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Hawks sharpen claws for Iran strike

Hawks sharpen claws for Iran strike By Jim Lobe WASHINGTON – “From a marketing point of view, you don’t introduce new products in August,” explained then-White House chief of staff Andrew Card in September 2002, in answer to queries about why the administration of George W Bush had not launched its campaign to rally public opinion behind invading …

Slideshow: Next Generation Defense Technologies

Two high-growth privately held firms that IBM has snapped up this year were tracking toward IPOs but instead elected to take IBM’s all-cash offers.

Celebration of American spirit

NOLA SIZEMORE/Harlan Daily Enterprise Flags were displayed on several homes and businesses throughout Harlan County in honor of the Fourth of July holiday this week.

2008 Fireworks Locations

MACY’S : Best fireworks view The Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Between Montague and Middagh streets.

Observing the Maine Observer

Submitted by Al Diamon on Tue, 06/22/2010 – 7:57am. Maine Media Born on the Fourth of July: Independence Day will mark the official launch of the Maine Observer , a Web site that claims it will be “a comprehensive online news source for the state of Maine.” Depends on your definition of “comprehensive,” I guess.

Waco museums sit out federal discount program, point to own perks for military families

Waco-area museums and tourist attractions aren’t taking part in a national program that offers free admission to military families this summer, but they said they’re far from inactive when it comes to supporting military personnel.

Your Views – 06/08

Sixty-six years ago, there was a landing on a Normandy beach called D-Day. Reading The Press-Enterprise, I only saw the event mentioned once, and that was in the comics where Snoopy remembered this day.

Hemet immigrant upset after someone vandalized American flag mail box

When just before Memorial Day someone smashed Francisco Freydig’s mailbox, which he had painted with the stars and stripes, he was offended by more than the damage.

Hemet immigrant upset after someone vandalized American flag mail box

When just before Memorial Day someone smashed Francisco Freydig’s mailbox, which he had painted with the stars and stripes, he was offended by more than the damage.

Memorial Day ceremony held locally Monday

Scores of people gathered at the Los Baños District Cemetery Monday to join with members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts honoring those who have given their lives while serving in the Armed Forces.The Memorial Day ceremony, featured participation from numerous local residents, including Fire Chief Chet Guintini, …