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New Afghanistan Strategy-Will it work?
Operation Kanjar (Strike of the Sword) began with fanfare a few days ago. The strategy was that US troops would occupy villages and win the heart and minds of locals.Brigadier General Larry Nicholson told... Petraeus: Iraq-Style Surge Wouldn't Work in Afghanistan
There has been much talk of this increase in the number of soldiers in Afghanistan as being "a surge". Apparently, going by Petraeus's definitions and evaluations, this increase in troops is more like an... Surge in Afghanistan unlikely to surpass 30,000, Mullen says
"FORT DRUM, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2009 - The top U.S. military officer said today he doesn't expect the United States to deploy more than about 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan, emphasizing the need for the State Department and other U.S. agencies to do their part as well. ... Admit It- The Surge Worked.
Peter Beinart of the Washington Post wrote this excellent opinion piece in December: Admit It: The Surge WorkedI watched Obama refuse to admit that the surge worked in the clips I have seen of his interview with O'Reilly, and I didn't like it.Beinart makes the following... Customers injured in crush suing Wal-Mart
Some of the customers injured in Friday's horrific stampede at a Walmart on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the US when stores open early and offer big deals for people who come at dawn, are planning... Europe banks extend rally on state aid, US plan
European markets have opened higher after a strong performance by Asian exchanges. The major European markets have opened up 4 percent or mote, and are still rising. The rise is probably partly due to the dramatic...G.O.P. Facing Tougher Battle for Congress
"WASHINGTON — The economic upheaval is threatening to topple Republican Congressional candidates, putting more Senate and House seats within Democratic reach less than a month before the elections, lawmakers and... Oysters R Us: Gulf oysters are back after Gustav's surge
"Many New Orleanians refuse to eat raw oysters in the summer. They still follow the old rule that says oysters on the half shell should only be eaten in months with an "R." When they flip the calendar to... Evacuate the Coasts - For Good
Before humans arrived on the scene nearly 100,000 years ago, the earth experienced climatic changes at somewhat regular intervals. Ice sheets expanded and melted, droughts and floods ravaged... 341 views | 39 recommendations | 9 comments
Audacity of Cowardice, Hopelessness: Why Does Much of America Avoid the Tough...
"Audacity of Cowardice, Hopelessness: Why Does Much of America Avoid the Tough Tasks? Just a few short months ago, many Americans including current Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, said the “surge” in Iraq would not work. He was against...Houston's post-Ike supplies coming, officials say
"HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...Texans endure sleepless night as Ike roars ashore
"A massive Hurricane Ike menaced the darkened Texas coast early Saturday, ensuring a sleepless night for thousands who huddled and waited to find out if a gamble to face the storm head-on could cost them their lives.Before the eye even crossed land, the first bands were... Hurricane Ike gets ready to strike
The size of Hurricane Ike is what has got most sceintists worried. It is so big at the moment that a large storm surge will be pushed inland in a region already prone to storms."Ike's giant girth means more... WEATHERAMerica Newsletter UPDATE ON HURRICANE IKE, Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Overview Hurricane Ike is now a Category 2 storm with top winds of 100 mph, situated over the Gulf of Mexico at 24.5 N, 86.5 W or 365 miles south of Venice LA. Central pressure of the hurricane is about...
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