Editorial Chasing Bonds Faces Public Backlash
Readers weigh in on Barry Bonds pursuit of Hank Aaron's home run record. Critics cite steroids and racism as sources of backlash while noting Bonds's reputed demeanor and media scrutiny. The letter urges reflection on public perception versus achievement in baseball history.
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Barry Bonds
Hank Aaron
Jason Giambi
Mark ‘McGwire
Sammy ‘Sosa
Bonds
Big Mac
Sammy Sosa
Giambi
Babe Ruth
Ken Griffey Jr
Dontrelle Willis
Aaron
Parker Pais
Roger Maris
McGwire
Sosa
HealthCare Partners posts out-of-pocket prices for 58 procedures
The HealthCare Partners Medical Group in Southern California lists costs like 45 dollars for an EKG 424 dollars for a colonoscopy and 61 dollars for a chest X-ray on its site. It also provides comparisons with local rivals to aid consumer choices.
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California
HealthCare Partners Medical Group
Mammoth Medical Group
HealthCare Partners
Managing Editor Contact for Aiken Stan Newsroom
The managing editor is Michel W. Gibbons, contactable at mgibbons aikenstan rd com. This note records the newsroom leadership and email handle for internal correspondence.
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Michel W. Gibbons
Mgibbons
Aikenstan
YouthBuild program repairs broken homes and lives in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia YouthBuild effort rehabs a forsaken house with a young, Black crew. Debra Eaddy and Buddy describe hands on work transforming holes, trash and dead cats into a livable space. The program, founded by Dorothy Stoneman, offers GEDs and job skills to 16 to 24 year olds, with strong outcomes in education, work and civic participation.
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Philadelphia
Debra Eaddy
Buddy
YouthBuild
U.S.A
Youthbuild.org
Dorothy Stoneman
Harlem
District of Columbia
U.S. Territories
Brandeis University
Stoneman
Candice Paul
Thanks for Remodeling Job by Gary Power Crew
Homeowner thanks Gary Power for remodeling work on the house. Crew polite neat and thorough with cleanup. Project finished on time and windows washed.
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Gary Power
Confidence Erosion Amid Calls to Remove Attorney General
The piece voices growing no confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and discusses the idea of impeachment being more fitting after years of controversy, signaling political tension and calls for leadership change.
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Alberto Gonzales
Letters condemn Congress and president over abuses of power
The writer denounces elected officials for silence as alleged lawbreaking by the president is exposed by the NY Times. They accuse leaders of eroding freedoms and rights, granting the president power to designate enemies of the state and allow secret detentions and torture with limited appeals. Frank Gorman, Aiken.
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Congress
NY Times
Frank Gorman ‘Aiken
Gay Pride in the Workplace at SRS Provokes Debate
Letters question DOE permissiveness for a gay pride day at SRS arguing it reflects political pressure and moral shifts. The writer contrasts National Day of Prayer with the event, questions diversity seminars, and warns of broader social changes while noting local church ties and perceived liberalism.
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DOE
SRS
Ttc
Aiken
Grace Covenant Church of God
New Ellenton
America
Letters to the Editor Guidance From Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to submit opinions on issues of concern under 200 words. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Send to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, S.C. 29802 or via email or fax at 648-6052.
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Barry Bonds
Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard
S.C
German Defense Minister backs US plans for Europe defense
Franz Josef Jung endorses missile defense for Europe amid preparations for a radar base in Azerbaijan and Russia’s surprise offer to participate. The discussion centers on protecting European populations through coordinated defense measures and regional security arrangements.
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Franz Josef Jung
Europe
Russia
Azerbaijan
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