Printing press eclipses Caesars in imperial reach
A quotation attributed to Edwin Hubbell Chapin from around 1875 contrasts the limited scope of ancient rulers with the vast, enduring power of the printing press, underscoring press influence as a dominant cultural force.
Time for change at ORC board faces tough questions
The Ottawa Recreation Commission board must explain and correct many practices, review bylaws and the employee manual, tighten approvals for purchases above 500, ensure a clear paper trail, share agendas and minutes with districts and media, and address concerns about bonuses, use of funds, and conflicts of interest while pursuing better governance and accountability.
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Bush blame game on Katrina flood debunked in critique
A critique questions liberal claims that Bush’s inaction caused New Orleans flooding. It argues the levee walls and a breached floodwall, aided by a possibly failed barge, were central. It cites documented pork-barrel funding, MAGO canal issues, and Orleans Levee Board corruption as factors shaping the disaster.
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Billy Nungesser
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Lake Pontchartrain
NBC News
Bush compared unfavorably to Harding in disaster critic
Rich Lowry argues George W Bush failed to lead during Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath, surpassing Harding in incompetence. He cites FEMA head Brown and Chertoff, the Meet the Press account, and Broussard's testimony to condemn the administration's slow response and lack of urgency.
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