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Havana Syndrome — First Magnetite Map of the Human Brain

Posted on September 12, 2018 by L

“They found magnetite concentrated in the same places in all seven brains—primarily in the cerebellum and brain stem. A striking asymmetry also exists in the distribution of particles between the right and left hemispheres.” R. Mark Wilson — Physics Today … Continue reading →

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The Looming Tower : Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2018 by L

“Radicalism usually prospers in the gap between rising expectations and declining opportunities. This is especially true where the population is young, idle, and bored; where the art is impoverished; where entertainment—movies, theater, music—is policed or absent altogether; and where young … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome — “Neuro-Weapons” Behind Cuba Attacks?

Posted on September 11, 2018 by L

“I got a call from the State Department in February of 2017, and literally, the call was, ‘This is the State Department, we have a problem.’ They spoke to me about individuals who began experiencing symptoms late in 2016 with … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Chilean Coup (September 11 1973)

Posted on September 11, 2018 by L

“I don’t see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its people. The issues are much too important for the Chilean voters to be left to decide for themselves.” Henry … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Former CIA Boss John McLaughlin : “So, that’s it.” (September 11 2001)

Posted on September 11, 2018 by L

“I typed a single sentence, a memo to myself: Nothing will ever be the same.” John McLaughlin — Former CIA Deputy Director & Acting Director (2000 to 2004) “The hijacked planes hit the twin towers at 8:46 and 9:03 a.m. … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — The KRYPTOS Sculpture — SECTION IV : A Few Clues From Edward Scheidt

Posted on September 10, 2018 by L

“Maintaining secrecy about the sculpture became a challenging part of creating Kryptos. Both Jim and I were under scrutiny by the media who wanted badly to know the answer. To be honest, I don’t know the answer. After Jim finished … Continue reading →

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Skripal Case — Going from Weird to Berserk (UPDATE)

Posted on September 10, 2018 by L

“That the attack on the Skripals was nonsense is clear to a person with half a brain. But some don’t even have one half, that’s why they believe in this absurdity.” Roger Waters — (August 27 2018) “There is a wonderful book that you … Continue reading →

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On This Day — 1,000 Boeing 747 Jumbo Plane Produced (September 10 1993)

Posted on September 10, 2018 by L

“Aviation investigations are replete with accident scenarios that couldn’t happen. And given the lack of bomb evidence so far, neither scenario has been ruled out, officials said. First is the possibility that the doomed plane’s front section, which has a … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Welcome to Belgistan! [Is Belgium a Failed State?]

Posted on September 9, 2018 by L

“What do Molenbeek’s failures reveal about the deep dysfunction in the Belgian state? That Molenbeek has been allowed to become a breeding-ground for jihadism says some damning things about formal and informal structures in Belgium, and in particular Brussels.” Belgium … Continue reading →

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Think On These Things : Should Spies Use Cryptography?

Posted on September 9, 2018 by L

“Bizarrely the stubby pencil and piece of paper that you put your cross on in the ballot box is actually much more secure than anything which is electronic.” Former MI6 Chief Sir John Sawers “The approved systems have simply been … Continue reading →

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