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Source: Allentown Morning Call (Original Article)

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Obama is an extremist when it comes to abortion

By Nat Hentoff

April 30, 2008

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I was once strongly inclined to vote for Barack Obama for president (assuming he won his party’s nomination) based on his record as a community organizer in Chicago and in the Illinois state legislature. He has had nitty-gritty street experiences absent in the resumes of most aspirants for the Oval Office: He worked in poor neighborhoods to get job training for the unemployed and found ways to reach school dropouts. And in the legislature, he got a bill passed to mandate electronic police recording of interrogations in homicide cases. But then I learned Obama’s voting record on abortion.

I am a nonreligious pro-lifer, my only religion being the Constitution. And I am not a single-issue voter, having often supported candidates who are pro-choice because I knew their civil liberties and civil rights records. For one example, I was a great admirer of the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. ( New York, where I live, has had no senators of his quality and principles since.)

Although Moynihan was pro-abortion, he strongly opposed partial-birth abortion, which he described as ”only minutes away from infanticide,” since the fetus (whom I regard as a human being) was already clearly among us.

I oppose extremists on all sides of issues, having, for instance, argued for hours with and against some so-called pro-lifers mythbusters dvd who considered part of their mission …continue reading

Source: Baltimore Sun (Original Article)

The staff and volunteers at Clark’s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City have rescued princesses, beanstalks, cottages and carriages from the defunct Enchanted Forest amusement park over several years. But as of last winter, there were still a few hitches in the figures’ happy endings.

Sleeping Beauty had no prince poised by her bedside for an awakening kiss; Jack had no Jill to help him fetch a pail of water; the castle facade lacked both dragon and damsel; and you really can’t get by with two of the three little pigs.

So, when the petting farm opened its gates this month for another season, one of its knights in shining armor, fiberglass artist Mark Cline of Natural Bridge, Va., began arriving with 21 new pieces to help fill in the gaps.

The Enchanted Forest opened in 1955 along U.S. 40 in Ellicott City and attracted children to see storybook-themed attractions for three decades. It closed in the late 1980s, but the structures remained the suite life of zack and cody dvd unprotected behind the shopping center built on the site.

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription) (Original Article)

Players from Wisconsin colleges or high schools who have been evaluated by NFL teams and have a legitimate chance of being drafted or signed as free agents:

Justin Beaver, RB, UW-Whitewater: 5 feet 7 inches, 191 pounds. Played in high school at Palmyra-Eagle. . . The Colts, Chiefs, Bills and Packers have contacted Warhawks coach Lance Leipold since Beaver ran 40 yards in 4.49 seconds and put up 225 pounds a whopping 25 times March 5 at UW pro day. . . “He just wants a shot at a camp,” Leipold said. . . Broke WIAC rushing record with 6,584 yards, including 249 in 31 carries (8.0 average) in DIII national championship game victory over Mount Union. . . Scored 18 on the Wonderlic intelligence test. . . Didn’t return kicks and had just seven receptions in final two seasons. . . Possible free agent.

Bryan Bergman, TE, Carthage: 6-2, 241. Played at Elk Grove, Ill. . . Bidding to become the Red Men’s first NFL signee since current coach Tim Rucks was a free-agent guard with New York Jets in 1984. . . “He’s a very good blocker, but it’s not his strength,” Rucks said. “His strength is the ability to get vertical. His forte is his receiving ability.” . . Attracted interest from New England and other teams by running 4.62 during pro days at Northwestern and Illinois. . . Carthage’s first DIII All-American. . . Finished with 100 receptions for 1,068 yards (10.7) and 11 touchdowns. . . “He played all over the place for us, but they project him as a fullback and H-back,” Rucks said. “Scouts say they’re intrigued by him. They tell me they don’t see people who can run at his size.” . . Scored 24 on the Wonderlic. . . Possible free agent.

Greg Bracey, WR, Missouri: 6-1 1/2, 209. Played at Milwaukee Vincent. . . Accomplished more for the Tigers’ track team. . . Caught just six passes for 132 yards (22.0) and two TDs in four seasons, playing 27 games without a start. . . “He’s a free agent on our board,” an AFC scout said. “What you see is Cheap Flights what you get. I don’t know …continue reading

Source: Worcester Telegram (Original Article)

Soldiering on

Superdelegates still key to nomination

Tuesday was round 18 in the national political sport of counting Democratic primary day coup.

Pennsylvania voters gave Hillary Clinton a comfortable 10-point win that will keep her in the fray, although she still trails in delegates. Moreover, it might have been a Pyrrhic victory: The massive amount of money Barack Obama spent to lose the state forced the Clinton campaign to nearly bankrupt itself.

Since neither Democrat is apt to carry the convention with pledged delegates, the superdelegates remain the key. This is where Mrs. Clinton may have an edge. The Clintons began building a formidable network of support among party insiders before Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign.

Party insiders ultimately must believe the nominee can beat Republican John McCain. Even supposing Mr. Obama clings to a slight lead in pledged delegates, if Mrs. Clinton continues to close the gap, she may yet carry the day.

For the superdelegates, it is a dilemma. Supporting Mrs. Clinton on the basis of electability could cause many Obama supporters to stay home. However, if Mrs. Clinton is shunted aside, lunch-pail Democrats might defect to the Republican camp, as did the so-called “Reagan Democrats” a quarter-century ago.

Intensifying the dilemma, the most recent polls show a virtual dead heat, and both Democrats are virtually tied with Mr. McCain.

Then again, given the series of presidential polling debacles to date, voters would be just as well off reading tea leaves. August is still a long, long way off, and LAZYTOWN dvd between now and November anything could happen.

Source: Holy Moly (Original Article)

Edward Norton has a pretty impressive CV, having performed superbly in ‘Fight Club’ and ‘American History X’, but you can only make so many trips to the well before the bucket comes up empty, and Ed’s pail is looking pretty dry at the moment. It seems unlikely that the new version of ‘The Incredible Hulk’ is going to fling many Oscars his way, so Ed has decided to go down another green path. The dull, hectoring ‘Let’s Save The Planet’ one.

A movie set isn’t the most energy-efficient place on the surface of the Earth, is it? All those egos crammed into a small space must require a fair bit of ventilation for a start.

Any film starring John Travolta is going to be out a fortune on the industrial spray-painter keeping that hairline looking level, and Matthew McConaughey must be kicking off some dreadful emissions from his deodorant-free armpits, so Ed is right to have concerns about the way Hollywood is contributing to the demise of the world’s atmosphere.

"I think the studios are doing their part. Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s cost effective. They need to look at the way films get made. There’s a lot of waste in the way we make films."

Exactly. I remember watching Norton’s film ‘The Illusionist’ and thinking at the end, Airline Miles Credit Cards "What a fucking waste. Of my time."

Source: Wet Zoo EP - Blogcritics.org (Original Article)

If North Carolina had any hope of a prayer of being recognized as a breeding ground for good indie bands, then the Annuals might be the sign that Tar Heel residents were waiting for.

The band released their debut album Be He Me in 2008 and will soon release their sophomore album later this year, but not before releasing yet another EP to satiate the pallets of their many fans. Adam Baker leads the six-piece outfit (that also includes Kenny Florence, Mike Robinson, Zach Oden, Anna Spence, and Nick Radford), and if Wet Zoo is indicative of their new musical direction, then might make Great Lake Swimmers jealous.

Wet Zoo is split between Annuals tracks (first three) and Sunfold (an Annuals-based side project) tracks (last two). From a musical standpoint, the two bands make surprisingly contrasting works, at least from listening to Wet Zoo.

The EP opens with “Sore” (download here), a song that starts calmly and tries to stay that way, but has moments of intense expression. “Around Your Neck” follows, and instantly gives the band its well-deserved country cred with the right blend of crowd participation (clapping and shouting) and twang. The emotive “Just Stay In” picks up where “Sore” left off, to caress and soothe hearts in true ballad style.

The final two tracks come from an Annuals side-project called Sunfold. Florence takes the lead for the group that utilizes more of the Be He Me stylings. Fans of Mute Math might like “Between The Worlds” with its casual serenades and laid-back melodies. “Watering Pail” takes a difference approach as it manically glides through a couple of genres, starting with rock and ending with quasi-blues.

Wet Zoo is an interesting release that combines two separate musical approaches. One starts with a change-up from its previous works. The other ends with another change-up from that, including a lead vocalist switch. The result, despite having basically the same band line-up ANZ Card in both groups, is a pleasant …continue reading

Source: HoopsWorld (Original Article)

Dwight Howard
The emergence of Dwight Howard continues – with 25 points and 22 rebounds, Howard literally looked like Moses Malone on Sunday. He did everything for the Magic, including grabbing critical offensive rebounds (6) and blocking or altering almost any shot against him (5 blocks). His efficiency on offense was incredible, shooting 8-13 from the field and 9-11 from the free throw line. Howard sealed the Magic victory in the fourth quarter, scoring 6 straight during a 10-0 run in the fourth to put Toronto away. The Raptors quite simply had no answer for Superman – without some kryptonite to slow him down, the Raptors are going to be in some serious trouble in this series.
Jameer Nelson
The battle at point guard was considered one of the "Keys to the Game" and Nelson did his part to show his ability to step up. With 24 points and 7 assists, Nelson looked like the floor general he was with Saint Joseph’s, when he won the Naismith Award in 2004. Nelson paced the Magic from the get-go, hitting a three-pointer to start the game, and the Magic never trailed. Additionally, Nelson’s work on defense against TJ Ford was absolutely stellar.
Rashard Lewis
It’s easy to look at the box score and whine when seeing that Lewis only scored 13 points - $118-million for a measly 13 points? Lewis’ impact, though, was so much greater than on the scoring front. Like Nelson helping shut down TJ Ford, Lewis absolutely irritated Raptors All-Star Chris Bosh, smothering him on the defensive end of the floor. Bosh was forced to set up in uncomfortable areas and started the game 1-6 from the field. Although he scored 21 points, it was on 4-11 shooting mostly due to Lewis’ defense.
Anthony Parker and Jason Kapono
The Toronto snipers brought their games today and had they gotten support from their teammates, the game could have been more interesting. Parker brought his lunch pail to work today, keeping the Raptors somewhat LAZYTOWN dvd in the game with 24 points …continue reading

Source: Toronto Star (Original Article)

BELLEVILLE, Ont.–The city remains in a state of emergency today, with more water potentially on its way.

A combination of rising ground waters and the swollen Moira River continue to encroach on homes in the eastern Ontario region.

The local conservation authority says that water levels, which already reach 3 metres up the bank from their usual heights in some spots, were expected to crest today.

The state of emergency covers the part of Belleville that sits north of Highway 401, all the way to the city’s northern boundary. The Foxboro area, a hamlet near the river’s edge, has been hit the hardest, with several homes having to be evacuated due to high waters.

Some 60 houses had to be sandbagged. Residents in three others were advised to leave but declined.

About a dozen trailer homes in an area known as Carleton Cove, part of Foxboro, were also sitting in water half-a-metre deep yesterday. Three homes in that area were evacuated.

"The bad news is the flood waters that are here are going to be here a while," said Terry Murphy, with Quinte Conservation. He said the flow of water has stabilized, but they expect levels to continue to go up and down.

More than 55,000 sandbags were used to deal with the rising waters. Residents with private wells that are within 15 metres of flood waters have been advised not to drink their water unless they sanitize it.

Last night members of the Belleville Fire Department and several volunteers handed out bottled water and advised residents on how to deal with contaminated wells. They also told people how to safely handle electrical equipment after a flood. Many residents decided to wait things out in their homes.

"We’ve been told so many things," said resident Amanda Swoffer, 28, yesterday leaning on a wall of white sandbags surrounding her River Rd. home, an area of Foxboro where several Baby names beginning with F, Page 0 driveways were completely submerged.

"We were …continue reading

Source: The Birmingham News - al.com (Original Article)

Whenever an emergency call is received by a government
agency, it must be responded to in a professional manner.
We, as taxpayers, demand and expect that. Experience and
planning have placed many different response apparatuses in
place to provide an effective, safe and thorough handling of
a situation, no matter how varied.

A report of a chemical spill is automatically going to get
agencies involved and notified. They will respond ready for
the worst, but wishing for the best. They will not know
until the situation is over that only 10 milliliters of
mercury is present, and no more exists. They must be
thorough and professional, or a lawyer will make someone
rich.

By the way, mercury is toxic and can cause death, birth
defects, insanity and mental deficiencies. There are also
many other chemicals that are deadly or harmful in small
amounts. It is best to let professionals do their job in
eliminating or minimizing the effects.

It is better to overrespond than to underrespond. If a
little smoke is seen coming from a house, should we send a
fire truck or someone with a pail of water? What if it
becomes a major fire or people are trapped inside? What if
someone calls and complains about severe chest pains? It
might be a bad case of indigestion. Should we send
paramedics or someone with a bottle of Tums? I’m sure
taxpayer money may be saved by minimizing a response, but
are we willing to put our and our loved ones’ safety at
risk? I would rather see my ANZ Frequent Flyer tax dollars at work.

Will Eastis

Clay

Source: Victoria Star (Original Article)

When it was built in the 1970s, Mah-Sos School was a model for other communities with its spacious gym, excellent classroom layout, modern kitchen, and other facilities, but in 2008 there are water leaks in the gym and the floorboards are rotting, two classrooms and the principal's office have been closed because of mould, and many of the students have respiratory problems.

“We've had the leaking and mould problem for quite a while now - about six or seven years if not longer,” explained Mah-Sos Principal Paula Pirie last Friday morning. “”We've had this leaking which led to the mould problem. It's hard to keep on top of it.”

In the literacy room not far from the school's entrance the smell of mould is strong.

“We've had to throw out books and posters that were on the wall over there,” she said. In the library, the central domed area of the school, it was somewhat better. “I don't know who came to do it, but they did some work around the dome up here and that helped a little bit.

“This classroom is closed,” Pirie said, indicating a large room near the literacy room. “This was our immersion classroom, the grade four class. Smell the mould? We keep it sealed. Also, the grade one and two classroom developed a leak. A couple of falls ago I took the grade fours out of that classroom and moved them into another one because I didn't want the kids in there either.”

Teachers and administrators also have to deal with the smell of mould and the leaking roof.

“In the mornings when I walk in here it just hits me in the face,” said Paula Pirie. “It's terrible, because it's like you don't want to be here. I think this is my third year out of this office,” she said, indicating her previous office, a room obviously now used only for storage. Now my new office is also developing the smell of mould. I don't know where I'm going to move into next. I brought Lawyers in TAS beginning with H Page 2 in an Ionic Pro air purifier …continue reading