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Cost of War to the United States

Cost of War to the United States
About | Embed | Notes & Sources To embed the Cost of Military Action Against ISIS counter on your website, blog, etc, follow these simple instructions: 1) Add the following javascript to your page: Add the following code wherever you want the counter to show up: NOTE: This doesn't need to be a <div>. Use whatever tag you need. A Note About Style We've intentionally left out any styles for this embeddable counter, instead leaving it up to you to provide styles consistent with the look of your site. <div id="npp-widget-cost-military-action-against-isis" class="npp-widget"><h3 class="npp-widget-title"> Cost of Military Action Against ISIS </h3><p class="npp-widget-summary"> Every <span> hr(s)</span>, taxpayers in <span></span> are paying <span>$###</span> for <span>Cost of Military Action Against ISIS</span>. This counter displays the estimated cost, since June 16, 2014, of military operations against the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL), in nominal (non-inflation-adjusted) dollars. Related:  History, Geopolitics, Politics, & Truth Websites

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Security Studies Program (SSP) A Defense Concept for Ukraine This paper was written by Professor Barry R. Posen twenty years ago. It was never published in English. Though the order of battle assumptions are no longer accurate, the basic architecture of the military problem remains. Those following events in Ukraine may find the analysis useful. In the News Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego paper has a writeup of the recent SSP field trip: "MIT students tour depot, leave impressed," April 4, 2014. Daryl Press's book, Calculating Credibility, was cited in a March 7, 2014 CNN article about the Ukraine crisis titled "Enough with the tough guy debate," and in the New York Times, March 15, 2014, in an article titled "Crimea Through a Game-Theory Lens." Carol Saivetz in NECN segment titled "Foreign policy expert: Russia should not take further action in Ukraine," March 3, 2014. New Publications Paul Staniland, Networks of Rebellion: Explaining Insurgent Cohesion and Collapse, Cornell University Press, 2014.

Amazing Photo Moments Amazing Photo Moments Some extremely beautiful and creative moments captured from various authors. Cool stuff on other blogs Zombie Hasbara: 'World War Z' and Hollywood’s Zionist embrace Zombies rush the wall in World War Z. I went to the Drive-In in Atlanta Friday night, to celebrate a friend’s birthday, a beautiful night under an almost full moon. We watched This is The End and Fast and Furious 6, and two of us stayed for the 2:00 am screening of World War Z. The Times of Israel may be only slightly exaggerating when it calls this “the greatest piece of cinematic propaganda for Israel since Otto Preminger’s “Exodus.” The film Spoiler Alert: In order to deconstruct this bizarre interlude into politics at the movies, I will need to reveal most of the plot points, so read on at your own risk. Pitt plays Gerry Lane, a semi-retired UN worker who reluctantly is drawn back into the field to save his family and all of humanity. Gerry’s already informed the audience that wall building is natural to Israel, so the reinforcement of ancient and Separation Walls is plausible, and comes as not at all veiled justification of Israel’s current and widely condemned Apartheid Wall. Notes

36 fotos históricas a color que parecen increíblemente reales Una nueva tendencia artística se ha desatado en todo el mundo que cambia nuestra percepción de la historia dramática. Colorear fotografías históricas de la década de 1800 y principios de 1900 cambia su apariencia de algo histórico y diferente, en una escena de hoy. La colorida imagen de Albert Einstein sentado al lado del agua nos da una nueva perspectiva entera en el genio. Va de una reliquia histórica brillante, en una brillantez viva de nuestra era. La fotografía coloreada de Audrey Hepburn transforma nuestros pensamientos de belleza. Su foto va de una foto histórica intrigante a uno de una estrella sexy de hoy. Usted puede ver una amplia selección de fotografías coloreadas que redefinen nuestra mirada a la historia en el libro "Las fotografías Colorized" disponible en Amazon por menos de $ 30. Desastre Hindenburg, 1937 Los arqueros japoneses, alrededor de 1860 (Colorized por Jordan J Lloyd ) Desempleado Lumber trabajador y su esposa, alrededor de 1939 Nicola Tesla Elizabeth Taylor, 1956

This Can't Be Happening! | '...a major destabilizing influence' The 10 best treks in the world - travel tips and articles These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and a good amount of preparation. However, if you choose to go on any of these trails then you will be rewarded with experiences that last a lifetime. In no particular order: 1. Image by Jean-Baptiste Bellet This demanding 15- day (168km, 104mi) slog through Corsica is legendary for the diversity of landscapes it traverses. 2. Image by funkz This 33km (20mi) ancient trail was laid by the Incas and is currently traversed by thousands each year. 3. Image by Crazy Joe Devola ‘The land of the Dogon people’ is one of Africa’s most breathtaking regions. 4. Image by lampertron Reaching a height of 5,545m (18,193ft) at Kala Pattar, this three-week trek is extremely popular with those who want to be able to say, ‘I’ve been to the base of the world’s highest mountain’. 5. Image by Chandramohan Burly V Fewer folk trek on the Indian side of the world’s greatest mountain range. 6. Image by brewbooks 7. 8.

Berghuis v. Thompkins (08-1470) Appealed from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Nov. 19, 2008) Oral argument: March 1, 2010 In February of 2001, Southfield, Michigan police officers questioned Van Chester Thompkins (“Thompkins”) for roughly three hours about a shooting that had occurred over one year prior. Although Thompkins remained silent for much of the interrogation, he ultimately provided police with incriminating statements. Questions presented I. II. top Issue Whether a state court’s determination that a defendant’s Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights were not violated — where he was interrogated for three hours while silent before making an incriminating statement and where his lawyer failed to request a limiting instruction — is entitled to deference under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Facts On January 10, 2000, Samuel Morris and Frederick France were shot repeatedly while driving through a strip mall parking lot in Southfield Michigan. Discussion Miranda’s Right to Remain Silent Analysis

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