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...That's not what American defense planners want to hear. With wars simmering in Iraq and Afghanistan, and potential conflicts looming in North Korea and Iran-to say nothing of China's military buildup-allies are a must for the U.S. In that context, says Adam Ward of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, some U.S. strategists would like to transform Japan into "the U.K. of Asia"-a regional power on which the U.S. can rely not only for diplomatic support, but for military assistance all over the globe. It's a nice idea, but Ward insists that...
...madam, women have been admitted to active service ? and either sex can opt for the surgery Leonor won't need. For example, Alba Romero of Jaén, a serving Guardia Civil like her father and her four brothers. Born male, Alba, 35, has now had her genitals and Adam's apple removed and her breasts enlarged, and although her superiors at first balked, she remains on the force. In today's Spain she has felt free enough to talk publicly about her switch. The problem is that the 1978 constitution hasn't been able to keep up with...
ALBERT HADLEY: THE STORY OF AMERICA'S PRE-EMINENT INTERIOR DESIGNER By Adam Lewis Designs for J.F.K.'s White House, Brooke Astor and others
...Flag's protagonists end up knowing that they were blessed by nothing more than a photo op--and knowing that the true, unacknowledged heroes were the men left behind to fight and die on Iwo Jima's black sands. The film follows three survivors: Ira Hayes (played by Adam Beach), Rene Gagnon (Jesse Bradford) and John Bradley (Ryan Phillippe), the co-author's father. To put it mildly, their lives do not continue on a heroic trajectory. At one point Bradley, forever assailed by nightmares that he never discusses, wishes that "there hadn't been a flag...
...obviously had a tremendous amount of success in terms of wins while they’ve been here.”The Crimson will most severely miss the seniors when it comes to run blocking and pass protection. Starting offensive linemen Will Johnson, Brian Lapham, and Adam Kulczycky—as well as starting tight end Jason O’Neil and starting fullback Kelly Widman—will all be playing their final home game.Thomas, Sobic, LucasSticking AroundThree players who will not be participating in the senior day ceremonies with their classmates will be linebacker Matt Thomas, offensive lineman...