Suddenly, Europe looks pretty smart to Americans Oct 19, 2008
"There's no doubt that it was a British plan that was copied by the U.S.," said Leon Brittan, who served as home secretary under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and was a top official at the European Commission. "It shows that the American conception of Europe as an economic basket case is outmoded and wrong.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Football: Five-star Chelsea pull clear in the Premier League Oct 19, 2008
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Basso back to race after doping ban Oct 18, 2008
Basso's last race was on March 30, 2007 at the Tour of Castilleand Leon in Spain. After that, suspicions of his involvement in the Operation Puerto drugs affair in Spain led to him being sanctioned for nearly two years. (Xinhuanet, China)
Teams finalised for World Cup Oct 17, 2008
Australia (Richard Green, Brendan Jones) Canada (Wes Heffernan, Graham DeLaet) Chile (Felipe Aquilar, Mark Tullo) China (Liang Wen-chong, Zhang Lian-wei) Denmark (Soren Hansen, Anders Hansen) England (Ian Poulter, Ross Fisher) Finland (Roope Kakko, Mikko Korhonen) France (Gregory Havret, Gregory Bourdy) Germany (Martin Kaymer, Alex Cejka) Guatemala (Pablo Acuna, Alejandro Villavicencio) India (Jeev Milkha Singh, Jyoti Randhawa) Ireland (Graeme McDowell, Paul McGinley) Italy (Francesco Molinari,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Next president confronts staggering to-do list Oct 15, 2008
"Walking into the Oval Office is tough enough when you're facing kind of the ordinary challenges that face any president," says Leon Panetta, a former California congressman and White House chief of staff for President Clinton. "But whoever is elected president this time is going to face a set of crises that no president has had to face in modern times.". (USA Today -- News)
Oasis dig to number one Oct 13, 2008
The Kings of Leon are at number two in the singles chart with Sex on Fire, and in the album chart with Only By The Night. Will Young's album Let It Goes falls one place to number three, while Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad - first released in June 2007 - rises one place to number four. (BBC News -- UK)
100-Plus Former Ambassadors Endorse McCain Oct 6, 2008
The former ambassadors endorsing McCain are Weston Adams, Malawi; Thomas H. Anderson, Barbados; Leonore Annenberg, chief of protocol; Cresencio Arcos Jr., Honduras; George Argyros, Spain; Catherine Todd Bailey, Latvia; Howard H. Baker Jr., Japan; Douglas H. Barclay, El Salvador; Stuart A. Bernstein, Denmark; Everett E. Bierman, New Guinea; Julia Chang Bloch, Nepal; Stephen F. Brauer, Belgium; Keith Lapham Brown, Lesotho and Denmark; Richard R. Burt, Germany; George H.W. Bush, United Nations and... (Newsmax)
Top 50 spots Oct 3, 2008
254 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur ... 201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur ... A small space is bathed in warm wood tones (very chocolate-y), there s a small bar and even tables to sit outside on Decatur s main drag, West Ponce de Leon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. October 2, 2008 9:36 PM. (The Palm Beach Post)
Older workers the new challenge Oct 3, 2008
BACK when the boomers were young and slim, the catch-cry was don't trust anyone over 30. But the transformation of the baby boom into what has been called a "baby bust", and advances in medical science, have changed that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mad cow disease kills mother, son months apart Sep 25, 2008
Three of these cases in Spain were in the same northern province, Leon, which is another unusual aspect that will be studied, Badiola said ... The family's home was in a village near the provincial capital of Leon, 333 kilometers (206 miles) northwest of Madrid. (CNN -- Health)
ESO: The Hibernating Stellar Magnet Sep 25, 2008
The team is composed of A. J. Castro-Tirado, A. de Ugarte Postigo, J. Gorosabel, M. Jelinek, M. A. Guerrero, F. J. Aceituno, R. Cunniffe, P. Kubanek, S. Vitek (IAA-CSIC, Granada, Spain), T. A. Fatkhullin, V. V. Sokolov, E. Sonbas, S. A. Trushkin, N. N. Bursov, and N. A. Nizhelskij (SAO, Russian Academy of Science), P. Ferrero, D. A. Kann, S. Klose, and S. Schulze (Thuringer Landessternwarte Tautenburg, Germany), D. Sluse (Laboratoire d'Astrophysique, Ecole Polytechnique F;d;rale de Lausanne... (USA Today -- Tech)
Fun Things To Do in Florida: St. Au... Sep 23, 2008
Fountain of Youth Drink from the eternal waters and see where Juan Ponce de Leon landed in the New World in 1513. This documented national archaeological park preserves the dated stone cross Ponce de Leon laid to mark his claim for Spain, as well as the excavation site of the 1565 St. Augustine colony ... Other fun activities include strolling the streets of Old St. Augustine and the Colonial Spanish Quarter, touring the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), ghost tours, climbing the St.... (Suite101.com)
Spain leads U.S. 2-0 in Davis Cup semifinal Sep 20, 2008
Kansas State running back Leon Patton was accused of shaking a 2-month-old boy and charged with child abuse. He was dismissed from the team. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Community Notes Sep 16, 2008
Sept. 14 1-3 p.m. Buzz Andrews Andrews has performed with music legends such as Joe Stampley and the Uniques and Leon Rausch of the Texas Playboys; country, blues and classic rock. Friday, Sept. 12. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Infotainment Sep 15, 2008
1978 Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks to win his 3rd World Heavyweight Boxing title. 1982 The first issue of USA Today was published. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization Spanish Faction Preview Sep 13, 2008
Spanish Monarchy The Spanish monarchy of the 15th century rose from almost six hundred years of intermarrying between four families--the Houses of Castile, Leon, Aragon, and Navarre. The kings of Spain, however, were of little consequence among the crowned heads of Europe until the 13th century. (IGN PC Games)
'Cookie' O'Brien cared about St. Augustine, Spanish history Sep 12, 2008
During the early 1940s, Cookie and her husband, Raymond, were instrumental in converting the Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College, to a U.S. Coast Guard training site. The hotel contents were moved across the street to the Hotel Alcazar, and when World War II was over, the two helped move everything back to the Ponce de Leon Hotel. (The St. Augustine Record)
Spain Park celebrates award Sep 11, 2008
Other Alabama schools that won Blue Ribbon awards this year are Wrights Mill Road Elementary School in Auburn; Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School in Decatur; George Hall Elementary School in Mobile; and Demopolis High School. This year's winners will be recognized in a ceremony Oct. 20-21 in Washington, D.C.. (AL.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 6, 2008 Sep 7, 2008
Let me see your papers wrote on Sep 6, 2008 6:33 AM:Interesting letter from Leon Smith ... Illegal is illegal is illegal wrote on Sep 6, 2008 7:13 AM:Implementing Leon Smiths desire for a massive deportation of all persons in the U.S. illegally would entail some Federal authority asking every person within the borders of the United States to prove their citizenship, immigration and/or legal residency status ... What are Leon Smith and the xenophobe crowd to do. (North County Times)
Obituaries for Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 Aug 31, 2008
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Savior s Lutheran Church, 359 N. Leonard St., West Salem ... and also in Leon, Cashton, St. Joseph Ridge, Cataract and Sparta schools. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Complete Editorial Index Aug 29, 2008
Established 1923 For a Greater Loyola. Updates and centennial class give positive outlook. (The Maroon, LA)
* Sport Briefs Aug 28, 2008
Injured All Blacks fullback Leon MacDonald is unlikely to play in the next two Tests as he recovers from concussion, coach Graham Henry said yesterday. Henry said team management was unwilling to place the 56-Test veteran at risk after MacDonald was concussed during the All Blacks 28-30 loss to the Springboks in Dunedin on July 12. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Denmark picks squad for World Cup qualifiers Aug 26, 2008
Leon Andreasen was the only omission from the Danish team that lost 3-0 to Spain in last week's friendly. The midfielder was replaced by Utrecht's Michael Silberbauer. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
American athletes enjoy stellar Olympics Aug 25, 2008
Bantamweight Badar-Uugan Enkhbat won Mongolia's first gold medal in boxing, beating Cuba's Yankiel Leon 16-5. It was only Mongolia's second gold in any sport, with the first coming last week in judo. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sunday highlights at the Beijing Games Aug 24, 2008
Ten days after wrestler Tuvshinbayar Naidan won Mongolia's first gold medal, bantamweight Badar-Uugan Enkhbat got another by beating Cuba's Yankiel Leon 16-5. The U.S. water polo team was beaten in the gold medal game 14-10 by Hungary, which won its third straight Olympic championship. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Looking back...Aug. 20 Aug 21, 2008
Leon Horton accepted a Distinguished Service Award from Mayor Irv Beuthling and the Chetek City Council for his service to church and community and especially to the Lake View Cemetery grounds maintenance since 1953. Through a grant from West CAP and the generosity of Ed's Refrigeration, the Chetek Food Shelf now has a new freezer. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Games continue without biggest stars Aug 20, 2008
Cuba secured its fourth medal with bantamweight Yankiel Leon s victory over Worapoj Petchkoom of Thailand, but Azerbaijan s Shahin Imranov upset young Cuban featherweight Idel Torriente, just the second of Cuba s 10 fighters to lose in Beijing. Weightlifting. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Federal Inmates Indicted for the Murder of Federal Correctional Officer Aug 15, 2008
Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Jose Cabrera Sablan, 43, and James Ninete Leon Guerrero, 40, with first degree murder, first degree murder of a federal Correctional Officer and murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced today. The indictment alleges that on June 20, 2008, federal inmates Jose Cabrera Sablan, of Guam, and James Ninete Leon Guerrero, from Spain and now a resident... (PR Newswire)
LETTERS: NCT, August 13, 2008 Aug 14, 2008
-- Leon Uris,'The Haj. It is important to understand that in some countries, with well under100% Muslim populations, such as France, the minority Muslim populationslive in ghettos, within which they are 100% Muslim, and within whichthey live by Sharia Law. (North County Times)
Prize Money for Sobey Art Award Increased to $70,000 Aug 13, 2008
Koh's work will be featured in 2008 at Peres Projects in Los Angeles CA; The Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt Germany; and the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Castilla y Lesn, Leon, Spain. RAPHAELLE DE GROOT - QUEBEC Raphaelle de Groot lives and works in Montreal Quebec. (Canada Newswire)
2008 Pac-10 Men's Soccer Preview: Stanford Aug 12, 2008
Pac-10 Conference - Conference of Champions Official Athletic Site. Stanford's John Moore. (Pac-10.org)
The world's costliest baby snaps: 7m for the Brangelina twins Aug 5, 2008
Over 17 glossy pages, Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt make their celebrity magazine debut in a deal said to have cost the magazine 3. 5m for the international rights. (guardian.co.uk)
Magic's Arroyo signs for Maccabi Tel-Aviv Aug 4, 2008
Arroyo's agent, Leon Rose, confirmed the signing to ESPN.com on Sunday night after Maccabi Tel-Aviv coach Effy Birenboim appeared on the country's national sports network (Sport5) to tout what is believed to be the richest transaction in Maccabi's history. Sources in Israel said Arroyo will receive an estimated $2. (ESPN -- Golf News)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 3, 2008 Aug 4, 2008
Paul wrote on Aug 3, 2008 9:20 AM:leon. the reason imus got busted was he said it on air and on the record-jackson didn't. (North County Times)
Nicaragua poet's sword mightier than pen Jul 29, 2008
It was taken from a glass case at the museum in Dario's old home in the colonial city of Leon. It appears to be the only artifact missing. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Vitro Reports Record Quarterly Sales; Up 14.5% in 2Q'08 Jul 25, 2008
SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCIA, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: VITROA; NYSE: VTO) one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, today announced 2Q'08 unaudited results. Year over year consolidated sales rose 14. (PR Newswire)
Sanchez wins seventh stage of Tour Jul 13, 2008
AURILLAC, France Luis-Leon Sanchez of Spain won the seventh stage of the Tour de France Friday, moving ahead with 2 miles to go and holding on for the victory ... The 24-year-old Sanchez dedicated the victory to his elder brother, Leon, who died in a quad bike accident three years ago ... Whenever we do something outstanding, we dedicate it to my brother, Luis-Leon Sanchez said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sanchez breaks away to win stage Jul 13, 2008
WINNER: Spanish rider Luis-Leon Sanchez of Caisse d'Epargne took the stage, six seconds ahead of former yellow jersey Stefan Schumacher of Germany and Filippo Pozzatto of Italy ... Advertisements Naomi Koppel, The Associated Press AURILLAC, FRANCE - Luis-Leon Sanchez of Spain won the seventh stage of the Tour de France Friday, moving ahead with 2 1/2 miles to go and holding on for the victory ... The 24-year-old Sanchez dedicated the victory to his elder brother, Leon, who died in a quad bike... (News & Observer -- Sports)
In a daring descent, Sánchez wins a stage Jul 13, 2008
Luis Leon Sanchez of Spain celebrating winning the seventh stage of the Tour de France on Friday. (Jean-Paul Pelissier/Reuters). (International Herald Tribune)
Envoys seek Colombia rebel talks Jul 2, 2008
Guillermo Leon Saenz, alias Alfonso Cano, took over as the leader of Farc (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) after co-founder Manuel Marulanda died in March. Previous missions. (BBC News -- Americas)
Hispanic heritage specialty license plate proposed Jul 2, 2008
Four of the designs are emblazoned with the words "Latin Pride." In one the words are paired with a sun; in another, with a Spanish galleon; and in another, with a pair of hands clasped in a handshake ... One design drops the "Latin Pride" theme and instead features a galleon with a banner beneath it and the words: "Hispanics Discovered Florida." ... 500 years ago, in 1508, Juan Ponce de Leon arrived on the island of Puerto Rico with a mission from Spain to conquer new land. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
LETTERS: NCT, June 26, 2008 Jun 27, 2008
The California Assembly Web site shows that Latino Assembly members who voted to approve AB 2083, the financial aid bill for college-bound illegal immigrants, were Arambula, Caballero, Calderon, Coto, De La Torre, De Leon, Fuentes, Hernandez, Mendoza, Nava, Nunez, Parra, Salas, Saldana, Solorio and Torrico ... " (James Oliphant and Michael J. Higgins, "Court To Hear Gun Case," Chicago Tribune, 11/20/07)During An Interview, Obama Acknowledged His Support For The D.C. Gun Ban. Questioner Leon... (North County Times)
Woodson trumps Celtics' win Jun 13, 2008
Leon Powe what can you say. A mentally and physically tough player who is benefitting from two major things any young player must have: a good work ethic and solid veteran mentorship. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Simpson Selected to Golfweek All-America Second Team Jun 12, 2008
Trent Leon, Oklahoma St., Jr., Dallas, Tex. Matt Hill, NC State, Fr. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Parents of ill vegan girl may face police Jun 11, 2008
Leon Wolfeson, Oxford, UK. There seems to be a lack of intelligence going on in this debate. (Times Online)
Spain PM says Trichet's rate comments should be more prudent Jun 7, 2008
"I would recommend a bit more prudence to Mr. Trichet," Zapatero was quoted as saying in the city of Leon, referring to Trichet's remarks earlier this week suggesting a possible rise in interest rates. "We all respect the independence of the European Central Bank but we all expect the European Central Bank to behave responsibly," Zapatero said, according to Europe Press. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The reign in Spain... Jun 2, 2008
Vishy Anand needed a tie break to get past the Spanish GM Francisco Vallejo at the Leon Rapidplay challenge in Spain ... F Vallejo V Anand XXI Magistral Rapid SF (3) Leon Caro Kann Advance Short Variation. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Horse racing, tennis, prep track, college baseball Jun 1, 2008
Stacy Prammanasudh 71-69-74214Hee Young Park 71-65-78214Kim Hall 75-69-71215Russy Gulyanamitta 71-72-72215Catriona Matthew 73-68-74215Mhairi McKay 70-71-74215Pat Hurst 70-71-74215Cristie Kerr 67-73-75215Brandie Burton 73-71-72216Helen Alfredsson 73-71-72216Candy Hannemann 73-70-73216Brittany Lang 72-70-74216Lindsey Wright 72-69-75216H.J. Choi 67-74-75216Jimin Kang 69-75-73217Kristy McPherson 68-76-73217Liz Janangelo 73-70-75218Johanna Head 70-73-75218Taylor Leon... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Escaped prisoner back in custody May 30, 2008
Leon Chakravarti, 21, had been arrested after presenting himself at Downpatrick courthouse on Thursday. He went unlawfully at large at about 1600 BST on Thursday and was last seen at Grove Gardens in Killyleagh. (BBC News -- UK)
Spain's Salamanca sings May 27, 2008
In the university's Hall of Fray Luis de Leon, the tables and benches are made of narrow wooden beams, whittled down by centuries of studious doodling ... It was here that freethinking Fray Luis de Leon angered Inquisition forces by bringing the scriptures to the people in their own language. (CNN -- Travel)
Spain's Veloso rides to Tour of Catalunya win May 26, 2008
Knowing he had won the overall race, Cesar Veloso allowed compatriot Jose Leon Carrasco of Andalucia-Cajasur to finish the stage ahead of him in 2 hours, 20 minutes, 38 seconds. Cesar Veloso, the Karpin Galicia team leader, beat Colombia's Rigoberto Uran of Caisse d'Epargne by 16 seconds in the overall standings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
The Presidency of William McKinley May 17, 2008
Only half a year later, however, McKinley was shot and killed while attending the Pan-American exhibition in Buffalo New York (as was predicted by the ""), on September 5, 1901 by a professed anarchist named Leon Czolgosz. After less than five years in office, McKinley, still popular, had died, leaving the Presidency to the youngest man to ever hold the position - Vice President Theodore Roosevelt. (Suite101.com)
Madonna: Queen of reinvention May 9, 2008
She had her first child, Lourdes, with fitness trainer Carlos Leon in 1996. Four years later, she married British film director Guy Ritchie - famous for Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch - and their son, Rocco, was born in August 2000. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
30 comments Apr 23, 2008
quot; Leon Uris, 'The Haj. It is good to remember that in many, many countries, such as France, the Muslim populations are centered around ghettos based on their ethnicity. (Human Events Online)
Golf, prep baseball, softball, auto racing Apr 14, 2008
35 million 68-68-69-75280Tiger Woods, $810,000 72-71-68-72283Stewart Cink, $435,000 72-69-71-72284Brandt Snedeker, $435,000 69-68-70-77284Phil Mickelson, $273,750 71-68-75-72286Padraig Harrington, $273,750 74-71-69-72286Steve Flesch, $273,750 72-67-69-78286Miguel Angel Jimenez, $217,500 77-70-72-68287Robert Karlsson, $217,500 70-73-71-73287Andres Romero, $217,500 72-72-70-73287Nick Watney, $172,500 75-70-72-71288Lee Westwood, $172,500 69-73-73-73288Paul Casey, $172,500... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Click for Full Story Apr 14, 2008
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MONDAY THAT INCLUDES BELL, BOSQUE, CORYELL, FALLS, FREESTONE, HAMILTON, HILL, LAMPASAS, LEON, LIMESTONE, MCLENNAN, MILAM, MILLS, NAVARRO, ROBERTSON, AND SAN SABA COUNTIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO DROP INTO THE 30S BY SUNRISE MONDAY, CAUSING A WIDESPREAD, KILLING FROST. SENSITIVE PLANTS AND VEGETATION SHOULD BE BROUGHT INSIDE OR COVERED WITH A LIGHT BLANKET TO PREVENT DAMAGE.. Show and Tell. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mexican farmer honored for saving agriculture Apr 14, 2008
On a recent morning, Jesus Leon maneuvered his pickup along a rugged dirt road toward a small pine forest in one of the most barren regions of southern Mexico ... But for 25 years, Leon and his environmental nonprofit have worked to make such oases possible, promoting soil conservation, sustainable agriculture and irrigation to improve the livelihoods of the Mixtec Highlands' 350,000 inhabitants ... On Monday, Leon will be honored as one of this year's seven winners of San Francisco's Goldman... (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Sports Briefs Apr 11, 2008
Luis Leon Sanchez of Spain was runner-up, while world champion Paolo Bettini of Italy placed third. This story has been viewed 179 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Clinton: The Boys Made Me Tough Apr 9, 2008
April 7, 2008, 1:19 pm. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared on Monday morning and said it was all those years fighting off the boys that gives her the strength to resist calls to drop out of the presidential race. (New York Times)
Spain urges calm amid new mad cow disease deaths Apr 8, 2008
Earlier Monday, the Health Ministry confirmed two people aged 41 and 50 from Castilla and Leon region died of the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, but it did not reveal their identities. Public health officials from Castilla and Leon region said the pair were infected by meat eaten before 2001 and died on December 2007 and on Feb. 7 this year, adding that nowadays safe bovine meat consumption is "totally guaranteed.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Mad cow disease kills two in Spain Apr 8, 2008
MADRID, Spain (CNN) -- Mad cow disease has killed two people since December in the Castilla Leon region north of Madrid, a regional health authority spokeswoman told CNN Monday. The first death occurred December 28 and the next was February 7, in hospitals at undisclosed locations in the sprawling Castilla Leon region, which encompasses numerous provinces north of Madrid, said the spokeswoman, who asked not to be identified ... It said two Spaniards, aged 41 and 50, had died in the Castilla Leon... (CNN -- World)
Is Glastonbury mania over? Apr 8, 2008
Others cite the line-up, which this year features Leonard Cohen, the Verve and the Kings of Leon. It is the presence of Jay-Z on the bill that has apparently ruffled a few feathers, with some seeing it as an attempt to woo a younger, more urban audience. (Guardian Unlimited)
Critics hate it, so why is the Peter Pan musical a West End triumph? Apr 5, 2008
The show's producer, Tomas Leon Padilla, said playing in the West End is part of a strategy that has helped the show secure a series of further dates in stadiums in Seville, Valencia, Zaragoza and Pamplona ... "London has the greatest reputation in the world for theatre, especially musical theatre, and we wanted to be part of that great history," said Leon Padilla ... "Leon Padilla has hit back at the British critics, accusing them of banding together to protect UK vested interests: "It is our... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Jeff O'Bryant: Wanted: A real leader, part 4 Apr 4, 2008
In Edmund Morris' brilliant biography, Theodore Rex, when Roosevelt learned that Leon Czolgosz shot William McKinley he angrily declared that "if it had been I who had been shot, he wouldn't have got away so easily... I'd have guzzled him first." Though T.R. had once said that McKinley had "no more backbone than a chocolate clair," his anger was directed at Czolgosz's action as an attack of representative government and civilized order, not at McKinley's inaction. Nevertheless Roosevelt's... (Catoosa County News, GA)
