No Child Left Behind labels miss the big picture at Clearwater
Aiken readers argue that Clearwater Elementary should not be judged solely by a failing math subgroup under No Child Left Behind. Despite a poor rating this year, the district shows most schools perform well and few students transfer, indicating broad parental confidence in local schools.
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Medieval feast in Aiken bring ancient days to life
Editor notes plans for two medieval banquets in Aiken hosted by Friendship Partners with ties to Haly and Australia. Oct 12 and Oct 14 feature authentic medieval recipes prepared by Italian cooks. Attendees urged to wear period costumes and expect live entertainment and wines.
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Australia
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Production and Circulation Leaders Named at Aiken Standard
Phillip Yates is cited as Production Director and Scot Newcom as Circulation Director at the Aiken Standard. J David Boyd is listed as Systems Manager. The note includes email-like handles and suggests internal staff roles.
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Democrats cave in to terrorists over Iraq retreat stance
In a letter to Bush, Senate Minority Leader Reid, Pelosi and ten others urge withdrawing troops this year and shifting to a limited mission. The column argues this signals weakness, aids terrorism, and ignores the parallel U S complicity with Israel's Gaza and Lebanon actions, framing Islamic terrorists as waging a World War III.
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Gibson art and artist separate in heated debate
The Dallas Morning News argues for separating an artist from his work after Mel Gibson’s Passion controversy. It contends personal life should not reframe the film as anti Semitic, noting many Christians viewed it as condemning humanity, not Jews.
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Media's jihad in liberal press framing of terror war
A critical essay argues that mainstream journalism shows liberal bias against the Bush administration and Israel, framing coverage to minimize the global jihad threat. It contends left-leaning papers distort facts, marginalize dissent, and may indirectly aid jihadist aims by inflaming antiwar sentiment.
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