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Gov. Bill Richardson is at risk of becoming the Rodney Dangerfield of the Democratic presidential field: "I don't get no respect," the comedian used to say. Richardson is obviously trying to use humor and affability to raise his profile in events like last night's nationally televised debate in New Hampshire. But the New Mexico gov sounded more whiny than funny when he asked at length, "What is wrong with having been like myself ... 14 years in Congress, two Cabinet positions..." and on and on, citing his own credentials. There was a good point there: Richardson introduced it by asking,...

I just caught the last 30 minutes or so of the Miss Universe pageant which was held in Mexico City. When I turned on the tv, they were down to ten girls including Mexico and USA. The girl from USA actually slipped and landed right on her butt, but made a nice save and finished well. When the judges announced which five would move to the next round, USA was announced and the crowd started booing loudly. I haven't seen the Miss Universe pageant in a long time, but I don't ever remember a crowd booing. I know that an...

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) - More than two months after he died, soul singer James Brown's body was placed in a crypt Saturday at the home of one of his daughters, though it likely will not be his final resting place. Brown's body had been kept in a secret location during disputes over his estate. He died Dec. 25 at age 73. The Rev. Al Sharpton presided over the private ceremony held for family and a few friends at the home of Deanna Brown Thomas. Also attending were Brown's partner, Tomi Rae Hynie, and the couple's young son. "This is...

True Story About 'Mrs. Macaca' October 19, 2006 To the Editor: We had an interesting experience at Clifton Day this year. Myself, my 11-year-old son and a friend were walking up the street in the big crowd when we encountered Mrs. George Allen and her entourage. A large proportion were skinheads. We are a very political family and we talk politics around the breakfast and dinner table on a daily basis. For some reason, Mrs. Allen introduced herself to my son, who has a sweet "howdy-doody" face with freckles. Here is the exchange: Mrs. Allen: "I am Mrs. George Allen."...

This from Our friends at Newsbuster.org NewsBusters reader Mr. Snuggles has pointed out something conspicuously absent from Google’s various pages today – any reference to Memorial Day.(For link:click here) I’m sure most Googlers are extremely aware of how Google will dress up its logo at its web search or news pages in honor of holidays or special occasions. Google has been known to do this on Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, etc. In fact, here is a display of all the Google holiday logos so far this year, and since 1999. You’ll even find that Google celebrated Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s...

Casey Sheehan's Combat Boots to Leave Philadelphia for Return to Grieving 'Peace Mom' in Crawford, Texas 8/22/2005 10:40:00 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor Contact: Janis D. Shields of American Friends Service Committee, 215-241-7060 or jshields@afsc.org News Advisory: On Monday, August 22, at 11 a.m., Marq Anderson, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) national tour manager, will outline plans to remove the military combat boots worn in Iraq by Casey Sheehan from the exhibition "Eyes Wide Open: The Human Cost of War," which is currently in Philadelphia. Anderson will return the boots to Casey's grieving mother, Cindy Sheehan, in Crawford,...

Tower Hamlets could be twinned with Jenin in Palestine if George Galloway's Respect party is successful in next year's local council election. The MP spoke out after he received a rapturous welcome at a packed rally last night following his showdown with US senators. He said Respect intended to try to win control of Tower Hamlets and Newham councils next May - and vowed if his twinning plan went through, the Palestinian flag would fly over the town hall. Hundreds turned up at the meeting in London to celebrate his general election victory over Labour's Oona King. Mr Galloway received...

Elderly Woman Attacked in Mall Parking Lot By Lindy Thackston First Coast News ORANGE PARK, FL -- It happened in broad daylight in the parking lot outside the Orange Park Mall. A 79-year old woman was attacked on her way back to her car. "She was thrown to the ground and received some lacerations to her head and to her arm, and a shoulder injury," said Lt. Tony Dangerfield. Lt. Dangerfield was one of the first on the scene, and said after the suspect threw the elderly woman on the ground, he stole her belongings. At Orange Park Mall, there...

It may have all started with James Carville’s infamous political phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid.” The phrase was not intended to insult the American public. Certainly, they were not stupid. It was the sitting president that was stupid, of course. In his presidency, he had won a war in the Middle East, chased the Iraqi army out of Kuwait, and generally enjoyed overwhelming approval ratings until America began to focus on the economy…because they were told it was bad, bad, bad. Lets see, was it a recession…..or was it a depression? Whatever. Of course, the economy in 1992 was not...

Dangerfield In Coma After Heart Surgery Actor Had Heart Valve Replacement Surgery Aug. 25 LOS ANGELES (AP) Rodney Dangerfield has been in a coma for a couple of weeks after undergoing heart surgery but has begun to show awareness, his wife said in a statement Monday The 82-year-old comedian was stable and had been breathing on his own for 24 hours, Joan Dangerfield said in the statement released by the comic's publicist, Kevin Sasaki. Dangerfield had a heart valve replaced Aug. 25 at the University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Center. There was no mention of a coma in a...

I know if I were there I would be picking teeth out of my knuckles. Way to go Kerry Democrats. You are really making Kerry look good..NOT!

MIDI - CAN'T BUY ME LOVE Can't buy respe-ect....oh no...can't buy respe-ect Her money can buy a lot of things like my great big SUVs A plane flight for a stylist so my hair looks good in a breeze I must admit I love her money but money can't buy respect She buys me bikes and snowboards that are indeed state of the art Performing as her gigolo, 'cause I must always do my part I must admit I love her money but money can't buy respect Can't buy respe-ect...at the VFW Can't buy respe-ect...am I now through? Money...

Forgive me if I have posted this in the wrong area, I am not new to FR but haven't posted much. A group of my friends are going on a golf trip. There are 12 golfers playing 4 rounds of golf as foursomes. I have been asked to come up with a schedule that has each golfer playing at least one round of golf with the other eleven golfers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

<p>Kelly E. Miller didn't waiver.</p> <p>Despite the political implications, the Chesterfield County supervisor today called for a vote to name Iron Bridge Park after his friend and colleague, retired county Supervisor Harry G. Daniel.</p> <p>It passed. The decision ended a two-day debate that had at least one board member privately pushing for a deferral.</p>

A 7-year-old boy and his mother were attacked by four pit bulls in their northeast Atlanta apartment Wednesday. It was the second such attack in the metro area in two days. SNIP "It was a traumatic sight," said Atlanta police Sgt. James Price. "The dogs had mauled the clothes off the mother. They were pulling on the little boy." One of the officers fired two shots, killing one dog and injuring another. The other two ran to the porch, allowing police to pull the mother and son from the home. The boy told police the dogs turned on them after...