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Alabama recovering from 52 tornadoes
On April 27, Alabama was the center of a massive outbreak of tornadoes that affected nearly half the nation. 52 tornadoes are believed to have crossed the state, resulting in 238 deaths. About 7,300 buildings were destroyed. Another 15,000 plus were damaged. Two fire stations and four schools were destroyed. The State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency has an excellent website for additional information. … Read entire article »
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Bittersweet reunion for siblings in Haiti
Local Haitians wait patiently inside the L’Estere medical assistance site to be treated by a U.S. Navy doctor. Jasmine walks in to see her older brother, an information technology specialist, with open arms and warm kiss for the first time in eight years. “I am the best big brother I can be over the phone,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Pierre Poteau. “But these next couple of hours we will have together is worth more than diamonds.” The two have not seen each other more since 2002. Poteau, Haitian born, attached to Operational Health Support Unit-Dallas, participates in the New Horizons – Haiti 2010 Task Force Kout Men exercise. New Horizons, in partnership with the government of Haiti, is conducting various medical, dental, and engineering missions for the locals in Gonaives. New Horizons … Read entire article »
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Paved roads pave way for peace
Getting through downtown Asadabad, Afghanistan, just became easier thanks to four kilometers of new roads that were completed, Dec. 13. Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team engineers completed their final quality assurance check prior to a dedication ceremony with Fazlullah Wahidi, Kunar provincial governor, and village elders on a clear, warm day. The roads, worth $935,000, took nearly a year to complete and used concrete and double-bituminous surface treatment to pave the roads that will benefit hundreds of families and businesses in the city. It is a welcomed improvement according to several residents and shopkeepers. Sherzada, a general store owner who has been in business for three years, said the new roads make a difference in the lives of the people working and living in Dam Kalay village and Asadabad. “Before, the road was all muddy … Read entire article »
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Rebuilding Iraq – brick by brick
It was an hour and a half drive taking Task Force Pathfinder’s five humvees to the project location near Al Chubayish, Iraq, in the southern corner of the Dhi Qar province. The journey, led by Iraqi police, took them through the provincial capital of Nasiriyah, undergoing massive reconstruction, out along the vast farmland and past what’s left of the historic marshes. For Task Force 2nd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division, movements to project locations like this are a daily routine. However, on this day, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, responsible for aiding the Dhi Qar Provincial Reconstruction Team, were out to check on the progress of a project that could yield long-term success benefits for the people of, Al Chubayish. The Al Chubayish municipal council recently learned of a … Read entire article »
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Il Papa: Resign? Never!
Dare I guess that most of the people advocating that the Pope resign [abdicate is the correct word] do not now and never have supported him and his view of the Catholic Faith? All this speculation treats him and his office as if he were just another elected official in some tiny European city. He is ROCK, and on this ROCK Christ built his Church. The Pope is the only man on earth who can ever be infallible. He is a priest, who through the Consecration, can bring the real Body and Blood of Christ into existence, a true miracle. As a priest, he has the Christ-given authority to bind on earth and loose on earth. Our sole reason for being on this earth is to know God, love God and to … Read entire article »
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Blogs: Slime is Slime
anyway you look at it. Michelle Malkin has been repeatedly barraged with racist remarks, in e-mail and on on her own and other web sites. Rather than differ with her ideas, the left is quite happy using language that would make a sailor blush about this fine woman. Dr. Duncan Black presides over a lefty site, Atrios, and his commentors are among the most vile. I truly worry about an America that can produce a left that is just about hate. Neither Dean nor Kerry were able to articulate a clear vision for America from the left. The current Democratic Congressional leadership seems physically unable to provide their ennunciation of a direction for America, other than “Anyway but Bush’s”. The Left’s rejection of patriotism, faith and an American dream is disheartening. Even more, … Read entire article »
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Passing the Time: Some Thoughts
Finished the “Honey, do” list and such. Getting over my winter cold quite nicely. Thought I would list my top television shows of this year. Star Gate SG-1 The show continues strong with the changes. The character of Daniel Jackson has been defined further. Carter has gotten hotter. It still is a must watch for me. Las Vegas What can I say? It’s Vegas, baby! Even the Vanessa Marcil character has become watchable. Great show in a great town. 8 Simple Rules God bless John Ritter, but they’ve managed to carry on without him. James Garner is fantastic. CSI:New York The grittiest of the CSI family. Gary Sinise is perfect. I do love New York. Missing Hotties hunting and humbling. Great show on Lifetime, and not just for chicks. Star Gate Atlantis Finding its own voice. Nice dynamics between many of the … Read entire article »
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Middle Age: Tennis Balls
Anna Kournikova, right, talks with her doubles partner Dr. Phil McGraw before their exhibition match during the Serving for Tsunami Relief charity event to help raise money for the Bush-Clinton Relief Fund on Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Phil: Have you ever done it with a middle-aged man with green balls? Actually, I think he’s going to bite her on the neck. Using that vampire seduction thingy on her. I never have any fun. … Read entire article »
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Coming Soon: Future Posts
- Declaration of War 1812 (in 129 days)
- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 134 days)
- General Hull Invades Canada (in 153 days)
- First Battle of Sacketts Harbor (in 160 days)
On Y!CN
- Radioactive Gravel from Japanese Nuke Disaster Used in Buildings
- Fuel Supplies Reach Nome
- Fuel Convoy Reaches Nome
- Russians Sail to Rescue of Ice Bound Alaska Community
- Pope Embraces Anglicans in U.S. with New Ordinariate
- Nebraska Nuke Plant Placed on Special Inspection Status
- Radioactive Water Leaks at Japanese Nuke Site
- Japan Damaged Nuke Plants Still Not Under Control
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