There are three main assaults to follow: one of strategic importance and the others being a mix of strategic and emotional significance.
The Ukrainian Counter-Offensive Is Upon Us
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Charlie and Penny Crockett
Of Ukrainian Dams and Damn Trolls: A Reflection by Peter Zeihan
By Peter Zeihan A deep dive into the Kakhovka Dam that was destroyed by the Russians. Who probably did what and why. Also an interesting discussion of what has been happening with Russian Internet trolls. https://youtu.be/XlrUkIRCSWI
Thomaston Green (former Maine State Prison Property) and Voter Supression
Why would people be interested in a small town election? Because in Thomaston, Maine, there is a case of voter suppression and deafness on the part of the Select Board to the demands made by the community at a recent Public Hearing on June 1.
Ethanol Free Gas Available in All of Maine.
Maine has long been the home of many lawn mowers, chain saws, outboard motors, jet skis, snow mobiles, automobiles and other gas powered devices. In the southern part of Maine it has been illegal to sell ethanol free gas except for airplanes and race cars. This law...
Going Places 2023 : Toppers Rhum Distillery St. Maarten
In this 2023 episode of Going Places with Charlie & Penny, we visit a top tourist destination in St. Maarten – Topper’s Rhum Distillery Tour. Learn all about rum distilling and bottling and all the various specialty rhums ( French spelling) that Topper makes. In upcoming episodes, we will have more from the friendly island, St. Maarten.
Ukraine War Q&A Series: Why Worry About Ukraine’s Agriculture Exports?
Ukraine’s preferred route for its bulk wheat and maize exports has always been water—specifically via the Black Sea. Now you’re probably thinking, “Even with seaborne export routes being blocked by Russia, can’t Ukraine just send stuff by rail to neighboring countries?” Theoretically, yes, but there are a few problems.
Ukraine War Q&A Series: Why Does Russia Have Oil Supply Issues?
Like CA or NY, most Russian oil is produced in one area, refined in another, and then needs to be shipped to its final destination. For the Russians, thousands of miles separate each of those steps. To complicate this supply chain even further, most of this stuff must be trucked into Ukraine since the Kerch Strait Bridge rail capabilities are gone.
Are We Being Bamboozled by Bamboo?
Bamboo cloth is commonly known as bamboo rayon. Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber made from cellulose, and bamboo rayon is produced by extracting cellulose from bamboo plants and then processing it into fibers. The process involves breaking down the bamboo pulp into a viscous solution, which is then extruded into filaments and spun into yarns to create bamboo rayon fabric.
Ukraine War Q&A Series: What Happened to the 500k Russian Soldiers?
By Peter Zeihan Question number one of the series is...what happened to the half million Russian soldiers I predicted would hit the battlefield by June? This goes without saying, but the data we're working with is shaky. The video could stop there...but it's also...
DEP proposes “risk-based” approach to metal mining
Maine has a number of deposits of crystals that could be similar to the ones in Newry, as well as rare earth elements and the country’s largest reserves of manganese.
A legislative committee tasked with evaluating a slate of mining-related bills made no recommendation on which one(s) to advance after a work session on Thursday, with members insisting they needed more time to weigh the proposals.