From the Danger Room: Tactical Pharmacology, by David Hambling. From Brussels Journal: Will France Annex Wallonia? by Paul Belien. From Captain’s Quarters: An Interview with Fred Thompson, by Ed Morrissey. From the AP: Pentagon Disputes Parts of Iraq Report, by Matthew Lee and Robert Burns. From Protein Wisdom: The Big Picture, by Karl. Bonus Video: Danger Close, by JD Johannes. Bonus Pics: Cougar takes a licking, keeps on–well, no one died, via Defense Tech.

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