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Tempus Fugit
Introduction An old piece but still the same for me. Many people ask me how I find the time to do the things that I do, while I feel that I just do not do enough, and am not supportive enough. I have just returned from a day in Scotland, including about eight hours on a train, which included getting an unexpected electric shock, leaving me with a fried middle finger. I wasn't too sure if I would be able to type, but some Germolene has done it well and it now just feels a bit itchy and very red.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 18 days ago in FYI
How much would it cost to buy Greenland? Trump's dream of "the biggest real estate deal in history"
For more than a hundred years, American politicians have occasionally cast covetous glances toward Greenland, the world's largest island, which occupies a strategically important position between North America and Europe due to its location. But it was only U.S. President Donald Trump who revived this idea with unprecedented vigor. He first mentioned it in 2019 during his initial term, but after his re-election in 2024, he elevated it to the level of a national security priority. The Trump administration presents it as a necessary step against Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, access to critical minerals, and defense of the northern border.
By Elvira Diggory19 days ago in FYI
