Articles in category 'Iraq'

Unbelievable … but really, did we think it was any different?

By Ben, 4/26/2008, 8:27 pm o'clock

Fantastic new Frontline (PBS) production called ‘Bush’s War.’ I’ve completed Part 1 and am on to Part 2 now.
Frontline is epic. I’ve applied to get a job at WGBH like 18 times and still have not been placed. I don’t understand how such an organization that produces such quality programming could have […]

By Ben, 3/29/2008, 11:29 am o'clock

For those who are not familiar with Stan Goff I encourage you all to become aware of Stan and his writings.
Nouri al Maliki, at the behest of his American masters, has thrown the new Army of the Republic of Vietnam against the militias of the most powerful and cohesive popular movement in Iraq, that of […]

By Ben, 3/29/2008, 7:41 am o'clock

By Ben, 8/10/2007, 9:19 am o'clock

We covered this 8 days ago. I came across this video this morning showcasing the hand working up close.
Absolutely amazing! Thanks to DR for the heads up.

By Ben, 7/28/2007, 8:08 am o'clock

By Ben, 7/23/2007, 12:29 pm o'clock

This is an ADVANCED PROSTHESIS. Amazing to see the work this firm is doing. The prosthetics appear nimble and responsive.
Soon we’ll cross the dividing line of quality and usability. I don’t portend the emergence of mass-elective amputations when the prosthetic technology reaches a level where its desirability surpasses that of our standard […]

By Ben, 7/20/2007, 11:20 am o'clock

Gizmodo has some of the lamest military technology writing, I swear. Posing as Mr. T to deliver commentary on this RAV?
Gimmeabreakman.
From Lockheed’s site:
Lockheed Martin’s Multifunction Utility/Logistics and Equipment (MULE) offers extraordinary capability in unmanned vehicle technology. The MULE’s highly advanced 6×6 independent articulated suspension, coupled with in-hub motors powering each wheel, provides extreme mobility […]

By Ben, 7/20/2007, 10:38 am o'clock