In the continued evolution of the train layout, the table has now been moved into our library.

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Our dog, Holden, impersonating the classic Australian dog on the tuckerbox even though he's in Las Vegas.

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As the tomatoes take over one garden bed, the other remains rather more barren. Enjoy!

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2 Deep - Funky Sound
Album: Honey, That's Show Biz
Same Beat: Biz Markie - T.S.R.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =OW3Q6dVf5Go

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Steve Coll on The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century

Nearly seven years after the first bombs were dropped on Afghanistan, the US war there continues to escalate. President Bush recently announced he will send an additional 5,000 troops to Afghanistan. Both major party presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama, have pledged to send more troops if elected. The United States launched the war in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 attacks. The stated purpose of the invasion was to capture Osama bin Laden and remove the Taliban regime, which had provided support and safe harbor to al-Qaeda. Osama bin Laden is known worldwide as the founder of al-Qaeda and the mastermind of 9/11. But much less is known of his sprawling Saudi family and their multiple ties to the United States. A new book by award-winning journalist Steve Coll details the complicated family history of Osama bin Laden, one of 54 children born to Mohammed bin Laden. [includes rush transcript]

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More than 280 people were arrested here in St. Paul Monday, the opening day of the Republican National Convention. Among them were several journalists covering the protests in the streets, including three from Democracy Now!

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