As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East and particularly at the Syrian/Israeli border, the Iron Dome is back in the news. Israel has moved more batteries to the northern border in case Syria launches a counter-attack for recent attacks made on weapons intended for use by Hezbollah. How does this amazing technology work? The concept had been floated around since the 1990s and gained steam in 2004 with the installation of Brigadier General Daniel Gold as the head of the IDF’s research and development bureau. It was initiated by Israel in 2007 and funded by the United States. With the threat…

The situation in Syria is serious. Amnesty International has accused the United Nations Security Council of failing to “match the courage” of protestors in the beleaguered Middle Eastern country. It’s newsworthy and the BBC is covering it. Unfortunately, they made the situation comical for Xbox gamers who noted that the logo they used for the UN was actually the United Nations Space Command emblem from HALO. It makes it more humorous that it’s not just posted, it’s featured prominently in the background of the news anchor. News agencies: it’s a good idea to have gamers on staff, even if to keep…