Holiday gift ideas with quirky items and humor
A guide to odd holiday buys including Toilet Tattoos from toilet-tattoos com for 24 99, an inflatable unicorn horn for cats from Archie McPhee in Mukilteo Washington, Emergency Underpants Dispenser by McPhee, an NFL Pro Toaster from lakeside com 27 95, and the On the Go Inflatable Potty Seat seen on Amazon com 11 95. Linda Brown Ottawa Herald marketing director notes the list and provides contact.
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Editorial Think long term on fiscal cliff stalemate
The piece urges Congress to decide or face consequences like recession and spending cuts after the election. It advocates a fresh start on tax policy and benefits programs, criticizing partisan wrangling and noting local public concern over fiscal cliff uncertainty.
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Reader Forum Voice at Ottawa Herald Editorials
The Ottawa Herald emphasizes an open Reader Forum for local issues and honors individual rights. It outlines an institutional stance to protect free press and free speech while using editorials to educate and persuade residents toward progressive courses of action.
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Obama should not cut popular programs in fiscal cliff debate
Political columnist Andy Heintz argues against entitlements cuts to Medicare Medicaid and Social Security in exchange for tax increases on the wealthy. He cites age thresholds for eligibility as unfair, notes life expectancy gaps, and supports a Nobel economist proposed medical prize fund to curb costs. Heintz promotes preserving popular programs while reforming drug patent policy.
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