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  United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The U.S. is considered to have the most powerful high-tech military in the world, because it spends a significant amount on traditional-warfare power projection capabilities; for example, American defense expenditures in 2005 were estimated to be greater than the next 14 largest national military budgets combined.
A satellite composite image of the contiguous U.S. Deciduous vegetation and grasslands prevail in the east, transitioning to prairies, boreal forests, and the Rocky Mountains in the west, and deserts in the southwest.
Altogether, the U.S. government owns 1,020,779 square miles (2,643,807 km²) which is 28.8% of the total land area of the U.S. The bulk of this land is protected park and forestland; but some is leased for oil and gas exploration, mining, and cattle ranching.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States   (7176 words)

  
 Middle America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Middle America is an American colloquialism used—in contrast to "coastal America"—to describe a region of the United States that, geographically, comprises the bulk of the nation.
Similar to the phrase, "Third World", the term "Middle America" is often disdained because it assigns a large set of culturally, geographically, and socially quite different regions a vague and unflattering label.
Geographically, the label "Middle America" refers to the territory between the East (particularly the Northeast) and West coasts of the United States, and may refer to the inland portions of coastal states, especially if they are rural.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Middle_America_(US)   (380 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - US Airways, America West in talks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
US Airways (UAIRQ), which is in bankruptcy protection, and cash-poor America West (AWA) are in merger talks that have hit a critical stage as they search for an investor or investors willing to inject $500 million in equity into the combined enterprise.
America West CEO Doug Parker has made no secret of his desire for a merger to be able to compete with both big traditional carriers such as American (AMR), United and Delta (DAL), and with low-cost leader Southwest (LUV).
US Airways executives "are more than happy to go back to playing golf as opposed to running an airline that is extremely difficult," Bronner said, calling America West managers "extremely capable people...
www.usatoday.com /money/biztravel/2005-04-19-usair-americawest_x.htm   (728 words)

  
 DefendAmerica - U.S. Defense Dept. War on Terror: 07/03/2006 - Edition 1
FORWARD OPERATING BASE RUSTAMIYAH, Iraq, June 30, 2006 — U.S. soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Division were able to provide desperately needed medical attention to a young Iraqi woman who was close to death June 17 at Forward Operating Base Rustamiyah.
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2006 – Two troops were killed in Afghanistan July 2, two U.S. troops died July 1, in what officials described as noncombat incidents, and the Defense Department has identified previously announced casualties in the global war on terror.
CIVIL AFFAIRS ASSESSMENT — An Iraqi family visits with U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Civil Affairs Group, attached to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, during a civil affairs assessment mission in the city of Ar Rutbah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, June 14, 2006.
www.defendamerica.mil   (329 words)

  
 AMERICA magazine: Catholic weekly magazine, online & print, July 3, 2006 , Vol. 195 No. 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The general editor was Walter M. Abbott, S.J., an associate editor of America in the mid-1960’s.
Such a land is Ireland, and deep in her southeastern corner, I bumped into resurrection as I climbed a steeply rising forest path and stepped over a tiny bluebell shoot...
America, the online weekly Catholic magazine of news, opinion, book reviews and articles for the thinking Catholic and those who want to know what the Catholic people are thinking.
www.americamagazine.org   (597 words)

  
 U. S Highways: From US 1 to (US 830)
US 66 was replaced by five Interstate numbers in addition to numerous state routes: I-55, I-44, I-40, I-15, and I-10.
This is the page with the recently extended US 425, the truncated US 65, and the oddly numbered US 17-1, which ran from Petersburg, Virginia to Wilmington, North Carolina.
This is the page with the former US 99E's and US 99W's, the splits in US 30, US 40 and US 50, and all three routings of US 6N, including the one connecting US 6 to Kingston, New York.
www.us-highways.com /#uslog   (3460 words)

  
 Oxfam America: US Plans to Rejoin International Coffee Organization
The US was a founding member of the ICO in 1963, but it left the group in 1993 to protest what it regarded as one group impeding the free market system.
Plus, nongovernmental groups like Oxfam America have worked with congress people on both sides of the aisle to encourage the US government to realize the important role it could play if it returned to the ICO.
US Rep Sam Farr (D-California), who pushed for US intervention in the coffee crisis, said he saw firsthand how important coffee crops could be to sustaining developing nations when he worked as a Peace Corp volunteer in Colombia in the 1960s.
www.oxfamamerica.org /newsandpublications/news_updates/news_update.2004-09-20.3125179243   (516 words)

  
 ZNet |Latin America | Us Troop Deployment Sparks Protests In Dominican Republic
The landing of hundreds of US troops at a port city in the Dominican Republic, barely 80 miles from the Haitian border, sparked protests and warnings that Washington may be preparing another military intervention aimed at quelling the popular unrest that has erupted in Haiti over attempts to rig the presidential election.
Some 800 US troops have disembarked at the Dominican port of Barahona as part of the “New Horizons” military exercise that is to extend for several months and will reportedly involve as many as 14,000 military personnel.
The statement continued, “We cannot remain indifferent to the landing of heavily equipped troops at such a delicate moment in the Caribbean, Latin America and the world and while the western part of the island [Haiti] is under intervention by the US and its allies in an action legalized by the United Nations (MINUSTAH).
www.zmag.org /content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=20&ItemID=9761   (807 words)

  
 America First Party
The central focus of the America First Party is to put America and all Americans First.
The America First Party is delighted that its careful party-building strategy is bearing fruit, and looks forward to much future success with the leadership of its new Committee Chairmen, many of whom have substantial organizational and technical experience as business owners and entrepreneurs.
When the U.S. government murders people, whether Serbs, Branch Davidians at Waco, or Iraqi women and children, it is "collateral damage." But we put Saddam Hussein on trial for putting down rebellions.
www.americafirstparty.org   (745 words)

  
 America West and US Air in merger deal - May. 20, 2005
US Air's main strength is still up and down the eastern United States; its shuttles between Washington, New York and Boston are among its key assets.
US Airways was the first major to file for bankruptcy court protection in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, but its problems predate the downturn in air travel that began earlier that year.
America West was once a much more typical hub-and-spoke carrier that catered to business travelers, but its competition with Southwest made it start cost-cutting efforts earlier than some of its larger competitors.
money.cnn.com /2005/05/19/news/midcaps/airlines   (1135 words)

  
 SpiritHit News | North America | US Military Gives Details of Mishandling of Koran at Guantanamo
The U.S. military Friday released the details of five incidents in which guards mishandled the Koran at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The U.S. military noted that more than 1,600 Korans have been given to detainees, and guards are told to avoid touching the holy books if possible.
The military said again Friday that there is no evidence that U.S. guards or interrogators ever flushed a Koran down the toilet, as Newsweek reported in a story that the magazine has since retracted.
news.spirithit.com /index/north_america/more/us_military_gives_details_of_mishandling_of_koran_at_guantanamo   (247 words)

  
 Corrections Corporation Of America Chooses US LEC
"US LEC's ability to be nimble, work with CCA on tight time lines, and most importantly, deliver quality products proves to us, beyond a shadow of doubt, that we have the right partner." CCA is the sixth largest corrections system in the United States, behind only the federal government and four state corrections systems.
This presence makes US LEC the most prevalent competitive telecommunications carrier in the state and attributed to the company's 15 percent Tennessee customer growth rate over the last year.
About US LEC Based in Charlotte, NC, US LEC is a leading telecommunications carrier providing integrated voice, data and Internet services to medium and large businesses and enterprise organizations throughout 16 Eastern states and the District of Columbia.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-06-2005/0004162873&EDATE=   (427 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Business | US Airways and America West merge
US Airways has had to seek bankruptcy protection twice in two years.
US Airways and America West were the seventh and eighth-largest airlines in the US before the merger.
US Airways begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol LCC.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/business/4288406.stm   (199 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world, with a per capita GDP of $42,000.
US business firms enjoy greater flexibility than their counterparts in Western Europe and Japan in decisions to expand capital plant, to lay off surplus workers, and to develop new products.
US firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers and in medical, aerospace, and military equipment; their advantage has narrowed since the end of World War II.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html   (1870 words)

  
 Adventure holidays & singles holidays, adventure vacations, adventure travel & singles vacations - USA, Canada, Alaska, ...
Whether you are travelling alone or with a group of friends, come and explore with us the awe-inspiring National Parks, vibrant cities, tropical beaches and mysterious indigenous civilisations that makes the Americas a truly unique travel destination.
Our U.S division, Premiere International Corp / {dba} TREKAMERICA is operating under a variety of Incidental Business and Special Use Permits from the United States National Park Service, the United States National Forest Service, the United States Bureau of Land Management, the Park Service of Canada, the Hopi Indian Nation and the Navajo Indian Nation.
See the best of North America and experience the many adventures this beautiful land has to offer, with plenty of free time to join in with the action or just sit back and relax.
www.trekamerica.com   (608 words)

  
 RenewAmerica
As America once again celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, it's an appropriate time to reflect on the contribution made historically by Protestants to the formation of our republic.
American Muslims tell us that Islam is a religion of peace.
Everything I have done in my public life has rested on the truth that, in America, it is the people who make good things happen, because it is the people who have the Founding principles of America most deeply in their hearts.
www.renewamerica.us   (2875 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. US Airways Center formerly America West Arena Phoenix, AZ tickets . Directions, seating ...
US Airways Center formerly America West Arena Phoenix, AZ tickets.
The US Airways Center is a non-smoking facility.
Once the information has been verified, the US Airways Center will duplicate the tickets in the form of a written pass and the customer will be charged the face value of the pass.
www.ticketmaster.com /venue/246098   (751 words)

  
 For All of Us / One America Committee Blog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Before any of us Democrats fall into attacking another Democrat we should count to 10 and think of what the alternative will be if the neo-cons win again.
U.S. Senate and House lawmakers said on Thursday they had not finished legislation to stabilize the U.S. pension system and would miss another deadline for doing so: next week's Independence Day recess.
Unable since March to agree on a definition of which pension plans were at risk of default, negotiators working on the overhaul of pension laws set that issue aside and discussed others on Thursday.
blog.oneamericacommittee.com   (2012 words)

  
 HireAmerica
A plan to boost the number of temporary visas is facing obstacles in the U.S. Congress, despite the plan's popularity with technology companies and...
U.S. News asked some leading business executives to offer advice.
This is free software, and you may redistribute it under the GPL.
www.hireamerica.us   (326 words)

  
 America Hates Us!
Thoughts from a couple in Brooklyn who don't understand why America obviously fucking hates them and wants them dead, as if 9/11 weren't enough already, and we were actually there, and no, we aren't going to watch that miniseries.
So seriously, in fact, that when Trey and I were planning our wedding ceremony, I was frustrated because all the traditional vows we examined (and yes, we looked at the CHRISTIAN vows, too, as a model) had all these diappointing aspects.
America is all about cash and prizes, and, as Gotham Knitter told me in the limo we hijacked from her straight brother's FIRST wedding 12 years ago (to go to a girl party at Gay Pride): "WHERE'S MY CA$H AND PRIZES?" But beyond that, where is her shot at that affirmation?
whatdidweeverdotoyou.blogspot.com   (1898 words)

  
 Project America Foundation
We are proud to announce we have exclusive rights to "America United: A Generation's Sacrifice During World War II"
"America United: A Generation;s Sacrifice During World War II" is a special tribute to how America United, during World War II served in the Armed Forces during the war, some paying the ultimate sacrifice.
She will be spending thirty days with them in country and upon her return will be finishing up her two newest books, "America Divided: The War on Terrorism" and "Compassion of an American Warrior".
www.project-america.us   (545 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited | US elections 2004 | God save America ...
There are, it is estimated, 90 million evangelical Christians in the US.
The apocalypse depicted in Tim LaHaye's Left Behind books is, we assume, the US government-approved version.
Last week Naral Pro-Choice America, the country's leading lobby for legal abortion, endorsed Kerry's candidacy.
www.guardian.co.uk /uselections2004/comment/story/0,14259,1208413,00.html   (616 words)

  
 About Us: Putzmeister America
Putzmeister America is the North American division of one of the world’s most well-recognized and respected heavy equipment manufacturers, Putzmeister AG.
Comprising 16 manufacturing and sales operations around the globe, the Putzmeister organization employs more than 2,300 people and generates over $667 million in annual sales.
A respected leader in the material placement industry, Putzmeister America is known for its innovative product line, performance, engineering and manufacturing excellence.
www.putzmeister.com /about   (160 words)

  
 US Airways - Airline Ticket, Plane Ticket, Last Minute Airfare
US Airways - Airline Ticket, Plane Ticket, Last Minute Airfare
US Airways and America West Airlines have merged to offer affordable
Copyright 2006, US Airways Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.americawest.com   (140 words)

  
 About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. : FUJITSU United States
Sunnyvale, CA, June 27, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that the Fujitsu ScanSnap™ S500 received a “two thumbs up” rating from CMP Technology's VARBusiness magazine in the May 29th Tech Watch section.
Sunnyvale, CA, June 26, 2006 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that EMC Corporation, the world leader in information management and storage, has qualified the new Fujitsu fi-5900C, fi-5530C, fi-5120C and fi-5220C document scanners.
The complimentary webinar will shares insights into the ever changing storage market and will discuss various ways value-added resellers (VARs) can take advantage of the need for hardware, software and services to support the increasing volume of critical business data.
www.fcpa.com   (346 words)

  
 NCL America - US Flagged Ships Combine the Spirit of Aloha!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
With NCL America, you’ll see Hawaii from a whole new perspective.
We combine the thrill of cruising and the opportunity to explore all four of Hawaii’s main islands.
NCL America and Hawaii were made for each other.
www.ncl.com /ncla   (267 words)

  
 Soaring Society of America US Soaring Teams Web Site
The US Team sponsors several training and performance camps for all pilots including the Juniors.
Management of U.S. Soaring Teams is the responsibility of the U.S. Team Committee.
Details on how U.S. Soaring Teams are structured and what the team's operational guidelines are.
www.ssa.org /UsTeam   (236 words)

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