Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2025 . PBS Wong About Polaroid . On Monday night, May 19, PBS ran a program in their ‘The American Experience’ series about the Polaroid company and its founder Dr. Edwin Land. I am a photographic historian and have had a close relationship with Polaroid management and research people. The … Read more
Drone Incursions at Langley Air Force Base . A Growing Threat to National Security . Langley Air Force Base, one of the most strategically vital military installations in the United States, has faced an alarming rise in drone incursions. These unauthorized aerial intrusions pose serious risks, from espionage to potential threats against critical infrastructure. The … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2025 . You’ve Been Lied To . In the new administration’s first press conference on January 28, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the ‘drone mystery’ had been solved. The mystery drones seen in New Jersey and other parts of the USA were all research drones operated by the FAA, … Read more
2024: Covers of The Year . Text and Cover Designs by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . The Selection Process . In the world of print and digital media, a magazine cover is more than just an introduction; it’s a bold statement. A cover serves as the magazine’s handshake to potential readers, a visual ambassador that … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2024 . UFO Stupidity . Those of us who keep up on the news about UFOs, called AAP (Anomalous Aerial Phenomena) by the US government, are always disappointed when we’re promised revelations by the government. This was once again true of the two recent Congressional hearings on the subject. There … Read more