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There are two currently untapped local resources. One, is the young people, who can give us all insight into 'their' world, thoughts and opinions. The other is the Seniors. Retired people need to keep active, and they have so much to share. We especially invite them to take up our offer of input. Old people are a wealth of stories, anecdotes and history, not to mention 'wisdom'.
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:40:45 AM
Community
Photo of the Day - 'God Complex'
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:02:42 AM
Paul Streitz
Milton Friedman's Smoot-Hawley Lie
Milton Friedman, Noble Prize winning economist, was for the duration of his life the main pitchman for Free Trade. Friedman won his academic reputation with his publication of A Monetary History of the United States, 1967-1960. In it, he accurately attributes the cause of the Great Depression to the restrictive monetary policies of the Federal Reserve.
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:35:34 AM
State
Michaud Pushes for Full Funding of LIHEAP
Energy is a basic need, and without LIHEAP assistance, low-income families, the disabled, and senior citizens face the impossible choice between paying their home energy bills or affording other basic necessities such as prescription drugs, housing, and food.
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:30:43 AM
Jim Kouri
Investigating Terrorist Bombing Incidents
As occurred during the aftermath of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing in New York, the actual search of the scene of an explosion is possibly the most important aspect of the investigation.
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:25:03 AM
Thomas Brewton
What the Fed's Mission Ought To Be
The underlying principle is that an elite of Keynesian macroeconomists at the Fed Board cannot do a better job of managing the economy than the hundreds of millions of individuals down where the rubber meets the road.
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:20:04 AM
Ed Feulner
The Status of the U.S. - Korea Relationship in 2010
Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., is President of The Heritage Foundation. These remarks were delivered as a presentation to members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and invited guests at a meeting sponsored by the Asan Institute in Seoul, Korea.
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:12:05 AM
Guest Column
For the Love of God and Children
Far be it from me to be able to make a true and accurate judgment of the goings on in anyone's household or marriage, or to self righteously condemn or condone anyone's divorce, but saint's preserve us, how is it possible for parents to put their own ill feelings and needs above the right of a child to a full and happy life?
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:10:43 AM
J. Grant Swank
Islamic Obsession
OBSESSION is one of the most informative web sites regarding the deceitful ploys of Islam.
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:05:34 AM
Today in History
March 20 - Today in History
Today is March 20. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:00:00 AM
Laura on Life
The Big Red Machines
The big red machines are at least somewhat better than mine because the loading and unloading is all done at chest level - no bending and twisting or lifting with your back.
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:30:13 AM
William Jud
Desperately Seeking Nobody
The theme song of one of the James Bond films tells me "Nobody does it better." So if I want an 'It' upgrade, I need to find Nobody to do the job.
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:27:17 AM
Jim Kouri
The 10 Best States for Teen Drivers
Car accident statistics repeatedly reveal that people aged fifteen to twenty are at an increased risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident than any other group.
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:23:52 AM
M Stevens-David
Discontented Americans
We no longer want the simple things in life. We want bigger cars, larger houses, more money. Two people live in houses that have four bedrooms, three baths, and formal and informal living rooms.
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:20:08 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Finding Myself in China Chapter 2
The Title "Finding Myself in China" is a play on words, because from February of 2003 when I came to China with the purpose of staying just one year, until August 2007 when I commenced to write the first draft of this book, I have literally 'found myself'. These past 7 years (2003-2010) have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:15:07 AM
Olympia Snowe
Snowe Welcomes Decision to Keep Portland Pirates in Maine
The Cumberland County Civic Center signed a two year lease with the American Hockey League Franchise.
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:10:28 AM
J. Grant Swank
Naznet Laid Bare to Nazarene Seminary & Bible College
The heresies posted on NazNet have been communicated to the Nazarene Theological Seminary administration and faculty, Kansas City, MO, as well as the Nazarene Bible College administration and faculty, Colorado Springs, CO.
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:05:31 AM
Community
Photo of the Day - Jinji Lake in Suzhou
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:02:00 AM
Today in History
March 19 - Today in History
Today is March 19. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:00:00 AM
State
Water System Improvement Investments in Mars Hill and Norway
Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that Maine is receiving investments for projects designed to protect public health by improving water quality and public sanitation services.
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:09:20 PM
Entertainment
Good Grandpa
It was obvious to me that Gramps has his hands full with the child screaming for candy, cookies, fruit, cereal and soda in their respective aisles.
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:30:39 AM
State
Michaud Urges STB to Hold MMA Hearing in Aroostook County
I sincerely appreciate the decision by the Surface Transportation Board to hold a public hearing this spring in Maine on the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway's application to abandon 223 miles of rail line.
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:25:37 AM
Maine Politics
The People & The Constitution vs. Mike Michaud & Nancy Pelosi
This Congress and President seems to be at war with the Constitution. From the President's criticism of the US Supreme Court during the State of the Union, ignoring the separation of powers to this attempt to circumvent our Nation's greatest document. Maybe they should go back to civics 101 and learn how a bill becomes a law.
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:20:16 AM
Jim Kouri
Unemployment Tied to Lack of Immigration Enforcement
The 2010 Forecast: Hope for little and expect even less. This train of unrestricted growth and wild-eyed spending has been out of control for years now
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:15:42 AM
Olympia Snowe
Snowe and Rockefeller Unveil Comprehensive cybersecurity legislation
The legislation is the culmination of a year's worth of consultation and input from cybersecurity experts in the private sector, government and civil liberties community. The bill is scheduled to be marked-up on March 24, 2010.
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:10:04 AM
J. Grant Swank
Naznet forbids me to read its code of Christian Ethics
With this particular post, it is my hope that these persons will read the Christian Code of Ethics as related to NazNet and posted on the Internet. In that, they will see the huge ethical gap between NazNet and the code
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:05:49 AM
Community
Photo of the Day - Super Ships
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:02:04 AM
Today in History
March 18 - Today in History
Today is March 18. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Mar 18, 2010 - 12:00:00 AM
State
Maine to Receive $41 Million Bond Allocation for School Construction
Maine will receive $41,368,000 in allocation authority to issue qualified school construction bonds under the Recovery Act.
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:04:03 PM
Ed Feulner
Shortchanging Our Students on History Civics
There's no mystery as to why today's college seniors lack basic knowledge of American history and institutions.
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:20:57 AM
Michael Michaud
Michaud Leads Effort to Support Proven Private Sector Job Creation Agency
In a letter signed by 17 of his colleagues, Michaud urged the House Budget Committee to provide the Economic Development Administration (EDA) the support necessary to aid in the nation's economic recovery.
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:15:17 AM
Entertainment
Postcards from China 11: Greetings 'A Ge'
In Amercan when Chinese children are adopted it is always a beautiful thing. Do Chinese people adopt from America? Abolutely, and I am living proof. I was recently adopted and it was decided upon after a few beers. My name is now Wang L. Da Hai. Let me tell you the story.
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:10:46 AM
Entertainment
Frog Tales
From an unknown original author and received in an email; published by R.P. BenDedek (filling in for the editor), comes this reworking of an old song.
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:07:08 AM
J. Grant Swank
Obama Decapitates America
Obama is the most exemplary Muslim on the planet in that he has reached the pinnacle, weighs in against grassroots intelligent citizens and threatens with the most caustic retaliations if one crosses his plots.
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:05:46 AM
Community
Photo of the Day - Ancient Chinese Battle Dress
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:02:16 AM
Today in History
March 17 - Today in History
Today is March 17. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:00:00 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--What Basics?
The cyclical and now ubiquitously appearing phrase, back to basics, ignites supporters. The reasonableness of returning to previously successful principles, ethics, systems, accountability, approaches, or you-name-it, appears a tantalizing remedy for our individual or collective woes.
Mar 16, 2010 - 6:17:00 PM
Community
Deadline Approaching for Maine Students to Participate in Congressional Art Competition
Today, Congressman Mike Michaud joined the Maine Arts Commission to encourage Maine students to participate in this year's Congressional Art Competition.
Mar 16, 2010 - 4:53:18 PM
State
Snowe, Wyden Introduce Bill to Train Nanotech Workers
The Promote Nanotechnology in Schools Act directs the National Science Foundation to establish a grant program that provides schools, community colleges, two and four year colleges and universities and other educational institutions with up to $400,000 to purchase nanotechnology equipment and materials.
Mar 16, 2010 - 7:53:43 AM
Opinion
Lesbian 'Daddy' Kills Four Year Old
Jandre Botha, a four year old from Johannesburg, South Africa was beaten to death for refusing to call his mother's lesbian lover "Daddy."
Mar 16, 2010 - 12:44:49 AM
M Stevens-David
Spring: A Poem by M. Stevens-David
The Main Spring is not the Maine Spring?
Mar 16, 2010 - 12:30:13 AM
Maine Politics
Health Care Reform or Political Opportunism?
Levesque: Mainers don't want it. Pelosi Does. Congressman Michaud, who do you choose?
Mar 16, 2010 - 12:25:17 AM
Entertainment
Growing up without a cell phone!!
Original Author Unknown and sent in an email by 'Avoice'. Posted by R.P. BenDedek who is filling in for the Editor
Mar 16, 2010 - 12:15:26 AM
J. Grant Swank
Muslims: Jews Can't Pray
When my wife and I toured Israel in 1966, we prayed wherever we wished. But now it is quite different for both Jews and Gentiles, except controlling Islamics.
Mar 16, 2010 - 12:05:21 AM
Community
Photo of the Day - Glasshouse Mountains Q'ld
Mar 16, 2010 - 12:02:47 AM
Today in History
March 16 - Today in History
Today is March 16. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Mar 16, 2010 - 12:00:00 AM
Michael Michaud
130 Members of Congress Push for Action on China Currency Manipulation
Bipartisan coalition signs Michaud/Ryan letter urging Secs. Geithner and Locke to take immediate action
Mar 15, 2010 - 10:55:23 AM
Notices
Robinson Ballet Live 2010
Robinson Ballet Artistic Director/Choreographer, Maureen Lynch brings you, La Boutique Fantasque (The strange or fantastic toyshop).
Mar 15, 2010 - 10:23:51 AM
Opinion
Rules of Life for Kids
This was received in an email and claims to have been spoken by Bill Gates. Whether or not it was is irrelevant. The message it contains is surely a must for all kids today.
Mar 15, 2010 - 12:10:52 AM
J. Grant Swank
Fighting Youth Crime
It's back to what works. Kids in Sunday school and worship works. Kids being shown proper home discipline works. Kids active in school programs works. This is not according to Dr. James Dobson Studies. It's according to a research just handed media from the University of Washington.
Mar 15, 2010 - 12:05:52 AM
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