Linsanity lacks larger significance in Knicks tale
Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons weighs the hype around Jeremy Lin, arguing the emotional surge is a sports moment, not a societal turning point. He praises Lin’s skills and questions the media frenzy while condemning ethnic stereotyping and overanalysis.
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History highlights mark milestones across science, TV, and law
On this day in 1954 Watson and Crick announced the DNA double helix. In 1993 federal agents stormed the Waco compound. The 1960 U S hockey team won Olympic gold beating Czechoslovakia 9 4. The last M A S H episode drew 60.2 percent of households. Montaigne quotes and birthdays of Minnelli Peters Krugman Turturro and others are noted.
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Transvaginal ultrasound bill fuels heated Virginia debate
Washington Post coverage shows protests over Virginia's informed consent bill for ultrasounds. Critics distort terms like transvaginal to rally against abortion policy while insisting on women's health. supporters argue medical decisions, not government control, guide ultrasound type. Kathryn Lopez critiques media spin and political agendas driving the clash.
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The Sun publishes contact lines for Governor Rick Perry and staff as well as Baytown Sun personnel including publisher Janie Gray advertising director Angie Pagel business manager Sandy Denson circulation manager Joshua Hart and the Sun news address and web. Letters to the Sun are welcomed up to a specified length.
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