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When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.
• Herophilus (335-280 BC) Greek Physician
America's health care system is neither healthy, caring, nor a system. •Walter Cronkite
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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Category Archives: Finances
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German billionaire kills self
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Keating Documentary To Air Today
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Dismal Friday Numbers
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