Author Archives: L

On This Day — Remembering SISMI General Nicola Calipari (June 23, 1953 – March 4, 2005) [Reading Behind the Black Bars]

Posted on March 4, 2022 by L

“Out of the 30 cars that came to the blocking position, why was this the only car fired upon that night?” Mel Sembler — US Embassy in Rome (May 5 2005) March 4 2022 — Nicola Calipari (June 23, 1953 … Continue reading →

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The Causes and Consequences of the Ukraine Crisis [John Mearsheimer]

Posted on March 3, 2022 by L

“My argument is that the West, especially the United States, is principally responsible for this disaster. But no American policymaker is going to acknowledge that line of argument. So they will say that the Russians are responsible.” John Mearsheimer (February … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Daniel Craig! [“Vodka Martini. Shaken, Not Stirred”]

Posted on March 2, 2022 by L

“There is strong and consistent evidence that James Bond has a chronic alcohol consumption problem at the ‘severe’ end of the spectrum. He should seek professional help and try to find other strategies for managing occupational stress.” Medical Journal of … Continue reading →

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Fermi Problems — How to Think like a Physicist [How many workers are necessary to build Khufu’s pyramid?]

Posted on March 1, 2022 by L

“For the making of the pyramid itself there passed a period of twenty years. They worked by a hundred thousand men at a time, for each three months continually.” Herodotus (484 – c. 425 BC) March 1st 2022 — A ‘Fermi Question’ asks … Continue reading →

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Letter to a young investigator — Be suspicious of everything! [On the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic] UPDATE : Belgian Newspaper Confirms Death Toll

Posted on February 28, 2022 by L

“A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right, and evil doesn’t become good, just because it’s accepted by a majority.” Booker T. Washington May 15 2021 — A young man asked if I could offer a few advises as … Continue reading →

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Do you have what it takes to be an FBI Intelligence Analyst? [Parody]

Posted on February 27, 2022 by L

“Even though most of their work is behind the scenes, FBI intelligence analysts serve our country on the frontlines. If you want to protect the public and uphold the Constitution, join us as an intelligence analyst.” FBI Tweet (April 9 … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Allen Dulles Becomes First Civilian Director of Central Intelligence (February 26 1953)

Posted on February 26, 2022 by L

“There seems to be little difference in Allen Dulles’s influence whether he was a Wall Street lawyer or a CIA director.” The State, the Deep State, and the Wall Street Overworld Peter Dale Scott February 26 2022 — Allen Welsh … Continue reading →

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Three Years Ago — GCHQ boss reveals real reason behind his resignation (February 25 2019) [UPDATE : Watchdog misled over reason for resignation]

Posted on February 25, 2022 by L

“After Father Edmund Higgins pleaded guilty to child sexual imagery offences in 2013, we submitted a character reference on our knowledge of him to the court in good faith. His subsequent criminal actions appalled us and have shown that our … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The United Airlines Flight 811 Disaster (February 24 1989) — Do you believe in extraordinary coincidences? [UPDATE — Answer from MEBO Edwin Bollier]

Posted on February 24, 2022 by L

“Chance favors only the prepared mind.” Louis Pasteur “Luck plays a part in nine-ball. But for some players, luck itself is an art.” The color of Money (1986) February 24 2022 — On February 24 1989, United Airlines Flight 811 experienced … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The United Airlines Flight 811 Disaster (February 24 1989) [Do you believe in extraordinary coincidences?]

Posted on February 24, 2022 by L

“Chance favors only the prepared mind.” Louis Pasteur “Luck plays a part in nine-ball. But for some players, luck itself is an art.” The color of Money (1986) February 24 2022 — On February 24 1989, United Airlines Flight 811 experienced … Continue reading →

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