White Feather and The American Sniper Revisited
Veteran writer honors Vietnam era snipers Christopher Kyle and Carlos Hathcock. He contrasts Kyle’s 160 confirmed kills with Hathcock’s 93, notes the stigma surrounding snipers, and recalls Hathcock’s role in founding the Marine Corps Scout Sniper School.
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Naval
Christopher Scott
Chris’ Kyle
U.S. Marine
Carlos
Hathcock
Cpo
Kyle
Gunny Hathcock
Finland
Simo Hayha
Kollaa
Lyudemila Pavlichenko
England
Craig Harrison
Cpo Kyle
White Feather
Okinawa
Fort Lewis
Washington
U.S. Army
Marine Corps
Quantico
Virginia
Arkansas
Jim Land
Per Land
Chesapeake
Virginia Beach
Shields Sees GOP Primary Field As A Possible Circus
Mark Shields reflects on a crowded 2008 Republican presidential field with as many as two dozen candidates. He notes that time limits could restrict debates to 90 seconds per candidate for opening and closing statements, praising the idea of order once provided by the Great Mentioner while warning of a lengthy, chaotic race.
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Mo Udall
Arizona
Romney
Ronald Reagan
Gipper
White House
GOP
Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome Treatments and Risks
Dr. K explains how antibiotics attack bacteria and toxins in TSS, with IV fluids and possible machines for organ support if failure occurs. He notes recovery is common but deaths can occur, and advises prompt wound care and tampon hygiene to lower risk.
Pet of the Week Schnauzer mix in Roswell shelter
A two year old male Schnauzer mix with big brown eyes is presented as Pet of the Week after being picked up as a stray the same day the photo was taken. Reference Cage 1. Roswell Animal Control Services operate 24/7 with hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. Call 624-6722 for details.
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