Letters of 2008 Jan 6, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Edition. " How poetic! Joe (Edmiston) only wants us to understand that everyone, regardless of income, has a right to perish in Malibu. Why keep all this pain and suffering for the racist elites? Edmiston insists that Malibu allow poor, under-privileged children from the inner city the right to burn up, too.How can heartless Malibuites deny equal opportunity death and destruction to everyone? Ensuring complete fairness, I propose we fund moving vans so that campers... (Malibu Times, CA)
Paul Reynolds: Diplomacy waits Jan 5, 2009
Much depends on whether Hamas has been able to recover from the shock it must have received eight days ago when the air assault began. On the other hand, a decisive Israeli ground intervention could leave the door open to negotiation - but only if Hamas chooses to walk through that door. (BBC News)
India Hands Pakistan Mumbai Attack Evidence Jan 5, 2009
Shock continues in Mumbai, India. Rick Vincent reports. (Click2Houston, TX)
Guide horses for the blind? Jan 5, 2009
What's most striking about Edie and Panda is that after the initial shock of seeing a horse walk into a caf. or ride in a car, watching them work together makes the idea of guide miniature horses seem utterly logical. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
For privacy's sake, taking risks to end pregnancy Jan 5, 2009
The side effects can be serious, and include rupture of the uterus, severe bleeding and shock. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Firefighter's sudden death shocks community Jan 5, 2009
Young firefighter's unexpected death shocks community ... That's why the shock was so overwhelming Friday when he fell ill at the home he shared with his sister, Brittney, 22. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Family of 'The Big Bopper' to auction casket Jan 5, 2009
On Feb. 3, 1959, Richardson died at age 28 in the crash of a small plane in a field near Clear Lake, Iowa, that also killed 1950s rock stars Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens and sent a shock wave around the world. The accident has since been immortalized as the day the music died. (KHOU.com, TX)
Letters to the Editor-5 Jan 5, 2009
Tuesday, January 5, 1999 3:00 AM CST. Secondhand smoke ills. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Rates may sink to lowest since 1694 Jan 4, 2009
But despite expectations that the Bank may consider cutting borrowing costs, some experts are warning it may yet shock the market by leaving rates on hold due to the slide in the pound and the renewed health of the interbank borrowing markets. Markets are pricing in a half percentage point cut to 1. (Telegraph.co.uk)
The recession that doesn't have to hurt if we share pain Jan 4, 2009
The recession that doesn't have to hurt if we share pain - Opinion - smh. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Will Smith voted 2008's top moneymaking movie star Jan 3, 2009
Anne Hathaway ("Rachel Getting Married") was voted the top "star of tomorrow" along with Chris Pine of "Bottle Shock.". . (FOX 11, AZ)
Agencies: More people desperate Jan 3, 2009
"Here I am six months out, and I'm still in shock about it.". Upham's story is not the only one as local agencies report a rise in calls from people needing help with depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, food stamps, cash assistance and other needs, which officials are attributing to the poor economy. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
British couple has 'black-and-white twins' twice Jan 3, 2009
"There's no easy way to explain it all. I'm still in shock myself," Durrant, 33, told Sky News on Wednesday. Both sets of twins are fraternal rather than identical, meaning they are the product of two separately fertilized eggs, so it is not unusual that they don't look alike. (MSNBC -- International)
AIDS doctors tried in secret in Iran Jan 3, 2009
"This has been a terrible shock to all of us," said Carol Whittaker, director of UAlbany's Center for Global Health. "The Alaei brothers are very likable and they've done outstanding work. It's very stressful for their mother with two sons in prison.". (Albany Times Union)
Autopsy planned in death of John Travolta's son Jan 3, 2009
"People in the old Bahama community today are in shock.". Travolta, 54, and his wife, actress Kelly Preston, 46, also have an 8-year-old daughter, Ella Bleu. (Albany Times Union)
Will Smith tops poll of bankable movie stars Jan 3, 2009
along with Chris Pine, who appeared in Bottle Shock and will play Captain Kirk in 2009s Star Trek movie. Perennial winner Tom Cruise did not make the Top 10 for 2008 despite being voted No. 1 seven times since 1983. (MSNBC -- News)
Slump means identity crisis for Las Vegas Jan 3, 2009
And so, it has been a shock as, quietly and slowly, everything has changed. Like many U.S. cities, Las Vegas is watching its economy reel. (Yahoo News)
Couple Gives Birth To Rare Twins, Again Jan 3, 2009
"I was as blown away as the rest of them, you know, there is no easy way to explain it all. I feel like I'm still in shock myself even though the first ones were seven years ago. It's amazing, but we just love them the same," says Dean Durrant, the father. As CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports, Alison Spooner and Durrant welcomed daughters Lauren and Hayleigh into the world seven years ago. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Talking about sex-ed that works Jan 3, 2009
It s no shock to anyone who understands human nature, never mind kids, that any virginity pledge that fixates on brute carnal relations is not going to work. Repeating the mantra Don t do it, even when you ve got a teen doing the repeating, isn t enough. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
#1 story for 2008: Stout students' deaths shock community Jan 3, 2009
1 story for 2008: Stout students' deaths shock community. By Barbara LyonEditor Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:59 PM CST. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Facebook nudity policy draws the ire of breast-feeding mothers Jan 3, 2009
My husband and I were in shock not b/c she was nursing but b/c of the child's age. Look if they can ask for it and get it themselves than they need to stop nursing. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Could Dogs be preseason No. 1 again? Jan 3, 2009
Florida, Oklahoma, Texas and Southern Cal all have starting quarterbacks with eligibility remaining, although expectations are that the Sooners Sam Bradford will leave, and it wouldn t be a shock if Tim Tebow did. Alabama loses John Parker Wilson and surely Andre Smith but looks to have just gotten started. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The naked truth about lust Jan 3, 2009
Sometimes women even have sex with men for no other reason than - shock horror - physical attraction. The should-be-obvious truth is that straight women love men's bodies. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Abatement of capital punishment continues in US Jan 2, 2009
New Jersey and New York dropped the death penalty in 2007, and a vote expected early this year in Maryland on whether to abolish capital punishment has been driven in part by taxpayers' sticker shock at reports that each of the five executions there cost about $37 million. In California, home to one in five of the country's condemned prisoners, prosecutors are wary of seeking death penalties when life without parole accomplishes the objective of keeping killers off the street. (Boston Globe)
Hospitals usher in first babies of '09 Jan 2, 2009
Jayden has a shock of hair, she said. He was quiet and sleepy yesterday. (Boston Globe)
The truth on perving: women are better than men at controllingtheir lust Jan 2, 2009
Sometimes women even have sex with men for no other reason than - shock horror - physical attraction. The should-be-obvious truth is that straight women love men's bodies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Bay Area people of note who died in 2008 Jan 2, 2009
At recent commemorations, she said she woke that morning to "a big shock and a great deal of misery.". Ms. Martenstein once told a reporter that "all the windows and doors and walls all rattled. My mother had to do all the cooking on the street." Her family took shelter in a tent along Van Ness Avenue. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Meteors may have caused global cooling, researchers say Jan 2, 2009
But Koeberl said something hitting an ice sheet would still generate a hole in the ground underneath, and he questioned whether smaller impacts or air explosions would produce the shock waves needed to make diamonds. An impact should also have left remnants of melted rocks and shocked minerals, he said. (International Herald Tribune)
For most, this year's special joy is in ringing out the old Jan 1, 2009
They're still in shock, and they don't expect much from 2009, but they're hopeful. "This year, more than any other year in 16 years of practicing psychiatry, I have more people telling me they are pleased to see a difficult chapter of their lives ending," Ablow said. (Boston Globe)
The Parenting Place Jan 1, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Dec 31, 2008 11:47 AM:" I'm sure our house was not the only that read with shock the crawl that appeared across the screen of the morning episode of "Jack's Big Music Show" on Noggin, a commercial free channel with programs designed for pre-school age children. The message said that channel and a bunch of others would be removed from our lineup at midnight and urged us to call Time Warner to demand this not happen. Viacom, which owns these channels, is trying to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Record stock market falls in 2008 Jan 1, 2009
This was its second-biggest drop to date and its worst since the global oil shock of the early 1970s. India's main index in Mumbai has more than halved. (BBC News)
The euro at ten: Demonstrably durable Jan 1, 2009
In other words, Britain is suffering from the very asymmetric shock that is so hard to adjust to within a currency union. In these circumstances Britain benefits from being able to cut interest rates and allow its currency to depreciate. (The Economist)
'Who needs help more?' Jan 1, 2009
- Letters To The Editor - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Oprah gives $365K to Ron Clark's Atlanta school Jan 1, 2009
I m still in shock, Merriweather said over the Oprah gift. If you have a tip, call 404-526-2749. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The year of Clayton and CRCTs Jan 1, 2009
I m sure a lot of tax payers would be in for the shock of their lives. By gwatl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'The Forever War': Highly recommended for those who care to know Jan 1, 2009
They come home on leave or on rotation, and it shocks them to see that the war that had occupied their every waking and sleeping moment gets almost no attention here at home ... Speaking of embedded reporters, FOX was really pushing that at the beginning of the shock and awe strategy and they slowly faded over time ... Georgia Tech looks like Republicans in 06 - shellshocked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Talking About Sex-Ed that Works Jan 1, 2009
It's no shock to anyone who understands human nature, never mind kids, that any virginity pledge that fixates on brute carnal relations is not going to work. Repeating the mantra "Don't do it," even when you've got a teen doing the repeating, isn't enough. (Townhall.com)
Five things we will learn on New Year's Day Jan 1, 2009
The biggest shock of the college bowl season was the way that Georgia Tech was simply manhandled by LSU last night in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. During dinner a number of Clemson fans came up to us in absolute shock with the way that Tech was just getting dominated by the Tigers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hartstein's beat blog Jan 1, 2009
Did this dismal performance by Tech shock you ... It was a shockingly unsportsmanlike display by Les Miles, period. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Employment guru sees many directions to good jobs Jan 1, 2009
A. No one ever had the shock to the labor market that Pittsburgh had when steel basically collapsed here ... A. No one ever had the shock to the labor market that Pittsburgh had when steel basically collapsed here. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Israelis consider 48-hour truce Dec 31, 2008
There was a report of light injuries and a number of people in shock. Israeli warplanes, returning repeatedly to the same section of Gaza City overnight, pummeled the main government complex with about 20 missiles, locals said. (Boston Globe)
Child rape case against high school coach stuns Walpole Dec 31, 2008
As Villa appeared in a Massachusetts court yesterday to face charges that he raped a 15-year-old girl, it seemed that all Walpole was in shock. "The community is reeling from it," said Nancy Gallivan, chairwoman of the School Committee, who has a child in the high school. (Boston Globe)
Fixing Your Diet Can Fix Your Sex Life Dec 31, 2008
After the initial shock and excitement, Lindberg recruited others to follow a diet regimen to find out if it would have the same effects. She says it did. (Click2Houston, TX)
Avoid the Seven Deadly sins of Running Technique: Running Expert Explains how to stay Injury free Dec 31, 2008
This action reduces the foot's ability to absorb the shock of impact and increases the risk of stress fractures, especially along the outside edge of the foot and shin. Poor hip drive. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Yank intruder sparks alligation of theft Dec 31, 2008
Mr Littlejohns said he looked on in shock as the alligator made its way over to the recycling bin on the camp grounds less than 100m from where some holiday-makers had pitched their tents. When it appeared that the alligator was going to flee back into the bush, a few campers, who had gathered round with their cameras, decided to take action. (The Australian)
Kulongoski to pursue mileage tax (207) Dec 31, 2008
These chips would send a small electric shock ... The Constitution would be the basic standard for the electric shock but it would not be the only reason for this implant to work. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
#1 story for 2008: Stout students' deaths shock community Dec 31, 2008
1 story for 2008: Stout students' deaths shock community. By Barbara LyonEditor Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:59 PM CST. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Rangers prospect had heart condition Dec 30, 2008
Detroit Shock forward Katie Smith was chosen USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year. Smith was the MVP of the WNBA Finals and was cocaptain of the gold medal winners in Beijing. (Boston Globe)
Santa Slayer Planned More Murders Dec 30, 2008
Police officials in California have released the recordings of phone calls between 911 dispatchers and victims of the shocking Santa killing spree on Christmas Eve ... It was a crime that sent this quiet community east of Los Angeles reeling with shock and sadness, but a crime police say could have been worse. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Mideast wary of Israel's Gaza attack strategy Dec 30, 2008
Mideast wary of Israel's Gaza attack strategy. Article:Mideast wary of Israel's Gaza attack strategy:/c/a/2008/12/29/MNHF150KHB.DTL Article:Mideast wary of Israel's Gaza attack strategy:/c/a/2008/12/29/MNHF150KHB.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Resuscitating the heart of San Francisco Dec 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008. (12-23) 19:04 PST -- In the basement of a mental health clinic near the corner of Golden Gate Avenue and Jones Street - a particularly notorious swath of San Francisco's Tenderloin - Elaine Zamora aims to remake her beloved neighborhood in small but noticeable ways. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Court reinstates interstate smog rule Dec 30, 2008
Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press. Wednesday, December 24, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Virginia's Warner exits Senate at peace Dec 30, 2008
Age has softened the angular jaw and whitened the dramatic shock of hair that for decades made him Virginia's most globally recognizable face. The bounce in his step is gone, but Warner's trim, blue blazer fits his lean frame more crisply than most men half his age have any right to expect. (MSNBC -- Politics)
At midterm, Dellums faces growing criticism Dec 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008. (12-28) 18:52 PST -- Halfway into his tenure as mayor, Ron Dellums' vision for making Oakland a model city - by reducing crime, reforming city government and improving the health and economic well-being of its residents - remains a distant dream. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Publicity-shy philanthropist 'a great lady' Dec 30, 2008
Publicity-shy philanthropist 'a great lady. Publicity-shy philanthropist 'a great lady. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Marley' tops box office with $37 million Dec 30, 2008
Marley' tops box office with $37 million. Marley' tops box office with $37 million. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In a weak economy, a weak dollar is better Dec 30, 2008
"The dollar is really a shock absorber," says Brian Bethune, economist at IHS Global Insight. "When domestic economic conditions are weak, it goes down to stimulate demand for U.S. product overseas.". (MSNBC -- Business)
Fire destroys Lake Park clinic (929) Dec 30, 2008
Hemphill watched the fire for about six hours, calling it a "helpless" feeling of shock. "There were some tears," she acknowledged. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Trying to make government a society will fail Dec 30, 2008
" So we are going down the abortion path again? Good grief.Well millions of women in this country should be arrested every year when they miscarry - cause that is abortion.Also millions more women should be arrested, because even though the egg has been fertilized (life according to some) it doesn't attach to the wall of the uterus - i.e. it is aborted.These comments are just so completely ridiculous it is no wonder why the left is losing their morals by the minute.Can you honestly believe this... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Dec 30, 2008
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Metro Transit cuts two park and rides Dec 30, 2008
Ridership of Metro Transit park and rides is up 7 percent in 2008 compared to 2007, partly due to the sticker shock some commuters felt at the gas pump. Metro Transit increased its fares 25 cents per ticket Oct. 1. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Surgery lets man walk away from potential paralysis Dec 30, 2008
To me, it was audible, a snapping, almost an electric shock. I was in the net but couldn't feel anything else, Ms. Pioro said. (Globe and Mail)
Elmo the Hazardous? Toy tests say its possible Dec 30, 2008
During the testing of the Elmo doll, there were gasps of shock ... Gottlieb said she was shocked to find such high levels of flame retardant in one of Asher s favorite toys, a plastic electronic cell phone that he constantly puts in his mouth. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
New U.S. policy needed toward Israelis and Palestinians Dec 30, 2008
The Warriors can't shock the Lakers the way they did the Celtics. FromAlameda County Auction. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Surgery lets man walk away from potential paralysis Dec 30, 2008
To me, it was audible, a snapping, almost an electric shock. I was in the net but couldn't feel anything else, Ms. Pioro said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
