SSDD again… The U.S. Navy is scavenging for spare parts from grounded materiel in order to address maintenance needs, a new government watchdog report found. The problem arises from gaps in the Defense Department’s data rights for weapon systems that force … Continue reading
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And Hamas still has prisoners they took Oct 7, 2023… Israel marked the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that began its longest war in subdued fashion on Tuesday, with new hopes of ending the conflict but with hostages still … Continue reading
Is around here somewhere… A growing number of marijuana users are driving while high — and it’s costing them their lives. More than 40% of victims of fatal vehicle accidents over the past six years have had elevated levels of THC in … Continue reading
To start the week… Pilots vs. control towers… British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal. Control Tower: ‘And where is the world’s most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?’ ———————– ATC: “Al Italia 345 … Continue reading
Jamie Wilson is back with another in her series about tradpub and what they are doing and not doing… My first literary convention was in Evanston, Ind. A man I admired (and would one day marry) convinced me to come … Continue reading
Getting old SUCKS! Fighting off back spasms, so no post for you. Go read the folks on the sidebar. Sorry… … Continue reading
And then there is REALLY old school… 1924 Ford Model T fuel tanker. Unrestored (except seat was redone years ago). Yes, the plate is correct and did belong to the Model T in 1924. The engine cranks over, and he … Continue reading
Will be interesting… President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his nomination of former GOP Senate candidate Hung Cao to be the next Under Secretary of the Navy. “Hung is the embodiment of the American Dream,” Trump said in a statement … Continue reading
All I can say is it’s about time… Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave a rousing speech to military leaders during a conference on Tuesday. During his speech, he highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion … Continue reading
Originally written by John Murphy in 2015, updated this year… As to ‘who’ John Murphy is, HERE is Mas Ayoob’s article on him. It is only a matter of time before Islamic terrorists execute a Mumbai, Westgate Mall, Garissa University … Continue reading