# struck (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover struck. Page: Feed: --- ## [TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland" featured demonstrations by SAT and SAS commands](https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/turkey/teknofest-blue-homeland-featured-demonstrations-by-sat-and-sas-commands) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ Within the scope of "TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland," demonstrations were performed by the Underwater Offense (SAT) and Underwater Defense Group (SAS) commands. Click to continue ## [Lake Tuz turns pink and red in summer](https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/lake-tuz-turns-pink-and-red-in-summer) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ Lake Tuz, one of Türkiye's important natural areas, is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List due to its ecological features, biological diversity, and importance for bird species. Click to continue ## [Prince Harry, Meghan plan return to UK](https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/08/20/prince-harry-meghan-plan-return-to-uk) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly moving back to the UK later this month with their children, relocating to a private residence outside London. Click to continue ## [U.S. Agencies Issue Advisory on Active Threat Targeting Siemens S7 Series PLCs](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/us-agencies-issue-advisory-on-active) _2026-08-19 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Sectors most targeted are Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Water and Wastewater, Chemical, Food and Agriculture, and Commercial Facilities. ## [UAE Detects Iranian Ballistic Missiles After Erbil Drone Attack](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/uae-detects-iranian-ballistic-missiles) _2026-08-18 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ DOHA — On August 18 the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the UAE. ## [Cemil Church sheds light on the history of Cappadocia](https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/turkey/cemil-church-sheds-light-on-the-history-of-cappadocia) _2026-08-18 · ANEWS_ The historical Cemil Church, located in Cemil Village of Ürgüp district in Nevşehir, sheds light on the history of Cappadocia with its unique rock architecture and centuries-old frescoes adorning its walls... Click to continue ## [Gen Z treats AI as friend, new study reveals](https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/08/18/gen-z-treats-ai-as-friend-new-study-reveals) _2026-08-18 · ANEWS_ Over a quarter of Gen Z users interact with artificial intelligence (AI) as if communicating with a friend, utilizing the technology for emotional support and personal matters, according to a recent global... Click to continue ## [UKMTO: Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Casualty Reported](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/ukmto-vessel-struck-by-unknown-projectile) _2026-08-18 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ The incident occurred in the vicinity of Khasab, Oman. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. ## [Cargo Vessel Boarded and Controlled 4 NM South of Mareeyo, Somalia](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/cargo-vessel-boarded-and-controlled) _2026-08-17 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Monsoon conditions have limited offshore skiff range through much of the summer. ## [Kurdistan Region: Two Hadid-110 Drones Strike PM Office, Origin Attributed to Iran](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/kurdistan-region-two-hadid-110-drones) _2026-08-17 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ MIDDLE EAST — Two explosive-laden Hadid-110 drones that the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate stated were launched from across the Iranian border struck the private office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Parastin Agency director in the Pirmam district of Erbil province at 12:28 a.m. ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ADw5AJe2X7m4) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Zambian police arrest suspected militia members, persons of interest](https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/08/17/zambian-police-arrest-suspected-militia-members-persons-of-interest) _2026-08-17 · ANEWS_ Zambian police said they arrested suspected militia members and seized high-grade military weapons in a security operation in Lusaka early Monday. Click to continue ## [Power outage leaves parts of Libya in darkness](https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/08/17/power-outage-leaves-parts-of-libya-in-darkness) _2026-08-17 · ANEWS_ A widespread power outage hit western, central and southern Libya on Sunday, leaving Tripoli and areas from Sirte to the Tunisian border in darkness. Click to continue ## [Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia’s Flores days after powerful quake](https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/08/17/magnitude-59-aftershock-strikes-indonesias-flores-days-after-powerful-quake) _2026-08-17 · ANEWS_ A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region early Monday, just days after a deadly 7.7 quake prompted a 14-day emergency response. No immediate damage or casualties were reported from the... Click to continue ## [Trump Instructs Substantial Reduction in U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/trump-instructs-substantial-reduction) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Trump described the exercises as costly and totally inappropriate toward a country that has been unthreatening and respectful during his presidency. ## [Spanish F-18 Downs Drone in Romanian Airspace Under NATO Enhanced Air Defense](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/spanish-f-18-downs-drone-in-romanian) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Romanian Ministry of National Defense surveillance systems detected the aerial target at 04:44 local time approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Galați. ## [USS John F. Kennedy Completes Sea Trials, CENTCOM Chief Ends Middle East Trip, Lincoln Rotation Confirmed](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/uss-john-f-kennedy-completes-sea) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ The commander of U.S. Central Command concluded a 10-day trip to the Middle East that included a visit to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea. ## [\Blowing Up\, Just to Blow Up](https://makc.co/essays/blowing-up-to-blow-up/) _2026-08-16 · MAKC | Essays_ Recently I began the process of moving all of my GitHub repositories to Codeberg . I am far from the only person making this move in 2026; if anything, I'm well behind the curve. However, I did want to dedicate some time to detailing (a) how I am conducting my transition to Codeberg, and (b) the reasons why I felt that this move was necessary. First, for the foreseeable future my intention is to… ## [Bulk Carrier Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/ukmto-reports-bulk-carrier-struck) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ On the same day UKMTO also issued separate warnings of two tankers struck by unmanned aerial vehicles during outbound transits ## [Microplastics may be linked to nerve-damaging disease: Study](https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/08/15/microplastics-may-be-linked-to-nerve-damaging-disease-study) _2026-08-15 · ANEWS_ Higher concentrations of nano- and microplastics in the central nervous system may be associated with an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a new Italian study. Researchers... Click to continue ## [Mw 7.4 Earthquake Struck Western Colombia Near San José del Palmar on August 10](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/m-74-earthquake-strikes-western-colombia) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management and presidential statements reported significant casualties and structural damage across multiple western departments. ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H3oNCN4Dsrd7) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Flores Sea Near Ende, Indonesia](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/magnitude-77-earthquake-strikes-flores) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level · Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor_ BMKG later recorded observed tsunami waves at multiple coastal stations, with the highest reading 0.94 m at Maurole. ## [Water levels fall to record lows in Switzerland amid drought](https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/08/13/water-levels-fall-to-record-lows-in-switzerland-amid-drought) _2026-08-13 · ANEWS_ Switzerland is seeing exceptionally low river, stream and lake levels as drought and heat push water bodies to record or near-record lows, officials said. Click to continue ## [Dream Nurturer - Inviting a practice of Dreaming](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/dream-nurturer-inviting-a-practice) _2026-08-11 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ The Art of Space Holding ## [Non-Duality | Literal Portals #2](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/literal-portals-2-non-duality) _2026-07-28 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ Intro Note: Literal Portals is a series in which I explore /words/ holding the potential to open portals to ‘other’ worlds, perspectives and ways of being. ## [Tolerance Tensions](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/tolerance-tensions) _2026-07-14 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ Balancing tolerance, curiosity and boundaries in a collapsing world ## [Struck By The Method-Wipe-Out](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/struck-by-the-method-wipe-out) _2026-07-07 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ I am fed up with being struck by the method-wipe-out. ## [This is a "Safe Space!".](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/this-is-a-safe-space) _2026-06-30 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ For who? For what? ## [The Tragedy of Golden Turtles](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/the-tragedy-of-golden-turtles) _2026-06-15 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ The tragedy of Golden Turtles frozen in time crushed by the circular arches of tormenting Trinity's The weight compiling centuries of uncomposted greed The fabulous frustration of fragmenting fables. ## [On, Good Advice Delivered Poorly](https://makc.co/essays/good-advice-delivered-poorly/) _2026-06-14 · MAKC | Essays_ I recently finished watching the conclusion of Linus Tech Tips's second Linux challenge. Unsurprisingly, much of the series focused on criticizing the overly-aggressive online Linux community. This is by no means a new criticism, but it did become a very central theme of the series. All three of the challenge's participants for example, admitted to relying in LLM's for some amount of Linux… ## [We are /Not/](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/we-are-not) _2026-06-05 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ We became everything ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VThKSgr0VLkD) _2026-06-05 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [De-Zombify The Uncurious](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/de-zombify-the-uncurious) _2026-05-15 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ The opposite of love isn't hate ## [Why are we refusing to be eaten? Part II](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/why-are-we-refusing-to-be-eaten-part) _2026-05-07 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ This is a follow-up article. ## [Always Wrong](https://minouschillings.substack.com/p/always-wrong) _2026-04-15 · Minou Schillings · Shifting Horizons for Regenerative Futures_ The Guilt of not Doing & Fixing ## [A Tale of AI Betrayal & Snapshotting Victory!](https://makc.co/essays/gpt-clusterfuck/) _2026-04-06 · MAKC | Essays_ At the beginning of this year, I decided to leave the quiet comforts of the AUR , Pacman and my purpose built, minimal system for a bit of distro-hopping . I've been using Linux full time for about five years now. That journey began with, and has maintained Arch Linux as a constant for it's duration. So, as any readers familiar with the ins-and-outs of Linux distributions might have guessed, I… ## [Becoming an Empire](https://makc.co/essays/becoming-an-empire/) _2026-01-08 · MAKC | Essays_ A couple of days ago, Donald Trump’s administration carried out a military operation in Venezuela. A Delta Force unit was deployed to abduct President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The operation was accompanied by bombing inside the country, and between the airstrikes and the raid itself, roughly eighty people were killed. By all available accounts, the plan unfolded exactly as intended. Maduro was… ## [Custom Syntax Highlighting With 11ty](https://makc.co/essays/syntax-highlighting-in-11ty/) _2025-12-31 · MAKC | Essays_ Unless you stalk my GitHub account relentlessly, you are probably unaware of it, but my website was developed using the static site generator, Eleventy (11ty) . 11ty offers incredibly easy web development, not only because of its capability to play nicely with a massive amount of different file formats, but also because of its massive library of NodeJS plugins. Throughout the process of developing… ## [The Death of the Internet](https://makc.co/essays/the-death-of-the-internet-and-true-conenectivity-in-exchance-for-para-social-cyborgization-of-us-all/) _2025-09-24 · MAKC | Essays_ I got my first computer when I was eight years old. It wasn’t anything fancy, an old Windows 95 box that barely worked. But when my parents decided to upgrade to a shiny, new, Dell Machine running Windows XP, I was more than happy to do whatever it took to get my hands on the old family PC. The deal that I struck up with them took place in early February of my seventh year. They agreed that if I… ## [Consequences](https://makc.co/essays/consequences/) _2025-07-22 · MAKC | Essays_ What would have happened if, when Rosa Parks made her protest and sat at the front of the bus, no one tried to stop her? No police. No outrage. Just silence. Would we still remember her name? More importantly, would the decades-long civil rights battle that her quiet act helped ignite have ever begun? There are plenty of absurd laws still technically on the books in America—and in every other… ## [Ballad of a Bad Man](https://makc.co/essays/bad-mans-ballad/) _2025-07-21 · MAKC | Essays_ Whatever reigns where Seraphim flame and soar, I beg the, judge not my hand, but what it labored for. No blade was drawn, but wrath still did command, The tears that yearned to guide my violent hand. And I, God help me struck not from hate, But with love inflamed, to seal another's fate. The blood ran hot. It chilled my chest; My brother lived. I found no rest. Weep not for the man who's breath I… ## [My Two Million Dollar Spending Spree](https://makc.co/essays/1-million-dollar-spending-spree/) _2025-07-18 · MAKC | Essays_ Over the past few weeks, I’ve been laser-focused on getting my finances in order. Like many Americans over eighteen, I’ve accumulated more than my fair share of debt—along with the bad spending habits that come with it. Credit cards, a car loan that’s longer than it should be—everything short of payday loans and collections—I’ve got it. Fortunately, I caught the problem early enough to turn it… ## [Barge Haulers on the Volga](https://makc.co/essays/barge-haulers/) _2025-07-17 · MAKC | Essays_ Above is, without question, my favorite painting of all time. Barge Haulers on the Volga is a nineteenth-century work by Russian painter Ilya Repin . It comes as no surprise to me that I was immediately drawn to it, as, like so many others, I’ve long been captivated by the cultural output of the Russian Empire and its many political incarnations: the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation, the… ## [The Art of Virtue](https://makc.co/essays/the-art-of-virtue/) _2025-07-14 · MAKC | Essays_ Without a doubt, the best book I’ve read this year is The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin . I only opened it because it leads off The Harvard Classics—a 51‑volume anthology I describe in a separate essay—but I was pleasantly surprised by how readable, engaging, and practical it is. The most discussed section is The Art of Virtue, where Franklin lays out 13 qualities he believed make a “good… ## [John Woolman was Kind of a Dick](https://makc.co/essays/woolman-was-a-dick/) _2025-04-01 · MAKC | Essays_ Having just finished reading The Journal of John Woolman , I was struck by a few different things, the foremost: just how early an anti-slavery campaigner Woolman was. I knew that the guy wrote about the evils of slavery around the time of the American Revolution. What I did not realize is that Woolman actually died in 1774, 2 years before The Declaration of Independence was even signed. To say… ## [The Only Way Out is Through](https://makc.co/essays/the-only-way-out-is-through/) _2025-03-30 · MAKC | Essays_ The first exposure I had to this line of thinking, at least as far as I can remember, was in Nikos Kazantzakis' novel: Zorba the Greek (which, interestingly enough, might have since become my favorite book). The original quote is said by Zorba to the protagonist: "How do you expect to get the better of a devil ... if you don't turn into a devil and a half yourself?" Kazantzakis is far from the… ## [The Best Bargain in the History of Literature](https://makc.co/essays/harvard-classics/) _2025-03-15 · MAKC | Essays_ I can't remember exactly when or how I first came across The Harvard Classics , but ever since that day I have been on a mission to get a copy of the collection for myself. The Classics, originally published as: Dr. Elliot's Five Foot Shelf of Books are an absolutely massive, fifty-one volume collection of novels, poetry, history, philosophy, scientific writing, historical documents, and anything…