2008 Woodie Awards
That the greatest threat to a child's well-being might be within his or her toy chest is an obvious reason for concern. Toys and countless other Chinese-made products have recently been found to have dangerous defects, resulting in numerous recalls and widespread alarm. It seems the problem is rooted in China's reliance on cheap labor and manufacturing processes - a union too profitable to inspire government reform. (3) comments
A lot of energy has been wasted these past weeks by the frustrated faithful. Whether they were casting stones at Jake Christensen, bashing the booing, or critiquing the coaches, one thing is clear: Hawkeye Nation is disoriented.
Why has the quarterback been so slow to improve? Has he even improved? What goes on inside the offensive coordinator's mind? Why are linebackers covering wide receivers? Why did Damian Sims go as unused in his career as roast beef on Thanksgiving Day?
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The Iowa Caucus matters.
The rest of the country looks closely at the winners in Iowa. I'd like to see national attention given to issues that matter to Americans rather than focus on polls, fundraising, or "gotcha" moments. Iowans need to support candidates with real experience, look past the media-friendly superstar candidates, and focus on leadership. That's why next month I'll change my registration from independent to Democrat for the first time in my life and caucus for Sen. Joe Biden.
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Brian and Beverly Mauck were shot to death last week in Graham, Wash., just months after being wed. Police have arrested Daniel Tavares Jr., who had recently completed a 16-year prison term in Massachusetts for killing his mother. Tavares fled the Boston area after being released on his own recognizance by Judge Kathe Tuttman. This homicide, this defendant, and this judge now have become grotesque fodder in Mitt Romney's and Rudolph W. Giuliani's quests for the presidency. (0) comments
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