A blog by Postmedia News’ Brian Hutchinson–good reporter with lots of Afghan experience–on his current six-week assignment.  Latest, on being with the US Army (the new military reality, more here):

Hotel California, a.k.a. the Karzai Compound
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Armoured vehicles line the truly unique Hotel California
Brian Hutchinson/National Post
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Via Spotlight on Military News and International Affairs.  Plus:

Posted Podcast: Brian Hutchinson talks about Assignment Kandahar

Meanwhile further north, from Wired:

U.S. Supersizes Afghan Mega-Base as Withdrawal Date Looms

Mark
Ottawa