Friday, January 30, 2004
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Saturday, January 17, 2004
KeystoneSoldiers.com Supporting those on the frontline of freedom
Thursday, January 15 2004 @ 05:13 PM CST
Contributed by: lordzmom
Soldier's Angels, Dan Forant and Keystone Soldiers unite in the Freedom Ride across the United States to symbolize bringing America together coast-to-coast to Support Our Troops On March 1, 2004.
Mr. Forant will have a laptop with video and still picture capability that will transmit his progress to New York City daily. America will be able to watch his progress by visiting this site.
We ask all Americans to rally their communities & please pledge 1-penny for every 3 miles of the journey - approx. $20.00 for the entire trip. Or contribute whatever you'd like. ALL proceeds go directly to benefit our troops.
Soldiers Angels was formed in July of 2003 by Patti Patton-Bader, Mother of SPC Brandon Varn stationed in Iraq. Soldier's Angels mission is to provide aid and comfort to any armed forces fighting for freedom and their families. Soldier's Angels have to date sent over 2,000 packages to Soldiers deployed, helped the wounded at 3 major military hospitals and aided many families.
Cyclists everywhere along the route are encouraged to join us in the ride, for as long as you like. Be a part of history in the making.
The route begins in Albany N.Y. on March 1, 2004 and works it's way to Ground Zero in NYC. From there Dan will be heading through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana before connecting with historic Route 66 in Illinois.
The full route will be published in the very near future so keep us bookmarked in your favorites so you can follow us from sea to shining sea.
We will also have a direct link through PayPal for your donations posted here. We hope you will join Keystone Soldiers in showing your support for our troops. No donation is too small and every penny goes to care packages and assistance for our soldiers and their families.
KeystoneSoldiers.com Supporting those on the frontline of freedom
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Contributed by: lordzmom
Soldier's Angels, Dan Forant and Keystone Soldiers unite in the Freedom Ride across the United States to symbolize bringing America together coast-to-coast to Support Our Troops On March 1, 2004.
Mr. Forant will have a laptop with video and still picture capability that will transmit his progress to New York City daily. America will be able to watch his progress by visiting this site.
We ask all Americans to rally their communities & please pledge 1-penny for every 3 miles of the journey - approx. $20.00 for the entire trip. Or contribute whatever you'd like. ALL proceeds go directly to benefit our troops.
Soldiers Angels was formed in July of 2003 by Patti Patton-Bader, Mother of SPC Brandon Varn stationed in Iraq. Soldier's Angels mission is to provide aid and comfort to any armed forces fighting for freedom and their families. Soldier's Angels have to date sent over 2,000 packages to Soldiers deployed, helped the wounded at 3 major military hospitals and aided many families.
Cyclists everywhere along the route are encouraged to join us in the ride, for as long as you like. Be a part of history in the making.
The route begins in Albany N.Y. on March 1, 2004 and works it's way to Ground Zero in NYC. From there Dan will be heading through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana before connecting with historic Route 66 in Illinois.
The full route will be published in the very near future so keep us bookmarked in your favorites so you can follow us from sea to shining sea.
We will also have a direct link through PayPal for your donations posted here. We hope you will join Keystone Soldiers in showing your support for our troops. No donation is too small and every penny goes to care packages and assistance for our soldiers and their families.
KeystoneSoldiers.com Supporting those on the frontline of freedom
Thursday, January 15, 2004
The Record
Support our troops.
It's a phrase I've heard from both sides of the political aisle. Some say it, and what they mean is, "Stop criticizing the war and get behind this cause." Others say it and mean, "This war is a bad idea and we need to bring these soldiers home."
Both sides argue they are supporting our troops, and I wouldn't dare tell them they are wrong. But I spoke to a man the other day who has found another way to support our troops. He's planning to hop on a bicycle and ride clear across the country.
His name is Daniel Forant, and at this very moment his 18-year-old son is somewhere west of Baghdad. Daniel Forant III is a local boy, born and raised in Cohoes - an Army infantryman who is a long way from home.
Like a lot of men and women in uniform, he would feel a million miles away if not for the letters and packages that arrive from the Capital District. That's where his dad comes in.
Last August, Daniel Sr. wanted to show his support for his son, so he set up a little Web site.
It had pictures and postings he could share with his friends and relatives. Pretty soon people started sharing the site, and before long, Dan had other parents asking if they could include their son or daughter on the site. Dan said yes, and not long after he changed the name of the Web site to www.supportourtroopsiniraq.com.
"We were truly amazed at how this grew," Dan said. "It started out being just about my son, but now there are over 100 servicemen and women being honored."
And it didn't stop there. When Dan heard that the troops in Iraq needed little "reminders" from home, he quickly put together a donation campaign. Before long he had more than 5,000 pounds of goods. "Personal hygiene items are the most popular," he told me. With all that sand blowing in the wind, it's all the troops can do to keep their eyes and ears clean.
Dan has received help from all over the country. There's the eighth grade class in Pontdulac, Wisconsin, which filled 22 boxes with board games and books. And let's not forget the workers at Louisville Power and Electric, who wrote 600 Christmas cards and letters for the soldiers over the holidays. And now the bike ride.
Dan Forant has this crazy idea that he can ride a bicycle from Albany to Hollywood, in an effort to raise money for our troops. If he can get people to donate just one penny for every three miles he peddles, that works out to roughly 20 bucks per pledge. His goal is to raise $50,000. My question to him: Can a 39-year-old financial marketer who only jogs three days a week get on a bike and ride more than 2,000 miles? He thinks so.
Dan will start this difficult personal journey March 1. If he can pound out 60 to 70 miles per day, he'll reach Hollywood in six weeks. What about work? Dan says he'll bring along his laptop computer and plug in where he can.
Whenever I see people doing things like this, I wonder if it's all just a publicity stunt. While Dan would love publicity, he says it's not about that. It's about one man who's proud of his son and wants to show it by making his own sacrifice.
"Imagine if we raise a lot of money and we are able to go to a family that has lost a child over there and hand them a check for $5,000. We could tell them this is from people who have not forgotten your loss."
It's thoughts like that that will drive him. One mile, one penny at a time.
John Gray's column appears every Wednesday.
The Record
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It's a phrase I've heard from both sides of the political aisle. Some say it, and what they mean is, "Stop criticizing the war and get behind this cause." Others say it and mean, "This war is a bad idea and we need to bring these soldiers home."
Both sides argue they are supporting our troops, and I wouldn't dare tell them they are wrong. But I spoke to a man the other day who has found another way to support our troops. He's planning to hop on a bicycle and ride clear across the country.
His name is Daniel Forant, and at this very moment his 18-year-old son is somewhere west of Baghdad. Daniel Forant III is a local boy, born and raised in Cohoes - an Army infantryman who is a long way from home.
Like a lot of men and women in uniform, he would feel a million miles away if not for the letters and packages that arrive from the Capital District. That's where his dad comes in.
Last August, Daniel Sr. wanted to show his support for his son, so he set up a little Web site.
It had pictures and postings he could share with his friends and relatives. Pretty soon people started sharing the site, and before long, Dan had other parents asking if they could include their son or daughter on the site. Dan said yes, and not long after he changed the name of the Web site to www.supportourtroopsiniraq.com.
"We were truly amazed at how this grew," Dan said. "It started out being just about my son, but now there are over 100 servicemen and women being honored."
And it didn't stop there. When Dan heard that the troops in Iraq needed little "reminders" from home, he quickly put together a donation campaign. Before long he had more than 5,000 pounds of goods. "Personal hygiene items are the most popular," he told me. With all that sand blowing in the wind, it's all the troops can do to keep their eyes and ears clean.
Dan has received help from all over the country. There's the eighth grade class in Pontdulac, Wisconsin, which filled 22 boxes with board games and books. And let's not forget the workers at Louisville Power and Electric, who wrote 600 Christmas cards and letters for the soldiers over the holidays. And now the bike ride.
Dan Forant has this crazy idea that he can ride a bicycle from Albany to Hollywood, in an effort to raise money for our troops. If he can get people to donate just one penny for every three miles he peddles, that works out to roughly 20 bucks per pledge. His goal is to raise $50,000. My question to him: Can a 39-year-old financial marketer who only jogs three days a week get on a bike and ride more than 2,000 miles? He thinks so.
Dan will start this difficult personal journey March 1. If he can pound out 60 to 70 miles per day, he'll reach Hollywood in six weeks. What about work? Dan says he'll bring along his laptop computer and plug in where he can.
Whenever I see people doing things like this, I wonder if it's all just a publicity stunt. While Dan would love publicity, he says it's not about that. It's about one man who's proud of his son and wants to show it by making his own sacrifice.
"Imagine if we raise a lot of money and we are able to go to a family that has lost a child over there and hand them a check for $5,000. We could tell them this is from people who have not forgotten your loss."
It's thoughts like that that will drive him. One mile, one penny at a time.
John Gray's column appears every Wednesday.
The Record
Iraqis, U.S. authorities look to U.N.: "Iraqi leaders and U.S. authorities hope next week's meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan will help resolve the impasse over a Shiite Muslim leader's objections to key parts of an American-backed political plan for Iraq."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
US demands NGOs register in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Iraqis, U.S. Authorities Look to U.N.: "Iraqi leaders and U.S. authorities hope next week's meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan will help resolve the impasse over a Shiite Muslim leader's objections to key parts of an American-backed political plan for Iraq. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. Seeks Another Saddam Loyalist in Iraq: "After Saddam Hussein's capture, another member of his governing elite has taken on the title of the Pentagon's most wanted: Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Israel shuts Gaza Strip after bombing: "Israel shut down the Gaza Strip on Thursday after a female Palestinian bomber killed four Israelis at a Gaza crossing - the first time the Islamic militant group Hamas sent a woman on a suicide mission."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. seeks another Saddam loyalist in Iraq: "After Saddam Hussein's capture, another member of his governing elite has taken on the title of the Pentagon's most wanted: Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Pentagon: Suicides of U.S. Troops Rising in Iraq: "At least 21 U.S. troops havecommitted suicide in Iraq, a growing toll that represents oneof every seven American "non-hostile" deaths since the warbegan last March, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US convoy attacked in IraqWar.ru (English)
If it ain?t George, it gotta be Osama in IraqWar.ru (English)
Officials identify instrument that closed airport in IraqWar.ru (English)
Iraq Military Suicides at 21: "The top health official in the Pentagon said there were at least 21 suicides last year among troops serving in Iraq."
In New York Times: World Special
Iraqi Team Disables Bombs With a Snip and a Prayer: "As self-rule and security are turned over to the Iraqis, some, like those in the Baghdad bomb squad, are already shouldering the burden."
In New York Times: World Special
How to Support the Troops: "published March 24, 2003; last updated January 15, 2004
First of all, please read Captain Steve's March 2003 post from the battle around An-Nasariyah , as he explains why this matters. I'll wait.
Back? Good. I'm still updating this list, validating its links and accepting new submissions. I'd also forward this thought from regular reader "Klaatu". Maybe you want to consider sending one of these:
read the rest! »"
In Command Post: Irak
Dan's Iraq Report: Jan 15/04: "Welcome! Our goal is to give you one power-packed briefing of insights, news and trends from Iraq that leaves you stimulated, informed, and occasionally amused every Monday & Thursday. Today's briefing is brought to you by Dan Darling of Regnum Crucis .
TOP TOPICS
* Former Clinton NSC official Ken Pollack takes a look at what happened to Iraq's WMDs in a lengthy Atlantic Magazine article that should serve as required reading for everyone involved in both sides of the debate.
* Joe takes a look at the importance of understanding tribes when it comes to dealing with the Iraqi insurgents. In a related post, Art of Peace looks at the tribal dynamics behind the situation in Fallujah .
* The troops are still there. So is the (UPDATED) Winds of Change.NET consolidated directory of ways you can support the troops . That means American, Australian, British, Canadian and Polish troops... not to mention Iraqi and Afghan children. [updated January 15, 2004]
Other Topics Today Include: Rundown of attacks and counterattacks; Ba'ath Poker updates; Saddam a POW; New use for Saddam statues; Syria to return cash; No early elections; Germans noticing progress; More tests on mortar shells; The 'shipped to Syria' issue.
Read The Rest..."
In Command Post: Irak
F.B.I. Director Calls Attack Quite Likely: "From tomorrow's NYT :
In Command Post: Irak
U.S. Pilot Detained in Brazil in IraqWar.ru (English)
Go fetch me a burger in IraqWar.ru (English)
Surreal moments serving a mythological president in IraqWar.ru (English)
USA Today publishes apology in IraqWar.ru (English)
A Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 2 Iraqis at a Police Station Northeast of Baghdad: "Two other improvised bombs were found in the area after the car bomb exploded, and they were defused."
In New York Times: World Special
Kennedy Says War in Iraq Was Choice, Not Necessity: "Senator Edward M. Kennedy accused the Bush administration of marketing the war in Iraq like a "political product" to help elect Republicans."
In New York Times: World Special
Military Suicides Put at 21 in Iraq: "The top health official in the Pentagon said there were at least 21 suicides last year among troops serving in Iraq."
In New York Times: World Special
Iraqis Disable Bombs With a Snip and a Prayer: "As self-rule and security are turned over to the Iraqis, some, like those in the Baghdad bomb squad, are already shouldering the burden."
In New York Times: World Special
Gaming With an Opponent Who's 'Over There': "A collaboration between an Air Force command, Microsoft and the U.S.O. enables military personnel overseas to play video games with their families and friends at home."
In New York Times: World Special
U.S. soldiers' suicide rate is up in Iraq (15 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Pentagon Studies Halliburton Pricing: "The Pentagon said on Wednesday itsinspector general was looking into a pricing "irregularity"related to fuel brought into Iraq by Vice President DickCheney's old firm Halliburton (HAL.N). (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Violence rocks Iraq as UN ponders return, more doubt on Saddam-Qaeda link: "A suicide car bomb killed at least two people plus the bomber in the restive Iraqi town of Baquba as US forces tightened the net around Saddam Hussein's fugitive number two, Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Darkness and Dust... (15 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Circus To Iraq: The circus in the Palestinian refugee camp in Baghdad (14 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Gangsters operate own prisons as kidnapping soars in Iraq (15 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
USS Boxer Heads to Iraq for Second Trip: "Families watched their sailors and Marines leave for Iraq aboard the USS Boxer on Wednesday, in some cases just a few months after the troops' last deployment. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
No Chemical Agent in Iraq Mortar Shells: "[AP]
In Command Post: Irak
Rabbi defends blocking Israeli bulldozers: "Arik Ascherman is no stranger to the Israeli police. The American-born rabbi reckons he has been arrested at least 10 times in his battle against what he says are injustices against Palestinians."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
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In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
US demands NGOs register in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Iraqis, U.S. Authorities Look to U.N.: "Iraqi leaders and U.S. authorities hope next week's meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan will help resolve the impasse over a Shiite Muslim leader's objections to key parts of an American-backed political plan for Iraq. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. Seeks Another Saddam Loyalist in Iraq: "After Saddam Hussein's capture, another member of his governing elite has taken on the title of the Pentagon's most wanted: Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Israel shuts Gaza Strip after bombing: "Israel shut down the Gaza Strip on Thursday after a female Palestinian bomber killed four Israelis at a Gaza crossing - the first time the Islamic militant group Hamas sent a woman on a suicide mission."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. seeks another Saddam loyalist in Iraq: "After Saddam Hussein's capture, another member of his governing elite has taken on the title of the Pentagon's most wanted: Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Pentagon: Suicides of U.S. Troops Rising in Iraq: "At least 21 U.S. troops havecommitted suicide in Iraq, a growing toll that represents oneof every seven American "non-hostile" deaths since the warbegan last March, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US convoy attacked in IraqWar.ru (English)
If it ain?t George, it gotta be Osama in IraqWar.ru (English)
Officials identify instrument that closed airport in IraqWar.ru (English)
Iraq Military Suicides at 21: "The top health official in the Pentagon said there were at least 21 suicides last year among troops serving in Iraq."
In New York Times: World Special
Iraqi Team Disables Bombs With a Snip and a Prayer: "As self-rule and security are turned over to the Iraqis, some, like those in the Baghdad bomb squad, are already shouldering the burden."
In New York Times: World Special
How to Support the Troops: "published March 24, 2003; last updated January 15, 2004
First of all, please read Captain Steve's March 2003 post from the battle around An-Nasariyah , as he explains why this matters. I'll wait.
Back? Good. I'm still updating this list, validating its links and accepting new submissions. I'd also forward this thought from regular reader "Klaatu". Maybe you want to consider sending one of these:
- Check this out from Stars and Stripes . This is a book I've sent several copies of to 'son of klaatu' to pass around in Iraq: " Modern Iraqi Arabic ," with 6 audio CDs. Or " Your First 100 Words in Arabic ," which is cheaper ($9.00), and has tear out flash cards with pronunciation.
- Armed Liberal and Winds of Change.NET are working closely with Spirit of America . They'll be assisting the U.S. Marines deploying to the Sunni Triangle with toys and other helpful giveaways.
read the rest! »"
In Command Post: Irak
Dan's Iraq Report: Jan 15/04: "Welcome! Our goal is to give you one power-packed briefing of insights, news and trends from Iraq that leaves you stimulated, informed, and occasionally amused every Monday & Thursday. Today's briefing is brought to you by Dan Darling of Regnum Crucis .
TOP TOPICS
* Former Clinton NSC official Ken Pollack takes a look at what happened to Iraq's WMDs in a lengthy Atlantic Magazine article that should serve as required reading for everyone involved in both sides of the debate.
* Joe takes a look at the importance of understanding tribes when it comes to dealing with the Iraqi insurgents. In a related post, Art of Peace looks at the tribal dynamics behind the situation in Fallujah .
* The troops are still there. So is the (UPDATED) Winds of Change.NET consolidated directory of ways you can support the troops . That means American, Australian, British, Canadian and Polish troops... not to mention Iraqi and Afghan children. [updated January 15, 2004]
Other Topics Today Include: Rundown of attacks and counterattacks; Ba'ath Poker updates; Saddam a POW; New use for Saddam statues; Syria to return cash; No early elections; Germans noticing progress; More tests on mortar shells; The 'shipped to Syria' issue.
Read The Rest..."
In Command Post: Irak
F.B.I. Director Calls Attack Quite Likely: "From tomorrow's NYT :
The F.B.I. director, Robert S. Mueller III, said on Wednesday that terrorists would "quite probably" strike the United States again and that Al Qaeda remained a major threat despite the lowering of the nation's threat status last week."
"Al Qaeda would very much relish another high-profile attack within the United States in which numerous U.S. citizens would be killed," Mr. Mueller told reporters at a luncheon meeting sponsored by The Christian Science Monitor. "We have disrupted their capability, but there are still persons out there who have that capability."
In Command Post: Irak
U.S. Pilot Detained in Brazil in IraqWar.ru (English)
Go fetch me a burger in IraqWar.ru (English)
Surreal moments serving a mythological president in IraqWar.ru (English)
USA Today publishes apology in IraqWar.ru (English)
A Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 2 Iraqis at a Police Station Northeast of Baghdad: "Two other improvised bombs were found in the area after the car bomb exploded, and they were defused."
In New York Times: World Special
Kennedy Says War in Iraq Was Choice, Not Necessity: "Senator Edward M. Kennedy accused the Bush administration of marketing the war in Iraq like a "political product" to help elect Republicans."
In New York Times: World Special
Military Suicides Put at 21 in Iraq: "The top health official in the Pentagon said there were at least 21 suicides last year among troops serving in Iraq."
In New York Times: World Special
Iraqis Disable Bombs With a Snip and a Prayer: "As self-rule and security are turned over to the Iraqis, some, like those in the Baghdad bomb squad, are already shouldering the burden."
In New York Times: World Special
Gaming With an Opponent Who's 'Over There': "A collaboration between an Air Force command, Microsoft and the U.S.O. enables military personnel overseas to play video games with their families and friends at home."
In New York Times: World Special
U.S. soldiers' suicide rate is up in Iraq (15 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Pentagon Studies Halliburton Pricing: "The Pentagon said on Wednesday itsinspector general was looking into a pricing "irregularity"related to fuel brought into Iraq by Vice President DickCheney's old firm Halliburton (HAL.N). (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Violence rocks Iraq as UN ponders return, more doubt on Saddam-Qaeda link: "A suicide car bomb killed at least two people plus the bomber in the restive Iraqi town of Baquba as US forces tightened the net around Saddam Hussein's fugitive number two, Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Darkness and Dust... (15 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Circus To Iraq: The circus in the Palestinian refugee camp in Baghdad (14 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Gangsters operate own prisons as kidnapping soars in Iraq (15 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
USS Boxer Heads to Iraq for Second Trip: "Families watched their sailors and Marines leave for Iraq aboard the USS Boxer on Wednesday, in some cases just a few months after the troops' last deployment. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
No Chemical Agent in Iraq Mortar Shells: "[AP]
Tests by Danish and American experts indicate there is no chemical warfare agent in mortar shells unearthed in southern Iraq, but conclusive word will only come from a lab in Idaho. Earlier examinations had indicated a blister agent was in the shells, which apparently date to the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s. The U.S.-led Iraq Survey Group conducted tests on five of 36 shells found Friday and all came up negative, the Danish army said Wednesday in a statement from Copenhagen. Those results contradicted Danish and British field tests that were positive for a blister agent. "Based on the tests, the experts conclude that none of the shells contain chemical warfare agents," the Danish army statement said, adding that more studies are needed for final confirmation."
In Command Post: Irak
Rabbi defends blocking Israeli bulldozers: "Arik Ascherman is no stranger to the Israeli police. The American-born rabbi reckons he has been arrested at least 10 times in his battle against what he says are injustices against Palestinians."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Canada can bid in second round of Iraq reconstruction contracts: Bush: "In a sign of fence-mending after strains over the Iraq war, US President George W. Bush said after a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin that Canada would be able to bid on a new round of reconstruction projects in Iraq. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Bush's Iraq policy followed on from Clinton: O'Neill: "Former US treasury secretary Paul O'Neill sought to calm the storm over his comments about President George W. Bush's early policy on Iraq. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
O'Neill: I Took No Secret Papers: "The Treasury Dept. says classified documents may have been shown improperly in a 60 Minutes interview with former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. O'Neill says all the papers were cleared by Treasury lawyers."
In CBS News: Iraq Crisis
U.S. Urges Private Arab Investment in Iraq: "A senior U.S. official appealedTuesday for private Gulf Arab investors to play a bigger rolein rebuilding Iraq and undertake long-term ventures there. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Canada: U.S. to Open Iraq Bids to More Countries: "The United States is shiftingits position on which countries will be allowed to bid for asecond round of major reconstruction contracts in Iraq and willallow Canadian firms to compete, a Canadian official said onTuesday. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US Treasury investigating O'Neill after book on Bush's war plans for Iraq: "The US Treasury Department is investigating whether former treasury secretary Paul O'Neill improperly used official documents in a book in which he accuses President George W. Bush of planning to invade Iraq from his earliest days in office. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Seven Iraqis wounded in jobless protests, US helicopter down: "At least seven Iraqis were wounded when a protest against unemployment in southern Iraq turned violent, while a US helicopter crashed near Baghdad. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Shiite good will may be eroding in Iraq: "The good will of Iraq's Shiite majority, so crucial to the success of U.S. policy, may be eroding. Strong opposition by a top Shiite cleric to key parts of a U.S. political blueprint for Iraq and the spread of violent protests in Shiite areas suggest a dangerous trend."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Coalition tests Iraq shells for chemical: "An American-led group began testing 36 mortar shells unearthed last week in southern Iraq that may be filled with a liquid blister agent, Danish officials said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. Copter Shot Down in Iraq; Crew Safe: "An Army Apache attack helicopter was shot down Tuesday, the third downed in less than two weeks, though the crew escaped unharmed. In Baghdad, U.S. troops reacting after a deadly roadside bomb shot at a car, killing its Iraqi driver and a 10-year-old boy, relatives said. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Coalition Tests Iraq Shells for Chemical: "An American-led group began testing 36 mortar shells unearthed last week in southern Iraq that may be filled with a liquid blister agent, Danish officials said Tuesday. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Shiite Good Will May Be Eroding in Iraq: "The good will of Iraq's Shiite majority, so crucial to the success of U.S. policy, may be eroding. Strong opposition by a top Shiite cleric to key parts of a U.S. political blueprint for Iraq and the spread of violent protests in Shiite areas suggest a dangerous trend. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Flooding leaves thousands homeless: "Flooding in the southeast of Iraq has destroyed at least 180 homes and forced more than 8,000 people to flee in recent weeks, according to an international NGO working in the area. Two children may have died from water-borne diseases in Al-Fuhood district as a result of the crisis."
In Electronic Iraq
Iran gov't threatens to quit in vote feud: "Iran's reformist government has threatened to resign, and other reformers accused hard-liners Tuesday of treason for disqualifying candidates in next month's parliamentary elections."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Syria envoy rejects Israeli bid for talks: "Syria's U.N. ambassador dismissed an invitation from Israel to resume peace talks, but an Israeli newspaper reported Tuesday that Syrian leader Bashar Assad has dropped a key condition for those negotiations."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Bush admits he wanted regime change before 11 September (13 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
U.S. troops kill Iraqi civilians, kin say: "U.S. soldiers opened fire at a car in Baghdad, killing the driver and a 10-year-old boy, moments after an Army vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, relatives said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
US helicopter crashes west of Baghdad in IraqWar.ru (English)
Coalition Forces 'Likely' Killed 4 Iraqis in IraqWar.ru (English)
Bush admits he wanted regime change before 11 September in IraqWar.ru (English)
America's leaders meet in Mexico in IraqWar.ru (English)
Russian official dismisses reports of arms deliveries to Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Apache Helicopter Crashes: "A U.S. Apache crashed near Habbaniyah on Tuesday. All crew survived the crash, which was most likely caused by hostile fire.
Fox"
In Command Post: Irak
Guerrillas May Have Downed U.S. Chopper, Military Says: "A U.S. Apache helicopter that crashedwest of Baghdad on Tuesday may have been shot down by Iraqiguerrillas, a U.S. military spokesman said. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Seven Iraqis wounded in jobless protests, US helicopter down: "At least seven Iraqis were wounded when a protest against unemployment in southern Iraq turned violent, while a US helicopter crashed near Baghdad. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Hundreds Protest Woman's Arrest in Iraq: "Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people demonstrated Tuesday to protest the arrest of a young woman in Fallujah, the third Iraqi city to explode in public anger against the U.S.-led occupation in as many days. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
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In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Bush's Iraq policy followed on from Clinton: O'Neill: "Former US treasury secretary Paul O'Neill sought to calm the storm over his comments about President George W. Bush's early policy on Iraq. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
O'Neill: I Took No Secret Papers: "The Treasury Dept. says classified documents may have been shown improperly in a 60 Minutes interview with former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. O'Neill says all the papers were cleared by Treasury lawyers."
In CBS News: Iraq Crisis
U.S. Urges Private Arab Investment in Iraq: "A senior U.S. official appealedTuesday for private Gulf Arab investors to play a bigger rolein rebuilding Iraq and undertake long-term ventures there. (Reuters)"
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Canada: U.S. to Open Iraq Bids to More Countries: "The United States is shiftingits position on which countries will be allowed to bid for asecond round of major reconstruction contracts in Iraq and willallow Canadian firms to compete, a Canadian official said onTuesday. (Reuters)"
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US Treasury investigating O'Neill after book on Bush's war plans for Iraq: "The US Treasury Department is investigating whether former treasury secretary Paul O'Neill improperly used official documents in a book in which he accuses President George W. Bush of planning to invade Iraq from his earliest days in office. (AFP)"
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Seven Iraqis wounded in jobless protests, US helicopter down: "At least seven Iraqis were wounded when a protest against unemployment in southern Iraq turned violent, while a US helicopter crashed near Baghdad. (AFP)"
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Shiite good will may be eroding in Iraq: "The good will of Iraq's Shiite majority, so crucial to the success of U.S. policy, may be eroding. Strong opposition by a top Shiite cleric to key parts of a U.S. political blueprint for Iraq and the spread of violent protests in Shiite areas suggest a dangerous trend."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Coalition tests Iraq shells for chemical: "An American-led group began testing 36 mortar shells unearthed last week in southern Iraq that may be filled with a liquid blister agent, Danish officials said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. Copter Shot Down in Iraq; Crew Safe: "An Army Apache attack helicopter was shot down Tuesday, the third downed in less than two weeks, though the crew escaped unharmed. In Baghdad, U.S. troops reacting after a deadly roadside bomb shot at a car, killing its Iraqi driver and a 10-year-old boy, relatives said. (AP)"
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Coalition Tests Iraq Shells for Chemical: "An American-led group began testing 36 mortar shells unearthed last week in southern Iraq that may be filled with a liquid blister agent, Danish officials said Tuesday. (AP)"
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Shiite Good Will May Be Eroding in Iraq: "The good will of Iraq's Shiite majority, so crucial to the success of U.S. policy, may be eroding. Strong opposition by a top Shiite cleric to key parts of a U.S. political blueprint for Iraq and the spread of violent protests in Shiite areas suggest a dangerous trend. (AP)"
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Flooding leaves thousands homeless: "Flooding in the southeast of Iraq has destroyed at least 180 homes and forced more than 8,000 people to flee in recent weeks, according to an international NGO working in the area. Two children may have died from water-borne diseases in Al-Fuhood district as a result of the crisis."
In Electronic Iraq
Iran gov't threatens to quit in vote feud: "Iran's reformist government has threatened to resign, and other reformers accused hard-liners Tuesday of treason for disqualifying candidates in next month's parliamentary elections."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Syria envoy rejects Israeli bid for talks: "Syria's U.N. ambassador dismissed an invitation from Israel to resume peace talks, but an Israeli newspaper reported Tuesday that Syrian leader Bashar Assad has dropped a key condition for those negotiations."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Bush admits he wanted regime change before 11 September (13 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
U.S. troops kill Iraqi civilians, kin say: "U.S. soldiers opened fire at a car in Baghdad, killing the driver and a 10-year-old boy, moments after an Army vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, relatives said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
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Coalition Forces 'Likely' Killed 4 Iraqis in IraqWar.ru (English)
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America's leaders meet in Mexico in IraqWar.ru (English)
Russian official dismisses reports of arms deliveries to Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Apache Helicopter Crashes: "A U.S. Apache crashed near Habbaniyah on Tuesday. All crew survived the crash, which was most likely caused by hostile fire.
Fox"
In Command Post: Irak
Guerrillas May Have Downed U.S. Chopper, Military Says: "A U.S. Apache helicopter that crashedwest of Baghdad on Tuesday may have been shot down by Iraqiguerrillas, a U.S. military spokesman said. (Reuters)"
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Seven Iraqis wounded in jobless protests, US helicopter down: "At least seven Iraqis were wounded when a protest against unemployment in southern Iraq turned violent, while a US helicopter crashed near Baghdad. (AFP)"
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Hundreds Protest Woman's Arrest in Iraq: "Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people demonstrated Tuesday to protest the arrest of a young woman in Fallujah, the third Iraqi city to explode in public anger against the U.S.-led occupation in as many days. (AP)"
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Canada can bid in second round of Iraq reconstruction contracts: Bush: "In a sign of fence-mending after strains over the Iraq war, US President George W. Bush said after a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin that Canada would be able to bid on a new round of reconstruction projects in Iraq. (AFP)"
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Bush's Iraq policy followed on from Clinton: O'Neill: "Former US treasury secretary Paul O'Neill sought to calm the storm over his comments about President George W. Bush's early policy on Iraq. (AFP)"
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O'Neill: I Took No Secret Papers: "The Treasury Dept. says classified documents may have been shown improperly in a 60 Minutes interview with former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. O'Neill says all the papers were cleared by Treasury lawyers."
In CBS News: Iraq Crisis
U.S. Urges Private Arab Investment in Iraq: "A senior U.S. official appealedTuesday for private Gulf Arab investors to play a bigger rolein rebuilding Iraq and undertake long-term ventures there. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Canada: U.S. to Open Iraq Bids to More Countries: "The United States is shiftingits position on which countries will be allowed to bid for asecond round of major reconstruction contracts in Iraq and willallow Canadian firms to compete, a Canadian official said onTuesday. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US Treasury investigating O'Neill after book on Bush's war plans for Iraq: "The US Treasury Department is investigating whether former treasury secretary Paul O'Neill improperly used official documents in a book in which he accuses President George W. Bush of planning to invade Iraq from his earliest days in office. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Seven Iraqis wounded in jobless protests, US helicopter down: "At least seven Iraqis were wounded when a protest against unemployment in southern Iraq turned violent, while a US helicopter crashed near Baghdad. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Shiite good will may be eroding in Iraq: "The good will of Iraq's Shiite majority, so crucial to the success of U.S. policy, may be eroding. Strong opposition by a top Shiite cleric to key parts of a U.S. political blueprint for Iraq and the spread of violent protests in Shiite areas suggest a dangerous trend."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Coalition tests Iraq shells for chemical: "An American-led group began testing 36 mortar shells unearthed last week in southern Iraq that may be filled with a liquid blister agent, Danish officials said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. Copter Shot Down in Iraq; Crew Safe: "An Army Apache attack helicopter was shot down Tuesday, the third downed in less than two weeks, though the crew escaped unharmed. In Baghdad, U.S. troops reacting after a deadly roadside bomb shot at a car, killing its Iraqi driver and a 10-year-old boy, relatives said. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Coalition Tests Iraq Shells for Chemical: "An American-led group began testing 36 mortar shells unearthed last week in southern Iraq that may be filled with a liquid blister agent, Danish officials said Tuesday. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Shiite Good Will May Be Eroding in Iraq: "The good will of Iraq's Shiite majority, so crucial to the success of U.S. policy, may be eroding. Strong opposition by a top Shiite cleric to key parts of a U.S. political blueprint for Iraq and the spread of violent protests in Shiite areas suggest a dangerous trend. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Flooding leaves thousands homeless: "Flooding in the southeast of Iraq has destroyed at least 180 homes and forced more than 8,000 people to flee in recent weeks, according to an international NGO working in the area. Two children may have died from water-borne diseases in Al-Fuhood district as a result of the crisis."
In Electronic Iraq
Iran gov't threatens to quit in vote feud: "Iran's reformist government has threatened to resign, and other reformers accused hard-liners Tuesday of treason for disqualifying candidates in next month's parliamentary elections."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Syria envoy rejects Israeli bid for talks: "Syria's U.N. ambassador dismissed an invitation from Israel to resume peace talks, but an Israeli newspaper reported Tuesday that Syrian leader Bashar Assad has dropped a key condition for those negotiations."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Bush admits he wanted regime change before 11 September (13 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
U.S. troops kill Iraqi civilians, kin say: "U.S. soldiers opened fire at a car in Baghdad, killing the driver and a 10-year-old boy, moments after an Army vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, relatives said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
US helicopter crashes west of Baghdad in IraqWar.ru (English)
Coalition Forces 'Likely' Killed 4 Iraqis in IraqWar.ru (English)
Bush admits he wanted regime change before 11 September in IraqWar.ru (English)
America's leaders meet in Mexico in IraqWar.ru (English)
Russian official dismisses reports of arms deliveries to Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Apache Helicopter Crashes: "A U.S. Apache crashed near Habbaniyah on Tuesday. All crew survived the crash, which was most likely caused by hostile fire.
Fox"
In Command Post: Irak
Guerrillas May Have Downed U.S. Chopper, Military Says: "A U.S. Apache helicopter that crashedwest of Baghdad on Tuesday may have been shot down by Iraqiguerrillas, a U.S. military spokesman said. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Seven Iraqis wounded in jobless protests, US helicopter down: "At least seven Iraqis were wounded when a protest against unemployment in southern Iraq turned violent, while a US helicopter crashed near Baghdad. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Hundreds Protest Woman's Arrest in Iraq: "Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people demonstrated Tuesday to protest the arrest of a young woman in Fallujah, the third Iraqi city to explode in public anger against the U.S.-led occupation in as many days. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
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In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Bush's Iraq policy followed on from Clinton: O'Neill: "Former US treasury secretary Paul O'Neill sought to calm the storm over his comments about President George W. Bush's early policy on Iraq. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
O'Neill: I Took No Secret Papers: "The Treasury Dept. says classified documents may have been shown improperly in a 60 Minutes interview with former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. O'Neill says all the papers were cleared by Treasury lawyers."
In CBS News: Iraq Crisis
U.S. Urges Private Arab Investment in Iraq: "A senior U.S. official appealedTuesday for private Gulf Arab investors to play a bigger rolein rebuilding Iraq and undertake long-term ventures there. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Canada: U.S. to Open Iraq Bids to More Countries: "The United States is shiftingits position on which countries will be allowed to bid for asecond round of major reconstruction contracts in Iraq and willallow Canadian firms to compete, a Canadian official said onTuesday. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US Treasury investigating O'Neill after book on Bush's war plans for Iraq: "The US Treasury Department is investigating whether former treasury secretary Paul O'Neill improperly used official documents in a book in which he accuses President George W. Bush of planning to invade Iraq from his earliest days in office. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Seven Iraqis wounded in jobless protests, US helicopter down: "At least seven Iraqis were wounded when a protest against unemployment in southern Iraq turned violent, while a US helicopter crashed near Baghdad. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Shiite good will may be eroding in Iraq: "The good will of Iraq's Shiite majority, so crucial to the success of U.S. policy, may be eroding. Strong opposition by a top Shiite cleric to key parts of a U.S. political blueprint for Iraq and the spread of violent protests in Shiite areas suggest a dangerous trend."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Coalition tests Iraq shells for chemical: "An American-led group began testing 36 mortar shells unearthed last week in southern Iraq that may be filled with a liquid blister agent, Danish officials said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. Copter Shot Down in Iraq; Crew Safe: "An Army Apache attack helicopter was shot down Tuesday, the third downed in less than two weeks, though the crew escaped unharmed. In Baghdad, U.S. troops reacting after a deadly roadside bomb shot at a car, killing its Iraqi driver and a 10-year-old boy, relatives said. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Coalition Tests Iraq Shells for Chemical: "An American-led group began testing 36 mortar shells unearthed last week in southern Iraq that may be filled with a liquid blister agent, Danish officials said Tuesday. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Shiite Good Will May Be Eroding in Iraq: "The good will of Iraq's Shiite majority, so crucial to the success of U.S. policy, may be eroding. Strong opposition by a top Shiite cleric to key parts of a U.S. political blueprint for Iraq and the spread of violent protests in Shiite areas suggest a dangerous trend. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Flooding leaves thousands homeless: "Flooding in the southeast of Iraq has destroyed at least 180 homes and forced more than 8,000 people to flee in recent weeks, according to an international NGO working in the area. Two children may have died from water-borne diseases in Al-Fuhood district as a result of the crisis."
In Electronic Iraq
Iran gov't threatens to quit in vote feud: "Iran's reformist government has threatened to resign, and other reformers accused hard-liners Tuesday of treason for disqualifying candidates in next month's parliamentary elections."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Syria envoy rejects Israeli bid for talks: "Syria's U.N. ambassador dismissed an invitation from Israel to resume peace talks, but an Israeli newspaper reported Tuesday that Syrian leader Bashar Assad has dropped a key condition for those negotiations."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Bush admits he wanted regime change before 11 September (13 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
U.S. troops kill Iraqi civilians, kin say: "U.S. soldiers opened fire at a car in Baghdad, killing the driver and a 10-year-old boy, moments after an Army vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, relatives said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
US helicopter crashes west of Baghdad in IraqWar.ru (English)
Coalition Forces 'Likely' Killed 4 Iraqis in IraqWar.ru (English)
Bush admits he wanted regime change before 11 September in IraqWar.ru (English)
America's leaders meet in Mexico in IraqWar.ru (English)
Russian official dismisses reports of arms deliveries to Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)
Apache Helicopter Crashes: "A U.S. Apache crashed near Habbaniyah on Tuesday. All crew survived the crash, which was most likely caused by hostile fire.
Fox"
In Command Post: Irak
Guerrillas May Have Downed U.S. Chopper, Military Says: "A U.S. Apache helicopter that crashedwest of Baghdad on Tuesday may have been shot down by Iraqiguerrillas, a U.S. military spokesman said. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Seven Iraqis wounded in jobless protests, US helicopter down: "At least seven Iraqis were wounded when a protest against unemployment in southern Iraq turned violent, while a US helicopter crashed near Baghdad. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Hundreds Protest Woman's Arrest in Iraq: "Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people demonstrated Tuesday to protest the arrest of a young woman in Fallujah, the third Iraqi city to explode in public anger against the U.S.-led occupation in as many days. (AP)"
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Monday, January 12, 2004
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Coast to Coast Freedom Ride for Our Troops
Mother of a Soldier
On March 1, 2004, Dan Forant, father of Spc. Daniel Forant III, will begin a 3,000 mile trip by bicycle to benefit our troops serving in Iraq. His journey will begin in Albany, New York and finish in Pasadena, California taking approximately 45 days, weather permitting. Due to a generous offer, Mr. Forant will have a laptop with video and still picture capability whereby that information is sent to New York City via satellite-broadband-uplink. America will be able to watch his daily progress by visiting his site.
Mr. Forant?s website www.supportourtroops.com was established to honor his son and his brave comrades during their deployment in Iraq. The website has grown immeasurably in this short time and has been able to reach out to many service members. Recently he teamed up with the Soldier?s Angels http://soldiersangels.homestead.com in this endeavor to reach out to our troops.
Soldier?s Angels is a website founded by Patti Patton-Bader, mother of Spc. Brandon Varn also deployed to Iraq. Staff includes Susie Feaster, Ana-Marie Smith, Robin Boerner, and Peggy Baker. The Soldier?s Angels mission is to provide aide and comfort to any of the armed forces and their families. To date they have accomplished to send over 2000 care packages to deployed soldiers, helped the wounded at three major military hospitals and aided many military families.
These two groups are?.CALLING ALL AMERICANS?
Please raise up your communities?Help us help them!
We are asking for a donation of $20 from each American family, but any amount will be appreciated. All proceeds will go to benefit our troops. You can contact either website for information on how to make a donation.
Help us show our troops that from the East Coast to the West Coast ?
America Supports You!
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Mother of a Soldier
On March 1, 2004, Dan Forant, father of Spc. Daniel Forant III, will begin a 3,000 mile trip by bicycle to benefit our troops serving in Iraq. His journey will begin in Albany, New York and finish in Pasadena, California taking approximately 45 days, weather permitting. Due to a generous offer, Mr. Forant will have a laptop with video and still picture capability whereby that information is sent to New York City via satellite-broadband-uplink. America will be able to watch his daily progress by visiting his site.
Mr. Forant?s website www.supportourtroops.com was established to honor his son and his brave comrades during their deployment in Iraq. The website has grown immeasurably in this short time and has been able to reach out to many service members. Recently he teamed up with the Soldier?s Angels http://soldiersangels.homestead.com in this endeavor to reach out to our troops.
Soldier?s Angels is a website founded by Patti Patton-Bader, mother of Spc. Brandon Varn also deployed to Iraq. Staff includes Susie Feaster, Ana-Marie Smith, Robin Boerner, and Peggy Baker. The Soldier?s Angels mission is to provide aide and comfort to any of the armed forces and their families. To date they have accomplished to send over 2000 care packages to deployed soldiers, helped the wounded at three major military hospitals and aided many military families.
These two groups are?.CALLING ALL AMERICANS?
Please raise up your communities?Help us help them!
We are asking for a donation of $20 from each American family, but any amount will be appreciated. All proceeds will go to benefit our troops. You can contact either website for information on how to make a donation.
Help us show our troops that from the East Coast to the West Coast ?
America Supports You!
Friday, January 09, 2004
Coast to Coast Freedom Ride for Our Troops
By Peggy Baker
Mother of a Soldier
On March 1, 2004, Dan Forant, father of Spc. Daniel Forant III, will begin a 3,000 mile trip by bicycle to benefit our troops serving in Iraq. His journey will begin in Albany, New York and finish in Pasadena, California taking approximately 45 days, weather permitting. Due to a generous offer, Mr. Forant will have a laptop with video and still picture capability whereby that information is sent to New York City via satellite-broadband-uplink. America will be able to watch his daily progress by visiting his site.
Mr. Forantâ??s website www.supportourtroops.com was established to honor his son and his brave comrades during their deployment in Iraq. The website has grown immeasurably in this short time and has been able to reach out to many service members. Recently he teamed up with the Soldierâ??s Angels http://soldiersangels.homestead.com in this endeavor to reach out to our troops.
Soldierâ??s Angels is a website founded by Patti Patton-Bader, mother of Spc. Brandon Varn also deployed to Iraq. Staff includes Susie Feaster, Ana-Marie Smith, Robin Boerner, and Peggy Baker. The Soldierâ??s Angels mission is to provide aide and comfort to any of the armed forces and their families. To date they have accomplished to send over 2000 care packages to deployed soldiers, helped the wounded at three major military hospitals and aided many military families.
These two groups areâ?¦.CALLING ALL AMERICANSâ?¦
Please raise up your communitiesâ?¦Help us help them!
We are asking for a donation of $20 from each American family, but any amount will be appreciated. All proceeds will go to benefit our troops. You can contact either website for information on how to make a donation.
Help us show our troops that from the East Coast to the West Coast â?¦
America Supports You!
Terror alert level will drop to yellow: "The nation's terror alert level will be lowered one step, to yellow, on Friday, a Homeland Security official said. However, airports and airlines will keep their high alert status."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Iraq mosque blast leaves at least 2 dead: "An explosion ripped through a busy street Friday as worshippers streamed out of a Shiite Muslim mosque after midday prayers in the central town of Baqouba, killing at least two people and wounding dozens of others, doctors and officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush plans missions to the moon, Mars: "President Bush is said to be on the verge of announcing plans to build a permanent science base for men on the moon that could serve as a steppingstone for sending astronauts ultimately on to Mars."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Libya signs $170M jet bombing settlement: "Libya signed a $170 million compensation accord Friday with families of people who died in the 1989 bombing of a French jetliner, its latest overture to the West after decades as an international pariah."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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By Peggy Baker
Mother of a Soldier
On March 1, 2004, Dan Forant, father of Spc. Daniel Forant III, will begin a 3,000 mile trip by bicycle to benefit our troops serving in Iraq. His journey will begin in Albany, New York and finish in Pasadena, California taking approximately 45 days, weather permitting. Due to a generous offer, Mr. Forant will have a laptop with video and still picture capability whereby that information is sent to New York City via satellite-broadband-uplink. America will be able to watch his daily progress by visiting his site.
Mr. Forantâ??s website www.supportourtroops.com was established to honor his son and his brave comrades during their deployment in Iraq. The website has grown immeasurably in this short time and has been able to reach out to many service members. Recently he teamed up with the Soldierâ??s Angels http://soldiersangels.homestead.com in this endeavor to reach out to our troops.
Soldierâ??s Angels is a website founded by Patti Patton-Bader, mother of Spc. Brandon Varn also deployed to Iraq. Staff includes Susie Feaster, Ana-Marie Smith, Robin Boerner, and Peggy Baker. The Soldierâ??s Angels mission is to provide aide and comfort to any of the armed forces and their families. To date they have accomplished to send over 2000 care packages to deployed soldiers, helped the wounded at three major military hospitals and aided many military families.
These two groups areâ?¦.CALLING ALL AMERICANSâ?¦
Please raise up your communitiesâ?¦Help us help them!
We are asking for a donation of $20 from each American family, but any amount will be appreciated. All proceeds will go to benefit our troops. You can contact either website for information on how to make a donation.
Help us show our troops that from the East Coast to the West Coast â?¦
America Supports You!
Terror alert level will drop to yellow: "The nation's terror alert level will be lowered one step, to yellow, on Friday, a Homeland Security official said. However, airports and airlines will keep their high alert status."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Iraq mosque blast leaves at least 2 dead: "An explosion ripped through a busy street Friday as worshippers streamed out of a Shiite Muslim mosque after midday prayers in the central town of Baqouba, killing at least two people and wounding dozens of others, doctors and officials said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Bush plans missions to the moon, Mars: "President Bush is said to be on the verge of announcing plans to build a permanent science base for men on the moon that could serve as a steppingstone for sending astronauts ultimately on to Mars."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Libya signs $170M jet bombing settlement: "Libya signed a $170 million compensation accord Friday with families of people who died in the 1989 bombing of a French jetliner, its latest overture to the West after decades as an international pariah."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Powell: No Smoking Gun Showing Terrorist Ties: "The song remains the same. From NewsMax :
In Command Post: Irak
Syria to Return $200 Million to Iraqis: "Syria plans to return to Iraq $200 million that Saddam Hussein had deposited in Syrian banks, President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday."
In New York Times: World Special
Top British Scientist: 'US climate policy bigger threat to world than terrorism' (9 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Military team seeking WMD pulled out of Iraq (9 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Florida's Harris Corp. Wins Iraqi Media Contract: "U.S. communications equipment makerHarris Corp. said on Thursday it won a $100 million contractfrom the Pentagon to transform Saddam Hussein's state-run mediainto a "world-class" news operation. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. Troops Swoops on Tikrit in Iraqi 'Cleanup' Raid: "U.S. troops in Iraq raided houses andshops across Tikrit late on Thursday in an operation aimed atweeding out remaining resistance in the home town of formerPresident Saddam Hussein. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Threat overstated: "A new report by weapons proliferation experts at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace detail Bush's misrepresentation of the threat posed by Iraq's WMD. Researchers say no evidence of a threat existed strong enough to justify war."
In Alternet: War On Iraq
Norway shuts Cairo embassy over threats: "Norway temporarily closed its embassy in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday because of an undisclosed terror threat, officials said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Memorials held for Egypt jet crash victims: "Weeping as they stared out to sea, families of the 148 people killed in a charter jet crash gathered Thursday at this Egyptian resort to see where their loved ones perished and bid them a painful farewell."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
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Secretary of State Colin Powell acknowledged Thursday that he had seen no "smoking gun, concrete evidence" of ties between Saddam Hussein and the al-Qaida terror network, but insisted that Iraq had had dangerous weapons and needed to be disarmed by force.Here's the link to the full text of the secretary's remarks at the Department of State."
At a State Department news conference, Powell disagreed with a private think tank report that maintained Iraq had not been an imminent threat to the United States. And the secretary defended the case he had made last February before the United Nations for a U.S.-led war to force Saddam from power.
"My presentation ... made it clear that we had seen some links and connections to terrorist organizations over time," Powell said. "I have not seen smoking gun, concrete evidence about the connection, but I think the possibility of such connections did exist and it was prudent to consider them at the time that we did."
In Command Post: Irak
Syria to Return $200 Million to Iraqis: "Syria plans to return to Iraq $200 million that Saddam Hussein had deposited in Syrian banks, President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday."
In New York Times: World Special
Top British Scientist: 'US climate policy bigger threat to world than terrorism' (9 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Military team seeking WMD pulled out of Iraq (9 Jan 04) in Radio Free USA
Florida's Harris Corp. Wins Iraqi Media Contract: "U.S. communications equipment makerHarris Corp. said on Thursday it won a $100 million contractfrom the Pentagon to transform Saddam Hussein's state-run mediainto a "world-class" news operation. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. Troops Swoops on Tikrit in Iraqi 'Cleanup' Raid: "U.S. troops in Iraq raided houses andshops across Tikrit late on Thursday in an operation aimed atweeding out remaining resistance in the home town of formerPresident Saddam Hussein. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Threat overstated: "A new report by weapons proliferation experts at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace detail Bush's misrepresentation of the threat posed by Iraq's WMD. Researchers say no evidence of a threat existed strong enough to justify war."
In Alternet: War On Iraq
Norway shuts Cairo embassy over threats: "Norway temporarily closed its embassy in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday because of an undisclosed terror threat, officials said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Memorials held for Egypt jet crash victims: "Weeping as they stared out to sea, families of the 148 people killed in a charter jet crash gathered Thursday at this Egyptian resort to see where their loved ones perished and bid them a painful farewell."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Thursday, January 08, 2004
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On the right frequency
01/05/04
By RHODA A. PICKETT
Staff Reporter
Ham radios can save lives.
Clyde McAfee said he was reminded of that last week when he received a Christmas card from Eric Lind of North Carolina. Scribbled almost the length of the card was a personal note that gave quick details about the morning of April 21, 2001.
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"Clyde, you don't actually know me, but I'm the skipper of the Lansa, a Bristol 29.9-foot sailboat," Lind's note began. "On 01 you heard my transmissions on the marine SSB and notified the Coast Guard."
At the time, McAfee was sitting at his ham radio on U.S. 45 in Eight Mile near the northern end of the Prichard city limits and heard the distress call of a sailboat captain the U.S. Coast Guard said was 75 nautical miles northwest of Cuba.
Lind said he had lost McAfee's contact information but recently found it "reorganizing some files."
"I wanted to thank you for your concern," Lind wrote. "I always wondered how the Coast Guard became aware. At the time I didn't consider it an emergency, however, the water at one point had gotten to my knees below in the salon. Looking back on it you were right to notify them."
To the untrained eye, the building behind McAfee's house looks like many hobby shops. Even the nearby 100-foot antenna may not spark curiosity.
But step inside and you soon discover that the high frequency radio along with a Morse code transmitter and a citizen's band radio transform the little shack in Eight Mile into a conduit to the world. McAfee, 61, has the call letters KG4BVR. The Federal Communications Commission issues the call letters to each amateur radio operator.
Coast Guard Petty officer Jonathan McCool, a public affairs officer for the Coast Guard in New Orleans, confirmed that on April 21, 2001, at 8:37 a.m. EST, a call went to Coast Guard officials in Miami, who received a relayed message from McAfee saying that Lind was taking on water after losing a seal. McAfee also told Coast Guard officials that Lind said he had a pump and a raft.
The Coast Guard dispatched a C-130 cargo airplane to find the Lansa. Eventually, a commercial vessel offered to assist and intercepted the Lansa, McCool said.
McAfee remained in contact with Lind and communicated with the Coast Guard six times. Lind was eventually able to replace the anchor locking plug that had become dislodged and continue his voyage, McCool said.
"It looks like a happy ending," McCool said.
The incident still gives McAfee a thrill.
"The main thing we do is help people in distress," he said. "That's what we're here for, to serve them."
In a world of cellular telephones and the Internet, ham radio operators may appear to some like technological dinosaurs stuck in time. But even during and following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, ham radio operators monitored the various frequencies listening for unusual traffic and relaying messages, McAfee said.
And the retiree from the Elf Atochem -- now called Atofina -- plant in Axis showed that he is never alone. He sat in front of his radio, pushed the lever on his microphone and told his fellow listeners that he was performing a demonstration and asked for anyone to call back.
Dave from Oklahoma, who began his hobby in the 1960s, spoke up. As did Bill from North Carolina. There was another Dave from Austin, Texas, and Al from Crossville, Tenn., and Phil from Las Vegas, jokingly referred to as Lost Wages.
To even get on the air, they all had to pass a test administered by the Federal Communications Commission. They then receive a "call" that's a combination of numbers and letters. Everyone has to learn "standard phonetics," the language of amateur radio, and Morse code, an international code that is a series of dots and dashes used for transmitting messages.
McAfee mostly monitors the Maritime Mobile Service Network and the Intercontinental Amateur Traffic Net, which are on separate frequencies. And covering nearly every inch of one wall are various cards representing different stations from around the world with whom McAfee has communicated: Belgium, Great Britain, Slovakia, Germany, as well as cards from all over the United States.
Outside, a 100-foot antenna and an aluminum ladder that serves as a backup antenna help bring the outside world to one corner of Eight Mile.
"You meet the most interesting people," said McAfee. "You never know who's an amateur operator."
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Ham radios can save lives.
Clyde McAfee said he was reminded of that last week when he received a Christmas card from Eric Lind of North Carolina. Scribbled almost the length of the card was a personal note that gave quick details about the morning of April 21, 2001.
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"Clyde, you don't actually know me, but I'm the skipper of the Lansa, a Bristol 29.9-foot sailboat," Lind's note began. "On 01 you heard my transmissions on the marine SSB and notified the Coast Guard."
At the time, McAfee was sitting at his ham radio on U.S. 45 in Eight Mile near the northern end of the Prichard city limits and heard the distress call of a sailboat captain the U.S. Coast Guard said was 75 nautical miles northwest of Cuba.
Lind said he had lost McAfee's contact information but recently found it "reorganizing some files."
"I wanted to thank you for your concern," Lind wrote. "I always wondered how the Coast Guard became aware. At the time I didn't consider it an emergency, however, the water at one point had gotten to my knees below in the salon. Looking back on it you were right to notify them."
To the untrained eye, the building behind McAfee's house looks like many hobby shops. Even the nearby 100-foot antenna may not spark curiosity.
But step inside and you soon discover that the high frequency radio along with a Morse code transmitter and a citizen's band radio transform the little shack in Eight Mile into a conduit to the world. McAfee, 61, has the call letters KG4BVR. The Federal Communications Commission issues the call letters to each amateur radio operator.
Coast Guard Petty officer Jonathan McCool, a public affairs officer for the Coast Guard in New Orleans, confirmed that on April 21, 2001, at 8:37 a.m. EST, a call went to Coast Guard officials in Miami, who received a relayed message from McAfee saying that Lind was taking on water after losing a seal. McAfee also told Coast Guard officials that Lind said he had a pump and a raft.
The Coast Guard dispatched a C-130 cargo airplane to find the Lansa. Eventually, a commercial vessel offered to assist and intercepted the Lansa, McCool said.
McAfee remained in contact with Lind and communicated with the Coast Guard six times. Lind was eventually able to replace the anchor locking plug that had become dislodged and continue his voyage, McCool said.
"It looks like a happy ending," McCool said.
The incident still gives McAfee a thrill.
"The main thing we do is help people in distress," he said. "That's what we're here for, to serve them."
In a world of cellular telephones and the Internet, ham radio operators may appear to some like technological dinosaurs stuck in time. But even during and following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, ham radio operators monitored the various frequencies listening for unusual traffic and relaying messages, McAfee said.
And the retiree from the Elf Atochem -- now called Atofina -- plant in Axis showed that he is never alone. He sat in front of his radio, pushed the lever on his microphone and told his fellow listeners that he was performing a demonstration and asked for anyone to call back.
Dave from Oklahoma, who began his hobby in the 1960s, spoke up. As did Bill from North Carolina. There was another Dave from Austin, Texas, and Al from Crossville, Tenn., and Phil from Las Vegas, jokingly referred to as Lost Wages.
To even get on the air, they all had to pass a test administered by the Federal Communications Commission. They then receive a "call" that's a combination of numbers and letters. Everyone has to learn "standard phonetics," the language of amateur radio, and Morse code, an international code that is a series of dots and dashes used for transmitting messages.
McAfee mostly monitors the Maritime Mobile Service Network and the Intercontinental Amateur Traffic Net, which are on separate frequencies. And covering nearly every inch of one wall are various cards representing different stations from around the world with whom McAfee has communicated: Belgium, Great Britain, Slovakia, Germany, as well as cards from all over the United States.
Outside, a 100-foot antenna and an aluminum ladder that serves as a backup antenna help bring the outside world to one corner of Eight Mile.
"You meet the most interesting people," said McAfee. "You never know who's an amateur operator."
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Monday, January 05, 2004
Dear "Army Mom,"
Dec 18, 2003
Dear "Army Mom,"
Just wanted to take a second to tell you what happened in Iraq today. It was raining - and I was just coming in to my headquarters when when I passed by one of my newer soldiers - an immigrant from the former Soviet Union - and one of my BEST privates.
I was stopped in my tracks, for behold - on such a dreary day he was smiling. I was being funny (at first) and I said "awww you got a package with some goodies? Who sent that to you?" And as I expected to hear him say "my mom (or something like that)" he turned his face to me and said "I don't know...." he had a smile on his face.....and as I saw his eyes glazing he said " ...that's why I was smiling" and at that my eyes began to glaze too.
I can never take for granted their service, not for one minute - not for one second. And now...even in a hell hole like this - God has sent yet another Angel.
I'll bet you didn't know that did you? How truly amazing - how close we come to God in such a far away place.
And how silly I am for thinking that this private's safety is for me only to keep. Seems there are many who share this burden-and make me sleep sound.
You made one of my soldiers smile today - sitting there by himself - and for that, you have touched my soul.
I'd thank you, but that's not why Angels do what they do (I know). So instead I'll just say - Well Done! You can rest easy, message received. And I'll do my best to bring them home. I owe God one ;-)
Thank you from my soul,
PS From the Fourth Army son of a mom like you no doubt.Iraq War News
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Dear "Army Mom,"
Just wanted to take a second to tell you what happened in Iraq today. It was raining - and I was just coming in to my headquarters when when I passed by one of my newer soldiers - an immigrant from the former Soviet Union - and one of my BEST privates.
I was stopped in my tracks, for behold - on such a dreary day he was smiling. I was being funny (at first) and I said "awww you got a package with some goodies? Who sent that to you?" And as I expected to hear him say "my mom (or something like that)" he turned his face to me and said "I don't know...." he had a smile on his face.....and as I saw his eyes glazing he said " ...that's why I was smiling" and at that my eyes began to glaze too.
I can never take for granted their service, not for one minute - not for one second. And now...even in a hell hole like this - God has sent yet another Angel.
I'll bet you didn't know that did you? How truly amazing - how close we come to God in such a far away place.
And how silly I am for thinking that this private's safety is for me only to keep. Seems there are many who share this burden-and make me sleep sound.
You made one of my soldiers smile today - sitting there by himself - and for that, you have touched my soul.
I'd thank you, but that's not why Angels do what they do (I know). So instead I'll just say - Well Done! You can rest easy, message received. And I'll do my best to bring them home. I owe God one ;-)
Thank you from my soul,
PS From the Fourth Army son of a mom like you no doubt.Iraq War News
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Transfer of Power to Iraqis Scheduled: "After eight months of debate and delay, the United States this week will formally launch the handover of power to Iraq with the final game plan still not fully in place. (washingtonpost.com)"
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A Daily Look at Iraq U.S. Military Deaths: "As of Friday, Jan. 2, 483 U.S. service members have died since the beginning of military operations in Iraq, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 330 died as a result of hostile action and 153 died of non-hostile causes, the department said. (AP)"
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G.I. Killed and Two Wounded by Mortar Fire at Iraq Base: "The region in and around Baghdad continued to be the scene of one of the most intensive American offensives of the war on Saturday."
In New York Times: World Special
For G.I.'s, Pride in War Efforts but Doubts About Iraq's Future: "Soldiers across Iraq expressed a complex set of emotions and sentiments toward their rebuilding mission."
In New York Times: World Special
Making Compromises to Keep a Country Whole: "To avoid sectarian conflict in Iraq, some experts say the U.S. faces the challenge of introducing a less familiar version of democracy."
In New York Times: World Special
Four Iraqis, three US troops killed in renewed bloodshed: "Four Iraqis were killed when a US convoy opened fire on their car in northern Iraq as three US soldiers were confirmed dead in separate insurgency attacks. (AFP)"
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UK Soldiers Kicked Iraqi Prisoner to Death - Report: "Eight young Iraqis arrested in thesouthern Iraqi town of Basra last year were assaulted byBritish soldiers, and one of them died of his injuries, aBritish newspaper said in its Sunday edition. (Reuters)"
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Controlling what we hear from Iraq: "I learned yesterday that one of the main sites which posts the writings of independent journalists and activists in Iraq, electronicIraq.net, has been banned from at least one of the US military bases in Iraq. Celebrate free speech, read a banned website! Like other repressive dictatorships and regimes, the US military has now followed suit in Iraq by attempting to select what its personnel should and should not read. It is happening at home in the US as well. Dahr Jamail writes about attacks against US forces and how the US media and military are reporting these incidents."
In Electronic Iraq
13 Journalists Killed Covering Iraq War: "Thirteen journalists were killed last year covering the war in Iraq, the highest death toll for the media in a single country since 1995, a watchdog group said Friday. (AP)"
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Iranians treated at U.S field hospital: "Weary and dusty, wheezing and bleeding, people of the quake-hit Iranian city of Bam filed into a field hospital where American volunteers worked around the clock to provide medical aid, transcending two decades of hostility between the two countries."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Groups raise $1M for Iran quake victims: "Iranian-American groups have raised more than $1 million to help victims of last week's deadly earthquake in Iran, money that some hope will improve relations between the countries."
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