Security Details Dec 3, 2008
If only there were an for presidential transitions, Thomas Jefferson might get matched with Condoleezza Rice: "Widower, nation's first SoS, seeks SBF, preferably also former SoS, for 'diplomatic' liaison at country estate. Turn-ons include long trips to France; turn-offs include 'preemptive' war and Sudoku.". Well, maybe not. (Slate)
Obama in Your Heart Dec 3, 2008
It was while looking through the letters of Thomas Jefferson that Haidt first found a description of elevation. Jefferson wrote of the physical sensation that comes from witnessing goodness in others: It is to "dilate [the] breast and elevate [the] sentiments and privately covenant to copy the fair example." Haidt took this description as a mandate. (Slate)
Drunk Without Power Dec 2, 2008
This story has many holes, even when the subject is George Washington or Thomas Jefferson ... By this time he had joined, of all things, the Federalist Party, though this did not reflect a philosophical conversion so much as his personal distaste for Thomas Jefferson. (The American Conservative)
Red Devils are area's last hope for title Dec 2, 2008
Williston-Elko and Thomas Jefferson Academy fell short in their bids for state titles. Only Lincoln County is left to carry the banner for an area that has yet to claim an 11-man state title this season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hillary, yes; Bill, no Dec 2, 2008
Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren, and James Buchanan were all secretaries of state. By ron. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Westminster Christian sweeps Dec 2, 2008
Westminster Christian plays Friday at Thomas Jefferson. The girls start at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 8. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Elvis Costello, the TV host of a music talk show Dec 2, 2008
For Clinton's appearance he uncovered other presidential musicians (Thomas Jefferson played the clavichord; John Quincy Adams, the flute), and asked him whether his speechifying was helped by the rhythm he learned as a saxophonist. ("Absolutely."). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Is religion necessary? Dec 1, 2008
Thomas Jefferson spelled God in lower case in all of his writtings. In fact some religious groups like extremely devout Jews, do not dare spell out God. (New Iberia, LA)
PIAA semifinal football sites Dec 1, 2008
West York (3, 13-1) vs. Thomas Jefferson (7, 13-1) at Mansion Park Stadium, Altoona. Class AA. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Washington Sunday: A new look for big-school teams (Yesterday) Dec 1, 2008
The teams in sub-section A are: Baldwin, Bethel Park, Central Catholic, South Allegheny, Thomas Jefferson and West Mifflin. The teams in sub-section B are: McGuffey, Peters Township, Ringgold, Waynesburg and Upper St. Clair. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penna.: Thomas Jefferson plows through Erie Dec 1, 2008
com - Baldrige plows Thomas Jefferson into western final ... But Thomas Jefferson head coach Bill Cherpak wasn't worried ... Brian Baldrige scored all five Thomas Jefferson (13-1, No. 53 in RivalsHigh 100) touchdowns and racked up 196 yards on 44 carries in the Jaguars' 35-21 win over Strong Vincent (13-1). (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Four cheers: Winners, as usual Dec 1, 2008
To do that, they defeated teams from several prestigious institutions - Marquette University, George Mason University, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, John Marshall Law School, St. John's University and the University of Florida. Coastal Law has competed for five years, making the finals four times and finishing first twice. (Florida Times-Union)
Colonel's Corner Nov 30, 2008
America's first foreign war undeclared but authorized by Congress was waged by President Thomas Jefferson against the Barbary pirates. It is instructive history for those who believe that the problem of Somali piracy can be solved the same way. (Fox News)
High School Football Headquarters: Wilson keeps trend alive in 35-7 win over Cumberland Valley (11 p.m. final update) Nov 30, 2008
Steelton-Highspire meets Schuylkill Haven on Friday at Blue Mountain High School in Class A; Lancaster Catholic plays West Catholic at Northeast High School in Philadelphia in AA and West York travels to Altoona to meet Thomas Jefferson. All three games are Friday at 7 p.m.. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Speaking out on president-elect Nov 30, 2008
Thomas Jefferson felt there were four bedrock necessities of democracy. An educated, informed electorate was No. 1, yet a large number of Obama supporters did not even know what party he represented nor the platform he stood on; they simply wanted to vote for the "black" man or vote for "change.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 30, 2008 Nov 30, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Families of parolees deserve coverage. (North County Times)
Sports news briefs (Today) Nov 30, 2008
WPIAL Class AAA champion Thomas Jefferson will play West York at 7 p.m. Friday at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona. In Class AA, Aliquippa will take on Wilmington at 7 p.m. Friday at Center High School. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No joke, some patients laugh through treatment Nov 29, 2008
An international program with a similar goal but totally different approach is "Caring Clowns." The Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia uses the program of costumed volunteers to get patients to giggle or at least smile and open up. "One of the challenges of being diagnosed with cancer is preserving your dignity ... when we tell you to put on a gown where the back half is missing and everyone's examining you and asking about bodily functions," said Dr. Richard Wender,... (MSNBC -- Health)
PIAA Football Glance Nov 29, 2008
Thomas Jefferson 34, Blackhawk 14 ... Thomas Jefferson 35, Erie Strong Vincent 21 ... Thomas Jefferson (13-1) vs. West York (13-1). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Walk of Presidents Nov 29, 2008
(The answers, in case you don't want to be kept wondering, are, in order, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Eleanor Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Harry Truman, Rosalynn Carter and Nancy Reagan. . (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Vintage stuff Nov 29, 2008
The record auction price for a single bottle of wine is 96,000 ($156,000) for a 1787 Chateau Lafite, which was reputedly once owned by America's third President and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. "We wanted to establish a scientific mechanism to verify the wine that we buy in cases where we can't satisfy ourselves that it's absolutely genuine," explains Mr Williams. (BBC News -- Europe)
T-J's Baldrige storms to victory over Erie Strong Vincent Nov 29, 2008
ERIE -- When needed, Thomas Jefferson senior running back Brian Baldrige ran through Erie Strong Vincent ... With a five-touchdown, 197-yard performance, Baldrige pushed Thomas Jefferson (13-1) to a 35-21 victory against Strong Vincent (13-1) in the PIAA Class AAA quarterfinal at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium and ran his team one step closer to a second consecutive state crown ... Baldrige scored both Thomas Jefferson touchdowns in the first half, as he took a fourth-and-1 toss and drifted in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
What Every Child Should Know About Thanksgiving Nov 29, 2008
Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson, in 1779. I] appoint ; a day of public Thanksgiving to Almighty God ; to [ask] Him that He would ; pour out His Holy Spirit on all ministers of the Gospel; that He would ; spread the light of Christian knowledge through the remotest corners of the earth ; and that He would establish these United States upon the basis of religion and virtue. (Human Events Online)
Terps add defensive lineman from South Carolina Nov 29, 2008
Jefferson Hills, Thomas Jefferson High School Scouts Grade: 78. Position Rank: 18. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
With game on line, TJ made its move Nov 29, 2008
You could argue Thomas Jefferson's 35-21 win over Strong Vincent in the PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals Friday at Veterans Stadium could have swung on a bunch of near-misses or fateful calls ... Thomas Jefferson, whose boilerplate offense is the spread and whose quarterback has thrown for more than 2,000 yards this season, did a convincing impression of a power football team Friday in conditions that cried for one ... He carried a career-high 44 times for 196 yards and all five Thomas Jefferson... (Erie Times-News, PA)
PIAA Football Championships Glance Nov 28, 2008
Thomas Jefferson 34, Blackhawk 14 ... Erie Strong Vincent (13-0) vs. Thomas Jefferson (12-1) at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Erie, Friday, 7. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Prep: Mathis ends prep career tonight Nov 28, 2008
Which is the most astonishing number associated with Thomas Jefferson Academy's Derrick Mathis ... Thomas Jefferson will try to win its sixth state title and third in four years when it plays host to Terrell Academy at 7:30 tonight in Louisville, Ga ... "As far as the feats he's accomplished, I don't think he even understands what he's doing," said Thomas Jefferson coach Chuck Wimberly. (The Augusta Chronicle)
America has always had mixed economy Nov 28, 2008
" Kramerica wrote on Nov 25, 2008 1:44 PM:" "Evil acts can be given an aura of moral legitimacy by noble-sounding socialistic expressions such as spreading the wealth, income redistribution or caring for the less fortunate. Let's think about socialism. Imagine there's an elderly widow down the street from you. She has neither the strength to mow her lawn nor enough money to hire someone to do it. Here's my question to you that I'm almost afraid for the answer: Would you support a government... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Letters to the Editor (Nov. 19) Nov 28, 2008
jeepercreepers wrote on Nov 19, 2008 11:15 AM:" jb, To be accurate the wording in the first amendment is "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" In a letter to the Danbury Baptists from Thomas Jefferson referring to the first amendment he stated" thus building a wall of separation between Church & State". This view has been accepted by the supreme court for some time. I have provided a link to his letter, you should read it.... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
WPIAL Class AAA Girls Basketball Preview (Today) Nov 28, 2008
Thomas Jefferson: Sophomore point guard Jordyn D'Alessandro (6. 5 ppg) showed a lot of promise last season, as did junior guard Skylar Williams (6. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Blackhawks Flying Blind (Today) Nov 28, 2008
Thomas Jefferson has won three straight WPIAL titles. Clairton has won two in the past three years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Avast, me hearties, and hoist the Jolly Roger Nov 28, 2008
Rawhide wrote on Nov 24, 2008 6:15 AM:" Gruding admiration??? Jerome the liberal seems to think all of this is nothing but sport. Just as Thomas Jefferson did two-hunred years ago we now face the same muslim pirates. Of course today folks like Jerome seem to be rooting for these degenerate extortionists instead of handling it the way Prsident Jefferson did...by ordering their extermination. As always, history repeats itself but this time instead of Jefferson we have a new President entering... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
NJ Transit's actions drive food vendor totally nuts Nov 28, 2008
She would rather talk about Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, and the relationship between liberty and slavery in the days of the Founding Fathers and their hidden children. She would rather talk about her colleagues at Rutgers-Newark and New York Law School, and the enthusiastic teachers she had along the way. (NJ.com -- News)
Coach Cacchione: 'I'm taller than I look' Nov 28, 2008
Twenty questions with Strong Vincent football coach Tom Cacchione, whose team takes on Thomas Jefferson tonight in the PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals ... The 21-20 loss to Thomas Jefferson (in the PIAA semifinals) in 2004. (Erie Times-News, PA)
LETTER: People aren't prevented from discussing religion Nov 27, 2008
HeinekenMan wrote on Nov 26, 2008 8:08 AM:" Medic,I don't know how this became so heated. But I want to reply to you. You linked Hitler to atheism. You do this sort of thing often. You pick out one bad apple from an entire apple forest and think that makes the lot of them poisoned.Let me give you the names of some others who many believe were atheists. Some are self-professed, others made statements alluding to such, still others were strongly rumored to be atheists but kept their views private... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
More than a title at stake Nov 27, 2008
If Thomas Jefferson (12-1) beats Erie Strong Vincent, the District 7 champion Jaguars will go to Mansion to play Manheim or West York. If unbeaten Strong Vincent prevails, and heres where the travel time becomes daunting, the District 3 winner will be sent far from home. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Prep: Wilcox's speed a concern to Devils Nov 27, 2008
JAGUARS WANT SECOND CHANCE: The 41 points Thomas Jefferson Academy surrendered to Flint River in last year's GISA Class A title game were a season high by two touchdowns. Thomas Jefferson will be looking to atone Friday night in the title game against Terrell Academy ... Both Thomas Jefferson and Terrell won their semifinal games by at least 43 points. (The Augusta Chronicle)
What Is the Separation of Church and State? Nov 27, 2008
Christopher Merola : What Is the Separation of Church and State. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
Tigers get spots on first team Nov 27, 2008
Back Nate Kammrad Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson 5-11 215 Sr. ... Lineman Ndzi Tante Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson 6-1 280 Sr.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
U.S. Mint to unveil nickel commemorating Lewis & Clark Nov 27, 2008
That familiar edition depicts Thomas Jefferson on its front, with an image of his Monticello estate on the back. Like their predecessor, the new nickels will honor the nation's third president. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Currency & Coins)
Steven Fitscher: Thinking about Obama Nov 27, 2008
I served in the military for 24 years, taking an oath to protect the Constitution, but I want to point out I was influenced by evil men like Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine and Samuel Adams. I never really believed freedom of speech was all that it was played up to be. (Athens Banner-Herald)
PG's Fabulous 22 Nov 27, 2008
Also a very good rush end on defense, who has played some at linebacker during Thomas Jefferson's playoff run ... Thomas Jefferson coach Bill] Cherpak. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG South/East/West/North: It's time for change (Yesterday) Nov 27, 2008
Class AAA -- This was a toughie since the entire Thomas Jefferson team played well ... OK, Thomas Jefferson had just 1 more yard on the ground than Blackhawk, but the Cougars also threw three interceptions ... Look for Thomas Jefferson and Aliquippa to make the trip to Chocolate Town, but for Bethel Park and Clairton to lose in the next two weeks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Federal grant to fund new guidebook, museum displays along National Road Nov 26, 2008
In 1806, President Thomas Jefferson signed legislation that launched the National Road, which started in Cumberland, Md. and ended in Illinois. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gobble, gobble: Gout isnt just a disease of kings Nov 26, 2008
Imagno / Getty Images fileEngland's King Henry VIII, who lived from 1492 to 1548, was a famous victim of gout, a disease that also afflictedwell-knownmen such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Karl Marx. Maurice Cheeks, coach of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team, is a modern-day sufferer. (MSNBC -- Health)
THE BIG QUESTION Nov 26, 2008
Thomas Jefferson definitely was a "religious man," though such a conclusion might depend on how one defines religious man ... Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Nov 19, 2008 1:37 AM:" Thomas Jefferson,writing as a laconic utilitarian(someone that believes in the ethics doctrine that the right thing to do is that which brings about the greatest good for the greatest number)urged his nephew to inquire into the truthfullness of Christianity without fear of consequences: If it ends in a belief that there is... (New Iberia, LA)
First lady is the White House's resident expert Nov 26, 2008
In the Green Room, Mrs. Bush offers a delightful fact about the third president, Thomas Jefferson. It was in the Green Room that he enjoyed eating his dinner with a color-appropriate green canvas cloth to catch any spills. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
America has always had mixed economy Nov 26, 2008
" Kramerica wrote on Nov 25, 2008 1:44 PM:" "Evil acts can be given an aura of moral legitimacy by noble-sounding socialistic expressions such as spreading the wealth, income redistribution or caring for the less fortunate. Let's think about socialism. Imagine there's an elderly widow down the street from you. She has neither the strength to mow her lawn nor enough money to hire someone to do it. Here's my question to you that I'm almost afraid for the answer: Would you support a government... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Smithsonian American history museum reopens after renovation Nov 26, 2008
On Wednesday, President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush dedicated the museum before its public debut, highlighting the reopening of many of its famous exhibits including George Washington's military uniform, one of Thomas Edison's first light bulbs, the desk where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and Muhammad Ali's boxing gloves - all of which Bush called a "reminder of our country's proud history.". When the doors finally opened to the public Friday morning,... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Chocolate - a True American Tradition Nov 26, 2008
George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin all drank chocolate. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Guest column: Charter changes could be in place by 2010 Nov 26, 2008
Thomas Jefferson once said, every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Peter Chianca: E-mails been Berry, Berry good to me Nov 26, 2008
I m afraid if Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had e-mail, their entire collected correspondence would have consisted of them flaming each other in all caps. ( TJ: NATURL ARISTOCRACY SUX - L8R JA >=( ). (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Don't just budget leaner; spend smarter Nov 26, 2008
For originality, the United States offered up equal genius in Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, although quite different in their political views. Evidence that change is mere mirage is Johnsons definition of the politician: Politician: 1. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Obama victory one for the ages Nov 26, 2008
RRB wrote on Nov 18, 2008 1:31 PM:" Can people really be so blind and nieve to think some one who got a hundred million dollars in corporate campaign contributions is going to change any thing to help the people .Any one of the great men who founded this country for the good of the common people could run for president and never have a chance of being elected .Democrats and Republicans controlled by corporate interests control the media and and the minds of the people with money. Controlling the... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
The Fives: Debunking myths and digging up the truth about Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obama also represents those who oppose assault weapons Nov 25, 2008
Thomas Jefferson wrote on Nov 24, 2008 6:33 PM:" When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. Sam McKeen fits in well with the Marxist... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Prep: Mathis nearing touchdown mark Nov 25, 2008
WHO'S HOT: Thomas Jefferson senior Derrick Mathis scored four touchdowns in the first quarter of his team's GISA Class A semifinal win last week ... With wins this week, Williston-Elko and Thomas Jefferson Academy can help the area exceed last year's total of one title ... Terrell Academy (11-1) at Thomas Jefferson (11-1): Jaguars are trying for their third GISA Class A state title in four years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Soccer wars' worry WPIAL (11/23/2008) Nov 25, 2008
On Sept. 9, as Don Buzzard, an official at a Quaker Valley girl's game against Freedom, stood at the scoring table, a Quaker Valley girl who had suffered a knee injury screamed at him: "Because of your refereeing, my season is ruined. My senior season and you [expletive] it up." After he handed her a red card, she screamed "I don't [expletive] care. My senior season is "[expletive] ruined anyway:" At an Oct. 7 game when a Southmoreland player was ejected in a contentious home game against Thomas... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No one should be railin' or bailin' on Palin Nov 24, 2008
Many consider her a refreshing citizen-politician in the old mold, one that Thomas Jefferson would be proud to meet. Does that make her just like Obama. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
PIAA quarterfinal sites and times set Nov 24, 2008
Erie Strong Vincent (13-0) vs. Thomas Jefferson (12-1) at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Erie, Friday, 7. Manheim Central (11-2) vs. West York (12-1) at Hersheypark Stadium, Friday, 7. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ideal Time For Stem Cell Collection Defined For Parkinson's Disease Therapy Nov 24, 2008
D., professor and interim director of the Farber Institute for Neurosciences of Thomas Jefferson University, and her research team found that neural progenitor cells that express the gene Lmx1a are committed to the midbrain dopamine neuron lineage, but still retain proliferative capacity. Because of these characteristics, the stage at which Lmx1a is expressed may be ideal for transplantation. (Science Daily)
Letters to the Editor (Nov. 19) Nov 24, 2008
jeepercreepers wrote on Nov 19, 2008 11:15 AM:" jb, To be accurate the wording in the first amendment is "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" In a letter to the Danbury Baptists from Thomas Jefferson referring to the first amendment he stated" thus building a wall of separation between Church & State". This view has been accepted by the supreme court for some time. I have provided a link to his letter, you should read it.... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
PG's High School Football Rankings: 10/06/08 (Today) Nov 24, 2008
PG's High School Football Rankings: 10/06/08. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obama, Now That You Work for Me (A Letter to the President-Elect) Nov 24, 2008
Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1809, "The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only legitimate object of good government." Those are powerful and enlightening words. Of course, such a role was created and secured in the very fabric of our nation -- in the Declaration of Independence. (Human Events Online)
Pirates Now and Then Nov 24, 2008
Ambassador Sidi Haji Abdrahaman told Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in 1786, "It was written in their Koran, that all nations which had not acknowledged the Prophet were sinners, whom it was the right and duty of the faithful to plunder and enslave; and that every mussulman who was slain in this warfare was sure to go to paradise.". Today's pirates do not appear to have such lofty goals. (Human Events Online)
