Every day now more and more Americans are waking up to the realization of a fact that many of us were aware of, that most of the rest of the world was aware of, as far back as early 2003 - the fact that sending our military into Iraq would be a disastrous mistake, that it would cut a wound so deep and so wide throughout the Muslim world, decades would pass before healing would ever be possible. But the deed was done, and the consequences are now shaping up to be even worse than those of us who opposed the war had anticipated. Death, suffering, poverty, disease, and conflict are going to plague the Iraqi people for many years to come. And yet those responsible don't seem to be overly concerned about the destruction they've wrought. Is this possibly because their priorities, carved in stone some twenty or thirty years ago, have always been about control of the region's resources and never about the welfare of it's inhabitants. Motivated not so much by greed as by fear really, are they trying desperately to stave off an impending approach of the peak oil phenomenon? Is it their hope to grab up as much of the world's remaining fossil fuels as they can so that, when the wells begin to dry up, we Americans, along with those we call allies, will be assured an extra degree of comfort while the rest of the world scrambles about for diminishing supplies of heat, electricity, water, and food? If so, then what a proud day it is for all of us in whose name this is being done.
- Ground Zero � Many New York visitors want to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrible events of September 11, 2001. Today, you can take a guided tour of the site for around $20, or visit it on your own for less. While you�re there, you might want to visit St. Paul�s Chapel on Broadway and Fulton Streets near the area. An impromptu memorial has grown there, with messages from visitors in many languages.Since every good dog leads with his nose, your trip to Atlanta can have no better starting place than in one of the many gourmet treat shops catering to canines. Pampered pups will find treats, supplements, and just about everything a well-groomed dog needs to keep his coat shiny and teeth white. Scrumptious hand-decorated biscuits, canine confections, and specialty grooming products are available from several fine retailers around town.Sniffing Out the Pet-Friendly Spots in Atlanta- Museums � There�s MOMA, the Met, the Guggenheim, the Whitney, the Natural History Museum, and many other world-famous New York City museums. Visiting all of them would cost a fortune, right? Not necessarily. There are several options for the cash-poor here. First, you could arrange to take a tour � for around $50, you can visit most of New York�s most famous museums. But there are plenty of free museums, too � including the American Folk Art Museum, urban art particular to New York at the Urban Center Gallery, and the National Museum of the American Indian, which has the largest collection in the world devoted solely to Native American culture and history. But if you don�t feel a visit to New York is complete without a tour of some of the famous museums mentioned above, then go see them on a �pay what you wish� night � MOMA�s, the Whitney, and the Guggenheim are all �pay what you wish� Friday evenings, and although not everyone is aware of it, the Met and the Brookly!THE SITESCollegiate Pups Make the GradeFor boutique shopping with a bit of history, Stone Mountain Village is the place to see. Taking a stroll along Main Street is like stepping into the past. Little has changed from the time when summers were spent sipping lemonade on the veranda and the most important decision was which dance to attend on Saturday. You'll feel like Scarlett O'Hara as you wander the streets of this charming burg, the air heavy with the scent of gardenias. Located just east of Atlanta, this delightful little town is a haven for dog lovers and features one of five off-leash parks in the area.Remember, you can find a vacation that matches your budget as long as you�re willing to be flexible and creative � even in New York. There are many online resources you can use to plan an exciting but realistic vacation to the Big Apple. Have fun, and good luck!"I'm gonna go over there and kill 'em all." (3)(2) Kirk Semple (06 August, 2006) "Iraq Rape-Murder Hearing Focuses on Role of Ex-G.I." The New York Times"all Iraqis are bad people." (2)(1) Andrew Tilghman (30 July, 2006) "Encountering Steven Green" washingtonpost.comTHE FOODI wonder also if the four "recruits" to this mission were aware beforehand that murder would be on the day's menu. Oh well, too late to worry about that now. Now they sit in their cells and wait. Now there's no shortage of time for them to contemplate the events of March 12th and to regurgitate over and over again in their minds the actions they chose to pursue that day.Getting there is Half the Fun
(3) Sarah Childress and Michael Hirsh (07 August, 2006) "An Itchy Finger" MSNBC/Newsweek National News
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