August 17 2012 highlights shows Indonesia independence and famed birthdays
On this date in history 1863 Union forces shelled Fort Sumter and 1945 Indonesia declared independence. Notable birthdays include Davy Crockett Marcus Garvey Mae West Maureen O Harris De Niro Penn Posada Pedroia and others. Indonesia claims 17508 islands and gold mined totals are noted.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Mae West
Maureen O’hara
Robert de Niro
Sean Penn
Jorge Posada
Dustin Pedroia
Thomas Jefferson
Romney ad on welfare fuels race undertone critique
Dick Polman argues Romney's welfare reform attack distorts facts and echoes racially coded 1980s rhetoric. He notes Obama maintains work requirements via waivers, cites GOP governors pushing flexibility, and warns the ad harms public discourse while not aligning with actual policy.
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Obama as a used car salesman future claim
Miami Herald columnist Glenn Garvin questions whether President Obama could pursue a future selling cars after his bailout era GM comments. The piece critiques bailout totals, stock sales outcomes, and GM’s subprime lending risks while hinting at a post presidency career in automotive sales.
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Bird Talk magazine ends after 30 years
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart notes Bird Talk will stop after the September issue, reflecting declines at magazines like Newsweek Time and the impact on 35 000 subscribers. The piece blends humor about pets, family stories, and nostalgia for defunct titles.
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