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U.S. Veteran, MA in Conflict Resolution. Hanging out in OCONUS
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We enjoyed our traditional Saudi Arabian dinner experience. Our dinner was being prepared while we were there, on a open terrace of a restored 150 year old home. Diriyah district, Riyadh. 🌴
#bonjoursaudi
#bonjoursaudi
Last night was pizza night, with my son who is visiting from the U.S.
December 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Last night was pizza night, with my son who is visiting from the U.S.
Just now getting around to watch Season 4 of "Homeland". The operational context of these episodes are pretty damn realistic, the series takes place in Islamabad (mostly) & Kabul. Not sure how they made South Africa look like Pakistan during the program shooting?
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@jjschroden.bsky.social
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December 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Just now getting around to watch Season 4 of "Homeland". The operational context of these episodes are pretty damn realistic, the series takes place in Islamabad (mostly) & Kabul. Not sure how they made South Africa look like Pakistan during the program shooting?
fyi;
@jjschroden.bsky.social
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@jjschroden.bsky.social
"The mission promised to bring stability and democracy to Afghanistan, yet ultimately delivered neither" the report states. Flashback to the early '70's, so many similarities to our involvement in Vietnam:
www.defenseone.com/threats/2025...
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@amirajadoon.bsky.social
www.defenseone.com/threats/2025...
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@amirajadoon.bsky.social
The $148 billion failure: Watchdog's final report excoriates America’s attempt to rebuild Afghanistan
After nearly two decades of oversight, SIGAR will conclude its work early next year.
www.defenseone.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"The mission promised to bring stability and democracy to Afghanistan, yet ultimately delivered neither" the report states. Flashback to the early '70's, so many similarities to our involvement in Vietnam:
www.defenseone.com/threats/2025...
fyi;
@jjschroden.bsky.social
@amirajadoon.bsky.social
www.defenseone.com/threats/2025...
fyi;
@jjschroden.bsky.social
@amirajadoon.bsky.social
Friday midday break 🌞🍂
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Friday midday break 🌞🍂
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in an interview with Fox News Digital that the suspected gunman in the D.C. shooting previously worked with the U.S. government, including the CIA, in Afghanistan.
D.C. shooting live updates: Trump orders more troops to D.C. after gunman critically wounds 2 Guard soldiers
Two National Guard troops were shot near the White House on Thanksgiving eve. Officials said the suspect, who was detained, is an Afghan national.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in an interview with Fox News Digital that the suspected gunman in the D.C. shooting previously worked with the U.S. government, including the CIA, in Afghanistan.
Riyadh, KSA 🌞
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Riyadh, KSA 🌞
Here's a snippet from our lunch spot Riyadh, KSA 🌞
#chestnutbakery
#chestnutbakery
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Here's a snippet from our lunch spot Riyadh, KSA 🌞
#chestnutbakery
#chestnutbakery
We enjoyed our traditional Saudi Arabian dinner experience. Our dinner was being prepared while we were there, on a open terrace of a restored 150 year old home. Diriyah district, Riyadh. 🌴
#bonjoursaudi
#bonjoursaudi
November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We enjoyed our traditional Saudi Arabian dinner experience. Our dinner was being prepared while we were there, on a open terrace of a restored 150 year old home. Diriyah district, Riyadh. 🌴
#bonjoursaudi
#bonjoursaudi
Sunday morning vibes 🌞
March 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Sunday morning vibes 🌞
Midday break on Christmas Eve 🌲
December 24, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Midday break on Christmas Eve 🌲
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The FTC issued long-awaited rules requiring companies to display the full price of a hotel room, concert ticket or sporting event up front to customers, rather than hiding any extra charges — often called “junk fees” — until the very end of the checkout process.
FTC issues rules requiring hotels, ticket sellers to reveal ‘junk fees’
The industries must display the full price of a hotel room, concert ticket or sporting event upfront to customers or face potential federal punishment.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2024 at 1:42 PM
The FTC issued long-awaited rules requiring companies to display the full price of a hotel room, concert ticket or sporting event up front to customers, rather than hiding any extra charges — often called “junk fees” — until the very end of the checkout process.
Sunday morning 🌞
December 15, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Sunday morning 🌞
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Even as Americans live longer, they spend more of their years in poor health than any other country, a new study shows.
People in the US live with illness for 12.4 years on average – up from 10.9 years in 2000, according to a study published by the American Medical Association
People in the US live with illness for 12.4 years on average – up from 10.9 years in 2000, according to a study published by the American Medical Association
Americans Spend More Years Sick Than Rest of World, Study Finds
Even as Americans live longer, they spend more of their years in poor health than any other country, a new study shows.
www.bloomberg.com
December 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Even as Americans live longer, they spend more of their years in poor health than any other country, a new study shows.
People in the US live with illness for 12.4 years on average – up from 10.9 years in 2000, according to a study published by the American Medical Association
People in the US live with illness for 12.4 years on average – up from 10.9 years in 2000, according to a study published by the American Medical Association
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This is all an excellent reminder that correlation does not equal causation (and that we usually need to think about reverse causation with such issues - i.e., art/games etc. usually reflect cultural things that are already present rather than creating them) --
They are talking about Among Us
The man who was arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson once belonged to a group of Ivy League gamers who played assassins, a member of the group tells NBC News.
December 10, 2024 at 3:42 PM
This is all an excellent reminder that correlation does not equal causation (and that we usually need to think about reverse causation with such issues - i.e., art/games etc. usually reflect cultural things that are already present rather than creating them) --
Mood aperitivo 🌞
December 4, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Mood aperitivo 🌞
Good morning December 1st ☀️
December 1, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Good morning December 1st ☀️
Yes, I enjoyed my Thanksgiving meal on Thursday 🍂
November 29, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Yes, I enjoyed my Thanksgiving meal on Thursday 🍂
Friday evening sunset
November 29, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Friday evening sunset
Downtown Vicenza
November 25, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Downtown Vicenza
My Sunday starter, latte vibes
November 24, 2024 at 9:22 AM
My Sunday starter, latte vibes
Street photography, downtown on a Sunday morning
November 24, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Street photography, downtown on a Sunday morning
Friday morning starter ❄️
November 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Friday morning starter ❄️
Street photography downtown on a day with crystal clear skies
November 20, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Street photography downtown on a day with crystal clear skies
Tuesday midday break
November 19, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Tuesday midday break