I’m a big fan of the French techno DJ Laurent Garnier and this came up in my social media feed. In the intro it mentions meditation which can always help in calming the mind. I thought it would be an appropriate tune to lighten up End OF Terror on the…
End Of Terror enjoys the song “Skeeter,” despite its dark tone. It featured in the credits of their favorite series, “Mad Men,” leading to its frequent play on EoT jukeboxes. The post reflects on apocalyptic themes while expressing a hope for achieving peace before any end of the world scenario.
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Henry Kissinger, a prominent figure in U.S. foreign policy, celebrated his 100th birthday on May 27, 2023. Known for his role as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State, he is credited with pivotal moments like U.S.-China relations renewal and criticized for human rights issues in Latin America. His insights remain relevant in contemporary geopolitics.
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We were ou campaigning locally, doing #labourdoorstep for our Labour Party candidate here in Monmouthshire, Catherine Fookes. Out on this sunny Spring day today as can be seen from the photo, are Wez G, Severnside branch chairman, Henry Higgins, Cllr Angela Sandles (Magor / Undy), Cllr Frances John Crook (Magor…
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The internet is a relatively new invention and critical tool. It helps to have a deep understanding of the backbone of the internet and exactly what it is an how it functions and this Computer Science course on LinkedIn Learning gives a good grounding for the skills essential for my…
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I randomly found this book on the shelves of Caldicot library. I read a lot of books on U.K. Intelligence services: MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. During the war…. Mt grandfather (GaGa) was in 618 Squadron RAF and 143 Coastal Command. He didn’t really speak to me much about World War…
View More Review: MI9: A History of the Secret Service for Escape and Evasion in World War Two – by Helen Fry
This LInkedIn Learning certificate is from a course about designing secure code as part of the COMPTIA Security + qualification that I am training for at Masterschool.
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The CompTIA Security+ is a professional cybersecurity qualification that I am preparing for. This is the first part of that exam course and assesses Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities and look sin detail at the various aspects of cybersecurity in assessing and mitigating these factors.
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For our #labourdoorstep campaigning session today for the Labour Party we were up in Monmouth. The main goal, of course is to support the successful campaign of Labour candidate for Monmouthshire, Catherine Fookes. Today we were joined by a powerful rising star and cabinet politician from Welsh Labour. Jeremy Miles…
View More Labour Party campaigning for Catherine Fookes in Monmouth with Jeremy Miles MS
Caldicot is currently part of the Newport East constituency for Parliamentary elections. Therefore, our current MP is Jessica Morden. At the next general elections Caldicot and Magor and the Severnside area will be changing due to a constituency boundary change and w will become part of Monmouthsire where Catherine Fookes…
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This is just another one of the many books I’ve read on the security services / spies / intelligence agencies in general. I guess I have a morbid fascination. Non-fiction throws up some pretty weird stuff – Life itself is a lot stranger than fiction. This tale from a turncoat…
View More Review: Defending The Realm – MI5 and The Shayler Affair – by Mark Hollingsworth and Nick Fielding
This third episode of Wez G’s poptastic mix, Vine Line, is inspired by hits from Eurovision 2023 plus songs by female superstars Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. :::Tracklist::: # Artist name Track name 1 Taylor Swift & Lana Del Rey Snow on the Beach 2 Kariya Let Me Love…
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I think everyone that has ever heard of Boris Johnson associates him with lies. Oborne, who is an established veteran political journalist, in this relatively brief text, exposes the extent of the former Conservative Prime Minister’s almost total aversion to the truth. He reckons Johnson has told over thousands of…
View More Review: The Assault On Truth – Boris Johnson and the Emergence of a New Moral Barbarism – by Peter Oborne
Today, we went out locally for Severnside branch of the Labour Party Jessica Morden MP from Newport East is still the Parliamentary political representative for us here prior to the boundary changes at the general election when Caldicot and Severnside area will become part of Monmouthshire contituency where Catherine Fookes…
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I like the art of Picasso, I like the city of Paris, and I like the books of Dave Haslam. I was therefore pleased to hear of the release of this book which studies the life and art of famous Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, in particular his séjour in the…
View More Review: Adventure Everywhere – Pablo Picasso’s Paris Nightlife – by Dave Haslam