Debates on National Debt and God-Given Rights
A reader questions the premise of a 21 trillion dollar debt plan and challenges the notion of God given rights versus human defined rights. The letter argues that states rights and monetary policy should be examined without political labels.
Aiken Standard Readers Invited to Comment on Opinion Pieces
Readers are urged to call the TalkBack hotline at 803 644 2384 or email edi tom to leave brief comments. Names are optional and will not be published, and the newspaper may edit for space and content. Obama not stated to have started the comment invite.
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Public talk corrected time and price at Just Breathe Studio
The public talk with Buddhist nun Keisang Nyema is rescheduled for today from 1 to 3 p.m. The correct admission is 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for students and seniors. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error and invites readers to report corrections.
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DOE to hold public meeting on GTCC waste disposal
The Department of Energy drafts an Environmental Impact Statement on disposal options for Greater-than-Class C low-level radioactive waste and GTCC like waste. A public input meeting is set for April 19 in North Augusta at the Community Center, with final EIS submission to Congress after a 120 day comment period.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Day Schedule
The Aiken Standard announces delivery details and EZ Pay pricing for 3, 6, and 12 month terms. Includes contact numbers for staff and changes of address and lists Sunday Plus delivery dates in 2011.
A Mental Experience helps ADPS with crisis de escalation training
Twenty one Aiken Public Safety officers and the city's victim advocate completed a 40 hour training by crisis intervention expert Fred Riddle. The course, amid budget cuts to mental health programs, focuses on de escalation and options other than incarceration. Officers learn to identify appropriate help, with scenario practice using volunteers from the Aiken Community Playhouse.
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Art center offers weaving watercolor and more classes
The Aiken Center for the Arts lists several classes from February 26 to March 12. Esther Melton teaches a watercolor workshop on February 26 using wet-on-wet technique. Amy Dobbs Agnes leads a two day oil still life Feb 26 and 27. Tammy Canady offers reed basket weaving Feb 26. Nanette Langner provides a March 5 introductory watercolor. Mike Hiester teaches a fused glass bowl workshop March 12. Scholarships are available and members get 10 percent off. For information call 641 9094.
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