Motive.

True. Not only functioning weapons, but the ME boneyards hold a ton of old Soviet and American hardware. Always wondered how much of that stuff could be reworked.

Goofy.

I only read the conclusion, but it seems like an interesting report. I think that the big problem that seems to be common is lack of manpower, and I think that is related to the fact that the number of young people who would go into the military is decreasing as the US ages. Not sure how to overturn this.

A deeper look: https://www.tracingwoodgrains.com/p/the-faas-hiring-scandal-a-quick-overview

"A hydrofield cuts through my neighborhood Somehow that always just made me feel good I can put a spare bulb in my hand And light up my yard There are luxuries we can't afford But in our house we never get bored 'Cause can dance to the radio station That plays in our teeth"

It’s a good piece, if a bit self-indulgent. I read it last month when it came out.

Thanks George. That helps a little I guess.

@Doctor-Phibes said in 5..6..7..8!: If I'm honest, many of the most humiliating moments of my life have occurred on the dance floor. I have no wish to increase their number. Then, my friend, contra is for you. By outside observers, nothing's lamer. So you're screwed before you even start. You're already at rock bottom. (There's "I wear all black and listen to subversive music from the safety of my Toyota Corolla" IDGAF, and then there's "I do Appalachian line dancing on Friday nights in public" IDGAF. You tell me which one wins.) Also, massive hippie community. If it's your thing, there are any number organic compounds available that can help put some pep in ya step.

Might as well add one more https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-bit-off-chunk-of-ex-girlfriends-nose-after-learning-she-got-job-at-strip-club-police/ A 34-year-old man in Texas has been accused of disfiguring his ex-girlfriend in a domestic violence incident, allegedly biting off a piece of her nose after learning that she had been working at a local strip club.

Secrets of the Blue Zones On Netflix Link to video

He's a very fast thinker with a wider-than-average vocabulary. He solves the problem of having no rhythm whatsoever and he could actually make a serious go at it.

@Axtremus Thanks. I was able to read it. Very cool, but some of them look a bit distracting also.

@George-K said in Our Man in India: @Aqua-Letifer said in Our Man in India: none of it is on the up and up. That's my point. "Let's find the weirdest, funniest, most charming, most disarming people we can in this country and put them in our series." Yeah, but they're not playing it straight and they're not trying to put one over on you with that. You're in on it.

Youth team sports stories written by Stephen King.

I was going to say Mike Nichols. Guess I was wrong.

I'm not sure. My pet theory is that computers and smart phones may be making us dumber...

Exactly. On any given project only the top person had any inkling of what could be considered a substantive part of the overall progress or state of the project itself. Everyone below was in their own silo and acted as more as gatekeeper of information more than anything else. All bosses had their personal fiefdom.

How about he can hire whoever he thinks will be good for his business?

@LuFins-Dad said in NR: Biden's Brazenness on the border: I’ve got an objection to it on moral grounds. I am done with omnibus bills. I’m for Ukrainian support, I am for Border Control. Put each issue up for a vote by itself. They fly or they don’t . I can support that.