required thuggishness missing
the reason people support bush on the war on terror is that he's enough of a prick to pull the trigger
"No Supreme Court nominee in the last 35 years has exceeded Harriet Miers' overall range of experience in courtroom litigation; service in federal, state and local government; leadership in local, state and national bar associations and pro bono and charitable activities," Bush said in his weekly radio address.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Dem Seeks Penalties for Gas Price-Gougers
the party of know-nothings
WASHINGTON -- Oil executives who engage in price-gouging should face tough criminal penalties, Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut said Saturday in the Democrats' weekly radio address.
WASHINGTON -- Oil executives who engage in price-gouging should face tough criminal penalties, Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut said Saturday in the Democrats' weekly radio address.
Clinton Inducted Into Women's Hall of Fame
it's the other clinton
"It had never crossed my mind up until that point that there might be doors closed to me simply because I was a girl," recalled the letter writer, better known today as Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, as she was enshrined Saturday in the National Women's Hall of Fame, along with nine other inductees.
"It had never crossed my mind up until that point that there might be doors closed to me simply because I was a girl," recalled the letter writer, better known today as Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, as she was enshrined Saturday in the National Women's Hall of Fame, along with nine other inductees.
Amtrak Returns to Big Easy After Katrina
human interest angle for women
As he stepped off the train, Marty Robinson, of Paducah, Ky., sank to his knees, sang a song and proposed to his girlfriend as she greeted him. She accepted.
As he stepped off the train, Marty Robinson, of Paducah, Ky., sank to his knees, sang a song and proposed to his girlfriend as she greeted him. She accepted.
Four Robotic Vehicles Finish Desert Race
academic standards
"The impossible has been achieved," cried Stanford University's Sebastian Thrun, after the university's customized Volkswagen crossed first. Students cheered, hoisting Thrun atop their shoulders.
"The impossible has been achieved," cried Stanford University's Sebastian Thrun, after the university's customized Volkswagen crossed first. Students cheered, hoisting Thrun atop their shoulders.
Bennett Defends Remarks on Black Abortions
the i'm-stupid position taken
and dare you to say anything about it 'cause i'm black
"He heard our outrage and our hurt, but he didn't say he was sorry," said Irma Carson, a Bakersfield councilwoman. "We didn't take (his comment) out of context, because there's no context in which those comments would fit."
and dare you to say anything about it 'cause i'm black
"He heard our outrage and our hurt, but he didn't say he was sorry," said Irma Carson, a Bakersfield councilwoman. "We didn't take (his comment) out of context, because there's no context in which those comments would fit."
Thursday, October 06, 2005
TV Tower Wires Kill 400 Birds in One Night
same as 400 cats get in one night on the average
significance : there are a _lot_ of birds
MADISON, Wis. -- As many as 400 songbirds were killed in one night after they flew into wires holding up a television tower.
significance : there are a _lot_ of birds
MADISON, Wis. -- As many as 400 songbirds were killed in one night after they flew into wires holding up a television tower.
Winter Storm Knocks Out Power in West
global warming in the news
BISMARCK, N.D. -- An early winter storm that blasted in from the Rockies dumped heavy snow across the region, knocking out power to thousands and forcing National Guard soldiers to rescue stranded motorists.
BISMARCK, N.D. -- An early winter storm that blasted in from the Rockies dumped heavy snow across the region, knocking out power to thousands and forcing National Guard soldiers to rescue stranded motorists.
Miers Unfazed by Criticism, Friend Says
does not take press seriously, a bad sign
WASHINGTON -- Harriet Miers is unfazed by the criticism and questioning of her qualifications as she seeks to become the next Supreme Court justice, a longtime friend said Thursday.
WASHINGTON -- Harriet Miers is unfazed by the criticism and questioning of her qualifications as she seeks to become the next Supreme Court justice, a longtime friend said Thursday.
Lightning Kills High School Football Player
good day to play the lottery
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- A high school football player was killed and several people were injured by lightning after a game was stopped because of a thunderstorm.
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- A high school football player was killed and several people were injured by lightning after a game was stopped because of a thunderstorm.
Tropical Storm Tammy Center Comes Ashore
meanwhile in rain news
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The center of Tropical Storm Tammy came ashore in north Florida on Wednesday after skirting the coast and sending heavy rain and gusty winds toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The center of Tropical Storm Tammy came ashore in north Florida on Wednesday after skirting the coast and sending heavy rain and gusty winds toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Sea Otters Could Return to Southern Calif.
sea urchin food pyramid
The Sea Urchin Harvesters Association, an industry group that wants to limit the number of sea otters in Southern California waters, did not return a call seeking comment. Sea urchins are a favorite food of otters.
The Sea Urchin Harvesters Association, an industry group that wants to limit the number of sea otters in Southern California waters, did not return a call seeking comment. Sea urchins are a favorite food of otters.
Next Big Thing: Satellite TV in Cars
the platitude channel
"Drivers need to be reminded that driving is a very complex task requiring full attention," said Col. Jim Champagne of the Governors Highway Safety Association, which has said it's not encouraging use of the technology.
"Drivers need to be reminded that driving is a very complex task requiring full attention," said Col. Jim Champagne of the Governors Highway Safety Association, which has said it's not encouraging use of the technology.
3 Adults, Baby Found Dead in Ill. Home
the infant was not talking
BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- Three adults and an infant were found shot to death Wednesday night in an apartment, police said.
BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- Three adults and an infant were found shot to death Wednesday night in an apartment, police said.
Calif. Wildfire Closes Freeway Near L.A.
how long until avalanche stories start?
sometime in the fall the template changes colors
CALIMESA, Calif. -- A wildfire erupted Wednesday in an area east of Los Angeles, quickly consuming at least 2,000 acres of brush, threatening about 100 homes and burning to the edge of a freeway.
sometime in the fall the template changes colors
CALIMESA, Calif. -- A wildfire erupted Wednesday in an area east of Los Angeles, quickly consuming at least 2,000 acres of brush, threatening about 100 homes and burning to the edge of a freeway.
Companies Investing in Teaching English
also "block" "pillar" "slab" and "beam" completing Wittgenstein's primitive language
DALLAS -- Francisco Casas knew enough English to get by in his job preparing rooms for meetings at a luxury hotel, using a few key words such as "table" and "chair" along with hand gestures.
DALLAS -- Francisco Casas knew enough English to get by in his job preparing rooms for meetings at a luxury hotel, using a few key words such as "table" and "chair" along with hand gestures.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Study: Most Will Be Fat Over the Long Haul
weight anxiety cultivated among the underweight
"You cannot become complacent, because you are at risk of becoming overweight," said Ramachandran Vasan, an associate professor of medicine at Boston University and the study's lead author.
"You cannot become complacent, because you are at risk of becoming overweight," said Ramachandran Vasan, an associate professor of medicine at Boston University and the study's lead author.
Firefighters Race Forecast in Calif. Fires
various versions of an interlude in the exciting fire news season
"You have to have a watchful eye over the whole area right now," he said.
"You have to have a watchful eye over the whole area right now," he said.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Ousted Ala. Justice to Run for Governor
the commandment on showdowns
Moore's candidacy could set up a showdown with Gov. Bob Riley, a fellow Republican, and turn the Ten Commandments dispute into a central campaign issue in this Bible Belt state.
Moore's candidacy could set up a showdown with Gov. Bob Riley, a fellow Republican, and turn the Ten Commandments dispute into a central campaign issue in this Bible Belt state.
Search Ends With 964 Katrina Dead in La.
halloween will be big this year
NEW ORLEANS -- The search for Hurricane Katrina victims has ended in Louisiana with a death toll at 964, but more searches will be conducted if someone reports seeing a body, a state official said Monday.
NEW ORLEANS -- The search for Hurricane Katrina victims has ended in Louisiana with a death toll at 964, but more searches will be conducted if someone reports seeing a body, a state official said Monday.
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