Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Iranian Subs Go to Sea = Yawn

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Iranian Kilo-Class Sub Much ado has been made about an announced sortie of Iranian ships (and wow!, maybe a submarine) in the Red Sea, se...

Somali Pirates: Shipping Company Threatens to Change Flags Unless Allowed to Put "Private Protection" on Ships

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Dockwise Heavy Lift Vessel What do shipping companies do when facing legal restrictions on their ships that don't allow them the free...
Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Things About Pirates

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First, from gCaptain, The Evolving US Piracy Policy : The [U.S.] Dept. of State believes the best action plan is to deprive the pirates of ...
Monday, June 06, 2011

Recommended Reading: Prime Movers of Globalization by Vaclav Smil

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These days there are too few books that set out to inform you of some aspect of life that you may know nothing about in a few, well-chosen w...
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Normandy Invasion, June 6, 1944

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In case you were wondering what this day is famous for starting in 1944 try the Normandy Invasion, June 6, 1944 : On 6 June 1944 the Wester...
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Saturday, June 04, 2011

Gasoline Pump Prices

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What amkes up the price of a gallon of gas or diesel fuel at the pump? The federal Energy Infomatioon Agency has the info at Gasoline and Di...
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Friday, June 03, 2011

Fearless Navy Bloggers Take to the Air: Midrats Episode 74 A Day Without Seapower 06/05 5pm Eastern on BlogTalk Radio

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It's a radio! Episode 74 A Day Without Seapower 06/05 by Midrats 5pm Eastern on Blog Talk Radio : Almost a decade of involvement in...
Thursday, June 02, 2011

Illegitimi non carborundum

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American spirit: If Grand Rapids is dying today, look for its rebirth shortly after its death certificate has its ink dried. Backgro...
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Anti-Pirate Proof of Concept? U.S. Navy Riverine Forces Take to the Sea

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  Navy Times report "Riverine boats operate with amphib in test" : The prospect of meeting a sleek, armored riverine command boa...
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Wednesday, June 01, 2011

What to do about Somalia and its pirates?

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U.S. Navy Admiral Robert Willard says Somalia needs governance to defeat piracy : A top U.S. commander Wednesday said piracy in Somalia can...
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Somali Pirates: Late May Activity

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MV Orna Somali pirates have been somewhat inactive due to sea conditions. See NATO summary here : The current situation is generally qui...
Monday, May 30, 2011

Memorial Day

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Today we honor and remember those who died in the the service of their country. Remembered at places like this: Take a moment and thank...
Friday, May 27, 2011

This Week in a Cartoon

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Thank you, Scott Adams.
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Monday, May 23, 2011

Western "Weather Machines" "Stealing" Iranian Rain- Says Wacky Ahmadinejad

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Europe "stealing Iran's rain" : "Western countries have designed plans to cause drought in cert...
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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Fearless Navy Bloggers Take to the Air: Episode 72 Lawfare and the Long War 05/22 on Midrats

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Modern warfare and counter-terrorism bump up against international law and the "law of war" on a moment to moment basis - and that...
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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Somali Pirates: Armed Guards on Maersk Alabama Scare Away Pirates

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Reported here : The Maersk Alabama , escaped another pirate attack last weekend in the Gulf of Aden. The famous victim of a 2009 attack, ...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

India: Growing a Navy - Adding 101 Ships Over Next 20 Years

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Reported at Worldmaritime News - India Expects to Invest Nearly USD 50 Billion for 101 New Warships : India is expected to invest nearly $5...

Somali Pirates: USS Bulkeley and Its Helicopter Protects Large Tanker, Pirates Unsuccessful in Dodging Bullets

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Reported as USS BULKELEY PROTECTS MV ARTEMIS GLORY FROM PIRATE ATTACK : USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) At 1035 a.m. (local) May 16, MV Artemis Gl...
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