Monthly Archives: March 2017

A Beginner’s Guide to The Utah Data Center

The Utah Data Center is also known as the Intelligence Community Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative Data Center. The data center is alleged to be able to process “all forms of communication, including the complete contents of private emails, cell phone … Continue reading

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Propaganda 103: The Word Changes, The Word Remains The Same

By GENE HOWINGTON “I have been a believer in the magic of language since, at a very early age, I discovered that some words got me into trouble and others got me out” – Katherine Dunn “Until it is kindled … Continue reading

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Propaganda 102: Holly Would and the Power of Images

By GENE HOWINGTON Graphic art such as posters, paintings and film can be and often are considered works of art. Can propaganda using these mediums be considered art? Propaganda posters are considered art by many and in the design industry … Continue reading

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Propaganda 102 Supplemental: Holly Would “Zero Dark Thirty”

By GENE HOWINGTON Upon the suggestion of long time and valued blog contributor James in LA, this column on “Zero Dark Thirty” and the controversy surrounding that film is offered as a supplement to the earlier entry in the series … Continue reading

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ON THIS DAY: March 17, 2017

March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day Camp Fire Girls Day * World Sleep Day * Corned Beef & Cabbage Day Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence ___________________________________________________________ MORE!  St. Patrick, Kate Greenaway and Golda Meir, click

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Word Cloud: COOLE

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD Today is Saint Patrick’s Day, and it’s the middle of Women’s History Month, so my choice for this week’s poet was easy: Isabella Augusta, Lady Gregory (1852 – 1932). She was even born on March 15, just … Continue reading

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ON THIS DAY: March 16, 2017

March 16th is Freedom of Information Day * Black Press Day * Curlew Day No Selfies Day National Panda Day Saint Urho’s Day * Camp Fire Absolutely Incredible Kid Day ___________________________________________________________ MORE!  Caroline Herschel, Rosa Bonheur and Tallulah Bankhead, click

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Why Trump won’t quit. He can’t.

by Chuck Stanley Since last November 9, there has been widespread speculation, complete with polls and betting pools, whether Trump will last six months or a year. There has been speculation whether he might resign, or be removed from office … Continue reading

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US Naval Institute Publishes Report on Russia/US Interests

There is a 43 page report to Congress on U.S. interests in Russia dated March 1, 2017 from the Congressional Research Service. The  report has the sub-title “Russia: Background and U.S. Interests” this report has the names and other information … Continue reading

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ON THIS DAY: March 15, 2017

March 15th is Everything You Think Is Wrong Day Ides of March Kick Butts Day * Peanut Lovers’ Day Pears Helene Day Shoe the World Day * World Consumer Rights Day * International Day Against Seal Slaughter ___________________________________________________________ MORE! Lida Heymann, Sarah Bernhardt … Continue reading

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