Editorial Lets Nuclear Waste Dilemma Resolved
A Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future released a draft urging one or more geologic disposal sites and consolidated interim storage, plus international leadership. Yet it refrains from naming sites. costly past efforts like Yucca Mountain face continued political hurdles and no current disposal capability exists. The final report is due January 29 and critics urge real solutions beyond restating problems.
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Hanford
Washington
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Nevada
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Aiken 110 All Star Baseball Team Thanks Donors
The Aiken 110 All Star Baseball coaches players and parents express gratitude to area businesses and community members for donations. Named supporters include James Whittle Regena Brackett Dr Kevin Eubanks De Parker Janice Overcash Larry at Lowe's Beef O Brady's Bruster's Domino's Kroger Outback Steakhouse and Food Lion. The team traveled to the Cal Ripken State Tournament in Gaffney and felt the community’s care representing Aiken.
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Regena Brackett
Kevin Eubanks
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Janice Overcash
Larry
Lowe's
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Domino’s
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Outback Steakhouse
Food Lion
Gaffney
Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Details
Publisher Scott B. Hunter Executive Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson Delivery Manager Laura Tiedman This item lists the Aiken Standard newspaper staff and contact roles with emails for internal coordination.
Critics question NYT labeling Breivik as Christian extremist
The column argues the New York Times mislabels Anders Behring Breivik as Christian extremist, noting he had no church ties and criticized Protestantism. It cites NewsBusters claims and contrasts with coverage of 2005 London bombers as homegrown terrorists. The piece blames liberal media bias and political aims to undermine Christianity.
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Brevik
Knights of Templar
News- Busters
London
Britain
Oklahoma City
Timothy McVeigh
George W. Bush
Iraq
Anders Brevik
Jesus
Iran
Pakistan
Cain
Bill O'Reilly
FOX
Fox News Provokes Debate Against Leonard Pitts Viewpoints
Readers respond to Leonard Pitts's column defending Fox News arguing mainstream media leans liberal. They claim Fox News acknowledges conservatives and cites higher ratings as evidence, noting balanced debate on many programs.
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Leonard Pitts
Fox News
Mr. Pitts
Fox
Media bias critique from a reader letter
Charlie Staffa argues about conservative representation on MSNBC and CNN versus Fox News and questions liberal media responses to Iraq WMD claims and the News of the World hacking scandal. He cites Rupert Murdoch's swift paper shutdown and contrasts media accountability.
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New York Times
Jayson Blair
Fox News
England
Rupert Murdoch
Charlie Staffa Aiken
Saluda district praised for AYP success and higher graduation rate
A reader defends Saluda School District led by Dr. David Mathis noting AYP achievement and a three year graduation rate of 78 percent while criticizing Aiken County for failing AYP and a 70 percent graduation rate. The letter contrasts district performance with district accountability and comments on past superintendent choices.
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David Mathis
Saluda
Aiken County
Dr. Mathis
Budget blame game and tea party rhetoric revisited
The piece critiques Democrats and President Obama for shifting blame to the tea party amid budget clashes and health care battles. It accuses lawmakers of signaling less bipartisanship and cites broken promises and controversial handling of talks, debt limits, and policy debates.
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White House
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Capitol
Congress
Nancy Pelosi
Washington
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