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ABOUT ME:
Home to a half Mexican who now lives in Silverdale, WA and who supports the Hawks, Sonics and Mariners along with the alma mater (WSU). I also post wacky links, pictures of insanely hot women and what have you (if you don't want to read my ramblings), so enjoy. FAVORITE LINKS My Place Of Biz Miss Eva MISTERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ROSSER! Mr. T! He Don't Pity No Fool, Dig? Mr. Spaulding Mr. Gonzo Mr. Rampsberger Pop Life HEART PUNCH'D! Flux Blog Oh NO THEY DIN'T! Support Your Weed Carrier U.S.S. Mariner Sports And Bremertonians Kissing Suzy Kolber Superficial Cake And Ice Cream Oh, Word? Young, Black and Fabulous SuperSonic Soul! Sports Filter Nah Right FIRE JOE MORGAN! Football Outsiders College Football News All Music The Breaks
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Monday, March 01, 2004SO MUCH FOR THATCanada's army, navy and air force are facing a funding shortfall of up to half a billion dollars, defence sources told the National Post, and the military is recommending drastic measures to make up the difference, including closing some of the largest bases in the country. The federal government is stalling the release of internal documents that outline the looming financial crisis, but military sources said the reports indicate that in the fiscal year beginning on April 1, the air force expects to be $150-million short of funds needed to fulfill its commitments, the navy will be $150-million shy of its needs and the army will be as much as $200-million short. The figures were submitted to General Ray Henault, the Chief of Defence Staff, last month by the heads of the land staff, the maritime staff and the air staff in anticipation of this year's defence budget. The military sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the reports foresee a situation so dire that they recommend curtailing operations, dry-docking ships and mothballing vehicles or aircraft and closing at least four Canadian Forces bases. Yikes. Thanks to DVDVR.com for the info. A blog about the Canadian military can be found here. It's a very interesting read. In other political news: The charge sheet against Anderson said he told undercover military officers posing as Al-Qaida operatives, "I wish to meet with you; I share your cause; I wish to continue contact through conversations and personal meetings." The charges accused him of sending the officers, among other things, sketches of the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. In oral, written and electronic communications, Anderson, also known as Amir Abdul Rashid, provided information on "U.S. Army troop strength, movements, equipment, tactics, identification and weapons systems," the charges said. They said he outlined "methods and means of killing U.S. Army personnel and destroying U.S. army weapon systems and equipment", pointing out "specific vulnerabilities". The alleged communications took place between January 17 and February 10. Anderson was due to be mobilized as part of a rotation of troops in the Iraq occupation force. The kicker: He went here. I don't remember the guy, but it's not cool when shit like this happens.
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