Argus’s Watch

Online media sites have been abuzz over the last several months with rumors and conspiracy theories about Operation JH-15 (Jade Helm). Why all the commotion? For starters, those unhappy with the current state of political affairs, both at home and abroad, think it’s a harbinger of inevitable martial law. However, others dismiss Jade Helm as merely a reasonable training exercise, …

It’s a safe bet you’ve heard about the ordeal concerning North Korean computer hackers shutting down Sony’s network. All those “Call of Duty” players unable to access their online accounts had the world in an uproar prompting President Obama to threaten sanctions against North Korea for the cyber terrorism act. You’ve probably also heard about the North Korean brouhaha over …

Human cannibalism is believed to have originated before the upper Paleolithic Period, and many researchers theorize that Neanderthals and other hominids resorted to eating human flesh during times of extreme food shortages. There is also evidence from approximately 15,000 years ago suggesting human skulls were once utilized as drinking vessels. Numerous recorded accounts of cannibalism throughout history have indicated this …

Are we one step closer to the first Ebola zombie? Things have gotten much worse since we last asked if Ebola has reached the United States. In that article, we questioned the credibility of the CDC and correctly stated the “Centers for Disease Confusion” would go out of their way to provide misinformation and downplay the seriousness of the threat. …

Abraham “Honest Abe” Lincoln was the president of the United States from 1861 until he was assassinated in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth. The assassination happened in the Ford Theater in Washington D.C. while Lincoln was with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln; watching a play for some much needed relaxation as the American Civil War was drawing to a close. …

The Monstrous CDC Conspiracy The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) appear to be completely fascinated with vampires and zombies. After all, they have published a zombie preparedness guide, and they also have a feature article about vampire nutrition. These two things are presented as humorous examples of how people can protect themselves and live a healthier lifestyle, but …

As discussed before, many people erroneously believe that vampires were first discovered in Romania when in fact, recorded accounts of vampires date back well over a thousands years. This is an understandable mistake given the popularity of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” but a surgeon from Austria in the 1700s was the first person to actually encounter Serbian vampires and live to …

Update: The CDC is now reporting a suspected case of Ebola in Northern California and is advising hospitals in the state to take screening precautions; especially in Southern California where there’s a large immigrant population with inadequate healthcare resources. The story of the Ebola virus continues to develop in troubling ways. Two Americans who were assisting with the crisis in …

Traveling through Latin America can be a great adventure, especially if you’re visiting tourist spots like Cancun, or Acapulco. Most travel agencies have vacation plans to these locations with everything included, as well as the activities that are popular for area in which a vacationer is visiting. However, some people decide to go out on their own instead of sticking …