http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/york/ en-us Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:10:35 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412306/posts Why did the Senate gather at 1 a.m. Monday for a vote to move ahead on the Reid Amendment to the Democrats' national health care bill? Democrats blame Republicans. "Everyone knows we're here at one in the morning because of my friends on the other side of the aisle," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said moments before the vote. On CBS Sunday, Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu said, "We don't have to vote in the middle of the night, but [Republican Sen. Tom Coburn] is the one making us do it -- not Harry Reid, not the Democrats. It is a... The Washington Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412306/posts#comment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:10:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2289663/posts The New York Philharmonic, hoping to notch another exotic destination in its touring history, said on Thursday it had been invited to perform in Cuba and was seriously considering such a visit. The orchestra’s president, Zarin Mehta, and other of its officials planned to travel to Havana on Friday to investigate concert halls, hotels and other logistical matters. The Philharmonic has received licenses to travel there, in light of the United States embargo. The trip would be yet another recent dip into cold-war waters for the Philharmonic. It would take place just a few days after the orchestra returns from... The New York Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2289663/posts#comment Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:46:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2274979/posts Dusty Rhodes, a light-hitting, hard-drinking outfielder who was at his best on baseball's biggest stage, died of cardiopulmonary arrest Wednesday at a Las Vegas hospital. He was 82. Rhodes, whose left-handed swing was tailor-made for the short right-field porch at the New York Giants' home in the Polo Grounds, never batted more than 244 times in seven big-league seasons and had a career average of just .253. But in his only World Series, in 1954, he delivered a game-winning pinch-hit home run in the 10th inning of Game 1, a game-tying pinch-hit single in Game 2 and a two-run pinch... LA Times / AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2274979/posts#comment Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:27:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2253371/posts The New York Times: First to be Nationalized or sold for Scrap? The Wall Street Journal just featured a column speculating that control of the troubled New York Times may be acquired within the next couple of years. That’s it! Abuse your shareholders by running those assets into the ground then sell off what’s left for scrap. Like most of the major media companies, they ran the company not to increase shareholder equity but rather to increase DNC equity. The New York Times is more of a 527 organization than a news organization. The scoundrels running the NY Times should... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2253371/posts#comment Mon, 18 May 2009 19:07:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2253325/posts Not happy. Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2253325/posts#comment Mon, 18 May 2009 18:07:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2233324/posts I admire Congressman Peter King---he just doesn't give a rat's ass who he angers, he is going to suggest what's right whether it makes him popular or not. He created a fire storm suggesting its time for the US government to more closely monitor Mosques in the US. He fought the Democrats in congress to provide whistle blowers with “immunity for reporting suspicious activities and mitigating terrorist threats relating to transportation security,” He also was a fighter for the cause of "Libel tourism," and he told the truth about Gitmo Prison. Now he is being attacked by the Terrorist enabling... Newsday/The Lid http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2233324/posts#comment Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:44:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2195182/posts NEW YORK - A Black September terrorist who served about one-half his 30-year sentence for planting three car bombs in New York City in 1973 was deported Thursday, a law-enforcement official said. It was unclear which country had agreed to accept 63-year-old Khalid Al-Jawary. The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the deportation, didn't immediately know where Al-Jawary was going. Al-Jawary was convicted in federal court of placing the bombs in 1973 that could have killed and injured hundreds if they had detonated. They were timed to coincide with the arrival of the late... CNSNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2195182/posts#comment Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:31:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2191848/posts The company that owns and operates the York Daily Record/Sunday News readers' comment posting Web site will release the identities of people who anonymously posted comments to a story about the stabbing death of Andrew Wright, according to sworn statements Friday in county court. Prosecutor Timothy Barker informed Judge Thomas H. Kelley on Friday that an attorney for Topix LLC said the Internet Protocol addresses and personal information of the posters "has been preserved" and will be turned over when the company is served with a subpoena by the York County District Attorney's Office. (snip) Under oath Friday, York County... The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2191848/posts#comment Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:23:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2177635/posts Under no circumstances does state Rep. Dan Moul want Pennsylvania considered as a potential site for the relocation of suspected terrorists now being housed at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp. And in a defiant move against President Barack Obama's plan to close the Cuba-based prison and relocate the facility somewhere within the U.S., the Adams County representative has drafted a resolution he hopes will stop Pennsylvania from being on the short list of potential sites. "These people are trained killers, and they're trained to kill Americans. That's what they were born, bred and raised to do is to kill us,... The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2177635/posts#comment Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:41:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2176645/posts As many ponder the fate of 245 detainees at the soon-to-be-shuttered prison at Guantanamo Bay, the York County commissioners are open to the idea of holding some at the York County Prison, a facility that already holds about 700 federal detainees each day. (snip) York County's Republican congressman, Todd Platts, has spoken out against the relocation of the Guantanamo Bay detainees to Pennsylvania. But the county's history of holding federal detainees goes back years,and the partnership has yielded benefits for both sides. The federal government has turned the prison into one of the larger immigration detention centers in the country,... The Evening Sun (Hanover, PA) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2176645/posts#comment Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:20:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2166839/posts The Scarecrow wasn't exactly a genius -- that's why the straw man wanted a brain. Likewise, it seems that most "straw purchasers" -- people who buy guns for bad guys -- have heads more full of hay matter than gray matter. And so you have to wonder: Does York city really need a complicated new law to torch them? That's the question before the York City Council next week. Members are scheduled to vote on an ordinance requiring people to report lost or stolen guns within 72 hours after they discover them missing. Maybe that seems like common sense --... York Daily Record http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2166839/posts#comment Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:49:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2163736/posts On the heels of its attention-grabbing trip to North Korea last February, the New York Philharmonic is planning another high-profile visit for next season: to Vietnam. The stop, part of an Asian tour in October, will be a splashy opening to Alan Gilbert’s tenure as the orchestra’s new music director. (snip) In Communist Vietnam, a freewheeling utopia of commerce compared with the hermetic, impoverished and tightly controlled North Korea, the orchestra will play at the Hanoi Opera House. Completed in 1911 during French colonial rule and modeled after the Paris Opera, it has about 600 seats, according to its Web... The New York Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2163736/posts#comment Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:51:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2099068/posts New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said he intends to sue Arbitron Inc. over the planned rollout of a new electronic radio-ratings system in New York, saying it may drastically reduce advertising revenue at minority radio stations. Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2099068/posts#comment Mon, 6 Oct 2008 23:32:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017845/posts Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!   For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.   Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!     ~ Hall of Heroes ~Sgt. Alvin C. York             BIOGRAPHYAlvin Cullum York (1887-1964) ended the First World War as one of America's most famous soldiers, with fame and popular recognition assured following a remarkable act of courage and coolness in October 1918.Having grown up in poverty the young York honed his skills as a... Linked In Thread http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2017845/posts#comment Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991050/posts An interesting Youtube piece on Spitzer's downfall; especially for conspiracy buffs... youtube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991050/posts#comment Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:11:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989283/posts Two of Britain's most dangerous Islamic terrorists moved to new prison - because they complained fellow inmates were 'too white'By GWYNETH REES - More by this author » Last updated at 09:58am on 21st March 2008  Two of Britain's most dangerous terrorists have been moved to different prisons after complaining their fellow inmates were "too white".  Dhiren Barot and Omar Khyam asked to be transferred from high-security Frankland prison near Durham. Barot masterminded a radioactive bomb plot involving limousines packed with nails and explosives and Khyam plotted to blow up Bluewater shopping centre in Kent.  Scroll down for more...Complained:... The Daily Mail (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989283/posts#comment Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:43:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986791/posts Obama adds a little more cowbell TRIBUNE-REVIEW BY Salena Zito Bristling at charges that, so far, Barack Obama is running a less-than-spectacular race in Pennsylvania, the candidate's chief political strategist told reporters this afternoon that the campaign was going all out to win the Keystone State. "We are gong to contest vigorously in Pennsylvania," David Axelrod said. "We're going to be running a full campaign." tribune-review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986791/posts#comment Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:15:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982492/posts Pennsylvania 'absolutely critical' for Clinton campaign, aide says By Salena Zito and David M. Brown TRIBUNE-REVIEW Saturday, March 8, 2008 Winning the Pennsylvania primary on April 22 is "absolutely critical" to Hillary Clinton's hope of overtaking Barack Obama in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, a top Clinton aide said Friday. Clinton will visit Pennsylvania on Monday and Tuesday, with campaign stops in Scranton, Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Former President Bill Clinton will be stumping for his wife on Tuesday in Pittsburgh, but the campaign did not immediately provide details about that visit. Asked whether Clinton must win Pennsylvania to... tribune-review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982492/posts#comment Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:11:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982266/posts Dig uncovers Iron Age waterhole Archaeologists have found what they describe as a remarkable Iron Age waterhole on the site of an extension to York University. The waterhole complete with a preserved wickerwork lining was revealed during excavations in Heslington village. The structure also contains fragments of wood giving clues to the landscape of the time, about 2,500 years ago. The university's archaeology department plans more digs at the site, which also contains an important Roman building. The university plans to open the site to local archaeological community groups as well as allowing students access to a live dig. 'Fantastic... BBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982266/posts#comment Sat, 8 Mar 2008 01:49:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981365/posts (IsraelNN.com) New York led the list of anti-Jewish attacks, with 351 incidents, a 23% increase compared to last year, according to The Anti-Defamation League's annual audit report released Wednesday. The audit tracks anti-Semitic incidents in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Other states with topping the list included New Jersey, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Anti-Jewish incidents increased in Colorado in 2007 for the first time in three years, ranking eighth in the nation for anti-Semitic activity. Arutz 7 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981365/posts#comment Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:36:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1946945/posts ON ONE SIDE of the fence, you have those who think 49ers coach Mike Nolan is the second coming of bumbling Barry Switzer and want him fired. Now! On the other side, you have those who believe Nolan is a decent coach who took over an NFL disaster area and deserves another year to fix the mess he inherited. And me? I'm on the fence, waiting to be convinced that this decision truly, truly matters one way or the other for the 49ers. You see, even if Nolan goes, John York, the man at the top of the 49ers' corporate... Contra Costa Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1946945/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jan 2008 01:30:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1939615/posts The 49ers made major changes to their front-office structure Friday, hiring former A's executive and Memphis Grizzlies President Andy Dolich as their new chief operating officer. Team co-owner John York said he maintain his same role overseeing the day-to-day operation of the franchise, but he will increase the responsibilities of son Jed, who has been taking a lead role in the 49ers' negotiations for a new stadium in either Santa Clara or San Francisco. He is not stepping down or stepping aside from the team. "Not a bit," York said. "Jed's role continues to grow but he is primarily working... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1939615/posts#comment Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:07:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1938404/posts Well, that's it for Mike Nolan. And while we're at it, that's almost surely it for Alex Smith, too - if not immediately, then after one more season, tops. And if Denise DeBartolo York is on the level about this new general manager thing, that might be it for Tortoise-Shell Johnny as football chief, too. In other words, the Nolan-Smith blood feud, which has reached full boil, is going to blow up a franchise that already was chest-deep in rubble. The last three years will have been a waste, and they were designed because the three years before them were... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1938404/posts#comment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:50:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1936895/posts Archbishop makes Zimbabwe protest Dr John Sentamu Dr John Sentamu has been a consistent critic of Mr Mugabe The Archbishop of York has cut up his dog collar and said he will not replace it until Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is out of office. Dr John Sentamu made the symbolic protest gesture live on BBC One's Andrew Marr Show. He said Mr Mugabe had "taken people's identity" and "cut it to pieces", prompting him to do the same. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has boycotted an EU-Africa summit because of Mr Mugabe's presence. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1936895/posts#comment Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:12:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926831/posts Diversity assembly at Eastern sparks backlash from parents WENDY L. GARMAN For The York Dispatch Article Launched: 11/16/2007 10:47:40 AM EST Eastern York School District's board meeting was standing-room only Thursday night after more than two dozen people turned out to protest a diversity assembly held last week at the high school. Kathy Freeland, who has a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old in the district, said she received no notification of such an assembly and was "disturbed" to learn that her children were addressed by a "gay man, an African-American woman and a Jew." "I send my children to school to... The York Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926831/posts#comment Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:25:08 GMT