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OrientalReview.org16 hours ago
The Taliban’s Takeover Of Afghanistan Was The US’ Greatest Intel Failure EverThe key takeaway is that the US’ technological superiority was irrelevant during its War on Afghanistan and the human sources that it depended on for intelligence were too unreliable. History will testify that there has never been a greater intelligence failure for the US than the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. […] read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation16 hours ago
Refugees after the American Revolution needed money, homes and acceptance
When people fled the new United States in the 18th century, they were taken in by the British Empire but became disillusioned by unfulfilled British promises. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation16 hours ago
Do US teens have the right to be vaccinated against their parents' will? It depends on where they live
Some states have a legal framework allowing “mature minors” to make their own health care decisions – but they apply it in different ways, and some don’t have it at all. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil agribusiness organizations issue manifesto in defense of democracy, criticizing instabilityRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, August 30, seven organizations linked to agribusiness released a manifesto in defense of the democratic rule of law and pointed out concerns with "the current challenges to political-institutional harmony and, as a consequence, to economic and social stability" in Brazil. Some of these organizations were also signatories to […] The post Brazil agribusiness organizations issue manifesto in defense of democracy, criticizing instability appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
musingsofanoldfart17 hours ago
There she blows…in TexasThe following is a modified comment I made on a recent blog on the need for climate change action. The forward thinking author of the blog and post lives in oil rich Texas, which has a secret that more folks … Continue reading → read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Earth-Shaking Financial Collapse is Inevitable: Position yourself for the ‘Great Reset’The blockchain has the potential to free humanity, I genuinely believe that -- and all we need do for it to succeed is 1) adopt it, and 2) stand the hell out of its way. The post Earth-Shaking Financial Collapse is Inevitable: Position yourself for the ‘Great Reset’ appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
Scandal Behind the FDA Fake Approval of Pfizer JabOn August 23 as the FDA announced full approval for the Pfizer mRNA gene-edited substance. Or not quite, when the full papers of FDA are studied. Fauci, whose NIAID has financial interest in the vaccine, referred to the FDA decision as the “final stamp of approval.” It is however anything but final or an impartial, scientific rigorous medical evaluation. Rather it is a politically-motivated decision by an FDA that is corrupt beyond the imagination of most people. read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Don’t fall for this Amazon trick that will cost you money
Try these money-saving tips before you make another Amazon purchase. It could save you big bucks. read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Tech how-to: Easiest way to move files to a new computer
How do you transfer all your files from your old machine to a new one? It's easy. Just follow these steps to get rolling in no time! read more
Halifax Examiner1 day ago
31 cases of COVID-19 over 3 days announced on Monday, August 30The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories Nova Scotia has announced 31 new cases of COVID-19 over a three-day period (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Twenty-six of the new cases are in […] read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Do you want to travel abroad now? Countries where you can (or cannot) enter from BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Traveling abroad is made difficult in times of pandemic. Everyone is afraid of everyone, but some brave countries have nevertheless started to release foreign tourists' entry, including some of the most sought-after destinations, such as Switzerland, Spain, Germany, and France. This resumption of travel is due to the momentary drop […] The post Do you want to travel abroad now? Countries where you can (or cannot) enter from Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
G2 - Moderate geomagnetic storm watch in effectA G1 - Minor geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for September 1 and a G2 - Moderate for September 2, 2021. The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet to unsettled conditions on August 31 due to the delayed anticipated passage of the August 26th coronal mass...... Read more » read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
‘I See You’: U.S. Submarines Might Not Be Invisible for Long*James Holmes* *US Navy, Americas* How can the silent service stay in tune with the times? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The navy is already staring a shortfall of attack boats in the face even without undertaking a major redesign of the submarine fleet. Technological transformation, in short, could outpace shipbuilding programs predicated on longstanding assumptions about combat in the depths. Change could be swift, while a reengineering a fleet is a glacial process unless something really, really bad transpires to compel the leadership to act swiftly and decisively. S’po... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
These Chinese Fighter Jets are Taking Latin America by Storm*Sebastien Roblin* *China, Americas* Built by Hongdu in Nanchang, China, the L-15 Falcon resembles an adorably abbreviated Super Hornet or F-16. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The market for trainer/light attack planes is relatively crowded with competitors such as the Russian Yak-130, Italian MB.346, China’s subsonic K-8, T-50 Golden Eagle or possibly Boeing’s T-X. It is too early to tell whether L-15 and JL-9 will prove a major export success—but sales of cut-price supersonic trainer/fighters could become an interesting signifier of Beijing’s expanding influence in Africa, Asi... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The Canadian Military Claims Its New Machine Gun Is Defective*Peter Suciu* *Canada, * And a safety risk to the soldiers carrying it. A weapon that soldiers can't rely on is worse than useless. It can put those soldier's lives at risk, which is why this month the Canadian Armed Forces confirmed that 342 defective machine guns received from Colt Canada have been returned to the company for repair. According to a report from the *Ottawa Citizen*, the weapons were part of a $120 million (CA) deal with Colt Canada—the Canadian division of the storied American firearms maker based in Kitchener, Ontario—to produce the new C6A1 general-purpose m... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
High airfare and energy prices raise cost of living in Brazil’s Greater São Paulo – FecomercioSPRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Cost of Living per Social Class (CVCS) in the São Paulo metropolitan region increased 1.06% in July, according to the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism of the State of São Paulo's (FecomercioSP) indicator. The percentage is the highest variation for the month since 2011, when the […] The post High airfare and energy prices raise cost of living in Brazil’s Greater São Paulo – FecomercioSP appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
Shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Kermadec Islands region, New ZealandA strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the Kermadec Islands region at 02:52 UTC on August 31, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 16 km (10 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). The epicenter was located 984...... Read more » read more
Cairns News17 hours ago
Info required on compulsory vax of 24,000 school kids in SydneyAny readers with phone footage or any other genuine information about the megalomaniac Liberal Health Minister Hazzard (he’s proven to be a real hazard) and adverse reactions please forward to cairnsnews@protonmail.com read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil’s Treasury: 2021 year-to-date deficit would be near zero without Covid-19 spendingRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Without the extra spending on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, the Central Government (Federal Treasury, Social Security and Central Bank) would have a primary deficit of only R$3 billion (US$578 million) in the first 7 months of the year, said yesterday, August 30, Federal Treasury Secretary Jeferson Bittencourt. The Federal Treasury […] The post Brazil’s Treasury: 2021 year-to-date deficit would be near zero without Covid-19 spending appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Viable Opposition17 hours ago
Natural Immunity vs. Vaccine Immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 Virus - Which is Superior
A recent study from Israel, the "canary in the coal mine" when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination programs compares natural immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus to that achieved through vaccination. Let's look at the results of the study by Dr. Sivan Gazit et al entitled "Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity: reinfections versus breakthrough infections" as shown here: Please note that the research has not been peer reviewed at this time. The authors conducted a retrospective observational study comparing three groups of individuals noting that the fully... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Can China Reliably Bring Down the U.S. F-35 Stealth Fighter?*Sebastien Roblin* *Stealth Fighters, Asia* While virtually any plane can be equipped to fire long-range missiles, stealth airframes are built using radar-absorbent materials and engineered precisely to minimize reflection of radar waves. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Ultimately, hit-and-run tactics leaning on BVR and stealth technology may be quite effective in securing air superiority. However, they won’t suffice to overcome constraints of fuel and weapons supply in scenarios that involve distant and more numerous opponents attacking high-value targets. In Len Deighton’s... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Why North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Still Hates the U.S. Navy*Sebastien Roblin* *Korean War, Asia Pacific* As the UN solidified control of the seas surrounding the Sea of Japan, the gun-armed capital ships embarked on an extensive shore bombardment campaign. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The most important naval battle of the war occurred on the opening day of the conflict. South Korea’s only large patrol boat intercepted and destroyed a North Korean vessel on the verge of landing troops in Pusan in an engagement described in a companion article. Just days after North Korea embarked on its steam-roller invasion of its larger but less... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago
Help RFK Keep the Momentum Going for His Book The Real Anthony Fauci
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Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
Islam Celebrates Victory Over The InfidelsTaliban are looking pretty spiffy in their new U.S. supplied uniforms and equipment. China is excited as well. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Decarbonization: Here’s how corporations can future-proof their climate strategiesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Climate change has been a theoretical topic for several years, but slowly, the world has collectively been comprehending all the damage that it has caused so far and is capable of in the future. Though everyone has an equal share in the deterioration of the environment, big organizations and industries […] The post Decarbonization: Here’s how corporations can future-proof their climate strategies appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Science 2.0 blogs18 hours ago
Louisiana Has Important Things To Worry About, Lawyers Shouldn't Invent A 'Cancer Alley' To Pile OnDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the American public fell back in love with science. In the first 19 years of this century, Californians denied vaccines to such an extent a law had to be passed to prevent coastal parents from creating a Whooping Cough pandemic. Every building had cancer warnings somewhere - even oncology wards in hospitals warned cancer patients they might get cancer by visiting their doctor - and Non-GMO Project rock salt(!) took off. That has now changed.(1) For most of the country, Purell, Clorox, and Lysol replaced bottles of useless green-labeled goop that claimed... read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
Today In Justin’s MediaAnd now election coverage from unbiased journalists at the unbiased Toronto Star’s iPolitics website. read more
MJBizDaily18 hours ago
The cannabinoid CBN might be cannabis industry’s surprise hitWhile delta-8 is certainly stealing the spotlight, CBN might just be the sleeper cannabinoid of the summer – pun intended. Over the past year, cannabis companies have been leveraging the compound’s reputation as a sleep aid with growing success. Also known as cannabinol, CBN was first discovered nearly a century ago. Over that period, companies […] The cannabinoid CBN might be cannabis industry’s surprise hit is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Small Dead Animals19 hours ago
Feminist Trudeau Fights TerrorismWhether its having Ukrainian troops do our dirty work, or promoting female service members in Mali, little girly boy Justin stands up to terrorists. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Tuesday, August 31, 2021LIVESTREAM: Projeto Seis & Meia (online) – Every Tuesday, the Seis & Meia Project will present a different artist from Natal (Rio Grande do Norte) to celebrate the diversity of MPB music. Starring in tonight's session will be the musician Carlos Zens (photo), who will pay tribute to the artist Renato Teixeira. Alan Persa will […] The post The Brazilian Livestreams Guide for Tuesday, August 31, 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
Costs, damages and duration in investor-state arbitration31-Aug-2021 This study examines over 400 investor-State cases, giving a comprehensive account of how long ISDS proceedings last, how much they cost, how tribunals allocate those costs as well as the amounts of damages awarded. read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
Ecuador will seek a trade agreement with Russia after the elimination of preferences31-Aug-2021 Ecuador to promote a free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as the generalized system of preferences granted by Russia expires on October 11. read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
Mercosur-Arabs: Brazil wants to resume talks on agreements31-Aug-2021 The Brazilian government is interested in resuming negotiations for free trade agreements between Mercosur and Arab countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, and Lebanon. read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Links 8/31/2021naked capitalism18 hours ago
“We Will No Longer Sell Crude Abroad”: Mexican President AMLOThis is good news for Mexico's long-beleaguered state-owned oil company, Pemex, but not such good news for the US' refinery industry. read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Russia’s Alfa-Class Submarines was Born to Break Limits*Sebastien Roblin* *Soviet Navy, World* For all its serious shortcomings, the Alfa was undeniably a striking and ambitious design that pushed the limits of submarine performance in ways few modern designs even attempt. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Alfa represented a design paradigm for “small but fast” attack submarines that would ultimately fall out of favor compared to “big but stealthy” designs like the Russian *Akula-*class and U.S. *Sea Wolf*-class SSNs—though isolated media reports have revealed some interest in future *Alfa*-like boats. The Project 705 *Lira*—b... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Social Security Moves Married Folks Need to Make*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, * If both members of a married couple qualify for Social Security benefits, it is best to think about when each should file. When many older Americans get closer to retirement, they often cram in as much information regarding Social Security benefits as possible. Along the way, there invariably will be missing pieces of information that will prevent one from taking full advantage of the monthly checks and claiming all of the money that they’re entitled to. For many experts, the most prudent financial decision is generally very simple: wait on... read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
Robbing the Soil, 2: ‘Systematic theft of communal property’In 1549, tens of thousands of English peasants fought — and thousands died — to halt and reverse the spread of capitalist farming that was destroying their way of life. The largest action, known as Kett’s Rebellion, has been called “the greatest practical utopian project of Tudor England and the greatest anticapitalist rising in English history.”[2] read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog18 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin New Zealand reports first death tied to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine [image: A bug perched on a fruit tart] Dept. of GastronomySave the Planet, Eat a Bug From 2011: Plentiful and protein-rich, insects are food in much of the world. Why not here? A Royal Marine rescued animals from Afghanistan in a mission dubbed ‘Operation Ark.’ His staff was left behind. Big Tech wants to build the ‘metaverse.’ What on Earth does that mean Judge orders Cinci hospital to treat COVID-19 patient with Ivermectin, despite CDC warnings CDC Requirements for Immigrant Medical Examinations: ... read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
Afghanistan News Links 30-31 August 202131 August 2021 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back This is what a dying empire looks like Reflections On Events In Afghanistan (X) https://orientalreview.org/2021/08/31/reflections-on-events-in-afghanistan-x/ Iran: an Unexpected and Pleasant Gift from the US https://journal-neo.org/2021/08/31/iran-an-unexpected-and-pleasant-gift-from-the-us/ Primakov Doctrine https://smoothiex12.blogspot.com/2021/08/primakov-doctrine.html … Continue reading Afghanistan News Links 30-31 August 2021 read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT18 hours ago
The Impact of CO2, H2O and Other “Greenhouse Gases” on Equilibrium Earth TemperaturesBy Paul Homewood David Coe posted a draft paper here back in January on the IR absorptive characteristics of “greenhouse” gases. His paper has now been published by the IJAOS: http://www.ijaos.org/article/298/10.11648.j.ijaos.20210502.12 More about the author: David Coe is a physicist, having read physics at Oxford back in the sixties. His […] read more
Bayou Renaissance Man18 hours ago
High drag, low speed police pursuit
Thanks to reader M. W., who sent me the link to this news report. COLUMBUS, Ind. — A call to police about a “suspicious bulldozer” in the area of U.S. 31 and Hawcreek Boulevard led to a first for the Columbus Police Department: a bulldozer pursuit at speeds reaching … 6 mph. Columbus police were notified at 4 a.m. that a bulldozer was spotted in the area of 17th Street and Central Avenue traveling on the roadway, and officers located it and attempted to make a traffic stop, said Sgt. Alyson Eichel, Columbus Police spokeswoman. The driver, Adam Jackson, 26, of Gray, Kentucky, r... read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
A Message to the EU: Address the Real Public Health Crisis by Banning Glyphosate (Part One)The herbicide glyphosate – the most widely used herbicide on the planet – is authorised for use in the EU until December 2022. The EU is currently assessing whether its licence should be renewed. Environmentalist and campaigner Dr Rosemary Mason has just written an open letter to the head of the Pesticides Unit at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Jose Tarazona. read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Health Officials Considering Moving Up the Timeline for Booster Shots*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Coronavirus, * Can a third shot give full protection from the Delta variant? The timeline for Americans to get their coronavirus booster shots might be sped up by three months. Last week, Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, noted that data out of Israel were showing a reduction in the effectiveness of Pfizer’s vaccine against severe illness among those sixty-five and older who were fully vaccinated in January or February. The data further revealed that booster doses provide four times as much protection against infection fr... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
The Navy Can Learn from StarTrek and Battlestar Galactica*James Holmes* *Future Warfare, Asia* Sci-fi suggests, in a roundabout way, that personnel policy may constitute a U.S. Navy center of gravity. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Fling a variety of challenges at personnel, along as many axes as you can, as simultaneously as you can. Give each crewman more to do than he can, on the Cylon-esque reasoning that imposing numerous, repeated contingencies compounds the demands on people and hardware. Such tactics constitute the precursor to a crushing blow—or to an American withdrawal under duress. How would you punk the U.S. Navy if ... read more
Retraction Watch19 hours ago
COVID-19 wastewater tracking paper ends up in the sewerA paper that sought to bring some math to the idea that the spread of COVID-19 could be tracked in human excrement has been retracted because of the authors submitted it to two different Elsevier journals on the same day — and because of some eyebrow-raising behavior by the alleged peer reviewers. The first author … Continue reading COVID-19 wastewater tracking paper ends up in the sewer read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT19 hours ago
Was Hurricane Ida Really A Cat 4?By Paul Homewood There’s two videos of Ida that I would recommend you watch. The second should follow on from the first, but you need to click on the link: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/very-very-bad-images-show-damage-flooding-hurricane-ida-n1277937 Both films were shot on the section of coast that took the brunt of the storm and surge. It is […] read more
Virtual Mirage20 hours ago
SwordcraftBog Iron -> Steel My grandson asked me about iron age people who found iron in swamps and then used that material for weapons among other things. This could be alternately called a bog, a mire, a marsh, or a swamp. It’s naturally wet land that remained wet over time and did not […] The post Swordcraft appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Portugal to demobilize immunization centers after population is fully vaccinatedRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With over 73% of its population now fully immunized and expecting to reach 85% before the end of September, Portugal is currently discussing demobilizing some of its mass immunization centers. To address the emergency vaccination against Covid-19, large structures have been set up from North to South of the country. […] The post Portugal to demobilize immunization centers after population is fully vaccinated appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News20 hours ago
Monica Smit arrested in Melbourne for “incitement” – but of what?By TONY MOBILIFONITIS THE leader of the Reignite Democracy Australia, Monica Smit, has posted her own arrest in Melbourne on YouTube. The leading figure in the Melbourne anti-lockdown protests was in her car, parked by the side of the road on Tuesday, after being pulled over by a police patrol from suburban Springvale. The cop, […] read more
GREENIE WATCH19 hours ago
Untitled* What’s the Value of Natural COVID Immunity?* A huge new study offers hope that previous infection is better than vaccination. A large study in Israel gives some information that most American “experts” and media parrots have been ignoring: The 39 million Americans with recorded cases of COVID (and who knows what the actual number of COVID cases has been) are likely better immunized than the nearly 170 million Americans who are fully vaccinated. Some number of people have had both COVID and the vaccine, and they have greater immunity still. (It’s important to note that the stati... read more
GREENIE WATCH19 hours ago
Untitled* Liability for $Millions in Damages to Noise Nuisance Victims* No one has to suffer endless sleepless nights caused by wind turbines without redress or compensation. It’s the law. On that score, a group of farmers has turned the tables on the wind farm operator who has been driving them mad since March 2015. Back then, Japan’s Mitsui and Co speared 52, 2 MW Senvion MM92 turbines into Victoria’s Bald Hills generating a cacophony of thumping, grinding soul destroying low-frequency noise. The farmers surrounding the Bald Hills in Victoria’s Gippsland have been driven mad by wind tu... read more
CFACT20 hours ago
In Oregon, sand dollars undertake mysterious “die off”The sand dollars were alive when they washed in during high tides and became stranded, but they ‘are unable to make it back to the water once the tide recedes,’ aquarium representatives said. ‘This is resulting in them drying up and dying The post In Oregon, sand dollars undertake mysterious “die off” appeared first on CFACT. read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger20 hours ago
Rarely has one image more perfectly captured the moment — and totality — of a man’s presidency.
Befuddled by time, disoriented by a riot of terrible decisions, and confused by the demand for answers......In an earlier time, the press would have hidden such a demoralizing picture........but there was no hiding this picture. And it was punctuated by what is perhaps an even worse picture. - Charles Hurt read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
Is Canada Missing out on Leveraging ITMDs in it’s Healthcare Plans?NEW DELHI, India, Aug 31 (IPS) - With elections right round the corner in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently said that a re-elected Liberal government would spend billions in the coming years to hire family doctors. This report says, Justin Trudeau promised that the Liberals would spend $3 billion over four years starting in 2022 to hire 7500 family doctors and nurses as well as tax and student loan incentives for health professionals who set up shop in rural or remote communities and also pledges an extra $6 billion to wrestle with wait lists. Read the full story, “Is... read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
Social Protection at a Crossroad—and Poverty On the RiseHELSINKI, Aug 31 (IPS) - How can we ensure a resilient and inclusive recovery from COVID-19? How can we hold on to the target of eradicating poverty and hunger by 2030, with the pandemic still ongoing? Read the full story, “Social Protection at a Crossroad—and Poverty On the Rise”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
Allow Least Developed Countries to DevelopSYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (IPS) - The pandemic is pushing back the world’s poorest countries with the least means to finance economic recovery and contagion containment efforts. Without international solidarity, economic gaps will grow again as COVID-19 threatens humanity for years to come. Read the full story, “Allow Least Developed Countries to Develop”, on globalissues.org → read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
Buy now, pay later: Amazon adds option to pay in installments
Want to spread your Amazon purchase prices out over time? Now you can with this helpful new feature. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
San Francisco District Attourney Takes Aim at Ghost Gun Makers*Peter Suciu* *Gun Control, * There is no denying that there has been a rise in the home-made guns showing up on San Francisco's streets—and according to reports, police had seized 164 of the so-called "ghost guns" in 2020, a 2,600 percent increase from the six confiscated in 2016. High Bridge Arms, which closed in the fall of 2015, was the last gun shop to operate in San Francisco. Its closure was part of what supporters of the Second Amendment said was an effort to make the City by the Bay a "gun-free zone," and now nearly six years later San Francisco's chief prosecutor is lo... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Why The U.S. Navy Needs to Keep Up Appearances*James Holmes* *US Navy, World* Navies that skimp on the basics in peacetime seldom triumph in wartime. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If the U.S. Navy projects a slovenly appearance while, say, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy shows up in a foreign harbor looking spick-and-span, guess who seems like the trustworthy friend and fearsome foe? Advantage: China. Diplomatic influence goes to mariners mindful of the fundamentals. The U.S. Navy has a diplomatic problem. It’s a problem that stems from the most mundane of failings: neglect of vessels’ outward appearance. The am... read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Study: Almost 30% of Brazil’s gold exports may be illegalRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost 30% of the gold exported by Brazil between 2019 and 2020 - 48.9 tons - may have come from illegal mining areas, in a combination of inspection shortcomings, irregular actions by companies and false documents used to launder gold extracted from protected areas, shows a study conducted by the […] The post Study: Almost 30% of Brazil’s gold exports may be illegal appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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