I took these pictures of this cardinal in Waller Mill Park in Williamsburg, VA. I stopped there to walk on the way home from my trip to Suffolk. It was a great walk, the scenery was refreshing, but I could have done without the school bus full of kids who were out in paddle boats [...]
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According to the Army psychiatrist alleged to be responsible for the recent shootings at Ft. Hood, TX, as cited in the Washington Post article, Fort Hood suspect warned of threats within the ranks, dated November 10, 2009, “…the military should allow Muslim soldiers to be released as conscientious objectors instead of fighting in [...] In the Washington Post article, “Eating Well on Singapore’s Seedy Side,” dated 09/27/2009, a particular Chinese dish, no name, is said to be tossed “bibimbap style.” There is absolutely no indication of what “bibimbap” is in the article. I know, only after having spent the greater part of ten years learning Korean and living in [...] I thought “Dances with Wolves” was an excellent movie. Who can find fault in the scenery, the cultural assimilation, the poignant love story, and the painful killing fields? I feel bad for the Indians and their homeland and lifestyle. It is a travesty what the white man did. Unfortunately we keep doing it, at least [...] |
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In Afghanistan, High-tech Intel Fails Commanders, Boots on the Ground Needed
According the Washington Post article, “As Marja assault progresses, coalition considers challenges in rebuilding area,” dated 20100221, the commanders of the 5000 U.S. Marines inserted into the Marja area of Afghanistan (long standing Taliban stronghold crisscrossed by impassible canals (built by the U.S. after the Soviets left) and center of opium production) expected, [...]