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Lopers Use a Big First Half to Defeat Minnesota Crookston on Friday
(University of Minnesota Crookston, 2022-11-11) Plante, Hunter
Minnesota Crookston Hockey Has Chances Late, But Come Up Short Against Wisconsin Eau-Claire on Friday
(University of Minnesota Crookston, 2022-11-11) Plante, Hunter
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Thomas J. Farrell on the Tragic Anti-Body Heritage of Christianity
(This version was not previously published., 2025) Farrell, Thomas
In my 2,100-word review essay "Thomas J. Farrell on the tragic Anti-Body Heritage of Christianity," I succinctly highlight certain recent OEN articles of mine. In addition, I discuss the tragic anti-body heritage of Christianity in connection with heterosexual porn that is available free on the internet, including the many charming mom-son porn videos of the now-retired American pornstar Mandy Flores (born on March 19, 1989). In a "Disclosure" subsection, I succinctly highlight my life and my work, including my OEN articles from October 2009 to April 22, 2025. In any event, I conclude that porn that is available free on the internet is here to stay for the foreseeable future in our contemporary American culture.
The Art of War(games): Analyzing Assumptions Embedded Within United States - People's Republic of China Wargames
(2025-04-15) Breeze, Matthew
This paper examines the critical role of wargaming in forming United States (U.S.) policy and military decision-making in the context of potential conflict between the U.S and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). As abstract representations of conflict, wargames offer a valuable tool for policy-makers to explore various scenarios without real-world consequences of destruction and loss of life. However, the efficacy of these wargames hinges on their design and assumptions. This work argues that current table-top exercises that depict conflict between the U.S. and the PRC often fall short of adequately accounting for key factors, such as the high usage rates of weapons, logistical constraints and the protracted nature of modern conventional warfare. Drawing on historical case studies, like the U.S. Naval War College’s War Plan Orange, the 1961 Berlin Crisis games, as well as analysis of more recent publicly available wargames and the conflict against the Houthis in the Red Sea, this paper highlights the necessity for more realistic and comprehensive wargame design in the future. Ultimately, this research advocates for the development of improved wargaming methods to provide policy-makers with more accurate insights into potential U.S.-PRC conflict, thereby fostering better informed strategic decision-making and hopefully reducing the risk of war.