Newsworthy...

US, Iraq deal sees long-term US presence
I think everyone sort of saw this one coming. It's not a big surprise to me. Iraq may apparently be on permanent rotation. Gotta love being the Global Big Brother right?! If only they would do something for themselves...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071126/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq

Terrorists Target Military Base
http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.d.../111260034/1001

Children of Fallen US Troops Recorded in Studios Across the Country on Christmas CD

ORLANDO, FL -- November 26, 2007 -- Operation Ensuring Christmas ...for Children of Fallen Troops 'A lil heroes Christmas' CD featuring children of the fallen is being re-released for the 2007 Christmas Holidays. The CD was originally released on Veterans Day, November 11, 2006. On Saturday October 7, 2006 (the anniversary of the start of Operation Enduring Freedom), children of fallen troops were in recording studios across the nation singing traditional Christmas songs and original songs written especially for them. The CD made #8 on Billboards new artist charts. The CD_s make great Christmas Gifts. 100% of the proceeds from the CD go to OEC and it's programs benefiting the Children. The children are also featured in OECs 'Jingle Bells' Video available for viewing at www.opchristmas.org

Multi-Platinum selling producer Veit Renn and OEC founder Robert McDowell produced the CD at Renns_ RMP Studios in Orlando. Renn Music Productions produced American Idol finalist and Academy Award winning Jennifer Hudsons first CD and Nsyncs Christmas CD which sold 7 million copies.


SEE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE, PHOTO AND CONTACT INFO HERE:
http://www.mmdnewswire.com/children-fllen-2594.html

And also, SOMETHING POSITIVE from the news as well:
Maybe there is hope!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7105216.stm