Obama faces choice on Islamic State strategy and air strikes
Trudy Rubin weighs the dilemma of U S policy against the Islamic State as Obama considers unilateral action. She notes air strikes in Iraq, the need for Kurdish and Iraqi ground forces, and the difficulty of forming a coalition to degrade the group in Syria and Iraq.
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Iraq
Kuwait
Qatar
Obama
U.S
Bashar al-Assad
United States
Foley
Sotloff
Almanac Highlights Birthdays Sports Quotes and Moon Phase
Almanac for September 8 2014 notes birthdays of Claude Pepper Sid Caesar Peter Sellers Patsy Cline Aimee Mann David Arquette Martin Freeman Pink Wiz Khalifa Avicii. Sports mention Mark McGwire 62nd homer in 1998 breaking Roger Maris record. Quote from Peter Sellers criticizes gossip columnists. Star Trek history 79 NBC episodes 646 later total. Full moon noted.
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Claude Pepper
U.S
Sid Caesar
Peter Sellers
Patsy Cline
Aimee Mann
David Arquette
Martin Freeman
Pink
Wiz Khalifa
Avicii
Mark McGwire
St. Louis Cardinals
Roger Maris
NBC
NATO's credibility tested as Putin watches from the sidelines
The piece argues NATO struggles to deter Russia amid Putin's ambitions. It notes Wales summit limits, a modest 4,000 boost to a 13,000 strong rapid force, and rising U S defense spending while few members meet the 2 percent GDP target. It warns of Western hesitation and allied dependence on the United States. It cites NATO history and quotes analysts like Gideon Rachman and George Will.
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Syria
James Foley
Steven Sotloff
al-Qaida
Sotloff
Foley
Iraq
Congress
Joe Biden
Hell
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US S
NATO
Wales
Obama
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Russia
China
John Kerry
Defense
Chuck Hagel
Mideast
Gulf
Iran
Kerry
Putin
KGB
Ronald Reagan
Margaret Thatcher
Nichols
Europe
Afghanistan
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
European Defense
Poland
Lord Curzon
Gideon Rachman
Financial Times
Rachman
America
Britain
Nostalgia Drives Heritage Advertising Return of Iconic Brands
A New York Times piece notes Snuggle Bear and other retro mascots return in ads as marketers push authenticity and longevity. Uplifted by social media, brands like Boodles gin, Jolly Time popcorn, Kikkoman soy sauce, and Keebler elves ride nostalgia while aging classics stay visible.
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Barack Obama
Obama
Federalist
Tom Nichols
The
Naval War College
Vladimir Putin
Nichols
Soviet Union
U.S
Vietnam
Snuggle Bear
Snuggle Fabric Softener
New York Times
Tony the Tiger
Grrreat
Jolly Green Giant
Minnesota
Keebler
Ernie
J.J. Keebler
Fryer Tuck
Buckets
Weiser
Clara Peller
Mr. Whipple
Marge
Letters to the Chronicle Telegram Editor guidelines
The Chronicle Telegram explains letter submission rules for editor correspondence. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and phone number for verification with mail fax or email contact details.
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