Posted By simmons on October 15, 2012
14-10-2012 23:24 GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has sharply criticized President Barack Obama over public spats with Israel. Why does it matter?
Continued here:
Why It Matters: Obama, Romney Spar Over Israel - Video
Posted By simmons on October 14, 2012
14-10-2012 14:01 The race to the White House seems to be driving a deeper wedge between America and Israel over Iran's nuclear ambitions. President Obama is now using all his influence to rein-in Israel's increasingly-aggressive stance towards Tehran. Paula Slier reports on how wide their division has become
More here:
White House race opens up new cracks in US-Israeli relations - Video
Posted By richards on October 14, 2012
Political Maverick Specter Dies
NBC10's Denise Nakano looks back on the life and career of former long-time Pennsylvania senator Arlen Specter. The political legend died Sunday from cancer.
President Barack Obama as well as several local politicians shared their thoughts on the legacy of Senator Arlen Specter, who died Sunday at the age of 82.
From President Obama:
From Vice President Joe Biden:
Jill and I are deeply saddened. Arlen Specter was a great Senator who lived his life the way he died, with dignity and courage. He was my friend and I admired him a great deal.
For over three decades, I watched his political courage accomplish great feats and was awed by his physical courage to never give up. Arlen never walked away from his principles and was at his best when they were challenged.
Jill and I are thinking of Joan at the moment she was an incredible partner through his life journey. Our hearts go out to Shanin and Stephen and all who were deeply touched by his life.
From Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick:
From Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn:
Read the original:
Obama: Arlen Specter Was Always a Fighter
Posted By richards on October 14, 2012
HARRISBURG, Pa. Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, the outspoken Pennsylvania centrist whose switch from Republican to Democrat ended a 30-year career in which he played a pivotal role in several Supreme Court nominations, died Sunday. He was 82.
Specter, who announced in late August that he was battling cancer, died at his home in Philadelphia from complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, said his son Shanin. Over the years, Arlen Specter had fought two previous bouts with Hodgkin lymphoma, overcome a brain tumor and survived cardiac arrest following bypass surgery.
Specter rose to prominence in the 1960s as an aggressive Philadelphia prosecutor and as an assistant counsel to the Warren Commission, developing the single-bullet theory that posited just one bullet struck both President Kennedy and Texas Gov. John Connally an assumption critical to the argument that presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. The theory remains controversial and was the focus of Oliver Stones 1991 movie JFK.
In 1987, Specter helped thwart the Supreme Court nomination of former federal appeals Judge Robert H. Bork earning him conservative enemies who still bitterly refer to such rejections as being borked.
But four years later, Specter was criticized by liberals for his tough questioning of Anita Hill at Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings and for accusing her of committing flat-out perjury. The nationally televised interrogation incensed womens groups and nearly cost him his seat in 1992.
Specter, who had battled cancer, was Pennsylvanias longest-serving senator when Democrats picked then-U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak over him in the 2010 primary, despite Specters endorsements by President Barack Obama and other Democratic leaders. Sestak lost Specters seat to conservative Republican Rep. Pat Toomey by 2 percentage points.
A political moderate, Specter was swept into the Senate in the Reagan landslide of 1980.
He took credit for helping to defeat President Clintons national health care plan the complexities of which he highlighted in a gigantic chart that hung on his office wall for years afterward and helped lead the investigation into Gulf War syndrome, the name given to a collection of symptoms experienced by veterans of the war that include fatigue, memory loss, pain and difficulty sleeping. Following the Iran-Contra scandal, he pushed legislation that created the inspectors general of the CIA.
As a senior member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, Specter pushed for increased funding for stem-cell research, breast cancer and Alzheimers disease, and supported several labor-backed initiatives in a GOP-led Congress. He also doggedly sought federal funds for local projects in his home state.
Specter was not shy about bucking fellow Republicans.
See the original post:
Longtime GOP Senate moderate Arlen Specter dies
Posted By richards on October 13, 2012
TODAY
BATESBURG BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FALL FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today, downtown Batesburg. Chili cook-off, scarecrow contest, antique tractor display, childrens activities, live music, vendors and more. (803) 730-5478
WALK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 9 a.m. today at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Free; information fair will be held before and after the walk. Late registration at 8 a.m. http://www.columbiasc.net
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK: 9 a.m.-noon today at Caughman Road Park, 2800 Trotter Road, Hopkins. T-shirts, $10. Sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Commission, proceeds will benefit the Palmetto Health Foundation. (803) 738-0400
FALL HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND PICKIN PARTY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Barbecue (chicken and three styles of pork), music, entertainment, antique tractor parade and craft demonstrations. Chicken plates, $10; pork sampler plates, $10; plate with one style of cue, $7; sandwiches and chips, $5. (803) 898-4952; http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
STILL STANDING SURVIVORS LUNCHEON: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Guest speaker will be Deadra Malloy, project coordinator for P.O.S.I.T.I.V.E. Voices. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter, the event is in support of HIV/AIDS, cancer and domestic violence survivors. $40; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SC HIV/AIDS Council. http://www.akairmo.org/stillstanding.html
LATINOS Y MAS! FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. Family friendly multicultural celebration will feature childrens activities, arts and crafts, DJ, international foods, fashion and demonstrations. (803) 736-6070 or (803) 231-1142
INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St. German food, beer, dancers, music, childrens activities and more. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank, Midlands Council for Foster Children and the Incarnation Lutheran Church Foundation. (803) 256-2381
LAKE CAROLINA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: 2-5 p.m. today at Lake Carolinas Village Green. Proceeds will benefit Childrens Charities of the Midlands. Advance tickets, $30; age 12 and younger, $15; at the door, $35/$20. (803) 561-0915; http://www.lakecarolinawineandfood.com
OKTOBERFEST ON MAIN: 5 p.m. today, downtown Sumter. Live music, German food and beer. Advance tickets, $10; $15 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sumter County Gallery of Art. (803) 436-2640; http://www.oktoberfestsumter.com
Continued here:
Community calendar for the Midlands, Oct. 13
Posted By richards on October 12, 2012
TODAY
MAYORS CAMPAIGN AGAINST BREAST CANCER ISABEL LAW BREAKFAST: 6-9 a.m. today in the Columbia City Hall parking lot, 1737 Main St. On the menu: bacon, eggs, sausage, liver pudding, hash browns, grits, pancakes, biscuits, coffee and juice; $7. Proceeds will benefit Bosom Buddies, an organization that assists women in need of mastectomy camisoles or other post-surgical needs.
INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, Saturday and noon-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St. German food, beer, dancers, music, childrens activities and more. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank, Midlands Council for Foster Children and the Incarnation Lutheran Church Foundation. (803) 256-2381
FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. today at Polo Road Park, 730 Polo Road. Games, candy, food and fun for all ages; free. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank. (803) 736-1657
CAROLINA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY FALL CARNIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at Carolina Springs Elementary School, 6180 Platt Springs Road, Lexington. Carnival games, bounce house, face painting, food, silent auction. Free; all-play wristbands, $8; $15 at the door. (803) 821-5100
NEW PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at New Providence Elementary School, 1118 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington. Inflatable rides, games, prizes, costume contest, laser tag and a pumpkin patch. $10 in advance; $12 at the door; family of three, $25. (803) 821-3300
HAPPY HOUR HISTORY TOURS OF THE VISTA: 5:30 p.m. today, meet next to Gervais & Vine, 620 Gervais St. Guided walking tours include cocktail and appetizer stops along the way. $25; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $20. Reservations encouraged. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org
FALL CONCERT SERIES: 7 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 9, Town Center Common, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch Roads. Free concert series kicks off tonight with R&B, soul and Motown sounds from Fantasy. http://www.villageatsandhill.com
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 28 and Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. Hours are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Oct. 31. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20; Sundays, $10-$15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
SATURDAY
Here is the original post:
Community calendar for the Midlands, Oct. 12
Posted By simmons on October 11, 2012
11-10-2012 09:34 RT's Gayane Chichakyan talks to John Esposito, former consultant to US state department, discussing America's current foreign policy. RT LIVE Subscribe to RT! Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Google+ RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios
Visit link:
'Oil
Posted By richards on October 11, 2012
So Kiss Me Already, Herschel Gertz!
OCT. 12 & 13 Northern Intercultural Spiritual Experiences, of Champlin, along with a grant from Metropolitan Regional Arts Council presents, So Kiss Me Already, Herschel Gertz! a new solo show by Minneapolis actor/writer Amy Salloway. The show is based loosely on her own adolescent experience of being forcibly shipped off by her parents to a very observant Jewish summer camp. Recommended for audiences ages 13 and older. Showtime both evenings is 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general seating and $25 for reserved. Appearing at Champlin United Methodist Church, 921 Downs Road. Info: Sally at 763-421-5166 or mnnise@gmail.com.
Dracula
OCT. 12 28 Dracula opens Oct.12 and runs through Oct. 28 at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, 420 East Main Street, Anoka. Tickets for the production and reservations can be made by calling the box office at 763-422-1838 or by visiting the Lyric Arts website at http://www.lyricarts.org.
Word of Peace festival
OCT. 12 The Word of Peace Church Fall is Friday, Oct. 12, from noon to 8 p.m. Featuring games, prizes and food. NEW this year: Peace Pumpkin Patch and special hours (noon to 4 p.m.) for kids 5 and under.
HC vehicle auction
OCT. 13 Hennepin County Purchasing and Contract Services and partnering municipalities are hosting a vehicle auction Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Manheim Minneapolis location at 8001 Jefferson Highway in Maple Grove. Registration for bidders is from 8 to 10 a.m. Specifics about the auction are available at http://www.manheim.com.
Autumn Woods Classic
OCT. 13 The Annual Autumn Wood Classic takes place Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. The Classic features a 10K run, 5K run/walk and 1K kids run. Team 5K and 10K categories are also available. Family activities include musical entertainment, climbing wall, kids obstacle course, crafts and displays. Cost for the 10K and 5K races is $29 for day-of registration and just $23 for pre-registration. Cost for the 1K kids run is $9 day-of and just $5 for pre-registration. The pre-registration deadline is Oct. 8. For more information visit http://www.ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-6700. Volunteers also are needed, call 763-559-6706.
Continue reading here:
Champlin-Dayton Calendar
Posted By richards on October 11, 2012
TODAY
LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Sandy Knowles, from the State Librarys Talking Book Services, will speak on resources for seniors and those with disabilities such as visual difficulties. Free; RSVP at info@capitalseniorcenter.com.
HISTORIC HAUNTINGS: 6-8:30 tonight at Elmwood Cemetery. Historic Columbia Foundation guides will offer 30-minute tours, childrens crafts, snacks and Halloween-related activities. $10; children, $5; HCF members, $5/$3. http://cemeterytours.eventbrite.com
FRIDAY
MAYORS CAMPAIGN AGAINST BREAST CANCER ISABEL LAW BREAKFAST: 6-9 a.m. Friday in the Columbia City Hall parking lot, 1737 Main St. On the menu: bacon, eggs, sausage, liver pudding, hash browns, grits, pancakes, biscuits, coffee and juice. $7; advance tickets available at City Hall; Public Works, 2910 Colonial Drive; Washington Square, 1136 Washington St. Pre-orders deadline is noon today; call (803) 545-3800 or email lrmcvean@columbiasc.net. Proceeds will benefit Bosom Buddies, an organization that assists women in need of mastectomy camisoles or other post-surgical needs.
INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and noon-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St. German food, beer, dancers, music, childrens activities and more. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank, Midlands Council for Foster Children and the Incarnation Lutheran Church Foundation. (803) 256-2381
FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at Polo Road Park, 730 Polo Road. Games, candy, food and fun for all ages; free. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank. (803) 736-1657
CAROLINA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY FALL CARNIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at Carolina Springs Elementary School, 6180 Platt Springs Road, Lexington. Carnival games, bounce house, face painting, food, silent auction. Free; all-play wristbands, $8; $15 at the door. (803) 821-5100
NEW PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at New Providence Elementary School, 1118 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington. Inflatable rides, games, prizes, costume contest, laser tag and a pumpkin patch. $10 in advance; $12 at the door; family of three, $25. (803) 821-3300
HAPPY HOUR HISTORY TOURS OF THE VISTA: 5:30 p.m. Friday, meet next to Gervais & Vine, 620 Gervais St. Guided walking tours include cocktail and appetizer stops along the way. $25; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $20. Reservations encouraged. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org
Go here to see the original:
Community calendar for the Midlands, Oct. 11
Posted By richards on October 10, 2012
Autumn bird walks slated
Tomorrow, Oct. 13, and Oct. 20 and 27, at 7:30 a.m., Audubon Greenwich at 613 Riversville Road is offering a true birding experience with Luke Tiller.
Birders meet in main building parking area to start on-site or depart for nearby birding locations.
No charge, but RSVP required to luke.tiller@gmail.com. For more information, call 203-869-5272, ext.239.
Coastal cleanup scheduled
Tomorrow, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., volunteers are needed for the Greenwich Green and Clean International Coastal Cleanup.
All shoreline trash/litter to be picked up and brought to a table at the gatehouse for a coastal inventory.
For information contact grgeenclean@aol.com.
Help with college admissions essay
Tomorrow, Oct.13 at 11 a.m., The Friends of the Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road, in the Community Room of the Library are presenting "How to jump start your college admissions essay," featuring a free workshop for high school seniors with Michele Turk, on how to write a winning college admissions essay. For more information, or to sign up, call 203-622-6883.
Read the original here:
Record
Proudly Powered by WordPress | Theme by The Cloisters | Entries RSS Comments RSS
