This is serious iced tea weather.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
20060717 KDDC Disproportionate Response
Disproportionate Response
July 17th, 2006
Click here or here for more information... Yeah, the narrative that goes with the cartoon is good reading... Click here.
Hat Tip: Michelle Malkin
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July 17th, 2006
Click here or here for more information... Yeah, the narrative that goes with the cartoon is good reading... Click here.
Hat Tip: Michelle Malkin
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Monday, July 17, 2006
20060717 KDDC The President tells it like it is
Bush to Syria to Hezbollah
July 17th, 2006
Hat Tip: WonketteVideo: President Swears Into Live Mic, BBC Giggles
This is the clearest and most concise analysis of the Middle East conflict I have heard yet. How many times have you heard folks lament that they want an elected official to speak their mind in plain english.
Well click here or here and here, and the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah will become clear in the fewest words possible. Michelle Malkin also carried a post (""STOP DOING THIS *^&%"") on this - click here. This is precious.
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20060717 KDDC Ken Lam's picture of City Workers on the Baltimore Sun's web site
Ken Lam's picture of the Westminster City Workers appeared in the Baltimore Sun's web site moments ago. By the way, Mr. Lam was simply wonderful to work with as he interacted with the guys and worked hard to get a great picture. Hat's off to Mr. Lam.
The picture can be accessed by clicking here.
The caption reads: "Westminster maintenance worker Donald Hann, left, finishes repairing a storm drain as Butch Duvall drinks water under a canopy today on Ralph Street. (Sun photo by Kenneth K. Lam)
High temperatures grip region:
20060717 KDDC Westminster Workers labor in the heat
Taking care of business in the heat of the summer
Monday, July 17th, 2006
Another in a series, in tribute to
by Kevin Dayhoff
As the temperature approached 100 degrees, Westminster Street Department employees Butch DuVall. Corky McClain, Donald Hann and Larry Bloom worked on.
Here, they are pictured repairing a storm water management drain at Ralph and
Folks, it is workers like these guys who really make the city run and they all deserve our thanks and gratitude.
Mr. Bloom and I accompanied
For a previous post recognizing the work of City Workers see “20060706 KDDC A Picture of Community Policing in Westminster,” and “20060712 KDDC Westminster City Workers repair water main break.”
Kevin Dayhoff writes from
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
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20060716 KDDC Budweiser Clydesdales in will be in Westminster Monday
The Budweiser Clydesdales in will be in
July 16, 2006 by Kevin Dayhoff
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If you have ever had the interest in seeing the gentle giants of the horse family, the Budweiser Clydesdales,
The Clydesdales visit to
According to
Mr. Ruchlewicz advises that: “Beginning about 12:30 p.m., the magnificent Clydesdales will travel down
“They will make a right onto
“They will then travel down
For a cute video (Budweiser commercial) featuring a baby Clydesdale, click here.
There are six “hitches” - eight-horse teams of Clydesdales - which pull a red, white and gold 1903 Studebaker-built beer wagon. Five of the hitches are traveling hitches. The hitch that will be visiting
The tradition of the Clydesdales began as a celebration of the repeal of Prohibition on April 7, 1933, when August A. Busch Jr. had the team of horses ceremonially deliver the first case of post-Prohibition beer from the
Published reports reflect: “Realizing the advertising and promotional potential of a horse-drawn beer wagon, Mr. Busch had the team sent by rail to
From there, the Clydesdales continued on a tour of New England and the
Over 70 years later, the tradition continues as the “Clydesdale hitches travel some 100,000 miles a year…”
The especially large breed of horses traces its beginnings in the early 1800s in
Today, Clydesdales have evolved to a horse that is six foot tall (18 hands) at the shoulder and weigh approximately one ton each – between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds.
To qualify to be a Budweiser Clydesdale, they must be “geldings, bay in color, have four white stockings and a blaze of white on the face, as well as a black mane and tail. A gentle temperament also is important, as hitch horses meet millions of people each year,” according to promotional accounts.
And oh, a Clydesdale’s horseshoe measures more than 20 inches from end to end and weighs about five pounds.
They eat two meals a day, which includes 20 to 25 quarts of feed, 50 to 60 pounds of hay and up to 30 gallons of water.
When they arrive in
The Clydesdales will probably be accompanied by one or more Dalmatians, which have traveled with the horses since the 1950s.
In the early days, the Dalmatians “were bred and trained to protect the horses and guard the wagon when the driver went inside to make deliveries. The black-and-white spotted dogs were swift enough to keep up with the wagons, and their light-colored bodies and markings made them easier to see during the twilight hours.”
I’ll see ya in
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Kevin Dayhoff writes from
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
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Saturday, July 15, 2006
20060715 KDDC Why Israel must fight
Why Israel must fight
July 15th, 2006
July 15th, 2006
I had missed Charles Krauthammer's column for this week until Soccer Dad reminded me to read it. It is a must read for anyone who would like to understand Israel's reaction to the latest provocations by militant Palestinians:
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Why They Fight
Friday, July 14, 2006; Page A21
Next June will mark the 40th anniversary of the Six-Day War. For four decades we have been told that the cause of the anger, violence and terror against Israel is its occupation of the territories seized in that war. End the occupation and the "cycle of violence" ceases.
The problem with this claim was that before Israel came into possession of the West Bank and Gaza in the Six-Day War, every Arab state had rejected Israel's right to exist and declared Israel's pre-1967 borders -- now deemed sacred -- to be nothing more than the armistice lines suspending, and not ending, the 1948-49 war to exterminate Israel.
Read the rest here.
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20060715 KDDC Skeet Shooting
"Skeet Shooting"
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 15th, 2006
July 15th, 2006
This morning I went skeet shooting with friends. The clay birds were relatively safe with me, however, the guys I went with were quite good. And the youngest member of the party, Kolin, showed us all up. Nevertheless, I had a great time.
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Friday, July 14, 2006
20060714 KDDC Ted Stevens and a bunch of tubes
Ted Stevens and a bunch of tubes - the techno remix
July 14th, 2006
July 14th, 2006
This is quite a hoot. Turn up our speakers and go to either "The Ted Stevens Remix Video: It’s Not a Truck." Hat Tip: Wonkette . Or go directly to: "DJ Ted Stevens Techno Remix: "A Series of Tubes" on YouTube. Enjoy.
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20060713 KDDC Mazel Tov Isreal
Israel at War
July 13th, 2006
Soccer Dad has several good posts on the Israeli response to the naked unwarranted series of provocations by mashugga militant Palestinians.
He is a mentsh and his blog may very well be the best place for a plethora of good information and analysis.
It would appear that
You may want to also follow developments in the Jerusalem Post.
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20060713 KDDC Syndicator says Coulter did not plagiarize
Review of Coulter material indicates no plagiarism
July 13th, 2006
July 13th, 2006
In a story by AP, picked up by a number of news outlets, it would appear that Ann Coulter did not plagiarize in her recent book nor in her syndicated columns as has been widely alledged by many liberal blogs.
Gee!
Syndicator Denies Coulter Lifted Material
Syndicator Dismisses Allegations That Pundit Ann Coulter Lifted Material From Other Sources
Syndicator Dismisses Allegations That Pundit Ann Coulter Lifted Material From Other Sources
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer
NEW YORK Jul 10, 2006 (AP)— The syndicator of Ann Coulter's newspaper columns rejected allegations that she had lifted material from other sources, saying a review of the work in question turned up nothing that merited concern.
"There are only so many ways you can rewrite a fact and minimal matching text is not plagiarism," Lee Salem, editor and president of Universal Press Syndicate, said Monday in a statement.
"Universal Press Syndicate is confident in the ability of Ms. Coulter, an attorney and frequent media target, to know when to make attribution and when not to."
20060713 KDDC 10 Most NYTimes Articles read in last 30 days
According to the New York Times; listed below are the 10 most read articles read online (NYTimes.com) from June 13 - July 12, 2006.
1. What Shamu Taught Me About a Happy Marriage By AMY SUTHERLAND, Published: June 25, 2006 I wanted - needed - to nudge my husband a little closer to perfect.
2. At Colleges, Women Are Leaving Men in the Dust By TAMAR LEWIN, Published: July 9, 2006 A quarter-century after women became the majority on campuses, men are trailing in more than just enrollment.
3. Star Jones Reynolds's Departure From 'The View' Was in the Works for Months By JACQUES STEINBERG, Published: June 28, 2006 Ms. Jones Reynolds said she had been told sometime before the announcement of Rosie O'Donnell's hiring that her contract was not being renewed.
4. Rogue Giants at Sea
By WILLIAM J. BROAD, Published: July 11, 2006 Scientists are now finding that rogue waves are far more common and destructive than once imagined and are launching new research projects to study them.
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6. Lay's Death Complicates Efforts to Seize Assets By SIMON ROMERO, Published: July 6, 2006 In yet another bizarre twist to the Enron saga, the sudden death of Kenneth L. Lay may have spared his survivors financial ruin.
7. Surprising Jump in Tax Revenues Is Curbing Deficit By EDMUND L. ANDREWS, Published: July 9, 2006 Tax revenues are climbing twice as fast as the administration predicted in February, so fast that the budget deficit could actually decline this year.
8. A Star Falters, France Fades, Italy Rejoices By JERE LONGMAN, Published: July 10, 2006 Italy won its fourth World Cup title, but the match is certain to be remembered for Zinedine Zidane's behavior.
9. Hiding in Plain Sight, Google Seeks More Power By JOHN MARKOFF and SAUL HANSELL, Published: June 14, 2006 A sprawling new data center in
10. Enron Founder Dies Before Sentencing By JEREMY W. PETERS and SIMON ROMERO, Published: July 5, 2006 Kenneth L. Lay, who was convicted of fraud and conspiracy, faced the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
20060712 KDDC Undated circa 1980s pic of Westminster City Employees
Undated circa 1980s pic of Westminster City Employees
July 12th, 2006
July 12th, 2006
Can you please help me identify the folks in this picture? Some of the names are easy, but I don't remember all the names... I'm getting old and of course, the mind is the first to go.
If you can help, please e-mail me at kdayhoff@carr.org. Please include the letters KDDC in the subject line so your e-mail can make it through my spam filter. Thanks a bunch.
KED
If you can help, please e-mail me at kdayhoff@carr.org. Please include the letters KDDC in the subject line so your e-mail can make it through my spam filter. Thanks a bunch.
KED
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20060712 KDDC Westminster City Workers repair water main break
Westminster City Workers repair water main break
July 12th, 2006
Picture Date: Tueday evening July 11th, 2006
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
Pictures now. More information later.
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July 12th, 2006
Picture Date: Tueday evening July 11th, 2006
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
Pictures now. More information later.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
20060711 KDDC The World According to Keith Olbermann
"The World According to Keith Olbermann"
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 11th, 2006
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 11th, 2006
Although I am not preoccupied with Mr. Olbermann, I was amused with today's post by "Expose the Left." I have watched Mr. Olbermann's show before and figured if his benchmark was Fox News, then why watch the critizism - I'll just watch Fox News and decide for myself.
In all candor, I don't really gravitate to folks with no original thoughts who otherwise wish to be relevant by harshly criticizing those who do think about the issues and work hard at their craft. As my Mom always said, you can't get to heaven based on the sins of others. Well one cannot spin themselves to success by criticizing the success of others...
And I have grown suspect of anything the New York Times prints.
Anyway, Expose the Left says:
NY Times Fluff Piece On Olbermann Has No Mention Of Actual Ratings
The New York Times (who else?) ran a story on the “success” of Countdown and how it has become the “centerpiece” of MSNBC’s lineup.
The New York Times (who else?) ran a story on the “success” of Countdown and how it has become the “centerpiece” of MSNBC’s lineup.
Throughout the article, columnist Bill Carter writes about Countdown’s ratings only by it’s growth and not by actual numbers. An ignorant reader would come away thinking Olbermann is some television star who is a real competitor in the cable news race. The only indication Carter gives of Olbermann’s actual ratings is when he calls Countdown a “dot in the rearview mirror of Fox News.”Read the rest here.
20060711 KDDC Governor Visits Frederick
Governor Visits Frederick
July 11th, 2006
July 11th, 2006
Writing for the Frederick News Post, Cliff Cumber has filed a story on the governor's vist to Frederick yeaterday.
The article is a good read. Click on "Ehrlich spotlights new running mate" to check it out.
Also be sure to view the video and the slideshow on the Frederick News Post page in which the article appears. They are both very well done.
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Monday, July 10, 2006
20060710 KDDC Of Free Speech and Personal Security
Of Free Speech and Personal Security
Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean that someone isn’t really out to get ya
July 10th, 2006 by Kevin Dayhoff
In an ideal world, the Blogsosphere would be the perfect vehicle to realize a great democratizing-leveling of intellectual and respectful dissent, discussion and dialogue about the challenges we face in the new millennium.
What a great sentence. What a great ideal.
If only it were true.
For us geeks who were around in the beginnings if the internet, many shared a renewed sense of utopian hope for the great futures that could be provided by this new technology.
Especially for those of us who hold so dear the concepts of Jeffersonian direct participatory democracy in which all citizens may have a direct say in how government governs. In the beginnings of our great country, when, to state the obvious, the population was not as large, we could actually get together physically in a “town meeting” and have our voices heard.
That’s obviously not possible now that we want millions of folks to participate as opposed to several hundred… From an historical perspective, the internet and blogs have certainly been timely. Now, more than ever, the “town meeting” is facilitated by blogs.
Fortunately a great deal of the internet represents the best of our greater community.
However, as with all great things, there is a “but’ required…
And that is – BUT unfortunately, as it has painfully developed, the Blogsosphere is also a reflection of a not-so-pretty picture of the unpleasant soft underbelly of our society. That is the part about people behaving badly.
It is enough to make you despair – and worry about one’s livelihood, safety and of the well-being of your family simply because someone out there forgets to take their medication and wants to “visit you” either metaphysically as in examples of “DDOS” (Distributed Denial Of Service attack) or actually behave in a threatening manner. Certainly one can disagree with a position without discussing or disclosing a debate opponent’s home address.
Some bloggers have chosen to write under a non de plume, for various reasons. Some of us, from the more idealistic set, write under our real names and are nevertheless careful not to give out too much information as to locational whereabouts out a sense of responsibility for our families and for our own safety.
Great examples of which are not only the recent Kabuki Morals play acted out for “Protein Wisdom,” but also played out in “20060421 Support Your Local Michelle Malkin” or here, here, “Taking down a blogger,” “Post Turns Comments Off,” “Crossing a Line” – and Mr. Goldstein’s response at: “Inside Higher Ed: “We are as fair as we can bring ourselves to be”
Michelle Malkin has been at the forefront of much the responsible debate as to what to do and she has called to our attention a really remarkable discussion on “NZ’s Desk” at “The Truth Laid Bear.” Please find that discussion here. It is a fascinating read.
Ultimately we all need to “harden the infrastructure,” because if the past is prologue, we will be dealing with folks attempting to silence our voices for quite some time. Apparently some folks find conservative bloggers fairly threatening.
Hats off to Michelle Malkin for helping to facilitate this important discussion.
We can’t make a difference if we have no voice and that would appear to suit many liberals just fine.
Kevin Dayhoff writes from
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
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20060710 KDDC Time for Japan to Re -Arm
Time for
July 10th, 2006 by Kevin Dayhoff
A Yahoo News video report this morning says, “‘Japan Considers Strike Against North Korea.’
Additionally, Yahoo News is carrying an Associated Press article by Mari Yamauchi this morning that certainly begins to put the crisis over
That is, if the world and the United Nations won’t live up to its responsibilities, perhaps
Meanwhile, where is
Okay, asking
Gee, if this isn’t déjà vu all over again.
When President George W. Bush was attempting to reign in
Well, duh, the reason we could get no cooperation out of the French, Germans and Russians was simple. They were making too much money off of Saddam Hussein. Oh never mind that he was a weapon of mass destruction all by himself, as long as they were making money, what the heck. Besides, the
In a case of situational ethics, Senator Hilary Clinton has said that the president’s policy on
What was it that she said, that the president was outsourcing
But other liberals have criticized the president for acting unilaterally in
My moonbat decoder ring is not helping me at the moment as to just what the liberals would want us to do with
Maybe it is time that
Won’t
Okay Russia and China, if you don't want Japan to re-arm, how about stepping up to the plate and having a meaningful conversation with your buddy in North Korea.
For a reality check, any pre-emptive strike against
And oh, I did decide to somewhat ignore the issue of one wonders what all the moonbat, “cut and run” anti-military folks in California think of the current sorry state of affairs now that North Korea is trying to plug in the coordinates of San Francisco into their rockets.
So far, the only folks in peril from the North Koreans are fisherman in the
One wonders which side of her mouth California Senator Dianne Feinstein or Representative Nancy Pelosi is currently using - now that it may settling-in on her that Cindy Sheehan or Michael Moore are no match for the North Koreans.
And also remember, it is a San Franciscan city councilmember that questions why the
It’s time, for some other nations and American elected officials to take on a renewed sense of responsibility in these matters. Perhaps that time is now. /Kevin Dayhoff
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Japan may postpone North Korea resolution
By MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press Writer 52 minutes ago
TOKYO - Japan said Monday it was considering whether a pre-emptive strike on North Korea's missile bases would violate its constitution, signaling a hardening stance ahead of a possible U. N. Security Council vote on
The vote itself could be delayed for several days, a news agency reported.
China asked Japan to postpone the vote until later this week and Japan is prepared to accept, Kyodo News agency said.
Japanese officials had earlier vowed to push ahead with a resolution that would impose sanctions on North Korea for its missile tests last week, but said
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi told reporters his government wants a vote on the measure "as soon as possible."
"I think we must send a message that's as clear as possible" to
Japan was badly rattled by North Korea's missile tests last week and several government officials openly discussed whether the country ought to take steps to better defend itself, including setting up the legal framework to allow Tokyo to launch a pre-emptive strike against Northern missile sites.
"If we accept that there is no other option to prevent an attack ... there is the view that attacking the launch base of the guided missiles is within the constitutional right of self-defense. We need to deepen discussion," Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe said.
Read the rest of the Yahoo News article here.
Kevin Dayhoff writes from
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
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20060710 KDDC Incoming Airborne Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier and the Ball
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 3rd, 2006
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 3rd, 2006
While visiting friends recently, their neighbor's Jack Russell Terrier came bounding over to say hello. What a hoot! This dog was so friendly and had tons of energy, it made me tired just watching it. It could play with a tennis ball for hours.
And every once in awhile, as if it were washing the ball off, it would place the ball in the fishpond. Well, that was also too much fun. Of course, one only knows what the goldfish thought of that. They may still be in counseling.
There is lots of information on the internet on Russell Terriers. One of the other places I read for additional information was here.
I was first introduced to Jack Russell Terriers by a running buddy, Gary Horst. His dog, also a wonderful delight, is named "Jazz." Perfect name as it seems a dog of this breed must certainly jazz-up one's life.
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Sunday, July 09, 2006
20060709 KDDC A cartoon about the NYTimes you can just love
Mike Lester: "I hate getting American Soldiers' blood on my fingers"
July 9th, 2006
July 9th, 2006
Oh, I've been wanting to post the above cartoon by Mike Lester for several days.
OMG - I Love it!
Read what "Darly Cagle's Professional Cartooon Index" has to say in his July 7th, 2006 post" "ANOTHER CARTOON CONTROVERSY."
Today's cartoon controversy comes from our own Mike Lester of the Rome (GA) News-Tribune. This controversy grew out of an editorial in the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper which ran Mike's cartoon at he right; the editorial led to a story by Romanesko on the Poynter.org site, a must read for journalists, and that, in turn, led to a story on Editor & Publisher, the journal of record for the journalism business.Read the rest here.
Frankly, I don't see that this cartoon should be controversial. There are so few conservative cartoonists that when when strong conservative cartoons come up, newspapers get unusual responses from liberal readers...
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20060709 KDDC Italy wins the World Cup
Italy wins the World Cup
July 10th, 2006
July 10th, 2006
For all the rabid soccer fanatics out there. Italy has won the World Cup. I’m just happy it wasn’t the French.
MSNBC has posted an Associated Press story:
MSNBC has posted an Associated Press story:
Read the rest of the story here and: Italy-France box score; Zidane ejected from final for head-butt and Sound off on soccer discussion boards.Italy beats France for title on penalty kicks
Italians hit all 5 shots, claim 4th World Cup; Zidane ejected for head-butt
BERLIN - Italy let France do nearly anything it wanted Sunday, except win the World Cup. That belongs to the Azzurri, 5-3 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw.
Outplayed for an hour and into extra time, the Italians won it after French captain Zinedine Zidane was ejected in the 107th minute for a vicious butt to the chest of Marco Materazzi. It was the ugliest act of a tournament that set records for yellow and red cards, diving and, at times, outright brutality.
Also:
• Today's scores | Schedule | Discuss | Vote
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20060708 KDDC An analysis from AP on the current Gaza standoff
An analysis from AP on the current Gaza standoff
Updated: 3:48 p.m. ET July 8, 2006
MSNBC is carrying an analysis of the current standoff between Isreal and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip over the recent capture of 19-year-old Israeli Cpl. Gilad Shalit:
Gaza: A tale of lost opportunity, angry reprisals
Already troubled area to suffer far-reaching setbacks from abducted soldier
It is worth the read. As much as I support the Isreali response... the analysis puts some things into perspective that I had not considered. For example:
"Shalit was seized June 25 in a cross-border raid by Hamas-linked militants, who have demanded the release of some of the 9,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.The analysis begins by saying:
That demand has widespread support among ordinary Palestinians, which cuts to the heart of the stalemate. Hamas could be finished politically if it gives up Shalit without a prisoner swap, and Israel fears that caving into militant demands would only encourage more attacks."
"JERUSALEM - Gaza’s transformation into a battlefield is a tale of lost opportunity and ill-fated visions.The capture of a young Israeli soldier and Israel’s tough response have threatened Israeli support for withdrawal from the West Bank, exposed rifts among the Islamic militants of Hamas and rendered the Palestinians’ moderate president irrelevant.
Expectations that Palestinians would begin building their own state following Israel’s historic withdrawal from the impoverished Gaza Strip last year have given way to despair and escalating bloodshed."
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20060708 KDDC Committee Presentation of the Declaration of Independence
"Committee Presentation of the Declaration of Independence"
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 8th, 2006
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 8th, 2006
20060708 KDDC Old Car Gas Pump and Tree
"20060707 Old Car Gas Pump and Tree"
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 7th, 2006
(c) Kevin Dayhoff
July 7th, 2006
Saturday, July 08, 2006
20060708 KDDC la ministra de Asuntos Exteriores de Austria, Ursula Plassnik
El primer vicepresidente y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Samuel Lewis Navarro y la ministra de Asuntos Exteriores de Austria, Ursula Plassnik, durante la IV cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno América Latina y Caribe-Unión Europea que se celebra en la capital austríaca del 11 al 13 de mayo de 2006.
www.mire.gob.pa/noticias.php?id=1646
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20060708 KDDC Austria's Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik
Ursula!
"Serbia's President Boris Tadic (R) welcomes Austria's Foreign Minister and President of the EU Council Ursula Plassnik before their meeting in Belgrade June 30, 2006. REUTERS/Marko Djurica (SERBIA) Hat Tip:Princess Sparkle Pony's Photo Blog.
And yes, she is 6' 3" tall!
Read more about Bundesministerin Dr. Plassnik here and here and here and here.
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20060708 KDDC Hastert and Bush caption contest
"Dennis Hastert and George Bush, seen here today in Chicago" in a July 7th, 2006 AP photo.
July 8th, 2006
Hat Tip: Wonkette.
This has caption contest written all over it.
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July 8th, 2006
Hat Tip: Wonkette.
This has caption contest written all over it.
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20060708 KDDC President Bush Discusses Immigration
President Bush Discusses Immigration
July 8th, 2006
From the other day... July 5th, 2006... The president visited a Duncan Donuts to make some great points about how diversity makes our country strong.I sure wish he would also find an agriculture operation in which he could visit and also make the point that the "guest worker" program and immigration reform is crucial to agriculture in our country.
Please see my May 31st, 2006 Tentacle column: "The Great Mexican Maginot Line."
I wholeheartedly support the president's position on immigration.
From the White House web site:
President Bush Discusses Immigration in Alexandria, Virginia
Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Alexandria, Virginia
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 5, 2006
Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Alexandria, Virginia
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 5, 2006
Fact Sheet: Basic Pilot: A Clear and Reliable Way to Verify Employment Eligibility In Focus: Immigration 
THE PRESIDENT: I just had a really interesting conversation. First of all, this business is owned by two Iranian American brothers. They are small business owners, they are entrepreneurs, they are employing people. And then I met with the district manager, who works with the two Iranian American brothers, happens to be a Guatemalan American citizen. She is learning business. She is taking on additional responsibility. Then I talked to the store manager, who was a Salvadoran American.
These people remind me that one of the great features of our country is that people are able to come here and realize dreams. One of the problems we have because our economy is strong is that small business owners have trouble finding workers. People come here to work.And one of the things we've got to do is to make sure that they have a verification plan that will enable them to determine, as they hire new workers, whether or not the workers are here illegally. See, it's against the law to hire somebody who is here illegally. And we intend to enforce that law. Part of a comprehensive immigration plan is to give employers the tools necessary to determine whether or not the workers they're looking for are here legally in America. And we've got such a plan -- Basic Pilot, it's called. It's working.
Please read the rest of the White House piece here. Also, be sure to watch the video.
Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.
E-mail him at: kdayhoff AT carr.org
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