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Mayhem on the New York Frontier: The (Staggering) Siege of Fort Stanwix 1777
The Siege took place in what is now Rome NY. Not really that big of a siege even by American History standards but it has a big impact in shaping what would become New York State.
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A British Wargame
Sky News did a wargame with a number former senior British to work through how they would react. The lady who produced the wargame had an agenda. She wanted to demonstrate how weak Great Britain had become. But for me, the most striking thing is the lack of bravery and creative thinking on the part of the British pollical class even when they know it is only a game.
This is a podcast so you will see no graphics. And it is focused on the political class so you will hear little discussion of military details. It is certainly something you will want to be doing something else while listening to it on double time. But it is interesting in a depressing sense all the same.
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 27, 2025
Israel Vows To Maintain Air Superiority Over Iran
Last Christian Town In West Bank Attacked And Besieged By Israeli Settlers
Supreme Court Rules For Trump In “Birthright Citizenship” Case
Trump Announces He’s ‘Terminating’ Trade Talks with Canada – Effective Immediately
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 26, 2025
Everything We Just Learned About The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Strikes On Iran
Netanyahu agreed to end Gaza war within two weeks after US strike on Iran
New York Accelerates Toward the Cliff
Who is most at risk from the billions of leaked Facebook and Google passwords?
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 25, 2025
Claims Swirl Over Extent Of Damage From Attacks On Iranian Nuclear Facilities (Updated)
When the US president helped save Israel, then went ballistic on its leadership
Cost of damages from Iran war forecast at double October 7 and ensuing attacks
Trump Just Gave China the Green Light to Buy Iranian Oil.
Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field to resume operations after Iran ceasefire
China Is Dumping 0-Mile ‘Used’ Cars Worldwide to Control Huge Oversupply
Games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds
Looking at Framework’s progress on software support for its repairable laptops
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 24, 2025
Turbulent Start To Iran-Israel Ceasefire But It’s Holding, At Least For Now
Got Beef? 12-Year Cycle Signals “Cyclical Low”
N.Y. Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant
Cuomo concedes to Zohran Mamdani in New York City mayoral primary
There are no licensed electricians in upstate New York outside of the major cities. No such thing as a statewide license and the rural areas smaller cities have no license path. U.S. Electric Code Will Soon Ban DIY EV Charger Installs
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 23, 2025
Israel-Iran Ceasefire Deal Reached (Updated)
ISIS Suspected of Bombing Syrian Church, Killing at Least 22
Copper thieves target Seattle-area light rail, shutting down train line
This Is What Happens When Hertz’s AI Scanner Finds Damage on Your Rental
Simple insulin resistance test may also predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients
You were told battery swapping failed. China proved everyone wrong.