Fairy tale wedding begins a real life adventure
The author reflects on Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding as the start of a lifelong journey. Archibishop Robert Runcie’s 1981 praise contrasts with Diana’s tragedy, urging the couple to build a strong marriage and a loving world.
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Prince William
Kate Middleton
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Robert Runcie
Canterbury
William
Charles
Diana
Westminster Abbey
Kate
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Publisher and Editor Credits for Aiken Standard Staff
A publisher and editor lineup is listed for the Aiken Standard with Scott B. Hunter as Publisher, Timothy E. O Briant as Executive Editor, Phillip Yates as Production Director, Dee Taylor as Advertising Director, and Laura Tiedman as Delivery Manager. The document repeats email-style contacts.
Fukushima lessons on risk and context in media coverage
Jack DeVine argues that Fukushima coverage has lacked perspective and context. He notes varying doom forecasts after the quake and emphasizes that radiation levels, while real, must be understood within the broader sea of background exposure. The piece defends nuclear power's basic societal value despite disaster impacts.
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Chernobyl
Fukushima
Japan
Haiti
Indonesia
Jack DeVine
Aiken
Aiken Resident Urges End to Water Fluoridation
Kathy Pate of Aiken argues against adding sodium fluoride to the city water. She cites studies linking fluoridation to thyroid disease, bone issues, and dental fluorosis, urging the City Council to stop the practice and adopt precautionary measures.
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Aiken
Kathy Pate Aiken
Cut the Pentagon Budget First
Francis Gorman urges Congress to cut the Pentagon budget to reduce the federal deficit arguing cuts should come before Social Security and Medicare. He cites public support and cross‑partisan experts while naming Senators Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint as targets for action.
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Pentagon
U.S
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Jim DeMint
Senate
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Dee Taylor
Terri Cheekcheek
Michael W. Gibbons
Gibbons
Letitia Jefferson
Epa. Com
Laura Tiedman
Tiedman
Fluoride
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