| For Hillary, the 'Bill' may be coming due
American TV screens are now full of one of the most aggressive attack ads in recent history. Dubbed 'Children', it in effect suggests that a vote for Barack Obama will lead to such weakness on national security that the American homeland will be in peril. It is shot over pictures of sleeping babies and it appeals directly to the 'security moms' demographic that Clinton needs. But the facts on the ground remain the same. It has finally come down to this: on Tuesday, Clinton needs to win Texas and Ohio. Anything less could force her from the race and spell the end of the Clinton dynasty. The revered Clinton brand, once so confident of a second act, is now desperately fighting to stop the curtain coming down early. James C. Humes, a visiting fellow in history at the University of Colorado, writes in the Pueblo Chiefain: A president is barred by his country's constitution from having more than two terms.
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EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes
Like a plentiful oil well, the European Union (EU) has found, since 2004, that Microsoft is a rich source of funds. The EU allowed Microsoft to continue to operate in the region, but found it in violation of antitrust laws. Its conclusion -- in order to stay Microsoft will have to pay some big fines. The Microsoft fines began in March of 2004 when a European Commission high court found the company guilty of antitrust violations -- in particular, using underhanded tactics to freeze out its competitors in the media player and server software markets. A massive fine of $690M (€497M) was charged against Microsoft. Microsoft refused to comply and was promptly fined an additional $375.4M USD. In the end, Microsoft's decision to fight the law turned out to be a futile one when the European Court of First Instance ruled to uphold European Commission's decision against Microsoft. Microsoft agreed to finally comply with the ruling.
Wireless home security lets you check in from afar
As a police officer in southern Florida, Greg Varley was dispatched to investigate as many as 10 false alarms a day at residents' homes. He was frustrated to discover that most people didn't disarm their security systems properly. So after retiring and moving to Cookeville, Tenn., Varley three months ago looked for a home-security system that would give him more control over arming the sensors, helping him avert false alarms. He soon came across a company called InGrid Inc., a security system that he could install himself and control using the Internet. Varley now arms and disarms his security system by logging onto a personalized Web site. And in addition to knowing when something goes wrong at home, he also can monitor when things are going right. "It's easy to go online and check the status of your sensors," he says.
Boise Bike Swap marks fifth year of spinning deals
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 200 Broad St., Boise (behind WinCo). $1 admission, free 13 and younger. Cash and credit card accepted. Register equipment online through Wednesday, Feb. 27. On-site registration and equipment check-in is from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29. Unsold equipment can be picked up from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity. 343-3782, boisebikeswap@cableone.net. FIVE BOISE BIKE SWAP TIPS Get there early. The busiest time is when the doors open on Friday night - that's when the best deals usually are found. A line has been known to form an hour before opening. Have a plan. Bargain hunting can be overwhelming if you don't have a clear idea of what you're looking for.
December 2007
Meehan, infant son of Dennis firefighter Phelim Meehan and his wife Amanda Clare. Turlough passed away on December 18 after a valiant battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Fr. John Murray, assisted by Deacon David Akin, celebrated the Mass. The reader was Joshua Crowell. Both Akin and Crowell are Dennis Fire Department chaplains. Approximately 600 people attended the Mass including a large contingent of uniformed personnel representing fire and police departments from many Cape towns and the State Police. Turlough’s casket was borne to and from the church atop the Dennis Fire Department’s newest engine, #107. When it enters service, 107 will carry the name "Mighty Meehan" in honor of Turlough.Donations in memory of Turlough Meehan may be made by mail or phone to the Jimmy Fund.
How do you balance a tight city budget?
She can't even get her own house inorder. To Last time - I agree why doesn't the Pantagraph try some balance reporting and look at all the expenses of other cities like Normal. They have been doing a greal deal of spending and at a much higher rate than Bloomington. " .
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