Endless Ends

[Endless_Night]

I don't see anything wrong with investments that "enhance defense readiness" . . . especially items that take advantage of new technology . . . surely those who are anti-US are doing so as well.

Oops! Sorry. I just realized I missed this!

The tricky part here is the limited to defense readiness. Is any military technology limited to such application?

Genuine question. I'm curious if that is so and how applications are limited. It seems like any tech could be used for both defense and aggression.

 

[Endless_Night]

I also realize used the term nasturtium and narcissus interchangeably. And said overwinter when I meant oversummer.

Mother Nature isn't the only one who doesn't have herself together.

Now, if could just impose my will on others.

Kidding!

I kind of already do.

 

[Endless_Night]

We seem to have a bumper crop of barn swallows this year. Which I love.

I am not a spring person. My summer seasonal disorder views spring (nice in itself) as a herald to the hellscape of summer's unrelenting sun. Fall is my season. Lovely, lovely autumn with its shorter days and cool breezes.

The barn swallows, however, are just a complete joy! The twitter and warble and chat to each other constantly. Both early morning and late night. The nests are congregated in an area close to a room I spend a lot of time in, but you can hear them through most of the downstairs. It's like living in a small aviary.

And the babies are sooooooo cute!

This year we have six nests! The most we've ever had.

It makes me happy.


Plus, they are the daytime counterpart of bats. The eat mosquitoes.

 

[Endless_Night]

Also. My gluts are sore, and people who can do handstands are magic.

Full disclosure: The latter is said by someone who can't do a pull-up.

Yet.

 

[Apisto42]

Oops! Sorry. I just realized I missed this!

The tricky part here is the limited to defense readiness. Is any military technology limited to such application?

Vanishingly small chance. The best defense is overwhelming offense.

Genuine question. I'm curious if that is so and how applications are limited. It seems like any tech could be used for both defense and aggression.

You can decide to not invest in those companies because they are not hurting for investors.

 

[Endless_Night]

Vanishingly small chance. The best defense is overwhelming offense.

This is my take. Anything that can be used for defense can be put to use for offense. I'm just curious if @investor2020 has a rebut. It seem just within possibility there is something that could be turned to defense only. Just.

In spite of my earlier comment, I'm not making a moral judgment.

Just curious about possibilities. Munition manufacturing is an area where my knowledge is quite limited.

 

[Apisto42]

This is my take. Anything that can be used for defense can be put to use for offense. I'm just curious if @investor2020 has a rebut. It seem just within possibility there is something that could be turned to defense only. Just.

In spite of my earlier comment, I'm not making a moral judgment.

Just curious about possibilities. Munition manufacturing is an area where my knowledge is quite limited.

Drones are the future of warfare.

 

[Endless_Night]

Yesterday was rainy. I planned to spend the day curled up with a book or two, relaxing.

Instead, there was a milk crisis. A mishap which meant I needed to use up milk. Two full gallons.

So, instead, I spent the day in the kitchen. So. Much. Baking.

Sorghum drop biscuits (two batches) skillet cornbread, hot milk cake, buttermilk biscuits, pecan cornbread muffins.

Not to mention, evaporated milk, hot chocolate, and kheer (three batches).

Baking under duress.

And so much more. *thunk*

I plan to absolutely nothing today.

Well, mostly nothing.

Well, we'll see.


Right now I'm watching Mountain Shark (2024). Which is shaping up to be even more terrible than it sounds.

I'm considering it a little cinematic amuse-bouche until I get outside enough caffeine.

Meaning I'm too lazy to change the channel at this current point in time.

 

[investor2020]

" Anything that can be used for defense can be put to use for offense. I'm just curious if @investor2020 has a rebut."

If you can't detect what's coming at you, your offense is useless.

 

[Endless_Night]

" Anything that can be used for defense can be put to use for offense. I'm just curious if @investor2020 has a rebut."

If you can't detect what's coming at you, your offense is useless.

This seems more a recap than an answer.

The tricky part here is the limited to defense readiness. Is any military technology limited to such application?

Genuine question. I'm curious if that is so and how applications are limited. It seems like any tech could be used for both defense and aggression.

This was my actual question. Let me try to clarify:

Are you aware of any specific military tech that are only applicable for defense?

Again, not making a moral argument. Merely a quest for information.

 

[Endless_Night]

Mountain Shark is turning out to be truly terrible.

What's even more terrible is that I've seen it before.

Apparently it was so terrible I forgot.

 

[investor2020]

To explore military technologies specifically designed for defense purposes, consider the following

1. Ballistic Missile Defense Systems - Designed to intercept and destroy incoming missiles before they reach their targets.
2. Radar Systems - Used for detecting and tracking aircraft and missiles, enhancing situational awareness.
3. Cyber Defense Tools - Protect military networks from cyber attacks and unauthorized access.
4. Anti-Drone Systems - Technologies developed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones.
5. Fortification Materials - Specialized materials used to reinforce structures against attacks.
6. Electronic Warfare Equipment - Tools designed to disrupt enemy communications and radar systems.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The landscape of emerging technologies in the defense sector, from sustainable materials and advanced sensing capabilities to innovative power solutions, highlights the urgent need for rapid acquisition processes, such as Other Transaction Authorities, to ensure that the government can swiftly integrate these innovations and maintain a strategic advantage in an increasingly complex global environment. A report from NSTXL.org, an industry insider in the emerging technologies in the defense markets reported that: "In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping military operations, acquisition processes within the government are a key element to success. The defense industry is experiencing a surge of emerging technologies that promise to enhance capabilities and improve operational efficiency. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to innovative materials and novel detection methods, these advancements are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Recent technical presentations at the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Emerging Technologies conference in Washington, D.C. highlighted a variety of groundbreaking developments, showcasing the imperative for the government to adapt quickly and utilize the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) in order to harness these innovations for national security."

 

[Endless_Night]

To explore military technologies specifically designed for defense purposes, consider the following

1. Ballistic Missile Defense Systems - Designed to intercept and destroy incoming missiles before they reach their targets.
2. Radar Systems - Used for detecting and tracking aircraft and missiles, enhancing situational awareness.
3. Cyber Defense Tools - Protect military networks from cyber attacks and unauthorized access.
4. Anti-Drone Systems - Technologies developed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones.
5. Fortification Materials - Specialized materials used to reinforce structures against attacks.
6. Electronic Warfare Equipment - Tools designed to disrupt enemy communications and radar systems.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The landscape of emerging technologies in the defense sector, from sustainable materials and advanced sensing capabilities to innovative power solutions, highlights the urgent need for rapid acquisition processes, such as Other Transaction Authorities, to ensure that the government can swiftly integrate these innovations and maintain a strategic advantage in an increasingly complex global environment. A report from NSTXL.org, an industry insider in the emerging technologies in the defense markets reported that: "In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping military operations, acquisition processes within the government are a key element to success. The defense industry is experiencing a surge of emerging technologies that promise to enhance capabilities and improve operational efficiency. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to innovative materials and novel detection methods, these advancements are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Recent technical presentations at the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Emerging Technologies conference in Washington, D.C. highlighted a variety of groundbreaking developments, showcasing the imperative for the government to adapt quickly and utilize the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) in order to harness these innovations for national security."

Interesting paragraph on defense technology, but - we seem to be talking at cross-purposes as far as the question I am asking.

Consider it withdrawn.

 

[Endless_Night]

I caught an old Sherlock Holmes movie I haven't seen in some time.

A non-canonical affair called The Seven-Per-cent Solution (1974).

Turns out it was based on a book! A Holmesian pastiche that spent several weeks on The New York Times bestseller list in the mid-seventies!

Ordered.

Just like that.

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

I caught an old Sherlock Holmes movie I haven't seen in some time.

A non-canonical affair called The Seven-Per-cent Solution (1974).

Turns out it was based on a book! A Holmesian pastiche that spent several weeks on The New York Times bestseller list in the mid-seventies!

Ordered.

Just like that.

It's a really good, slightly quirky, film.

 

[Endless_Night]

It's a really good, slightly quirky, film.

I'm hoping it will be a really good, slightly quirky, film.

 

[Endless_Night]

Celery. The illegitimate stepchild of the vegetable world. One must have it for mirepoix, and then one has a bunch of celery, hanging about.

 

[Endless_Night]

Thoughts for the Day.

So far.

-I think I'm going to try pickling the celery.
-Peter Lovesey's Bertie series is just vaguely Wodehouseian.
-I really like the word quotidian.

 

[Endless_Night]

There are now four defined personality types, rather than two. I had no idea.

Ambivert and Otrovert join Introvert and Extrovert.

Curious.

 

[Apisto42]

There are now four defined personality types, rather than two. I had no idea.

Ambivert and Otrovert join Introvert and Extrovert.

Curious.

Huh. Did not know this.

 

[Endless_Night]

Huh. Did not know this.

It seems the term Otravert might be relatively new. Like, 2025 new.

 

[Apisto42]

The meyers-brig scored me 50/50 on intro/extrovert, so i suppose I’m probably the other one.

More useless knowledge about myself taking up space on an old, outdated, poorly kept storage system…

I need a new hard drive for my brain.

 

[Endless_Night]

I need a new hard drive for my brain.

I'm sorry, but I am cutting the line on this upgrade.

Age before beauty or beauty before age.

Whichever is appropriate in this situation.

 

[investor2020]

Life is getting to complex . . . I still prefer "normal" and "abnormal".

 

[hotwords229_A]

Ambivert and Otrovert join Introvert and Extrovert.

I still prefer the company of a pervert.