New Year's Non- Resolutions

These are some resolutions I am not going to make:


1. Make more blog posts. - I mean do you really care? It is only cool if my posts are all like the blonde joke.

2. Finish my book. Yeah, like a lot of people I started a book. I had an outline, I had a lot of information. Still have both - but um... not likely to happen. Hey! I did write 4 articles this year!

3. Lose (x number of) pounds. This resolution is only good for depression and disappointment. Maybe I should resolve to gain 10 lbs :)

4. Call my friends and family more. He look, I know I don't call enough, but then again - they don't call me hardly ever at all. So I figure why should I call more?

5. Be more organized. Yeah, riiiiiiiight. I have an organization to my stuff - it just is not neat and tidy. No, I am not going to vow to be more neat and tidy either.

Anyways - maybe you will have some non- resolutions of your own.

Iran Protesters Killed

OK, it seems that the official government stand on anyone that peacefully protests is that they are terrorists.

"State television said 10 of those killed during Sunday's fierce clashes in the Iranian capital were members of "anti-revolutionary terrorist" groups, apparently referring to opposition supporters.
The other five who died were killed by "terrorist groups" in a "suspicious act," the report said, without elaborating."

See the story here.

Of course if they had the freedoms we do, maybe this would not happen :)

Of course we do have a few weapons in the hands of our citizens. That is what the right to bear arms is about. Not sport or hunting.

Oppressive government(s) is why the right is so important. :)

Stay Safe!

To Festrivus or Not to Festivus...

OK, so festive Festivus everyone. The Christmas Eve, Eve celebration. I don't even have a Festivus pole or anything. I do have a small piece of PVC pipe - not quite all aluminum.

I am not sure if I will "celebrate" Festivus when I get to my apartment - but I am sure it will be discussed amounst friends.

Whatever you do - with or without Festivus - Be Safe!

New Ezine Articles About Democratic Policing

As I have been working with the UN for some time there is always reference to traing new police agencies with the concepts of Democratic Policing. I have yet to find any materials that is clear, concise and practical on the subject available to UN Police.

I decided to make my own and I have begun a series of articles over at Ezine. The first is simply called "Democratic Policing in Emerging Nations."

I am not sure yet how long the series will be, but I will make it into an e-book available for all UN Police to use. I believe it will be quite a handy guide for teaching the priciples of democratic policing.

What Else is New(s)?

Insurgents hacking our drones... that in itself is not a big surprise that they would at least try this. The surprise is anyone can buy the software for $26 and download it.

I believe this goes along with our whitehouse's great security :)

Weather Too Cold for Protesters at Conference on Climate Change (and stuff)

Ok, now the headline should read “Too Cold to Protest Global Warming.” I reckon that puts a little irony on the UN’s Conference on Climate Change. Makes just one more point for climategate.

Fear not though – Barack Obama's teleprompter will save the world from global warming (surely he can do something to justify the Peace Prize). Anyhow, Just thought I would throw in my 2 cents worth on this today.

Houston Texans - Killing my Soul

I had a lot of faith in he houston Texans this year. They have the talent. They have the skills.

What they do not have - is the will to win. If you look at a lot of winning teams over the years, they are not always the most talented or the best as far as stats. What they do have - is they find ways to win!

This season, the Texans have consistently found ways to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. No, not one or two players, the team as a whole. When they need defense - the defense crumbles. When they need scores - the offense fumbles... or interceptions... or miss field goals. Not any one player - the entire team has this knack.

Stop breaking my heart Texans - find a way to win - quite trying to "not lose" that never, ever works!

I wish I had the answer - but I know it is not personnel, or anything like that - it is attitude, and you guys just do not have what it takes to win!

World Toilet Day (Belated)

I apologize for the tardiness of this post. However, I just learned that World Toilet Day was yesterday 19 November.

I guess I missed out on "the big Squat."

As this seems funny to read about - it is a good cause and a serious issue in many countries of the world.

Maybe next year.

Soldiers Shot at Ft Hood and Hezbollah Does Not Get it's Arms

I was shocked to see the story about the psychiatrist that went "postal" at Ft. Hood. Then again, whay would anyone send this guy on deployment to Afghanistan when you look at his history.

The "Big Guy" aka BO really messed up with his speech about it starting off thanking people. Hey TOTUS what happened - you forget the real time update? He seemed so non serious and so unconcerned when he spoke - I gues you forgot to add (show empathy and concern here). The Big Guy is still trying to figure out if the new series about him is good or bad ("V")

In other news stuff a really cool raid by Israeli Defense Forces netted over 500 tons of weapons from Iran to Hezbollah. Remember, according to BO Iran is not a threat at this point in time :)

You can see the video here:

Barack Obama - Again

OK, so tell me what I am missing. We have a president who has done nothing to change any situation in any war, managed to push the economy to worsen and now he gets the Nobel Peace Prize for what he may do. Actually the prize should go to his teleprompter, after all it controls all he says :P

This proves that the world loves Barack Obama, no matter what he does or doesn't do. I work in a very international setting and many from other countries ask me "what did he win the prize for?" "What did he do?"

Sorry, all I can say is blame the Norwegians. :)

Be Safe