The northern part of Israel is bracing for attacks as promised by the Hezbollah. However, if Hezbollah tries to perform any type of attack on Israel, the IDF has planned to defend themselves and come back harder. There has been many critics of the IDF preparedness for war with Lebanon. However, some people in the IDF do see a future ... Read More »
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A Green Beret recalls the brutal Thanksgiving Day mission he barely survived after running into 30,000 enemy troops | Business Insider
The scene is set in Cambodia during the 1960’s on Thanksgiving Day. A team of Green Berets were sent to figure out where the missing North Vietnamese troops went. Meyer was one of the Green Berets sent out to find and even capture enemy soldiers. However, it did not go as planned as hundreds of soldiers ambushed him. Business Insider ... Read More »
We answer your 3 questions about mortgages and homeownership | The Simple Dollar
Purchasing a home is a big decision with a lot of factors in play, especially the running costs that go with it. These recurring costs should be considered in your budget in addition to your mortgage. To save on interest on mortgages and take advantage of some programs that will work for you, here are the answers to some of ... Read More »
The smart alternative to starting a business with a loan | Forbes
Starting a business with a loan can be risky knowing that the agreement may require you to have a personal guarantee or pay interest when you are just starting. One alternative to building funds for your business idea is through your connections and crowdfunding. You pre-sell and raise funds to launch your idea. They can also give you feedback on ... Read More »
Think for yourself | Leading Blog
Harvard University lecturer Vikram Mansharamani shares in his book how we need to be cautious about how we take on decisions in this Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence. Some of our decisions are so dependent on other’s expertise or opinion that we lose our vision. The author said, “The key is to step back and ask: What are you losing ... Read More »
Bring US operational training and experimentation into the 21st century | Defense News
The United States and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region face increasing threats as neighboring enemies are developing new capabilities and upgrades within their military forces. Thomas Mahnken and Regan Copple highly suggest conducting operational training, experimentation, and collaboration to meet today’s challenges and prepare for those of the future. Currently, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has recognized these trends and created Pacific Multi-Domain ... Read More »
Former Tuskegee Airman Frank Macon dies at 97 | Air Force Times
Former Tuskegee Airman Franklin Macon died Sunday night in his home in Colorado Springs at the age of 97. Tuskegee Airmen are among the first nation’s group of African American fighter pilots. Macon enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 and he began his military flight training the next year as part of Tuskegee’s Class 45A. Macon established ... Read More »
Legendary Arecibo Telescope Will Close Forever, and Scientists Are Reeling | Scientific American
The Arecibo telescope was built in 1963 as the world’s largest radio telescope located in Puerto Rico. It has contributed historical importance in science, planetary defense, and for Puerto Rico. The US National Science Foundation (NSF) has decided to permanently close the site as the cable was damaged beyond repair according to engineers. The first cable smashed panels at the ... Read More »
CIA officer killed in combat in Somalia | CNN
A senior administration official announced that a CIA officer was killed in Somalia during combat. The officer was a former Navy SEAL and was wounded during an operation with Somalian forces, where he later died from the injuries. US Special Operations forces have worked closely with Somalian troops, and while they often try to let them take the lead, US ... Read More »
This heroic military dog ran through a hail of bullets to take out a gunman who had his team pinned down in a fierce firefight | Business Insider
Kuno, a Belgian Shepherd Malinois, ran through enemy gunfire to take down the fighters after they had pinned down British Special Forces. Kuno was shot twice in his hind legs but still neutralized the enemy. He was evacuated to the US Army Veterinary Treatment Facility in Afghanistan and received multiple surgeries. Kuno is now retired and has two prosthetic limbs. ... Read More »
Air Force Special Ops must ‘ruthlessly’ cut legacy systems, 3-Star General says | Military.com
Lt. Gen. James Slife, head of Air Force Special Operations Command, stated “One thing that’s clear to us is that the future doesn’t look a lot like the present to us,” in a virtual meeting with the Center for Strategic and international Studies. He believes that the Air Force Special Operations will have to make budget cuts in the near ... Read More »
Expert advice on career development during the pandemic | Commercial Cafe
Seeking new work in the time of pandemic is not easy as it seems but it is still possible since there are companies with open internships and positions who need your expertise. One must learn how to adapt to technological changes to make a good impression in their online interview as well as their resume. 15 experts from different industries ... Read More »
How to develop big picture thinking and think more clearly | Life Hack
It is in our human nature to decide based on our feelings and emotions. Yet, we still find regretting those decisions later on because we underestimate the bigger picture of the problem. You can be deliberate with making a decision by striving to attain the big picture when careful consideration is called for. As said by Success expert Brian Tracy, ... Read More »
Skip the Home Gym and Be More Fit With Less | Military.com
When it comes to workouts, most people find the pandemic as an excuse to hold on to their fitness goals because the gyms are closed. But with a little creativity, this is an opportunity to make the most of what we have and being more fit by concentrating on a quality workout. Stew Smith lists down ideas you can do ... Read More »
The Amazon’s mouth-watering fifth flavor | BBC Travel
Black tucupi is a thick, umami-rich sauce that has been made by indigenous communities across the Amazon as far as Guyana, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. Black tucupi is also known as Tucupi pixuna, tucupi negro, kumaji, ají negro, kanyzi pudidy, and cassareep. They are extracted from the bitter manioc juice simmered down from a yellow liquid into a dark ... Read More »