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| L-R: Rep Mike Michaud, Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Kate Braestrup, Maine Warden Service Col. Joel Wilkinson, and U.S. Marshal Noel March. |
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:02:14 AM
Michael Michaud
Insider Trading Bill Awaiting Action
In November, a CBS 60 Minutes expose reported on the unfortunate
practice of Members of Congress using their influence and power to make a
profit with non-public information. While the Securities in Exchange
Act of 1934 banned insider trading on Wall Street, its application to
elected officials is often disputed.
Feb 3, 2012 - 3:40:26 PM
Guest Column
Preempt Iran -- At All Costs!
A pre-emptive attack against Iran would exert
non-lethal and short-term cost, but would boost Israel's long-term
strategic image. It would also provide a tailwind for the opposition to
the ayatollahs' regime. Will Israel embrace the legacy of Ben-Gurion and
Begin, or that of their opponents?
Feb 3, 2012 - 3:37:36 PM
International
The World Business and Development Awards
The World Business and
Development Awards today launched a call for nominations for successful
business initiatives that are in line with the Rio+20 UN Conference on
Sustainable Development. All organisations, regardless of size or
location, engaged in innovative business models that are delivering both
commercial success and helping improve social, economic and
environmental conditions are eligible to apply online by 25th March 2012
Feb 3, 2012 - 3:34:04 PM
National
House Passes Long-term Reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration
Congressman Mike Michaud voted against a four-year reauthorization of
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which passed the full House
of Representatives by a vote of 248-169 this morning. The bill included
controversial provisions to make it tougher for workers to form unions.
Feb 3, 2012 - 3:29:50 PM
News
Michaud Acts to Protect Unemployment Aid
Congressman Mike
Michaud will offer a motion to ensure that funding for unemployment
insurance (UI) is used only to provide assistance for the more than 13
million Americans currently out of work.
Feb 2, 2012 - 2:18:08 AM
News
19 New England legislators send letter to Secretary of Commerce
Congressman Michaud joined
with 18 New England legislators urging Secretary of Commerce John
Bryson's help in preventing the collapse of the region's historic
groundfishing industry.
Feb 2, 2012 - 2:15:39 AM
Scheme of Things
Experiencing Magic
There was no particular reason why I thought five was the correct
number. But, it seemed an appropriate age to take my granddaughter to
her first Nutcracker. So, right after her fifth birthday, she and I, and
her mom, went to a matinee performance of the Colorado Ballet.
Feb 1, 2012 - 2:39:13 PM
International
The Shamrak Report
On January 9th, at an event marking the 47th anniversary of the
founding of Fatah, Mohammed Hussein, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem,
vehemently called for the killing of Jews. He declared, "The hour of
judgment will not come until you fight the Jews... The Jews will hide
behind the stone and behind the tree. The stone and the tree will cry,
'Oh Muslim, Oh Servant of God, this is a Jew behind me, come and kill
him.'"
Feb 1, 2012 - 2:57:21 AM
National
China's Illegal Trade Practices Threaten Over 2,000 Maine Jobs
The reports also found
that another 1.6 million U.S. jobs, including 2,077 jobs in Maine, are
at risk unless China is forced to play by the rules.
Feb 1, 2012 - 2:55:18 AM
Michael Devolin
Israel Is An Island Entire Of Itself
Israel and her Jewish population, if one is
to believe the Arab-Muslim view, have no right to exist in the Middle
East. Those Arab-Muslims who kill Jews, whether they live or die in the
process of committing such an atrocity, are honoured as heroes in the
Islamic world.
Jan 31, 2012 - 12:27:32 AM
Laura on Life
Saga of the Cheese
That bag of cheese curds used to be an ordinary bag of cheese curds
settled amongst its friends in a grocery store's refrigerated dairy
case. It had a life of ease only disturbed when a distracted shopper's
fingers ran across its label on the way to the more popular sharp white
cheddars.
Jan 31, 2012 - 12:25:48 AM
Guest Column
Settlements Freeze - an Obstacle to Peace!
Abu Mazen's September 23, 2011 UN speech and the Palestinian
Authority's education system reaffirm the fact that Jewish settlements
within pre-1967 Israel - and not in Judea and Samaria (J&S) - are
the root cause of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Jan 31, 2012 - 12:23:57 AM
National
Kennedy Home in Hyannis Gifted to the EMK Institute
This
generous gift fulfills a promise made by Senator Kennedy to his mother
Rose that the home be preserved for charitable use. This property was
the backdrop to some of the most memorable events in Kennedy history and
a team of experts in national historic preservation will be assembled,
lead by a renowned presidential historian, to provide guidance on
programming and operations of the home.
Jan 31, 2012 - 12:20:18 AM
International
Sheva Brachot in Netzer
This past Friday it was freezing, the wind was strong and
especially cold, but nothing would succeed in stopping the festivities of
the sheva brachot for the newlyweds, uniting the Katsover and
Messika families.
Jan 31, 2012 - 12:17:56 AM
Down the Road
Snow hiking and cross-country skiing and icy driveways
"The (Appalachian) trail was completed
in August 1937 when the Civilian Conservation Corps connected the ridge
between Spaulding and Sugarloaf Mountains in
Maine."
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:27:53 AM
M Stevens-David
Medicine in Maine
I have been whinging, whining and weeping for the past week. Why?
Well, it all began last Friday with my yearly mammogram. I guess it's
nature's payback for writing that "Bra" story
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:25:22 AM
Jim Kouri
CIA officer, author charged with revealing covert officers' identities
"Prior to publication of his book, The Reluctant Spy: My Secret Life
in the CIA's War on Terror, [John] Kiriakou submitted a draft manuscript
in July 2008 to the CIA's Publication Review Board (PRB). In an attempt
to trick the CIA into allowing him to publish information regarding a
classified investigative technique, Kiriakou allegedly lied to the PRB
by falsely claiming that the technique was fictional and that he had
never heard of it before."
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:23:20 AM
Education
The Lack of Financial Education in Today's Youth
If schools take the time
to help children realize the importance of saving money and the
financial decisions that will help them in the future, we might be able
to prevent some of these children from finding financial distress.
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:20:37 AM
Education
5 Things To Improve Education for Kids
According to Lisa Graham
Keegan, a senior advisor to National School Choice Week and the former
superintendent of public instruction in Arizona, there are five things
that parents can do to immediately improve their children's chances of
success in their current schools
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:17:43 AM
Guest Column
A Return to Andalusia
The collapse of Israeli-Palestinian agreements from the 1993 Oslo
Accords until today stems from the fact that both Israeli and US leaders
ignore the real root of the conflict. The heart of the conflict is the
denial of the existence - and not the size - of any non-Muslim entity on
land that, in the eyes of Muslims, is Waqf - an inalienable religious
land endowment.
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:15:58 AM
J. Grant Swank
Troubled Times? Trust God
Do not try to understand what is going on when you have faith in God. "Lean not unto your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:13:18 AM
International
The Shamrak Report
Several days after a hack attack by Saudi and other Arab hackers
against the web sites of El Al and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Israel's
hacker group, "IDF-Team", struck back against web sites of large banks
in the United Arab Emirates and in Gaza. The same group hit the sites of
the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, and Tadawul, the Saudi stock
exchange site. The group threatened to take down even more sites in Arab
countries, as the cyber war between Israel and its Arab enemies heated
up. "We will decide on our next actions based on the actions of the
terrorists, who seek to interfere with normal life in Israel."
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:10:43 AM
State
Maine Students Offered West Point Appointments
Steven
W. Bilodeau, a student at Greenville High School and resident of
Greenville, and Michael Gerard St. Denis, a student at Phillips Exeter
Academy and a resident of Auburn, will be offered an appointment to the
United States Military Academy at West Point.
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:07:05 AM
Jim Kouri
DHS intelligence gathering should be localized
Instead of increasing its interaction with foreign nations' law
enforcement and intelligence agencies, the Department of Homeland
Security should focus on building relationships with local police
agencies and private-sector security departments in order to secure
infrastructure and U.S. borders, say security experts.
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:05:02 AM
Today in History
January 29 - Today in History
Today is January 29. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:00:00 AM
Local
Essential Air Service program impacts 4 Maine communities
"Businesses need access to convenient and dependable air service. A
company getting ready to expand its operations will not consider an
inaccessible community. A business in rural America cannot compete
effectively if a lack of air service prevents access to the rest of the
country."
Jan 28, 2012 - 5:38:53 AM
Jim Kouri
Deadly, violent illegal aliens deserve no favors, says US lawmaker
This criminal alien was released in the United States because the
Obama administration had halted deportations to Haiti in January 2010
and the federal government was not able to deport him back to Haiti due
to two Supreme Court decisions that require the release of dangerous
illegal and criminal immigrants back into American communities when they
cannot be removed to their native country in the "reasonably
foreseeable future."
Jan 28, 2012 - 5:27:42 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Wishing and Hoping
Years after Disneyland was built, after the completion of Walt Disney
World, the story goes that someone went up to Mike Vance, Creative
Director for Walt Disney Studios and said, "Isn't it too bad Walt Disney
didn't live to see this?" Without pausing, he replied, "But he did see
it, that's why it's here."
Jan 26, 2012 - 3:28:00 PM
State
Michaud Praises President's New Trade Enforcement Initiative
I
applaud the prioritization of trade enforcement by the administration,
but more must be done. China's persistent violation of international
trade law, combined with an increasingly global economy, makes trade
enforcement now more important than ever.
Jan 26, 2012 - 3:04:04 AM
Education
Behavioral Expert Beverly Flaxington
As January becomes February,
this year is proving to be just like all the others for many, as they
skip the gym or find themselves buying another pack of cigarettes. An
estimated forty percent of Americans make New Year's resolutions, but
nearly half of them admit to fully giving up by the end of the month.
Jan 26, 2012 - 2:50:35 AM
Guest Column
Good, Bad and Ugly anti-Semites
Good anti-Semites express freely their prejudicial feelings
toward Jews. I admire people who have an opinion and openly express it,
regardless of their political inclinations. I welcome and respect any
opinion, even if it is based on lack of factual knowledge. When an
opinion is expressed it is opened for discussion. Discussions facilitate
growth and change for the better.
Jan 26, 2012 - 2:47:36 AM
State
Michaud Reacts to State of the Union Address
But
any progress this year and in the years ahead will require changing the
way Washington works. Sitting together is nice, but bipartisanship
needs to extend to the halls of Congress, committee rooms, floor debate,
and beyond.
Jan 26, 2012 - 2:44:46 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Don't Ask About EET Schools in China
So, to all you foreigners who have read anything I have written about EET, please be advised that I have no interest in hearing your tears unless you are prepared to provide me with your 'bona fides', and I have no interest in wasting time writing personally for you what I have already made publicly available.
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:15:28 AM
Laura on Life
A Lesson In Buoyancy
"No-oo," he said as if he was talking to a moron. "I'm trying to BUILD a boat!" I would have chastised him for his sassiness, but I could see the future in this scenario, and I knew it wouldn't be long before he got his come-uppance.
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:12:40 AM
Business
'Mompreuners' Launch Guavamitts mittens for kids
Two "mompreuners" have launched into the baby market with their eco-friendly baby essentials. Their flagship product guavamitts is the world's first smart, stay on baby mitten! The Portland, Oregon, based company has gone beyond simple safety and functionality to create a product that is also educational, sustainable and fashionable!
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:09:48 AM
State
Michaud Welcomes Mainer as Guest Chaplain in House
We do not derive our identity as Americans from our color or our creed, from our wealth or power, nor even from the land itself (though we do love the land); rather, by your grace, America is America through its words
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:04:03 AM
Guest Column
Quimby's Green Folly
It is unfortunate that Maine's elected representatives are not speaking
out on the issue of the Quimby proposal for a national park in Northern
Maine. Considering how much they claim to work for the "people of Maine"
the lack of action on this issue speaks volumes.
Jan 24, 2012 - 10:48:02 AM
National
Obama Nominates Mainer to Appeals Court
President Obama has nominated William Kayatta,
Jr. of Cape Elizabeth to be a Circuit Court Judge on the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the First Circuit.
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:52:52 AM
Jim Kouri
Muslim Brotherhood, other Islamists win big in Egypt's elections
Salafists are gaining more and more power
in Egypt following the ouster of President Mubarak. In Gaza, Salafist jihadists consider Hamas too moderate in spite of Hamas' terrorist tactics. Salifists have an absolute
commitment to jihad, and their number-one target is America.
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:50:41 AM
State
Lumber Agreement requires Enforcement
"All our lumber industry wants is a level
playing field and an extension of the SLA can provide that. But it is
critical that we enforce this agreement. Canadian violations have hurt
domestic operations throughout our country. The U.S. must do a better
job of enforcement to make this extension a success." - Rep Michaud
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:45:11 AM
Education
February G.E.A.R. Parent Network Workshops in Maine
G.E.A.R is offering the following workshops in Penobscot,
Piscataquis, Southern Aroostook and Washington Counties this spring. For
full workshop descriptions and other class listings, visit the G.E.A.R
website. All G.E.A.R. workshops are FREE to parents, grandparents or
caregivers of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns.
Jan 23, 2012 - 11:25:25 PM
State
Mainer Nominated to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti
President Obama has announced his intent to
nominate Pamela White to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti.
Additional information supplied by the White House on White, whose home
state is Maine, can be found inside.
Jan 23, 2012 - 10:22:44 PM
Down the Road
Cougar in Maine, to be or not to be
"The last time an
Eastern cougar was shot and killed in Maine was 1938. Now, it has been
declared extinct. Yet, hundreds of people believe they've seen them.
Meet a couple of those people and U.S. Fish and Wildlife expert Mark
McCollough."
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:41:13 AM
R.P. BenDedek
'China', and Western Ignorance.
I don't know where I wrote it, but the fact is, that during these
cold winter days, there is no sun, just clouds. The night sky however is
perfectly clear but that doesn't help heat the hot water. Point being:
Like everyone else I have to boil up pots of water in the morning or
evening so that I can have a wash.
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:37:12 AM
Ed Feulner
Top Ten, But Falling
The deterioration of the U.S. score on freedom from corruption is
especially troubling. Blame the government (read: taxpayer) bailouts of
troubled industries such as automakers. These create the perception of
corruption. As far as many Americans are considered , it's politically
well-connected companies and special-interest groups who get the breaks.
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:20:36 AM
J. Grant Swank
God's Strength is Real
There are those times. What does the Christian then do? Let Jesus smile upon your tears, healing you from top to toe. He will do
just that for Jesus loves you more than you will ever know.
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:17:44 AM
Guest Column
The 2012 Intra-Muslim Predicament
Intra-Muslim violence is gleaned through entrenched hate-education
and Islam's attitude toward apostates. According to Prof. Bernard Lewis,
the world's leading authority on Islam, "Apostasy was a crime as well
as a sin, and the apostate was damned both in this world and the next.
His crime was treason - desertion and betrayal of the community....
Jan 22, 2012 - 4:15:04 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Photo of the Week: The Triomphe of True Love
Jan 22, 2012 - 12:02:52 AM
Today in History
January 22 - Today in History
Today is January 22. Here's what happened on this day in history.
Jan 22, 2012 - 12:00:00 AM
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