Obama or McCain set to redefine US politics in 2008 race
The 2008 campaign faces a volatile climate as Iraq and Wall Street shake confidence. Democrats pursue expanded power with hopes of a 60 vote Senate and more governorships, while Obama leads in polls and could reshape redistricting after the 2010 Census. Republicans fear losses and identity questions.
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Baytown Local Bowling Meet Grows with Olympians
Olympian Jen Vires led a Special Olympians pledge as 203 athletes signed up to bowl and a crowd of 300 to 400 watched. Baytown USBC Bowling Association hosted the annual event with Hattie Brockelman chairing for 14 years. Coaches faced large groups, with some bowlers in Saturday's local meet advancing to state and national levels.
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Time is running out on FEMA Ike aid in Baytown
David Mohlman, executive director of the United Way of Baytown Area, urges homeowners renters and business owners affected by Hurricane Ike to apply for FEMA assistance before the November 12 deadline. Applicants must use the name on their Social Security card provide SSN damaged address insurance details contact number mailing address and bank routing information for direct deposit.
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David Mohlman
Post Ike Town Hall Meeting Planned in Baytown
Baytonians are invited to a Post Ike Town Hall on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Baytown Community Center 2407 Market Street. City Manager Garry Brumback Mayor Stephen DonCarlos and city officials will attend to hear citizen feedback on Hurricane Ike impacts. Contact the City of Baytown at 281-422-8281 or baytown.org for details. If you need FEMA registration visit fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA.
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Editor Mathews Recognized For Training Galveston Journalists
The Galveston County Daily News editor Mathews created a training program to cultivate home-grown journalists and enhance the publication. His career spans awards in 2004 and other honors from Texas APME, UPI, LPA, and regional groups for design, graphics, columns, photography, and sports writing.
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FEMA Ramp-Up Aims to Shelter Texas Mobile Home Residents
FEMA officials said 2,800 to 5,100 mobile homes may be needed in Texas to support refinery and chemical plant workers who drive the local economy. Johnson cited a Friday target of 370 homes placed, 169 in driveways without power. He noted reports of questionable denials and said the agency’s national service center director flew to Austin to review call-center procedures.
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FEMA
Texas
National Service Center
Austin
Quotable: Time Is Relative to Thought and Feeling
A philosophical quote attributed to John Draper notes that time is not absolute but varies with the pace of thought and emotion. The saying frames duration as subjective, tied to mental activity. It reflects a pondering view on perception and experience.
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