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Northrop Grumman Gets $16 Million Contract to Jam IEDsSystem called Spiral will jam radio controlled bombs.
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Mitigating the IED Threat at AirportsAs airport terminals are vulnerable to the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs), there exists multiple means for mitigating the risks of such devices to airport patrons and personnel.
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When I DiedOnce in a while, the things you know and take for granted become unfamiliar and strange.
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Unfamiliarity Can Breed ContemptHere are reflections about the unfortunate remarks with which I've been met with when discussing the deployment to Afghanistan of a friend's husband. The piece culminates in an open letter to this soldier.
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KAIGUN - the Coming Downfall of the United States Armed ForcesThe US Military's battle against entropy.
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What Everyone Should Know About Brain InjuryBrain injury is the number one cause of death and disability in the world and has been designated as the signature wound of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Iraqi Documents Link Saddam to TerrorCaptured Iraqi government documents prove that Saddam was working radical Islamic terror groups
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2009's Top 10 Actors to WatchA listing of the best television and film actors from 2009. Includes memorable roles and current work.
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President Obama's National Security MessagesIn a recent speech, President Obama said that closing Guantanamo Prison would greatly help America in its "Overseas Contingency Operations" formerly known as the "War on Terror."
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Armoured Range Rover Vogue Security Vehicle: Your Best ProtectionFor the world's elite business leaders and rulers, safety often times comes at the cost of style. That's why in early 2007, Land Rover Special Vehicles (a division of Land Rover brands) launched what some may consider a significant advancement in the world of Personal Security. The technology pack
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Oscar Nominated Film "Hurt Locker" Sued by Soldier Who was ThereThe anti-war filmmakers will make millions. Shouldn't the soldiers who suffered the pain of the war share in the rewards?
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"The Hurt Locker": a Review Out of Step"The Hurt Locker" is widely acclaimed by critics and may win an Oscar. But is it anything more than a great action film?
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Is Military Life Right for You?What are the benefits and drawbacks of military life?
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Same Sex MarriageThis article discusses the double standard, discrimination and unconstitutionality of the banning of same sex marriage.
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Mexico and the Drug WarMexico is still taking the fight to the drug cartels.
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The Best Drama Movies of 2009It's always hard to squeeze in your ten best movies of the year, but it's even harder to rank them when you love each one for different reasons.
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Afghan War Will Resume in the SpringFighting in Afghanistan's harsh conditions escalates in the spring with 30,000 additional troops, sent by President Obama.
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AuraQuell Prevention Against Noise-Induced-Hearing Loss: First Noise-Prevention-Induced Hearing Loss Tablet or Snack FoodNoise-Induced hearing causes a permanent loss of hearing. AuraQuell first tablet ,or snack bar, could effectively block fifty percent of noise induced hearing loss in humans.
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Iraq and Vietnam - Twin Wars?A formal essay on the similarities between these two modern wars.
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AC First Look: Multinational Force in Iraq Blasts Back at Al-Qaeda Number 2Within hours of publication of al-Zawahiri's claim that al-Qaeda is winning in Iraq, the Multinational Force Iraq Central Command blasted back, calling the claim pure propaganda.
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Iraq;Who Pays the Price?What is the war in Iraq costing us, economically, in human life, and morally? And what should we do about it?
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Rocking in the Free WorldComedians just don't tell jokes anymore, they offer important political commentary, and one of the best of them is Chris Rock
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Clinton V. Obama. Are They the Same Candidate?Issue by issue. Hot topic by hot topic. Let's score the candidates and see who comes out on top.
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Bin-Laden Top Man Detained, Al-Qaeda ReelsOne of bin-Laden's highest ranked compatriots has been captured - and the damage done to the network is so strong that the terror network has not even acknowledged his capture yet. -
Fear and Greed to Dominate US Policy in Iraq?n a recent appearance to Congress, US ambassador to Baghdad, Ryan Cocker, sent a chilling message to lawmakers. The message was simple -- leave Iraq and oil prices will stay high or rise, stay in Iraq and oil prices will go down.
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What Would Barack Obama and President Ahmadenijad Talk About?One of the most controversial things that Senator Barack Obama has said is that he is willing to meet with enemies of the United States, like Iran's Ahmadinejad, without preconditions. The question that arises is, what would President Obama say to someone like Ahmadinejad?
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Tracking: An Ancient Skill in Modern TimesTrackers are regularly using the ancient skill of following footprints and sign, even in today's high tech world.
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Israeli Film "Karov La Bayit" Means "Close to Home" -- ReviewA quiet and little known Israeli film called "Karov La Bayit" has something to say about life during wartime....
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The Man with the Iron HeartThe Man with the Iron Heart is master of alternate history Harry Turtledove's latest foray into the genre. The Man with the Iron Heart is also an allegory for the Iraq War set in an alternate post World War II Germany.
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How it Happened: A FableThis is the second and final part of a story about a businessman who decides to employ terrorist tactics to reach a goal.
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How it Happened: A FableThis is the first installment of a story in which a businessman decides to use terrorist tactics to achieve a goal.
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The Mumbai Attack and New YorkThe attack in Mumbai was not unique.
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AC Article Review: TBI as Told by Army Wife Iva GutowskiThis is a true story that speaks of courage. Read it to learn more about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how it has affected the lives of Josh and Iva Gutowski. I was deeply moved and I think that you will be, too. -
Vocabulary Builder Part II - Based on a Contemporary NovelCheck your knowledge and increase your vocabulary with this vocabulary quiz gleaned from a contemporary novel, 'Early Warning,' by Michael Walsh. You need not have read the novel to give the politically savvy vocabulary a try. -
The Spray on Skin Gun Heals Burns Within Hours or DaysA remarkable device called the spray on skin gun is featured in a YouTube video from an upcoming National Geographic TV special. The skin gun promises to be a boon to burn victims as much as penicillin was to people with infections.
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President Obama Goes to Visit the TroopsPresident Obama travels to the country of Afghanistan to speak to and show his appreciation for the sacrifices of the troops.
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Should There Be War on Terror?Proponents of Iraqi war try to justify the war by saying how Saddam Hussein was a vicious dictator who didn't comply with UN's inspections and was a threat to countries such as Israel, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia make a good argument.
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Barney Frank: More Signs the End May Be NearConservatives are starting to pinch themselves. Could Barney Frank, the arrogant, twerpy congressman from Massachusetts, be among the casualties of Election 2010? Some are beginning to dream the impossible dream.
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Unraveling the Gordian Knot of War the Thread of Fate Short for the InnocentThe harsh history of war and the greater struggle for U.S. troops to display a greater show of civility in hostile environments.
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Whatever Happened to Saddam's WMD?After eight years of war, the US still hasn't found Saddam's stockpiles of WMD. We know that he had these weapons, so what happened to them?
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