Blogger's note: what ever happened to the pivot East? Danger Room (Wired.com) June 14, 2012 Danger Room: What's Next In National Security After years of sending drones and commandos into Pakistan, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta last week finally admitted the obvious: The US is “fighting a war” there. But American robots and special forces aren’t …
Stay Out Of The Syrian Morass By Daniel Pipes
.Washington Times June 13, 2012 Pg. B4 West has more to lose than gain by intervening As the Syrian government makes increasingly desperate and vicious efforts to keep power, pleas for military intervention, more or less on the Libyan model, have become more insistent. This course is morally attractive, to be sure. But should Western …
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10 Elements of Great Company Culture by Paul Spiegelman
inc.com / view originalStick to this list and your employees will be committed to their jobs, as well as your company. Building a company culture of engaged employees takes years and requires consistent execution. I boiled down our culture strategy into 10 essential components I call the "10 Cs of Culture."1. Core ValuesI used to …
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In Cyber War, Be Careful How The Worm Turns By James Temple
San Francisco Chronicle June 10, 2012 Pg. H1 Dot.commentary The U.S. government has extended its military superiority into the digital realm, developing highly sophisticated cyber weapons - and raising a host of questions about the new rules of war. The New York Times' remarkable reporting late last month confirmed to the satisfaction of most that …
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Pentagon To Soon Deploy Pint-Sized But Lethal Drones By W.J. Hennigan
Los Angeles Times June 11, 2012 Pg. 1 U.S. officials hope they will help reduce civilian casualties and collateral damage. Seeking to reduce civilian casualties and collateral damage, the Pentagon will soon deploy a new generation of drones the size of model planes, packing tiny explosive warheads that can be delivered with pinpoint accuracy. Errant …
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Want to Be More Successful? Revamp Your Mornings by Jessica Stillman
view original / inc.com Author Laura Vanderkam reveals how highly successful people put their pre-breakfast hours to use and explains how you can be more like them. The day may have 24 hours of equivalent length but author Laura Vanderkam says not every hour is created equal. Drawing on her own research, surveys of executives, and the latest science …
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4 Things Great Leaders Do Better Than You by Les Mckeown
view original / inc.com Good news: Becoming a great leader isn't rocket science. Here are four skills you can master that will set you on a path to greatness. We've all met them. That one person who is not just a great leader, but who also makes a lasting impression. We remember them, quote them, and refer …
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Pacific Power Play By Kevin Baron
National Journal June 9, 2012 Need To Know: National Security The United States is advertising its pivot to Asia, and the subtext -- containing China -- isn’t lost on anybody. But how much containing does China really need? There’s a great line from the movie Master and Commander,” Defense Secretary Leon Panetta declared on a …
Drone Dilemma By Michael Crowley
Time: June 18, 2012 The risks in waging war by flying robot With the economy front and center in the presidential campaign, national security has provided mainly background noise. But both parties intend to use it to their advantage whenever they can. The Obama campaign recently released an ad that boastfully -- some say shamelessly …
China Grove: Is that even a real place or just a cool old song?
China Grove: If you know the song...just the mention of it brings the distinctive guitar riff and power chords to mind "China Grove" is a song from The Doobie Brothers' 1973 album The Captain and Me. It was written by original lead singer Tom Johnston, before he fell ill in 1975 and was replaced by Michael McDonald. The song is based …
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