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Save our Libraries

Posted by Karen & Gerard Posted on: 06/25/09

Save our Libraries

With this recession, libraries have seen an increase in the number of patrons. There is so much more to libraries than just books! We have seven in our area that I can think of just off the top of my head, two within walking distance of our house and one within walking distance of my office where I work.

Ohio has one of the best library systems in the country and now our Governor is planning to cut their state funding by 50%! This is very distressing, especially since our library tax proposals always get passed. Log on to http://www.saveohiolibraries.com to stop him. Call the governor of Ohio at 614-466-3555 or 614-644-4357.

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Kudos To The NFL

Posted by Karen & Gerard Posted on: 06/19/09

Kudos To The NFL

I was pleased to see in this morning's paper that Stallworth, a football player on the Browns team, has been suspended indefenitiely without pay. He killed someone with his car while driving drunk. People by now should know better and not mix drinking with driving. It's good to see the NFL didn't just overlook this incident.

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How Up On Driving Rules Are You?

Posted by Karen & Gerard Posted on: 05/24/09

How Up On Driving Rules Are You?

I learned I wasn't up on driving rules as much as I thought after getting only one right out of six on the short driving quiz in the Cleveland PLAIN DEALER on Thursday. I was floored by this so went over to http://www.gmacinsurance.com/SafeDriving/ to take the complete quiz. Apparently, they picked out the hardest questions because now I got them right and scored 100%. I felt better. Take the quiz to review some driving rules and see how you do (not state specific).

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Yahoo! News: Politics News

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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Archives' many missing items (AP)

04 Jul 14:43

AP - National Archives visitors know they'll find the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the main building's magnificent rotunda in Washington. But they won't find the patent file for the Wright Brothers' Flying Machine or the maps for the first atomic bomb missions anywhere in the Archives inventory.

Colin Powell: Celebrate Michael Jackson's art (AP)

04 Jul 14:38

AP - Colin Powell says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated.

Obama's trip: 3 more countries, 1 broad mission (AP)

04 Jul 14:05

AP - Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father's birthplace.

Obama calls for reform in Independence Day address (AFP)

04 Jul 13:40

AFP - US President Barack Obama urged Americans, who celebrate Independence Day Saturday, to implement broad economic and social reforms, expressing confidence the country will be able to overcome the challenges it is facing.

60 votes not so super for Obama, Senate Democrats (AP)

04 Jul 13:09

AP - Congress returns for its midsummer session Monday with a Senate supermajority not super enough for President Barack Obama's top priorities to pass without Republican support.

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Gov. Sarah Palin Steps Down

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Yesterday, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced she'd be resigning on July 26th. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.

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Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR News Analyst Juan Williams about the announcement of Sarah Palin's resignation, Michael Jackson and Afghanistan.

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Host Scott Simon speaks to Andrew Rasiej, founder of the Personal Democracy Forum, about redefining citizenship in the digital age. Rasiej also talks about what social media and technology experts have learned in the aftermath of Iran's disputed elections.

As Military Ban Persists, So Does Strain On Gays

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President Obama this week pledged to push for change to the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. While it remains in place, gay servicemen and women continue to keep their lives and their partners hidden from the military or risk dismissal.

Alaska Gov. Palin To Resign

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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was Republican Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign, says she will resign from office July 26.

Dennis Kucinich's Autobiography

The Courage to Survive by Dennis J. Kucinich (5 stars)

Enlightening & Interesting

Even though I am not very interested in politics or political figures, I thoroughly enjoyed this autobiography by Dennis Kucinich, former Mayor of Cleveland. It is a fast read because it's so well written and fascinating. He shares how his family lived in poverty and struggled along. He had health problems but still had a desire to help other people. Parts were sad while other parts were cute and humorous. It gave me insight into how the poor live and a new respect for Dennis Kucinich.

--Karen Arlettaz Zemek, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"

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