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Let it not be said that Iraqis died needlessly because America walked away from its promise of health clinics.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Traps Empty in Hunt for Killer Tenn. Bear
shark story genre retains swimming reference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A popular mountaintop campground remained closed Saturday as officials searched for signs of the black bear that killed a 6-year-old girl near a swimming hole.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A popular mountaintop campground remained closed Saturday as officials searched for signs of the black bear that killed a 6-year-old girl near a swimming hole.
Firefighters Find Secret Stash in Basement
why are there no solar-powered marijuana-cultivating systems
The marijuana-cultivating system was wired to the home's electrical system in a way that bypassed the meter, said Michael Barnhardt, acting director of the task force. Such wiring would help a grower avoid the large electric bills that clue in investigators, he said.
The marijuana-cultivating system was wired to the home's electrical system in a way that bypassed the meter, said Michael Barnhardt, acting director of the task force. Such wiring would help a grower avoid the large electric bills that clue in investigators, he said.
Boy Attacked by Mountain Lion in Colorado
shark attack genre morphs into land predator form
that way you get children
"This is a very rare incident to happen," Baskfield said. "Mountain lions tend to be very elusive. Typically mountain lions don't want any part of people."
that way you get children
"This is a very rare incident to happen," Baskfield said. "Mountain lions tend to be very elusive. Typically mountain lions don't want any part of people."
Academic Studies Starbucks Cultural Impact
these are people who don't own dogs
Starbucks and other coffee houses, he believes, fill "some kind of deep desire for connection with other people."
Starbucks and other coffee houses, he believes, fill "some kind of deep desire for connection with other people."
17 U.Va. Students Arrested After Sit-In
jail is the perfect place for a sit-in
The students were taken into custody without incident and were transported to the city jail to be booked on trespassing charges, activist Amy Kniss said.
The students were taken into custody without incident and were transported to the city jail to be booked on trespassing charges, activist Amy Kniss said.
2 Kids Hurt in Money Drop at Mich. Game
have everybody sign a waiver when they're born, is my suggestion
"It's for fun and games," spokeswoman Katie Kroft said. "This is why we have everybody sign a waiver."
"It's for fun and games," spokeswoman Katie Kroft said. "This is why we have everybody sign a waiver."
Senator urges direct US-Iran talks
let-a-thousand-foreign-policies-shine school
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States should hold direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program and go slow on sanctions, a leading Republican senator said on Sunday in contrast with the Bush administration stance of limited contacts and increased pressure over Tehran's nuclear program.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States should hold direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program and go slow on sanctions, a leading Republican senator said on Sunday in contrast with the Bush administration stance of limited contacts and increased pressure over Tehran's nuclear program.
Blood and Oil (NYT)
NYT favors welfare state solution
introduce liberal guilt to Nigerian oil
rather than, say, property rights so you can mortgage your hut and get a loan to start a business
you don't want the government to care, but for it not to matter whether they care.
people take care of each other, given the slighest opportunity.
stamping this out is the way of the welfare state.
It is time for Nigeria's government to begin taking into account the plight of the people who live around the oil wells that have sustained the country for so long.
introduce liberal guilt to Nigerian oil
rather than, say, property rights so you can mortgage your hut and get a loan to start a business
you don't want the government to care, but for it not to matter whether they care.
people take care of each other, given the slighest opportunity.
stamping this out is the way of the welfare state.
It is time for Nigeria's government to begin taking into account the plight of the people who live around the oil wells that have sustained the country for so long.
A Bad Leak (NYT)
the bad-character-of-my-opponent genre
President Bush has never shown the slightest interest in disclosure, except when it suits his political purposes.
President Bush has never shown the slightest interest in disclosure, except when it suits his political purposes.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Black and white at Duke (Suzanne Fields)
the self-destructive instinct in writers
The lacrosse scandal hovers over Duke and Durham as a cloud of gloom, threatening to darken the surrounding forest greens, with azaleas exploding in colorful profusion and wisteria adding a lavender blush to roads and paths.
The lacrosse scandal hovers over Duke and Durham as a cloud of gloom, threatening to darken the surrounding forest greens, with azaleas exploding in colorful profusion and wisteria adding a lavender blush to roads and paths.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Worshippers Gather After Deadly Storms
gaia angry
MADISON, Tenn. -- The Metro Baptist Church congregation gathered under a basketball scoreboard and state championship banners in a school gymnasium Sunday, a temporary place to worship after a twister ripped the church building's stucco and concrete blocks from its steel frame two days earlier.
MADISON, Tenn. -- The Metro Baptist Church congregation gathered under a basketball scoreboard and state championship banners in a school gymnasium Sunday, a temporary place to worship after a twister ripped the church building's stucco and concrete blocks from its steel frame two days earlier.
Searchers Find Second Body in Ohio River
the 4th guy is the designated driver
The four men, along with three women, were in the vehicle when it ran off a boat ramp and into the river after the group left a bar around 3 a.m., police said.
The four men, along with three women, were in the vehicle when it ran off a boat ramp and into the river after the group left a bar around 3 a.m., police said.
New Photos of Mars Show Craters, Gullies
you get craters and gullies because they tuned up the software on moon photos. they find craters and gullies in everything.
science is entirely public relations
curiosity left long ago
funding is everything
LOS ANGELES -- Scientists have processed more than a dozen new photos taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which arrived at the Red Planet last month, including its first color image.
science is entirely public relations
curiosity left long ago
funding is everything
LOS ANGELES -- Scientists have processed more than a dozen new photos taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which arrived at the Red Planet last month, including its first color image.
Emotional Exxon Valdez Hearing Held
the tanker of tears , a new series for women
the lede itself makes no literal sense but : it doesn't matter!
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Oil that spilled when the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground on a jagged rock in 1989 still lingers on and just below Alaska's surface.
the lede itself makes no literal sense but : it doesn't matter!
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Oil that spilled when the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground on a jagged rock in 1989 still lingers on and just below Alaska's surface.
Screaming Intruder Jumps White House Fence
adverbial adjunct jumps fence
WASHINGTON -- A screaming intruder made it onto the front lawn of the White House Sunday while President Bush was at home before being apprehended by Secret Service officers.
WASHINGTON -- A screaming intruder made it onto the front lawn of the White House Sunday while President Bush was at home before being apprehended by Secret Service officers.
4 Teens Arrested in Death of NYU Student
the secret life genre
A relative of Guzman, who identified himself as Uncle Louie, said his nephew was a good student who never missed school and had awards for attendance.
A relative of Guzman, who identified himself as Uncle Louie, said his nephew was a good student who never missed school and had awards for attendance.
Mich. Officer Accused of Striking Student
obviously the officer snapped
"We're going to try to the case in the sanctity of the courtroom," said Gauthier's lawyer Norbert Leonard.
"We're going to try to the case in the sanctity of the courtroom," said Gauthier's lawyer Norbert Leonard.
Girl, 14, Shot Dead at Birthday Party
a birthyday party death AND an arm death!
in the 70s, small children dying in mothers' arms staged a huge presence in the news.
it's back! arm death
as well as the birthday party death genre
a bathos combination that can't fail
NORTH AMITYVILLE, N.Y. -- A 14-year-old girl dancing at a friend's birthday party was shot through a window by someone in the back yard and died in her sister's arms, police said.
in the 70s, small children dying in mothers' arms staged a huge presence in the news.
it's back! arm death
as well as the birthday party death genre
a bathos combination that can't fail
NORTH AMITYVILLE, N.Y. -- A 14-year-old girl dancing at a friend's birthday party was shot through a window by someone in the back yard and died in her sister's arms, police said.
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