Obviously she failed political science 101. Her verbal jabs might have been directed at Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, but she should have known her words would be an attack on millions of working class voters. Her mockery of community activism - like a badly timed joke – has caused a backlash from disgruntled grassroots leaders around the country. And speaking of scripts, if Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was hired to play the role of pit bull in a dress, she lived up to expectations. The audience clapped, booed and laughed on cue just like a heavily rehearsed script, except for John McCain who kept stumbling over his script. Last week, the Republican National Convention seemed like an episode of Saturday Night Live. THE JOURNAL OF STEFFANIE RIVERS: Political Circus For Ken Shover of Suffield Township, the night was a full ci. This is an unusual thing,'' said Howard Parr, the Civic's executive director. Profits from the event, as well as from a raffle of baskets donated by a dozen sponsors, will benefit Miktarian's family. The 33-year-old officer left behind wife Holly and their infant daughter, Thea. Miktarian was shot and killed during a late-night traffic stop on July 13. Hill is the bassist for Barium, a grunge band Miktarian co-founded with drummer Daniel Boland. There was nothing to do but grieve,'' he said. When Miktarian was killed, ''we couldn't do anything. I have a feeling a lot of us are going to feel a bit of relief,'' he said. Before taking the stage with his fellow band members, Pat Hill said it felt cathartic. A rock concert tribute to slain Twinsburg police officer Josh Miktarian meant different things to those who gathered at the Akron Civic Theatre Saturday night. 12, 2008Sex, Drugs, and RoyaltiesA summary of what's in the. PredatorA summary of what's in the major U.S. 14, 2008The HazardsA summary of what's in the major U.S. From the beginning the group looked to stay within a $60 million budget for a jail that would meet all the state requirements and end the remedial order."We spe.Īd2(commercialNode,'leaderboard',false,'')Home today's papersCampaign 2008News & PoliticsArts & LifeBusiness & TechHealth & ScienceStyle & ShoppingTravel & FoodSportsSlate on NPRVideoflyoutSwitch()placeAd2(commercialNode,'120x90',false,'')PRINTDISCUSSE-MAILRECOMMENDslate: FacebookMySpace Mixx Digg Reddit Furl Ma.gnolia SphereStumbleUponCLOSENEWSLETTERSPODCASTSRSSadsonar_placementId=1307708 adsonar_pid=833768 adsonar_ps=-1 adsonar_zw=134 adsonar_zh=620 adsonar_jv='' placeAd2(commercialNode,'120x240top',false,'')placeAd2(commercialNode,'120x240bottom',false,'')Moretoday's paperscolumnsSettling DustA summary of what's in the major U.S. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler.Eltife acted as mediator after the $126 million bond failed during the last November election and worked with Buie, Curtis, Commissioner JoAnn Fleming and County Judge Joel Baker to find a consensus jail plan.Curtis and Buie believe this plan has a consensus and will pass.Curtis said he has always felt a new jail was needed but that the last bond was not in the best interest of the community. public announcement of their intent to seek a vote of yes in November.The "Finally! Former opposition and advocacy leaders Bobby Curtis and Herb Buie, respectively, addressed the media and the small gathering of bond supporters and consultants including State Sen. By ADAM RUSSELLStaff WriterLeaders from past jail bond advocacy and opposition groups gathered inside the Courthouse Annex for an 11 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time, Mondays to Fridays.ROBERT E. Passes are available for $35 at the TheBus Pass Office at Ala Moana Shopping Center and all ABC stores in Waikiki.įor route and schedule information, call (808) 848-5555 or (808) 852-6080. Ideal for visitors! These passes are good for four consecutive days of unlimited bus rides. Any child 5 years of age or under may ride FREE (when accompanied by a fare-paying passenger and does not occupy a seat).Seniors (65+ with reduced fare card or valid Medicare card) and persons with disabilities: $1 one way. Students (grades 6-12 and under age 19): $1.25 one way.Adults: $2.50 one way, with 1 free transfer per trip (ask the driver for a transfer when you pay your fare).Note that wet bathing suits are not allowed on board, and luggage must fit on your lap or under your seat. Most buses are equipped with bike racks, and most have handicapped access. It may not be the quickest way to travel, but it beats negotiating unfamiliar roads in a rental car especially if you’d like to kick back and enjoy the fabulous scenery. Oahu’s public transit system, TheBus, goes practically everywhere on the island (take a circle island tour if you have some time on your hands, fare information below). Ideal for visitors! Photo courtesy of Simon_sees via.
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