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    Klamath Falls man gets 12-year prison sentence for casino robbery  Dec 4, 2008
    Electronic Herald and News ... R. S. wrote on Dec 2, 2008 9:10 PM:" With the downfall of the economy, folks loosing their jobs, ect. One is going to see more desparate measures from diseased individuals like this idiot that robbed the casino. Ironic, my spouse and myself were in the casino that night.This scum deserves more time than 12 years, and so does the gal that was driving... Cheryl right on!When the police can't stop the crime spree, the drugs filtering in from Mexico, and tell store... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    The San Diego aftermath  Dec 2, 2008
    A beat writer's perspective ... SAN DIEGO - Just chilling out at the San Diego Airport this morning and not expecting to fly out any time soon ... The O-Line should collectively make the Pro Bowl, and the defense was great yesterday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Study: Students back smoking ban  Dec 2, 2008
    We wouldn t be the first, and hopefully, we wouldn t be the last, said Dr. Phillip Histand, director of OSU Student Health Services, who helped with the proposal ... digger wrote on Dec 1, 2008 12:56 PM:" They should also ban the following: All carcinogen producing research, automobiles, UV rays from the sun, ect., ect., ect.. I am getting sick of people forcing their will on others by enacting "BANS" on stuff they just don't like.....whats next, brussell sprouts?? Smoking is not healthy and can... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Media Fail to Connect Dots on Bailout  Dec 1, 2008
    Have you noticed that the media largely fail to connect the dots between related events ... The next big mess in the making, where the dots are not being connected, is the attack on the fast food industry, intended to cripple its growth, slash its size and is certain to eliminate millions of entry level jobs for which there are no horizontal equivalents ... Location: FL Reply # 1 Date: Dec 1, 2008 - 7:22 AM EST Subject: its called parenting I have 2 children one is grown the other is 15 year old... (Townhall.com)

    FDA sanctions morning after pill to be sold over the counter  Nov 30, 2008
    FDA sanctions morning after pill to be sold over the counter - TheMedGuru. Last Updated: Sunday 30 November 2008 08:52 GMT. (TheMedGuru)

    Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of cardiovascular events  Nov 27, 2008
    Chicago, November 27: For decades lower levels of Vitamin D have been associated with brittle bones and raised cancer risk, but now a new American research suggests that it may affect the cardiovascular system too. " /> Chicago, November 27: For decades lower levels of Vitamin D have been associated with brittle bones and raised cancer risk, but now a new American research suggests that it may affect the cardiovascular system too. Nicknamed the "sunshine vitamin" because of its unique... (TheMedGuru)

    County schools head provided one-year contract extensionBoard wants Thede to stay to help with boundary relignment  Nov 23, 2008
    Electronic Herald and News ... bee wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:29 AM:" one of the reasons I will not vote for Ahalt's merger is the fact that the county does not have a superintendent. That leaves us going into deciding our most important educational decision without knowing the person that might be in charge of our entire school system. Also Thede has suggested that Fairhaven be torn down. This just does not makes sense with all the approved subdivisions that are going in the area. 9 of them in... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Should the government bail out automakers, too?  Nov 22, 2008
    I realize the ripple effect a Big Three failure would cause further pain for our economy and would personally hurt many close friends in my husband s hometown near Flint. However, I m appalled that the Democratic leadership and President-elect Obama are even considering extending the financial-sector bailout to carmakers ... There s clearly no perfect solution here, but perilous times call for taking the long view and finding opportunities in chaos. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Missourians want to quit  Nov 21, 2008
    According to the state's new tobacco study, 57 percent of Missouri adults support smoke-free air indoors at public places to reduce the adverse health effects created by secondhand smoke ... " I know the ramifications of smoking, the degeneration of my own health, and the effects of second hand smoke on others. However, I do everything possible to prevent second hand smoke from reaching others. I do not smoke in public, or in the house, nor around my children. My employer even provides a... (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Police arrest familiar face in stabbing death outside tavern  Nov 21, 2008
    BLOOMINGTON -- A Normal man out on bond after police said he was shot in a residential burglary has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of Joshua Embry ... Bloomington police spokesman Duane Moss said no other arrests in connection with Embrys death are expected, but he said others could be arrested in connection with the fight ... Moss said police interviewed dozens of people, including McGuire, in connection with Joshua Embrys death. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Bah humbug on gift cards?  Nov 21, 2008
    If the recipients elect to let them expire or wait until a store enters bankruptcy, that s their prob ... Personally, I still plan on grabbing a few for Best Buy, Barns and Noble, and ect ... author has the AUDACITY to blame recepients for retailers getting away w/effectively STEALING. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Depression therapy gets a jolt from the past  Nov 21, 2008
    THE controversial psychiatric practice of using electric shock therapy to treat depression is undergoing an unlikely resurgence, with the number of treatments rising by more than 50 per cent in a decade. Electroconvulsive therapy has emerged from the medical wilderness thanks to significant reductions in side effects, dramatic improvements in safety, and the belief by a growing number of psychiatrists that it is the most powerful treatment for chronic low mood ... "ECT is, without question, the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Saturated fats flare-up small bowel cancer risk  Nov 21, 2008
    Saturated fats flare-up small bowel cancer risk - TheMedGuru. Last Updated: Friday 21 November 2008 08:55 GMT. (TheMedGuru)

    Healthplex planners looking for ideas  Nov 20, 2008
    Published: Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:03 PM CST With the Grayson County Healthplex campaign fundraising efforts falling approximately $4 million short of the estimated funds needed to build the complex, the project committee is looking at optional ways to begin working on the project ... When the committee was formed the goal was to have the fund raising completed by 2007 and begin the project, said Super Committee member and Senior Vice President of Cecilian Bank David Downs ... A third... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)

    One last blog before DOB comes home  Nov 18, 2008
    Yunel is good, but the other prospects you are in love with are unproven trade pieces ... Personally, I d rather have one of Dempster/Lowe/Burnett than to give up Escobar and prospects for Peavy ... these guys will help us out this year, and solidify us after 2009, when we get hudon back, jurjens is in his prime, hanson is busting out, ect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Dip in US adult-smoking rate  Nov 17, 2008
    Dip in U.S. adult-smoking rate - The Money Times. Last Updated: Monday 17 November 2008 10:40 HRS. (The Money Times)

    War on Taliban sparks refugee crisis  Nov 16, 2008
    Navigation - link to other main sections from here ... Families such as Gul Noor s have been caught up in intensive bombing by the Pakistan air force on villages in the Bajaur region suspected of harbouring Taliban or Al-Qaeda members ... A selection of the best images from around the world. (Times Online)

    Education can delay Alzheimers disease symptoms  Nov 16, 2008
    " Together with her colleagues, Roe observed participants of the study in order to prove the cognitive reserve hypothesis, which states that increased thinking, learning and memory capacity can result from using the brain regularly. The researchers observed 37 participants who were diagnosed with Alzheimers-like dementia and 161 participants without dementia. They then obtained each of the participants educational history and cognitive ability test scores, which equated to their... (TheMedGuru)

    Would you want to give birth at home?  Nov 15, 2008
    The New York Times reports, oddly in their Home and Garden section, that there is an increasing number of women choosing to give birth at home because they feel more comfortable in their homes instead of the hospital ... I don t think my two oldest would have respected I just gave birth ... After aproximately 20 hours, I was given a c-section. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    AMD to Open Up Graphics Processors' Streaming Floodgates  Nov 15, 2008
    ATI Stream makes use of the GPU outside of the traditional scenarios -- taking care of the desktop monitor and lighting up the pixels; rendering 3-D objects in applications, video processing, etc ... However, ATI Radeon HD 4000 series graphics cards are expected to provide significantly greater acceleration than previous generations due to ATI Stream optimizations unique to the current generation, noted Makedon ... The sophistication of GPUs has evolved to the point where general computations... (TechNewsWorld)

    U.K. Facing Sperm Donor Shortage  Nov 14, 2008
    Britain in 2005 changed the law protecting anonymous sperm donors and allowed children to learn the identity of donor fathers - one reason, fertility experts say, there are fewer donors now ... Usage limits could also aff 00001731 ect availability ... Unlike Britain, U.S. donors have the option of remaining anonymous, said Dr. Robert Visscher, former executive director of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. (CBS News -- World)

    Give him a chance  Nov 12, 2008
    President-elect Obama is a good, decent man who will bring not only our country but the whole world back together, both emotionally and financially ... Tee Jay wrote on Nov 11, 2008 5:40 PM:" You poor, poor conservatives are so pathetic. With all the garbage you threw at Obama, the American people saw through it and still voted him president in a landslide. You apparently don't learn from your mistakes and continue with the slanderous comments. You say you don't know anything about him and he... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Dark day in Montrose: Student assaulted at high school  Nov 12, 2008
    Her alleged attacker, whose name has not been released, fled the school grounds, but was spotted by a patrol officer who'd just heard the suspect's description aired ... Because of the professional way they handled this tragedy, they are truly heroes and deserve our utmost gratitude and respect ... Do you think that any of us, whether we are associated directly with the Haulman's or not, want to listen to that right now. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Worlds first ovary transplant baby due this week  Nov 12, 2008
    Worlds first ovary transplant baby due this week - TheMedGuru. Last Updated: Wednesday 12 November 2008 07:21 GMT. (TheMedGuru)

    Advice for the president-elect  Nov 11, 2008
    Congratulations to the President elect ... He has a collection of liberal, divergent viewpoints that will lead him astray ... From the beginning of this campaign, his rhetoric, and speeches were about getting elected, not governing well. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Gag order issued in case of 8-year-old boy charged with killing 2  Nov 11, 2008
    Relatives and friends painted a picture of Romero as a caring father who seemed to be doing all he could to raise a polite and respectful boy ... Prosecutors said there was no record of any complaints filed about the boy with Arizona Child Protective Services and that the youngster had no disciplinary record at school ... More headlines in this section. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Basketball: Georgia Tech or UGA for Favors?  Nov 10, 2008
    Basketball: Georgia Tech or UGA for Favors. The scoop on college recruiting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    A tie reveals much more, provides insights  Nov 9, 2008
    London, November 7: Next time around, think twice before selecting a tie ... " On the positive side, yellow color indicates uniqueness and trustworthiness, while the red tie screams of obsession, power, vigor and purpose. Navy exudes self-assurance and self-belief. Finally, maroon ties indicate that the person is tranquil. The study was conducted on 2000 men who were questioned on what color ties they worn, what did they feel and what they thought of other people's ties. Psychologist Dr Ludwig... (TheMedGuru)

    In first press conference, Obama calls for swift action on economy  Nov 8, 2008
    CHICAGO -- President-elect Obama said Friday that the country is facing the greatest economic challenge in a lifetime and were going to have to act swiftly to resolve it ... Obama spoke after he and Vice President-elect Joe Biden met privately with economic experts to discuss ways to stabilize the troubled economy ... Biden, the advisers and Obamas new chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, stood behind him as he spoke for 20 minutes from a podium that said the Office of the President... (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Disappointment: Obama win a let-down for local Palin supporters  Nov 8, 2008
    McCain conceded the election around 7 p.m. Alaska time, making Democratic Sen ... By 8 p.m., Obama had 334 electoral votes to McCain s 155, according to numbers provided by The New York Times ... The mood at the Multi-Use Sports Complex here went from jovial to glum as electoral votes continued to mount up in Obama s favor as Lower 48 polls closed. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Maternal smoking tied to oral birth defects  Nov 7, 2008
    California, United States, November 6: A recent study found that pregnant women who smoke during pregnancy double the risk of giving birth to babies with a cleft lip and/or palate birth defect as compared to mothers who do not smoke ... " Babies with oral cleft palate have more feeding difficulties, ear infections, hearing loss, dental problems (small teeth, missing teeth, extra teeth, or crooked teeth) and speech difficulties than normal infants. Surgery often can repair these birth defects. Dr... (TheMedGuru)

    Bedding company fined after employee scalped by machine  Nov 5, 2008
    Welcome to Herald Sun. November 05, 2008 12:26pm. (Melbourne Herald Sun)

    Lack of sleep makes children fat in adulthood, study shows  Nov 4, 2008
    The senior author of the study, Dr. Robert John Hancox, said, "Although we cannot prove that this is a cause-and-effect relationship," he added, "this study provides strong evidence that it probably is.". Researchers said that the world wide trends showed that children in todays world are getting less sleep than the generations before them did (kids going to bed 2 hours later than 20 years ago) and that could be leading to the rise in obesity. (TheMedGuru)

    Questions raised over Syrian complicity in US raid  Nov 3, 2008
    Iraqis now demand for renewal of SOFA that it firmly rejects US permission to attack any neighboring country from their territory ... And the "definition of self defence" which provides for wiping out a whole family of innocent civilians in a sovereign state without even an expression of regret perfectly fits what Al-Qaeda did on 9-11 ... Just ask the Poles, Czechs, ect. (Times Online)

    Obama: I Will Bankrupt Coal Industry  Nov 3, 2008
    (Please read update about the San Francisco Chronicle neglecting to mention Obama's willingness to bankrupt the coal industry at bottom of this blog ... The only thing I've said with respect to coal, I haven't been some coal booster ... You can read the story when you scroll down to the "In His Own Words" section. (Newsmax)

    Oral immunotherapy with milk can cure milk allergies  Nov 1, 2008
    Last Updated: Saturday 1 November 2008 07:34 GMT. by Published on November 1, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)

    Police find gun used in Hudson family killings  Nov 1, 2008
    by - October 30, 2008 - 0 comments. Police in Hudson family killings probe claim to have found a gun used to kill Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and young nephew. (The Money Times)

    Fibre plans rolling shutdown; memo details dates, restart schedule  Oct 31, 2008
    The company s current production schedule includes a mill-wide curtailment (effective November 21) with the #7 machine and associated support equipment being the only equipment in operation through the Thanksgiving period, the statement said ... McShane said in the statement: We understand this curtailment will affect all aspects of our business and will create hardships for our employees, but it is a necessary action to protect the long-term health of our business ... kelsolady wrote on Oct 30,... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    'Sassy' Elisabeth Hasselbeck believes in Maverick Sarah Palin  Oct 29, 2008
    Does this affect you one way or the other ... Do you all realize that Sarah Palin is already protecting your butt ... Question: What is America's first line of missile interceptor defense that protects the entire United States. (Entertainment Weekly)

    Herald endorsement: Barack Obama for president  Oct 28, 2008
    Every four years we hear how the presidential election is pivotal, one of the most important in history ... Only this time, there is a very real sense in America that this election is indeed historic and pivotal ... This election is about such needs, not individual planks in a campaign platform. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    More of this story  Oct 27, 2008
    School officials and project advocates are now hoping the second time proves the charm. Town and school officials project the total cost of the bond including a calculation of 5-percent interest at 48 million over two decades ... Factoring in a state reimbursement, the town is expected to pay 1. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Breakthrough Technology Takes Egg Freezing from Myth to Dependable Reality  Oct 25, 2008
    A new scientific study confirms the efficacy of a revolutionary egg selection and freezing process that, at long last, offers women a viable and reliable fertility preservation option ... In simple terms, it means that for the first time, women in their prime childbearing years can freeze and bank their own eggs for future use, relatively confident that they will have a 26%-to-27% chance of a having a baby from each cryopreserved, genetically selected oocyte ... The patent pending process called... (PR Newswire)

    Take S.C. State over Hampton  Oct 25, 2008
    Legion Field is expected to be packed for the 67th annual game, and with actress Vivica A. Fox as the ambassador for the event, it s definitely worth the price of admission ... Its a shame we dont have ALL WHITE colleges, where our daughters and friends wouldnt be subjected to men that leave over 70% of their kids with NO fathers, and are 11 TIMES more likely to have AIDS than white men ... Black men step up your game, take care of your families, and youll get more respect until then the media... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Community Calendar  Oct 25, 2008
    Old medication and prescription collection at the Oneida County Senior Center ... Collections will also be held in Woodruff and Eagle River ... Bring individual sewing projects or just come to talk. (Forest Republican, WI)

    REGION: Activists call checkpoints unfair  Oct 24, 2008
    "The power to set up checkpoints to detain people, search them and interfere with their right of movement should not be just another tool in the police officer's tool belt," said Kevin Keenan, executive director of the local ACLU. "They should be carefully chosen and rarely used mechanisms because they interfere with the fundamental concept of American freedom." ... Police and Border Patrol officials said the checkpoints were an effective way to catch unlicensed drivers who cause traffic... (North County Times)

    Learn the truth about Obama  Oct 24, 2008
    Voice of Reason wrote on Oct 24, 2008 4:08 AM:" When I first read this ignorant, bigoted letter I was offended, angry and embarrassed that someone in my community, possibly even someone I knew had sent it in for publication. Then the next day I saw that it had been added to the "Top Comments" section on the website and I was seriously dismayed.Then I started to read the posts on the comment board and the more I read the better I began to feel about the whole thing. I was reading posts from... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    New drug growing in popularity  Oct 24, 2008
    Katelyn W., whose last name has been abbreviated to protect her privacy, said she has seen others become physically ill and suffer other negative experiences while using Salvia ... To Chris wrote on Oct 23, 2008 2:05 PM:" You know, it probably would give me a sick feeling if I was worried about it but I'm not. I think that I will be able to raise my child with enough common sense and morals to stay away from those things or those kind of people for that matter. She's 7 and you can already tell... (Munster Times, IN)

    Nelson energizes Democratic delegates  Oct 20, 2008
    " ct Jul 1, 2008 12:26 PM Joe Sokolovsky isn't a real person, right? Isn't this some jokester writing purposely outrageous and ignorant letters to the editor just to get people riled up? There couldn't really be someone that narrowminded and backward in this day and age, could there? Well, whoever it is, they are a real hoot! Brian Jul 1, 2008 1:10 PM 1. I am not "ignoring" parts of your long post. I work for a living and also a dad, I would love to sit at a comp all day debating my liberal... (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Falcons not a fluke  Oct 20, 2008
    Added Boley, who was around for the Falcons ugliness during the previous three seasons, Back at the first minicamp we had this year, and even before the [April draft], we set high expectations for ourselves ... No one is talking about respected owed to them, or money owed to them, or anything owed to them ... The thing is, we have very decent players in Ryan, Turner, Norwood, Abraham ect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    McCain suggests Obama tax policies are socialist  Oct 19, 2008
    "At least in Europe, the Socialist leaders who so admire my opponent are upfront about their objectives," McCain said in a radio address ... "In other words, Barack Obama's tax plan would convert the IRS into a giant welfare agency, redistributing massive amounts of wealth at the direction of politicians in Washington," McCain said in the radio address ... More headlines in this section. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Hacker Admits To Scientology DDoS Attack  Oct 19, 2008
    Posted by Soulskill on Saturday October 18, @11:19AM from the may-xenu-protect-you dept. lbwbl writes with news that a New Jersey man will of 'unauthorized impairment of a protected computer' for his distributed denial of service attacks on Scientology websites as part of 'Anonymous' earlier this year ... 891 comments writes "An internet group calling itself Anonymous has , in the form of . 'In the statement, the group explained their goal as safeguarding the right to freedom of speech. "A... (Slashdot)

    The Final Presidential Debate: First Thoughts and Who Won?  Oct 16, 2008
    Play the electoral outcome prediction game ... The debates of the 2008 presidential election are now over, brought to a close by an at-times testy back and forth between Barack Obama and John McCain at Hofstra University in New York ... The comments section awaits. (Washington Post)

    Colfax kindergartner hit by car, airlifted to hospital  Oct 15, 2008
    J. Davis wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:49 PM:" I do not know all the details of this case but people, if you have the choice to either hit a person or go into the ditch please take the ditch. I would hope that every effort was made by the driver to steer to the ditch. You would much rather hurt yourself and your car then someone elses son, daughter, mother ect. ". chip wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:13 PM:" GDW - read the article before you post. If you did read it you would not have to assume "the red... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Fire levy explained  Oct 14, 2008
    Electronic Herald and News ... Is your family feeling the effects of an economic downturn ... A newly constructed station at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Highway 140 isn t staffed yet. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 13, 2008  Oct 14, 2008
    McCain's judgment, or lack thereof, in selecting Gov. Palin as his running mate, and even question McCain's fitness to lead ... It is not known exactly, but the suspected cause of death was apathy, self-interest and exposure to a socialist virus from the very people who were elected to protect and promote this precious system ... 2 reflects the best of the human spirit. (North County Times)

    Liver transplant patients highly vulnerable to cancer  Oct 14, 2008
    Last Updated: Tuesday 14 October 2008 07:45 GMT. by Published on October 12, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)

    Breaking news: Prosecutor won't seek death penalty for Highlands murder  Oct 11, 2008
    Those circumstances might include the criminal suspect s age, criminal history, risk of re-offending, competency at the time of the crime, influence of drugs or alcohol and presence of extreme mental distress, she said. Police are still looking for the gun used in the killing and a jacket worn by the suspect ... roudy russ wrote on Oct 10, 2008 3:54 PM:" So when does Sue Baur come up for re-election anyhow? ". (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Live: Discussion of tonight's presidential debate  Oct 8, 2008
    Kristen Schmidt wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:31 PM:" Off topic for a moment ... Does everyone realize we're getting a left-handed president no matter who's elected? Only seven other U.S. presidents have been southpaws, according to some speedy Web research ... " ... ash wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:50 PM:" I believe Nuclear is a very stable technology now. With regulation and regular inspections, it can be very effective. " ... Kristen Schmidt wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:55 PM:" Obama on health care: You've got... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Scottish survey reveals contraception myths  Oct 8, 2008
    Does obesity affect ones sense of self-worth. . (TheMedGuru)

    Vote better food, softer mattresses  Oct 7, 2008
    Efforts are frantic throughout the country to register every known and suspected Democrat ... Based on Governor Palin s observation that Obama has been palling around with bad company, Republicans are expected to return to the character issue ... So on election day they will step into that booth and hear the voice of their Daddy saying, Don t never vote for no n. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Pope pleads guilty to Tarrant charges  Oct 6, 2008
    and for steve nash u only put this cramp so your paper will sale how about the bad things you have done in life in the paper because we know your not perfect ... Just another upmost respect type person huh ... ALOT of This community hasthe upmost recpect for Pope. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)

    Carrie Fisher shares her struggles in 'Wishful Drinking'  Oct 5, 2008
    But she's happy to be here, she says, and credits ECT - electroconvulsive therapy, otherwise known as electric shock treatments ... "Electric shock therapy," she says, leaning in, as if telling a secret ... ECT is a controversial procedure in which electric currents are passed through the brain, deliberately triggering a brief seizure. (Boston Globe)

    Brockovich to visit Cameron  Oct 3, 2008
    Molly wrote on Oct 1, 2008 1:28 PM:" Bob - oh my, I agree with you on the Dog man comment. Jen - good question , I have been thinking about that also, i wonder what organization/government office would track that information??I know a lot of people think that getting the media and getting national coverage of this is a bad thing and bad for Cameron but we need answers and solutions not just for the people of Cameron but also the surroundering areas that may be affected by whatever is the cause.... (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore to campaign for Obama at UNI Saturday  Oct 3, 2008
    dawn wrote on Sep 25, 2008 5:24 PM:" There opinions aren't more significant. But at least they're out there getting involved with the political process - which is something the majority of American citizens neglect to do! And trying to get young people more involved is terrific, because their the ones that are going to inherit all this current economic & social mess! " ... a362966 wrote on Sep 25, 2008 10:57 PM:" hetfield, I never thought it would happen, but I have to agree, the hollywood rich... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Supporting life the No. 1 issue  Oct 3, 2008
    LOADING Sep 29, 2008 - 04:05:24 CDT By BILL MITZEL Bismarck Bill Patrie's Sept. 9 letter proclaims that we here in good old North Dakota should vote for Obama because he is committed to understanding and working issues that affect our rural communities, among which are health care, the economy, the war in Iraq, agriculture, schools, low wages, and on and on ... Deb wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:24 PM:" citizen: no."NDSU student" said: "the moment that the egg and sperm join, that is a genetically... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Conrad says bailout negotiators tried to meet needs  Oct 3, 2008
    Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., was one of 140 Democrats and 95 Republicans who voted for the measure, saying the bill was "far from perfect," but it was better than doing nothing at all ... "This is Congress trying to get re-elected, trying to come to the aid of a major cancer with a Band-Aid," Sand said, saying he would support a bill that isn't "so intrusive on the free market principles." ... Glenn wrote on Oct 1, 2008 3:17 PM:" It is an interesting read, the 451 page Senate Bill they are discussing.... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Some Strong Thinkin  Sep 25, 2008
    And as far as your column goes, it would be an intellectual tragedy to let this go ... There is no end to the media sources for information on the Presidentail election, the economy, the war in Iraq and the atrocities in Darfur ... You may write about your life experiences but other people may be going through the same thing, and your thoughts may help them reflect. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)

    Obesity Raises Risk of Miscarriage  Sep 24, 2008
    All underwent a body mass index (BMI) to establish the effect of body weight on recurrent miscarriage ... With cases like teenage pregnancies, unwanted pregnancies, late discovery of pregnancy or a mere casual attitude towards ones pregnancy, it is not uncommon to find women indulging in substance use during these crucial nine months, quite oblivious to the effects these things have on the baby inside. (TheMedGuru)

    17 comment(s)  Sep 23, 2008
    And as far as your column goes, it would be an intellectual tragedy to let this go ... " avid reader wrote on Sep 18, 2008 9:15 AM:" I've always assumed, perhaps incorrectly that the title of your column Some Strong Thinkin' was short for your name Armstrong and not the actual word strong ... There is no end to the media sources for information on the Presidentail election, the economy, the war in Iraq and the atrocities in Darfur. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)

     Father's bow shot kills grizzly attacking his son  Sep 23, 2008
    Then he ran down hill, figuring he could move faster in that direction ... Topoffoodchain wrote on Sep 22, 2008 3:20 PM:" There is no Human Season because Humans are at the top of the food chain. Imagine that!Wildlife has flourished in this country because of licensed hunters. Not in spite of them. Thanks Teddy Roosevelt!PETA's objective is to have all animals free! No more house pets. No cats, dogs, birds ect. No horses to ride. Yet, PETA has one of the highest kill shelters for an "ethical"... (Cody Enterprise, WY)

    Lawyers on the Brink of Mental Disorder  Sep 22, 2008
    Long hours and time spent in front of computers in stuffy offices have a negative effect on lawyers ... This lucrative career needs some serious introspection ... With cases like teenage pregnancies, unwanted pregnancies, late discovery of pregnancy or a mere casual attitude towards ones pregnancy, it is not uncommon to find women indulging in substance use during these crucial nine months, quite oblivious to the effects these things have on the baby inside. (TheMedGuru)

    U Kno Who goes hunting  Sep 19, 2008
    That he can pop up in unexpected places and engage us in ways we didn t expect ... I don t know what s the matter with me, but I can get sucked in to a lot of male-oriented reality shows I wouldn t expect ... I will also watch Project Runway at the drop of a hat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Missouri town passes saggy pants law  Sep 18, 2008
    Dressing appropriately IN PUBLIC signifies that you respect others' expectations and rights and not just your own ... I adjust my clothing and volume in music/talk when I leave my home out of respect for others who may not share my likes ... I expect others to show consideration when in public. (FOX 11, AZ)

    WASH POST: Drudge-ology 101...  Sep 18, 2008
    Play the electoral outcome prediction game ... In the banner headline spot for most of the day was a picture of entertainer Barbra Streisand touting a Beverly Hills fundraiser for -- not exactly the sort of headline that the Illinois senator wants as chum for the cable channels 49 days before the election ... It's easy to lapse into the tired old logic that Drudge is nothing more than a conservative mouthpiece returning to his roots as election day nears. (The Drudge Report)

    Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan hurt in Coogee bar fight  Sep 17, 2008
    September 16, 2008 12:00am. Punched by a man at a bar. (NEWS.com.au)

    TELECOM: 760 area code split nixed in proposed decision  Sep 17, 2008
    To keep the momentum going, opponents of the split plan to speak during the public comment section of an unrelated commission meeting on Thursday, Garrick said. The group will include representatives of the biotech and high-tech industries, Camp Pendleton and the real estate sector, he said ... The assemblyman asked the commission to reopen the matter, on grounds that the original vote did not properly reflect opposition to the split in North County. (North County Times)

    Shock treatment successful for many patients  Sep 13, 2008
    Electricity surged into the brains of 1,400 Lincoln patients last year ... They never thrashed, as did Jack Nicholson enduring electroconvulsive therapy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo s Nest the worst PR for ECT in its many decades ... When an ECT jolt is given today, anesthesia and muscle paralyzing drugs precede it. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    More lipstick on the pig, please  Sep 12, 2008
    Second, Bookman s (or Hannity s) criticisms would carry much more weight if they were not exclusively directed at the opposite side of the political spectrum ... It is unfortunate that the AJC has no interest in such intellectually honest voices ... But earmarks have never been a dirty word in Alaska, a huge state dotted with small communities that have enormous dollar needs for sewers, roads and other projects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Remembering the events of 9/11  Sep 12, 2008
    John Burkett, who was supposed to start Tuesday, is one of a handful of players who were stranded at their respective homes ... Since its initial meeting in New York on June 24, the Safety and Health Advisory Committee has carried out a number of measures in the data collection process ... Since July 2nd, MLB Authenticators have collected every bat that has broken during Major League games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Want to Be Happy? Start Reading Books  Sep 12, 2008
    Reading not only gives you an insight into different aspects of human nature or makes you smarter, it also makes you happier and successful in romantic relationships, suggests a new study ... Based on analysis of figures from the last 10 years, the study looked at the effects of literacy on the nation's happiness ... The study, published by the National Year of Reading, not only looked at the relationship between literacy and happiness, but also the effects of poor and good literacy skills. (TheMedGuru)

    Hydrocarbons found in Wyo stock well  Sep 11, 2008
    "We found this detection for hydrocarbons, which shouldn't be there, and we're trying to figure out how it got there and where it's coming from," Chuck Otto, director of the Bureau of Land Management's office in Pinedale, said Tuesday ... The state hasn't determined the source of the hydrocarbons found in the livestock water well, but the nearby oil and gas drilling is a likely suspect, according to Mark Thiesse, hydrogeologist with the state Department of Environmental Quality ... lnm wrote on... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Dogs' D: Just average or still undetermined?  Sep 11, 2008
    A beat writer's perspective ... But let s face it, if you re the No. 2 team in the land and defense is supposed to a big reason for that ranking, you expect to see them shut down non-BCS opponents and probably a few conference teams as well ... Currently they re 48th and 45th, respectively. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Drug Could End Miscarriage Misery  Sep 11, 2008
    A third of the miscarriages are usually caused by an overactive immune system and this new treatment a steroid commonly used in treating asthma and allergies - can curb the immune response and protect the developing fetus in the crucial early weeks of pregnancy, thereby cutting the risk of miscarriage ... While the drug - Prednisolone, has its associated side effects, including mood swings and increased appetite, the good thing is that most women would need to take it for just three... (TheMedGuru)

    Study Finds Connection Between Pollution and Childhood Obesity  Sep 11, 2008
    Pollution is widely known to affect human health in many ways ... Protection for this possible diabetes epidemic is needed ... It is the first good study of the effects on the foetus. (TheMedGuru)

    Palin lies could lead to Bridge to Oblivion  Sep 10, 2008
    Sarah Palin is out on the campaign trail, this time in Ohio, still repeating the lie that she rejected federal funding for that infamous bridge in Alaska ... The Journal also makes clear that Palin only abandoned the project AFTER Congress had killed federal funding for it, and that she did not return the federal money ... As late as last September, Palin was complaining that criticism of the project had been unfair, claiming that much of the public s attitude toward Alaska bridges is based on... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

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