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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2003
Page
9
A concise note on Occam’s razor from William of Occam, 14th century philosophy, warning against multiplying entities beyond necessity. It highlights the value of simplicity in reasoning, with modern caveat that simplicity must not oversimplify.
Brent and Sharon Rankin named 2002 Citizens of the Year by the North Augusta Chamber. The couple are praised for lifelong youth involvement through coaching, teaching, church work, and community service, described as positive, deliberate, patient, compassionate and the glue holding their team together.
A transcription lists staff roles and names including Scott B. Hunter as Publisher, Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor, Art Zappa as Advertising Director, Ellen Priest as Business Manager, Timothy E. O Briant as Production Director, Phillip Yates as Production, Letitia Jefferson as Customer Service Manager, and Scot Newcom J. David Boyd in circulation. The snippet presents the organizational roster without article content.
Friends and Jewish leaders recall Ilan Ramon as more than a pilot, embodying Israel’s humanity and courage. Furman credits his life with reshaping international view, from Auschwitz to Yom Kippur War to space. Ramon carried a Holocaust Torah, celebrated Sabbath in orbit, and urged Jews to plant trees in Israel. Aiding aliyah, the JNF notes Ramon’s legacy and calls to plant a tree to honor him.
A reader argues for an immediate pause in manned spaceflight until NASA proves its value. They cite Apollo and Challenger tragedies, rising space station costs, and the nation’s poverty and health insurance gaps. They urge robots over humans and wider accountability.
A bicyclist writer from Aiken defends cycling on public roads against hostile drivers. He cites incidents of assault by passing motorists, promotes safety measures and bike lanes, and urges donations to speed shoulder and lane construction while inviting skeptics to ride or support PCC efforts.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with signature, address, and phone numbers for verification. Editing and condensation may occur. Writers should submit no more than one letter every 30 days to ensure diverse viewpoints. Send to Letters to the Editor at PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email or fax.
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