Birthdays and facts for January eleventh 2014
Today marks January 11 2014 the 221st day of winter. Notable birthdays include Alexander Hamilton born on Nevis with disputed birth year 1755 or 1757 and Amanda Peet born 1972. Major League Baseball in 1973 adopted the designated pinch hitter rule. The quote from William James and lung cancer death estimate for 2012 are noted alongside moon phase.
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Christie faces scrutiny over Fort Lee bridge lane closures
The piece outlines Governor Christie’s response to the lane closure scandal tied to Fort Lee and the Port Authority. It notes emails showing pressure to create traffic problems and Christie’s defended stance, including firing Bridget Kelly but blaming staff. Federal prosecutors review the affair and effects on his political image.
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Christie could weather bridge lane closing scandal media shift
Kathleen Parker assesses how Governor Christie faces a widening public debate over the George Washington Bridge lane closings. She notes Republican and Democratic reactions, media dynamics, and the potential for Christie to emerge unscathed if the public narrative shifts away from personal culpability.
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Phil Everly dies as wholesome Everly Brothers influence endures
The Everly Brothers moral, danceable pop left a lasting mark on rock history. Phil Everly’s death comes as fans recall how tracks like That’s Old Fashioned and Wake Up Little Susie shaped youth culture and influenced legends such as the Beatles and Dylan.
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Legacy of Phil Everly Remains in Classic Duet Hits
Cal Thomas reflects on Phil Everly past and the enduring music of the Everly Brothers. He contrasts old fashioned romance with later eras of explicit lyrics and violence in music, noting the lasting value of the brothers' clean, enduring songs and their influence beyond Phil's death. Readers may email the columnist.
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New push urged for a renewed war on poverty in the U S
Brian Gilmore argues a fresh war on poverty is needed with rising poverty from 15 percent to 46 million people. He cites Johnson era gains like Medicare and Head Start and urges job training extended benefits higher wages and education to lift families out of poverty. He recalls 1960s progress and warns funding cuts harmed progress.
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