Was 2008 the Year of the Woman in Politics
The piece weighs mixed views on whether 2008 marked progress for women in politics. It highlights Hillary Clinton’s historic primary run and cabinet appointment, Sarah Palin’s vice presidency bid, and broader gains but notes ongoing leadership gaps. Advocates credit inspiration and visibility while urging continued advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Sarah Palin
Tina Fey
Lois Mickelson
Florida
Clinton
Barack Obama
Mickelson
Wellington
Fla
Marie Wilson
White House
Wilson
Ellen Malcolm
Emily's List
New Hampshire
Malcolm
Ellen
Palin
Alaska
John McCain
Katie Couric
Fey
Candy Drops After War End Bring Joy to Block
A veteran recalls a blond moment when a uniformed man from Ellington Field delivered a box of Hershey bars to kids. The postwar crowd formed a long line at Brunson Food Market for bubble gum, ending wartime scarcities and rewarding the neighborhood’s youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellington Field
Paul
Brunson Food Market
Sunspots and ionosphere power long distance ham radio events
The article explains how sunspot activity powers ham radio signals beyond Earth, with higher solar flux extending reach. It notes an 11 year solar cycle, and a Baytown Kids Day event at the Emergency Operations Center on North Main from noon to 6 pm, inviting children to chat worldwide, possibly with an astronaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Outer Space
Baytown Amateur Radio Club
Baytown
Baytown Police Department
North Main
The
Amateur Radio Club
keSmer
Yahoo.com
Baytown Ham Enthusiasts Expand Emergency Response Effort
Baytown ham operators Budro and Clements push to form two volunteer groups, a Baytown CERT and US HERO SAR, to bolster disaster response with FEMA training and emergency communications. The move draws county support and aims to make Baytown highly prepared in Harris and Chambers Counties. Interested locals may contact Misty Lowe or Mark Budro for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budro
Joey Clements
Baytown
Harris
Chambers County
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Harris County
Ed Emmett
CERT
Ryan Holzaepfel
Agam
FEMA
EOC
Ham
US Hero Sar
United States Homeland Emergency Response Organization
U.S
Ihe
US Hero
Dallas
Austin
Smith Point
Bolivar Peninsula
Clements
Misty
Lowe
Heros
Baytown Amateur Radio Club
Mark Budro
keSmer
Yahoo.com
Parents discuss how to handle discipline in public
Senning advises avoiding scolding other people's children unless danger or harm is involved. Jennifer Polk notes moms often fail to discipline their own kids while correcting others. The guidance stresses keeping kids focused on the lesson and avoiding conflicts during group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senning
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Baytown Sun
Baby
Santa
Nicki Evans
Baytown Ham
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Becky
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League City
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