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Harold's Flag By Lion Bob MacLeay Early in the morning of Feb. 12, 1945, Harold was the first man killed in our battalion as we fought to liberate the small town of Vianden, Luxembourg, which proved to be the last action in the Battle of the Bulge. I was wounded some hours later and was being evacuated when the jeep swerved to avoid something in the road that I had not seen. The swerving motion caused me to lean out on the right side of the jeep and I looked down to see a man's leg, severed at the hip,...

BAN DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE! Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death. Dihydrogen monoxide: is also known as hydroxl acid, and is the major component of acid rain. contributes to the "greenhouse ...

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A Woman's Place Is Not In The SAS BY MICHAEL EVANS, DEFENCE EDITOR The Chief of Defence Staff fires a parting shot on the future of the Armed Forces THE prospect of women serving in the SAS and in other combat roles was rejected yesterday by General Sir Charles Guthrie, the retiring Chief of Defence Staff and a former officer in the elite regiment. Sir Charles, the Government's top military adviser, also issued a warning that political correctness, equal opportunity for its own sake and "barmy ideas" could damage the Armed Forces' unrivalled reputation around the world. Speaking on the ...

The most recent controversy surrounding ex-President Clinton is, as always, a creature of enormous size, with octopus-like tentacles extending and overlapping in all directions. And, as always, one hardly knows where to begin. Which tentacle is most lethal? Which is most criminal? Which shows the poorest judgment and most serious character deficiency? Which best demonstrates the classic Clinton contempt for the American people? Which best illustrates the overarching avarice of the Clintons? We all knew, even prior to his graceless departure from Washington, that he would not be able to leave the stage. He was, is, and always will be ...

Several years ago I was so poor I didn’t have to pay income tax. After taking deductions for the business expenses that ate all my profits, I had no taxable income. Of course, being free from taxes was little consolation because this condition also left me hungry and without access to medical care. I still remember what it was like to be poor. This might help explain why I have a heart for those who are in poverty now. When I sit down to determine who to support with my regular giving, God points me to those who defend and ...

RELAX, GEORGE W. BUSH WILL DO JUST FINE WHAT I KNOW ABOUT OUR NEW PRESIDENT By: Robert Moon A lot has been said about George W Bush and what type of president he'll make. Many have said he is dumb and has just surrounded himself with people from his father's administration. That he is too conservative and is destined to fail. Many others have said that he is showing true leadership by surrounding himself with seasoned professionals. The biggest fear about President Bush seems to be that he'll end up like his father, give in to the liberals and end ...

Over two thousand years ago, an ancient Chinese warrior wrote a brief book on warfare. His name was Sun Tzu. His book, The Art of War, is now a staple for virtually any military strategic training. Sun Tzu barely mentioned weaponry. Instead, he focused on strategies. Strategies that convert to winning and losing. His insights into the nature of competition, battle and diplomacy apply to virtually every aspect of life, from the battlefield to the boardroom, from the football arena to the global arena.. Within this context, let's briefly examine the greatest challenges of our four most recent American presidents. ...