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Scientists plan to disclose their findings about Kennewick Man on Thursday in Seattle, nearly a decade after the discovery of the 9,000-year-old skeleton that attracted worldwide interest and sparked a lengthy legal fight. "Kennewick's story is finally going to get told," said Cleone Hawkinson, president of Friends of America's Past. Hawkinson has been working for years to ensure Kennewick Man's bones would be studied by the top scientists in the country. Kennewick Man's bones are significant to scientists because they are considered one of the most complete ancient skeletons ever found. Scientists have theorized he was about 45 years old...

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These are e-mails from a friend who went to Iraq to help rebuild the city of An-Numaniyah. He works for Contrack Intl, and is the Senior Site Constuction Manager.I asked if I could share his e-mails so we would have some idea what is going on in the rebuilding of Iraq and how the people feel about us being there. April 11, 2004 Good day to you all at home, (wife's name here) had mentioned you all had a nice service yesterday,(Easter) Thank you for mentioning me again. Tell all of our members I think of them often and pray...

The 51-year old man suspected of ramming his car three times into the Kennewick Vietnam Veterans Memorial remains in jail while prosecutors decide whether to file charges. Darvin E. Grigg was arrested Saturday on suspicion of first-degree malicious mischief. Grigg had an initial appearance Monday in Benton County District Court, where Court Commissioner Craig Stilwell denied bail. Prosecutors have 72 hours to decide whether to file charges. Grigg is accused of driving his white Oldsmobile Cutlass into the memorial at the base of the cable bridge in Kennewick during the night of March 30-31. The monument's granite marker was damaged...

Andy Barron, Reno Gazette-Journal, www.rgj.com/AP Gerhard Knapp of Germany arrives Thursday in Reno, Nev., to attend Saturday's event Andy Barron, Reno Gazette-Journal, www.rgj.com/AP Karl-Heinz Hille is one of 80 delgates of the Association of German Beard Clubs. Germany hosted the first championship in 1990.

Subject: View of the World: Ramblings of an Old Man By Joe Galloway If you aren't interested in the ramblings of an old man, please delete now. If you're still there, pull up a chair and listen. Is there anyone else out there who's sick and tired of all the polls being taken in foreign countries as to whether or not they" like" us? The last time I looked, the word "like" had nothing to do with foreign policy. I prefer 'respect' or 'fear.' They worked for Rome, which civilized and kept the peace in the known world a hell...

Pasco high teacher, ex charged in espionage This story was published Thursday, February 6th, 2003 By The Associated Press and the Herald staff FBI agents arrested and charged a Pasco High School special education teacher and her ex-husband, a former Washington Army National Guard officer, with espionage.The government declined to release details, but a federal attorney said the case "involves the sale of 'top secret' and 'secret' documents involved with the defense of the United States" during a court session in Spokane. Deborah Davila-Cummings, 46, and Rafael Davila, 51, were arrested Tuesday and were being held without bail. Authorities have...

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HERMISTON -- Bill and Bonnie Kik couldn't have imagined charging a tenant a $300,000 security deposit on a piece of property they rented for $350 a month. But that's what it could cost them to clean up the property after the tenant died, leaving them to dispose half a ton of hazardous chemical waste. The tenant, Earl Myers, owned the Capmartin Mining Co., a small metals recycling operation next to the Daisy Milk Co. on Highway 395 in Hermiston. Myers was a miner of sorts. But he wasn't bulldozing and dredging the property looking for gold underneath the desert sage. ...

GO HERE FOR THREAD I William La Jeunesse asks; "What really happened at the 30 mile fire? Well, investigators from two federal agencies are trying to find out. One of the questions they're asking is this. Did a policy to protect fish endanger firemen? District Ranger John Newcom says, "We have Chinook Salmon, we have Steelhead, we have Bull trout, um all three of those species are in the Chewuch and they all are a consideration as we fight fire.William La Jeuness: "A consideration but not an obsticle insists Ranger John Newcomb. But two veteran firefighters with intimate knowledge of ...

William La Jeunesse asks; "What really happened at the 30 mile fire? Well, investigators from two federal agencies are trying to find outOne of the questions they're asking is this. Did a policy to protect fish endanger firemen? District Ranger John Newcom says, "We have Chinook Salmon, we have Steelhead, we have Bull trout, um all three of those species are in the Chewuch and they all are a consideration as we fight fire.William La Jeuness: "A consideration but not an obstacle insists Ranger John Newcomb. But two veteran fighfighters with intimate knowledge of this fire and the river that ...

Hi, Freepers! Spunky & I (farmgirl) and my husband were outside Safeway today gathering signatures for the petition as well as canned food & donations for the farmers. Many expressed APATHY - that sickness we all know and dislike and IGNORANCE of the issue. Some were willing to be educated & some were not. Some were adamant about not signing anything. Some said they "sympathized" but refused to sign or help in anyway. HA! What good does lack of action do? One woman just got mad and said that her irrigation has been shut off for 4 whole days, so ...

The following is from the Washington State Farm Bureau.  ( Great Job guys and gals )   THE TRUTH ABOUT SALMON IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST I. MYTH– Northwest salmon are threatened or endangered. FACT – There are six species of salmon or steelhead in the Northwest (pink, coho, chinook, chum, sockeye, and steelhead), and not one of those species is in danger of becoming extinct. In fact, contrary to common perception, none of those species is even listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. These species are abundant in the wild, and we can produce as many more salmon ...

The Department of Energy plans small meetings by invitation only rather than public hearings to gather information to decide the fate of Hanford's Fast Flux Test Facility. Michael Holland, who's heading the review, will meet with opponents of restarting the reactor Friday in Portland and Monday in Seattle. Tuesday he will meet with supporters of the reactor in Richland. Numerous public hearings have been held on the reactor over the last decade. By holding smaller meetings with representatives of interest groups on both sides, participants hope to spend more time presenting their information and less time debating those who disagree ...

HELIX -- The discovery of a colony of endangered ground squirrels at the site of the Stateline Wind Power project has killed plans for 20 of the 151 wind turbines planned for the Oregon part of the project. Umatilla County Commissioner Bill Hansell said Friday that he and the other commissioners learned of the problem this week during a tour of the Helix site. A colony of Washington ground squirrels is forcing the change in plans. Florida Power and Light, the company seeking to develop the project, will cut 20 of the 151 Oregon turbines to avoid disrupting the squirrel ...

Bones reported missing from the Kennewick Man skeleton three years ago appear to have turned up at the Benton County Sheriff's Office. The Thursday discovery of the bones thought to be from the ancient remains may resolve a long-standing mystery once investigated by the FBI. County Coroner Floyd Johnson came across a "regular cardboard box" Thursday morning that may contain the high-profile bones. He said he was sorting through an evidence locker at the justice center in Kennewick. "It is speculated they are the missing bones," said Sheriff Larry Taylor. "We can't associate them with anything else." "I was surprised," ...

Don't Tread On Me! by one lonely Television Newsman Given at the S.O.S. (Save our System) Rally, Nov. 18, 2000 First, you are not crazy.  And you are not alone.  Until this week, I did not know that the body literally can shake with rage.  My fists clench as four words echo in my soul:  Don't tread on me. I work in Television news.  I have for almost 20 years, as a reporter, anchor, news director and weatherman.  I qualify as a minority of Hispanic origin.  I am a son of immigrants, both legal and illegal. However, from this time ...

Today while listening to the Rush Limbaugh program he said for all those who think the Democrats don't care if Al Gore wins because they want Hillary Clinton to run in four years had better think again. He said the Democrats are in no way going to let the Republicans in if they can help it. He said he believes there is going to be an OCTOBER SURPRISE the likes of which we can't even imagine.Now I know there are Freepers out there who have some pretty good imaginations, so put on your Tin Foil Hats and get started.Now I ...