Author Archives: Thor

Thoughts On Events In Iraq

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Thor

There seems to be a lot going on in the world recently.  We could spend hours talking about the Bergdahl swap, or Hillary’s comments regarding domestic terrorists, or Obama’s non-comments about anything meaningful.  What does Cantor’s loss in the Virginia … Continue reading →

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McRaven to Grads: To Change the World, Start by Making Your Bed [Watch] | The Alcalde

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Thor

It is commencement time in the US.  Every year, speakers have an opportunity to bore the audiences with an inspirational / educational message at higher education establishments across the nation. An exception to the rule this year seems to be … Continue reading →

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Operation Pouty Face | Monster Hunter Nation

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Thor

NY Times, bestselling author Larry Correia put together one of those “tough” messages today on the realities of life.  This one was prompted by current events in Nigeria and Hollywood.  It’s worth 10 minutes of your time to read it. … Continue reading →

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Situational Awareness

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Thor

A little long video below but, nice illustration of common failures in your situational awareness.

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Friday Funny

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Thor
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Hump Day Laughs

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Thor

At the risk of being politically incorrect, which is ok by me, here is your laugh for this morning.

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Reading the Situation

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Thor

Great article up today at Straight Forward.  Observation, Decision and Action all turn into an incident where everyone goes home in one piece. Straight Forward in a Crooked World: Carjack Intermezzo. Often, it is the little things that can have … Continue reading →

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And Now…

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Thor

…For something completely different.  With all the foriegn policy and economic missteps taking place out there to throw a layer of gloom over your day let’s take five minutes to brighten up your day, acoustically.  

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Inventiveness

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Thor

Way back in my youth, inventors and visionaries were what always caught my eye.  Amphibious cars, highways of flying cars, robots, colonies on Mars, etc.  As I grew older and began to understand the problems inherent in bringing a product … Continue reading →

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Bucket List – Achievement

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Thor

I was able to cross off a bucket list item late last night, as the Aurora Borealis made an trek south into my latitudes. It was somewhat disappointing as there was so much fog and overcast that all it did … Continue reading →

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