A nobody angling for a knockout in Nevada politics
The piece profiles Sharron Angle 60, the Republican nominee challenging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. It traces her career from Nevada Assembly fights over home schooling to her rise as a controversial figure admired by DeMint Coburn Bachmann allies. It notes Nevada’s sparse local memory of Reid and a large electorate unfamiliar with his name.
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Nevada swings as Reid Angle race draws national funds
George Will notes Nevada battleground status with high bankruptcy and foreclosures while Senate rivals Reid and Angle build national backing. He cites Nevada voters split and seven other candidates siphoning support, amid a climate of anti establishment sentiment. Recounts Clinton and Bush histories, Mikva anecdote, and political machine quips close the piece.
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Almanag Daily historic notes and birthdays share today
Almanag notes mark 186th day of 2010 and summer day 15. It lists 1865 Secret Service formation, 1935 NLRA rights, 1996 Dolly the sheep birth, notable birthdays and sports feat, a Lodge Jr quote, a 10 year rule on post-1997 presidential protection, and the moon phase between July 4 last quarter and July 11 new moon.
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We owe future generations a livable environment
Economist Alejandro Reuss argues for immediate climate action to protect future generations from rising seas and extreme weather. He criticizes deficit hawks for opposing EPA carbon regulation while noting low borrowing costs. He urges sacrifices now and cites science linking fossil fuels to climate change.
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Finding relatives in Istanbul
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart recounts a wandering day in Istanbul exploring the Grand Bazaar encounters with eager guides and sales pitches and the humor of misdirected hospitality.
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