Almanac Today Facts for October 31, 2010
Today marks day 295 of 2010 and day 31 of autumn. Notable events include West Germany joining NATO in 1954 and Kennedy’s 1962 Cuba quarantine speech. Alpha weather storm designation began in 2005. Births listed include Liszt Bernhardt Leary and Goldblum. Quote by Timothy Leary. NATO had 28 members in 2010. Moon phase noted.
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West Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
John F. Kennedy
Cuba
Franz Liszt
Sarah Bernhardt
Timothy Leary Fullmoon
Christopher Lloyd
Tony Roberts
Annette Funicello
Catherine Deneuve
Jeff Goldblum
Marc Shaiman
Brian Boitano
Spike Jonze
Timothy Leary
NATO
Media hype fuels debate over bullying and fear
Michael Smerconish argues that media saturation inflates perceived bullying rates while real trends show no dramatic rise. He compares bullying coverage to shark attacks and child abductions, noting Hawthorne effects and reporting biases.
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Time Magazine
Jessie Arbogast
Pensacola
Fla
Arbogast
JonBenet Ramsey
Nancy Grace
Richard Louw
Louv
Gever Tulley
Tulley
Rutgers
Tyler Clementi
Phoebe Prince
Delaware
News-Journal
NBC10
Port-O-John
Fox29
Joseph Wright
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington
American Academy of Pediatrics
United States
Wright
Readers condemn photo linking coach to tragedy
Kristen Stuber Snyder of LaGrange condemns The Chronicle-Telegram for running a photograph of Ken Skilton with a congratulatory message board. She argues the image unfairly ties his name to the Mentor High School deaths and misrepresents him as an individual.
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Mentor
Chronicle-Telegram
Ken Skilton
Skilton
Lorain County Commissioner Candidate Tom Williams Seeks Support
A Lorain County candidate outlines lifelong ties, public service, and a record of accomplishments to urge voters to back Williams for county commissioner. He emphasizes engineering background, small business experience, and the need for positive change to move the county forward.
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Lorain County
Tom Williams
Williams
Lorain
Lundy Keeps Tax Promise and Pro-Business Stance
The statement praises Matt Lundy for not raising taxes and maintaining a pro business environment in Ohio. It highlights tax breaks and credits to aid businesses and consumers, noting support from the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and urging leadership to sustain jobs and economic growth in Columbus.
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Ohio
Matt Lundy
Columbus
Lundy
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Matt Lundy Hosts Monthly Town Hall Meetings
Avon Lake readers hear how representative Matt Lundy engages constituents in Ohio. Geoffrey R. Smith notes Lundy emphasizes responsiveness and listening as core to state government in Columbus.
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Columbus
Matt Lundy
Lundy
Geoffrey R. Smith
Avon Lake
Vote Republican to restore the country, urges Elyria letter
Richard Shivak of Elyria argues the country improved under Bush with 5 percent unemployment then. He contrasts Obama era 10 percent jobless rate and calls for voting Republican to regain the nation.
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George W. Bush
Bush
Obama
Carlisle Residents urged to vote for Issue 37 for firefighters
Carlisle Township residents are asked to renew a levy to fund aging firefighting vehicles and safety equipment. The measure covers first responder duties, including vehicle accidents and chemical spills, without raising taxes. Supporters say the levy protects community safety and honors firefighters' sacrifices.
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Carlisle Township
Chronicle-Telegram outlines letter to editor guidelines
The Chronicle-Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Brevity is recommended with a 250 word limit and possible edits for clarity. Include signature, full address and phone. election letters must be received by Monday before Election Day November 2.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Nostalgia and The Realities Behind TV Family Myths
Dayton Daily News columnist DL Stewart reflects on the nostalgia for fictional TV families like the Cleavers and Bradys, contrasting them with his view of real life. He cites The Middle as a relatable, humorous example of imperfect family dynamics.
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Mr. C
Fonzie
Homer Simpson
Ward Cleaver
ABC
D.L. Stewart
The
Dayton Daily News
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