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Interesting People Throughout History Part III
Everything you wanted to know about some of the strangest rulers in the history of the world.
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Chris Grenda
What Memorial Day Means to Me
It is not the start of summer or a day to honor all veterans.
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Interesting People Throughout History Part II
Today you get three for the price of one, in a salty seafaring tale of the bad luck/good luck dichotomy.
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Interesting People Throughout History Part I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
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Operation Restore Hope Part V
A tale of two operations. Or, the one where I get to have all kinds of fun.
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Operation Restore Hope Part IV
The one where I meet interesting people from around the world.
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Operation Restore Hope Part III
Somalia is a strange place and my desire to get home.
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Operation Restore Hope Part II
The sights, sounds and smells I experienced as a Marine in Somalia, during the early stages of Operation Restore Hope.
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Operation Restore Hope Part I
The first in a series examining the role of the United States on the international stage in the 20th century and beyond.
Why Doesn't Modern Islam Value the Past?
Islam used to acknowledge the past, but now just want to destroy, and forget it.
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It's Time to Talk About Turkey Part II
Can Turkey still be considered a democratic country or are they essentially a Muslim dictatorship?
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It's Time To Talk About Turkey Part I
There needs to be a serious discussion about a NATO ally
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