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Own the Crowd: A Guide to Giving the Best Speech of Your Life!

Own the Crowd: A Guide to Giving the Best Speech of Your Life!

Whether you are new to speaking, or a professional, connecting with others through conviction and sincerity is crucial.

2020

Stories

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5h ago

Ukraine’s Starshield Speed Limit Is Back and Nobody’s Explaining Why

Three weeks after Ukraine’s military communications were restored, the same mysterious restriction has returned

Ukraine’s Starshield Speed Limit Is Back and Nobody’s Explaining Why

Wes O'Donnell

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5d ago

Ukraine Built a $0-Satellite Answer to Reduce Dependence on Starlink

After a sudden Starshield disruption interfered with Ukrainian drone operations, a homegrown LTE modem is attracting attention

Ukraine Built a $0-Satellite Answer to Reduce Dependence on Starlink

Wes O'Donnell

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Nov 5

El Niño Could Help Ukraine in Russia’s Winter War

Russia has spent four winters weaponizing the cold against Ukraine’s electricity grid. A potentially historic El Niño could make that…

El Niño Could Help Ukraine in Russia’s Winter War

Wes O'Donnell

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Nov 3

What Happens if the US Uses a Tactical Nuke in Iran?

Pickaxe mountain is deep enough to frustrate conventional weapons. That doesn’t mean a nuclear weapon solves the problem.

What Happens if the US Uses a Tactical Nuke in Iran?

Wes O'Donnell

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Oct 29

The “Four Millimeters” Helping Save Ukraine’s Trains

If you would prefer to watch a video version of this article on YouTube, you can watch here. Otherwise, read on!

The “Four Millimeters” Helping Save Ukraine’s Trains

Wes O'Donnell

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Oct 22

Footage Has Emerged Showing Finnish Crotale Air-Defense Systems in Ukraine!

A few weeks ago, I went hunting for the mystery country that quietly gave Ukraine another batch of Crotale air-defense systems.

Footage Has Emerged Showing Finnish Crotale Air-Defense Systems in Ukraine!

Wes O'Donnell

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Oct 20

Ukraine’s $10,000 Air-Defense Missile Has a Big Secret: What’s in the Nose?

Ukraine says two domestically developed air defense missiles are nearly ready for combat against Russia’s jet-powered Gerans.

Ukraine’s $10,000 Air-Defense Missile Has a Big Secret: What’s in the Nose?

Wes O'Donnell

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Oct 18

Somebody Murdered Ukraine’s Battlefield Internet — Nobody Wants to Confess

Musk blames the White House, Trump denies it, and Europe is paying the bill (in more ways than one)

Somebody Murdered Ukraine’s Battlefield Internet — Nobody Wants to Confess

Wes O'Donnell

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Oct 15

Who Really Controls Starlink Over Ukraine? It’s More Complicated Than Elon Musk

Elon Musk once had extraordinary personal influence over Ukraine’s satellite communications, but the military-grade system Ukraine relies…

Who Really Controls Starlink Over Ukraine? It’s More Complicated Than Elon Musk

Wes O'Donnell

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Oct 13

Ukraine’s Artillery War Is Changing, and Vulcano Fits the New Fight

The 155mm Vulcano can reach roughly 70 kilometers, and a new agreement with Diehl Defense suggests Kyiv may be coming back for more

Ukraine’s Artillery War Is Changing, and Vulcano Fits the New Fight

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US Army & US Air Force Veteran | Global Security Writer | Juris Doctor | YouTuber | Pro Democracy | Pro Human | Contributor at the New York Post and The Sun

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