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Saturday, 29 March 2008

U.S. Iraq War Death Toll Hits 4,000
Topic: Military

Subject	U.S. IRAQ WAR DEATH TOLL HITS 4,000
DateCreated	3/29/2008 1:48:00 AM
PostedDate	3/29/2008 1:20:00 AM
Body	American deaths in The Iraq War recently reached the 4,000 mark. As if this wasn’t bad enough, the number of military personnel wounded has surpassed 29,000! Add to this the number of Iraqi and coalition partner lives lost, and the ever mounting financial costs, and it’s evident to me that enough is enough! While George Bush is listening to so-called divine voices for guidance (mental illness or his huge dish ears picking up broadcasts are most likely the source), thousands upon thousands of real voices are calling for an end to his blunder. John McCain might want to put American lives at risk for another hundred years in Iraq, but I certainly don’t! End the madness of Bush’s blunder and bring our brave troops home...THOSE WHO ARE STILL ALIVE! For more on military issues CLICK HERE

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 1:20 AM CDT
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 3:35 PM CST
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Tuesday, 11 March 2008

High Suicide Rates For Iraq War Veterans
Topic: Military

Subject	HIGH SUICIDE RATES FOR IRAQ WAR VETERANS
DateCreated	3/11/2008 11:17:00 PM
PostedDate	3/11/2008 9:54:00 PM
Body	I watched The Montel Williams Show today and sat stunned as I listened to veterans and others talk about the continuing problems of Iraq War veterans, once they return home. The horrors of war are leaving our vets to deal with the various effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and they need help now! Numerous mental/emotional problems are tormenting our brave military personnel, and in far too many cases this torment results in suicide! Suicide rates for Iraq War vets have reached 17 per 100,000 troops! This is totally unacceptable! I truly don’t think humans were made to withstand the constant stresses and ugliness of war. Our troops are going through extended deployments and multiple rotations in a war seemingly without end. How can we expect our troops to face constant death, while seeing the ugly face of death in torn flesh and ripped body parts, without snapping? Our government sent them to Iraq to fight, and in many cases die for political reasons. That same government needs to cut the political bullshit and properly care for our walking wounded once they’ve returned! Those vets that have been fortunate enough to survive Bush’s blunder in Iraq deserve the finest medical care, and the utmost assistance in their return to civilian life. Mr.Bush, and whoever becomes the next president, listen up...SUPPORT THE TROOPS WITH DEEDS, NOT WORDS! OUR TROOPS NEED COMPREHENSIVE CARE --MIND, BODY AND SOUL! GIVE IT TO THEM NOW!!! Any vets who are feeling suicidal can contact: The U.S. Veterans Affairs Dept. Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 For more on military issues CLICK HERE

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 9:54 PM CDT
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 2:41 PM CST
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Thursday, 14 February 2008

Winter Vacations
Topic: Travel/Recreation

Subject	WINTER VACATIONS
DateCreated	2/14/2008 10:14:00 AM
PostedDate	2/14/2008 8:07:00 AM
Body	If you're tired of all of the snow and looking to get away check out TRAVEL BOOKS & VACATIONS for vacation deals. Whether you're looking for vacation packages, cruises, airline reservations, or some other mode of escape from the cold, it's all available there. Book a trip and enjoy.

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 8:07 AM CST
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 3:37 PM CST
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Obama Sweeps Potomac Primaries!
Topic: Politics

Subject	OBAMA SWEEPS POTOMAC PRIMARIES!!
DateCreated	2/14/2008 10:21:00 AM
PostedDate	2/13/2008 10:15:00 PM
Body	Sen. Obama's campaign of hope and his message of change swept to victory against "The Clintons" once again; this time in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. For vote totals CLICK HERE. President Barack Obama has a nice ring to it.

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 10:15 PM CST
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 3:37 PM CST
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Wednesday, 6 February 2008

Obama Wins Majority On Super Tuesday!
Topic: Politics

Subject	OBAMA WINS MAJORITY ON SUPER TUESDAY!
DateCreated	2/6/2008 5:49:00 AM
PostedDate	2/6/2008 5:35:00 AM
Body	He's done it again! Sen. Barack Obama has once again proved the pundits and pollsters wrong by winning where and when he wasn't supposed to. From coast to coast, the Obama for change campaign defeated "The Clintons," taking a majority of the states up for grabs in the Super Tuesday Democratic Party primaries. He won Illinois, Alaska, Missouri, Utah, Minnesota, Georgia, Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, North Dakota, Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, and is leading at the moment with over 90% of the vote counted in New Mexico. For state by state results go to CNN The people of America are speaking loudly! The time for change is now, and the candidate to bring that change to fruition is Barack Obama!

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 5:35 AM CST
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 3:39 PM CST
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Sunday, 27 January 2008

Obama Endorsed By Caroline While Crushing Clintons In Carolina!!!
Topic: Politics

Subject	OBAMA ENDORSED BY CAROLINE WHILE CRUSHING CLINTONS IN CAROLINA!!!
DateCreated	1/27/2008 2:17:00 AM
PostedDate	1/27/2008 1:52:00 AM
Body	Saturday was a great day for Senator Barack Obama as he picked up a big endorsement, and an even bigger primary win. Caroline Kennedy, daughter of slain former President John F. Kennedy, has endorsed Sen. Obama in the race for the White House. In the South Carolina Democratic Party Primary Sen. Barack Obama rolled to a lopsided victory over Hillary Clinton & hubby, and John Edwards. Sen. Obama captured 55% of the vote, to the Clintons' 27%, and John Edwards' less than 20%. Chants of YES WE CAN" are being heard all across America tonight as the Obama change campaign moves on into the next primary states. COME OUT AND VOTE FOR SENATOR BARACK OBAMA ON SUPER TUESDAY!!! TOGETHER WITH SEN. OBAMA YES WE CAN CHANGE AMERICA!!!

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 1:52 AM CST
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 2:45 PM CST
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Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Clinton Sleeps on MLK While Obama's Support Grows!
Topic: Politics

Subject	CLINTON SLEEPS ON MLK WHILE OBAMA'S SUPPORT GROWS!
DateCreated	1/22/2008 7:36:00 PM
PostedDate	1/22/2008 7:12:00 PM
Body	While former President Bill Clinton is sleeping at tributes for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Sen. Hillary Clinton continues to try to distort Sen. Obama's comments and record, support in South Carolina --the next primary state for Democrats-- continues to grow for Obama. Even as Sen. Clinton lashed out during the recent South Carolina Democratic Party debate, polls show Sen. Obama with a significant lead. People are tired of the old guard and want something --and someone-- new. The voters in South Carolina will send that message with an Obama primary victory.

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 7:12 PM CST
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 3:40 PM CST
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Tuesday, 8 January 2008

Barack Obama For President
Topic: Politics

Subject	BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!
DateCreated	1/8/2008 1:36:00 AM
PostedDate	1/8/2008 1:23:00 AM
Body	I'd just like to say openly that I endorse the Senator from my home state of Illinois to be the next President of the United States of America -- Senator Barack Obama! I feel that Sen. Obama will pay attention to the healthcare needs of Americans by giving us an affordable healthcare plan. I also feel that he will actually attempt to target and eliminate Osama Bin Laden, regardless of where he finds refuge; and I honestly feel that he is the freshest candidate in the race, and most apt to make real change in the country. Visit The Barack Obama Campaign Online and The Barack Obama Myspace Page. Support the Senator in his bid to make history!!!

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 1:23 AM CST
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 2:47 PM CST
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Friday, 23 November 2007

Pakistani JF-17 Get Greenlight With Russian Engine
Topic: Military

Subject	PAKISTANâ€™S JF-17 GETS GREENLIGHT WITH RUSSIAN ENGINE
DateCreated	11/23/2007 11:02:00 PM
PostedDate	11/23/2007 10:21:00 PM
Body	The Chinese/Pakistani produced JF-17/FC-1 jet fighter was developed to meet Pakistan's air defense needs, while establishing a domestic capability to produce military aircraft. This was necessary for Pakistan due to a history of reliance on foreign arms (i.e. the U.S. made F-16), thus making the country vulnerable to arms embargoes. With a history of wars with her arch-rival India, Pakistan wanted to establish a domestic capability to guarantee the supply of quality arms. Consequently, in collaboration with China, the JF-17/FC-1 program was initiated and brought to fruition in 2007. The aircraft and its avionics are produced by China and Pakistan, but the engine is Russian. Herein lies the problem. India is a major arms customer for the Russians --as is China-- and India used this position to pressure the Russians into denying Chinese re-export of its RD-93 engine. This put the JF-17 program into limbo, as Chinese turbofan engine technology has not yet matured enough to produce a comparable engine. After facing mounting interest from other nations in the relatively inexpensive fighter ($20 million U.S.) Russia has finally given the go ahead for China to re-export the RD-93 engine. Pakistan has already approved purchase and co-production of the JF-17, with plans to induct between 150-300 aircraft. Other countries expected to purchase the 4th generation jet fighter are Algeria, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh. Nations expressing interest include Iran, Burma, Lebanon and Sri Lanka. For ALL things military such as surplus, books, military polls, documentaries, battlefield tour packages, MIG jet flights and more CLICK HERE

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 10:21 PM CST
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 3:42 PM CST
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Tuesday, 9 October 2007

Halloween Haunts: Chicago Ghost Tours
Topic: Halloween

Subject	HALLOWEEN HAUNTS: CHICAGO GHOST TOURS
DateCreated	10/8/2007 5:34:00 PM
PostedDate	10/9/2007 1:42:00 PM
Body	For those who walk among the living and who crave a bit of ghoulish excitement during the fright season, here are a few ghost tours around Chicagoland: EXCURSIONS INTO THE UNKNOWN RICHARD CROWE'S CHICAGO SUPERNATURAL TOURS *URSULA BIELSKI'S CHICAGO HAUNTINGS CHICAGO GHOST TOURS for those looking for more family type Halloween activities check out BENGSTON'S PUMPKIN FARM Lastly, for those who prefer a good scary book or movie at home, you can visit CLASSIC HORROR BOOKS & MOVIES and PARANORMAL BOOKS HAPPY HAUNTINGS!!!

Posted by Steven Whitehurst at 1:42 PM CDT
Updated: Wednesday, 25 February 2015 2:48 PM CST
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