Kasparov Beats Computer In New York Chess Match
In New York City Garry Kasparov defeated the computer Deep Thought in a high profile chess game. The world’s top grand master showed human foresight imagination and intuition outmatching silicon rivals and underscoring the human mind's value in the computer age.
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Gary Kasparov
Mr. Kasparov
New York City
Truman on term limits and imperial presidency critique
The article argues against endless incumbency, praising two term limits and proposing four year terms for Congress. It cites Truman critiquing the 18th and 22nd Amendments, notes Washington's two term precedent, and cites studies showing high reelection rates. It laments entrenched Capitol Hill careerism and endorses limiting Congress to two terms for senators and four for representatives.
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Harry
Truman
HST
Parade Magazine
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Washington
Congress
United States
House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Washington
Capitol Hill
Wilson Quarterly
Woodrow Wilson International Center For Scholars
House
Mat Son
EPA Lets Wetland Violator Off Easy Despite Fine
Orlando Wilson, a developer and TV fishing personality, was fined 100000 by the EPA for building on protected wetlands near Atlanta. The final settlement reduces payment to 20000 in exchange for 26 public service announcements on his show. The case illustrates perceived leniency by the agency toward environmental violators.
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Washington
Orlando Wilson
Jack Nicklaus
Wilson
Environmental Protection Agency
Atlanta
EPA
Scott Sleek
Zoning for Justice A Washington lawyer uses zoning to fight human rights abuses
Veteran attorney George Spiegel leverages city zoning to punish firms that ban union access or discriminate. He seeks DC zoning commission action to deny permits until admission bans are lifted, arguing human rights law should apply to employers. If successful, states may follow to pressure rights violations via zoning boards.
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Spiegel
Service Employees International Union
City Hall
Washington, D.C
Zoning Commission
Washington
Dairymen contest marketing pact and ledger of county affairs
The district court case by 11 independent county dairymen invalidated a Washington milk marketing agreement in fall 1835. Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Association delegates settled a chairmanship deadlock with Allen M. Pitzer reelected over Ire S. Remsberg. A 450,000 automotive inspection stickers misspelled “Marland” prompted calls to W. Lee Elgin. replacing them was deemed too costly unless public protests surged.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Association
Allen M. Pitzer
Lewistown
Mr. Pitzer
Ire S. Remsberg
Jefferson Area
Department of Motor Vehicles
State of Marland
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
W. Lee Elgin
Mystery tire valve stem hole explained by factory rep
Twenty years ago a spare tire with no valve stem was found in a son’s Ford. A factory representative said the wheel missed the valve stem hole during drilling and tires were inflated by air between two rings to save time. The Urbana Poppies organized for children aged 6 to 9 enrolled 15 members led by Jean Fender and Barbara Linton, making Christmas toys for the hospital. Carroll Creek in Frederick city limits was targeted for stream restoration by city crews and the Potomac Valley Fly Fishermen to remove trash, reduce silt, and improve water quality.
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Robert Shultz
Union Bridge
Ford
Urbana Poppies
Jean Fender
Barbara Linton
Eric Stone
Marie Anderson
Diane Walters
Kathy Fender
Ginger Furr
Michael Brandenburg
Betsy Cosgrove
David Wilcom
Bobby Wilcom
Carroll Creek
Frederick
Potomac Valley Fly Fishermen
City Hall puppet show sparks call for leadership change
A resident warns Frederick County voters the city faces shifts from growth and exurbia and accuses current City Hall of power plays. The letter urges election to replace leaders, praising change and a better future for all citizens.
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Frederick County
Frederick
City Hall
Agnew
Mandel
Nixon
Jim Wright
Jim Wrong
City Hall Staff Describe Supportive Workplace Culture
Frederick City Hall workers discuss a voluntary, pressure-free culture where colleagues buy small items like candy bars and cookies to support causes and the mayor's campaign. They emphasize they are not pressured and stay informed through direct asks or newspaper reporting.
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Frederick
Debate on gender balance and reporting standards in Frederick
A letter from George-Anne Fay of Frederick argues for fair treatment of women in reporting and calls for inclusive outreach by city agencies. She critiques a Fran Baker profile as biased, urges accountability, and envisions women sharing leadership roles alongside men in Frederick's future growth.
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Fran Baker
Paul Magaba
Planning Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Economic and Community Development Commission
Rotary of
Fredericktowne
Steve Goeff
ECDC
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