| Defendant in UW ecoterror trial denies involvement
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Though she has been an active advocate for the environment, Briana Waters insists she would never condone arson as a means to a political end."It's very dangerous to human lives," she testified Wednesday in federal court. "I've always been someone who feels very strongly about not hurting people in any way."The 32-year-old violin teacher is accused of serving as a lookout while her friends planted a devastating fire bomb at the University of Washington in 2001.The fire is one of the most notorious in a string of arsons that investigators say were perpetrated from the mid-1990s to 2001 by members of the Earth Liberation Front, a loosely organized collection of radical environmentalists.Waters was one of five people indicted in the arson at the university. She faces a minimum of 35 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy, possessing an unregistered destructive device, arson and use of a destructive device during a crime of violence.No one was hurt in the arson at UW, but its Center for Urban Horticulture was destroyed and rebuilt at a cost of $7 million.
A former deputy leader of the SNP today sprang to the public defence ...
Jim Sillars said Dr Jim Dyer was wrong to report the Labour leader for possible prosecution and should apologise to her. But Dr Dyer, the Holyrood standards commissioner, said he had no choice but to report the result of his investigations to the procurator fiscal if he found a possible offence. .
SNP must keep its resolutions
Although somewhat front-loaded, that's an average of £98m/year from 2007 to 2012.The additional cash-generating efficiencies which John Swinney announced in his November budget should generate £400m over the next three years. That's an average of £133m/year – more than enough to cover the unplanned £98m/year expense without breaking any manifesto pledges in this term of parliament.Yet still the SNP cyber-activists cite the tram system to try and excuse all the broken pledges. They must think the Scottish public are complete idiots. .
Pawlenty rips DFL for gas tax increase
Governor Pawlenty ripped DFL lawmakers on Tuesday for over-riding his veto of the transportation package, which comes with a $6.6 billion price tag and a gasoline tax increase of at least five and a half cents.
The Governor predicted the tax increase would be a big November election issue, and that it could lead to Republicans re-taking control of both the state House and Senate.
Pawlenty says he expects a "tax revolt" among "hard working Minnesotans" against the gas tax.
"They had their day yesterday," Pawlenty said. "But now taxpayers will have their day."
He also said the bill will cause further budget problems, when the state issues its budget forecast on Thursday. That forecast was already expected to show a shortfall.
The Minnesota Legislature voted Monday to override Gov.
The Richardson File: The Santa Fe New Mexican follows the governor's ...
In recent months, Gov. Bill Richardson has staked out the most dovish position on the Iraq war of all Democratic presidential candidates this side of Dennis Kucinich. "Leave no troops behind," Richardson says. Withdraw all troops within a year, leaving no residual troops in the country. In stump speeches, debate appearances and campaign ads, Richardson repeatedly points out that none of the front-runners are calling for complete withdrawal. But he didn’t always feel that way about the war. As recently as November 2005, when his autobiography, Between Worlds, was published, Richardson supported the war. He criticized the administration’s handling of the occupation following the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s government, but said, "At this point, however, we must see this mission through.
Agencies Must Gird Themselves For a Recession
The key element to cutback management is to be ahead of the curve. Often, boards and professional managers live in denial for as long as possible. The consequence of delay is deeper cuts in service and trauma to organizations. These are the moments when boards of directors and CEOs have the unique responsibility of stewardship and the preservation of community assets through perilous times. There are some specific steps that all organizational boards should consider. First, monitor budgets more closely. Create a financial dashboard. Compare accounts payable, both the amount and its aging, on a historical basis. Understand the revenue sources and filter projections against changed realities. Second, use the organization's mission as a measure against which to look at all programs.
Global Warming Update: Snowfall Records Being Broken in New England
The road in front of the house, which is usually more than wide enough for two cars, is now so narrow that two cars have to slow down to a crawl to pass each other by. I've raked the snow snow off my roof 6 times this year because of the weight of the snow on the roof. More snow is forecast for later today. My question: where is global warming in a winter when ya really need it???? ;+} Liberal's Basic Rule For Discourse: I don't care if you agree with my premises, but I demand that you agree with my conclusions. .
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Sometimes an NPR show can upend your expectations and convince you that ordinary Americans can be brilliant observers and even entertainers. StoryCorps is not that show, I think. Every story I've heard on it has been lame. When do the grants run out? ... 2:51 A.M. ___________________________ Giuliani, the New Ideas Candidate? Sara Mosle recently reminded everyone of a key, overlooked moment in Giuliani's career: after his prostate cancer diagnosis, he decided to employ New York City's trademark Comp Stat policing technique to "aggressively recruit greater numbers of uninsured children for coverage under two existing government-run programs: Medicaid and Child Health Plus." Mosle--and later Sara Kershaw of the NYT--used this incident to paint Giuliani as a hypocritical candidate.
Three weeks until it begins anew
But the Braves did address every need, and Braves players on and off the record tell me they like Wren's three-month body of work and the team's chances of getting back to the postseason after two years of watching October unfold on TV. Of course, they are also realistic. It's no secret what almost certainly needs to happen if the Braves are to have a successful season: They must, and I mean absolutely must, get better and more reliable starting pitching than they received from last year's injury-riddled rotation. They need some other things to go their way, too, including good work from the revamped top of the order likely to include Kelly Johnson and/or Yunel Escobar; a productive season from center fielder Mark Kotsay in the first year of the post-Andruw era; and a healthy season from closer Rafael Soriano and his setup men and good work from one or more of the lefty relievers.
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