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ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings Dies at 67 (AP)

I think this is sad I really liked this reporter, the big ones are all dissappering. too sad
ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings Dies at 67 (AP) - AP - Peter Jennings, the suave, Canadian-born broadcaster who delivered the news to Americans each night in five separate decades, died Sunday. He was 67. [Yahoo]

Contractors, military in 'bidding war' (USATODAY.com)

Experienced military explosives specialists can earn $250,000 a year or more working for the private companies. ----SHIT I shoulda worked with explosives!!

Contractors, military in 'bidding war' (USATODAY.com) - USATODAY.com - The military has hired private companies at a nearly $1 billion cost to help dispose of Saddam Hussein's arsenal. That spending has created fierce competition for that's draining the military's ranks of explosives experts. In the military specialists earn one-fifth of what they would in the private sector. [Iraq]

Saudi King Fahd dies, Abdullah replaces him (Reuters)

Oh boy Gas prices gonna jump ..abit but the new king says things should remain the same..
Saudi King Fahd dies, Abdullah replaces him (Reuters) - Reuters - Saudi Arabia's King Fahd died on Monday
and Crown Prince Abdullah was swiftly pronounced monarch of the
world's largest oil exporter and a key U.S. ally.
[Yahoo]

Iran Poised to Restart Nuclear Activities (AP)

Ok here we go again, they say its not for use in weapons.. WTF else do they make?
Iran Poised to Restart Nuclear Activities (AP) - AP - Iranian technicians will break U.N. seals on the Isfahan nuclear plant on Monday, allowing uranium processing to resume, a spokesman for Iran's Supreme National Security Council said. [Yahoo]

Teen gives 169,000 gifts from the heart

I think this is great, this kid did something and it means something to so many. the troops need to know that there supported and this helps allot for them.

Teen gives 169,000 gifts from the heart - WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 18, 2005) – For 14-year-old Jenessa Largent, answering her Call to Duty does not mean wearing a uniform. She believes her responsibility is binding troops with their loved ones back home and showing them she appreciates their sacrifice. [Army]

U.K. Officials Face Big Task in Bombings (AP)

This is Sad Really Sad, I think there trying to do to the UK what they Pulled off With Spain and get them to wimp out. I dont think they will Will Ya Brits? ;p Lock and Load cuz I think The Heathens want Your Fish n Chips!! I feel sad they Killed those people, I also find it funny many times the allies look bad to the world, but when these things happen they condem it then a month later seem to forget what they did and want to blame the allies for something else... cast the first Stone.

U.K. Officials Face Big Task in Bombings (AP) - AP - British investigators face the daunting task of scrutinizing hours of closed circuit television footage, sifting through tons of wreckage and analyzing tiny traces of explosives to find those responsible for Thursday's deadly explosions in London. Time may not be on their side. [Yahoo]

U.S. Soldier Killed, Two Wounded in Iraq (AP)

At least 1,745 members of the U.S. military had died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003...

If not America then Who?

U.S. Soldier Killed, Two Wounded in Iraq (AP) - AP - A U.S. soldier from Task Force Liberty was killed and two were wounded Tuesday by a roadside bomb northeast of Baghdad, the military said. [Iraq]

Cities, Homeowners Clash Over Land Rights

Cities, Homeowners Clash Over Land Rights
By MATT APUZZO
Associated Press Writer

June 25, 2005, 3:02 PM EDT

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- When a divided Supreme Court broadened the government's right to seize private property this past week, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor painted a grim portrait of what she saw coming.

She said wealthy investors and city leaders had been given the power to run people from their homes to make way for new development. The line between public and private property has been blurred, O'Connor said in her dissent, and no home is safe.

While municipal leaders say O'Connor's view is unrealistic, people who have fought eminent domain say it's already here.

House Approves Flag-Burning Amendment (AP)

I think this is great we should deport any heathen caught burning a flag!!!

House Approves Flag-Burning Amendment (AP) - AP - The House on Wednesday approved a constitutional amendment that would give Congress the power to ban desecration of the American flag, a measure that for the first time stands a chance of passing the Senate as well. [Yahoo]

DreamQuest Software Donates Games to Entertain Troops

I thought this was really cool of this company, to help out in there own way.

DreamQuest Software Donates Games to Entertain Troops - Video game business on a mission to provide their own R and R
Boulder, CO (June 20, 2005)- In their largest humanitarian campaign to
date, DreamQuest Software recently announced their efforts to supply
the
United States Armed Forces overseas with some well-deserved relaxation.
From now until July 31st, the Colorado-based company is pledging to
donate one "DQ Fun Pack", consisting of their award-winning card &
board
game software, deck of playing cards, and personalized thank you note,
for every purchase made on their web site at www.dq.com.

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