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Cognitive Engagement as a Strategic Imperative of Irregular Warfare
Irregular warfare is one of the most enduring modalities of human conflict; persisting across epochs because it exploits asymmetries inherent in human cognition, sociopolitical organization, and technical capability. Axiomatically, irregular warfare leverages operations that are contrary to the status quo. By defying expectation, such operations introduce uncertainty, refute predictive models, and exploit gaps in preparedness.
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Jocelyn Garcia is a master’s degree candidate in the Global Security (Irregular Warfare) Program of Arizona State University, whose work focuses upon methods, mechanisms and effects of cognitive influence. She is also the Director of Strategic Communications at Small Wars Journal. Garcia holds a degree in Medical Humanities (Pre-Medicine) from Baylor University and is working at the intersection of health, the human condition, and security.
Imperial County Residents Aren’t Stupid
There’s a narrative being pushed about the proposed data center in Imperial County, and it’s not just wrong, it’s flat-out insulting. Sebastian Rucci, his posse, and the Board of Supervisors, keeps trying to sell the idea that the opposition isn’t real. That it’s being driven by environmental justice groups. That locals aren’t actually the ones pushing back. That residents aren’t the ones upset. That’s a flat out LIE! Anyone who has stepped foot in those meetings knows exactly who is speaking.
Dr. Ken Gleiman of SWJ on the Future of War | PBS News Hour (10/26/25)
Jocelyn Garcia is serving with the title of Assistant Editor and Director of Communications at Small Wars Journal while completing her Master’s in Global Security with a concentration in Irregular Warfare at Arizona State University. She is also a fellow at Inter Populum: The Journal of Irregular Warfare and Special Operations by Arizona State University. She holds a degree in Medical Humanities (Pre-Medicine) from Baylor University.
Progenitor neighborhoods function as transient niches to sustain olfactory neurogenesis
Keywords neuronal differentiation neural stem cells olfactory development organogenesis systems developmental biology stochastic signaling inter-organ communication tissue patterning cellular coordination Introduction The assembly of complex neuronal structures requires simultaneous fate determination and spatial patterning (Bandler et al., 2022; De Santis et al., 2021).
A Community-Based Participatory Research Program to Assess Community Lead Exposure Risk: Establishing Research Priorities
Research square. 2025 Mar 28:rs.3.rs-6279421. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6279421/v1 作者单位 +展开 作者单位 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6279421/v1 PMID: 40195999 摘要 Ai翻译 Background : Lead is an environmental health hazard that disproportionately impacts communities of color across the United States. Recent incidents of widespread lead exposure have been linked to aging infrastructure, historical land use, and challenges in lead remediation.
Voice of Korea Interview with Col. David Maxwell (Ret.) discusses U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance after coup attempt
https://www.voakorea.com/a/7901133.html President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short lived declaration of martial law sparked widespread protests in South Korea. The United States emphasizes the need for close cooperation with the Republic of Korea (R.O.K.), while stressing the importance of the rule of law and democracy. In this Voice of Korea interview, Our Editor-at-Large, Col.
Julie @ UC Theatre Berkeley 11/07/24
The second to last city on the My Anti-Aircraft Friend tour. Berkeley, my first concert in the Bay Area. What better concert to be at than at a Julie concert? A Los Angeles trio consisting of Alexandria Elizabeth on vocals/bass, Keyan Pourzand on guitar/vocals, and Dillon Lee on drums. My Anti-Aircraft Friend being their debut album, where they continue to explore the dynamics of their art as a band.
Youth Center launches innovative STEM program
By Jocelyn Garcia The Youth Center is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative Girls in STEM and Kids in STEM Programs for the 2024/2025 academic year. Beginning September 4th, these programs will offer students in grades 1-7 an opportunity to explore the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging hands-on activities and projects.
Festival Sueños, finaliza con una abrupta cancelación en su tercera edición
Por tercer año consecutivo, el festival de reggaeton y música latina, Sueños, volvió para cautivar a la ciudad de los vientos, Chicago; sin embargo, se vio opacado por una alerta meteorológica por clima severo. google.com, pub-2323496160139663, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Entre una amplia y variada oferta musical, performances, stands y comida, se logró reunir a más de 65 mil asistentes en Grant Park, lugar encargado de albergar la más grande fiesta latina en la ciudad de Chicago.
The Shutdown of Murphy Elevators
Students and residents of the Murphy Apartments have been recently affected by the shutdown of the elevator in the parking garage. For more than two weeks, residents have been unable to use the elevator after it was out of service for reasons unknown. Elevators in , not only, the Murphy Apartments, but also in residence halls and buildings, have been broken for some time this school year.
House Speaker Election Narrowly Avoids Government Shutdown
After weeks of deliberations and political discourse surrounding Congress, the United States House of Representatives has now elected Representative Mike Johnson as house speaker Oct. 25. This follows the initial ousting of predecessor Kevin McCarthy, and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan failing to win enough votes to secure the house speaker position. Americans began to speculate how the government would function with no speaker for the House of Representatives.
Seattle Gaming Community Responds to Fortnite Lawsuit
The battle royale game Fortnite, owned by Epic Games, made a huge impression on the gaming community when it was released in 2017. With over 239 million monthly players, it quickly became one of the most played video games in America. Although the number of people that play Fortnite has decreased over the years, it is still very popular, especially to the younger gaming community.
Catching Up With Fall Sports
Before students arrive on campus and classes commence, student-athletes are already in the city, hard at work. Some teams even begin competing over a month before the Fall Welcome. Here’s how the last month and a half have gone for Seattle University athletics. Cross Country The men’s and women’s cross country teams have had a great start to their 2023 seasons. The Redhawks had their second meet Sept. 30 at the Charles Bowles Invitation hosted by Willamette University in Salem, Ore.
Brisbane set to groove to the beat of a new music trail
Brisbane will be the place to groove in September with the launch of a new music trail. Queensland Music Trails, the company behind similar events in the Scenic Rim and western Queensland, will debut its Brisbane series at Northshore Hamilton on September 16 with the Sweet Relief! concert. The Avalanches, Ladyhawke and Groove Armada will headline the one-day launch party, which will feature some of the best dance, electronic and live acts from Australia and around the world.
El regreso de Foals a CDMX, un show emotivo
Foals regresó a la CDMX para reencontrarse con sus fieles seguidores en medio de un show emotivo y lleno de energía que puso a todos a cantar. Un desborde de energía y entrega se vivió el día de ayer en el Pepsi Center WTC, tras recibir a la banda británica, Foals. Con 18 canciones que recorrieron la trayectoria de sus siete álbumes de estudio, Yannis y compañía hicieron vibrar, bailar y sudar a cada uno de los asistentes.
Man airlifted to hospital after Queensland crocodile attack
A man who was attacked by a crocodile in far north Queensland says he fought off the reptile by sticking his fingers in its eyes. The man, aged in his forties, had been spearfishing at Archer Point in Cooktown on Saturday when set upon by the reptile.
Powderfinger guitarists rock the rails in exclusive underground gig
The 10 Greatest Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Songs About Cocaine You really gotta give it up for cocaine. Truly the fuel of many great songs and careers throughout heavy metal’s history. Be it bands flying high and …
Brisbane to get a taste of Asia with food trucks, shows and events
Food trucks and more than 400 artists and creatives are set to showcase contemporary and traditional Asian arts, food and culture during the annual …
¿Por qué siguen siendo tendencia las Dark Kitchens ?
A partir del 2020 a causa de la emergencia sanitaria, el delivery o servicio a domicilio fue creciendo y tomando una importante relevancia en el sector restaurantero haciendo que la gente cada día pidiera más comida a domicilio causando el “boom” de las dark kitchens (o cocinas fantasma), modelo de negocio que surgió en 2019 con la idea de preparar un platillo único y original en un espacio exclusivo.
Queensland falls silent as peak of Omicron sets in
A silence is descending on Queensland as people avoid outings, shopping districts and public transport and businesses cancel Australia Day events while the peak of the highly contagious Omicron variant of coronavirus sets in. The beginning of the first school term of the year has been delayed by two weeks, but state schools saw 25,800 students return to class on Monday as classrooms remained open for children of essential workers. This was about 4.5 per cent of all state school students.
Woman drowns on Sunshine Coast beach
A woman has drowned at a Sunshine Coast beach. Emergency services were called just before 6am on Tuesday to Marcus Beach off Callitris Crescent and Tristania Drive. Surf Life Saving Queensland confirmed the death. "Our thoughts are with her [family] at this difficult time," a post on Twitter said. "This incident serves as a timely reminder to only swim during patrol hours, between the red and yellow flags." More to come.
Queensland records 10,953 cases, schools to open later
As Queensland recorded 10,953 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, the Premier announced the return to school for primary students could be delayed and a hotline for people who tested positive with rapid at-home tests would be established. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the hotline would be set up on Saturday and the start date for term 1 for primary school students would be delayed by up to two weeks.
‘Blood on their hands’: Vulnerable communities fall victim to COVID-19
Cases of COVID-19 are rising in vulnerable Indigenous and aged-care communities across Queensland, with the head of the state’s peak professional body for doctors saying COVID conspiracy theorists have “blood on their hands”. Queensland recorded 5699 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, taking the state’s total number of active cases to 25,924.
Qld, NSW beaches close following drowning as ex-cyclone Seth lingers
Ex-cyclone Seth has smashed the Queensland and northern NSW coastline with “treacherous” conditions and forced the closure of beaches, a day after a woman drowned in rough seas. Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Helen Reid said the weather event caused flooding and abnormally high tides on Tuesday. “It’s still lurking with intent,” she said.
Qld union officials who refused to leave M1 worksite taken to court
Two state representatives of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union will be taken to court over allegations they contravened entry requirements and did not comply with directions at a Queensland motorway worksite. The Australian Building and Construction Commission has started court action against the union and its two representatives over incidents in April last year.
‘I caught the baby in my hands’: Brisbane dad delivers new son in car park
In a race to get to a hospital in time with his pregnant wife, a Brisbane father delivered his baby son in the front seat while stopped in the car park. Madhavi Leuke Bandara and Shyam Kottegoda were waiting for the day their baby, overdue by almost one week, would arrive. But they were not expecting he would be born in the car park at the Mater Mothers’ Hospital.
Queensland records 1158 cases as state scraps day-five testing
Queensland has recorded 1158 new cases on Tuesday as the state scraps day-five testing for interstate travellers. There were 4779 active cases, including 257 Omicron cases, Health Minister Yvette D'Ath announced. Six cases were in hospital for COVID-19-related symptoms and 83 others were in hospital for other illnesses. There were no people in the intensive care unit, while 976 patients were currently receiving care at home.
Mine operator charged by regulator over Queensland miner's death
By Toby Crockford and Jocelyn Garcia March 3, 2020 — 4.18pm The operator of a central Queensland mine has been charged with breaches of the mining health and safety act after a worker was killed last year. Bradley Hardwick, 47, died on February 20 when a personnel carrier and the grader he was operating crashed into each other about 4.15pm. Bradley Hardwick was killed in a collision between two pieces of machinery at a Queensland coal mine.
Mine operator charged by regulator over Queensland miner's death
By Toby Crockford and Jocelyn Garcia March 3, 2020 — 6.18pm The operator of a central Queensland mine has been charged with breaches of the mining health and safety act after a worker was killed last year. Bradley Hardwick, 47, died on February 20 when a personnel carrier and the grader he was operating crashed into each other about 4.15pm. Bradley Hardwick was killed in a collision between two pieces of machinery at a Queensland coal mine.
Mine operator charged by regulator over Queensland miner's death
By Toby Crockford and Jocelyn Garcia March 3, 2020 — 7.18pm The operator of a central Queensland mine has been charged with breaches of the mining health and safety act after a worker was killed last year. Bradley Hardwick, 47, died on February 20 when a personnel carrier and the grader he was operating crashed into each other about 4.15pm. Bradley Hardwick was killed in a collision between two pieces of machinery at a Queensland coal mine.
Greens bank on free off-peak buses and power to the people in election push
Greens lord mayoral candidate Kath Angus is ready to "shake things up" in City Hall, vowing to push for Brisbane residents to have more power. Her party's election campaign launch on Friday focused on improving public transport and giving residents more say over development and local planning decisions.
Bikie trio charged over 'vicious' Fortitude Valley attack
Three Comanchero bikie gang members have been charged with assaulting a man outside a Fortitude Valley nightclub. State crime command Detective Superintendent Roger Lowe described the alleged incident on Sunday as a "cowardly, vicious and unprovoked attack".
Sacked councillor and state minister's father among Logan mayor hopefuls
A sacked councillor, the father of a state Labor minister and the former federal member of Parliament who went up against former mayor Luke Smith at the poll will run for the Logan mayoralty in the coming election. Former councillor Darren Power, who was automatically suspended when Logan ratepayers were left without a council after it was sacked en masse by the state government, is among five other candidates running for mayor.
Brisbane man charged over child abuse material
A Brisbane man has been charged with five offences in relation to possessing and accessing child abuse material. The 23-year-old will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday after an investigation into the man's online activities began in October last year. The man has been charged with five offences.Credit:Shuttershock The investigation was triggered by intelligence provided by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children in the United States in May 2019.
One dead, three injured in crash west of Brisbane
By Jocelyn Garcia and Matt Dennien Updated February 28, 2020 — 6.04pmfirst published at 8.50am A 47-year-old motorcyclist has died from critical injuries and a teenage girl has been airlifted to hospital after a car crash 60 kilometres west of Brisbane. Emergency services were called about 7.20pm on Thursday to a motorcycle and vehicle crash on the Warrego Highway in Minden, in the Somerset region.
Pasadena Now " Ramona Convent Students Receive College Board PSAT/NMSQT Special Awards
Congratulations to senior Dana Do who has been selected as a Commended Student in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Dana has been recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by her outstanding performance on the 2017 Preliminary SAT/NMSQT. Dana has placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students.
The Shakespeare Club Celebrates 130th Anniversary with Golden Age Gala
Established in 1888 as one of the first women’s clubs in the West, The Shakespeare Club celebrated its 130th anniversary at its clubhouse on Grand Avenue. Musical entertainment and history were interspresed throughout the candle lit 7 coursed Victorian dinner. Member and vocalist Janet Clark moved the program into the 1920’s with the song “Home in Pasadena”.
Pasadena Now " Celebrate the Season with a Thanksgiving Centerpiece from Los Altos Auxiliary: Proceeds Benefit Hathaway-Sycamores Youth
Members of Los Altos Auxiliary are creating beautiful handcrafted floral centerpieces, available to order for this Thanksgiving holiday. All proceeds from the centerpiece sales benefit the boys, ages 6-18, who reside at the Hathaway-Sycamores’ El Nido campus in Altadena. “Our popular Thanksgiving Centerpieces are a wonderful way to support the children served by Hathaway-Sycamores,” said Laurie Rodli, who is co-chair of the fundraiser, along with Connie Sutherland.
Pasadena Now " Healing Blue: A Storytelling and Dance Performance with Live Music
On October 20, beginning at 7:30 p.m. enjoy a performance of by Lineage dance at their temporary diggs, the First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Healing Blue is an inspiring arts event that tells the true stories of women and breast cancer. Part storytelling event (a la The Moth Radio Hour), part modern dance, this performance of Healing Blue mixes new stories, dance and music with several of the most moving stories from past performances of Healing Blue.
Pasadena Now " Pasadena Police Body Worn Camera Program Has Captured Over 311,759 Incidents, Committee Will Hear
The Public Safety Committee of the Pasadena City Council will receive interim Pasadena Police Chief John Perez’s Monthly Report, which details statistics on crime in the City over the past year and the steps the Pasadena Police Department is taking to reduce crime incidents.
Pasadena Now " Caltech Researchers Build Fastest Camera in the World, Shooting 10-Trillion-Frames-per-Second
Scientists at the Caltech in Pasadena have developed what researchers are calling the fastest camera in the world, capable of frames capturing a “femtosecond,” which is one quadrillionth of a second. Caltech researchers and scientists from the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique in Quebec, Canada created the camera system, called the “T-CUP.” The camera captures dynamic events with 100-femtosecond (fs) frame intervals in a single camera exposure.
Pasadena Now " Mozart’s Hauntingly Beautiful Requiem Opens Pasadena Symphony’s 91st Season
On Saturday, October 20, at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., David Lockington will conduct the Pasadena Symphony as it performs the hauntingly beautiful Mozart’s Requiem. Tender melodies, powerful choruses, exquisite arias – Mozart’s hauntingly beautiful Requiem gets the Pasadena Symphony’s Classics season off to a grand start. Hounded by controversy, perhaps no other piece of classical music has garnered as much speculation and mythology as Mozart’s contentious final masterpiece.
Pasadena Now " Dan Falk Discusses ‘The Science of Shakespeare’
Award-winning science journalist, broadcaster and author Dan Falk will be discussing his book, “The Science of Shakespeare: A New Look at the Playwright’s Universe,” during a lecture Wednesday, October 17, at Caltech’s Baxter Hall in Pasadena. In this illustrated talk at Caltech, Falk will explore Shakespeare’s interest in the scientific discoveries of his time, with a particular focus on the changing conceptions of the cosmos, from Aristotle to Copernicus and Galileo.
Pasadena Now " Madcap Men in Tights to Perform All 37 Shakespeare Plays in 90 Minutes
Madcap Men in Tights to Perform All 37 Shakespeare Plays in 90 Minutes Reduced Shakespeare Company, a touring acting and comedy troupe that performs fast-paced, seemingly improvisational condensations of serious subjects, will be performing “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” – all 37 plays in 97 minutes – at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium on Saturday, October 20, starting at 8 p.m. The “Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” is the original and timeless classic...
Pasadena Now " Homeless Man Attempts to Carjack Woman Entering Apartment Garage
Pasadena Police booked a homeless man from the Pasadena area for suspicion of carjacking after he allegedly tried to unlock a woman’s car door as she waited for a gate to raise so she could drive into the parking garage for her residence Monday. The 27-year-old victim was pulling up to the parking garage in the gated apartment complex where she lives and saw the suspect, Jose, Martinez, 32, standing by the gate, Pasadena Police Lieutenant Pete Hettema, said.
Pasadena Now " Man Injured by Falling Tree Branch in Pasadena
Police said a 65-year-old man was injured when a tree branch struck him, the only reported injury resulting from severe winds that ripped through Pasadena on Monday. The incident happened at 8:32 a.m. Monday on Worcester Street, Pasadena Police Lieutenant Pete Hettema said. Hettema said the man was standing near the tree when he heard a branch break. He tried to move away from the tree but was hit by the branch.
Pasadena Now " Police Identify Man Killed in Weekend Crash
A Pasadena man was killed in a one-vehicle crash Saturday in Altadena, authorities have confirmed. Robert Elson, 67, of Pasadena, died when his vehicle crashed into a wall at the intersection of Holliston and Mendocino in Altadena, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 9:47 a.m. Saturday morning. Elson died at a local hospital from injuries he sustained in the crash, according to the coroner’s office.
Pasadena Now " Pasadena Japanese Americans: Life after Internment
Award-winning author Naomi Hirahara shares the story of the resilience of Japanese Americans transitioning back to freedom and rebuilding their lives after internment as part of the La Pintoresca Associates 3rd annual fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pasadena Public Library’s La Pintoresca Branch, 1355 N. Raymond Ave. Music from EPC Jazz Group, a performance by the Kodama Taiko drummers and a taste of Japanese, Italian and American foods will also be featured. The event is free.
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