Sharing my adventures and travels.
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● Featured essay
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Western Iowa, where I live, is prone to severe weather events, including tornadoes, derechos, blizzards, and flooding. These hazards can rapidly disrupt critical infrastructure, making reliable communication both a challenge and a necessity. A robust P.A.C.E. (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communications plan is essential for families, organizations, and emergency responders…
● Latest Essays
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The Future of Emergency Communication: ATAK and Meshtastic
The Critical Role of Communication and Situational Awareness in Emergencies The Importance of Reliable Communication In any emergency—whether it’s a natural disaster, large-scale accident, or…
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Islam is a Cult of Violence and Subjugation
Rather than relying solely on secondhand interpretations or the opinions of others, engage directly with the primary source—in this case, the Quran—so you can form…
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August 2025 Print of the Month
“A serene desert landscape is illuminated under a vibrant, star-filled night sky with a visible shooting star. Two Yucca plants stand prominently in the foreground,…
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Rethinking “Gun Violence:” Mislabeling and Its Consequences
The debate over gun control in the United States is often framed as a necessary response to the epidemic of “gun violence.” However, this framing…
● About Me
I’m Alain, a professional fine art landscape photographer, videographer, and educator, often travelling off-road to get to great photography locations.
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