SpaceX VSFB 011626 839P vid pics slide

SpaceX VSFB 011626 839P vid pics slide

NROL-105 SpaceX Falcon 9 Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 8:39 PM PST liftoff tonight Friday, January 16th from Lompoc, CA ............... Mission NROL-105 Mission Type Government/Top Secret Destination Unknown Twelfth batch of satellites for a reconnaissance satellite constellation built by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman for the National Reconnaissance Office to provide imaging and other reconnaissance capabilities. https://rocketlaunch.org/launch-schedule/vandenberg-sfb

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Bonehead - Go That Way

 Bonehead - Go That Way 

By: Michael D Tobin 011426

Investor’s Log: Sector Sweep Complete

I searched across bio-pharma, energy, rare earths, infrastructure, and space — hoping to find a company without dilution scars. But every “clean” candidate had deeper rot: no revenue, no contracts, no visibility. The only one that showed signs of healing was RDW. Dilution? Yes. But solvable. Backlog? Real. Manufacturing? Domestic. Defense adjacency? Strong.

RKLB had already earned its seat — now RDW joins the cockpit.

This isn’t blind optimism. It’s tactical positioning. I didn’t choose perfection. I chose the least-bad structural risk with the highest asymmetry.

Now the ship is ready. Two engines. One mission.

Captain Lookout Guy turns to Bonehead, the alien helmsman, and points toward the stars.

“Bonehead… go that way. Warp speed.”

*This is not investment advice. We need humor. 

Greenland and Bla Bla Bla

Greenland and Bla Bla Bla 

By: Michael D Tobin 

01-08-26 

(((Jan 15 UPDATE: What Trump actually said (based on sourced reporting)

“I would like to make a deal, you know, the easy way. But if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way.” https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/trump-greenland-military-denmark-nato.html?utm_source=copilot.com

“We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not.”
He said the U.S. must act or Russia/China will take over Greenland, and he won’t allow that. https://www.dw.com/en/trump-says-us-will-take-greenland-the-easy-way-or-hard-way/a-75457869?utm_source=copilot.com

Bloomberg reports he said he’s willing to secure Greenland “the hard way” if authorities won’t cut a deal. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-09/trump-says-he-ll-get-deal-on-greenland-easy-way-or-hard-way?utm_source=copilot.com )))

 You may not believe me, but all this stuff about "taking over Greenland" (the media are the only ones using that term) is all a bunch of media hype. They are merely discussing new and modern means to achieve what they began during WW2 between the Denmark government and our allies, and nobody has any plans to change anything. I am always having to find stuff just because people just don't know. So tiresome 😇. Everybody knows Greenland is a natural fortress against attack from the whole Atlantic and Europe in different directions. The record already shows that Europe has to be protected from themselves. HELLOOO. Look at the map. It's a military and a geographical fact. Had Germany controlled Greenland like they wanted (and they died trying), England and the UK would be speaking German. And if former Soviet Russia had control like they wanted, we would be speaking Russian. That's all there is to that, as Forest Gump would say.

But seriously. I saw the following quote from US VP JD Vance on Greenland, and it's all I could really stand after over a year of mainstream media hype, which has made it their number one business, bringing up old common knowledge for the sake of creating political and societal chaos, literally.

So, here you go. Here is just another great reminder of who's who and what's what. I'll just close on my article source-of-choice as a historical reference to Greenland and global security from as far back as WW2. And further, I will share VP Vance's statement as seen in today's social media page of US President Donald J Trump. And finally, I will have a video from BBC YouTube titled, "US-Venezuela: Russian-flagged tanker seized by US military" BBC News (Latest was in the North Atlantic Ocean between the nation of Iceland and the UK). 

When U.S. Troops Fought Nazis in the Arctic: The Forgotten Battle for Greenland Military.com | By Allen Frazier Published October 13, 2025 at 2:47pm ET When Nazi Germany overran Denmark in April 1940, the Danish colony of Greenland was suddenly cut off from its government. Under an April 9, 1941, defense agreement, the United States assumed responsibility for Greenland’s security. The pact led to one of America’s earliest overseas deployments of World War II—months before Pearl Harbor—as U.S. forces built bases, guarded resource mines, and waged a covert campaign against German weather stations along Greenland’s coast. 👈 clik for the whole article.

VP Vance's statement as seen in today's social media page of US President Donald J Trump.

Jan 8, 2026  BBC NewscastToday, the US has seized two oil tankers — one Russian-flagged vessel in the North Atlantic (Between Iceland and UK) and another ship in the Caribbean. Both vessels have links to Venezuela. https://youtu.be/TMz7bxv2baA?si=qcZ6Dxsh8A3bzk3l

The Rules

I've been wanting to get this quote for years. It just doesn't leave you once you hear it. 

Falcon 9's Italian COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation-FM3 (CSG-3) New Year Launch Sonic Booms and Fairings 010226

Falcon 9's New Year Launch  Sonic Booms and Fairings 010226

By: Michael D Tobin

Jan 2, 2026 

Join me as I capture the thrilling moments of SpaceX's first launch of the year from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Experience the anticipation as the Falcon 9 rocket takes off for the Italian Space Agency and their Ministry of Defense, and stay tuned for the sonic boom that follows! I share my live observations from ten miles east of the launch site, including details about the booster’s impressive history of 21 successful launches and its descent back to the pad. This was the 21st flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, Transporter-10, EarthCARE, NROL-186, Transporter-13, TRACERS, NROL-48, and 11 Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

There is the possibility that residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the launch, but what residents experience will depend on weather and other conditions.  You'll hear my thoughts on the fairings and what happens to them post-launch, all while enjoying the stunning visuals of the night sky. This episode is a must-listen for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike!

Quiet Accumulators – The Fuse Beneath the Float - FJET IPO

Quiet Accumulators – The Fuse Beneath the Float

 — Issue #5

 By: Michael D Tobin 

 12-23-25 

 

Quiet Accumulators – The Fuse Beneath the Float

Most IPOs flash hot, then fade.

They ride momentum, not mission.

But this one was different.

Starfighters Space Inc. (FJET) uplisted with lean operations, a rare aerospace asset, and a service model already in motion.

Not vaporware. Not hype.

Just a fuse waiting for ignition.

While the crowd chased volatility, we mapped the demand curve.

Defense, research, and payload logistics were already bending upward.

The float was thin, but the backlog was thick.

This wasn’t just a ticker pop — it was a transition to scale.

And when the fuse lit, profitability wasn’t a hope.

It was a trajectory.

We didn’t chase the chart.

We positioned before the ignition.

Because Quiet Accumulators don’t follow noise —

They map the fuse beneath the float.

This content is merely what AI Copilot is able to do when it is able. This is not financial advice. It is merely for enquiring minds. This particular series of Quiet Accumulators is a mere experiment, and nothing else I've created was with the help of AI research. Just sayin.

Quiet Accumulators — Issue #4: The Space Economy Ledger

 Quiet Accumulators — Issue #4: The Space Economy Ledger

By: Michael D Tobin

December 16, 2025

ENGINEER:

“Look at this — the global space market just crossed $613 billion. The U.S. slice is about $142 billion, only half a percent of GDP, but it’s growing. That’s proof space is becoming real business.”

CONTROLLER:

“And don’t forget cadence. Launches are hitting records. Reusable rockets keep costs down, but every flight still needs FAA approval. Licenses are the notes, reentries the rests. Without rhythm, there’s chaos.”

ANALYST:

“Government budgets are flat this year, stuck at last year’s levels. That means commercial players carry the momentum. They’re the ones turning launches into contracts.”

OBSERVER:

“Satellites aren’t just selling pictures anymore. They’re selling insights. Subscriptions, not snapshots. That’s where steady revenue lives. And biotechs are growing in microgravity — for the benefit of mankind.”

ENGINEER:

“So the lesson is simple. For new traders: watch cadence and contracts. For seasoned investors: avoid hype, track who turns pixels into profits.”

CONTROLLER:

“Flat funding tests faith. Cadence rewards craft. That’s our ledger.”

Drafted with AI support for clarity and context.

We may receive funds from certain ads on this site. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Readers should conduct their own research or consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions.

Quiet Accumulators — Issue #3 AI Panic Threatens Low Earth Orbit

 Quiet Accumulators — Issue #3 AI Panic Threatens Low Earth Orbit

By: Michael D Tobin

12-15-25 

Opening Panel:

• Headlines scream about AI valuations collapsing.

• Investors flee speculative growth, dragging aerospace names down with them.

Middle Panels:

• Rocket Lab (RKLB) launches flawlessly, yet its stock plunges.

• Blue Origin and SpaceX continue building orbital infrastructure, supported by partners like Sierra Space, Redwire, and Aerojet Rocketdyne.

• Market sentiment shrugs at success, blinded by AI retreat.

Closing Panel:

• The Quiet Accumulators step in, mapping support levels and quietly accumulating shares.

• Lesson: volatility is testimony, not tragedy. Conviction in space infrastructure outlasts hype cycles.

Hannukkah Hero Australia

 

Hannukkah Hero Australia Dec 14, 2025 

I know I've been scarce lately but I had to get this one off my back.

Quiet Accumulators – PLUG Power Issue #2: “Hydrogen Wars”

Quiet Accumulators – PLUG Power Issue #2: “Hydrogen Wars”

By: Michael D Tobin

Wk of Dec 15, 2025 

Quiet Accumulators – Issue #2: “Hydrogen Wars”

Opening Scene

• In Tickeropolis, the RDW battle has subsided, but a new storm brews around PLUG, the hydrogen titan.

• Headlines scream about dilution and debt, while retail forums buzz with “clean energy salvation.”

• The Quiet Accumulators regroup, sensing the villains are back with a new weapon: Hydrogen Hype.

🦸 Heroes

• Professor Orbital: Warns that orbital data centers need clean energy pipelines — hydrogen could be part of the solution.

• Retail Sentinel: Sees retail traders chasing PLUG’s swings, determined to stabilize their emotions.

• Legacy Builder: Frames hydrogen volatility as a generational lesson in patience and stewardship.

🦹 Villains

• Dilution Man: Returns, boasting of endless share offerings to weaken retail conviction.

• Narrative Shifter: Spins headlines of “Hydrogen Collapse,” sowing panic.

• Shortcut Syndicate: Promises quick hydrogen profits but undermines long‑term infrastructure trust.

⚔️ The Battle

• Retail traders rush into PLUG, driven by FOMO.

• The villains unleash dilution and doom headlines, shaking confidence.

• The Quiet Accumulators counter:

  • Professor Orbital connects hydrogen to orbital computing’s future.

  • Retail Sentinel steadies traders, reminding them of discipline.

  • Legacy Builder reframes the chaos as a teachable arc: “Hydrogen wars are about resilience, not shortcuts.”

🌅 Resolution

• The battle ends with PLUG volatile but visible — retail sentiment keeps it alive, institutions cap the upside.

• The heroes declare: “Tickeropolis must learn that clean energy hype is only powerful when paired with stewardship.”

• Teaser: “Next issue — ORN returns, building the foundations of terrestrial resilience.”

The Quiet Accumulators! RDW "The Dip Before The Dawn" Issue #1

The Quiet Accumulators! RDW "The Dip Before The Dawn" issue #1

By: Michael D Tobin

Dec 13, 2025 

Quiet Accumulators – Issue #1: “The Dip Before Dawn”

Opening Scene

• The city of Tickeropolis is buzzing with news of orbital data centers.

• Retail traders panic after two days of decline in RDW, while whispers spread in hidden forums that “the worst is over.”

• Enter the Quiet Accumulators, a secret guild of heroes who know the deeper cycles.

🦸 Heroes

• Professor Orbital: Wields a staff of solar arrays, representing the academic foresight of orbital computing.

• Retail Sentinel: A disciplined trader who can sense FOMO waves and stabilize chaos.

• Legacy Builder: Turns every setback into a generational lesson, carrying a ledger of past dips and recoveries.

🦹 Villains

• Dilution Man: A shadowy figure who floods markets with phantom shares, weakening retail confidence.

• Narrative Shifter: Manipulates headlines, turning dips into doom with his “Fear Ink.”

• Shortcut Syndicate: Contractors who cut corners, eroding trust in infrastructure and fueling panic.

⚔️ The Battle

• The villains strike during RDW’s two‑day dip, spreading fear that orbital data centers are a doomed fantasy.

• Retail traders scatter, but the Quiet Accumulators step in:

  • Professor Orbital reveals hidden knowledge from aerospace forums, showing the feasibility of orbital computing.

  • Retail Sentinel rallies traders, reminding them that dips are often precursors to stabilization.

  • Legacy Builder reframes the decline as a teachable arc, scripting resilience into the guild’s playbook.

🌅 Resolution

• As Monday’s trading bell nears, the Quiet Accumulators hold the line.

• Retail sentiment shifts: “The dip is done, the worst is over.”

• RDW stabilizes, not because fundamentals changed, but because visibility and narrative survived the villains’ attack.

Jamaica Views Before Hurrican Melissa

 Jamaica Views Before  Hurrican Melissa 

By: Michael D Tobin

October 27, 2025

Before we dive into Jamaica’s storm cams, I want to mark a legacy moment. Two years ago, I released a tribute episode honoring Shawn M. Chrisagis, featuring his twin brother Brian Z. Chrisagis. It’s still live on Spotify, and it threads grief, gospel, and generational ministry.

More on Brian Chrisagis further on in this episode.

Following is my Youtube stream of this episode, and further down I will have individual videos from featured artist's youtube links and bios. 

Brian’s testimony, woven with this episode's indie artists and Jamaica's nations' LIVE Cams before and after Melissa puts her ferocious eye on the Island nation, reminds us that storms—whether personal or environmental—are thresholds. 

Past Tribute Episode: “The Lookout Guy w/Michael D Tobin” – Nov 10, 2023 Featuring: Brian Z. Chrisagis (The Chrisagis Brothers) Honoring: Shawn M. Chrisagis Platform: Spotify Direct Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UFwiuZURBPLpvUjyP1yRd

🎤 “As Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica’s southern coast, we’re documenting the storm’s imminent arrival, its pre-landfall rhythms, and its unfolding impact through a network of live cams across the island.

These feeds aren’t just surveillance—they’re testimony. From the Flat Bridge’s historic tension to Kingston’s urban pulse, each frame offers a timestamped witness to environmental resilience, infrastructural strain, and community presence.

Whether you’re tracking the storm’s trajectory, studying Jamaica’s flood-prone corridors, or archiving this moment for future modeling, these cams offer real-time clarity. This stream is not commentary—it’s recordkeeping. Let’s begin.”

 

Jamaica Hurricane Melissa LIVE-Cams (YouTube)

• Continuous feeds from Kingston, St. Catherine, Clarendon, and more. Includes Half Way Tree, Downtown Kingston, Flat Bridge, and other key locations.

• Real-time traffic and pedestrian flow at one of Jamaica’s busiest intersections.

• Urban street-level view capturing movement, weather shifts, and emergency response.

• Historic bridge cam often used to monitor flooding and river surge during storms.

• Special stream showing 9 different cams across Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa, including air and marine scanner feeds.

• Includes live cam footage from Jamaica during emergency broadcasts and extreme weather updates.                                                                                                    Artist List for This Episode                         

• I want to play some video songs as we watch all these LIVE cams together. From Kimberly Ward Music from the Georgia/North Carolina regions. Kimberly Ward is a young mother of two wonderful children, a boy and a girl, whom I had the privilege to meet them all a couple of years ago at the Atlanta International Singer Songwriter Awards. She was nominated in several album and song categories, while I was a finalist for a couple of media categories. Kimberly Ward is an accomplished Gospel indie and church pianist, singer, and songwriter. Wolfe Milestone is from Canada, and I want to play Wolfe Milestone's country music song "Where My Truck Stops". Milestone is an accomplished award award-winning Indie Country artist, and An Vedi's latest classical song available online. An Vedi is a young and extremely accomplished Russian Composer, singer-songwriter, instrumentalist proficient on piano, keyboards and violin, and recently achieved Conductor status. And she's smokin' hot. And I want to play the latest from Sticktight Akins from Kentucky. He's currently in production of a cinematic video song production of his yet-to-be-released new song. 

• And concluding I'll have Brian Z Chrisagis with his hit Christmas song, A Shepherd's Prayer

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• 🎶 Kimberly Ward (Georgia/North Carolina – Gospel/Indie/Church)

  Refined Profile: Kimberly Ward is a multi-nominated Gospel and indie singer-songwriter, pianist, and mother of two. Her artistry blends heartfelt worship with Southern storytelling, and she’s been recognized across several categories at the Atlanta International Singer Songwriter Awards. Her latest release, “Set Me Free”, showcases her spiritual depth and musical versatility.

  Artist Channel & Live Events:

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  Wolfe Milestone is an award-winning Canadian indie country artist known for his heartfelt ballads and road-tested storytelling. His song “Where My Truck Stops” is a fan favorite, blending classic country themes with a modern indie edge.

  Featured Song:

   

  
  

  An Vedi is a Grammy-nominated, multi-award-winning Russian composer, conductor, and instrumentalist. Proficient in piano, violin, and keyboards, she’s known for emotionally resonant compositions and historical tributes. Her recent work “Voices of Angels” honors children lost in WWII concentration camps and was a winner in the Ruzickova Composition Competition.

  Artist Channel & Additional Work:

  🎥 Sticktight Akins (Kentucky – Country/Cinematic)

  Sticktight Akins is a Kentucky-based country artist currently producing a cinematic video for his upcoming release. Known for gritty storytelling and regional pride, his past work includes “Cornbread Mafia” and “Hillbilly Hollywood”, both celebrated for their raw authenticity and visual flair.

  And on this episode we will be hearing one of his latest, Hammonds Creek Road

    

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  Brian Z. Chrisagis is a legacy artist whose career spans decades of Christian Contemporary music, ministry, and theatrical storytelling. As one half of the Chrisagis Brothers duo, he’s known for blending 1980s and 1990s gospel aesthetics with modern testimony arcs. His work often features collaborations with iconic faith-based performers and actors, and his interviews on “It’s A God Thing” have spotlighted legends like Cheryl Ladd and Joe Penny.

  Following the loss of his brother Shawn, Brian has continued the ministry with renewed depth, channeling grief into grace-filled performances and outreach. 

  • A classic Christmas hit from the Chrisagis Brothers catalog.

  • Archive of interviews, music videos, and legacy performances.

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