May 9 2008 in History and Birthdays
May 9 2008 marks day 130 of 2008 and day 51 of HISTORY. Notable items include Schuman Declaration of 1950 for European integration and 1974 U S House opening against President Nenad. Candice Bergen is 62 Billy Joel is 59. Mike Wallace a long time host of 60 Minutes since 1968.
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Robert Schuman
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U.S. House of Representatives
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Mike Wallace
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Candice Bergen
Billy Joel
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J.M. Garrie
60 Minutes
Israel at 60 Faces Demographic Destiny Threat to Two States
Trudy Rubin warns that Israel’s demographic shift threatens the viability of a Jewish state if a two state solution with the Palestinians cannot be found. She cites Jewish majority decline, Palestinian population growth, and political deadlock around settlements and the Annapolis process, urging stronger U.S. action.
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British Mandate
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Egypt
Jordan
Syria
Iraq
Iran
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Gaza Strip
Ehud Olmert
Jimmy Carter
Olmert
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Gaza
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Hebrew University
Sergio DellaPergola
Occupied Territories
Carter
Middle East
Lebanon
Yitzhak Rabin
Oslo
Ariel Sharon
Hamas
Hezbollah
Annapolis
White House
Bush
Condoleezza Rice
Jerusalem
Rubin
Philadelphia Inquirer
Trubin
Phillynews.com
Eight Belles and the breeding of sorrow
Gene Lyons reflects on the Eight Belles tragedy at the Kentucky Derby and the broader risks of horse racing. He recalls personal horse experiences, argues racing breeds danger into the sport, and calls for scrutiny of breeding practices and industry culture.
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Big Brown
NBC
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Central Park South
Rusty
Lucky
Washington Post
Andrew Beyer
Miley Cyrus photo sparks culture debate over innocence and sexuality
Critics question Vanity Fair and Annie Leibovitz for commissioning semi nude images of 15 year old Miley Cyrus. The response shows the clash between media sensationalism and concerns about exposing young stars to sexualized culture. Public figures and psychologists weigh the implications of such imagery. Stewart Cox notes the discussion and invites reader input.
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Miley Cyrus
Vanity Fair
Annie Leibovitz
New York
Daily News
Iraq
Barack Obama
Jeremiah Wright
Rosie O'Donnell
Disney
Hilary Duff
Leibovitz
Miley
Sharon Maxwell
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Coxohio.com
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