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Pegasus Spyware.
Pegasus spyware is one of the most sophisticated and dangerous surveillance tools ever discovered. Developed by the Israeli cyber-intelligence company NSO Group, it is sold only to governments and law enforcement agencies under the claim that it is used to fight terrorism and serious crime. In reality, investigations have shown it has also been deployed…
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Searching for technology.
Well, waiting on Tuesday’s unveiling of the Apple iPhone Pro Max iPhone 17. I did a little investigating about a deal looking for a deal with an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max. Best Buy has no iPhone 16 Pro Max is available for my Carrier T-Mobile. T-Mobile who is my Carrier will give me…
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EV-Chargers
The accompanying photo is from the Kwik-Trip at the west end of Ashland, Wisconsin. While I’m not in Ashland on a daily basis, I’ve only seen one instance since their installation, where these chargers have been in use. The state has been allocated $78 million to install 53 EV charging stations, with the first…
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Charles Hoskinson
Background • Born: 1987, in Hawaii (raised in Colorado). • Education: Studied mathematics at Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Colorado Boulder, but left before completing a degree. • Originally considered a career in medicine before turning to cryptography and distributed systems. ⸻ Crypto Career 1. Early Work with…
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Project Azorian
Project Azorian was one of the most daring and secretive Cold War intelligence operations ever attempted by the United States. It blended deep-sea engineering, espionage, and geopolitical rivalry into a story that almost sounds like science fiction — except it really happened. Here’s a full breakdown: ⸻ Background • In March 1968, the…
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Pocket Rescission.
Background: Rescissions in General • A rescission is when the President (or executive branch) formally proposes to Congress that certain appropriated funds not be spent. • This power comes from the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA), which was passed after President Nixon tried to withhold (“impound”) funds appropriated by Congress. • Under the ICA:…
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What are Small Modular Reactors?
What are Small Modular Reactors? • Definition: SMRs are nuclear fission reactors designed to be smaller in power output (typically 50–300 megawatts electric, compared to ~1,000+ MWe for conventional reactors) and built using modular construction techniques. • Modular: The components are manufactured in a factory, shipped to a site, and assembled like Lego blocks. This…
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Help for Veterans.
What is Ibogaine? • Origin: Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in the root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga shrub, native to Central and West Africa. • Traditional Use: Indigenous groups in Gabon and Cameroon have used iboga root for centuries in initiation rituals and spiritual healing. • Pharmacology: Ibogaine is classified as…