Archive for December 1st, 2020

“What you gonna do when you get out of jail?…” part 246

Tuesday, December 1st, 2020

I thought today I’d fall back to some real authentic history. These are long, and I apologize for that, but I think this might appeal to some people.

“Afghanistan: the Great Game”. Part 1:

“It’s really easy to get into Afghanistan. It’s just the getting out part is very difficult.”

“Don’t go into Afghanistan and get – whatever you do – involved in a tribal war.”

Part 2:

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Obit watch: December 1, 2020.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2020

I don’t have a good third party source to link, but Ben Bova, noted SF writer, has passed away.

Dr. Bova was the author of more than 200 works of science fact and fiction, including short stories, essays, newspaper articles, non-fiction works and novels. He was the six-time winner of the prestigious Hugo Award, the editor of Analog Magazine, and the editorial director of Omni Magazine. He was president of the National Space Society and the Science Fiction Writers of America.

Edited to add: obit from Lawrence.

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