On the Fifth Day of Christmas

On the Fifth day of Christmas
my true love gave to me
Fried Chicken Wings
On the fourth day of Christmas
My true-love gave to me
four fallen bulbs.
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On the third day of Christmas
my true-love gave to me
three dust bins
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On the second day of Christmas
my true-love gave to me
two silver statues
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On the first day of Christmas
my true love gave to [...]

Fingar Fingered

Michael Goldfarb at The Weekly Standard has a very interesting article on Fingar Flipping regarding Iranian nuclear intent, it’s a must-read: 
Consider that on July 11, 2007, roughly four or so months prior to the most recent NIE’s publication, Deputy Director of Analysis Thomas Fingar gave the following testimony before the House Armed Services Committee (emphasis [...]

Al Qaeda Roundup: 40 AQ in Iraq Killed or Captured

US forces in Iraq killed or captured 40 Al Qaeda in Iraq fighters last month, including a high-value target, Abu Masari, an aide to AQ in Iraq leader Al Masri. From USA Today:
The U.S. military says 40 high-level members of al-Qaeda in Iraq were captured or killed last month, according to Reuters.
“There is no question that al-Qaeda [...]

Medivac Chopper Missing Near Cordova Alaska

A medivac chopper went missing traveling from Cordova to Anchorage overnight, high winds and low clouds are hampering the search efforts. It went down in an area of jagged inlets where the roots of the mountains are planted in the sea. Wish the searchers well, but this time of year the outlook for a successful rescue is pretty [...]