Letters from readers Sep 7, 2008
Choosing Palin was 'bold. In most presidential elections, the selection of a vice presidential candidate does not make a lot of difference to me, and it probably does not matter to most interested citizens. (Florida Times-Union)
COLUMN: Electrical outlets difficult to find on 'media row' Sep 6, 2008
"If John McCain thought that choosing Sarah Palin would attract Hillary Clinton voters, he is badly mistaken."The only similarity between her and Hillary Clinton is that they are both women. On the issues, they could not be further apart. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Disability Group Applauds State for Decision to Close Howe Developmental Center Sep 6, 2008
"We congratulate Illinois on choosing to do the right thing for people with disabilities by closing Howe," said Lester Pritchard of the Campaign for Real Choice in Illinois. "Now the state can get to work with families and individuals at Howe to formulate and implement a transition plan to meet individual needs and desires. The individuals who currently live at Howe should now be able to enjoy the freedoms that the rest of society enjoys," he added. (PR Newswire)
10 finalists picked for $250,000 prize Sep 6, 2008
A business plan competition offering $250,000 to the top contestant has narrowed the field by choosing its 10 finalists. The finalists for the "Start It Up: Fresno's $250,000 Entrepreneur Challenge" are:*Big Happie Hair, a Fresno-based maker and marketer of the "Bumpits" hair accessory product. (Fresno Bee)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy Sep 6, 2008
we can start from there, after all a revolution is necessary to get rid of these pro s in our government and start choosing normal people folks that actually say what they mean, and mean what they say someone without a tail of speech writers, someone with integrity and honesty. I know all americans want a united states of america, not a divide states of america how did we come to this red and blue states. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
UK police website bought by German opportunist Sep 6, 2008
Expert Advice You Can Trust. Letting the domain name go like this demonstrates a sloppiness on the part of the authorities," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos. Cluley adds that its likely Matt bought the site to get higher rankings on search engines such as Google, but there's nothing to stop him selling the website domain on to someone else who may use the site to host malicious code or spam-related content. "With reputable organisations still linking to the site, the... (PC Advisor)
Bickering, attacks dominate 1st District race Sep 6, 2008
On other issues, Stephen calls himself "unequivocally pro-life" on abortion rights and Bradley says he supports a woman's right to privacy in choosing an abortion. Both support such topics as exploring renewable energy technologies, supporting veterans rights and not ruling out a possible military strike to stop Iran from expanding its nuclear program. (Concord Monitor)
Brownstein: What if McCain wins on Nov. 4? Sep 6, 2008
In choosing Palin over the other vice-presidential possibilities that most intrigued him -- Sen. Joe Lieberman and former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, each of whom supports legalized abortion -- McCain deferred to the social conservatives central to the modern GOP coalition. (MSNBC -- Politics)
European Union to ban 'sexist' TV commercials... Sep 6, 2008
" Hmmm, state-conrolled speech. Just what the dictator ordered. Is this the New Europe I've been hearing about? Oliver on September 05, 2008 at 05:24 PM Once I was watching TV in Europe. I saw this ad for soap with a bunch of naked girls taking a shower. This, I thought,is wonderful and how God wanted TV to be. Lawrence E. on September 05, 2008 at 05:24 PM If this leads to an end of 'Married With Children' there will be RIOTS I tell you, and I will be the one starting them. Darren on September... (The Drudge Report)
Auto Health Shares Front Seat with Personal Health for American Drivers Sep 6, 2008
"Just like choosing nutritional foods at the grocery store is a simple way to be healthy, filling up with high-quality gasoline is an easy change motorists can make to help protect their vehicles," says Dr. FuelGood. "It's important to take simple steps to protect the investment in your vehicle.". (Pekin Times, IL)
The Benefits of Being Green Sep 6, 2008
By choosing environmentally responsible products, homeowners can help protect forests, wildlife, and air and water quality. In addition, every gallon of water or kilowatt-hour of electricity saved reduces the amount of carbon dioxide (the greenhouse gas) entering the atmosphere. (Pekin Times, IL)
CPC approves $1,000 for +5 program Sep 6, 2008
In related news, the CPC tabled choosing a chairman and vice chairman for the group as not all members were able to attend Thursday's meeting. Article Rating. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
'Uppity,' the explanation Sep 6, 2008
Liberals above us all picking and choosing what should and should not be labeled offensive. By GodHatesTrash. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Personality trumps policies for McCain Sep 6, 2008
In choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, McCain picked another politician with an interesting personal narrative ... She opposes abortion, even in cases of rape and incest; she urged an Alaska librarian to ban books; she believes "creationism" should be taught in public schools; she asked ministry students at her former church to pray for a plan to build a $30 billion natural gas pipeline in the state, calling it "God's will." In choosing her, McCain caved in to the rigid... (Albany Times Union)
Our views: The new supremes Sep 6, 2008
He kicked off the campaign last week with his first Florida Supreme Court appointment, choosing former Jeb Bush aide, state legislator and Congressman Charles Canady, a thinly experienced judge and hardcore conservative whose selection is an obvious appeal to the state partys far-right base. Canady wholl fill the seat vacated by Justice Raoul Cantero served in the Florida House for six years and was elected to Congress in 1992. (Florida Today)
John McCain, Master Strategist Sep 6, 2008
McCain's selection of Palin was remarkable because in choosing her from the list of possible candidates, he made a decision that embraced rather than ignored this most basic challenge of leadership. Given that the universality of the logic that informed McCain's selection of Palin is followed more in the breach than in practice, it is worth analyzing his choice, both for what it tells us about his leadership skills, and about the nature of his domestic opposition. (Townhall.com)
The case for cage fighting at Woodward Sep 6, 2008
When choosing between cuts and broken bones that can heal and brain damage, we would rather protect the fighter's brain. When looking at the style of fighting, an argument can be made that MMA is safer than boxing. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 5, 2008 Sep 6, 2008
Choosing Palin as his running mate is not only inherently risky, but also deprives the American public of the opportunity to have sufficient time to get to know her, since the election date is so close. What does she know about foreign relations and constitutional law. (North County Times)
How Salmonella Bacteria Contaminate Salad Leaves Sep 6, 2008
"In their efforts to eat healthily, people are eating more salad products, choosing to buy organic brands, and preferring the ease of 'pre-washed' bagged salads from supermarkets, then ever before. All of these factors, together with the globalisation of the food market, mean that cases of Salmonella and E. coli poisoning caused by salads are likely to rise in the future. This is why it's important to get a head start with understanding how contamination occurs now," he said. In a previous... (Science Daily)
That rude’ lady was me Sep 6, 2008
Roger wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:54 PM:" Ajai - No matter how hard you continue to argue, your attempts at justification of a homosexual lifestyle will always fall short. In the previous thread, your attempts were futile, just as they are here.As asked in the thread of a few days ago in response to Mr. Gay's letter, why do the objectors to Mr Gay's letter want to use the Bible as their source of truth, when they freely admit they don't believe a word of it. I ask the question again. The objections... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cross-train, avoid injuries from overuse Sep 6, 2008
Now with competition starting at or before grade school, children are more times than not choosing one sport and sticking with it. This gives them a competitive edge as they develop their coordination, strength and reflexes for that sport. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
McCain avoids the issues Sep 6, 2008
In choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, McCain picked another politician with an interesting personal narrative ... In choosing her, McCain caved in to the rigid Christianists who now form the core of the GOP.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Passwords No Longer Work to Protect Privacy Sep 6, 2008
In the end, consumers must protect themselves by choosing to do business with organizations that offer solutions that adequately protect their privacy. It is becoming increasingly clear that passwords no longer offer a protection that can be trusted by consumers. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Letters to the editor Sep 6, 2008
The Sept. 2 opinion column Palin is the new deerslayer shows clearly that McCain s pick for a running mate was all about winning votes in the election rather than about choosing a person well-qualified to govern the nation ... Does choosing Sarah Palin remind you of Good job Brownie, Harriet Miers or Alberto Gonzalez. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Finding the right shoes helps prevent injuries Sep 6, 2008
Choosing the right athletic footwear is about more than looks. It s about comfort, performance and most importantly safety. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
33 foreign drug convicts Sep 6, 2008
By executing those convicted of drug smuggling, Indonesia is choosing token scapegoating over honest self-examination to solve its illegal drug epidemic. Abject failure is the only possible outcome of pushing the problem onto law enforcement agencies, who prey on the victims of the lucrative US$ 1 billion trade -- just as the dealers do. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
A Flight for Retribution -- Action and Suspense Collide in a Riveting New Novel About a Man Who Seeks Reckoning for Everything That Was Ruthlessly Taken Away From Him Sep 6, 2008
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Thinking out loud: Venting might not be helpful Sep 6, 2008
In his bereavement research, James Pennebaker, chair of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, found that choosing not to express feelings in the face of a death reflected resilience, rather than vulnerability. Pennebaker s research examines expressive emoting, and research results on bereavement and trauma often overlap. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bristol's Choice Sep 6, 2008
Yet McCain also says that "Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned" and told Tim Russert he favors "a constitutional amendment to ban all abortions." The GOP ticket may want to preserve the illusion that their daughters get to do the deciding, but the GOP platform would bar these women from choosing to have an abortion, even if the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest ... When the court reaffirmed that principle in 1992, in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, it again acted to... (Slate)
Michigan Republicans courting votes from union households? Sep 6, 2008
Although leadership is very left, the rank and file are choosing otherwise, he said. You are seeing a lot of independents in union households. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
COLUMN: Electrical outlets difficult to find on 'media row' Sep 5, 2008
"If John McCain thought that choosing Sarah Palin would attract Hillary Clinton voters, he is badly mistaken."The only similarity between her and Hillary Clinton is that they are both women. On the issues, they could not be further apart. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
For heaven's sake Sep 5, 2008
But the path to reach that position inclusive or divisive has been of his own choosing. A good astrologer can point you in the right direction and even make you realise your full potential. (India Times, India)
Hawaii, Alaska embrace campaign connections Sep 5, 2008
Obama has barely visited Hawaii except to go on vacation - and then was chastised by a national commentator for choosing "exotic" Hawaii instead of, for example, Myrtle Beach. The delegates here - while eager to present their state as just like the rest of the country - are all dressed in Hawaiian shirts and are wearing flower leis. (Boston Globe)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy Sep 5, 2008
we can start from there, after all a revolution is necessary to get rid of these pro s in our government and start choosing normal people folks that actually say what they mean, and mean what they say someone without a tail of speech writers, someone with integrity and honesty. I know all americans want a united states of america, not a divide states of america how did we come to this red and blue states. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Out of control Sep 5, 2008
But now numbers are getting "out of hand" says one expert and many gulls are choosing to sit out the mild British winter rather than head for warmer climes, writes Maggie Ayre. For many people what used to be a soothing sound reminiscent of trips to the seaside - the plaintive cry of the seagull - is now a jarring screech that disturbs life in towns and cities across the UK.. (BBC News -- UK)
Calm a child's fear of school with key tips Sep 5, 2008
Discuss what will occur on the first day of school with your child and let them take part in choosing the clothes he or she will wear, shopping for and packing their book bag or getting their lunch box ready the night before. Reassure your child. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obama-backer Annette Bening pillories Palin... Sep 5, 2008
" I like that quote, but then again she has move than Edwards did when Kerry brought him onboard but you all did not say this then. Keep leaning left and watch everyone pass you by. TC RiderThu, Sep 4, 08 at 04:15 PMShame, shame on Annette Benning, a mother of four has no business galivanting around Hollywood making movies!dzThu, Sep 4, 08 at 04:15 PMWe should all follow Mrs. Bennings advice. After all she is an actress, and actresses are on TV and Movies which makes thier opinions important. I... (The Drudge Report)
Mosquito spraying in Nassau canceled Sep 5, 2008
A planned aerial pesticide spraying over a large portion of that had angered several environmental and breast cancer groups was canceled last night because of high winds, Nassau officials said. No new date for the spraying was announced. (Newsday)
* RESTAURANTS : Yogurt Bar Sep 5, 2008
Our friend Lisa arrives, choosing a small cup, and Lesley and I sit outside on white plastic chairs to wait for her. She comes out, hops onto the swing made from a surfboard, and we chat about our week between mouthfuls of the sweet, fresh, cold dessert. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Across the universe Sep 5, 2008
It can take a while to make something that looks really fantastic, but again, it's great that those who just want to get back into the game as quickly as possible and not tinker with the editors can still have interesting structures by choosing something that Maxis or someone else around the world has crafted. Buildings in this stage include houses to expand your population, entertainment structures to keep your citizens happy, and factories to keep your coffers healthy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Southern women (and men) know Sarah Palin Sep 5, 2008
Common sense conservativism. The entry titled "Southern women (and men) know Palin," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 4, 2008 Sep 5, 2008
At first glance, McCain's choosing Sarah Palin for veep seems transparent; the old guy wants to make some history of his own with this May/December pairing ... McSame, dutifully accepting her tearful resignation, will then bring in the veep of his choosing, one who would fail to get them elected if on the ticket in November ... But when the subject is a pregnancy of an unwed white teenager from some small town in a Republican state, that pregnancy is a celebration of the wonders of God's... (North County Times)
25 Years Of Conventional Evaluation Of Data Analysis Proves Worthless In Practice Sep 5, 2008
Especially in applications in which faulty classification decisions can lead to catastrophic consequences, such as choosing the wrong form of therapy for treating cancer, it is extremely important to be able to make a reliable estimate of the performance of the classification model, explains Mats Gustafsson, Professor of signal processing and medical bioinformatics at Uppsala University, who co-directed the new study together with Associate Professor Anders Isaksson. To evaluate the performance... (Science Daily)
The Arctic's "New Reality": Another Ice Shelf Collapses Sep 5, 2008
"The most important thing to note about it in the big picture, these patches of unusual shelf ice have been there for 4,500 years, and they are choosing this year to break up and drift away," said Ted Scambos, an ice shelf scientist with the National Snow and Data Center who was not directly involved with Mueller's research. "That tells us that the events going on in the arctic are very unusual, at least in the space of the last few thousand years.". (Wired News)
Millionaire uses business expertise to kill family Sep 5, 2008
London newspapers reported that detectives believed Foster had suffered a breakdown as he faced bankruptcy, with business debts of almost 2 million, choosing to murder the family and destroy their home rather than hand it to his creditors. The crime has shocked Britain, particularly people who lived nearby. (The Age, Australia -- World)
James Kissane: McCain's choice for VP is needlessly risky move Sep 5, 2008
Can anyone deny a presidential nominee's primary consideration in choosing a prospective vice president ought to be that person's qualifications to step into the presidency. Can anyone seriously question Sen. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Neither look too good nor wise Sep 5, 2008
Labor was also helped mightily by the hole the Liberals dug for themselves by choosing, then persevering with, the unelectable Troy Buswell, dubbed Captain Sniffy for offending female staff members by sniffing the office seat of one, and by other oafish and boorish acts. Labor's plan was to lock in Buswell by calling the snap poll - the earliest ahead of time since 1905 - but the Liberals struck first, wilting to pressure from heavyweights outside State Parliament and retrieving Barnett from the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Amazon to sell dual-boot OLPC laptop in November Sep 5, 2008
It also features a Bitrate Budget Calculator that assists choosing the correct settings. "The user can import a folder of movies and start encoding and uploading with as few as two clicks" claimed designer Josh Mellicker. (Electronista)
Palin mocks Obama; McCain claims nomination Sep 5, 2008
Amazed By Ignorance wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 AM:" Ah, Politics. The Old Guard Republican party is not at all thrilled about Palin as a VP nominee. This amounts to nothing more than a cheap circus trick by McCain. Choosing a woman was the only way the GOP could stake a revelant claim to this historic election and, I'm sure the real motivating factor here was to woo the undecided democratic women who stood by Clinton. As for her not making mention of abortion or faith? She has an underaged... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Supporting Disabled Students Provides Valuable Lesson for All Sep 5, 2008
It's up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success. While all universities and colleges operate under the same federal laws regarding fair treatment of people with physical, mental or learning challenges, students' experiences may still differ from school to school. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Five Parenting Pointers to Help Provide Your Baby with a Head Start in Life Sep 5, 2008
If you do on occasion choose to tune your toddler into television, make it a point to guide your child each step of the way by choosing age-appropriate shows or videos and to limit the amount of time spent in front of the TV. You can also make the experience more interactive by watching alongside your child and discussing what you watch. Car seats -- handling with care in the car. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Out with the Old, in with the New Windows Sep 5, 2008
When choosing replacement windows, look for ones that are designed for installation into existing window frames to help make sure the impact to the exterior of the home is minimal. This is key, especially for brick or stucco exteriors. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Passwords No Longer Work to Protect Privacy Sep 5, 2008
In the end, consumers must protect themselves by choosing to do business with organizations that offer solutions that adequately protect their privacy. It is becoming increasingly clear that passwords no longer offer a protection that can be trusted by consumers. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Letters to the editor Sep 5, 2008
The Sept. 2 opinion column Palin is the new deerslayer shows clearly that McCain s pick for a running mate was all about winning votes in the election rather than about choosing a person well-qualified to govern the nation ... Does choosing Sarah Palin remind you of Good job Brownie, Harriet Miers or Alberto Gonzalez. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Keep it all in balance Sep 5, 2008
Consult your trainer or doctor before choosing one that s right for you. Balance pads look like thick gymnastics mats but feel much softer. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Finding the right shoes helps prevent injuries Sep 5, 2008
Choosing the right athletic footwear is about more than looks. It s about comfort, performance and most importantly safety. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Exemptions from vaccines increase Sep 5, 2008
More Wyoming parents are choosing to seek exemptions for their children for vaccinations, according to health officials. About 225 Wyoming students didn't receive the required vaccinations in 2007 because of religious exemptions and 38 didn't because of medical exemptions, according to Wyoming Department of Health data. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Power of Perception Sep 5, 2008
OS Roundup:How rational are the choices we make about the operating systems we run (Datamation)
The Maverick Makes His Pitch Sep 5, 2008
Get breaking news, daily headlines and more. Gabe Pressman, Senior Correspondent. (WNBC.com, NY)
Yanks can't worry about outside forces Sep 5, 2008
But New York is choosing to focus most of its energy on the one result it can control: its own. "We can only worry about the field we're playing on and the game we're playing," Sunday's starter Mike Mussina said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Thinking out loud: Venting might not be helpful Sep 5, 2008
In his bereavement research, James Pennebaker, chair of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, found that choosing not to express feelings in the face of a death reflected resilience, rather than vulnerability. Pennebaker s research examines expressive emoting, and research results on bereavement and trauma often overlap. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Swaziland's 40th Anniversary Bash Hits Sour Note Sep 5, 2008
Queen Mother Ntombi Thwala _ which means "She Elephant" _ wields huge influence behind the scenes and is consulted by the king on such matters as choosing a prime minister. "The king does a lot of good things, and the people love and respect him," said Henry Dlamini, a 23 year-old student standing on the sidelines of Wednesday's protest. (CBS News -- World)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 Sep 5, 2008
Download free info on choosing a firm to handle your press releases. www. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
We know Sarah Palin Sep 5, 2008
Paul wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:26 PM:" Sara is a great example for absentee moms everywhere. Can't kids take care of themselves? And will that shotgun wedding being forced on the daughter be formal, with white shotguns? Palin shows just how out of touch Mccain and the Republican party are for choosing such a hypocrite. " ... devtob wrote on Sep 1, 2008 3:31 PM:" Sarah Palin is obviously a favorite daughter of Wasilla, but the editorial neglects to mention the major problem with her selection as... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
SOUND OFF: PALIN FOR VP Sep 5, 2008
jaigd wrote on Sep 1, 2008 1:36 PM:" Does it not strike anyone as odd that Sarah Palin has chosen to further indulge deep political aspirations knowing that her teenage daughter is pregnant out of wedlock & that her infant son who has Down's Syndrome has special need of his mother ? ( And can someone also explain how choosing the demands of the 2nd highest office in the nation under such circumstances is reflective of ' family values ' OR is not recklessly indifferent to the needs of the... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
