Whoever thought a radar gun and an airbag could provide protection from Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG)? According to an article in Military Strategy Page, there is a new system undergoing tests that uses a modified car airbag, radar technology found in
Month: July 2006
Tennis & Moslems
A recent AP story indicates that Israel was awarded a tennis Federation Cup match when the Indonesian team forfeited by refusing to play. For those of you not aware, Indonesia is primarily a Moslem nation that doesn’t much like to
Two Israeli Players Selected in NBA Draft
Israeli basketball players Lior Eliyahu and Yotam Halperin were selected in the second round of the recent 2006 NBA Draft. Eliyahu was selected 44th overall by the Orlando Magic, and Halperin was taken by the Seattle Supersonics with the 53rd
The Gaza Syndrome
Moshe Arens, former Israeli Defense Minister, writes an editorial in Haaretz about the situation in Gaza: “There is something about Gaza that almost inevitably leads to mistaken judgments by Israeli decision makers…it became clear that if we refused to go
New Ways of Purchasing Goods
You may have heard of priceline.com, the website made famous by William Shatner. This website allows you to participate in an electronic auction, where you offer a price that you’re willing to pay for common items such as hotel rooms… Well, it appears
The End of Car Chases?
Los Angeles is notorious for its epic police chases, but it appears that the LAPD is going to be taking a new approach to car pursuits. A recent issue of Popular Science illustrates how the police will shoot a GPS homing