Democrats in no-confidence move against Bush on Iraq (The Scotsman)
THE Democrats yesterday signalled Congress's first break with George Bush's Iraq policy, by announcing a "no-confidence" motion on the new White House plan for a surge in troop numbers....more...Travel: The Wonders of Harpers Ferry (American Heritage)
Jefferson Rock needs a little support in its old age. The geologic formation, precariously balanced on a ledge above Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, received bracing from four sandstone pillars sometime around 1860. The view from it, however, needs no assistance at all....more... Crossing the pond (Daily Telegraph)
Thinking of exploiting the exchange rate to holiday in the US? Paul Wade and Kathy Arnold steer you through the vast array of options....more... Wayne Independent Publisher Don Doyle Retires (The Wayne Independent)
HONESDALE - An end of an era at the Wayne Independent occurs today, January 12, 2007, with the retirement of Donald E. Doyle, Publisher and General Manager, after a tenure of over 15 years....more... Fast Feedback (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
-I've been in a district office observing administrators doing their evaluations for tenure for close to 20 years. What a farce... Once tenured, there is nothing in most faculty contracts requiring them to bring anything more to the table then they did the day they were tenured....more... December 2006 glimpses (USA Today)
Here is a closer look at many of the U.S. military personnel killed in December because of the conflict in Iraq....more... |