Should You Know How to Pick Handcuffs?

Learning to pick handcuffs is likely one of the most controversial topics we’ve covered on ITS, but it’s something we’re passionate about sharing due to the real-world legal applications. The methods we discuss aren’t intended to allow you to escape from proper Law Enforcement restraint techniques, but from criminals using store bought handcuffs for illegal… Continue reading Should You Know How to Pick Handcuffs?

What Does Vlad Putin Know That Joe Biden Doesn’t?

  On May 19, 2021 I read an article from Politico about the current Pentagon weighs keeping Trump-era change to ‘psychological operations’ (See: https://politi.co/2S8fS8q). The article leads with: “In the final months of the Trump administration, then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper quietly moved to let the military run influence campaigns — often called “psyops” — more… Continue reading What Does Vlad Putin Know That Joe Biden Doesn’t?

Guatemala’s President Says Biden Admin’s Unclear Messaging On Illegal Immigration Fueled Border Surge

Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times, Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei criticized the Biden administration for unclear messaging on immigration that he said contributed to the border surge. Then President-elect Alejandro Giammattei speaks during a interview with AFP in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Aug. 12, 2019. (Johan Ordonez/AFP via Getty Images) Giammattei told Fox News that, “You can… Continue reading Guatemala’s President Says Biden Admin’s Unclear Messaging On Illegal Immigration Fueled Border Surge

The Medical Mystery of “the Toxic Woman” (Gloria Ramirez, Toxic Lady)

Podcast: Download MYS155: In 1994, a young woman was rushed to an ER and as she was being treated bizarre things started to happen to the nurses and doctors. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at what happened to Gloria Ramirez and the hospital staff and what could explain the strange events surrounding her death.… Continue reading The Medical Mystery of “the Toxic Woman” (Gloria Ramirez, Toxic Lady)

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The Mystery at the Heart of Physics That Only Math Can Solve

Over the past century, quantum field theory has proved to be the single most sweeping and successful physical theory ever invented. It is an umbrella term that encompasses many specific quantum field theories — the way “shape” covers specific examples like the square and the circle. The most prominent of these theories is known as… Continue reading The Mystery at the Heart of Physics That Only Math Can Solve

The Kepler Cardigan from PDW: Versatile Insulation

A quality midlayer is probably the most overlooked piece of outdoor apparel around. Softshells, hardshells and merino baselayers grab most of the attention, but to stay comfortable in mixed conditions, a good midlayer is critical. It must protect from heat loss, wick away moisture and ensure enough ventilation to prevent overheating. It should also be… Continue reading The Kepler Cardigan from PDW: Versatile Insulation

Takeaways from the Biden-Moon Summit: Three Observations on China

When U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in held their first summit on May 21, North Korea was not the only elephant in the room. Rather, in the broader context of the Biden administration’s foreign policy priorities and the Moon government’s own geopolitical concerns, China was probably the larger presence. Judging by… Continue reading Takeaways from the Biden-Moon Summit: Three Observations on China

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Solemnity of Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ

Corpus Christi Presence of God – “The eternal tide flows hid in living bread.That with its heavenly life too be fed …”(John of the Cross, Poems). MEDITATION We have gone, step by step, in the course of the liturgical year, from the consideration of the mysteries of the life of Jesus to the contemplation of… Continue reading Solemnity of Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ