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SAN GABRIEL - Gabrielino High School junior Kimiko Nishitsuji will be among a group of studentsand parents meeting with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in the Oval Office Thursday, sharing theirsuggestions on stopping bullying.
I'm really excited," Nishitsuji told City News Service. "I feel it's a great opportunity to spread awareness on such a hugescale of the seriousness of these problems and how much it affects youth.
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Constituency service matters to voter
I guess you could say that I'm a 99 percenter. However, don't confuse me with the "Take Back Wall Street" crowd. This has nothing to do with that cause. I'm a 99percenter because I'm just an average citizen, with an average working salary and a conservative ideology. I live my life like everyone else, dealing with issues the best way I can to resolve problems on my own. However, there are times when you have to reach out and ask the government for help.
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We are in a difficult situation and I am not exaggerating," Alejandro Gil Flores, president of the Tamaulipas Regional Ranchers Union, told the Enlineadirecta online news service. "I have never went through anything like this in the 30 years I've devoted to ranching," Flores added.
"It's difficult for governments to support unorganized groups and the first thing people have to do is organize," [Jeffrey Jones] said. "The real issue is not between rich and poor, but between the organized and unorganized. The organized are rich and the unorganized poor.
Asked about prospects for an alternative livestock industry-buffalo ranching- in his home state of Chihuahua, Jones said consumer interest would kindle or extinguish a nascent business. "Everything depends on the market, whether it is buf...
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No one is questioning Anderson's service
I was saddened to read what Julia Anderson wrote about me in her Aug. 10 letter, so I wanted the public to know the facts. Neither I nor my board colleagues has ever questioned Jay Anderson's service. For anyone to imply this is simply a cheap shot, and the readers know it. In fact, I was quoted in this paper on Aug. 2 stating, "I support Jay, I pray for Jay." I feel the same now as I did then.
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Real service for individuals
I've been reading a lot about Republicans trying to overturn the health care law signed by President Obama in March. I'd like to add my reason for being in favor of the law.
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Thanks for the rail service, senator
I want to thank state Sen. John Edwards for finding a clever, practical way to move forward during these lean times.
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By Paul Brand, McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Q: My boss and I were discussing alternative energy and we came up with the same question: Is there a movement to use natural gas instead of gasoline in passenger cars? From what little I understand, engines would not need too much modification to do so.
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He's very Japanese, very proud," says Katsushi Nagao of the Kyodo News, a Japanese wire service. "I'm sure he's upset about his plate appearances, but he'll never say that to the media, players or coaches.
"It's the toughest role in baseball,'' says [Charlie Manuel]. "People definitely don't understand. When you don't get to play a whole lot, it's hard to be a good hitter."
"I don't get a lot of at-bats," [Taguchi] says. "I have to keep my feelings fresh. Everyday players have to adjust from at-bat to at-bat. I have to adjust during each at-bat, from pitch to pitch. It's a new challenge."
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Orchard Park police perform vital service
I have been an Orchard Park police officer for 18 years. When hired, I had to hand write all reports and tickets and all our records were ink and paper. Our computers were accessible only at dispatch. I had to call in a driver's information to find out about his license status and warrants. Now I have cameras on my patrol car linked to a computer to instantly check every car I drive past. My onboard printer generates my tickets for me. The pace of modernization is ever increasing. We do need to update many aspects of our Police Department.
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A day for community service
I'm writing in response to the Sept. 10 letter from Lee Williams regarding his concern for the date of the Southeastern Colorado Race for the Cure. I thank Williams for sharing his perspective. Our race has been held on the Sunday following Labor Day for 15 years. It is a tradition for our community and as such we felt it was important to continue this tradition for the thousands of community members who find this event an integral part of their lives. Families plan vacations around this date and guests come from all over the country to attend our race.