Category Archives: Guest Post

Links 7/27/2022

Sri Lanka’s Arrest of Aeroflot Plane Was the Straw that Broke President Rajapaksa’s Back

How Sri Lanka tried, and may still be trying, to play Moscow off against Washington.

What’s Happening in Myanmar?

An update on Myanmar, including executions by the military.

2:00PM Water Cooler 7/26/2022

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Common Medications May Increase the Dangers of Heat Waves

Some medications may interfere with sweat production, alter the body’s internal thermostat, or make dehydration more likely.

Unbeknown to Most US Citizens, Washington is Preparing to Share Their Biometric Data With Dozens of Other National Governments

The US is planning to give up its citizens’ most precious data in exchange for the biometric data harvested by its “partner” governments in Europe and beyond.

2:00PM Water Cooler 7/25/2022

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Links 7/25/2022

Polio in New York – An Infectious Disease Doctor Explains This Exceedingly Rare Occurrence

A rare case of polio in New York has led to widespread concern. A doctor explains how the virus is spread and how it’s being eradicated.

Links 7/24/2022

Boris Johnson Is Going – but His Cronyism and Corruption Are Here to Stay

Has Johnson left a lasting mark on the Tories, or is it merely that he overshadows his entirely underwhelming potential successors?

Seven Skripal Secrets The Secret Intelligence Service Didn’t Want To Let Out

No one, and I mean no one, is hearing from the Skripals despite a public inquiry into a seemingly related, apparent nerve agent death.