Commentary I’ve mentioned before that I really enjoy observing human behavior and one of my favorite scenarios is group interactions. Some of the best and most fruitful locations are military and civilian staff meetings. It’s great fun picking out the players and the posers and classifying them into their respective categories. Let’s just look at…
Spot the (Military) Poser
DOE Announces New Efficiency Standards for Air Conditioners and Air Cleaners
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy efficiency standards for room air conditioners and portable air cleaners, which are expected to reduce household energy costs and cut pollution. In a March 23 press release, the DOE said these new standards would save American families and consumers approximately $1.5 billion annually on electricity bills and…
Aerial Photographer Captures Beautiful Sea Predators Making Abstract Fish Art Seen From the Sky
She learned to fly first before graduating to drone photography, but once Joanna Steidle, 50, got her first camera drone, the deal was done. Her life completely changed, as Steidle told The Epoch Times. She became an aerial artist specializing in marine photography and shadow plays from above while becoming a winner in a global…
Aerial Photographer Captures Undersea Predators Making Abstract Fish Art Seen From the Sky
She learned to fly first before graduating to drone photography, but once Joanna Steidle, 50, got her first camera drone, the deal was done. Her life completely changed, as Steidle told The Epoch Times. She became an aerial artist specializing in marine photography and shadow plays from above while becoming a winner in a global…
‘Life on a Thread’: Pilot With 63 Percent Third-Degree Burns Survived His Cockpit Catching Fire
A former U.K. Army soldier had to turn his life upside down when his plane caught fire at 1,000 feet during a routine solo flight. The pilot harnessed a rush of adrenaline, and his specialized military training, to prepare for landing and leap from the plane as flames engulfed the cockpit. He saved his own…
Treasure Hunter Unearths 3.29-Carat Diamond As Large as an ‘English Pea’ at State Park, Plans on Selling It
A seasoned gem hunter has unearthed a 3.29-carat diamond at an Arkansas state park, the stone being the largest found at the site since September 2021. David Anderson of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, a regular visitor of his hometown’s Crater of Diamonds State Park, was wet-sifting soil at the park on March 4 when he noticed something…
Lawsuit Alleges Biden Admin Enforcement Failure Triggered Skyrocketing Drug Prices
The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury for failing to enforce a drug price transparency rule. This rule mandates that group health plans and health insurers publish the prices of prescription drugs in order to provide consumers with…
Under Attack, US Forces in Syria Face Increasingly Volatile Region
The U.S. military presence in Syria is coming under increasing pressure amid mounting volatility in the region and geopolitical realignments. On March 24, the U.S. vowed to protect military assets and personnel deployed in Syria following back-to-back attacks on its bases. “We’re going to work to protect our people and our facilities as best we…
Why Gallows Humor Is Essential in the Military
Commentary For the most part, the huddled masses know nothing of the concept of gallows humor, and yet for many in the military, it’s just a part of their normal daily behavior. Most of us think little of it—that is, until an outsider gets a hold of what one of us has said or a…
Owl Goes on an Accidental Caribbean Vacation After Stowing Away on World’s Second-Largest Cruise Ship
A small burrowing owl that flew onboard the world’s second-largest cruise ship in Florida unwittingly ended up on a two-week Caribbean vacation and has since made headlines. The burrowing owl boarded Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas while the ship was docked in January. When passengers who were sailing around the Caribbean spotted the brown-feathered bird…
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