Monthly Archives: February 2010

Saying Goodbye to DRM

Posted on February 26, 2010 by x85130c4

I’ve been having issues with DRM for the past three years or so.  I finally broke down and purchased Tunebite and am now in the process of stripping the DRM from my Napster, MSNMusic, Wal-Mart, and Zune purchased tracks so … Continue reading →

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New Camp Casey Elementary

Posted on February 22, 2010 by x85130c4

  This is something that would have been unfathomable just a few years ago…. New school in Area I means a long ride will come to an end | Stars and StripesCAMP RED CLOUD, South Korea — Shortly after 6 … Continue reading →

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Some Surge

Posted on February 22, 2010 by x85130c4

I’m thinking this “offensive” has taken as many noncombatant lives as it has Taliban…. KABUL, Afghanistan – A NATO airstrike killed at least 27 civilians in central Afghanistan, the Cabinet said Monday, the third time a mistaken coalition strike has … Continue reading →

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Heads Will Roll!

Posted on February 18, 2010 by x85130c4

  The Army isn’t satisfied after any failure without some sort of investigation taking place. Report faults officers’ absence in Afghan ambush that killed 5 U.S. troops | Stars and StripesWASHINGTON — The absence of experienced senior leaders and inadequate … Continue reading →

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Geopolitical Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms

Posted on February 16, 2010 by x85130c4

Many Koreans suffer some type of personality disorder, be it narcissistic, histrionic, or in this case, borderline.  The relationship Korea has with the US (or you may substitute Japan) is characterized by five of the following (take your pick): Frantic … Continue reading →

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Retaining Talent in the Officer Corps

Posted on February 11, 2010 by x85130c4

  Let the record show that not once in my almost 19 years have I ever received any type of bonus or incentive…. The U.S. Army has made significant investments in its future, especially in its leadership. In particular, the … Continue reading →

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Return to Zero-Defects Mentality

Posted on February 5, 2010 by x85130c4

This should keep more units stuck on the FOBs because their commanders and sergeants major will fear for their OERs/NCOERs. The U.S. military has reprimanded an unusually large number of commanders for battlefield failures in Afghanistan in recent weeks, reflecting … Continue reading →

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Pirates take North Korean ship

Posted on February 5, 2010 by x85130c4

  If this ship is carrying the typical cargo of a North Korean ship, then the Somalis might make off with quite a catch. Somali pirates hijack N. Korean cargo ship – World news- msnbc.comNAIROBI, Kenya – Somali pirates hijacked … Continue reading →

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Filipina Juicy Girl Crackdown

Posted on February 5, 2010 by x85130c4

  I understand this will stem the number of Filipina juicy girls near US bases, but what about Filipina juicy girls in the rest of Korea?  What about the ones in Japan? Philippines stops authorizing women to work at ‘juicy … Continue reading →

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Kurt Warner Retires

Posted on February 4, 2010 by x85130c4

  This news is about a week old, but it’s good news for the Seahawks next season (provided they draft some offensive linemen)…. Warner calls it quits; Hall of Fame next for QB? – NFL- nbcsports.msnbc.comKurt Warner thanked God, hugged … Continue reading →

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