Letters: Rethink needed on defence (Guardian Unlimited)
It is now clear to all that there is a major hole in the UK's defence equipment budget ( Top heavy: MoD plans cuts in senior army and civilian posts , 4 February). It is equally clear that the UK urgently needs a searching strategic defence review – one that identifies the real threats this country faces and how best to counter them. It is essential that this is done before it is decided how our ...
Mod making a comeback in home, business design (The Argus Leader)
Modern design, that darling of the avant-garde set, is taking off with surprising momentum. One of the five or six hot directions at the recent High Point Furniture Market was modern. We're not talking watered-down pseudo-modern for the faint of heart, but the real deal: cutting-edge Euro style. Get ready for Italian-style furniture at a mall near you. The major style statement in the Mitchell ...
The Who: How'd they do? (Entertainment Weekly)
By Clark Collis Clark Collis thought the Super Bowl was a reminder Daltrey and Townshend remain a terrific live act; you?
The Who: How'd they do? (Entertainment Weekly)
Clark Collis thought the Super Bowl was a reminder Daltrey and Townshend remain a terrific live act; you?
Ajai Shukla: Israel develops capabilities, India pays (Business Standard India)
For many Indian commentators, especially those on the right, Israel provides an inspiring example of how to deal with external threat. One could equally argue that notwithstanding its comfortable position as the regional hegemon, Israel and its citizens remain insecure, xenophobic and afflicted by a disturbing sense of victimhood. It’s a debate that continues, especially in that country.
General acknowledges intercession in corruption case (Nine O'Clock)
General Gabriel Gabor, chief of the Human Resources Division of MoD, questioned yesterday as witness in a corruption lawsuit, acknowledged that he interceded with acquaintances for the businesswoman from Vaslui, Maricica Iovita, charged with having given money in order that the businessman Adrian Porumboiu would be investigated.
The Case Mod That Will (Try to) Kill You (PC World via Yahoo! News)
Do I know how he built it? No. Do I even know who built it? No. Would I want one myself? Probably not. But that doesn't mean that the architect behind this killer case modification--literally--is anything but amazing at his or her skills. If you don't recognize the tattooed, bloody, chain-blade-wielding figurine serving as the chassis for this LAN party system, that's Kratos. He's the star of ...
Eight British soldiers 'go on rampage at Canary Islands resort after stealing a bottle of wine' (Daily Mail: World News)
Witnesses claimed that at least eight British soldiers were involved in the attack on the ‘Vaca Loca’ restaurant in the resort of Costa Teguise, which saw four people hospitalised.
Mod-Pac earnings biggest in 4 years (The Buffalo News)
Mod-Pac Corp. reported its biggest quarterly profit in four years during the fourth quarter as the Buffalo printing company's cost-cutting efforts helped it earn more, despite a 6 percent drop in sales.
The Case Mod That Will (Try to) Kill You (PC World)
The God of War returneth: Kratos, star of the PlayStation's big action series, gets built... as someone's PC! Talk about a killer case mod.