WARNING: The Kremlin is Preparing to Mobilize Reservists on a Rolling Basis to Fight in Ukraine for the First Time: isw.pub/UKRWARNO101325

Note: This warning does not suggest that the Kremlin is likely to undertake a single large-scale mobilization at this time.

'Nobody wants to be wrong or, worse still, be proven wrong. If we let the fear of being wrong stop us from testing our arguments against those of others, we erode analytical courage by reinforcing self-belief in our areas of specialisation,' writes Andrew Forrest.

Winsor McCay's "Little Nemo in Slumberland," one of comics' greatest graphic masterpieces, first appeared on October 15, 1905. Here's the debut, and as majestic as it is, it only hinted at the wonders to come.

I remember my Grandfather told me he let a 'bo going through their trash can, sit for supper with them under the condition that he not mark their curb. Given my Grandpa's size, I don't imagine that wasn't hard to enforce...

Sorry... I don't have time for Comedy Central right now...

Time for a history break!

During the Cold War, the Kansas City Fed had an underground emergency operations facility in the salt mine caverns under the town of Hutchinson, Kan. The space included an office area with desks, a vault and supplies such as food, clothing and bedding.

Pre-Code horror: “The Witch Who Wore White,” from Witches Tales #8 (March 1952), page 1.

The pivotal 2028 election looms on the horizon. We are Republicans who still believe in the Constitution, fiscal responsibility, free enterprise, and peace through strength

www.ourrepublicanlegacy.com/post/our-republican-legacy-adopts-new-mission-statement-focuses-on-2028-strategy

Who has a harder time sleeping at night; The team ordered to kill people offshore in defiance of laws and proof to the public or the U.S. Sentators who can't seem to vote per the law on a war powers resolution. The JTF that stood up last week is a slow walk to escalation.
apnews.com/article/trum...

This reminds me of the scientist who pitched faster than light speed with an equation that included a variable that read, [A miracle occurs] = Faster than light speed.

"A lot of fuzz on the horizon" is exactly what credit investors want when you present a 'creative' deal...

Imagine Trump building something to celebrate his own vanity...boy that's new...

The amazing Nicholas Brothers. To me, unsurpassed in brilliant athleticism and the expression of pure joy.

This is irresistible fun for people of a certain age, especially classic monster movie fans! 😜

I remember Enron used to put out a lot of press releases too...

Another day, another press release - or series of them. But riddle me this: What happens when the press releases stop?

I just wrote about this and why you should probably avoid it...
waveman21.substack.com/p/alternativ...

Can you not send a picture in DMs here on BlueSky?

Apparently not... I haven't had that many Chats but I just checked and no you can't. Also your chats ARE NOT encrypted..

Don't go on the balcony!

Air Advisors return with detailed assessments of the capabilities of allied and partner air forces.

This prevents the U.S. from asking them to do something they’re not capable of in a time of conflict and allows for their integration into plans in a way that leverages strengths and minimizes risk.

Air Advisors are a frequent target in an Air Force that undervalues activities that are hard to quantify.

What better way to advance the idea of burden sharing than to build professional, interoperable, and reliable allies and partners?

irregularwarfare.org/articles/fai...

"But sophistication wasn’t the point. In an ocean of content, you just need a way to make someone slow down for the three seconds necessary to get a potentially monetizable view. A recognizable logo helps with that goal."

indicator.media/p/101-tiktok...

"You need to pay more for our chips/stock because... Well its national security and if you don't, you must be an American hater!"