Various officials comment on security, disasters and tech toil
Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed cites a security lapse after a second assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf. A Greek Orthodox camp in San Bernardino County endures a deadly mudslide and a California fire marshal warns of danger. Bam earthquake leader Mohammad Ali Karimi notes many deaths and buried survivors in Iran. Ed Coppola jokes about mad cow disease impacting holiday seafood dinners. Fort Campbell soldier Mathew Galchick describes using military cyber tents to email family from Iraq. Samsung Korea’s Lee Kwang-hak cites NK engineers’ productivity hurdles.
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Local Aiken Standard Staff List Reflects Editorial Roles
A roster lists key personnel at the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace and Managing Editor Timothy E O Briant. Additional staff include Arthur T Zappa Ellen C Priest Production DJ Phillip Vetes Scot Newcom J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson.
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Ellen C. Priest Epriest
Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
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Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Saddam Hussein trial in U.S. courts improbable fantasy
A satirical, hyperbolic scenarios piece argues Americans prefer an International Court for Saddam Hussein, while a U.S. military or civilian trial would trigger a cascade of unlikely legal antics. It imagines Ninth Circuit opposition, celebrity lawyers, media stunts, and farcical outcomes ending in acquittal and more blame on others.
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Mark Geragos
Johnnie Cochran
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Larry King
Iraq
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Scott Peterson
Baghdad
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al Franken
Florida
O.J
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Michael Jackson
Neverland
Avoid panic on mad cow disease facts from Dallas Morning News
An op ed urges open reporting on bovine spongiform encephalopathy in Washington state and U S tests. It cites UPI data, notes 20 000 cattle tested in 2002 2003, and warns transparency is crucial for Texas beef and dairy industries and public trust.
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Eric Schlosser
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Letters to the Editor policy at the Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor with editing and condensing. Writers should submit no more than one letter every 30 days to show diverse viewpoints. Letters are addressed to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard PO Box and via email or fax with provided contact details.
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Farewell No. 10 Downing Street Aiken Dining Icon
Jeff W bids farewell to Ginny and Jan as No. 10 Downing Street closes after New Year’s Eve in Aiken. He recalls the historic Laurens Street building, Ginny’s salmon in a papyrus shell, signature apple brown betty, and Jan’s welcoming front desk presence. The piece celebrates longtime ties to local figures, education, and community memories.
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Bob Alexander
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Inez Tenenbaum
Minnie B. Kennedy Middle School
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Schofield Middle School
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Alistair Cooke
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Bill O'Reilly
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