tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46002654791335326382023-11-15T23:26:59.603-08:00For The StarAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comBlogger3213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-10572116591939295822013-01-20T05:22:00.000-08:002013-01-20T06:25:39.112-08:00Starcrusader has moved!As of 2013 my blog is being relocated to its new home on my official website. Please update your links as follow:My blog: StarcrusaderMy website: Homepage of Michael G. Thomas Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-22818448042668682542013-01-19T23:56:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:30.013-08:00Pussification of the Marine Corps continues..via AP.The U.S. Marine Corps, known for turning out some of the military's toughest warriors, is studying how to make its troops even tougher through meditative practices, yoga-type stretching and exercises based on mindfulness.Marine Corps officials say they will build a curriculum that would integrate mindfulness-based techniques into their training if they see positive results from a pilot Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-22442937151077229572013-01-19T20:28:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:30.339-08:00And now the China apologist comes forward.Feng writes for Information Dissemination.I always considered him a Chinese apologist and he confirmed that view with his latest article.Its fun to watch (or rather read) his concerns as the free nations of the region all team up to deal with a belligerent and aggressive China.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-80033805608380689822013-01-19T14:08:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:30.608-08:00Let's have a fresh look at Special Operations.This post was prompted by a discussion with Eric.Do we need a fresh look at Special Operations?Mission sets include... unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, and counter-terrorism. Other duties include combat search and rescue (CSAR),counter-narcotics, counter-proliferation, hostage rescue, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-46887871935171438842013-01-19T13:39:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:30.872-08:00The biggest lie about the Newtown shooting.Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyThe President, Newtown officials (especially that pedophile looking Coroner) and the news media all owe the American public an apology.They all lied when they said assault weapons were used in the attack.Police found 4 pistols inside the school and the so called assault weapon was in the car. Let me say that again. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-29324020320564313452013-01-19T12:29:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:31.131-08:00Para-Rescue gets their truck.Thanks Michael for sending this to me. I got to it late...busy day.The award announcement is rather generic so I won't place it here.I don't have a problem with BC Customs and HDT winning.I do have a problem with the entire concept. Emphasis on internal carry was ditched but the idea that you're going to drop a vehicle at point A...travel fifty or so miles to rescue a person...head inAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-85280928740923437372013-01-19T08:09:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:08:57.178-08:00Oversight of Education Dies In NJHere's an interesting tidbit I haven't seen reported in the local press:Bill Would Require Public Disclosure of Private Funding of State ServicesAssembly Budget Chairman Vincent Prieto and Assembly Education Chairman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. announced December 14 that they have introduced legislation to establish legislative oversight of private money being used to pay for state servicesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-60520972644559176012013-01-19T05:40:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:09:01.615-08:00Christie Uses NRA To Silence His Biggest CriticsSay what you will about Chris Christie, he but always takes advantage of a good political opportunity.Yesterday, with one simple statement, he managed to pull himself toward the political center in anticipation of his upcoming campaign for reelection as New Jersey's governor, and set up a defense against what could be one of the most effective attacks against him in that campaign.Because when Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-62034626126132281602013-01-19T01:37:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:31.387-08:00Its about to get ugly ...Awesome hunting vid. He got the mythical double kill.A note to the PETA folks out there. Like he says in the video, feral pigs are labeled a nuisance animal and can be killed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with no license and no bag limit.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-78775090909024433242013-01-18T18:46:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:31.644-08:00Friday Escape.Sometimes you need a simple diversion from all the news of the week. I bring "Sugar Boy" to your attention to fill that need. Enjoy. Oh and subscribe...this is crazy cool.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-87932603937095798442013-01-18T18:10:00.000-08:002013-01-20T06:42:32.082-08:00DoodleI feel that I have to blog about Doodle cos I've been patronizing it lots in the last few months (before starting my new posting where I'm cooped up for lunch) and I really like the place. The last time I was able to roam free for lunch I went over and got myself some comforting pasta. From the same people who started Salad Stop, Doodle is a cafe which specializes in pastas with a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-10482833708346675502013-01-18T06:30:00.000-08:002013-01-20T06:36:23.039-08:00Rockabilly PrettyI'm going to start by saying that I don't love rockabilly. It's not historically accurate. It's too sexy. I think most rockabilly ladies would look better with less tattoos and piercings. And I never got the 40s victory rolls with a 50s inspired outfit.But there are somethings I find really inspiring about rockabilly fashion.Rockabilly has such excitement! It takes a small snipet of the rock 'n Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-84223597858095362842013-01-18T03:00:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:09:01.909-08:00Rhee Lawyers UpYesterday, I posted about a story by John Merrow that alleges that a memo exists that likely shows Michelle Rhee was warned about potential widespread cheating in Washington, D.C. early in her tenure as schools chancellor. If it turns out that this memo says what Merrow conjectures it does, it calls into question Rhee's claims of success as a school leader, her diligence in pursuing testing Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-21669146148413950242013-01-18T02:03:00.000-08:002013-01-20T05:27:26.657-08:00'Do whatever he tells you.' Sunday Reflections. 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year CReadings(New American Bible: Philippines, USA)Readings(Jerusalem Bible: Australia, England & Wales, India [optional], Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa) Gospel John 2:1-11 (Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition)On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with his disciples.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-80272424545695235592013-01-18T00:19:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:31.967-08:00Galrahn is sounding the alarm. China is a threat.artist impression of the Chinese Type 081 LHD via China Military ReviewThere is a must read over at ID this morning. Read it all and consider the MASSIVE defense cuts that are coming our way.One power rises the other declines.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-86898269717824348292013-01-17T23:11:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:33.950-08:00Are we headed toward a civil uprising?I watch MSNBC so that I can see what the other side of the street is thinking. Besides being totally convinced that the liberal/progressive side can do no wrong, besides believing that the entire world resides either in the Northeast - New York Megatropolis area, besides believing that their way of life is the only way of life in the US...I detected one other thing from the newscasters on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-69463963910014151242013-01-17T17:44:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:34.273-08:00New York's gun control law forgot something.That shows how rushed this bill was. But even more interesting is the protected class of citizen that is being established here. If you're wealthy then you can afford additional security and will live in safe areas. If you're law enforcement then you can be armed normally. If you're middle class or poor you're at the mercy of criminals. I am shocked that the people of the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-15841845933252934172013-01-17T15:02:00.000-08:002013-01-20T06:47:40.373-08:00T S Eliot Prize Redux: Robin Robertson's 'At Roane Head'As I'm still feeling a bit preoccupied with all things T S Eliot Prize-related, I thought I might post an entry or two or three on poems or collections from past years which made a particularly strong impression on me. I'm not good on detail, so it's often the case that I remember more of an impression or a feeling from such an event, rather than specific poems or moments. If I do remember a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-53133109804646741872013-01-17T14:55:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:34.602-08:00Are we seeing a low grade regional war?Question.With almost the entirety of Northern Africa engaged in combat...with wars continuing in the Middle East...are we seeing what amounts to a low grade regional war?Additionally are we seeing the French replace the US as the leader in this effort and since they are a member should the effort in Mali be supported by NATO?Can a case be made that the Jihadist have left Afghanistan and are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-84930036485181288902013-01-17T13:13:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:09:02.207-08:00Rhee-ly Big TroubleOh, my:It’s been over six months, and we have still not received the McGoldrick-Sanford emails. How hard can it be to find email? Or could there be something in the McGoldrick-Sanford communications that DCPS does not want the public to read?But we know the Sanford memo is out there. What does it say? Three secondary sources have told us that Sanford was troubled by the widespread erasures. An Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-83301971500214462772013-01-17T11:23:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:34.922-08:00Indian Border Police at work.Samar was kind enough to send me the following pics. Thanks! A couple of things caught my eye. The Tavor and Beretta CX4 Carbine are used for self defense. I was surprised at the lack of body armor but it is a rather large patrol...and the fences bring into focus exactly how dangerous that area is. Good stuff.anyone know what sight that is?interesting mix of weapons Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-31496401863428987012013-01-17T09:18:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:35.187-08:00The Marine Corps must delay the F-35.No fancy images on this one.Just cold hard reality.First, I'm the biggest fan of the airplane. My belief that it will be a war winner hasn't changed. My belief that its a tremendous step forward hasn't changed.Financial reality is a bitch though.The Marine Corps is about to fall ANOTHER generation behind in ground combat vehicles because the F-35 in particular is sucking all the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-75470432380312280202013-01-17T08:12:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:38.640-08:00Training for Jungle Warfare in OkinawaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-2122500068673775432013-01-17T08:06:00.000-08:002013-01-20T04:54:38.961-08:002012 F-35 Year in ReviewAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600265479133532638.post-50621359118922610672013-01-17T03:30:00.000-08:002013-01-20T06:36:23.469-08:00Midcentury ModernFor day 2 of the bridal expo, I decided to go vintage! And added some layers because they had the ac waaaayyyyy up.Tada! Cherry circle skirt, new sweater from Banana Republic and vintage hat!I love vintage hats! I'm so in love with this new sweater I scored super cheap at Banana Republic.We had a great day and I loved getting to wear my circle skirt.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557722308339074220noreply@blogger.com