Monthly Archives: April 2009

Draft AAR Comments

Posted on April 29, 2009 by x85130c4

2009 NFL Draft Class – Seattle Seahawks Introducing the 2009 Draft Class for the Seattle Seahawks in the words of President & General Manager Tim Ruskell, Head Coach Jim Mora, Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp and Vice President of Player Personell … Continue reading →

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Draft Time

Posted on April 24, 2009 by x85130c4

This NBC mock draft has us picking Mark Sanchez at QB.  I know Matt Hasselbeck is getting old, but I still think if we can get Jason Smith or Eugene Monroe on the offensive line it would be better overall.  … Continue reading →

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Canada Wins Sandhurst Again

Posted on April 24, 2009 by x85130c4

Sandhurst Competition 2009                                                for 23 April 2009 The Sandhurst Competition was held a bit earlier this year, on Saturday, 18 April 2009, rather than at the end of April or in early May, so this may not have been the … Continue reading →

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More like Home

Posted on April 23, 2009 by x85130c4

Well, now that I have finished unpacking my household goods that were in storage in North Carolina for six years, this old house is feeling more like home.  Here are some pics with everything in place. View Full Album

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Israel wants to buy C-RAM

Posted on April 23, 2009 by x85130c4

Cool.  This will definitely alleviate their concerns over Hamas and Hezbollah rockets. JERUSALEM – Defense Minister Ehud Barak hopes to buy a U.S. missile defense system to protect Israeli towns from short-range rockets and mortar fire, defense officials said Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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What happens when you drink too much haterade?

Posted on April 23, 2009 by x85130c4

You begin to think like this guy…. After covering the U.S. military for nearly two decades, I’ve concluded that graduates of the service academies don’t stand out compared to other officers. Yet producing them is more than twice as expensive … Continue reading →

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A Major Problem

Posted on April 19, 2009 by x85130c4

This is an excellent article about field grade retention.  We have done so much to keep enlisted and company-grade Soldiers from quitting, but we’ve done jack shit to keep majors in.  In 18 years, I have not once received any … Continue reading →

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Sure Start? My Ass!

Posted on April 19, 2009 by x85130c4

Here’s a great preschool program I wish my daughter could be part of, except we’re non command sponsored and too high in rank. Elementary schools on Pacific bases are now accepting applications for their free Sure Start program, designed for … Continue reading →

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Seahawks’ 2009 Schedule is Out

Posted on April 15, 2009 by x85130c4

Looks like a pretty tough schedule, and I don’t like the three road games in November, but I suppose it’s a fair price for a season opener and final game at home. Seattle and St. Louis dominated the NFC West … Continue reading →

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