More of this story» Oct 8, 2008
At 8, before starting fourth grade, he penned "Fred The Mouse Book One: The Adventures Begin," a chapter book that won a Benjamin Franklin Award silver medal ... As Benjamin Franklin said, "Write things worth reading or do things worth writing.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
How can Nebraska possibly vote Republican? Oct 7, 2008
---Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. rob g Oct 6, 2008 8:16 AM Some of you people need to go read a book instead of writing one. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Covet this: The new rules for 'Religulous' Oct 6, 2008
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, "Lighthouses are more useful than churches.". Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
The Boss Rocks Obama Rally In Philadelphia Oct 6, 2008
The rally, planned by the Obama campaign a week ago, drew tens of thousands of people to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and came just days before Monday's voter registration deadline inPennsylvania. "The Boss" also plans to perform at Obama gatherings Sunday in Ohio and on Monday in Michigan. (KWTX.com, TX)
Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly; Bush Bash... Oct 5, 2008
The rally, planned by the Obama campaign a week ago, drew tens of thousands of people to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Springsteen approached the campaign and asked to help out, an Obama aide said. (The Drudge Report)
Springfield celebrates past, looks to future Oct 3, 2008
Visitors were allowed to wander through the unfinished rooms on the first floor of the inn, where they saw exhibits on the history of the pike and listened to Carolinn Skyler play the armonica, a more efficient, practical arrangement of musical glasses invented by that efficient and practical statesman, Benjamin Franklin. In keeping with the Colonial theme of the afternoon, Skyler performed mostly 18th century music by such composers as Pachelbel and J.S. Bach, but when asked, she agreed to play... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Show of the week: 'Boss' plays Parkway for Obama Oct 3, 2008
Obama in April, writing that the Democratic nominee "speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music ... a country that's interested in its collective destiny and in the potential of its gathered spirit." The concert will take place at 3:30 p.m. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th and 22nd streets. Gates open at 2 p.m. (There's even a rumor that Obama will make an appearance. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
A Complete List Of Winners Sep 22, 2008
"John Adams" HBO WINNER as Benjamin Franklin. "Recount" HBO as Michael Whouley. (CBS News)
Stony Brook Fall Fair Sept. 27 Sep 22, 2008
This year, however, thanks to a generous donation from the Benjamin Franklin Bank Charitable Foundation, the first 200 guests are free. The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform throughout the day, thanks to thesupport in part by a grant from the Norfolk, Wrentham, Franklin, Foxboro, Plainville, Medway, and Walpole Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. (Medfield Press, MA)
Several SEPTA Bus Routes Detoured This Weekend in Center City Due to Philadelphia Distance Run Sep 19, 2008
The race begins on Market Street near 10th Street, and will wind through Walnut and Chestnut Streets, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Martin Luther King and Kelly Drives en route to the finish line at 17th Street arkway. For additional service information, call SEPTA Customer Service at 215-580-7800 or visit the SEPTA web site at. (PR Newswire)
Prevention is best way Sep 19, 2008
Benjamin Franklin, the oldest of our Founding Fathers, was right: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We can prevent many diseases by making small changes in our own behavior, such as choosing healthy foods, eliminating tobacco and being physically active every day. (NJ.com -- Times)
Live entertainment planned for Medfield Day Sep 13, 2008
Sponsors include Lovells Florist and Landscaping, Medfield Properties, Home Town Weekly, Attorney R. Edward Beard, Medfield Veterinarian, Paulette s Dance Studio, Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, P.C. andBorchers, Ware & Guglilmo, PC. Special thanks also goes to APC, the pest control people who keep yellow jackets to a minimum and Benjamin Franklin Bank Charitable Trust who will be corporate sponsors for MEMO s new recyclable containers. As always MEMO thanks all who underwrite events and... (Medfield Press, MA)
State of stress Sep 13, 2008
More than 200 years ago, Benjamin Franklin observed that "'New Jersey is like a beer barrel, tapped at both ends, with all the live beer running into Philadelphia and New York.". Have we had it with that kind of dry wit, and the jabs from outsiders about landfills, Turnpike exits, big hair and mob culture. (NJ.com -- Times)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy Sep 11, 2008
Political Insight and Analysis From The Wall Street Journal s Capital Bureau. May 28, 2008, 10:54 am. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Fireworks on for Medfield Night Sep 11, 2008
Supermarkets $3,000 NSTAR $2,500 Friends of Recreation $1,650 Needham Bank $1,000 Medfield Police Association $1,000 Benjamin Franklin Bank $ 500 Eastern Bank $ 500 Citizens Bank $ 500 Central Motors, Norwood $ 200 Steve Catanese $ 200 TOTAL $11,400. Loading commenting interface. (Medfield Press, MA)
Joan Acocella: The dance films of Dominique Delouche. Sep 11, 2008
Short-listing Salman Rushdie, Benjamin Franklin s erudition, and more. 00000C0E. (New Yorker)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 7, 2008 Sep 8, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Human rights program for ovum. (North County Times)
BOOKS: The author Rick Riordan leaves a trail of clues for children Sep 8, 2008
G. Paul Burnett for The New York Times Writer Rick Riordan with one of his characters, Benjamin Franklin, in lower Manhattan in July ... When Rick Riordan was recently researching the life of Benjamin Franklin for the first book in a new children's fiction series about the most powerful family in the world, he came across an essay about flatulence written by the founding father better known for his experiments with electricity and awaking early. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Former teachers should not sit on school board Sep 7, 2008
Steve wrote on Sep 6, 2008 6:14 PM:" Paul if you had a better education, you would have known that our Founding Fathers hated the thought of a Democracy. They knew that every Democracy in history had failed. Our Founding Fathers thought of a Democracy as Mob Rule. Benjamin Franklin said that a Democracy was two wolves and a sheep deciding what was for dinner. The words Democracy, and Republic are not interchangable. ". Paul wrote on Sep 6, 2008 10:40 AM:" Steve, are you serious? Democracy and... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
In brief for Aug. 28 Aug 29, 2008
Famous Masons in American history include George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, and John Hancock, among many others. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts was established in 1733 and is the third oldest Grand Lodge in the world. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Jesus, Beer and Your College Kids Aug 24, 2008
Doug Giles :: Townhall. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
Medfield Day goes green Aug 16, 2008
Although reservations may be made via the website, payment must be made to Benjamin Franklin Bank, North St. Medfield MA to confirm the site. Reservations close early in September. (Medfield Press, MA)
Happy Birthday Carson City! Aug 16, 2008
The sesquicentennial marks the official purchase of land for the city by Abe Curry, Frank Proctor, Jacob Musser and Benjamin Franklin Green. Happy Birthday Carson City. (KRNV.com, NV)
Getting out the vote, keeping up with youth Aug 14, 2008
Among other gigs, he provided the voice of Benjamin Franklin on an episode of "South Park," and even contributed to that series as a writer. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Fly, little birdie, please fly Aug 13, 2008
When it comes to early rising, Benjamin Franklin had nothing on young eagles, who wake without benefit of an alarm clock sometime around 5 in the morning - and proceed to warn the world of the impending day. The eagle, it should be noted, is not a song bird. (Boston Globe)
Student Farmers Cultivate Life Lesson Aug 12, 2008
" The city students say the farm gives them plenty of reasons to smile aside from a paycheck. "It's not just all about the money, said Benjamin Franklin 10th grader Nikki Bridges, and I love doing this, so it doesn't matter. . (R News)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 5, 2008 Aug 6, 2008
" Obama is a celebrity.(I hear Paris did "star" in a sex tape, but I missed it.) Good Boy wrote on Aug 5, 2008 4:19 PM:SOLON[-] wrote on Aug 5, 2008 4:03 PM: SOLON is so excited with his new found ability to print in bold. Good boy SOLON, MAMA is so proud of you. Tomorrow we will work on watercolors. Ms M wrote on Aug 5, 2008 4:19 PM:Alf[-] wrote on Aug 5, 2008 3:58 PM:Well, "Ms M" at 2:12PM, "N" probably stands for "Negro" and I do not believe that "Negro" is either derogatory or inaccurate.... (North County Times)
LETTERS: NCT, July 29, 2008 Jul 30, 2008
Alf wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:52 PM:Well said, "follow the leaders" at 10:15PM. If I may add something, Benjamin Franklin said this - "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."Regards, Alf. Apollo wrote on Jul 29, 2008 11:16 PM:Re: Just Wondering (7:37 p.m.) and Oinkocan (9:05 p.m.)Just Wondering makes a great point, highlighting China as an example of what happens when a country like China refuses to accept reasonable... (North County Times)
Wine Wise: Taking issue with George Will Jul 29, 2008
July 11 Opinion page of this newspaper: In the final paragraph of his syndicated column, George Will attributed to Benjamin Franklin the statement, Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. I am a big fan of George Will and enjoy reading his columns. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A Long Tradition of Fringe Parties and Paranoia Jul 23, 2008
So many prominent leaders proudly identified as Masons including Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Presidents George Washington, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk, Chief Justice John Marshall, Speaker of the House Henry Clay and New York Governor DeWitt Clinton that the Anti-Masonic Party successfully mobilized general resentments toward the privileged and the powerful. The party published 35 weekly newspapers in New York alone. (Townhall.com)
Emmys fond of dear 'John' Jul 19, 2008
The pay channel also swept the lead and supporting acting field for movies or miniseries, with Tom Wilkinson pulling double duty as two real-life political figures former secretary of state James Baker in Recount and Benjamin Franklin in John Adams. . (Variety)
New financial world dawns Jul 15, 2008
-Benjamin Franklin, 1783 - quoted from a letter to Joseph Banks. (http://www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'JAZZ & BLUES MUSICIANS OF SOUTH CAROLINA': From Tommy Benford to Chris Potter, musicians recall love affair with jazz and blues Jul 14, 2008
Through detailed interviews with 19 South Carolina musicians, jazz historian and radio host Benjamin Franklin V presents an oral history of the tradition and influence of jazz and the blues in the Palmetto State ... Benjamin Franklin V is distinguished professor emeritus of English at the University of South Carolina. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Letters to the Editor Jul 13, 2008
Too many of us, in all strata of society, have forgotten the admonition Benjamin Franklin gave to his fellow English subjects in 1759: "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.". JOHN J. MCCARTHY. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How to fight our gun-obsessed culture? Burn your copy of 'The Godfather' and push for a $20 tax on each bullet sold Jul 8, 2008
-Benjamin Franklin " Leonard wrote on Jul 7, 2008 7:17 AM:" dyan wrote on Jul 7, 2008 7:03 AM. " Bathtubs and swimming pools killed 4,000 children last year. shall we get rid of them??Chuckle.... We'd be safe but smelly. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Strange times are here (10) Jul 6, 2008
There s an old adage (I think Benjamin Franklin said it first), that I believe describes me to a T: Be slow in choosing a friend, and even slower in changing. I ll be standing in the doorway with a glass of milk in hand for me, not the cat checking things out. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross Actors Wed Jul 5, 2008
Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross celebrated the eve of the Fourth of July not with fireworks but with wedding vows. Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde, who portray the historical figures, tied the knot Thursday evening in a public ceremony in front of Independence Hall, where the real Franklin helped draft the nation's founding documents. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
We hold these truths - Jul 5, 2008
According the National Archives Web site, , Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, which was then edited by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson took their edits and incorporated them into what would become the version finally adopted. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
CLICK HERE to read it Jul 5, 2008
- John Hancock New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton Massachusetts: John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery Connecticut: Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver Wolcott New York: William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, Lewis Morris New Jersey: Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark Pennsylvania: Robert Morris, Benjamin... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Showers will stick around for Saturday Jul 5, 2008
The concert and fireworks show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was the highlight of the city's Sunoco Welcome America festivities on the 4th. Before the five-time Grammy winner Legend took the stage Philly's own Russell Tompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics dazzled the throng with the Sound Of Philadelphia. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross actors wed in Philly Jul 4, 2008
Historic re-enactors Linda Wilde, as Betsy Ross, and Ralph Archbold, as Benjamin Franklin, smile to the crowd after exchanging wedding vows during their real life wedding ceremony in front of Independence Hall, Thursday July 3, 2008, in Philadelphia ... Historic re-enactors Linda Wilde, as Betsy Ross, left, and Ralph Archbold, as Benjamin Franklin, hug as the sit in a horse-drawn carriage taking them to their reception following their real life wedding ceremony in front of Independence Hall,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Independence: When in the course of ... Jul 4, 2008
Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration on behalf of a committee that also included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman. DH Reader Comments. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Match made in HIstory: Ben & Betsy tie the knot Jul 4, 2008
Match made in HIstory: Ben tie the knot By RON TODT, Associated Press Writer 07/04/2008 PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross celebrated the eve of the Fourth of July not with fireworks but with wedding vows. Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde, a Nether Providence resident, who portray the historical figures, tied the knot Thursday evening in a public ceremony in front of Independence Hall, where the real Franklin helped draft the nation's founding documents. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Philly vows fireworks will go on Jul 4, 2008
The fireworks are the culmination of the day-long Sunoco Welcome America festival and are preceded by a concert by R John Legend on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Should there be a delay, City Representative Melanie Johnson vows to give ample notice. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Our nation’s Declaration of Independence Jul 4, 2008
Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross. Delaware. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
How well do you know your United States history? Jul 4, 2008
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. 9. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Rumsfeld's torturous defense Jul 3, 2008
Benjamin Franklin said it best those who would sacrifice Liberty for Security deserve neither. By Taxpayer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Founding father and his first lady Jun 30, 2008
The menu will feature "Benjamin Franklin chicken." A honeymoon will have to wait because the summer in historic Philadelphia is a very busy time for people like Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin. "Henri David designed our gold wedding bands and they have a kite, a key, a lightning bolt, and a Betsy Ross flag on them," Wilde said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Present at the creation Jun 29, 2008
David Waldstreicher teaches history at Temple University and is the author of "Runaway America: Benjamin Franklin, Slavery, and the American Revolution.". Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
COLUMN: Right-wing Republicans' claim to contrary, they're embracing 'Big Brother' Jun 26, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Who is doing the worst job. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
SUPREMES TO RULE ON GUN RIGHTS Jun 26, 2008
"Those who give up their liberty to obtain a little safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin. Posted by: bikeman | June 25, 2008 8:48 PM. (The Drudge Report)
MEMO concerts begin July 10 Jun 23, 2008
MEMO member Ben Franklin Bank s Benjamin Franklin Charitable Foundation will be the host for the evening. On July 17 Horns in the House, including Medfield High School s Music Director Doug Olson, returns to the Gazebo stage. (Medfield Press, MA)
Today in History Jun 23, 2008
Thought for Today: "One today is worth two tomorrows." Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). Yahoo. (Yahoo News)
In search of an alternative to Google Jun 14, 2008
But if you press the "more" button and then "labs" there are two dedicated searches for Shakespeare or Benjamin Franklin, and also the fascinating Clusty Cloud which disaggregates your searches into a "cloud" of subsections offering a shortcut to what you want. It looks very useful. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
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Hate speech or free speech. What much of West bans is protected in U.S. - International Herald Tribune. (International Herald Tribune)
DVD reviews: The Bucket List, Jumper Jun 13, 2008
John Adams Paul Giamatti stars as one of the United States key founding fathers in the acclaimed miniseries that features Laura Linney as his wife, Abigail Adams, Tom Wilkinson as Benjamin Franklin and David Morse as George Washington. The seven-part series comes in a three-disc set, tracing Adams life as he balances politics and the presidency with devotion to his family. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross to Wed During Philly's Fourth of July Jun 10, 2008
A highlight this year will be the real-life wedding of two re-enactors who portray Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross ... Add in back-to-back fireworks shows, free concerts starring John Legend and Boyz II Men, a Latin fiesta that will take over Benjamin Franklin Parkway and budget-friendly hotel packages for a Fourth of July weekend revelers won't soon forget ... -- The Real Life Wedding of Benjamin Franklin & Betsy Ross - Ralph Archbold, the nation's premier Benjamin Franklin re-enactor seen... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New catfish species named for museum mail supervisor Jun 10, 2008
The Academy is located at 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends until 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 3, seniors, college students and military personnel, and free for children under 3. There is an additional $2 fee for "Butterflies!". (EurekAlert!)
Historic Philadelphia: An Affordable Summer Getaway Jun 5, 2008
2nd Street between Arch & Race Streets, (215) 574-0560, -- Christ Church, an Episcopal church once attended by Benjamin Franklin and other Founding Fathers, remains one of America's most beautiful and historic religious structures. Christ Church Burial Ground serves as Franklin's final resting place, along with four other signers of the Declaration of Independence. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy May 30, 2008
Political Insight and Analysis From The Wall Street Journal s Capital Bureau. May 28, 2008, 10:54 am. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
One thing is certain: Death & Taxes rocks May 22, 2008
SPOTLIGHT: Are you a big Benjamin Franklin fan ("Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes."). Or why the band name. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Big Brother database for phones and e-mails May 21, 2008
Benjamin Franklink Given the Stasti like activities of local councils misusing the RIP Act, the disgusting TV license ads etc I think we can see where all this is going ... "Any people that would give up liberty for a little temporary safety deserves neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin. (Times Online)
American Politics: The Early Years of the Country, Part I May 21, 2008
They enjoyed essential support of the Honorable George Washington and, perhaps the wisest of the lot, Benjamin Franklin ... Until then, as Benjamin Franklin put it, the temper of America towards Great Britain was, The best in the world. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Commencements May 18, 2008
Benjamin Franklin Institute of TechnologyNumber of graduates: 189Degrees: Associate of science, engineering and bachelor of science, and one-year certificate of proficiencySpeaker: Vartan Gregorian, president of the Carnegie CorporationHonorary degree: Gregorian. Bentley CollegeNumber of graduates: About 1,550Degrees: Bachelor's and master'sSpeaker: John Mackey, chairman and CEO of Whole Foods MarketHonorary Degrees: Mackey. (Boston Globe)
Faculty, alumni elected to American Philosophical Society May 16, 2008
Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, the Philadelphia-based APS is the nation s oldest learned society. Philip Gossett, the William W. Reneker Distinguished Service Professor in Music and the College, James Heckman, the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, and Michael Silverstein, the Charles F. Grey Distinguished Service Professor in Anthropology, Linguistics and Psychology, are among the newly elected members of the APS.. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
