IS Update - New War on Terror

Guardian: Reports " US-led coalition launches 31 air strikes against Isis forces in Syria and Iraq...Fighters, bombers and remotely controlled aircraft hit 16 targets in Syria while 15 strikes were carried out in Iraq "

Lets Get Real:

It is interesting that the US and its Allies have things to hit, one would have thought IS would changed its strategy when it can not as present shoot down Allied airplanes, this blog takes the view of the US that IS did not shoot down the plane from Jordan, that it crashed due to internal problems.   The day will come when the Iraqi Army wants to hit Mosul, they are very interested in getting the War going, the US and its Allies are worried that should the Iraqi Army take on IS in Mosul they might lose, that would not help the War.   The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs will one day tell the Oval that it needs US ground troops, the answer will decide if the US wins or loses in the Middle East. 

Doctor Who Cast News - Doctor Who

BBC News: Reports " Jenna Coleman has revealed that she is to continue playing the part of Doctor Who's assistant Clara Oswald for another series of the show. "

Lets Get Real:

This is excellent news, Ms Coleman brings heart to the Doctor and Clara relationship, while Mr Capaldi is the soul of the show.   While Doctor has the bedshide manner of a Dalek, I would not want him as my NHS Doctor, on other hand if it was life and death and I would want him, as he would be to the point and have a cure.   The Last Christmas special, had it all, Father Christmas, Aliens, Doctor getting slapped by Clara AGAIN.    This blog does not do spoilers, jut to say that there is a science fiction answer to Father Chtristmas that works.   The overnigh ratings are just the first count, those that see it later will be added next week.   Thus the new year is looking good, the Doctor and Clara are on the case.