Top 10: 2005's defining stories in review
The 2005 top stories list includes the Bush administrations' nomination drama with Miers dropping out and Alito facing opposition, crude oil surging to record highs, rising gasoline costs, airline fuel burdens, deadly subway and bus attacks tied to Islamic militants, the Pakistan-India quake disaster with massive homelessness, the Terri Schiavo feeding tube case and national debate, Libby’s indictment as Plame affair unfolds, low presidential approval, Saddam Hussein’s trial nearing, and reader votes highlighting auto industry woes and Deep Throat revelations with reflections by Mark Bowden.
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Saddam Hussein
General Motors
FBI
Mark Felt
Deep Throat
Mark Bowden
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Notable Deaths and Obituaries Mentioned for November and December
The page lists prominent figures with brief notes and dates: Bruce Springsteen and Pete Townshend referenced among deaths. Peter F. Drucker is noted at 95 with business influence. Ralph Edwards, 92, spotlighted stars on This Is Your Life. Pat Morita, 73, Oscar nominee for The Karate Kid. George Best, 59, renowned soccer star. Eugene McCarthy, 89, former Minnesota senator and antiwar candidate. Richard Pryor, 65, influential actor and comedian. Dates shown include November 5, 11, 16, 24, and 25 for respective entries.
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Bruce Springsteen
Pete Townshend
Peter F. Drucker
Ralph Edwards
Pat Morita
George Best
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Lyndon Johnson
Dee
Richard Pryor
Hollywood
Ten year old Taylor Ray Harrison birthday notice
Taylor Ray Harrison son of James and Melinda Harrison of Mont Belvieu celebrated his 10th birthday on December 31, 2005. He has one sister Tiffany Sanford of Baytown. Grandparents are W D Harrison and Marlene Harrison of Eunice Louisiana, Lila Carter of Galveston, Donna and Lupe Salinas of Baytown. He has one niece Lindsey Sanford of Baytown.
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James
Melinda Harrison
Mont Belvieu
Tiffany Sanford
Baytown
W.D
Marlene Harrison
Eunice, LA
Lila Carter
Galveston, TX
Donna
Lupe Salinas
Lindsey Sanford
Birthday Card for John Braden Woodall
John Braden Woodall son of Braden and Gayle Woodall of Beach City Texas celebrated his 6th birthday on November 6 2005. He has a brother Reid and grandparents Margaret Mills Joy and David Woodall and great grandparent Lorie Washburn all of Beach City Baytown and Beach City respectively.
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Braden
Gayle Woodall
Beach City
Reid
Margaret Mills
Baytown
Joy
David Woodall
Lorie Washburn
Box Office Slump Could Signal Enduring Theater Decline
Analysts note a weak 2005 slate and rising home theater appeal as theater-going drops extend into a third straight year. Industry figures cite competition from DVDs and pay per view, while some predict a rebound if summer 2006 films perform strongly.
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Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert
Associated Press
AOL
Rory Bruer
Sony
Studio Honchos
Jeff Goldstein
Warner Bros
Hollywood
Wayne Lewellen
Paramount
Bad News Bears
Tom Cruise
Narnia
Paul Dergarabedian
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Rehnquist
Bush
Harriet Miers
Samuel Alito
U.S
London
Britain
Pakistan
Jamaica
Pakistan-India
Terri Shiavo
Terri Schiavo
Florida
Jeb Bush
Congress
CIA
Cheney
J. Lewis Libby
Bush Administration
Valerie Plame
Plame
Administration
Iraq
Supreme Court
Sergio Dionisio
Russell Square
Alessandro Bianchi
John Paul II
St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican
Hoppy
Taylor Ray Harrison
John Braden Woodall
Jodee
Becky
Galveston Street
League City
North Hwy
Baytown Jacinto Medical Group
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Cosmetic Center
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