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Whale Watch/Barnstable/MA 8/12/11

This was an incredible whale watch down the Cape. We literally saw over 50 whales. They were everywhere, spouting, eating, breaching in the ...

Cain Watches The GOP Shoot-Out In Vegas

He lectures frequently about social and political issues, the future of journalism, African art, and the life and death of Malcolm X. The Inaugural Professor for the David Laventhol Chair, at Columbia U. Graduate School of Journalism, Payne has... The paper’s recent associate editor was responsible for national/foreign and health & science news at the paper for a quarter century. His news staffs won every major award in journalism, including six Pulitzer Prizes. The author, editor, and social critic delivered the prestigious H. L. Mencken Lecture at the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore....

Romney formally becomes candidate in NH

26.10.11
The former Massachusetts governor has led the crowded Republican field by no fewer than 18 points &mdash. The former Massachusetts governor's formal filing with New Hampshire's top election official was little more than a photo opportunity for a man who has been running for president &mdash. But his visit to the state capital offered a reminder of the huge stakes at play for Romney in New Hampshire, which is expected to host the nation's first Republican presidential primary in less than 80 days. and as many as 32 points &mdash. this month among New Hampshire voters. "As long as he wins, I think he'll be fine," said Alan S. Glassman, chairman of the Belknap County Republican Committee. It won't guarantee the Republican nomination, but a loss in a state where he enjoys strong natural advantages may very well lead to defeat. Romney's recent dominance in local polls only adds to lofty expectations here.

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Paging Through the Antiques World

26.10.11
Prices for American Chippendale chairs are higher than English Chippendale chairs, Miller observes: “This is down to supply and demand. In one example (Page 168) that will hit home with the New England audience, Miller describes a “splendid example” of an American Chippendale corner chair, made circa 1770 by a Massachusetts cabinetmaker. New with this book (Miller has authored 100 tomes) is a feature called “Judith Picks” (shown above), in which Miller gives a personal observation about a particular topic. ” Today, Miller figures, the chair will be in high demand, even with a price tag of $15,000-$25,000. Published by Miller’s/Mitchell Beazley/An imprint of Octopus Books USA. No matter how strong your interest is in antiques — from passionate to mild, or even simply appreciative of the fact that collecting is one of the most “green” practices around — you’ll enjoy the book, and a wonderful journey through decorative...

Potential Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

While visiting family in Massachusetts on June 1st, my cousin and myself had been in the basement when the tornado swept the house away. It passed right over us then continued up the hill behind us.

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no, it isn't psychotic. it is an intense contradiction of feelings that you also feel are unacceptable.

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D.D.
no, it isn't psychotic. it is an intense contradiction of feelings that you also feel are unacceptable.

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Becka Morgan
Not psychotic at all but it does sound like pTSD symptoms... maybe youshould see a therapist for a little bit to help you get through your feelings about the tornado.

How will history judge Clinton's National Homeownership Strategy?

BACKGROUND Info on Clinton's "National Homeownership Strategy"

http://archives.clintonpresidentialcente r.org /? u = 102 397-vp-announces-record home ownership level.htm
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index. php?

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AverageJoe
He left office a mysteriously wealthy man -- he must have been laundering taxpayer money back to himself very effectively.
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Ed Jasie
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.g ov/news/releases/2002/06/20020617.

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Dale
Look at your Barney Frank quote, it's from 2003 when the republicans had majorities in both houses of congress.

Who cares what a representative of the minority party says he is not in charge of anything.