Are Puritans Still Guiding American Public Morals
In this op-ed voice piece the author argues that American society remains broadly puritanical especially regarding public figures. It cites Petraeus Clinton Berlusconi Eisenhower Kennedy Harding and Cleveland to illustrate enduring expectations of decorum and accountability from leaders. The piece blends moral critique with reflections on Judeo Christian values and personal responsibility.
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O'Reilly Factor
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Sex and the City of Washington Petraeus Resigns Over Affair
The resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus over an extramarital affair raises questions about standards for public officials. Petraeus cited poor judgment as the reason, while debates compare past political sex scandals, blackmail risks, and access to classified material, reflecting a culture shift in accountability.
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David Petraeus
Petraeus
Paula Broadwell
Green energy fails to lift ethanol markets in U S
The Jacksonville Daily News editorial argues that ethanol subsidies distort markets and raise food prices while failing to deliver reliable growth. It cites Range Fuels bankruptcy, BP Florida plant closure, and 2011 ethanol record output, urging end to green energy subsidies.
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Doonesbury Readers Questions on Diet and Diverticular Disease
The columnist explains a special reader Q and A edition focusing on questions and comments about diverticular disease. He recalls advice from a prior column promoting a high fiber diet including seeds corn nuts and popcorn and notes reader responses.
Seeds nuts and popcorn no longer avoided for diverticular disease
A medical perspective shifts as Harvard Health Professionals Follow-Up Study finds no link between seeds corn nuts or popcorn and diverticular flare ups. Experts from UpToDate also dispute the old belief, noting many diverticula and no seed obstruction observed. High fiber diets are linked to lower disease risk.
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Roswell Officers Deployed to Beale and Albuquerque Units
Air Force 1st Lt. Robert E. Sherman, son of the Shermans of Roswell, arrived for duty with the 9th Strategic Hospital at Beale Air Force Base, as chief of the Physiological Support Division. He earned a 1986 master’s from New Mexico State University. Air Force Sgt. Manuel Lopez, son of Roswell and Albuquerque residents, reported for duty with the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing.
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