Names for operations shift as words offend and shape views
The article explains how U S military operation names evolve from Desert Storm to more cautious choices like Desert Shield and later debates over Infinite Justice. It cites linguistics expert Deborah Tannen and Pentagon aides on a computer aided system that pairs region inspired words with action terms, aiming for meaningful memorable labels while avoiding offense.
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Washington
U.S
Osama bin Laden
Infinite Reach
Noble Eagle
Infinite Justice
Donald Rumsfeld
David Letterman
Deborah Tannen
Georgetown University
Pentagon
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Defense
Gregory Sieminski
Parameters
Army War College Quarterly
Eldorado Canyon
Praying Mantis
Bob Woodward
James Lindsay
Special Operations Command
United States
Panama
Thomas Kelly
Joint Chiefs
Lindsay
Kelly
Joe Lopez
Lopez
Sieminski
Haiti
Lottery draws and jackpots recap
Wednesday Powerball numbers were 21 26 28 31 41 with pick 29. Estimated jackpot stands at 42 million ahead of Saturday’s drawing. Friday Kansas Pick 3 shows 198 with next drawing today. Kansas Cash results list 113 17 22 23 32 with an estimated jackpot of 180000.
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Kansas
High value targets eyed in proposed Afghanistan strike
U S plans for possible action against the Taliban emphasize airfields, comms lines, and other high value targets. Bush links Taliban to al Qaida. Rumsfeld notes Northern Alliance could play a major on ground role while nonmilitary steps aim to choke al Qaida finances.
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Washington
Afghanistan
U.S
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Osama bin Laden
Bush
Taliban
World Trade Center
Pentagon
bin Laden
al- Qaida
Rumsfeld
Northern Alliance
Fox News
al-Qaida
Persian Gulf
Clinton
Kabul
Kandahar
Jalalabad
Pakistan
Kunar
Military Academy
Sarabie
Soviet Union
When Will the United States Strike in Afghanistan
The article weighs timing for a U S military action against Afghanistan. Analysts debate immediate action versus a Gulf War style buildup, considering weather, Ramadan, and the objective to oust Kabul or simply punish al Qaeda. Officials differ on deployment scale and best timing.
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Washington
Bush
America
United States
al-Qaida
Osama bin Laden
Stephen Flanagan
Institute For National Strategic Studies
National Defense University
Afghanistan
Taliban
bin Laden
White House
Kabul
James Steinberg
Clinton
Brookings Institution
Anthony Cordesman
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Notable events in world history for September 22
A brief history of dates including Nathan Hale's 1776 execution as a spy, 1789 Congress creating the Postmaster General, 1792 French Republic proclaimed, 1862 Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, 1949 the Soviet atomic bomb, 1950 Omar N. Bradley's five star promotion, 1975 Sara Jane Moore’s assassination attempt, 1980 Iran Iraq war eruption, and 1989 Irving Berlin’s death.
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Nathan Hale
Congress
Lincoln
Soviet Union
Omar N. Bradley
Sara Jane Moore
President Ford
San Francisco
Birthdays for 2days list notable ages
The list notes birthdays for several public figures including Scott Bale turning 40, Martha Scott turning 87, Tommy Lasorda turning 74, David Coverdale turning 50, Paul LeMat turning 49, Shari Belafonte turning 47, Debby Boone turning 45, June Forester turning 45, Johnette Napolitano turning 44, Joan Jett turning 41, Catherine Oxenberg turning 40, Rob Stone turning 39, Bonnie Hunt turning 37, and Scott Bale.
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Chachi
Scott Bale
Martha Scott
Tommy Lasorda
David Coverdale
Deep Purple
Whitesnake
Paul le Mat
Shari Belafonte
Debby Boone
June Forester
the Forester Sisters
Johnette Napolitano
Joan Jett
Catherine Oxenberg
Rob Stone
Bonnie Hunt
Vargas Esquire Pinups exhibition at KU museum
The Varga Girl aura and controversy shaped World War II morale. Alberto Vargas images drawn for Esquire drew praise from some and criticism for objectifying women. The Spencer Museum of Art in Kansas University hosts Vargas exhibition opening with the Journal-World preview.
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Varga
G.i.s
Kansas University
Helen Foresman
Spencer Museum of Art
Alberto Vargas
Esquire
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