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THE ROCK I'm told that there is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy. 25 in rural Iowa. For generations kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back the rock received its latest paint job and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Be sure to scroll down and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock.  I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.    ...

BAGHDAD , Iraq – Three North African terrorists were killed during security operations in northern Mosul August 27th. Tips from concerned citizens and recently acquired intelligence led Multi-National forces to the safe house where they found and killed the foreign terrorists. · Abu Mujahir, Tunisian, was a facilitator of foreign fighters and foreign suicide bombers in the Mosul area. He is also alleged to have received and dispersed money from Abu Khallad to finance fighters under his control. Abu Khallad's death at the hands of Coalition forces was officially reported on August 27th. · Abu Dur , Algerian, was subordinate...

Wednesday, August 13, 2003 Letters to the Editor See the good Americans are doing By GLENN MUELLER, Bismarck (The writer is serving in Iraq with the 957th Engineering Co. of the North Dakota Army National Guard. -- Editor) Evil is like cancer -- the longer it is left unattended, the more it spreads and becomes life-threatening to that which is good and healthy. Saddam is an evil, self-serving human being who, in my opinion, viewed himself as the god of Iraq, maybe even as the god of Muslims. He reminds me of Jim Jones, whose cult resulted in so many...