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The Boy King

For 3,300 years, the boy king laid in his tomb surrounded by numerous jewels and artifacts. A golden funeral mask adorned his head and he laid in peace. In 1922 his tomb was discovered and he is now famous. King Tutankhamen (King tut) is known throughout the world. The mysteries that surround him are slowly being unraveled.

The cause of his death has long been speculated upon. Some say he was murdered, some maintained that he died of natural causes. The truth has now been revealed. A team of scientists have used DNA testing and CT scans to reveal the true cause of his death. The boy king seems to have died from a broken leg that was exacerbated by malaria. I hope he will soon be laid back to rest!

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No 2

A team consisting of Pakistani and CIA operatives have worked together to execute the capture of the number 2 leader of the Afghan Taliban. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar was arrested in Karachi recently. This is considered to be a cause of celebration for U.S. forces and Afghan’s alike.

Baradar is now in custody and is believed to be co operating with security teams. Baradar is a long standing member of the Taliban and was in charge of its day to day running. Officials hope this will help disrupt the Taliban organization and keep other leaders on their toes. I think that every thing we can do toward that cause will help us win the fight for the hearts and minds of the Afghani people.

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Using time wisely

There are many ways to spend your time. You can do the usual household items like cleaning or cooking, or things you need to get done for work. There are other times when you need to do something for yourself. I was thinking that I really wanted to take my family on a getaway in order to relax and renew. Whenever this thought gets into my head, I usually look toward a Myrtle Beach Accommodation to be the place where I can achieve this goal.

I am somewhat familiar with this area and I know a little about its attractions. When we consider the many Myrtle Beach Accommodations, this has to be one of the best. They have everything you can think of as far as service and location. They have outdoor areas where you can relax and the beach is only a short walk away. I especially enjoy their pool area that is very nice.

Another aspect that we have to consider is the surrounding area. I like golf and that is convenient because there are many courses in the area. Anytime I stay in a Myrtle Beach Hotel, I know I’ll be in for a great day of hitting the links! I know that all the time my family and I spend on vacation will be precious, that’s why picking the correct spot is important. I feel satisfied that my decision is a good one and I’ll see you there!

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More funny tricks

It seems that all my life I have been subjected to some phone company’s tricks. For years, they would send a bill that was so complicated with fees and charges; no one could make sense of it. Now that they are required to explain their charges, they have switched tactics. Nowadays they are trying to force a service on you that you may or may not want.

Verizon Wireless is the first company that is starting this practice. When you buy a non smartphone, they are Requiring that you subscribe to a data plan. I think these phone carriers should be ashamed at themselves for forcing people to pay more just to use their phone. I hope some legislation is forthcoming!

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Tearing down strongholds

In Afghanistan, the U.S. military is on the move. The pentagon has confirmed that it plans to attack the town of Marjah that is known to be a Taliban stronghold. While details of the impending attack have been kept secret, the word about it is out. Top military officials say they plan to drive out the Taliban and regain control of the town for the afghan government.

One problem that the U.S. forces have is that the town is surrounded by landmines and IEDs. This has slowed the effort to surround the town and deploy forces. Despite the trouble, Marines are confident that they will succeed in taking the town. I wish them all Godspeed.

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Snow costs money

The recent snow storms that have visited the northeast section of our nation are costing those folks a lot of money. State officials are struggling to keep up with the costs associated with digging out. With the economic downturn, these added costs are a real burden for the states involved.

Several cities have received record snowfalls this past month and more snow is expected. Road crews and the power companies are working hard to complete their jobs before the next blizzard hits. It will sure be nice when spring arrives!

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A Word about Cars

There are a few things in life that we all rely on. One of these things is our cars. I use my car every day and rely on it in many ways. I always count on the fact that it will start when I want it to and get me to where I’m going. I usually try to take care of my car but sometimes I neglect getting a tune up. I am busy a lot of times and my car has to wait. I am trying to start making sure I take better care of my car.

There are a few things that we can do to ensure that our cars are running as good as can be expected. One of the most important things is to do an oil change on a regular basis. By keeping your filter and oil clean, your car can take a lot of punishment and still be ok. I try to make sure I have mine done on a regular basis.

The hardest part about maintenance on a car is finding a garage you can trust. Be sure to search for the right mechanic that knows what he is doing. I usually try to find a good garage by searching on the internet. I look at reviews from other customers who have been there before. I did this one time on a trip and searched for Houston auto repair. I found a shop I liked and got my car fixed. I hope everyone will ensure that they take care of their cars as well as they take care of you!

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Another star dies

There has been another terrible death in America and this time it’s Phil Harris. Phil was the captain of the Cornelia Maria that was featured on the TV reality show “Deadliest Catch”. Over that last five years, millions of Americans have followed his adventures while he tried to bring in his Alaskan Crab quota. I always liked the captain as I thought he was fair but tough. Phil died of a massive stroke at the age of 53.

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There is no con census

The news today reads that the Census Bureau will fork over $2.5 million dollars to take out an ad during the Super Bowl. The ad is aiming to increase awareness and excitement about filling out and sending in the questionnaire that helps the government count the people. Other useful information is gleaned from these forms as well. The problem is that not everyone agrees with the spending of so much money for just a few ads.

Many citizens as well as congressman and senators are fuming over the fact that the Census Bureau is spending so much money in these budget crunching times. Their advertising budget is about $133 million this year. I believe that the debate will continue to rage until an answer is found.

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McDonalds and Italy

The McDonalds Corporation has entered the market in the country of Italy. The problem is that they have caused quite a stir. The flagship restaurant in Rome decided that serving an all Italian burger would be a good idea. That has led to some controversy with some in the country who believe in the Slow Food movement.

McDonalds is using all Italian made ingredients for its meals. Sounds good right? Some say that the restaurant is taking advantage of Italy’s good food reputation and forcing farmers to sell for less. Others believe that this will be good for their economy. Either way, over 100,000 burgers have sold this month.