Three things

• The US government converts the leader of a one million member Afghan tribe from an ally to an enemy in Afghanistan. Why aren't we just buying the opium and then burning it or selling it for legitimate purposes (there are some)? It would be much cheaper than the current fight, and also make the Afghan farmers in the most hostile areas utterly dependent on the US. Where is Nixon when you need him?
• The Snake Eater - an army of Davids helps out in the Iraq war. From concept to completion in only 30, very cool.
• Japanese Snowplow Robot!