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman aka MBS. Tamim, MBS, TBZ in KSA The photo shows MBS with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] read more
Global Issues News Headlines2 hours ago
Giant eco-friendly artwork set to inspire world leaders during the UN General AssemblyThe 11,000 square meters ‘ephemeral fresco’ was created by Swiss artist Saype. It shows two children building the world of the future and represents, among other messages, the participation of young people in the United Nations. Read the full story, “Giant eco-friendly artwork set to inspire world leaders during the UN General Assembly”, on globalissues.org → read more
balance103 hours ago
One of the most recurring aspects of the intelligence was that ISIS-K would utilize a white Toyota Corolla
9-17-21 Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, chief of US Central Command (Mideast) on 8-29 Kabul drone strike and investigation thereof: In the 48-hours prior to the strike sensitive intelligence indicated that the compound at point number one on the map was being used by ISIS-K planners, used to facilitate future attacks. We were also receiving a significant number of reports indicating multiple avenues of attached which were being planned simultaneously. Through which ISIS-K would attempt to harm our forces including with rockets, suicide explosive vests and vehicle born improv... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Mossad Assassinated Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist A With Remote AI Gun
This map shows where Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's car was first picked up at the U-turn by the decoy car before it was ambushed by the robot machine gun hidden in a pickup truck *Daily Mail: **REVEALED: How Iran's top nuclear scientist was assassinated by a killer robot machine gun kitted out with AI that allowed sniper 1,000 miles away to fire 15 bullets after disguised spy car had pinpointed his location* * Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, 62, dubbed the 'father' of Iran's illegal atomic program, was ambushed November 27 while driving to his home in Absard, near Tehran * New details emerged in... read more
Komando.com4 hours ago
FBI warning: Avoid these romance scams that have cost victims millions
If you're an online dater, the FBI wants you to know about these viral romance scams that have cost people millions. read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch4 hours ago
How to Heal with Raw Foods – Featuring a Raw Food, Stage 4 Lung Cancer SurvivorOriginally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: Matt Monarch has a live raw food show in the US that features on Youtube (his channel at the links here) … I just recently discovered him. The info looks fantastic, especially given all the amazing testimonies I see of all the illnesses cured. At his channel just… read more
Real Climate Science4 hours ago
Building Back BetterI’ve been critical of the Biden Administration for failing to reduce CO2. Global Monitoring Laboratory – Carbon Cycle Greenhouse Gases But they are finally making progress now, by shutting down the CO2 supply needed to produce food. 8:45 AM · … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
President Piñera says conditions are in place for lifting state of emergency in ChileRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, affirmed this Saturday that the conditions are in place to lift soon the state of emergency that has been in force in the country since March 2020 and that has allowed, among other things, decreeing quarantines, curfews, and border closures. "We have had 18 […] The post President Piñera says conditions are in place for lifting state of emergency in Chile appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch4 hours ago
NZ’s real suicide stats that will shock youThis morning I have listened to a short video on NZ’s real suicide statistics. Shocking! 696 and 66 of those 10-14 year olds. That exceeds the apparent ‘official’ death rate from the CV. It is told by Brian Tamaki, and whether or not you like this man, he is speaking truth and blowing the whistle. … Continue reading NZ’s real suicide stats that will shock you → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch4 hours ago
Open Letter to the Prime Minister of New Zealand: Our Freedom Is EssentialFrom betheresistancenz.com Updated: Sep 5 Originally published August 23rd 2021 by Off the Beaten Path Off the Beaten Path is currently experiencing censorship on our website. Be sure to stay in touch with the news that matters by subscribing. If we disappear join us at Telegram. It’s free. It is time for New Zealanders to … Continue reading Open Letter to the Prime Minister of New Zealand: Our Freedom Is Essential → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch4 hours ago
HOW YOU CAN HELP DR MATT SHELTONFrom The Health Forum NZ @ Facebook GIVE A LITTLE PAGEAs a member of NZDSOS, Matt has been doing his best to promote scientifically accurate and honest information so that New Zealanders considering being vaccinated against Covid-19 can make their decision with proper INFORMED CONSENT.He has tried to hold onto his moral and ethical integrity … Continue reading HOW YOU CAN HELP DR MATT SHELTON → read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Mexico’s López Obrador calls for building something similar to the European Union at Celac summitRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, today opened the summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac), in which more than a dozen leaders of the region are participating, with a call for the area to build something similar to the European Union (EU). In […] The post Mexico’s López Obrador calls for building something similar to the European Union at Celac summit appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch4 hours ago
At 101, she’s still hauling Maine lobsters with no plans to stopOriginally posted on Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting Blog: By Patrick Whittle and Robert F. BukatyAssociated PressView Comments2:072:07https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.480.1_en.html#goog_147814579 ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — When Virginia Oliver started?trapping lobster off Maine’s rocky coast,?World War II was more than a decade in the future, the electronic traffic signal was a recent invention and few women were?harvesting lobsters. Nearly… read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch4 hours ago
Mayor Tells School Board Resign Or Be Charged With ‘Child Porn’ Over Assignment, Parents Erupt In ApplauseOriginally posted on Nwo Report: Source: D Editor’s Note An Ohio mayor gave five school board members an ultimatum over what he said amounted to child pornography in course material, telling them to resign or be arrested. Course work distributed in the Hudson City School District reportedly included?writing?prompts from a book titled?642 Things to Write… read more
Small Dead Animals5 hours ago
Can the unvaccinated ride in the back of the bus?In the old days, people who looked like Rosa Parks were forced to ride in the back of every bus. Now, in 2021, do the same prejudicial rules apply? Well, if the bus happens to be one used at the upcoming BNP Paribas tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, then unvaccinated people not only can’t… Continue reading → read more
Health Impact News6 hours ago
Fully Vaccinated Account for 74% of Covid-19 Deaths in the UK Summer Wave According to Latest Public Health England Report
The latest Public Health England technical briefing on Covid-19 variants of concern has been published and it reveals that up to the 12th September 2021, 74% of all alleged Covid-19 deaths since August 2nd 2021 have been among the vaccinated population, confirming the UK is currently experiencing a pandemic of the vaccinated. The post Fully Vaccinated Account for 74% of Covid-19 Deaths in the UK Summer Wave According to Latest Public Health England Report first appeared on Health Impact News. read more
Power Markets In Crisis
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? https://www.catalyst-commercial.co.uk/works/september-2021-energy-market-brief/ Alarm bells have been ringing in European and UK power markets this month, as electricity prices surge to record levels. Here day-ahead prices are triple those of a year ago, and European markets are seeing the same happening, a sign… read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 24 hours ago
The Daily "Near You?"
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The National Interest4 hours ago
Stay Engaged in Afghanistan or Face a Terrorist Resurgence*James S. Robbins* *Afghanistan, Middle East* Despite the Biden administration’s desire to be rid of Afghanistan, now is not the time to disengage. The Biden administration would like to forget about Afghanistan and its tragic, humiliating endgame to America’s twenty-year commitment to the country. But one former Afghan government official thinks that American disengagement at this critical time could sow the seeds for a global terrorist resurgence. Masoud Andarabi served as Afghanistan’s interior minister until last March when he was forced out by former President Ashraf Ghani.... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Could Israel Survive Without Nuclear Weapons?*Robert Farley* *Nuclear Weapons, Middle East* Israel's nuclear weapons arsenal remains one of the world's worst-kept secrets. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Israel’s founders saw a world in which something like the Holocaust could happen, and in which nuclear weapons could make it happen with frightening speed. The concentration of a great part of the world’s Jewish population within Israel enhanced conventional deterrence, but at the same time increased nuclear vulnerability. Since the early 1970s, Israel has informally maintained a nuclear deterrent. In order to prevent the ... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Afghanistan’s Fall: Were We Using the Wrong Historical Analogies?*Mark N. Katz* *Afghanistan, Middle East* The situation that Mikhail Gorbachev faced in Eastern Europe in 1989 was very similar to the one that Joe Biden faced in Afghanistan in 2021. It shouldn’t have happened this way. For the Kabul government to collapse and the Taliban to seize power in Afghanistan even before the completion of the U.S. and coalition military withdrawal did not make sense. This was only supposed to have occurred some months or even years after the withdrawal—according, at least, to what appeared to be the most relevant historical analogies: the U.S. withdrawa... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Kim Yo-Jong Has Tough Words for South Korea*Stephen Silver* *North Korea, * Kim Yo-Jong has likely had a change from her previous role in the regime’s propaganda department, judging by the statement about South Korea’s launch. Earlier this week, both North Korea and South Korea tested missiles. When South Korea launched theirs, a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), it led to an outraged reaction from Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. "If even the 'president' supports the act of faulting and hurting the dialogue partner, it will naturally result in a corresponding action and then the no... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
The Seawolf was a Cold War Monster*Peter Suciu* *Seawolf-Class, * The Seawolf was developed to be "future proof." *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It was to be the best of the best, but in the end, just three of the new class of submarines were ever constructed. It was to be the best of the best, but in the end, just three of the new class of submarines were ever constructed. Construction began on the lead boat in 1989 and by the time she was commissioned in 1997 the geo-political landscape had changed considerably. The number of *Seawolf**-*class submarines was reduced to just 12, but with the break-up of... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Why China's Air Force Still Struggles to Build Jet Engines*Robert Farley, J. Tyler Lovell* *Chinese Military, China* A lack of human capital and trade secrets complicates jet engine development, but China won't lag behind forever. *Here's What You Need to Know*: It is unlikely that China will lag behind in engine technology forever. Advances in 3D printing may yet provide a way for it to rapidly build, prototype, and develop jet engines. The Chinese defense industrial base is infamous for its tendency to “borrow” from foreign designs, particularly in the aerospace industry. Almost the entirety of China’s modern fighter fleet have either... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Everything in North Korea Is Just a Little Different (Including its Guns)*Kyle Mizokami* *military, East Asia* The hermit kingdom's homegrown variation of the AK-47 is certainly unique. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *North Korea’s arms industry is poor and backward but full of surprises. Pyongyang’s infantry and special operations forces make up a disproportionate amount of its armed forces and a major part of its offensive capability, giving it considerable incentive to provide new technology when possible. The Type 88 rifle will probably see further improvements in the coming years, but how much new tech North Korea can sustain across hundreds... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
The Five Greatest Military Failures in British History*Michael Peck* *Military History, Europe* As the old British saying goes, "We lose every battle but the last one." *Here's What You Need to Know*: No matter how good, no military is perfect. For centuries, the sun never set on the British Empire. But eclipses there were, and more than a few that stained British arms. Like the Romans, the British fought a variety of enemies. They also had the distinction of being defeated by a variety of enemies, including Americans, Russians, French, Native Americans, Africans, Afghans, Japanese and Germans. Even in defeat, there is something glo... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Five Weapons China Would Use to Attack Taiwan*Robert Farley* *Chinese Military, China* With advanced fighter jets, ballistic missiles and a modern navy, the Chinese military is closing the gap. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Taiwan used to be able to rely on technological advantages and the distance it kept from the Chinese mainland. Increasingly, that's not the case. Over the past decade, virtually every aspect of China’s military arsenal has grown more lethal. This improvement has necessarily affected the military balance with Taiwan. With tensions between China and the United States growing, Taiwan’s position has becom... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Did the Navy Almost Kill the President During World War II?*Sebastien Roblin* *US Navy, Pacific* Gross incompetence? A plot to kill Roosevelt? *Here's What You Need to Remember*: Then on November 14, Roosevelt—who had been Secretary of the Navy during World War I—asked to observe an air defense drill. Balloons were released, and gunners on the *Iowa* and *Porter* began blasting them out of sky. Patriotic action movies would have you believe military units regularly perform like well-oiled fighting machines. But sometimes reality is closer to Bill Murray’s *Stripes*. Such at least was the case of the *William D. Porter*, whose mishaps we... read more
The National Interest4 hours ago
Why Putin Will Roll to Victory in Parliamentary Elections*Mark Episkopos* *Russia, * Polls have opened in a Russian Parliamentary election cycle colored by accusations of misconduct and foreign intrigue. Polls have opened in a Russian Parliamentary election cycle colored by accusations of misconduct and foreign intrigue. A three-day voting period commenced across the country early on Friday. As many as fourteen parties were registered to participate in the elections, but the ruling United Russia party is widely expected to retain its sweeping majority in the State Duma. Despite the common association between the two, there is not nece... read more
balance104 hours ago
virus infectivity in hot spots
9-18 Sars 2 Iran 80/490= 16.3% increase/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/iran …….................................... Russia 19.6/545= 3.6% increase/day ………………… Turkey 27.7/420= 6.6% increase/day …………………………… USA 158/9417= 1.7% increase/day ……………………… Malaysia 17.6/204= 8.6% increase/day ……………………………………. Many places are way down in rate of infection/day. Argentina is one of these—even drastically down. ……............................................... 9-2-21 The drug ivermectin, scientists in Argentina announced last year, prevented 100% of COVID-1... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
In Brazil 76% support impeaching Bolsonaro if he disregards Justice -surveyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A survey conducted by Brazil's Datafolha firm shows that 76% say that President Jair Bolsonaro should be impeached if he disregards a court order, while 21% think that he should not be punished in these circumstances and 3% could not give an opinion. The survey, which was conducted in 190 […] The post In Brazil 76% support impeaching Bolsonaro if he disregards Justice -survey appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Eighty thousand demonstrate in France against Covid passport and forced vaccinationRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the Interior Ministry, some 80,000 protesters, including more than 6,000 in Paris, mobilized in France against the Covid passport for the 10th consecutive Saturday. Last Saturday, they numbered 121,000, and 237,000 on August 7. There were many health service employees, obliged since Wednesday to get vaccinated in order […] The post Eighty thousand demonstrate in France against Covid passport and forced vaccination appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Medical Kidnap5 hours ago
Fully Vaccinated Account for 74% of Covid-19 Deaths in the UK Summer Wave According to Latest Public Health England ReportThe latest Public Health England technical briefing on Covid-19 variants of concern has been published and it reveals that up to the 12th September 2021, 74% of all alleged Covid-19 deaths since August 2nd 2021 have been among the vaccinated population, confirming the UK is currently experiencing a pandemic of the vaccinated. The post Fully Vaccinated Account for 74% of Covid-19 Deaths in the UK Summer Wave According to Latest Public Health England Report first appeared on Medical Kidnap. read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
Whoopsie, Too Funny – Overzealous DC Stormtroopers Accidentally Target Undercover Fed Dressed Like Antifa Then Had to Pretend Like They Were Arresting HimFirst things first…. If there ever was an actual “insurrection” a couple hundred patriots with axe handles would easily crush these out-of-shape DC riot goons dressed like teenage ninja turtles. Just sayin’… Although, to be fair, a few of the groups did look like they just raided the costume surplus from the last Batman movie. […] The post Whoopsie, Too Funny – Overzealous DC Stormtroopers Accidentally Target Undercover Fed Dressed Like Antifa Then Had to Pretend Like They Were Arresting Him appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Accidental Deliberations5 hours ago
Saturday Afternoon LinksAssorted content for your weekend reading. - Andrew Nikiforuk writes that it's long past time for Jason Kenney to resign as utterly unfit for public office. The Globe and Mail's editorial board discusses how the UCP made Alberta's COVID-19 situation far worse by trying to deny it, while Alika Lafontaine comments on the hubris which has put health care systems in the position of failing to treat the people who most need it. Russell Wangersky writes that vaccinations alone were never going to be sufficient to avoid Saskatchewan's getting swamped by the fourth wave, while Zak Vescera... read more
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