U.S. Combat Troops Leave Iraq
The last combat troops have left Iraq. The brigade's departure came more than seven years after the March 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein's regime. The most recent Pentagon figures showed 4,415 US soldiers have died in the conflict. This will leave 56,000 advisory troups in the country.
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Supporting Your Local Farmer’s Market
You know what I love about summer? It’s the abundance of fresh produce locally grown by our farmers. Be it a grocery store, Farmer’s Market, or vegetable stand down the street there is healthy fresh food all summer. Even the … Continue reading
Some Staggering Statistics
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The Decline: The Geography of a Recession
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Top Romantic Restaurants
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German billionaire kills self
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