Challenging the prevalent myth surrounding General Lee, it is imperative to carefully scrutinize the idea that he enjoyed widespread popularity or favor. A detailed analysis of his funeral yields valuable insights into the genesis of this misconception. It becomes evident that characterizing him as a figure of broad acclaim requires reevaluation, as there are aspects … Continue reading Who Attended General Lee’s Funeral and Why?
What does your hair communicate? I don’t mean about you, I mean communicate on its own. Can you think of it as a canvas to write a story, or send an ephemeral signal? During the Cold War the CIA allegedly trained agents to message using variations of shoe lacing, among other clothing alteration strategies. A … Continue reading How to braid hair (“corn rows”) for secret messaging
I’ve seen a stream of complaints about the latest release of Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” software (FSD), version 10. Here’s a perfect example where the car starts driving on the wrong side of the road, directly towards collision with an oncoming car, and the driver says “WHERE ARE YOU GOING” as he strains to pull … Continue reading Tesla v10 FSD Update is Yet Another Safety Disaster
Obviously the US isn’t going to name a federal building in Oklahoma after Timothy McVeigh, nor is it going to name a sky scraper in NYC after Osama bin Laden. My how times have changed! Not so very long ago American military bases and ships were attacked viciously using information warfare tactics and conspicuously named … Continue reading Suggestions for US Military Naming Commission