Today is the birthday of General George S. Patton, Jr. (born 1885, died December 21, 1945).
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November 11th is of course Veteran’s Day. If you value your freedom, then thank a veteran.
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Today is the birthday of Hugh Everett (born 1930, died July 19, 1982), the American physicist who first proposed the many-worlds interpretation (MWI) of quantum physics, which he termed his “relative state” formulation.
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November 11th also marks Rhodesia’s Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI), in 1965. Remember Rhodesia.
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Ready Made Resources is running a big Veteran’s Day sale on White Phosphor AN/PVS-14 night vision monoculars. These are top of the line full mil-spec units made by L3 Communications! “Package Contents: Monocular, headmount, transfer arm, soft case, shoulder strap, eye cup, objective lens cap, lanyard, de-mist shield, sacrificial window, lens tissue, AA Batteries (2) & ops manual.” Buyers will also receive a bonus of a free box IR chemlight sticks. Be sure to order before midnight on 11/11/2019.
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There are just two weeks left in the current round of our non-fiction writing contest. Please get your entries in, soon! The prizes for the top three writers are amazing.
Evo Morales the elected leader of Bolivia resigned yesterday after announcing elections would be repeated over allegations of fraud. South America is on fire(Argentina,Venezuela,Chile,Peru) and you had better be paying attention when the house next to you is burning!
Just getting back to SB. The grandson of Gen Patton was on the radio talking about an important program for veterans: https://pattonveteransproject.org/
With him was a gentlemen discussing an archive of letters from GIs that he has amassed. These are the real deal. Authentic letters from those facing war: http://warletters.com/
Carry on