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The latest on Pirates

It seems the pirates in Somalia are undeterred by efforts to eliminate them. Several countries have ships in the water guarding the shipping trades and other measures have been taken to reduce the threat that piracy poses. So far, efforts have done little to stop the lucrative trade. This has left many countries pondering the possible solution to the problem.

One of the main ideas is to stop piracy where it starts, inside Somalia. But there are few countries that wish to enter the country with ground troops to break up the ring. There seems to be few answers to this problem as the pirates continue to wreak havoc on the high seas!

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Our country

One thing that I enjoy doing on a nightly basis is reading. Each night before I go to sleep, I like to read a few pages which helps me to sleep. One subject that I really like to read about is American history. Whether it’s Indians or the California gold rush, I like to learn about the ways in which our country was built. The gold rush of 1849 is really interesting to me. Little did these miners know that they were helping our country grow.

Nowadays, we all know the benefits that gold brings to those who own it. It is a stable mineral whose value is always in demand. No matter what the world situation is gold is always a valuable asset. Whenever the world is shocked by wars, natural disasters, or government defaults, people rely on the staying power of gold to overcome the inadequacies of paper money.

Along with the other natural commodities that our country produced, gold was one of the products that helped our economy grow. We used it to pay our taxes and to develop new areas that were previously unproductive. The miners that worked in the fields helped our country become strong and independent. I am glad to know that our people spring from such a hardy and independent group!

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Afghanistan

The U. S. military buildup in Afghanistan is beginning. Troops are arriving every day in an effort to bolster the 68,000 troops already there. At this point, it is still too early to say how this will affect morale. The pentagon has high hopes that the buildup will help us win the war. In addition to troops, the brass is sending in additional equipment as well.

The militaries already heavy use of drone aircraft is being increased. The drones allow us to keep an eye on the enemy. New advances in this equipment are helping to keep us better informed about enemy troop movements. I hope that the addition of troops on the ground and new equipment will allow us to make better headway in the war on terror.

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TSA mishap

There is always something going on at the airport, and it seems there is a little more action than usual this week. TSA officials were embarrassed to find that a sensitive document containing information on screening has come to light. The document was posted on their website and could give terrorists an advantage when trying to beat the system. The document has been removed from the site, but we all hope that the damage is not already done!

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The more things change…

Once again, Mother Nature has proven that she is mighty. This time the players involved are birds that migrate south for the winter and modern day planes. Studies have shown that by mimicking the flight of birds, the airlines could save thousands of gallons of fuel by flying in the formation of a V such as birds do when flying long distances. The simple laws of physics show that reduced air drag could make the flights to far-off places easier.

I am certainly impressed by Mother Nature and her infinite knowledge. It always seems that her time- tested ways are best. I would be glad to know I was flying in formation and doing my part to save energy and the environment. I hope the airlines will take this cue!

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Jobs

According to the president, more new jobs are coming. I certainly hope they are considering the amount of money we Americans have invested in creating them. The president will head to congress soon to unveil his latest plans for further economic growth. Tax cuts for certain businesses will certainly be on the list as well as new incentives for some industries. I hope all the money that is being spent will come to good use, but the past may make that a wild dream.

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Ted Turner

It was amazing to read about the controversy over Billionaire Ted Turners move to take in Buffalo that will shortly be homeless. Officials of Montana’s wildlife agency say that they are willing to approve a plan to transfer more than 74 buffalo to Turners ranch. There has been some opposition to the plan but I hope it will go through. Some worry that the buffalo carry a disease known as brucellosis. It has been known to spread into domestic herds of cows and causes premature babies.

I think the plan is a good idea. Turner will pay the cost of keeping the animals and will receive a portion of their offspring. He will probably use them to enhance his restaurants that mainly serve buffalo meat on the menu. Lets all hope that the plan goes through!

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Back in Business

I am sure that we are all glad to hear that the Hadron Collider is up and running again. The giant machine was built on the Swiss-French border and will be used to smash atoms for scientific research. The machine had a major setback last year and needed repairs that took almost a year to complete. The machine is now ready to be restarted.

Scientist hope to learn how atoms react when they collide with other particles. They also hope to discover evidence of the Higgs boson that is still a theory. No matter what happens, I am sure that the field of science will grow as well as our knowledge of the universe.

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Swine Flu Sick Leave

It seems that there is a lawmaker who wants to introduce a bill to have all people who are diagnosed with Swine Flu to be able to have sick leave that their employers pay for. There are thousands of low paid employees who may come to work and spread the disease. This bill would help to reduce the risk.

The bill would require that anyone with more than 15 workers to offer sick leave to those who are suspected of having the flu. I think this is a great idea as it will help stop the spread of this dangerous disease. It’s about time that our congress did something to help the common man!

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Busted!

When I woke up this morning I saw that there had been a large drug bust that involved over 300 people. I was glad that the authorities were able to take this action and help get the drugs off the street. It seems that most of people involved were associated with a Mexican Cartel known as “La Familia”. The arrests were made in over 38 cities and netted a large amount of cash, drugs, and guns. I hope the DEA will keep up the good work.