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With that prairie accent you knew he was a Midwestern boy. Twenty-seven years old in 1966, Aspin was one of Robert McNamara’s whiz kids-the bright, bloodless ones who so unnerved the military with their lust for cost-effectiveness, fully loaded with classroom confidence, ignorant of the atmosphere of the battlefield. Academicians were everywhere in South Vietnam in those days: social scientists, psychologists, historians, professors of law, physics, psychology, all prodigies, all far from home....

It isn’t getting any easier. Earlier this year President George W. Bush ordered the deployment of 6,100 National Guard troops to back up the U.S. Border Patrol in its losing bid to stem the tide of illegal immigration. Unmanned drone surveillance planes, not to mention private vigilantes known as minutemen, further complicate Javier’s work. As a result, demand for coyotes’ services has never been higher, particularly in the vicinity of Arizona, whose parched hinterland took the lives of most of the 473 immigrants who died crossing the border last year....

Fair enough (especially if you have a pet). Pichardo is no ordinary priest, and his ancient religion-Santeria-is several tributaries off the mainstream. The religion, born in Nigeria, made its way to Cuba by slave ship and eventually into Florida by way of refugees fleeing Castro. Its congregants believe in sacrificing chickens, doves, turtles and goats to placate their god, Olodumare. In candlelit ceremonies to initiate new clergy, cure the sick and celebrate birth and death, a priest slits the animals’ throats, drains the blood into clay pots and prepares the meat for eating....

Researchers from Stony Brook University found that first responders who were at ground zero have to deal not only with post-traumatic stress disorder; they also may be at a “high risk” for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Studies have also found that 9/11 first responders may face an increased risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s earlier than the average person. A study that was presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in July showed first responders with cognitive impairment have a “brain age” that’s about 10 years older than that in the average person....

And this is possible through the use of an emulator. An emulator has made it possible to seamlessly run a platform-specific application/game on other platforms. What are Emulators? In computing, an emulator is a hardware or software that enables one computer system to behave like another computer system. What are Emulators?9 Best Android Emulators For Windows 101. BlueStacks2. Nox Player3. MEmu4. Remix OS Player5. Andy6. Genymotion7. ARC Welder8. Windroy9. Droid4x...

On Thursday, the trial date was set in a docket filing, with proceedings to be held in St. Paul. Juror summonses had been sent out for that date, according to court records in November, but the new filing officially confirmed it. The three men have been charged with federal civil rights violations in Floyd’s death. All three are charged with depriving Floyd of his right when they did not give him medical care, NBC News reported....

Even sports fans can discover an anime about their favorite sport or discover an entirely new athletic pastime they didn’t know about. Basketball, tennis, even soccer have a series tackling the difficulties and dedication of athletes that perform in their desired sport. Anime is so diverse that there are even very underappreciated Anime about niche sports with full-length series; here are some of the best of the best. 9 Keijo!...

After using the AirPods Pro for some time, we wanted to highlight their best features and how you can make the most of them. 1. Customize the “Press and Hold” Action When you press and hold on an AirPod, you can toggle between various audio modes such as noise cancellation and transparency. However, you can change this to add Siri controls on one AirPod, and the option to switch off noise cancellation altogether via the other AirPod....

Focus on the Bedroom The house mites that share our homes are also known as dust mites, and two of the most common species are Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae. These parasitic creatures typically live in different kinds of fabric, especially bedding. House mites do not easily move about your home like other types of mites and have specific needs to grow. As a result, the following tips can help you decrease house mites in your home....

Fortunately, there’s no need to worry—it’s really easy to get it fixed. We’ll show you how to fix your PC so that it doesn’t wake up irregularly to check for updates. 1. Override the MoUSO Core Worker Process The MoUSO Core Worker process (MoUSOCoreWorker.exe) orchestrates Windows update sessions in the background. It’s pretty important, but if this process keeps randomly waking your PC, then you can override it so that it won’t disrupt you....

Wedding photography can be difficult and stressful, but it’s also hugely satisfying when you do a good job. Use these nine tips and tricks to help you rock your next wedding shoot. 1. Research the Venue Before you do anything else, you need to become familiar with the location you will be shooting at. Take a trip to the venue before the wedding day; this way, you can make a list of the best places for photographs and understand the overall layout and lighting....

That’s because 2003 finds states facing mandatory smallpox preparations, stubbornly sluggish economies and their worst financial mess in six decades. Not in a celebrating mood anymore? Neither are most of the nation’s 36 newly elected or re-elected governors. Looming layoffs and budget cutbacks–coupled with citizen angst over continuing terrorism threats–mean neither the nation’s voters nor the voted-in are up for a redux of the lavish political galas of recent years....

Paraguay had not seen a case of yellow fever since 1974, so it’s no surprise that the current outbreak caught health authorities there short-handed: with only 100,000 does of vaccine available, according to the Associated Press, Paraguay got 50,000 doses from Brazil and is expecting 250,000 from Peru. But there have already been protests, with thousands of worried people blocking highways to demand that vaccine be made widely available....

RELATED Major Differences Between Wrath Of The White Witch And The DS Game There are a few key secrets that players should know about the Revenant Kingdom, especially the Prince’s Edition. These include references to the previous game, to gaining new citizens in the kingdoms of Ni No Kuni. Here are a few that might have escaped some players’ notice 9 The Kingmakers’ Trials Reference Wrath Of The White Witch The Kingmaker’s Trials in the Revenant Kingdom include three puzzles and a fight, which Evan must pass in order to earn the Kingmaker’s approval....

Sir Vivian Richards was one of the first players who pioneered the art of aggressive batting. Then there was Sanath Jayasuriya who has since been followed by countless other batsmen unafraid to take on the bowlers. Ever since the introduction of T20 cricket, batsmen have started to think differently and have played some shots that were unthinkable a while back. On that note, let us have a look at nine of the most innovative shots the game of cricket has ever seen....

Battery Saving Tips & Tricks Remember to turn off background apps Often, we visit an app and forget to close it. These applications continue to run in the background and eat a lot of battery. For instance, Google Maps. We use the app to reach a particular destination and then often forget to close it. This takes a toll on the battery as the app keeps running in the background. Thus, it is best to close all unwanted apps to easnsure your smartphone battery lasts for the entire day, depending on your consumption....

RELATED: The Legend Of Zelda: The 10 Rarest Encounters In Breath Of The Wild Rare encounters in Dark Souls aren’t random, but there are moments and monsters in the game that most players will rarely experience. Some of the rarest enemies don’t even respawn upon defeat, making them truly once-in-a-playthrough encounters. Others can be found down alternative paths, both in terms of areas and character builds. 9 Dark Souls: Evil and Good Vagrants One of the few randomly occurring encounters in the entire Dark Souls series is the Vagrant, present in both an “Evil” and “Good” version....

Despite the downsides of Twitter and social media as a whole, there is a lot to love about the popular platform. If you’re a fan of Twitter, these points will likely resonate with you as a testament to the positive side of the platform. 1. Twitter Is User-Friendly Whatever your reason for joining Twitter is, you can rest assured that the platform is easy to use. Twitter’s design is kept extremely simple, and while you can customize your feed, the topics, and the people you want to keep up with, the platform is straightforward to navigate on both mobile and PC....

With the release ofRiffTrax: The Game, players can now participate in the creative process that goes into making the show that popularized the term “riffing” – essentially a professionalized way of talking over a movie in a humorous manner. The end result of this experience is an incredibly fun party game that has a lot going for it that ultimately culminates in several things that make it one of the most fun party games of the year....