Dispensable men indispensable law in mayor term debate
Michael Bloomberg argues for three terms as New York City mayor to cope with Wall Street driven revenue drops. Advocates say term limits safeguard rotation and reduce entrenched talent, while Bloomberg supporters claim limits are undemocratic and urge council changes by statute. The New York Times notes widespread buyer’s remorse as cities reconsider limits.
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Charles de Gaulle
Michael Bloomberg
New York City
Wall Street
Bloomberg
Congress
New York Times
Tacoma
Wash
George Will on term limits in political life
In a Washington Post column, George Will argues term limits push lawmakers toward small bite reforms and degrade vision. He notes widespread use and support for limits, cites Tacoma’s Connie Now as a proponent of a $2 million trail, and contrasts public sentiment with political elites.
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Times
Tacoma
Connie
Ladenburg
the Times
California
Congress
Bloomberg
History and birthdays on October 13 2008
On October 13 2008 notable events include Texas adopting its constitution in 1845 and Italy declaring war on Germany in 1943. Birthdays span Lenny Bruce Margaret Thatcher Paul Simon Marie Osmond Nancy Kerrigan Sacha Baron Cohen Ian Thorpe. The NHL held its first official All Star game in 1947. A Thatcher quote and China Taiwan demographic fact close the page.
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Texas
Italy
Germany
People's Republic of China
Canada
Taiwan
Lenny Bruce
Margaret Thatcher
Paul Simon
Marie Osmond
Nancy Kerrigan
Sacha Baron Cohen
Ian Thorpe
People’s Republic of China
Letter Endorses Ted Kalo for Lorain County Commissioner
Barbara Bourne of Elyria writes in support of Ted Kalo’s re election highlighting 30 years of acquaintance and his caring nature. She urges residents to vote for his continued leadership while noting disagreements on some issues and contrasting abortion stances as moral priorities in national politics.
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Ted Kalo
Lorain County
Ted
Palin Not Qualified Cites Voter Letter Debate
Kimberly Kimbo responds to Nancy Reed's criticism of Sarah Palin arguing she is not presidential material, noting a woman's motherhood does not determine fitness while urging careful voting as God blesses the nation through tough times including Sept.
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Nancy Reed
Sarah Palin
Nancy
Kimberly Kimbro Elyria
Letters to the editor guidelines published for readers
The Chronicle Telegram outlines how to submit letters by mail or fax including addresses and contact details for the Editorial Page Editor and newsroom staff. It notes submission methods and general expectations for content and delivery.
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The
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Portable Travel Assistant guides you to places with GPS
The author praises a PTA a portable GPS device that shows points of interest on a 3.5 inch screen and can speak directions. He recalls using a French voice in Provence and notes POIs like gas stations and restaurants though some named places are out of date. He foresees usefulness for unfamiliar drives and lists features while joking about mispronunciations and closure of a local Italian restaurant.
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Middle Space
Provence
Dominics
Central
South America
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