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Musing From A Blue-Collar Philosopher. The Trades: An Introduction. Posted by Dr. Illusion. On April 29, 2016. Good Evening, Gentlemen. Readers Vicomte and Leap of a Beta, among a few others, have asked me to put together and present information about learning and working in the Trades. I’m going to present as much information as I can, from my own personal experience and that of my co-workers. How do I get started? If you have the time and money, you can also attend a 2-year Trade School. This is si...
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The Assembly Area: June 2016
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The occasionally updated blog of author R.A. Mathis. Friday, June 24, 2016. Is June 23rd, 2016 one of the most important dates in this century thus far, possibly on par with 9-11 in historical significance? The Citizens of Great Britain voted yesterday to leave the European Union by a margin of 51.9% (17,410,742 votes) to 48.1% (16,141,241 votes). I think this was a good move on their part. Here’s why. What if British workers and their E.U. representatives opposed the idea? It all comes to this. Brit...
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The Assembly Area: July 2013
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The occasionally updated blog of author R.A. Mathis. Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Has the Iraqi Civil War Begun? According to NBC, the U.S. government is reporting that Iraq is now in a state of civil war. Here is the NBC report:. About the situation last September outlining the powder keg of simmering hatreds and political conflicts just waiting to explode. Much like the Balkans after the exit of the Soviet Union, Iraq is set to become a nexus of brutality and genocide. But the danger doesn't stop there.
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The Assembly Area: October 2016
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The occasionally updated blog of author R.A. Mathis. Thursday, October 27, 2016. Cover Reveal: Every Blade of Grass. It's been a while since the last post and hope this one finds you all well. Writing was slow this summer, but it's getting back on track. I'm actually working on two projects right now. One of them is the third book in the Homeland series. This installment is titled 'Every Blade of Grass' and is proving to be very enjoyable to write. What do you think? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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The Assembly Area: October 2012
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The occasionally updated blog of author R.A. Mathis. Monday, October 22, 2012. Book Review: Task Force Intrepid: The Gold of Katanga. Prior to reading Task Force Intrepid (Gold of Katanga), I knew little to nothing about this part of the world. Its politics, history, and economy were a mystery. This book was every bit as educational as it was entertaining.And it scores high in both regards. There's none of that tripe in this book. Dan Tharp is just what the doctor ordered. His writing is crisp, v...Indie...
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The Assembly Area: May 2016
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The occasionally updated blog of author R.A. Mathis. Tuesday, May 31, 2016. The Political Spectrum: Right vs Left or Citizen vs State? I have always loved history. In conducting research for the Homeland series, I have had to go back and reexamine some of the things I thought I knew about history, politics, and the way the world works. This post is dedicated to a long-held paradigm that was challenged and ultimately changed by this research. I submit that it is not. I could go on, but you get the point.
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Marina's Musings: November 2016
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Thoughts on reading, writing and random culture happenings from a Russian-American with a passion for storytelling. Tuesday, November 29, 2016. When I started my blog a little over a year ago, my first post of substance was about gratitude. For those unwilling to struggle through the valiant yet clunky attempt at a translation. It's a story of a poor Fisherman who catches a magical golden fish. In exchange for sparing her life, the fish offers the man anything he desires. At first, being kindly a...On it...
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The Assembly Area: November 2012
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The occasionally updated blog of author R.A. Mathis. Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Dystopian Short Story: Retirement Day. Me and Grampa are eating breakfast together like we do every day. But today is special. I say, “Happy birthday, Grampa! 8221; and give him a big hug. He squeezes me tight and asks, “Do you know how old I am today, Jenny? You’re fifty-five, but I’m still eight.”. 8220;Do you know what that means? 8220;Today is your retirement day! 8220;That’s right.”. Mommy just stares at him. It’...
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The Assembly Area: September 2014
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The occasionally updated blog of author R.A. Mathis. Friday, September 12, 2014. Will Bin Laden Have the Last Laugh? Yesterday, on the thirteenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, I found myself once again reflecting upon that day and the differences in the world before and after. But that isn’t the whole story…. Remember when metal detectors were the only security needed at the airport? I remember a President. We knew who the bad guys were and weren’t afraid to admit it. It was a cold war, but ...Today, ...