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THE PRESIDENT:

Good morning.

This weekend, Americans mark two important dates in our Nation's history. On Saturday, we celebrate the 232nd birthday of the United States Marine Corps. And on Sunday, we celebrate Veterans Day -- and give thanks for all those who have worn the uniform of America's Armed Forces. The Marine Corps was born in a Philadelphia tavern in 1775. Since then, the Marines have become one of the world's premier fighting forces. Their courage and valor in battle have earned them the respect of friend and foe alike. And today, a new generation of Marines is writing another chapter in that proud tradition.

Young Marines are serving on the front lines in the war on terror in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world. As the Marines celebrate their birthday, we join them in recognizing what their sacrifice and service has meant for our freedom. America owes a debt of gratitude to all those who have served in our Armed Forces. On Veterans Day, we remember those who have served in previous wars, those who are serving today, and those who did not live to become veterans.

Veterans Day also reminds us of our solemn responsibility to care for those who have fought our Nation's wars. Under my Administration, Federal spending for our veterans has increased by more than two-thirds. We have extended medical treatment to a million additional veterans, including hundreds of thousands returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. And we have expanded grants to help homeless veterans across the country. These are the generous actions of a grateful Nation -- and to build on them, I nominated a good man to head our Department of Veterans Affairs: Doctor James Peake. Doctor Peake is an Army doctor, a retired lieutenant general, and a combat veteran who was wounded twice in Vietnam, and decorated for his valor.

When confirmed by the Senate, Doctor Peake will take on an important task -- continuing my Administration's work to implement the recommendations of the bipartisan Dole-Shalala Commission on Wounded Warriors. These recommendations are vital to ensuring better care for our veterans, and Congress needs to confirm Doctor Peake so he can lead the way in this crucial effort. Some of the Commission's recommendations require legislative action, such as updating the disability system to fully meet the needs of our wounded warriors. So my Administration has sent Congress a bill that would enact all the legislative steps recommended by the Commission. This is a good bill, our wounded warriors and their families are counting on it, and I urge Democrats and Republicans to come together to pass it as quickly as possible. Congress can also meet its responsibility to our veterans by passing a clean Veterans Affairs appropriations bill.

Unfortunately, Congressional leaders let the fiscal year end without passing this bill they know our veterans need. So I urged Congress to pass this bill by Veterans Day -- and they still have failed to send me this vital legislation. The time to act is running out. There are now just four days left on the legislative calendar before Congress leaves town for their Thanksgiving break. The best way members of Congress can give thanks to our veterans is to send me a clean bill that I can sign into law.

On this Veterans Day, I urge every American to take time to thank one of our Nation's 24 million veterans. They come from different generations and different backgrounds. But they are united by a commitment to honor, duty, and love of country that has kept America free. They continue to strengthen and inspire our Nation. And we will never forget what we owe them.

Thank you for listening.

[ 本帖最后由 vanbryan 于 2007-11-11  20:30 编辑 ]

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Today's Highlight in History:

On November 12th, 1942, the World War Two naval Battle of Guadalcanal began. (The Americans ended up winning a major victory over the Japanese.)

On this date:

In 1920, baseball got its first "czar" as Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis was elected commissioner of the American and National Leagues.

In 1921, representatives of nine nations gathered for the start of the Washington Conference for Limitation of Armaments.

In 1927, Josef Stalin became the undisputed ruler of the Soviet Union as Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Communist Party.

In 1929, Grace Kelly -- the future movie star and Princess of Monaco -- was born in Philadelphia.

In 1948, former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo and several other World War Two Japanese leaders were sentenced to death by a war crimes tribunal.
In 1954, Ellis Island closed after processing more than 20 million immigrants since opening in New York Harbor in 1892.

In 1975, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas retired because of failing health, ending a record 36-and-a-half-year term.

In 1980, the US space probe "Voyager One" came within 77-thousand miles of Saturn.

In 1982, Yuri V. Andropov was elected to succeed the late Leonid I. Brezhnev as general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party's Central Committee.

In 1993, former Nixon White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman died in Santa Barbara, California, at age 67.

Ten years ago: Japanese Emperor Akihito formally assumed the Chrysanthemum Throne. Actress Eve Arden died in Beverly Hills, California, at age 82.

Five years ago: Israel's ruling Labor Party unanimously approved Shimon Peres as its new leader, replacing slain Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The space shuttle "Atlantis" blasted off on a mission to dock with the Russian space station "Mir."

One year ago: President Clinton signed a sweeping measure knocking down Depression-era barriers and allowing banks, investment firms and insurance companies to sell each other's products. An earthquake struck western Turkey, killing at least 834 people.

每日格言：

"Money is always there but the pockets change; it is not in the same pockets after a change, and that is all there is to say about money."

-- Gertrude Stein, American author (1874-1946).

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Veterans Day celebrations are under way across the US. Vice President Dick Cheney attended the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery where he commended the military for making their country proud.

A massive weekend search has turned up no sign of a missing Illinois woman. Stacy Peterson has been missing for two weeks. Authorities say her husband is a suspect in her disappearance.

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says elections will be held in his country in January. However Musharraf would not say when he will lift the state of emergency he implemented a week ago.

A British newspaper says Prince Harry and his long time love have called it quits. Report says Chelsy Davy broke up with Harry after losing patience with his playboy life. The couple got together three years ago.



[ 本帖最后由 vanbryan 于 2007-11-12  12:27 编辑 ]

German bottom bonanza

The world's most beautiful bottom competition in German



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No, they haven't all been caught short at the same time. These are the finalists in the world's most beautiful bottom competition and it's judgement time for their bums. This is of course happening in Germany where they really know how to appreciate topnotch batik beauty.

The man in charge of presenting this festival of cheek is actually from these shows and he's given this whole business a lot of thought. "Bottoms are real. Whereas bosoms these days, you don't know if they're real. They might be plastic, they might be pushed up in a bra.So when you take the bra off ,you go, en ,there's nothing there. Whereas a bum is real.Like any great talent competition, there's a panel of hard to please judges as an appreciative audience and there's the one who got the wrong end of the stick.

All the contestants have competition numbers carefully painted on their thighs. So it's not to obscure the vital merchandize. And when it came to picking their winner, the verdict was unanimous. In no way this panel was going to be split down the middle and the proud owner of the world's most beautiful bum has a few maintenance tips to keep those cheeks pert. I drink my coffee with 7 sugars. No tips from the male champ though, just joy it is incredible victory."The great feeling to be a winner.Really.Especially because I won with my ass,i mean,it's kinda weird,but it's good."No wonder he is so chuffed.The winners get 10,000 euroes each, the contract as bottom models and what the organizers mysteriously describe/ as comprehensive bottom insurance.

[ 本帖最后由 vanbryan 于 2007-11-12  12:33 编辑 ]

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I'm Asieh Namdar at the CNN center in Atlanta with a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS.

First Pakistani General Pervez Musharraf now says he will hold parliamentary elections before January 9th. But that vote may take place under the ongoing emergency order. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says she's glad Musharraf has announced a timeline for elections, but he needs state of emergency as soon as possible.

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, he says attacks like this month, last month are becoming less frequent. He says terrorists act in Baghdad are down 77% from last year's peak and call better sign that sectarian violence is ending.

A Senate bill is expected to be approved on Wednesday that could cause some big changes to cigarette taxes. It would require the FDA to restrict tobacco advertising, regulate warning labels and remove hazardous ingredients. Health advocacy groups say the bill could drastically reduce the number of tobacco related debts in the United States. Meanwhile, health and negotiators are trying to a veto proof for other version. But the bill, it calls for 61 cents per pack tax increase for cigarettes. The tax would finance a 35 million dollar children's health program. President Bush says he will veto the bill again if it includes the tax.

The man accused of using the Internet to lure young boys is now in a Nevada jail. Police say Jason Hunter posed as a 20-year-old woman online. He's charged with sexually assaulting the 13-year-old boy he met on the Internet on the Internet bulletin board, Craigslist.

Broadway stayed chance on the picket line for a second day. Their stike over failed contract negotiation with producers has shut down more than 2 dozen shows. Meanwhile the Hollywood writer strike is in its seventh day, it has shut down production on several prime time shows and late night talk shows.

And those are the headlines this hour, for more on these stories and other news of the day, CNN is your source online, on TV or when you're on the go.

[ 本帖最后由 vanbryan 于 2007-11-12  12:39 编辑 ]

楼主好认真啊

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One year ago:President Clinton signed a sweeping measure knocking down Depression-era barriers and allowing banks, investment firms and insurance companies to sell each other's products. An earthquake struck western Turkey, killing at least 834 people.


。。。。不只一年了吧;PPPP;

。。佩雷斯那个也是