Body armour is helpful. In August 2004 1112 US soldiers were wounded in action in Iraq and 72 killed (15.4:1) while last April there were 876 WiA and 147 dead (6:1).

Abu Musab al-Zaqawi loses another leg as the US kills civilians in air raid on Falluja

The Deluxe Emergency Preparedness Kit (Adult, 3-day) for $64.95 is superior to the $49.95 Emergency Preparedness Kit (Adult, 3-day) as the backpack has self-repairable zippers, the food bars are United States Coast Guard approved and the plastic sheeting (10’x10′) was tested in accordance with United States Mil Std 282. The duct tape is identical in both kits, which are available at the American Red Cross Store.

May I ask Israel to spare my country in their ‘global’ war on Hamas? Thanks.

US fines Iberia for breaking embargo on Cuba. “It remains unclear why the US Treasury waited four years to impose a penalty.”

Says the Royal Institute for International Affairs: “transnational or regional dynamics could overtake Iraq, such that it becomes simply the epicentre of a broader reconfiguring of Sunni/Shi’a, Arab/Iranian and Kurdish geopolitics – a ‘regional remake’.” … “While some Israelis see advantages in the collapse of central authority in Iraq, the forces unleashed by this would be highly dangerous and uncertain.” Link (PDF)

Says Cheney: “we have put in place new policies… to help move the Middle East away from old hatreds and resentments and toward the lasting peace that only freedom can bring.” Link

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