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- Adults 'punished' by alcohol checks -- IC Stafford
September 02, 2010
Constant ID checks create the idea of alcohol as an illicit substance, rather than as a normal part of adult life to be enjoyed in an adult manner. The unnecessary and patronising blanket age-check policies reflect a serious loss of perspective as thousands of over-18s are being caught up in over-zealous policies that create the idea of alcohol as an illicit substance.
- Latest Sports News: Saints may leave Franklin's Gardens -- Northeast Journal
September 02, 2010
The Saints last year reached agreement to sell part of the site to a supermarket chain to finance a proposed expansion of the stadiums capacity from around 13,500 to 17,500. Northampton are considering leaving their Franklins Gardens home if they are not given permission to expand the grounds capacity.
- Citing Risks to Women, Rutherford Institute Urges Gov. McDonnell to Implement Stringent Health and Safety Regulations for Abortion Clinics -- Rutherford Institute
September 02, 2010
Requiring abortion centers to comply with the same kinds of regulations as other outpatient medical centers is really a matter of common sense. A copy of the Institutes letter to Governor McDonnell is available here.
- Fish on, but column wraps up for season -- Homer News
September 02, 2010
Well, gang, its time for this feature to oil its word gear, winterize its sources and store its stories for another year.
- Say goodbye to closed party La. primaries -- Opelousas Daily World
September 02, 2010
The argument was that with the open primary, Louisianas congressional delegation was at a disadvantage because the election was later than most states. Democrats had an open-curtain policy, so independents and members of non-Republican parties could vote for Democrats ?
- Moratorium: The silence continues -- Opelousas Daily World
September 02, 2010
Jindal noted that Obama spoke about his commitment to restoring Louisianas coastline. President Barack Obama was in New Orleans to mark Sundays five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrinas destruction. If the media accounts are correct, Gov. Bobby Jindal, normally a reliable opponent of Obama policies, was polite in his restraint and his gratitude for a presidential visit that might do the state some good.
- OUR VIEW: Courthouse project should be worth the long wait -- Star Press
September 02, 2010
Unfortunately, do something meant applying a wreckers ball to raze the structure, but public outcry changed the minds of elected officials, and common sense prevailed. Wayne Goodman, a regional director for Indiana Landmarks, summed it up best when he said, Indiana has a unique collection of courthouses that few if any other states have.
- Northampton may be forced to find new stadium -- ESPN.co.uk
September 02, 2010
The Saints last year reached agreement to sell part of the site to a supermarket chain to finance a proposed expansion of the stadiums capacity from around 13,500 to 17,500. We have already had discussions with Milton Keynes and we could hopefully fill the stadium for a number of our big games as our database shows there are certain games we could sell 30,000 or 40,000 tickets for, Barwell said.
- Jindal pushes for lifting of drilling moratorium -- WBRZ
September 02, 2010
The Advocate Capitol News Bureau delivers timely and unique insights into the political comings and goings around the state and in the capitol. Show Caption BRYAN TUCK/The Advocate Gov. Bobby Jindal talks Wednesday during a Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel about the damage the federal drilling moratorium has caused to various segments of the Louisiana economy.
- The Managers Musings -- ArticlesBase
September 02, 2010
Collaborative Governance The feature article, contributed by Russ Linden, frames our multi-disciplinary discussion of collaborative governance. His piece on collaborative intelligence takes readers inside the national intelligence community and shares six principles for successful collaboration.
- Reload the page -- WBRZ
September 02, 2010
Mayor, police chief of Port Allen indicted Port Allen Mayor Derek A. Lewis and Police Chief Frederick W. Smith were indicted Wednesday for alleged racketeering, mail fraud and wire fraud in an ongoing FBI investigation of public corruption.
- US Open 2010: Andy Roddick crashes out after tirade at line judge -- Guardian.co.uk
September 02, 2010
but did not go quietly as he ranted at the officials over a foot fault. Not once in my career has my right foot gone in front of my left foot, never.
- How Barack Obama Became Mr. Unpopular (Time.com) -- Yahoo! News
September 02, 2010
We can choose another future, says the newcomer with the funny name. So I ask you to join me. Today that view of Obama is harder to find in Indiana. The Barack Obama that most Hoosiers remember voting for can still be found on YouTube.
- Candidates agree on partisanship -- Argus Leader
September 02, 2010
Whether the November elections give Democrats or Republicans a slim majority, Rep. It is an opportunity for moderate Democrats and Republicans to use their leverage, she said. Herseth Sandlins comments came after a question from Terry Nemec, a certified public accountant who said hes extremely frustrated with Congress.
- BP to remove equipment at Gulf well by Sunday -- Moneycontrol.com
September 02, 2010
Allen said six-to-eight-foot waves forced BP to hold off, but three-foot waves are expected Thursday through Sunday. He said state officials would meet with BP about the proposal on Friday. The relief well is about 50 feet (15 metres) from its target near the bottom of the Macondo well, about 13,000 feet (4,000 metres) beneath the seabed.
- Ranting Roddick bows out of U.S. Open -- New York Daily News
September 02, 2010
With monstrously large glasses, a thick black headband and a Fyodor Dostoyevsky quote tattooed on his arm in Japanese, Janko Tipsarevic looks more like a mad scientist than the No. 44 tennis player in the world.
- On the Edge of Common Sense: Labor Day 2010 -- Progressive Dairy
September 02, 2010
The proof is our high productivity per capita. Today we are getting the same job done as before, but with less people. It appears to me it is the same in many developing countries like China and India.
- Immigration stand lacks common sense -- The Intelligencer
September 02, 2010
A solid majority of Americans oppose amnesty and want illegal aliens to go home, especially with millions of Americans out of work and an estimated welfare bill for illegals of $113 billion.
- Use your common sense -- Helena Independent
September 02, 2010
In your article about Kathleen Sebelius and Max Baucus traveling Montana explaining the national health care plan, Sebelius is quoted as saying there is much misinformation. An example she gave was ?
- Our View: State cannot give in to every trivial demand from unions -- Cyprus Mail
September 02, 2010
Unions refuse to accept the accuracy of the measurements carried out on the archways, showing that the radiation levels were a thousand times lower than the maximum levels stipulated by international regulations.
- Which Members of Congress Receive Most Money from Oil Industry and Environmentalists? -- AllGov
September 02, 2010
org, the website of the Center for Responsive Politics, has made it possible to find out which members of Congress are cozy with the oil and gas industry, and which ones rake in the green from the environmental movement.
- Savvy traveller: Beautiful Korea -- New Straits Times
September 02, 2010
While many dishes use kimchi for flavour, its also served as a side dish. Winner this week, FADHILAH HANIS KAMIL in Seoul, South Korea Must Do Seoul is home to a number of palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
- Common sense and safety first in a storm -- Jamestown Press
September 02, 2010
It?s a good time to batten down the hatches at home, so to speak. Make sure you have flashlights, fresh batteries, candles, a lamp and lamp oil. Those with boats and waterfront interests are obviously taking the cautious approach by doing everything possible to prepare for a possible brush with the spectacular wrath of Mother Nature.
- Historic preservation zones need flexible options for hurricane-damaged homes -- Beaumont Enterprise
September 02, 2010
That doesnt always happen when rigid bureaucratic rules are applied to situations that demand flexibility. Common sense prevailed this week in a dispute over a hurricane-damaged home in a Beaumont historic zone.
