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Turns out everything works fine in IE 6.

Shame that this is the only computer still using IE 6

What you talkin' 'bout, Navy? More Zumwalt gossip

I had previously posted about the sudden paradigm shift in Navy destroyer acquisition, and now that the dust has settled somewhat more information has come out concerning the rapid change in policy.

The sudden reversal from a decade long shipbuilding policy left heads turning on Capital Hill, forcing the Navy to provide some information as to their reasoning. [...] Read more!

Fortune Cookie (Its just not my week)

Sell your ideas - they are totally acceptable.

Fortune Cookie of Doom

"You will advance for with your abilities."

Yep, that about sums it up.

I assure you, we are open!

Sorry that it has been a while since I have posted - things have been busy to the point that I have not had the time to sit and type about it all. I promise that there are good things in the works...

LCS Trials

The oft-maligned Littoral Combat Ship is progressing; USS Freedom LCS-1 is undergoing builder's trials on Lake Michigan. Marinette Marine, the ship's builders, will make sure that everything is working fine before turning the vessel over the the Navy later this year for acceptance trials.

Museum Not Underway Due To Nuclear Power

For a while, it looked like USS Narwhal SSN-671 was going to be saved by the National Submarine Science Discovery Center in Newport, Kentucky. The group planned on removing the reactor compartments of the submarine and installing empty plugs, which could be used for an orientation center, display area, gift shop, or anything else you could have needed inside the boat. The project would have cost approximately $2 million, but only one fourth of that amount could be raised. As such, the Navy placed the submarine back on the list to be scrapped.

While it is unlikely that Narwhal will be saved, there is still hope for another nuclear submarine, USS Drum SSN-677. [...] Read more!

Da Dun

We're not just afraid of predators, we're transfixed by them, prone to weave stories and fables and chatter endlessly about them, because fascination creates preparedness, and preparedness, survival. In a deeply tribal sense, we love our predators. - E.O. Wilson

Thanks to On Demand, I don't have to wait until noon tomorrow...

SHARK WEEK!

Not only is there a week's worth of tv to watch, but I also have 6 shark books to read to fuel the frenzy.

New Life for Old Airframes

Janes us reporting that the US Air Force is currently looking into studies to modify some B-52H Stratofortresses for standoff electronic-attack missions. The size, range, and loiter time - you know, those things built into nuclear bombers - would allow it to hover over an area long enough to jam enemy electronics and deploy all of the weapons carried on board. Since we are talking about the B-52, we know that a wide range of goodies could be placed in the bomb bays of these beauts.

According to the article, [...] Read more!

Save the Art

Speaking of the Millville Army Air Field Museum, they are currently seeking donations to restore the mural that is currently painted on the Millville City Hall building. The mural was created through the hard work of George Curio, and dedicated in 1998. It took over $30,000 to create the mural, which was all received through donations. It is now time to restore the mural, which depicts P-47 Thunderbolts that trained at the Millville Air Field. It will cost approximately $10,000 to restore the mural, and any donations raised above that amount will be placed in an account for future restorations.

If you are interested in donating, go to their webpage here.