Category Archives: GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS

LANDING ARRIVAL ON THE UNSINKABLE AIRCRAFT CARRIER

Posted on January 16, 2024 by ivanmconsiglio

Approach into the Malta International Airport: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2658867570929375?fs=e&mibextid=UalRPS

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The crisis in the Red Sea and in Malta

Posted on January 15, 2024 by ivanmconsiglio

Since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza, there have been several attacks in the Red Sea on cargo ships, and some have also been hijacked by rebels. All this brought with it a wave of inflation that hit the pockets of many. Continue reading →

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The Biggest Lie Social Media Feeds Photographers

Posted on October 21, 2023 by ivanmconsiglio

In today’s social media-driven culture, photographers feel the need to share their work for validation, but the story of Vivian Meyer, an unknown photographer who never showed her photographs to anyone, challenges this idea. Continue reading →

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Veteran From Inola, Oklahoma Helps Restore Helicopter Used In Vietnam War

Posted on May 22, 2023 by ivanmconsiglio

An Oklahoma veteran from Inola is using a restored helicopter to help honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Continue reading →

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How ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ predicted the future more than 50 years ago

Posted on May 20, 2023 by ivanmconsiglio

More than 50 years ago, Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke joined forces to create the sci-fi cult movie ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’ The movie, directed by Kubrick, predicted many of the technological advances that we have today. Continue reading →

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The Maltese Territorial Regiments of the British Army

Posted on May 19, 2023 by ivanmconsiglio

The Territorial Army in Malta: an interview with Dr. John Consiglio Former 3/11th Regiment, Royal Malta Artillery (Territorials) member. Dr. John Consiglio, sits down to explain the benefits to Maltese society that the part-time soldiers brought to the Island nation’s … Continue reading →

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Carmakers are spying on you — here’s how to stop them

Posted on May 9, 2023 by ivanmconsiglio

Privacy? Not if your car has a say. Modern cars are computers on wheels, giving manufacturers plenty of opportunities to track you. Continue reading →

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Plato’s Advice

Posted on May 3, 2023 by ivanmconsiglio

Wisdom from Plato: Whatever issues US residents currently have with their elected representatives, they alone are to blame.
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THE MANDALORIAN’S STAR ACTOR SET TO JOIN GLADIATOR 2’S CAST

Posted on May 2, 2023 by ivanmconsiglio

THE MANDALORIAN’s Pedro Pascal is in final negotiations to join Paramount’s upcoming sequel to Gladiator. Continue reading →

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700 drones give a spectacle of light over Grand Harbour

Posted on May 1, 2023 by ivanmconsiglio

Malta-themed night-time lit-up drone formations over Grand Harbour in Valletta. Uncertain if this was a first for our Islands or not, but the rave reviews of images as shared on social media by many, have nothing but praise for the initiative… Continue reading →

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