When asked what it was like living through the German bombing of Crete during World War II, British novelist Evelyn Waugh replied that it began impressively enough but went on far too long.
Home Prices Rise Across the Country in September
In real estate, it’s all good — the data, that is.
BattlelandMilitary Medicine
War Is An Ugly Business
That becomes clear every once in awhile when reviewing what the military wants to buy.
Check out this recent Army solicitation:
PURCHASE FRESH FROZEN CADAVERS FOR COMBAT EXTREMITY SURGERY COURSE
Not quite sure if it’s the …
BattlelandAfghanistan
Good News, Bad News
The reports out of Logar province, the southern gateway to Kabul, were mixed Monday.
The Pentagon’s daily Afghan round-up led with good news:
Combined Force Arrests Taliban Bomb Expert
A combined Afghan and coalition
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Viewpoint: Adults Read Too Much Into “Sesame Street”
Many adults who have been tracking the story about Elmo-creator Kevin Clash’s departure from Sesame Street might be surprised to learn that they’re part of the show’s target audience.
Lightnin’ Strikes and Pukin’ Dogs
Amid a Nov. 19 night-time thunderstorm, F-18s from Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), also known as the Pukin’ Dogs, rest on the deck of the carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower between missions near Afghanistan and Iran.
BattlelandRobots
Have No Fear, HAL
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Confetti Made Using Confidential Police Documents
Those classic hole-punched colorful dots were always so difficult to make. Perhaps that’s why some confetti throwers at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade decided to use shredded documents as confetti.
BattlelandMilitary Mental Health
The Unintended Consequences of the Current PTSD Diagnosis
This is the last in my series of posts on the ethics of treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (the first simply outlined ethical issues for military mental-health personnel; then I wrote about the right time to send a …
Fiscal Cliff Leaves Non-Profits on Edge
Charities are worried this may be the last season of giving.
BattlelandVeterans
Past Wars, Future Costs
Too often we tend to focus on the here-and-now costs of the wars we’re waging. Every once in awhile we need to be reminded that such costs don’t end when the wars do.
Interesting article in Site Selection: The Magazine of …
Pediatricians Urged to Discuss Emergency Contraception with Teen Patients
Will discussing and prescribing emergency contraception help to lower teen pregnancy in the U.S.?
Suspected Shoplifter Dies After Run-in With Walmart Employees
The rumpus that is Black Friday shopping ensued as usual over the long holiday weekend, and in fact began early in several regions as stores opened their doors on Thanksgiving.