Arete 6.14.18

Military

War is Having an Identity Crisis, Small Wars Journal
Tank vs. tank, Defense News
Exclusive: CENTCOM reveals scope of Yemen air campaign, Long War Journal
Analysis: The Islamic State is far from dead; it is regrouping and rebranding itself, intelNews.org
Light attack for special ops? Defense News
What a Small ISIS Cell in Trinidad is Teaching SOUTHCOM, Small Wars Journal
Wanted: New Analytical Tools for the Defense Department, Modern War Institute
Infinite War, War is Boring
Here Are 10 Contenders for the Army’s New Sub Compact Weapon, Tactical-Life.com
Elite Gurkhas From Nepal Deployed To Secure Trump-Kim Summit, In Homeland Security
Army to Acquire New Nano Drones, National Defense Magazine

 

Homeland Security/LE/First Responder

Most government hackers now target cell phones, not computers, experts say, intelNews.org
Near real-time monitoring of post-fire erosion after storm events: a case study in Warrumbungle National Park, Australia, International Journal of Wildland Fire
Cops, Contacts and Conviction Histories, Law Enforcement Today
NYPD Mounted Unit Graduates Horses Named for Fallen Officers, Officer
New Jersey State Trooper Pulls Over Driver Who Delivered Him 27 Years Ago, Law Enforcement Today
Engineer who worked on plans for nuclear-powered airplane later developed the fire spread model, Wildfire Today
Inside The NYPD’s Neighborhood Policing Initiative, Law Enforcement
Trump Signals Support For States Deciding If Pot Is Legal, In Homeland Security
Border Arrests Exceed 50,000 For Third Month In A Row, In Homeland Security
South Dakota sheriff loses re-election bid to deputy, then fires him, LE Today

Mountain

Best Ultralight Tents and Shelters of 2018, Outdoor Gear Lab
Our First Time Bikepacking, Adventure Lab
Skiing amongst legends: Exploring the Chugach with Points-North Heli and Dash Longe, Freeskier.com
Men? Mountaineer Miriam O’Brien Underhill Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Men, Adventure Lab
The AT’s Fairy Godmother Makes Ingenious Tents, Outside
Is #VanLife Ruining Camping?, Outside
Returning to Shasta: How a mountain created a loyal following of world-class guides, Backcountry Magazine
In Depth: The Evolution of the Nose Speed Record, Climbing Magazine
Ringlock Ranch: Mason Earle Makes the FA of Remote Desert Finger Crack, Climbing Magazine
Summertime shred: Six South American ski trips that make yearlong winter a reality, Freeskier.com
Nat Geo Celebrates 65th Anniversary of First Ascent of Mt. Everest, The Adventure Blog
DEET Will Kill Your Gore-Tex Jacket, Outside
Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Water Filter, Outside
The 11 Best Hunts of Summer, Outdoor Life
Rethink Your Wilderness Survival Kit: One Expert Explains Why, GearJunkie

 

Fitness/Nutrition

Keto? Paleo? Slow Carb? Vegan? How to Determine the Perfect Diet For You. Nerd Fitness
Running Drills to Cure Heel Striking and Shin Splints, Breaking Muscle
Why Perfectionists Get More Shin Splints, Outside
Looser Hips = Bigger Lifts, Here Are The 4 Moves To Help You Unlock Peak Performance, Men’s Fitness
Caloric intake and muscle mass at high altitude, Science Daily
Supplements For Brain Health: What Nutrients and Supplemental Foods Make the Most Difference, Mark’s Daily Apple
The Best Strength Workout for Swimmers, Men’s Journal
Keto confusion: When people suck at math. And Thinking. Robbwolf.com
The Perfect Breakfast Sandwich Recipe, Outside
U.S. pigs consume nearly as many antibiotics as people do, Homeland Security Newswire
Coffee May Do Your Liver Good, WebMD
Nonfiction: Is Our Obsession With Wellness Doing Us In?, NY Times
What to Do When a Loved One Is Severely Depressed, NY Times

 

Interesting

Unnecessarily difficult: Physical activity resources for adults are loaded with jargon, Science Daily
Kitchen Towels Laden With Bacteria, WebMD
Space tourism? Majority of Americans say they wouldn’t be interested, Pew Research
Watch: An SUP Spearfishing Adventure in Baja, GearJunkie
These 10 Books Might Just Save Your Life, Outside
Researchers reverse cognitive impairments in mice with dementia, Science Daily

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