Army to send large units back to Iraq this summer
The Army will deploy a New York combat brigade and a Texas headquartered unit to Iraq this summer to sustain the boost in force levels through August. About 7,000 troops are slated to deploy in coming months to maintain 20 brigades in country for the Baghdad security plan. The 4th Infantry Division HQ from Fort Hood will return after just over seven months at home, the largest such departure yet from the goal of a year rest for units.
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Fort Riley soldiers join surge in Baghdad mission
Roughly 3,400 Fort Riley troops deploy as part of the surge to quell Baghdad infighting. Three soldiers died March 20 when an IED struck their vehicle. Maj. Kirk Luedeke says the operation resembles a modern Normandy-style effort. The unit, acting in Rashid district, faces mixed local feelings as it works with Iraqi Security Forces. The brigade is slated for a 12 month deployment. other units face extended or shortened rest periods as Pentagon and Defense officials debate timelines.
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Easter egg safety tips from KS Extension and Egg Board
Kansas State University Extension rapid response coordinator Karen Blakeslee warns of food safety risks with Easter eggs. The two hour rule applies to decorating and cooking. hard cooked eggs must be refrigerated promptly and eaten within one week in shell or four days peeled.
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Bush and Democrats clash over Iraq funding and timelines
Washington AP President Bush and Congress clash over Iraq war funding with a Senate plan to end combat by March 31 2008 and a House bill to fund about 96 billion while setting a September 2008 troop withdrawal. Senate leaders push for a funding cutoff if Bush vetoes.
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Becker's Bridge South dealer hand analysis
The deal shows Becker's Bridge South as dealer with North at AS853 KQ76 and 15 K 6, West holding 462 5 5107642 and 10983, South with KQ1094 31054 and BAC. Vulnerability is neither side.
Heart lead choice in four spades defense contrasts signals
In a four spades contract, East should return the nine of hearts at trick two to send a suit preference signal. This prompts West to ruff hearts and lead a diamond, allowing a second heart return to defeat the contract. The article emphasizes suit-preference signaling and strategic ruffs.
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Sudoku Concept Teases Weekday Level Rise
A Sudoku feature explains a number placing puzzle on a 9 by 9 grid. Players must fill digits 1 through 9 so every row column and 3 by 3 box contains each number once. The puzzle starts easy on Monday and increases in difficulty through the week.
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