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Legendary Afghani leader Ismail Khan is moving against the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, considered the spiritual capital of the Taliban movement, according to news reports from Pakistan.

Khan, who gained his reputation as defender of Herat during a Russian siege, is being supported by US Special Forces units in his march toward the city. Two Taliban ministers and the governor of a major province have promised him support if he captures the city. If an attempt to topple Mulla Omar, the leader of the Taliban, succeeds, moderates within Afghanistan will invite the former king, Zahir Shah, to set up a new government through the use of a Loya Jirga, or grand assembly, the traditional Afghan means of selecting a new national government.
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Attorney General John Ashcroft said today on CNN’S “Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer” that there could still be terrrorists operating in the US and that more attacks are possible. Ashcroft said, “it’s very unlikely that all of those associated with the attacks of September 11 are now detained or have been detected.”

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This letter came in during Dreamland on September 29. This is a time when our emotions make us literally unable to eat or to think about things like the importance of good nutrition. But it’s never been more important, as this wise listener points out.

Dear Whitley:

Thanks for the great show tonight. I’m a grocer in Oregon and I’ve noticed that folks have stopped shopping well for food.

About 2 weeks ago a real slump hit. Folks are nibbling – they don’t look like they’re fixing good meals. So the mama in me has a message for folks: get out your pencils and paper and make your shopping list. Plan some meals. Winter’s just around the corner, and everyone’s immune systems need to be fortified right now.
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During a time of stress like this, we tend to eat less well. This is the last thing we need. Our bodies need good nutrition as never before. A wise Dreamland listener who is also a grocer has noticed that people have stopped buying for good meals. To read her thoughts, click here.

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