Monthly Archives: February 2014

HARPER: UKRAINE CRISIS COULD GET OUT OF HAND

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Harper

In a recent discussion with a retired four star admiral, I was taken somewhat aback by his assertive response to a query about the unfolding events in Ukraine.  Asked about the issue of Russia's longterm leasing treaty with Ukraine for … Continue reading →

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Big leap for fusion

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Pat Lang

"Researchers in the US have overcome a key barrier to making nuclear fusion reactors a reality. In results published in Nature, scientists have shown that they can now produce more energy than put into igniting fuel, at least on an … Continue reading →

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Clapper’s opinion on Syria’s future

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Pat Lang

"Clapper said his expectations for Syrian peace negotiations in Geneva are "pretty modest" and called prospects for a long-term political solution to the three-year-long civil war "problematic." He said his expects a "sort of prolonged stalemate" in which Assad's government … Continue reading →

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A Pilgrimage to Monticello

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Pat Lang

"The visit to Monticello, home to America's third president, served to showcase a relationship that stretches back to the founding of the United States in the late 18th century, an alliance still strong despite spats over U.S. eavesdropping and trade … Continue reading →

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Extremist Israeli vandalism in Jerusalem

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Pat Lang

"Israeli police say vandals have slashed car tires and sprayed walls with anti-Arab graffiti in a predominantly Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says 19 cars were damaged early on Monday in Silwan. He says police are investigating … Continue reading →

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Of gunsmiths and strategic analysis.

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Pat Lang

Yesterday, I drove to the development corridor along I-95 south of Springfield, Virgninia.  I was in search of the "Northern Virginia Gun Works."  My replica WW2 M-1 carbine has been in need of some TLC for a while and that … Continue reading →

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Big Pharma unites for research.

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Pat Lang

"HARI SREENIVASAN: So what are the specific diseases and how did they narrow down the list of what to tackle? MONICA LANGLEY: That’s a good question. At first the head of the N.I.H. is Francis Collins and he’s the one … Continue reading →

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Basilisk is on the sick list.

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Pat Lang

Basilisk is in the hospital today for a hernia operation.  We wish him a speedy recovery.  pl

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Barack Obama – A Ladies’ Man

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Pat Lang

 It seems that a lot of this administration's business is handled by assertive women: -  Victoria Nuland is making a "hash" of diplomacy surrounding unrest in the Ukraine.  She didn't know that phone calls are intercepted? – Samantha Power our … Continue reading →

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A wealth of Syria Reporting today

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Pat Lang

 My. My.  All kinds of news today about Syria: – There is an MIT Reports story below on a serious challenge to the US Governments's assertion in a WHITE HOUSE  analytic paper (not IC – Clapper is too clever for … Continue reading →

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