John Adams Project draws fire over CIA photos
Bill O'Reilly warns against the John Adams Project linked to the ACLU that photographs CIA agents who interrogated al-Qaeda suspects. He argues the group endangers lives by sharing images with defense lawyers and questions media coverage. He contrasts with Plame and urges accountability from Obama.
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Prayer and Thought for the Day in Upper Room
A short devotional note centering prayer on courage to speak about faith in Jesus. It cites 2 Timothy 1:7 and invites daily courage, power, love, and self discipline, followed by a reflective question about personal influence by the world.
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Poizner's unlikely teaching stint fuels California bid plan
California insurance commissioner Steve Poizner, amid a tough GOP governor race, recalls volunteering to teach American government in East San Jose. He faced initial rejection but persisted, criticizing California's education code and pensions while portraying the state's political climate as ripe for change. He cites state tax, job, and debt data to bolster his outsiders’ appeal.
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Bronze medal for Williams at 1999 Keystone Games
Brandalee Williams of Morrisdale earned a bronze in high jump at the 1999 Keystone State Summer Games held July 28 to August 1 in the Johnstown Cambria County area. A 1999 West Branch junior senior HS graduate, she joined multiple clubs and now attends South Hills School of Business and Technology. daughter of Philip and Karen Williams.
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No BTN for Clearfield as readers rail at Atlantic Broadband
Our Readers Write To the editor complains that Clearfield was left out of a Penn State BTN deal with Atlantic Broadband. The letter cites channel losses, calls the omission an insult, and predicts more satellite dishes as football season arrives. It also digresses into Rhinelander Wisconsin Hodag lore with historic details and a playful note on local signage and mascots.
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Finding the Hodag Mystery Near Camp Mountain Run
A reader recalls Hodag legends told by Camp Ranger Charlie Snyder at Camp Mountain Run in the 1960s. He confirms finding the Hodag, sharing it with fellow alum Paul Bowers and editors after an Aug. 28 Camp Mountain Run piece by Josh Woods.
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Submission rules for letters to the editor
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