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Yum! Mushrooms. Who doesn’t like them (if cooked properly, even kids will eat them). The problem? Well, the Epicurious blog has an article on the joys of mushroom picking. It seems that a lot of yuppies in the Pacific Northwest have decided that the economic downswing is a good reason to take up this hobby. […]
Everyday we are reading and watching the news. Recently, it has focused on the problem of Bullying and how far it is going. Phoebe Prince took her life following a copy cat case in New Hampshire. Next, we hear of a couple of 11-year-olds who are taking their lives. It is sad and everyone says […]
In his recent ABC news opinion column, “Want to Stop Bullies?†Lee Dye cites new studies that claim that: Girls are more likely than boys to intervene to stop bullying than boys are. Girls intervene more because they’re expected to by their parents, best friends and favorite teachers. Popular males are more likely to pick […]
As reported in separate stories by Yadira Betances and Margo Sullivan in the New Hampshire Eagle Tribune, some middle schools are effectively implementing anti-bullying programs. There are some differences in the programs to stop bullies, but both have the seven elements crucial to success. 1. The programs specify what acceptable and not acceptable behavior is […]
In October of 2006, in the wake of the New Jersey Supreme Court decision discussed below, I published this article. Today, since gay marriage (as well as gay rights in general) is once again generating hot headlines (see news and blog links below) I thought it would be appropriate to once again air my views […]
New Hampshire local politician Crow Dickinson is being crucified for uttering some inconvenient truths about divorce and domestic violence–“There are a lot of women who use [domestic violence] as a gimmick in divorce proceedings.” Hundreds have responded to Fathers & Families’ Recent Action Alert to write letters in support of Dickinson. To write a letter […]
By Stephen Marks, Special To The Stiletto Blog Everyone’s complaining about how lackluster John McCain’s campaign has been. Well, I’m here to shake things up with the launch of a new 527, pH for America, and our first ad, “The REAL Barack Obama,†that will have liberals whooping and hollering “Swiftboat!†and “Willie Horton.†The […]
New Jersey art dealer, George Wieschenberg of Lambertville, was sentenced to six years of prison for being a marijuana “farmer.†According to MSNBC, Wieschenberg, pleaded guilty to “operating a marijuana production facility,†in which he grew marijuana plants, said State Attorney General Anne Milgrim. Back in October of 2007, New Jersey State Police officers saw […]
A legal opinion issued Thursday in Connecticut may allow lawmakers to extend a state smoking ban to the American-Indian casinos, which claim that smoking restrictions would be a threat to tribal sovereignty. Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have debated this week to make casinos completely smoke-free or limit smoking to 25 percent of the gaming floor which […]
(London, UK) The Autism Awareness Campaign UK is urging the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rt.Rev. Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of York, Rt.Rev.Dr.John Sentamu, the Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormack Murphy O’Connor and other senior church leaders to speak out on the suffering of some parents, carers and people with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome on Autism Sunday […]
  ALONG THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Will A Year of Firsts Yield More of The Same Old, Same Old?  January 30, 2008  By RB Scott Boston, Massachusetts  Note: RB Scott, a former staff writer and editor at Time, Life, People and Sports Illustrated, frequently writes about national politics.  As  the barrow […]
The Ron Paul Campaign Update for Sunday evening, January 27, 2008 Efforts to Ensure Accurate Delegate Count in Louisiana Continues Re-count in New Hampshire Paul will Campaign in Maine on Monday, January 28. Super Tuesday Schedule with Delegate Counts With the primary season getting ready to kick into high gear, the Ron Paul campaign is […]
By Jefferson Flanders New Hampshire officials yesterday finished a hand recount of some 40% of the votes from the Granite State’s Democratic presidential primary, an election which featured Hillary Clinton’s dramatic victory over Barack Obama. Not surprisingly, the recount of paper ballots produced no significant change in the results. Clinton lost 25 votes and Obama […]
For years, Dems have promoted group identity politics, turning real or imagined grievances into votes by creating coalitions based on the solidarity of perpetual victimhood. But now, the aspirations of two groups are pitted against one another in the presidential candidacies of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and solidarity is fast giving way to polarity. […]
What does Astrology Say about John McCain’s Presidential Chances? Was McCain’s New Hampshire Victory Foretold? Is there an Astrological Consensus on McCain’s Political Future? We’ve been looking at what the planet and stars predict for the 2008 Presidential candidates. Today we’re going to look at what several astrologers predict for Senator McCain’s chances of getting […]
  By RB Scott Boston, MA. January 13, 2007  A respected national newspaper recently reported that Presidential candidate W. Mitt Romney, “reeling from defeats in New Hampshire and Iowa,†decided to suspend advertising in South Carolina and Florida, a decision that “laid bare the dire condition of his run for the White House…† […]
Hillary Clinton, Given Up for Dead by Pundits a Few Days, Makes Amazing Comeback Was this Foretold? What the Astrologers Have to Say About Clinton’s Chances From several astrologers we’ve put together a compilation of different astrological “readings” and forecasts for Hillary Clinton. Astrology has been in existence since before astronomy. Both Copernicus and Galileo […]
In previous posts I have prognosticated that the Presidential race will come down to Clinton and McCain. The stunning upset victory in New Hampshire’s democratic primary by senator Hillary Clinton is beyond my wildest expectation. The resurgence of John McCain while anticipated is none the less a welcome sign that responsible members of the grand […]
They say revenge is a meal best served cold. I think Senator John McCain. The only republican I respect, is about to sit down to a well deserved meal. And he may not have his fill till the convention. The man who should have been the GOP nominee in 2000, is poised to win the New Hampshire primary […]
In the Republican and Democrat debates at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH, on January 5th the candidates had a common strategy: Keep kicking the presumed frontrunners when they’re down to make sure they stay down. Sen. John McCain (AZ), Fmr. Sen. Fred Thompson (TN), Rep. Ron Paul (TX), Fmr. Gov. Mitt Romney (MA), Fmr. […]
Maricopa County political boss and Sheriff Joe Arpaio will campaign for Massachusetts Mitt Romney in New Hampshire, the next battleground in the presidential race. The former Governor is facing a resurgent John McCain in New Hampshire after his humiliating defeat to Mike Huckabee in Iowa. Sheriff Arpaio is Arizona’s most prominent and beloved politician. The […]
The Fred Thompson campaign Picked Up its 14th Pro-Life Endorsement Yesteday The Endorsement of the New Hampshire Citizens for Life is Timely Endorsement comes as a Promising Performance in the ABC News Debates is Noted In the run-up to the New Hampshire primary this week, the Fred Thompson campaign announced another endorsement from a conservative, […]
Wyoming Right-To-Life Endorses Senator Fred Thompson Endorsement Comes Day After Iowa Group’s Endorsement Highlights That There’s a Long Way to Go Yet Encouraging news the day after Iowa should remind the Thompson campaign that many grassroots organizations are just now thinking politics. Today Fred Thompson announced the endorsement of Right to Life of Wyoming. “We’re […]
For months, Mitt Romney thought IA was his to lose. And lose he did – by a whopping nine point margin. The IA caucus pitted organization against enthusiasm. This time, passion carried the day, with Hillary Clinton also losing to Barack Obama by nine points. Mike Huckabee’s showing is even more impressive than Obama’s twin […]
The old year has given way to the new, a time for people to look back and assess their accomplishments, savor their triumphs, regret their failures and anticipate tackling unfinished business. No one is more backward-looking than Hillary Clinton – only she’s dialed the Wayback Machine too far to the left and is re-living the […]
By Jefferson Flanders Will a victory in New Hampshire’s January primary once again make John McCain the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, as it did in 2000? If McCain’s enthusiastic reception by an overflow crowd at Londonderry’s Lions Club Hall on Saturday night is any indication, the Arizona Senator may very well defy conventional […]
While Checking the Facts Of the NH Non-Debate, We Talked to Many RP Supporters RP Supporters are Moms, Dads, Ex-Marines, Scout Leaders: But No Kooks There Was One, Though… NOTE: 99% of Ron Paul supporters we come into contact with are regular, everyday people. When they write and email us, they are pleasant–passionate to be […]
Sorting Through the Emails, Phone Calls, Blog Posts Until More Information Becomes Available, What is Known Now What is Actually Taking Place in New Hampshire on January 6? A Time Line of Events As Can Be Verified DBKP was going to publish a timeline later today on the Ron Paul situation at the New Hampshire […]
Ron Paul was not Invited to the New Hampshire Forum The Forum is Sponsored by the NH Republican Party Paul Spokesman Jesse Benton Says Fox Dictated to the NH GOP. The NH GOP Spokeman Said “I Can’t Answer Any of These Questions” Did the New Hampshire GOP Want Ron Paul in the Forum? Trying to […]
Stories Have Been Popping Up about Ron Paul Being Left Out of the Fox Debate After Calls to Fox News, RonPaul2008 and Speaking with the NH GOP press spokesman, This is Still Rumor No One will Confirm this as of 4:30 pm December 29, 2007 Still Only a Rumor at this point Has Ron Paul […]
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