Monthly Archives: February 2025

Decisive Battles Of The World: The Battle Of St. George’s Caye

Posted on February 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction The Battle of St. George’s Caye, fought from September 3 to September 10, 1798, was the defining military engagement that solidified British control over Belize (then known as British Honduras) against Spanish incursions. Though relatively small in scale, the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Size And Regional Patterns Of Cities With Deputy Mayors

Posted on February 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

The connection between a city having one or more deputy mayors and the size of the city is generally related to the complexity of governance and the workload of the mayor. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors: Larger Cities … Continue reading →

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Preserving Belize’s Independence

Posted on February 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Belize already secured its independence from the United Kingdom in 1981, but it has faced ongoing territorial claims from Guatemala. To fully safeguard its sovereignty from Guatemalan threats, Belize would need a combination of diplomatic, military, economic, and international legal … Continue reading →

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In Praise Of A Scottish Nurse

Posted on February 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

One of the occupational hazards of being a writer, such as I am, is being asked to write for other people. When this happens, one must figure out the terms that one is writing for and what exactly the other … Continue reading →

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On The Order Of Canadian Integration

Posted on February 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

There has been a lot of trolling from U.S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks about Canada being the 51st state, though it seems more likely that rather than Canada being integrated as a state of its own, that it … Continue reading →

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The Potential Benefits of Regional Autonomy in Conflict-Prone Areas

Posted on February 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction Throughout history, various regions of the world have experienced significant tensions due to their forced inclusion within national borders that do not align with their cultural, linguistic, or economic identities. Many of these regions would likely experience fewer problems … Continue reading →

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On Pahlavi Nostalgia

Posted on February 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Nostalgia for the rule of the Shahs, particularly in contemporary Iran and among Persians living abroad, can be attributed to a variety of reasons, ranging from political to social and cultural factors. Here are some of the key reasons why … Continue reading →

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Why Is There Less Music Being Released Nowadays?

Posted on February 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

We all have our theories as to why music seems so stale nowadays, with the radio playing songs ever longer, and music staying longer and longer on the charts. Why is this the case? Here is what ChatGPT has to … Continue reading →

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And As His Custom Was, He Went Into The Synagogue On The Sabbath Day And Stood Up To Read: A Mini-Sermonette On Luke 4:16

Posted on February 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a Spokesman’s Club message given to the Portland, Oregon Spokesman’s Club on Sabbath, February 8, 2025.] Today I would like to give a mini-sermonette on a single verse that we are likely … Continue reading →

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Traveling Close To The Gorge

Posted on February 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Iykyk, The South Gorge area of Mount Ararat, located in eastern Turkey near the borders with Armenia and Iran, is a rugged and remote region that attracts trekkers and mountaineers. Here are the main travel routes and the closest cities/towns … Continue reading →

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