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Public's help needed to find missing sex offender William A. Blythe         Story Published: Mar 21, 2008 at 1:38 PM PDT Story Updated: Mar 21, 2008 at 3:00 PM PDT By KOMO Staff   Pierce County sheriff's detectives are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Level 3 sex offender with a history of child rape and molestation. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of William A. Blythe, 29, who is considered very dangerous and at serious threat to re-offend. A felony warrant has been issued...

Astronomers just got their most detailed look yet at supersonic 'bullets' of gas piercing through dense clouds of hydrogen gas in the Orion Nebula. Each bullet [image] is about ten times the size of Pluto's orbit around the Sun and travels through the clouds at up to 250 miles (400 kilometers) per second-or about a thousand times faster than the speed of sound. The bulk of both the bullets and the surrounding gas cloud [image] consists of molecular hydrogen. The tip of each bullet is packed with iron atoms that are heated by friction and glow bright blue in the...

Veto upheld in $2.7 million dog food prank settlement By KERRY CAVANAUGH Los Angeles Daily News LOS ANGELES — Just three weeks after its near-unanimous approval of a $2.7 million settlement, the Los Angeles City Council reversed itself Wednesday and upheld a mayoral veto of the payoff to a black firefighter whose colleagues slipped dog food into his spaghetti as a prank. The council voted 9-6 to back Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's veto of the settlement with firefighter Tennie Pierce. Although the council action does not preclude City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo from conducting further settlement talks, for now the case is...

Turnout Expected To Be Light In Tuesday Primary CINCINNATI -- Ohioans wanting to vote in primaries for governor, Congress and other offices have until 7:30 p.m. to go to the polls. Rain seems to be dampening voter turnout in parts of the state, but one poll judge in the Cincinnati area thinks nasty campaigning in some races also has been a turn-off. Don Zaidel said as many as 40 people would be standing at the door on a good election day when he opens the polling place in suburban West Chester, but today there were just four. He said some...

Press Release of Senator DeWine DEWINE, GRAHAM, HAGEL & SNOWE INTRODUCE THE TERRORIST SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 2006 Contact: Mike Dawson Thursday, March 16, 2006 Today, Senators Mike DeWine (R-OH), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chuck Hagel (R-NE), and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) introduced the Terrorist Surveillance Act of 2006, a measure that would provide a statutory framework, with congressional and judicial oversight for the President to conduct electronic surveillance on the international communications of suspected terrorists, while protecting the rights and liberties of American citizens. “As the President has said, when terrorists call the United States, we want to know who they’re...

Here is the Election Countdown Counter at Mike DeWine's campaign site as it appears today, May 1 (go to bottom of page): It's one thing, if you're Mike DeWine, to be looking forward to the general election on November 7. It's another to be so confident of a primary victory that you use a clock that counts down to the general election. But it's beyond belief, after getting your CLOCK CLEANED (so to speak) three out of five times in ballot-based county endorsement meetings (eking out one tie and one win), to not even acknowledge that there's a Primary Election...

(relevant text from longer Dispatch editorial) _________________ Mike DeWine, of Cedarville, comes to his third Senate campaign with a solid reputation for integrity and a track record of independence in a Republican-dominated Congress. Though consistent in declaring his support for most Bush administration policies, he has held his ground when his position differs from that of the most-conservative wing of his party. His brand of civility and professionalism, not partisanship, yields results.

With your help, we can replace the liberal ideals, liberal philosophy, and most importantly the liberal votes which Senator DeWine has exhibited over the past eleven years with our shared conservative principles, to: Protect and Defend the Sanctity of Life. I oppose abortion in all cases with the rare exception of protecting the life of the mother when the decision must be made as to which life will be saved. I also oppose human cloning; Protect Traditional Marriage. I feel that marriage is a sacred bond between one man and one woman and that states should not be forced to...

Background at Previous FR Post:Running Scared in Ohio (RINO DeWine Rips Rumsfeld) DeWine’s Attack of Rumsfeld was Wrong! Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) was wrong to lash out at Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld over his management of the War on Terrorism in a Washington interview earlier this week. We must learn from the past and that includes learning from our past mistakes, but obviously Senator DeWine missed those history lessons from Vietnam. In his interview with Salon\'s Walter Shapiro, DeWine stated that “Rumsfeld has made some very serious mistakes….Very serious mistakes. I think history will judge him very harshly.” He...

Big Oil in congressional cross hairs Politics play large role in fuel-price protests By Jack Torry and Jonathan Riskind The Columbus Dispatch Friday, April 28, 2006 1:03 AM WASHINGTON — In a bitter election year, Congress has finally reached consensus about something this week: Everybody is mad at the oil companies. The soaring price of gasoline has sent tremors through Capitol Hill, with Republicans and Democrats scurrying for the nearest TV camera to assail the petroleum giants. Sen. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, wants the Justice Department to use antitrust laws to go after foreign oil exporters, while Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J.,...

Running scared in OhioGOP Sen. Mike DeWine is worried enough about Bush's low approval ratings that he blasted Rumsfeld in an interview. Will the Democrats be able to take control of the state that swung the presidency last time? By Walter Shapiro With his neatly combed brown hair, button-down white shirts, middle-aged slouch and soft-spoken manner, Mike DeWine has probably never inspired a TV booker for a Sunday morning talk show to shout excitedly, "We've got the senior Ohio Republican senator. He's hot!" As local Democratic political strategist Greg Haas puts it with grudging respect, "Mike DeWine is Ohio --...

Press Releases of Mike DeWine Dominated by Pork and Spending The list is long, but apologies for its length should be requested of Senator Mike DeWine.04/27/06 DEWINE SPONSORED BILL TO IMPROVE COMPETITION IN OIL INDUSTRY PASSES COMMITTEE 04/27/06 DEWINE INTRODUCES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JUNE 2006 AS “NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH” 04/27/06 DEWINE BILL WOULD IMPROVE SCREENING OF NEWBORNS 04/27/06 DEWINE, VOINOVICH APPLAUD COMMITTEE CONFIRMATION OF BARRETT NOMINATION 04/26/06 DEWINE SPONSORED BILL WOULD PROVIDE GRANTS FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION 04/18/06 DEWINE HELPS SECURE DISASTER RELIEF GRANT FOR VOLUNTEER CONNECTION OF NW OHIO 04/13/06 DEWINE HELPS SECURE CONSERVATION GRANT FOR CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 04/12/06 DEWINE...

When (and How) Did Hamilton County Endorse Mike DeWine? Answer: Glad you asked. In its Friday profiles of the US Senate candidates, The Cincinnati Enquirer noted that Mike DeWine has been endorsed by Hamilton County's Republican Party. Those who have only recently begun following Ohio's upcoming primary races, especially the GOP US Senate race, need to know what happened in Hamilton County. It is an object lesson in corrupt party kangaroo cronyism and Old Media ignorance. Once you know what happened in Hamilton County, you will know that the county party's so-called endorsement of Mike DeWine isn't worth diddly squat....

On ANWR and Energy I suggest that Congress immediately authorize exploratory drilling to determine the real quantity of oil and natural gas reserves exist in the Coastal Plain. Most geologists agree that the potential may rival or exceed the initial reserves at Prudhoe Bay, but we will not know until beneath the surface exploration is accomplished. At the same time, plans should be developed and initiated to build the base field and connect to the trans-Alaskan pipeline 50 miles to the west. If the sub-surface exploration indicates the reserves are far greater than anticipated and a significant impact can be...

Here is the Election Countdown Counter at Mike DeWine's campaign site as it appeared on Wednesday, April 19 (go to bottom of page): It's one thing, if you're Mike DeWine, to be looking forward to the general election on November 7. It's another to be so confident of a primary victory that you use a clock that counts down to the general election. But it's beyond belief, after getting your CLOCK CLEANED (so to speak) three out of five times in ballot-based county endorsement meetings (eking out one tie and one win), to not even acknowledge that there's a Primary...

This is the full Transcript of the interview that took place last Friday afternoon conducted by Bill Cunningham of 700 WLW in Cincinnati of Ohio US GOP Candidate for US Senate Bill Pierce. Audio File is here. (DO listen; DO spread the word; this is a VERY good interview)Note to FReepers: Pierce will come across as a true conservative in all cases except his opposition to the death penalty. Otherwise, his differences with incumbent Mike DeWine could not be more stark, or more on the mark (2nd amendment, immigration, spending control, excessive regulation, etc.). Pierce also is, as DeWine is,...

For voters who did not recognize Bill Pierce when he dropped by Lucas County yesterday, here is a hint for future reference: He was the guy smiling big. He is a Republican running for U.S. Senate, and his grin was understandable. The night before, he watched the Fulton County Republican Party stiff-arm his prime competitor, incumbent GOP Sen. Mike DeWine.The county party could not decide whether to endorse Mr. Pierce or David Smith, another little-known candidate, but its decision to essentially rank Mr. DeWine third on the list "ought to send a significant warning blast across the bow of USS...

Sick of Mike DeWine siding with the Democrats? Want to see a real conservative take DeWine on in the primary? Send a message by voting for Bill Pierce in these two online polls: http://rinohuntersofamerica.com/ http://www.rightangleblog.blogspot.com/ And learn more about Bill Pierce from his website here: http://www.pierceforsenate.com http://www.pierceforsenate.blogspot.com A conservative, for a change...

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September 23, 2004 Pierce Received American Citizenship at the US District Court House in Los Angeles Pierce later commented on his decision to become a citizen: "What's at stake? This is my first election as a U.S. citizen. I came to America 23 years ago and never looked back. My appreciation for the heart and soul of America comes from living here for 23 years, having 3 American born children and an American wife. When I came here as a young man I felt embraced by a landscape of people and a community where any dream you had in your...

The CBS quotations of Pierce come from a 'Professional Opinion' memo Pierce sent to "60 Minutes" staff on Sept. 14, which was then posted as a PDF document on the CBS News Web site (along with Pierce's home address in the letterhead). But to hear James Pierce tell it, his experience seems to parallel that of James and Will. This columnist contacted Pierce by telephone Sept. 16. He said he was unable to talk specifically about the work he has been doing for CBS, because - contrary to how CBS News portrays it - he says he has not yet...

Here in the LA Times report above:The network's new reporting will be wrapped up soon, perhaps this weekend or early next week, Howard said. More sources have come forward in recent days, and CBS is leaning on its original sources to see if they will go on the record, he added. In the Washington Post:In a related development, White House press secretary Scott McClellan hinted that more documents regarding Bush's National Guard service may soon be released. Asked whether officials in the White House have seen unreleased documents, McClellan called that "a very real possibility." Other officials with knowledge of...

Just exchanged emails with Garry Moon, columnist for the Athens, Ga. Banner-Herald. He shared a stunning bit of news with me, and said he wanted Kerry Spot readers to know, since he doesn’t know when his column is going to run in the Banner-Herald. Moon managed to contact James J. Pierce, the fourth expert that CBS has cited as one of its experts verifying its documents. (I asked “who is James Pierce?” yesterday. In light of Moon’s news, maybe I was a little harsh on the guy.) Moon writes: I called Pierce at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday night. I told...

<p>COLUMBIA, Mo. — Members of a sorority were urged to lie about their health to qualify as donors in a competitive blood drive at the University of Missouri-Columbia (search), a school that once set a world record for blood collection.</p>

CONCORD, N.H. - In his lifetime, President Franklin Pierce was written off as a failure. AP Photo   And through the years, scholars have dismissed Pierce, who served from 1853 to 1857, as a weak, ineffectual leader who was wrong on the overriding issue of his time: slavery. But a small group of Pierce enthusiasts in his home state believes the nation's 14th president deserves a second look. "He had the terrible task of being president just before the Civil War," said Florence "Chips" Holden, a member of the Pierce Brigade, founded in the 1960s to save Pierce's Concord home...