We've had a pandemic and a financial crisis, and have something of a Cold War right now (hot in Ukraine, of course). Hopefully we don't continue the 20th century re-enactment... (View Post)

Hope your 2025 is better, Mr. Tyndall. For me, 2024 began with bags of work from two regulars then collapsed to practically nothing thanks to tech changes (both rising AI and backroom Google things).… (View Post)

The thought had occurred to me too. If a guy says he's no longer a follower of the toothbush moustache man and then blows up a synagogue, I might be included to believe he was fibbing about being an … (View Post)

Interesting sporting diplomacy story, Australia strengthening ties with Papua New Guinea via rugby, keeping them away from China, seemingly: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62zgemkexdo (View Post)

In addition to supporting Ukraine we should, and must, learn all we can about drone warfare in both offensive and defensive terms. (View Post)