John Wayne
NASIRIYAH, IRAQ - DECEMBER 06: A U.S. Army soldier from the 2-82 Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, carries his John Wayne coffee cup as he prepares to leave Camp Adder as the base is readied to be handed back to the Iraqi government later this month on December 6, 2011 at Camp Adder, near Nasiriyah, Iraq. Camp Adder is one of the few bases remaining that the United States controls as America's military continues its pullout of the country by the end of this year, after eight years of war and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
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Dude ranch vacations: So much more than horses
what the customer wants."As for all the transformations in a way of life steeped in history, perhaps it's best to follow John Wayne's advice: "Never say sorry. It's a sign of weakness."___If You Go...DUDE RANCHES: http://www.duderanch.orgRANCHO DE LOS CABALLEROS: Read more »
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Getting Ready with the Academy Awards and Top Five Oscar Moments of the 20th Century
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Premise of Liz Taylor as feminist flawed
We love to graft big ideas onto big stars. John Wayne is America, Elvis Presley is the King, Marlon Brando is the Rebel, Bob Dylan is the Prophet. Elizabeth Taylor is so big we keep adding ideas onto her. She's been the Beauty, the Star, the Great Actres from GoErie.com Read more »
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The new Old West
When it comes to dude ranches, hosts are adopting John Waynes A mans got to do what a mans got to do motto and are offering options unheard of just a few years ago to attract guests. Dude ranches still have horses and wranglers and an aura of the Old Wes from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Read more »
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John Wayne's True Grit Trophy
When an actor has appeared in more than 175 films, you'd expect an old eye patch to be the least of his legacy. But at least one fan of iconic actor John Wayne seems to disagree; late last year, a patch worn by the Duke in the film True Grit was auctione from Smartmoney.com Read more »
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Sequim man dies of boat explosion injuries
Sequim man, 78, dies of injuries suffered when boat exploded Jan. 31 at marina SEQUIM, Wash. (AP) -- A 78-year-old Sequim (skwim) man who was injured when his boat exploded Jan. 31 at the John Wayne Marina has died. Clallam County Fire District 3 spokesm from ReadingEagle.com Read more »
