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Close overseas military bases and send National Guard and reservists home

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With the develoment of the rapid deployment of forces concept, overseas bases are no longer essential, particularly in European countries. The closing of some bases would release troops who could then be assigned for duty in Iraq there by relieving national reservist.

There is no realistic purpose for our military to maintain the large number of overseas bases. It is about time other the other democratic nations accept responsability for their own security.

Clancy’s Cantina is muy bien

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Bienvenido a Clancy's Cantina. Translated from Spanish, it means welcome to Clancy's Cantina.

Clancy’s Cantina in New Smyrna Beach, in the Indian River Shaping Village on the beachside, is a favorite for patrons -- young and old alike after Matt Clancy brought a great brand of Mexican recipes up from Texas back in the early 1980s.

Marriage Licenses

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Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 -- Alan R. Tomecko and Andra L. Butler, Edgewater.

Aug. 30, 2008 -- William C. Pendleton IV and Debra L. Adkins, Edgewater; Michael Deligro and Heather M. Black, Edgewater.

Aug. 22, 2008 -- Charles E. Gardiner III and Melissa A. Hudson, New Smyrna Beach; Allan W. Remensnyder Jr. and Aimeelynn B. Weldon, Edgewater; Thomas L. Manchester and Lisa J. Skiba, New Smyrna Beach; Joseph A. McCumber and Elizabeth A. McCumber, New Smyrna Beach.