Archive for January, 2007

Wild Walrus

Friday, January 12th, 2007
    According to this story, the DoD is going to try to see if it can equip F-15Cs with an air-launched version of our most advanced surface-to-air missile, the PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3).  This is a sort of spin-off idea from the days of the anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon.  Instead of shooting at satellites, the flying [...]

You Know You’re Truly Successful When. . .

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007
    . . . your name is on the building.  It’s the last part of an old adage, you’re least successful when your name is on your shirt, moderately successful when your name is on a parking space, and truly successful when your name is on the building.     The Iraqi Police in Ramadi named one [...]

Turn the Tide of the Debate

Monday, January 8th, 2007

Honoring the Fallen

Friday, January 5th, 2007
    Tomorrow (Sat, 6 Jan 2007), the State of Illinois will fly flags at half-staff in honor of Travis Patriquin.      Thanks! ***************Click here for info on how to make a donation to Travis’ kids’ trust fund.   

Ski Appi

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

Verily and Forsooth

Monday, January 1st, 2007