Berto Jongman: Papal Propaganda in Support of Holy Wars — the Original 12th Century Treatise

Propaganda Lessons From an Old – a Very Old – Master EXTRACT Among more serious examples, Portnykh noted some arguments that are still used today, albeit in a very different context. “Fighting in a Crusade gave a full pardon of all sins,” Portnykh said. “And sometimes the priests used phrases that are close to modern advertising slogans like ‘Sale! Special price!’ …

Nikola K. Gvosdev: National Interest on China, Russia, India

China’s Master Plan to Thwart American Dominance in Asia Nikola K. Gvosdev The Ukraine crisis has permanently ruptured Russia’s ties to the West and pulled Moscow into a closer relationship with Beijing.   …   As much as Washington likes to trumpet its good relationship with India, the reality is that Xi has made cultivation of India …

Hans Kern Interviews Robert Steele for Rag ‘n Rock: World Brain II.0 or How We Should End Secrecy and Learn to Harness the Hive Mind

World Brain II.0 How We End Secrecy and Harness the Hive Mind Robert Steele is unusual for an American… he is clearly internationalist in his orientation. He has written a book that can bring us together in facing our greatest enemies: ignorance, poverty, and mistrust. Rear Admiral Hamit Gulemre Aybars, Turkish Navy (retired) A conversation …

SchwartzReport: Biomimicry Extends Solar Charge to Weeks Instead of Moments

Yet another new breakthrough on solar. This one has huge implications. UCLA discovers how solar cells’ charges can last for weeks A team of UCLA chemists, for instance, have developed a way that will allow solar cells to keep their charge for weeks instead of just a few seconds like current products are capable of. …