Stan R. Mitchell's Blog, page 77

Robots are stronger, and now faster, than humans

Pentagon’s Robot Cheetah Outruns Usain Bolt. (And nope, it doesn’t have wheels. Instead, it has four legs.) Stan R. Mitchell Oak Ridge, Tenn. P.S. Please accept the greatest gift I can give. P.P.S. Thanks to all who continue to make my … Continue reading →

Seven questions we ask before we trust your new idea

And no, one of them isn’t price. See here. Stan R. Mitchell Oak Ridge, Tenn. P.S. Please accept the greatest gift I can give. P.P.S. Thanks to all who continue to make my novels a success. Little Man, and the Dixon County War  … Continue reading →

Tim Tebow time is here

Tim Tebow time has finally arrived. Unfortunately, it’s with the New York Jets, but that’s life. At least Coach Rex Ryan is saying Tebow will be playing in the Wildcat in the first game. He also brazenly — and stupidly … Continue reading →

How tough was your Monday?

These men gave their tomorrow for your today. Now, stop being a lazy piece of shit. Remember all the Marines and other military service members who’ve given so much and quit taking your life for granted. Start living and pursue … Continue reading →

Things are as bad (or possibly worse) than they’ve ever been in Afghanistan.

I haven’t written about that quagmire called Afghanistan lately, but there’s been little need. Things are as bad (or possibly worse) than they’ve ever been. Consider this: Insider attacks are now the biggest killer of NATO Troops. We’ve got a … Continue reading →

Two things that pumped me up while writing my first Western novel

When I was writing Little Man, and the Dixon County War, two things motivated me when I didn’t feel like writing or I hit a hurdle I couldn’t find a way around. First, I loved to rock out to the band Disciple. … Continue reading →

How the U.S. fights the drug cartels in Mexico

I’ve been fascinated by the drug war in Mexico for several years now, and I’m certain I’ll be writing a novel on it at some point. (Some type of American intervention-type novel.) For a couple of years, I’ve been studying … Continue reading →

Marines begin patrolling Guatemala to stop drug trafficking

The Marines have landed and the situation is in hand. Wait. Scratch that. I got all World War II-like there for a moment in my patriotic, Marine-like mind. The truth is 200 hundred Marines have landed in Guatemala to partrol … Continue reading →

Sen. Jim Webb, a Democrat, advocates hard line against China. War, as well?

I’ve been writing about our growing cold war with China for months now, and arguing we should seriously consider avoiding this build up/possible war. (See here: http://stanrmitchell.com/2012/06/07/a....) Now, Sen. Jim Webb has written about the issue in an Op-Ed in the … Continue reading →

Our technology catches up to Star Wars

I loved Star Wars, but I’m not a science fiction nut. Really, I’ve seen or read very little science fiction. And that won’t change anytime soon. But, I’ll never forget the hoverbike, or Biker Scout. (Photo.) It was so cool … Continue reading →