Almanac notes and notable events for December 21 2010
In 1943 Eisenhower was named Supreme Allied Commander and in 1973 Congress authorized limited DC mayoral elections. 1992 Bush pardoned Weinberger and others in Iran Contra. Births include Kit Carson Matthew Arnold Howard Hughes Ava Gardner Ricky Martin Ryan Seacrest. Browns beat Rams 30 28 in 1950 NFL title game. Eisenhower quote on war. Moon phase between full and last quarter.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
Washington, D.C
George H.W. Bush
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Kit Carson
Matthew Arnold
Howard Hughes
Ava Gardner
Ricky Martin
Ryan Seacrest
Cleveland Browns
Los Angeles Rams
Lou Groza
Estate tax windfall fuels new Gilded Age clash
The piece argues estate tax cuts favor the wealthy, led by Senator John Kyl's plan raising the exemption to 10 million for couples and slicing the rate to 35 percent. It cites Roosevelt's 1910 and 1916 precedents, warns of rising inequality, and links tax policy to jobless Americans amid a broader critique of Republican hostage tactics. Timothy Rutten of the Los Angeles Times is cited.
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Obama
Arizona
John Kyl
Senate
Kyl
GOP
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Congress
France
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
California
Los Angeles County
Comparing Kwanzaa and Hanukkah Differences and Similarities
Akilah Bolden Monifa explains seven similarities and differences between Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. Both use candles yet differ in duration color symbolism and religious basis. She notes international dates celebrations and meanings, and urges coexistence in a multicultural holiday season.
Who is at fault Mickey D s or the parents
DL Stewart argues American children’s obesity stems from family choices and McDonald’s marketing. He recounts his own parenting battles and praises a California mother’s lawsuit against McDonald’s for using toys to lure kids. He questions parental responsibility and court action to curb child eating habits.
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Mickey D’s
McDonald’s
Sue
California
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Paris
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Chronicler.com
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Dayton Daily News
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