Almanac highlights from 2010 era with birthdays and events
Almanac notes 2010 day counts and summer. Highlights include Boston subway opening in 1897 and Poland invasion in 1939. Birthdays cover Edgar Rice Burroughs to Gloria Estefan. Fischer's 1972 title, Dershowitz quote, and Poland wartime losses referenced. Moon phase listed.
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Boston
United States
Germany
Poland
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Rocky Marciano
Conway Twitty
Alan Dershowitz
Lily Tomlin
Barry Gibb
Phil McGraw
Gloria Estefan
Bobby Fischer
Reykjavik
Iceland
Obama faces Krugman clash over economy and recovery
Obama confronts criticism from Paul Krugman on the pace of recovery and policy. the column argues that stimulus and redistribution plans fail to revive growth. The piece contrasts Krugman with Bernanke's cautious outlook and urges Republicans to push for fiscal discipline and reform. Cal Thomas notes contact details for editorial submission.
Time stands still on Israeli conflict
Richard Cohen argues that Obama’s outreach to the Arab world failed to win Arab sympathy over Israel, citing Pew polls showing high disapproval in Jordan Egypt and Lebanon. He notes longstanding American support for Israel and asserts Palestinians demand results like a return of refugees and control over Jerusalem, which Israel will not concede.
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Obama
Egypt
Israel
West Bank
Binyamin Netanyahu
Pew Global Attitudes Project
Indonesia
Turkey
Jordan
Lebanon
America
State Department
CIA
Thomas W. Lippman
Middle East Journal
Washington
David Petraeus
Jerusalem
1947
Ambiguity and outcomes loom after Iraq and Afghanistan wars
After seven years in Iraq and a decade more planned for Afghanistan, analysts say victory or defeat is less clear than the enduring costs. Bush aimed to depose Saddam and reshape the Middle East with democracy, but only the removal of a tyrant was achieved. Iran's growing sway, a nuclear question, and ongoing insurgent violence shaped a peace that remains unsettled.
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Washington
U.S
Iraq
Afghanistan
George W. Bush
Bush
Saddam Hussein
United States
Middle East
David Petraeus
Iran
The Iraq War ends in mixed outcome and ongoing struggle
Eugene Robinson argues that the Iraq invasion produced significant deaths and cost, with Saddam defeated and an elected government forming, yet no clear victory. He notes U S withdrawal plans in Afghanistan complicate moves, warns of ongoing conflict and a future mess. He cites high casualties and costs, and questions how many more Americans must die.
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U.S
Saddam
Baghdad
Afghanistan
Obama
al- Qaeda
Iraq
Dual heritage and Germany's haunted past through a child's treasure
A father recalls teaching his daughter about Jewish history in Duesseldorf while sharing a playful pirate treasure moment. He notes Germany's ongoing, public confrontation with Nazi crimes, the presence of memorials and a protected synagogue, and his duty to transmit memory alongside two heritages. The piece ends with author Andrew D. Blechman, noted for Leisureville and Pigeons.
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Papa
Germany
Berlin
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