On a beautiful clear day as the sun shines from above, a fascinating and ironic symbol rests on Berlin’s TV Tower. Completed in 1969, during the Cold War in East Berlin, the tower was erected to celebrate the dominance and superiority of Communism. Prior to this construction the government called for the removal of allContinue reading “TV Tower”
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The Comment (A Poem)
I’m just a comment, I’m here to persuade, but strife and division is all that I’ve made.I’m typed with emotion to change one’s mind, but only angry responses is what I find.I aim to belittle, and make one feel like dirt. Take heed everyone, I’m an expert!My general purpose is directing the blame, or garneringContinue reading “The Comment (A Poem)”
Disinformation Lessons From The Great Depression
In October, 1929, the NYSE crashed and so began the Great Depression. Naturally, emotions ran high throughout the United States as people needed work to provide for their families. On March 6, 1930 (Unemployment Day), citizens hit the streets in New York where a crowd of 75,000 gathered in Union Square. Grover Whalen, New York’sContinue reading “Disinformation Lessons From The Great Depression”
Did You Know? Agent Communication
In the Cold War days (and still today) US intelligence communicated with Russian agents through a variety of means. First of all, an agent is an asset and not a CIA employee. In Russia, an example of an agent was a defected KGB officer who was providing information to US intelligence. As it was imperativeContinue reading “Did You Know? Agent Communication”
Farming in Iowa…with Hackers
Nestled wonderfully in a lush Iowa cornfield sits a new automated John Deere tractor. These newer versions come equipped with satellite or wi-fi links that allow the driver quite a bit of freedom. The traditional hard work of farming has been given quite an upgrade as these tractors are able to automate the driving, fertilizing,Continue reading “Farming in Iowa…with Hackers”
Wilks Wroasting 