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- November 11th, 2009
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In family, a sense of military tradition dates to the Revolution
Happy Veterans Day to those who serve and who have served.As children, my brother and I had the run of a big old family home with a large front porch—it wasn’t fancy but it was solid. Fami…
- November 10th, 2009
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Jacksonville courthouse project rife with illegal worker documents
Commentary by Kay B. DayLone gull at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (by Kay B. Day)If you think about it, there’s rich irony in more than a quarter of workers at the county courthouse allegedly filing…
- November 9th, 2009
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Would Gitmo transfer make Charleston a terrorist target?
An arrow in the recreation yard at Camp Delta, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, points the direction to Mecca, the Islam holy city, so the detainees know which way to face if the call to prayer sou…
- November 6th, 2009
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Ft. Hood opens Family Hotline as massacre investigation proceeds
In the wake of a mass shooting by an alleged suspect identified as Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, 39, Ft. Hood opened a Family Hotline for information. The Family Hotline number is 254-288-7570 or 1-866…
- November 5th, 2009
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Democrats blame Bush, ignore their own missteps on economy, war
Commentary by Kay B. Day Are you weary of listening to the inheritance defense blaming President George W. Bush that the Obama administration and Congress jump on every time they face criti…
- November 4th, 2009
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The Rubio factor at a farmer’s market in Florida and in NY-23
Commentary by Kay B. DayMarco Rubio has been all over the news, both branded media and conservative stalwarts like Human Events. Above, the former speaker of the Florida House graces the cover of Nati…
- November 3rd, 2009
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Romney keynotes GOP Lincoln Day celebration in Jacksonville
by Kay B. Day Gov. Mitt Romney sustains popularity in Florida, with many expecting him to run for the GOP nomination in 2012. [Photo courtesy of Duval County GOP.]The Jacksonville GOP has made arrang…
- November 2nd, 2009
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For Democrats, healthcare is really all about the taxes
Commentary by Kay B. DayPelosi celebrated Democrat wins in 2006. Ask yourself a question. Do you have it better now than you did 3 years ago?Democrats are salivating over reinventing American healthca…
- October 31st, 2009
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Boehner brings attention to overlooked GOP healthcare plans, rejects Dem behemoth
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) called attention to GOP healthcare plans overlooked by big media, saying, “We first released our healthcare plan in June and over the last six months,…
- October 30th, 2009
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Corporate players like Google and AT & T require big debate on Net neutrality
Commentary by Kay B. DayIf you’re not clear about the term ‘Net neutrality,’ don’t feel lonesome. It’s a complicated issue with big corporate players and the government c…
- October 29th, 2009
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The Marco Rubio campaign: From evolution to revolution
Commentary by Donna Barrow Last May I wrote an article detailing my evolution from “super voter” to “grassroots activist.” I wrote that the U.S. Senate race between Marc…
- October 28th, 2009
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Florida GOP women’s president pegs Grayson’s ‘whore’ remark as ‘vulgar’
Commentary by Kay B. Day The donkey has never been viewed by those who grew up in rural areas as having a large amount of intelligence when compared to, say, even a pig.Cindy Graves, president of the…
- October 27th, 2009
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ACORN could still get taxpayer funds; whistleblower explains
by Chris Carter Anita Moncrief is fighting for her first amendment rights, having spoken out about alleged misdeeds at ACORN. Like other whistleblowers, Anita has been targeted despite widespread ack…
- October 26th, 2009
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Big media catches up to Medicare/Medicaid fraud with ’60 Minutes’ expose
Commentary by Kay B. DayFlorida Attorney General Bill McCollum has been outspoken about his opposition to expanding Medicaid. McCollum is running for governor.For more than a year, I’ve written…
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UN Rapporteur visits US to investigate housing crisis as her home state explodes with crime
by Kay B. DayUN Special Rapporteur Raquel Rolnik is investigating the housing crisis in the U.S. Rolnik's home state where she directed urban planning is crime-ridden.United Nations Special Rapporteur…
- October 24th, 2009
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Obama declares H1N1 national emergency; WHO analyzes severe, fatal cases
Breaking NewsNegative stain EM image of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A/CA/4/09. Photo Credit: C. S. Goldsmith and A. Balish, CDC.A number of media networks say President Barack Obama declared H1N1 a nation…
- October 23rd, 2009
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Wall Street Journal analysis on Chicago-style politics evokes Alinsky
Commentary by Kay B. Day A perfect example of why I pay to read The Wall Street Journal can be found in a Thursday editorial by Kimberley A. Strassel. Strassel’s essay, ‘The Chicago Way,&…
- October 22nd, 2009
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H1N1, seasonal flu self-treatment may bring adverse side effects
Commentary by Kay B. Day Becca waits for help in the Emergency Room; Eric lends support and snaps a pic.We’ve all had the flu, partly because there are so many different strains. And many of us…
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Bandit proves shelter dogs can be rehabilitated
by Jen Day-Thompson I will never forget the day I adopted my dog Bandit two years ago. I had just moved in with a good friend of mine, and having grown up with dogs, our house didn’t feel like…
- October 21st, 2009
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Loss of Medal of Honor hero in Florida a loss for the nation
by Kay B. DaySgt. Leonard B. Keller received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions beyond the call of duty in a battle in the Ap Bac Zone in the Republic of Vietnam on May 2, 1967.Sgt. Leonard B. Kell…
- October 20th, 2009
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Amber Alert issued for 7 year old Florida girl believed to be endangered
Breaking news, Oct. 21, 2009 The body of a small child has been found in a landfill in South Georgia. At a press conference today Clay County sheriff Rick Beseler said the child has not been ide…
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Obama to visit Florida, few details known except for Miami fundraiser
Commentary by Kay B. Day View of downtown Jacksonville from the Friendship Fountain. Photo by Kay B. Day.President Barack Obama will head to Florida on Monday, but only general information is availab…
- October 19th, 2009
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Democrat war with Fox and the right dates to 2008 or earlier
Commentary by Kay B. DayThere’s a war on, pitting leftwing Democrats against conservatives, and although the most recent target appears to be Fox news and assorted rightwing talk show…
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Why did Google see essay as ‘conservatives against interracial marriage’?
Commentary by Kay B. Day After reading about the Louisiana justice of the peace who refused a marriage license to a couple because they are from different races, I wrote an essay about my family's exp…
- October 17th, 2009
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Doc on Glenn Beck Show sheds new light on ER visits
Democrats stress costs associated with emergency room visits, making the idea a linchpin in the public option debate. But on Friday a physician appearing on the Glenn Beck show’s special feature…
- October 16th, 2009
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Lousiana couple’s plight over interracial marriage hits home
Commentary by Kay B. DayA Louisiana couple refused a marriage license by the Justice of the Peace in Tangipahoa Parish’s 8th Ward hit home for me. In August we celebrated the marriage of our dau…
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Obama nixes Bush, Clinton policy on missile, space tech for China
Former governor of Washington Gary Locke heads the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.President Barack Obama has changed policy followed by Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush on missile and space technolo…
- October 15th, 2009
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- October 14th, 2009
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- October 13th, 2009
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Healthcare Reform 101 for Democrats, Health Insurers and Main Street
Health insurance companies, noting the evolution of Sen. Max Baucus’(D-Mo.) Senate Finance Committee Healthcare bill (America’s Healthy Future Act), have mounted a campaign to stymie addit…
- October 12th, 2009
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Details of Ellison\'s Muslim pilgrimage pose ethics problem for House Democrats
Icons of Islam: The ancient erected stone obelisk located in the Hippodrome in Constantinople. The image was made between 1880-1893. [US Library of Congress Photo by Abdullah Frères].by Chris C…
- October 11th, 2009
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BBC admits dispute over global warming as Copenhagen looms
Commentary by Kay B. Day My gerbera daisies love carbon dioxide.The British Broadcasting Corp. made a confession of sorts with an article titled, ‘What happened to global warming?’ Saying…
- October 9th, 2009
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Nobel Prize: Pressure for our president on climate change, foreign aid
Commentary by Kay B. DayPundit Joe Scarborough's colleagues claimed a 'senior level' White House official called Scarborough an "a-hole" after the pundit satirized the Nobel Peace Prize award for Pres…
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Dems live up to ‘tax and spend’, get dismal scores from CAGW
Watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste has released The 2008 Congressional Ratings issue, and objective results show Democrats indeed own the label ‘Tax and Spend.’ Since 1989 CA…
- October 8th, 2009
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Dishonesty, Intimidation, Hypocrisy and Medicare Advantage
Guest editorial by Newt Gingrich The editorial writers at The New York Times thought they were getting the White House’s back when they defended cuts to Medicare Advantage last week. In f…
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Reality of social work: What professors can’t teach
by Jen Day-Thompson In 2005, I couldn’t wait to graduate college and begin my career in the “real world”. I envisioned sexy suits and the privilege of spending paychecks on happy ho…
- October 7th, 2009
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Did Democrats set legal precedent by keeping Rangel as Ways and Means chair?
Commentary by Kay B. Day Not surprisingly, Democrats shot down an effort by House Republicans to pass a resolution calling for removing Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) from his chairmanship of the House…
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US aims for better benefits, medical care for illegals
Part 1 in a series on immigrationBy Kay B. DayA CBO border patrol agent pats down a suspect prior to returning him to Mexico. Curiously, CBO recently announced that in a case unrelated to this photo,…
- October 6th, 2009
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Democrat Clyburn target of complaint over ARRA funds
by Kay B. Day(Savannah River Site, SC)--Rep. James Clyburn is the subject of an anonymous complaint filed with the Inspector General at the US Dept. of Energy. The State Newspaper published a story fr…
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FTC says bloggers must be honest about paid reviews, freebies
TUSR contributor Rebecca Day wrote an article about possible health benefits of teas. It is a standing policy here that we accept no compensation or freebies in exchange for a review. Day just happens…
- October 5th, 2009
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Florida debates offshore drilling as Brazil gets U.S. loan to drill
by Kay B. Day Gull at the beach near Mickler's Landing in Jacksonville. [Photo by Kay B. Day]The coming legislative session in the state of Florida will see pro-drillers and anti-drillers take up pol…
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Kaiser healthcare poll raises questions about public option responses
by Kay B. Day Leftists in the Democratic Party want another public option for healthcare despite the fact Medicaid and Medicare are taxpayer sinkholes with a level of oversight similar to a cat watch…
