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Don’t know Shiite from shinola By Ilana Mercer
Almost unanimous on the right is the mystifying notion that a reduced American footprint in the world, President Barack Obama’s doing, has brought about the “sudden” eruption across Iraq of a particularly savage faction of Sunni fundamentalists called the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). This small band of zealots has conquered a third of Iraq, including the metropolis of Mosul, from which 500,000 residents have fled. Tikrit too is under ISIS control. Fallujah fell in January. continued on next page >>>
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Odd too is the idea that ISIS, currently barreling toward the capital, Baghdad, is somehow a new killer on the block. While the gang, led by newcomer Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is not as ancient as the Egyptian goddess by the same name—ISIS was previously known as Al Qaida in Iraq (A.Q.I.), reflecting its earlier, more modest mission. A.Q.I. was the brainchild of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, described aptly in the New Yorker as, “A Jordanian who had been a convicted thief and sex criminal before turning to radical Islam.” Commensurate with its morphing, expansive ambitions, A.Q.I. changed its name to ISIS. Whereas “Al Qaida was originally envisioned as a kind of Sunni foreign legion, which would defend Muslim lands from Western occupation,” writes New Yorker staffer Lawrence Wright, “Zarqawi had a different goal in mind. He hoped to provoke an Islamic civil war.” George W. Bush’s invasion primed Iraq for Zarqawi’s purposes. “There was no better venue than the fractured state of Iraq, which sits astride the SunniShiite fault line.” So savage and extreme is ISIS, always has been, that it had been “booted out of the Al Qaida consortium,” attests Wright. Remember the “Dear Al (Zarqawi)” letter penned by Ayman alZawahiri to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, in 2005? In it, Bin Laden’s Capo Bastone (Zawahiri) had asked the lieutenant (Zarqawi) to reconsider the wisdom of slaughtering so many Shia civilians in Iraq. Al-Z No. 1 broached the topic by
counseling Al-Z No. 2 about the wisdom of bringing “the Muslim masses to the mujahed movement.” To that end, killing so many of them was probably unhelpful. Yes, the Shia are a handful— theologically problematic—conceded Zawahiri. Suspect too was the Shia’s history of “connivance with the Crusaders.” But while Zawahiri didn’t give a dried camel’s hump about his Shia brethren, he thought better of slaughtering them, preferring to forgive their “ignorance.” Besides, added Zawahiri as an afterthought, it’s impossible for the mujahedeen to kill all Iraq’s Shia. While Zarqawi rejected Zawahiri’s soft approach, his personal odyssey has
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a happy ending. Zarqawi died, killed by Americans in 2006. But his legacy, like that of Bush’s invasion of Iraq, lives on in ISIS. Shia Iran, once a bitter enemy of Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, now has pride-of-place in the Iraq that Bush built. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been galvanized to the aid of the Iraqi army. But it is not the 930,000 members of the Iraqi security forces that the Revolutionary Guard aims to rouse. Despite the princely sums ($25 billion) Americans spent to train and prepare it, in Mosul, this inorganic, artificial creation of the Bush brigades fled before 1,300 ISIS fighters. To fight the marauding Sunnis, the Revolutionary
Guard will likely corral well-motivated, tribal Shia militias. (In Iraq, Shiites make up about sixty percent of the population. Sunnis comprise less than twenty percent.) It is this cauldron of sectarian strife that Saddam Hussein kept from bubbling over. What’s unfolding in Iraq, with ISIS, is no more than a progression along a predictable continuum, the starting point of which was an American occupation that unseated an extremely effective law-and-order leader: Saddam Hussein. Consequently, where there was once oppression and order, there is now only chaos and carnage. The lawlessness we brought to Iraq with our messianic, faith-based initiative has allowed the manifestation of divisions that have riven the region for four millennia. As I predicted in 2007, “Once we decamp, some Saddam-like strongman will fill the power vacuum left. The dictator to emerge from the ruins of Iraq will impose Sharia, pray to the hidden Imam, and compel women to walk about in black nose bags. We had it good with Saddam because he was secular, an enemy of fundamentalist Islam. Can we have back what, in our folly, we fouled up? No.” There is little reason for me to hope to impart something new about the predictable progression of Iraq from (sectarian) rogue state to failed state to Islamic state, in the wake of the AmeriSHINOLA, cont’d. on Page 6
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Sunni vs. Shiite: Q&A on the differences Q: Who are the Sunnis and who are the Shia?
A: Both are branches of Islam and the adherents of both are Muslims, all bound by the same Quran, the same five pillars of Islam – belief in one God, daily prayer, fasting, charity, and hajj, or pilgrimage. Where they mainly differ is on the question of who should have succeeded the Prophet Muhammad, who founded Islam in 620.
Q: What is at the root of their conflict?
A: Basically, Sunnis and Shiites differ on who should have succeeded Muhammad after his death in 632. Sunnis supported the succession of Abu Bakr, the prophet’s friend; Shiite Muslims felt the rightful successor was the prophet’s son-in-law and cousin, Ali bin Abu Talib. As The Associated Press Stylebook puts it: “The schism between Sunni and Shiite stems from the early days of Islam Q&A, cont’d. on Page 25
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What is an infidel?
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representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who each explained their beliefs. I was particularly interested in what the Islamic had to say. The Muslim gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video. After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers then it was my turn. I directed my question to the Muslim and asked: “Please, correct me if I’m wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that’s the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?” There was no disagreement with my
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being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a question: Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?” You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. Needless to say, the organizers and/ or promoters of the “Diversification” training seminar were not happy with my way of dealing with the Islamic Imam, and exposing the truth about the Muslims’ beliefs. In 20 years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. To elect the President!
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busy dying at rates many times higher than under Saddam. In the final days of Saddam’s reign of terror, i.e., in the 15 months preceding the invasion, the primary causes of death in Iraq were natural: “heart attack, stroke and chronic illness,” as The Lancet reported. Since Iraq became a Bush object lesson, the primary cause of death has been violence. … … Hussein’s reign was one of the more peaceful periods in the history of this fractious people. What a shame it’s too late to dust Saddam off, give him a sponge bath, and beg him to restore law and order to Iraq. Secretly, that’s what anyone with a head and a heart would want. We could promise solemnly never to mess with him again—just so long as he kept his mitts off nukes, continued to check Iran (which he did splendidly), and minimized massacres. To be fair, Saddam’s last major massacre was in 1991, during which only 3,000 Shiites were murdered. That’s less than Iraq’s monthly quota under “democracy.” No one is praising Saddam, yada, yada, yada. But even the Saddam-equalsHitler crowd cannot but agree that Iraq was not a lawless society prior to our faith-based intervention. Even the war’s enablers must finally admit that under our ministrations Iraq has gone from a secular to a religious country; from rogue to failed state. Put yourself in the worn-out shoes of this sad, pathetic people. Would you rather live under Saddam—who was a brutal SHINOLA, cont’d. on Page 25
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The bike was first spotted earlier this week on the set of the new Avengers movie and has now been confirmed by Harley. Here a stunt double for Scarlett Johansson is seen riding the e-bike during filming for Avengers: Age of Ultron at the World Cup Sangam Digital Media City Expressway in Seoul, South Korea
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he expects the company to become a leader in developing technology and standards for electric vehicles. The announcement is seen as taking the company in an entirely new direc-
tion — they have not previously showed interest in electric bikes, instead preferring to develop the iconic vehicle that has been a mainstay of American culture for nearly a century. Harley will show handmade demonstration models of the new e-bike at the invitation-only event on Monday, having given a sneak preview today. The company will then take the bike down the U.S. Route 66 to thirty Harley-Davidson dealerships to give riders the chance to test drive the bike and provide feedback. Harley will use the information it gathers to refine the bike, which might not hit the market for several more years. Some see the venture as a risk for Harley because there’s currently almost no market for full-size electric motorcycles. The millions of two-wheeled electric vehicles sold each year are almost exclusively scooters and low-powered bikes that appeal to Chinese commuters. At the same time, Levatich and others involved in creating the bike predicted it would sell based on performance, not environmental awareness. With no need to shift gears, the bike can go from 0 to 60 miles (96 kilometres) per hour in about four seconds. The engine is silent, but the meshing of gears apparently emits a hum like a jet airplane taking off. “Some people may get on it thinking, ‘golf cart,’” lead engineer Jeff Richlen said. “And they get off thinking, ‘rocket ship.’” One hurdle the company has yet to address is the limited range offered by electric motorcycles. The batteries must be recharged after about 130 miles (210 kilometres), and that can take 30 minutes to an hour. San Jose State University police Captain Alan Cavallo helped his department buy two bikes from Zero Motorcycles, the current top-selling brand, and said officers have been “super happy” with the quiet, environmentally friendly bikes made nearby in Scotts Valley, California. But he said American riders who like to hit the highway would likely lose patience with the technology. “That’s the deal with the cars; you can’t jump in a Tesla and drive to LA, it won’t make it,” Cavallo said. He added: “People want the convenience of ‘I pull into a gas station, I pour some gas in my tank and I go.’”
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News briefs... Camp Pendleton Mustang Association looking for new members The Camp Pendleton Chapter of the Marine Corps Mustang Association is looking for “Mustangs” — Marine officers with prior Marine enlisted service. The Marine Corps Mustang Association promotes the history and legacy of officers in the Marine Corps who have earned the distinction of Marine Mustang. Membership in the association is open to any qualified com-
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San Diego ships deploy for RIMPAC
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) departed Tuesday, June 17 for a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Peleliu will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a large multinational naval exercise, as the command ship for the expeditionary strike group. Following RIMPAC, Peleliu will conduct a scheduled deployment to the 7th Fleet AOR as part of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11. Peleliu and its crew of nearly 1,050 Sailors provides deterrence, promotes peace and security, preserves freedom of the seas, and provides humanitarian/disaster relief. The USS Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing Two department from the Southern California operating area Wednesday, June 17, to participate in the biennial RIMPAC exercise scheduled June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Reagan and its embarked Carrier Strike Group Nine command staff will work with 46 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel from 23 nations to exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritime forces.
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Change of Command
Maj. Gen. Steven W. Busby relinquished command of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco in a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Tuesday, June 17. Busby took command of the 3rd MAW Aug. 10, 2012, and is slated to become the director for Strategy, Plans and Policy for U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Fla. Rocco previously worked as the director for Strategy and Plans Division under Plans, Policies and Operations at Headquarters Marine Corps.
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‘Military Days’ at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
During the entire month of July, all military personnel—active and retired— with a valid military identification will receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. In addition, up to six of their guests will receive 25% off their normal Tram fares. According to Tram Vice President of Sales & Marketing Nancy Nichols, “For over a decade, we’ve offered this benefit every July. The Tram’s Military Days program is our way of saying ‘Thank you’ to the dedicated men and women of the United States armed forces, along with their friends and families.” For more information, call 760-325-1391 or visit www.pstramway.com.
Pay caps are pay cuts
In this year’s defense budget, administration and Pentagon leaders requested a military pay raise of one percent. That’s 0.8 percent below private-sector pay growth, the second-lowest pay raise in 50 years, and a second consecutive year of pay caps. Like last year, Congress doesn’t see eye to eye on the military pay raise. The House rejected the administration’s pay cap in favor of a 1.8-percent raise, while the Senate supports the cap of one percent. Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) says once the military pay-cap proposals are accepted, they continue until they have wrecked readiness and retention.
New VA training is free to veterans and the public This new VA website, www.veterantraining.va.gov/, is designed to provide easy access to training courses that can help you to learn new skills to manage stress and improve problem-solving. These courses are open to all Veterans and the public, not just to VA patients. And you don’t need to register or provide any identifying information to take them – just click on one of the links below to get started.
Moving Forward
The Congressional Budget Office dampened some good vibes among lawmakers who rushed to solve the access-to-care crisis for veterans last week. The CBO estimates the cost of requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide nonVA medical care to any enrolled veteran who cannot get a VA medical appointment within 30 days, or who lives more than 40 miles from a VA medical facility, at a stunning $54 billion annually. However, despite the sticker shock, House Veterans Affair Committee Chairman, Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) said the he “is committed to paying for the reforms in a responsible manner that is fair to the taxpayers and to our veterans.
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By Heather Sweeney Are you thinking about buying a new car but overwhelmed by the cost? Many automakers want to show their appreciation for military families by offering special pricing on their vehicles. Whether you’re returning after an overseas tour or you’re just ready for a new car, make sure to take advantage of the military discounts offered by a variety of automakers, both stateside and abroad.
tion Month. All active, reserve, retired and veteran military – regardless of separation date – can receive the General Motors military discount on Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles until June 30, 2014.
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Harley Davidson offers a military discount that includes no down payment, reduced rates and flexible term options designed for active duty military personnel.
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Ford offers a $500 bonus cash offer good toward the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2013/2014/2015 model year Ford vehicle (some vehicles not eligible). Offer is in support of the military and their families.
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General Motors offers active duty members, reservists, retirees, spouses and veterans within one year of discharge savings and incentives on eligible Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicles. In addition to their regular discount, GM is also offering a special discount in honor of Military Apprecia-
All active duty, Reservist/ National Guard, veteran and retired military personnel will receive an additional $500 off select 2013, all 2014 and all 2015 model year new Hyundai vehicles. This discount expires June 2, 2014 but you can contact your local Hyundai dealership to see if they offer a discount.
Scion
Scion offers active duty, inactive reservists, retirees, veterans discharged within one year, and household members a $500 rebate toward the purchase or lease of a new Scion.
Toyota
Active duty military, inactive reservists, retirees, veterans discharged within one year, and household members qualify for a $500 rebate on all new Toyota vehicles.
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Active, reserve, retired and veterans discharged within the past year, and their spouses and partners get the same pricing as Nissan gives friends and family.
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CHARGERS REPORT By Art Garcia Looking to add depth and talent to the offensive line, GM Tom Telesco selected Notre Dame’s Chris Watt in the third round of last month’s NFL Draft. Part of an offensive line that allowed just eight sacks and ranked tied for second in the FBS in fewest sacks allowed, no team in the nation allowed fewer sacks and attempted more passes than Notre Dame in ‘13. With the versatility to play both guard positions, Watt has also worked at center behind starter Nick Hardwick while attending the OTA’s (Organized Team Activities) and mini-camp over the past two months. Recently, Watt sat down with MP reporter Art Garcia Jr. and talked about his experience going through the draft process and his goals for his rookie season. AG: So where were you when you received the call that the Chargers drafted you? CW: I was at my home in Glen Ellynn, Illinois when I got the call. I was sitting around with my family – my mom and dad -- my brother and sister couldn’t make it unfortunately – but
An interview with third-round draft pick Chris Watt
with my uncle and my brother’s girlfriend, and I got the call around eleven o’clock at night Chicago time. We were sitting there watching the draft and about two picks beforehand, maybe the 87th pick, I get a phone from Tom Telesco and the San Diego Chargers organization telling me they were going to draft me and asking how it felt to be a Charger and it was unbelievable. You kind of remember (the moment), but you’re so pumped up that you kind of forget. AG: Did you have any idea the Chargers were interested in you? CW: I knew going into the process that they were one of the teams that really liked me and I really liked them too – I actually met with them at the combine when the whole organization was down there. I had a great interview – I love this coaching staff; the GM and Coach McCoy; and obviously a great O-Line coach in with Joey D (D’Alessandris) here – he’s great. He kind of reminds me of my coach at Notre Dame (where) he stresses the little things a lot and that’s big going into the NFL.
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AG: Heading into the draft what were your expectations, where did you think you would be picked? CW: I really didn’t have any expectations, I just wanted to find a good situation for me – whether it was the third-round or the seventhround, I just expected for myself to go in there and compete and make sure I’m ready to play. AG: As a threeyear starter at Notre Dame what do you feel your strengths are as a player and what do you bring to the Chargers? CW: I think the biggest thing I bring is a physical mentality to every play that needs that kind of physicality and also I’m a smart player. I’m a good read and reactor type of player and once I kind of know things I can do them pretty efficiently, so I feel pretty good about going into minicamp and
getting my feet wet a little bit and I’m looking forward to these next few days and getting to know this offense more and more. AG: That physical type of play is something this
team has missed since Kris Dielman retired. I heard that your physicality is one of the things they liked about you… your thoughts? CW: That’s pretty flattering being mentioned with Kris Dielman, he’s someone I watched a little growing up. He was an unbelievable offensive guard and lineman – someone that you kind of looked up to because of how he played the game and you want to see that (type of play) in your game a little bit as well. There are a lot of great guys in there and a lot of great offensive linemen in there and I just want to come and contribute to this team in any way I can. AG: Did you set any goals for yourself this rookie season? CW: The only goals I set for myself coming in was to learn as much as I can from the veterans and just work hard – that’s really all I can ask from myself right now.
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“This is another really good football player from Notre Dame,” NFL Network Analyst Mike Mayock said prior to the draft. “Watt teamed with Zack Martin on the left side of that offensive line (at Notre Dame). He’s one of the smartest and toughest offensive linemen in this draft.” Martin was the first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys at No. 16 overall. Another Irish teammate of Watt, defensive tackle Louis CHARGERS, cont’d. on Page 25
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Redskins’ name debate getting ridiculous By Brandon Sacks In the NFL, no team has caused more of a disturbance than the Washington Redskins. There has been a major discussion about the name of the franchise. The name is considered to be a belittling term for Native Americans, and there has been a push to change it to something that is less controversial. There has been a strong recommendation from many different people, including some Native American Tribes and the U.S. Congress, to change the name. The problem with this is the owner of the franchise. Dan Snyder has made it very obvious that he has no intentions of changing the name, and he has been very adamant about that. Earlier today, there was a serious blow to Snyder’s intentions. The U.S. Patent Office has officially cancelled the Redskins’ trademark, calling it disparaging to Native Americans. This means that the Redskins organization no longer has control over the sale of merchandise for the team; some regular Joe Schmo can now sell merchandise with the Redskins name and logo on it without problems from the team. Some have called this revocation the beginning of the end for the name of the franchise.
The oldest high school in Baltimore County, Franklin High School in Reisterstown, which has been around since 1820, is called the Indians. None of these teams receive any criticism from the general public, yet the government has the power to make these schools change their names should they be found degrading. What is is about the mob mentality that causes people to want to gang up on the Redskins? There are other teams in all levels of sports that have names that could be equally offensive,
yet people turn a blind eye. By doing this, it only makes the arguments that are presented against Washington’s historic football franchise that much more laughable. In everything, you cannot judge one group without judging all
of them. People need to start using certain arguments with every single sports team, from recreational to professional, before this entire spectacle with the Redskins will change. Until then, it will remain a huge joke.
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Everyone that is a fan of the sport is caught up in the situation in one way or another. However, the reality of the situation is that it is absolutely ridiculous. Dan Snyder has made it obvious that he has zero intention to change the name, yet people are still trying to convince him to do so. This same exact revocation happened back in 1999 where they were denied trademarks, but the team won the appeal. You can expect the same exact series of events to transpire. Here’s another question that is brought up by the attack on the Redskins. Why is it not acceptable for Washington to have this name when there are other teams that have potential derogatory names for Native Americans. The Chicago Blackhawks, Cleveland Indians, and Atlanta Braves all are teams that have names derived from Native American culture, yet it is acceptable for them to have their names. The Indians are even referred to as the Tribe, but people decide to look past this because it’s easier to gang up on the Redskins. The Redskins are a privately owned company, yet people want to force the owner to change the name. What about all of the state college and public high school teams that are subsidized by the federal government? The reigning BCS National Champion Florida State Seminoles shouldn’t be exempt from this argument. The William & Mary Tribe, who were the Indians until the mid1980s, seem exempt from this whole debacle, yet the minute change doesn’t remove the ties to Native American culture. What about in high school? For advertising information, call (858) 537-2280 • advertising@militarypress.com
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Last chance for new Lakeside home
Twenty-three families call Green Hills home, and now, only eight homes remain for sale at the Lakeside community. Designed and built by local homebuilder Michael Gregory Builders, homes at Green Hills are priced from the mid $500,000s. Final homes, which are VA approved, include two-story 107-022 MGB MP 01.pdf 1 6/26/14
floor plans with 2,186 to 3,234 square feet of living space. “From blue prints to a thriving community, it’s been wonderful to watch the evolution of Green Hills,” said Greg Hastings, co-founder of Michael Gregory Builders. “Families have made Green Hills their own, and we look 12:57 PM
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forward to welcoming the final eight homeowners to the community.” The new two-story homes are located on a quiet street less than 15 miles east of San Diego. Available homes include four to five bedrooms and 2.5 to three baths, and open living spaces such as great rooms, formal dining rooms and kitchens with large islands. Optional features include lofts, dens, and super family rooms. Homes at Green Hills come in California Bungalow or Spanish Colonial architectural styles, and include frontyard landscaping and some homes offer a covered front porch. Other features include granite countertops, stunning maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a fireplace in the great room, and homes prepped for solar installation. Built for outdoor enthusiasts, homes at Green Hills come with the option of adding a roll-up door to the rear of the garage, creating a complete drivethru space. Garages have up to three parking spaces deep enough for boat or ATV parking. Select home sites also HOUSING
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offer RV parking. The community is located within minutes of Lake Jennings, a destination for camping, picnicking, and fishing. Also nearby is the challenging El Capitan Preserve trail, Lindo Lake Park, and Barona Creek Golf Course. For details about the final homes at Green Hills, including move-in ready residences, please visit the community at 9647 Lower Green Glen off of Sohail St. in Lakeside. The closest cross street is Lakeview Rd. For more information, please visit www.greenhillsbymgb.com or call 619-749-5212. Michael Gregory Builders is proud to present two other communities in San Diego County, including VA approved luxury residences at Masters Collection at Woods Valley in Valley Center. Masters Collection offers just 16 homes ranging from 2,804 to 4,227 square feet. The Spanish Colonial- and California Bungalow-inspired residences come in one- and two-story floor plans with four to five bedrooms, 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms and three-car garages. To view the homes, which are priced from the low $600,000s, please visit the sales office at 14127 Winged Foot Circle in Valley Center. For more information, please visit masterscollectionbymgb.com or call 760-297-3780. The builder also offers one-of-a-kind estates at The Farms private golf course community in Rancho Santa Fe, and works with individuals to build custom estates. For more information, please visit www.michael-gregory-builders. com or call 760-434-5400. To see photos and more, please join the builder on Facebook at Facebook. com/MichaelGregoryBuilders.
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Harry S. Truman 33rd President of the United States Served from April 12, 1945 (ascended) to Jan. 20, 1953
“You can accomplish anything provided that you do not mind who gets the credit.” — Harry Truman
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Alben W. Barkley 35th Vice President of the United States Served from Jan. 20, 1949 to Jan. 20, 1953
Technology
World events
• Albert Einstein refuses presidency of Israel • London smog kills 4,000 • Elizabeth II becomes queen upon the death of her father, George VI. • Mother Teresa opens the home for dying and destitute in Calcutta • Big Mother Teresa Bang Theory of the creation of the Universe first propounded • South African police arrest Nelson Mandella • India holds its first general elections
• Britain announces it has atomic bomb • Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland • Puerto Rico becomes a self governing commonwealth of the U.S. • Military coup d’etat in Egypt headed by Nasser • Winter Olympic games are held in Oslo, Norway
U.S. events
• Polio epidemic kills 3,300 • Live atomic bomb test at Yucca Flats, Nevada, shown on TV • California has its 2nd largest earthquake, rocking 100,000 sq. miles • Communist teachers banned from teaching in public schools • Charlie Chaplin refused entry back into the U.S. after
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living in Hollywood for 20 years • Vice Presidential candidate Richard Nixon defends himself on TV over allegations of secret cash fund • Steel plants placed under presidential control after steel unions threaten to strike
Sports
• World Series: Yankees over Dodgers, 4-3 • NBA Championship: Minneapolis Lakers d. New York, 4-3 • Rocky Marciano becomes world heavyweight champion after knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott
1952 Ford
• World’s first passenger jet produced • First successful use of a mechanical heart • The first “Don’t Walk” sign installed in New York City • First Holiday Inn opens in Tennessee • Patent for bar code used to identify products issued did not become the industry standard until the Universal Grocery Products Identification Product Code or UPC was created • First roll-on deodorant introduced, Ban RollOn
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Popular culture
• The “Diary of Anne Frank” published • The “Today Show” debuts on NBC • KFC franchise opens • MAD Magazine’s first issue
Inventions
• Hydrogen bomb • Mr. Potato Head Game • Polio vaccine
BORN THIS YEAR: Above right: Bill Bilichick, NFL head coach. Above left: George Strait, country singer; Jeff Goldblum, actor; Sharon Osborne, reality star and Ozzie’s wife; Vladimir Putin, Russian president.
Popular films
• Singin’ in the Rain • Against All Flags • High Noon • Man Bait • The Quiet Man • Stolen Face • Monkey Business • The Greatest Show on Earth • The Snows of Kilimanjaro
• Income per year ........ $3,850 • Minimum wage ............... 75¢ • New house ................ $9,050 • Monthly rent ..................... $80 • New car ..................... $1,700 • Gallon of gas ................... 20¢ • Dozen eggs ..................... 72¢ • Gallon of milk .................. 96¢ • Loaf of bread ................... 16¢ • First-class stamp ............... 3¢ • Movie ticket ..................... 45¢
Popular music
TV shows
• Life is Worth Living • The Abbott and Costello Show • Hockey Night in Canada • Mister Peepers • Victory at Sea • The Red Buttons Show • The Ernie Kovacs Show • Adventures of Superman • The Jackie Gleason Show • I Married Joan • The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet • I’ve Got A Secret
• “Blue Tango,” Leroy Anderson • “Wheel of Fortune,” Kay Starr • “Cry,” Johnnie Ray • “You Belong To Me,” Jo Stafford • “Auf Wiedersehen, Sweetheart,” Vera Lynn
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she stayed by his side. A couple of minutes later, his eyes fluttered open and he said, “You’re cute!” Well, the wife was dissapointed because instead of “beautiful,” it was “cute.” She asked, “What happened to ‘beautiful’?” His reply was “The drugs are wearing off!”
Dumbest frog
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Once upon a time a beautiful, independent, self assured princess happened upon a frog in a pond. The frog said to the princess, “I was once a handsome prince until an evil witch put a spell on me. One kiss from you and I will turn back into a prince and then we can marry, move into the castle with mum, and you can prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children and forever feel happy doing so.” That night, while the princess dined on frogs legs, she laughed to herself and thought: Dumbest frog I ever met...
Beautiful?
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A lawyer was just waking up from anesthesia after surgery, and his wife was sitting by his side. His eyes fluttered open and he said, “You’re beautiful!” and then he fell asleep again. His wife had never heard him say that so
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David’s brother David
A woman went down to the Welfare Office to get aid. The office worker asked her, “How many children do you have?” “Ten,” she replied. “What are their names?” he asked. “David, David, David, David, David, David, David, David, David and David,” she answered. “They’re all named David?” he asked “What if you want them to come in from playing outside?” “Oh, that’s easy,” she said. “I just call ‘David,’ and they all come running in.” “And, if you want them to come to the table for dinner?” “I just say, ‘David, come eat your dinner’,” she answered. “But what if you just want ONE of them to do something?” he asked. “Oh, that’s easy,” she said. “I just use their last name!”
Gonna be a good day
Q: How do you know when it’s going to be a good day at work? A: When you see your boss’ picture on the side of the milk carton.
DOWN 1. Opera star 2. Nameless 3. Not pretty 4. Western tie 5. Shorthand 6. A type of large sandwich 7. Vestiges 8. Control surface on a plane 9. Story 10. Seditious 11. Scallion 12. Gulleys
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13. Soft leather 18. A type of evergreen tree 24. Louse-to-be 25. Latin name for our planet 26. A Star Wars hero 27. Baking appliance 28. Not more 29. Three-party 31. Mongrel 33. Construct 34. Religious offshoot 36. Wicked 37. Hazard
Walks into a bar… string style
A string walks into a bar with a few friends and orders a beer. The bartender says, “I’m sorry, but we don’t serve strings here.” The string goes back to his table. He ties himself in a loop and messes up the top of his hair. He walks back up to the bar and orders a beer. The bartender squints at him and says, “Hey, aren’t you a string?” The string says, “Nope, I’m a frayed knot.”
Walks into a bar… talking dog
A dog walks into a bar and hops up on a stool. He looks the bartender in the eye and says, “Hey, guess what? I can talk. Have you ever seen a talking dog before? How about a drink?” The bartender thinks for a moment and says, “Sure, the toilet’s right around the corner.”
Walks into a bar… the ballerina
A good looking woman walks into a bar wearing a tube top. She raises her hand to signal the bartender for a beer, revealing that she does not shave her armpits. Meanwhile, a sloppy drunk on the other side of the bar signals the bartender, “Buy that ballerina over there a drink on me.” The bartender replies, “What makes you think she’s a ballerina?” “Because,” answers the drunken man, “any chick that can lift her leg that high has GOT to be a ballerina.”
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Chicken crossing
What do you call a chicken that crosses the road, rolls in dirt and comes back? A dirty double cross.
Groaners
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Q: So, if all this happened 1,400 years ago, what are they fighting about?
Q: Where do they live?
A: In lots of hot-bed places. Syria is a majority-Sunni country, but the regime of President Bashar al-Assad is a close ally of Shiite-dominated Iran (Assad’s Alawite sect is a whole other story). Iraq is majority Shiite, but northern Iraq has a lot of Sunnis, and Sunni rebels have made increasing inroads into the country. Neighboring Iran is majority Shiite, while next-door Saudi Arabia is majority Sunni. Yemen, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Lebanon have significant Shiite minorities. Sunnis make up about 85 percent of the world’s Muslims (including the
A: It’s a complicated question that can’t be reduced to a few sentences, but here goes: Where once the conflict between Sunni and Shiite was religious, now the conflict is more political. In Iraq, the Shiite-dominated army has been seen as a strong-arm of Shiite president Nuri Kemal Al-Maliki and an oppressive force by majority Sunnis in the north. That’s why many have been happy to have the Sunni-dominated ISIS take over the north.
Q: Okay, but all this is taking place on the other side of the world. Why should I care?
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