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Candidates Spend Own Millions to Win Public Offices

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 21:44

Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman, both former Silicon Valley CEOs, are willing to spend millions of their own money to win public offices against well-known political opponents.

Contributor: Don Maker
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

To All My Ac Friends..

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:53

Just a note from me to you.

Contributor: Mildred Windham
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Is the Democratic Party Down for the Count?

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:49

By all accounts the enthusiasm in American politics now rests with the GOP. What are the points the Democrats must address to get their groove back?

Contributor: Henry Haynes
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas: No Recognition of Israel as a Jewish State

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:29

Illustrating the essential barrier to Middle East peace, Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas stated during a recent interview that he will never recognize Israel as a Jewish state, which is to say he will never recognize Israel as it exists.

Contributor: Mark Whittington
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Tolerance. Ground Zero. Rubber Meets Road. VIDEO

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:24

Tolerance. Ground Zero. Rubber Meets Road. VIDEO Extreme Islam is as unreasonable as extreme anything else. That does not preclude tolerance of things that are not violent and do not practice hatred.

Contributor: Stephen C. Rose
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Cubs' Williams Statue to Be Unveiled Tonight, and Other Assorted Cubs News

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:23

Billy Williams' statue is being unveiled this evening among other happenings, mainly the Cubs/Astros game.

Contributor: Gary Davis
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Amy Poehler Hosting Saturday Night Live Season Premiere

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:18

Amy Poehler was announced as the host of the "SNL" season premiere this fall.

Contributor: Ryan Christopher DeVault
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Will Elin Nordegren Find Serenity on Faglaro (Bird Island) in Sweden?

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:15

Best wishes to Elin Nordegren as she starts a new life. Will she go back to her roots and spend more time in Sweden now that she is divorced?

Contributor: Julia Bodeeb
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Property Taxes a Big Issue in Georgia's 2010 Elections

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 20:09

A combination of high foreclosures and rising property taxes put the squeeze on homeowners... and local governments.

Contributor: David W. Thornton
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

The Reluctant Empire

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 19:02

The restrained use of power is what makes America Great. What other nation with the power we would possess would act as we have done? So we would rather surrender than fight for the sake of power.

Contributor: Arthur C Ross Jr
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

One Pastor's Act of Hate and Extremism Could Affect the United States for Years to Come

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:54

A recap of Pastor Terry Jones' plan to burn copies of the Koran, and the effects this act of extremist values could have on Muslim nations and the United States.

Contributor: Patrick Salkeld
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Former Disney Child Star is Back- as a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:52

After a long hiatus that included raising her four kids, 1970's Disney child star Kim Richards is back on TV. But it's not in an acting role- or is it?

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

If You Don't Have Anything Smart to Say, Should You Speak at All?

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:08

This article examines how politicians should respond in stressful situations: silence or silliness?

Contributor: Takata Felix
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

This Married Life

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:07

One womans perspective on being married in a messy, chaotic,self absorbed world.

Contributor: Jessica Rodorigo-Dunican
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Erratic Joaquin Phoenix on Display in Upcoming Biopic 'I'm Still Here'

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 17:39

For some celebrities, trouble and scandal actually help their careers. But unfortunately, Joaquin Phoenix's descent into irrelevance won't be helped much by the upcoming documentary "I'm Still Here."

Contributor: Christopher Berenger
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Is the Absence of Danger Really Safety?

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 17:35

Even if you live in a world where you are supposedly away from all dangers, are you really safe? This is why I think not.

Contributor: Angella Gailey
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Gunman Takes Hostages at Discovery Channel, Manifesto Revealed

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 17:31

Gunman's Manifesto reads in part: "Focus must be given on how people can live WITHOUT giving birth to more filthy human children since those new additions continue pollution and are pollution."

Contributor: John Winder
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Republicans to Take Over House -- Cook Political Report

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 17:27

The Cook Political Report, as quoted by Taegan Goddard's Political Wire, has announced that it is projecting that the Republicans will gain at least 40 seats in the House in the November elections, one more than needed to achieve a takeover.

Contributor: Mark Whittington
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

ABC's 'Bachelor Pad' Finale Segues into 'Dancing with the Stars'

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 17:27

Next week's 'Bachelor Pad' finale will have a DWTS twist- as in a dance contest chock full of 'Dancing With the Stars' regulars like Chelsie Hightower and Louis Van Amstel.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion

Writer's Block is Only an Illusion

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 17:25

Every writer has it, but writer's block is only an illusion. I have give a few examples of why this is only in your head and a few ways to move past it.

Contributor: Angella Gailey
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Categories: Opinion