Editorial Obesity Rises in the South
The South leads the nation in obesity with about one third of South Carolina adults in the obese range. The piece links obesity to diabetes, notes cultural dietary patterns, and urges nutrition education and healthier habits for children and families. It calls for real lifestyle changes and physical activity to counter the epidemic.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Charleston GOP presses Graham censure after bipartisan moves
Berkeley County Republicans defer censure of Sen. Lindsey Graham until January while Dorchester and Charleston committees split. Charleston committee voted to object to Graham working with Senate Democrats on energy policy with John Kerry, arguing for stricter partisan stance amid rising sea level threats to coastal communities.
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Palin Newsweek cover sparks debates on media bias
Kathleen Parker examines reactions to Sarah Palin on Newsweek, noting critics call the cover sexist while defenders see harsh scrutiny as normal for public figures. She argues Palin uses media attacks to energize supporters, but cautions against judging by looks or cover. Radar remains off.
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Sarah Palin
Newsweek
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Norman Rockwell
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Attacks defendants to plead not guilty despite criticism aim
Attorney General Eric Holder described one of the five Sept. 11 attacks defendants as cowards while noting they plan to plead not guilty to allow airing of criticisms of U.S. foreign policy at trial. The remarks followed comments from a lawyer for the defendants.
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Eric Holder
U.S
Letters to the Editor Contact Details
Readers are invited to submit opinions of 200 words or less. Letters may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or by email to letters aikenstandard com or by fax to 6486052.
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Veterans tribute shines at Chukker Creek Elementary
Stewart Petersen of Aiken praises Chukker Creek Elementary for a moving veterans tribute with patriotic songs and recitations. The event featured performances by the South Aiken High School band the Aiken High School chorus and the Silver Bluff ROTC plus songs by George M. Cohan. Caroline, Petersen’s granddaughter, helped invite him to a memorable community display of patriotism.
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South Aiken
Aiken
Caroline
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Stewart Petersen
Thanks to veterans and waitresses tribute at Golden Corral
A reader thanks veterans and waitresses after a military tribute at Golden Corral. She notes her husband is a 23 year veteran, praises the waitstaff and recounts difficulties tipping, urging appreciation for service and blessing veterans and workers. She adds a religious reflection quoting Ephesians 2 8-9 and John 3 16.
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Golden Corral
Keep sidewalks in Whiskey plans
A resident urges the City of Aiken to include sidewalks in future Whiskey Road plans after the current improvement project dropped them. The letter argues sidewalks reduce congestion and boost shopper access, stressing that walking supports merchants.
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Whiskey Road
Aiken
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