Wanted: An FDR for the 21st Century (Blogcritics.org)
The speech FDR gave in '36 would be shocking, even political suicide, in 2007. Where did we go wrong? A friend of mine, not long ago, was discharged from a major oil company (in the top 20 largest US corporations) after a freak accident. This, despite a spotless record and fast advancement up the management chain. The dismissal was from the corporate office itself and was idiosyncratic and so …
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Carrick couple sentenced in neglect of bulldog (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
A Carrick couple have been sentenced to attend anger management classes and 50 hours of community service for neglecting and torturing a dog.
Source: pittsburghlive.com

France's hidden discrimination (International Herald Tribune)
France must learn how to include all of its people in the country's social, economic and political life. Diversity is no longer one option, but the only option.
Source: www.iht.com

Antenna in church steeple stirs neighborhood anger (Eagle-Tribune Online)
NORTH ANDOVER - Some residents are upset First Calvary Baptist Church allowed a cell antenna to be installed in its steeple without letting them know and are threatening Sunday morning protests at the church.
Source: www.eagletribune.com