SCOTUS will hear SAF challenge to Chicago handgun ban http://www.examiner.com/x-4525-Seattle-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Supreme-Court-accepts-SAF-challenge-to-Chicago-handgun-ban

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CBS News reports on an old drug-smuggling tactic that is now being used by al-Qaeda terrorists to carry out murder-suicide bombings. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/28/eveningnews/main5347847.shtml

Press tells only half of Bull's Eye story http://www.examiner.com/x-4525-Seattle-

The Afghan National Army Air Corps recently reached a milestone with the completion of the Initial Operations Capability Mi-35 attack helicopter program. American and Czech Republic mentors recommended the Mi-35 program to the Ministry of Defense to provide security, show force and patrol the skies of Afghanistan. The accomplishment required many hours of practice and training, but careful preparation was important when utilizing such a powerful aircraft. The Mi-35 is a heavily armored aircraft, yet streamlined. It sports a 12.7 mm Yak-B Gatling gun.

Is an anti-gun mayor headed for a legal slap-down? http://www.examiner.com/x-4525-Seattle-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Seattle-Mayor-Nickels-setting-stage-for-legal-slap-down

PAGE NINE -- No. 72 by Alan Korwin, Author STARTERS: BILL OF RIGHTS DAY FAST APPROACHING Dec. 15 this year is a Tuesday, mark your calendars now.

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Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) welcomed retired New York City Fire Department Capt. Alfredo Fuentes, a survivor of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center for a luncheon and tour of the ship Sept. 10. Fuentes's visit to McCampbell was part of his visit to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka where he served as guest of honor and keynote speaker at the base's annual 9/11 memorial event. The tour began with McCampbell's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Charles Johnson formally welcoming Fuentes aboard the ship.

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