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Re: Hasta lasagna to Italian teacher? Not so fast

teacherinchina — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:01:16 -0000

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Re: Live election broadcast from Lawrence City Hall tonight

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Re: We’re number 19! We’re number 19! OK, maybe that’s not worth shouting

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Re: An explosive morning in Lawrence — the good kind

Jan Myers — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:18:32 -0000

That was great you showed it on the Las Vegas, NV news plus in Lagrange, TX since I'm from Lawrence, Ma had to call all the ones down here and across the states to watch it.,

Re: An explosive morning in Lawrence — the good kind

Jgodsey — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:43:06 -0000

bomb goes the dynamite.

Re: And now, let’s blow something up

toiletblogs — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:20:01 -0000

i'll be there!

Re: Hitler/Obama posters coming from LaRouche crowd

nbombard — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:21:18 -0000

Thanks for the comment, jchko. I think discussion about the benefits, pitfalls and dangers of socialism is a valid discussion. What I personally find objectionable about the Hitler comparison is that Nazi Germany was not a classic example of socialism. It was a fascist regime that centered around an ideal of racial superiority and absolute power centered in the government. Beyond the fact that it offered government-run health care, there is virtually no valid comparison between the U.S. and Nazi Germany -- or between Nazi Germany and virtually any real modern day socialist country. To me, that makes the use of Hitler and Nazis in the health care debate absurd.

As far as icons go, Hitler is in our world akin to the devil. It's the name we throw around when we want to conjure up the worst of the worst. I think such comparisons steer the debate away from the real issue of health care (such as can govt. provide good health care, should it and at what cost?).

Re: Hitler/Obama posters coming from LaRouche crowd

jchko — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:18:33 -0000

Before Hitler started killing he turned the country int a socialist regime. Obama has been compared to Hitler for a long time because of socialism that is what people are referring to

Re: What happens in Vegas … well, what did happen anyway?

Jgodsey — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:26:10 -0000

If you spent 30 grand and only got as far as lap dances and booze..you are incompetent and should be fired.

Re: John Quincy Adams is now on Twitter

Jgodsey — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:34:53 -0000

cool

Re: Police continue to investigate alleged murder of Andover Navy sailor

virginiachall17 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:25:04 -0000

All those years ago, when I was attempting to stay up as late as possible (even though I had school the next day), I'd flick over from Bob Harris on Radio 1 at 12.30am, as it was back then, to hear the three minutes of Sailing nfcu By, before the forecast at 12.33am. I'm not sure why, but the mention of "thick fog" used to scare me!

Re: Sex for sale in Haverhill?

jazs28 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:19:48 -0000

I had read some articles about this massage parlors that offers extra services, well the government should do some actions with this.

Re: Report says Bay State ‘generally doing a good job’ with stimulus funds

nbombard — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:11:21 -0000

I don't think it's just a case of the legislature patting itself on the back, as the report was done by MassPRIG. The question about whether state money is just being substituted with federal money is a valid question, though.

Re: Report says Bay State ‘generally doing a good job’ with stimulus funds

oldesarge — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:02:01 -0000

Ooooooh, the legislature is patting themselves on the back, well I don't see any of it being spent around here. How much is being spent in the metro Boston area and how much is being spent outside of metro Boston? They're just replacing State money with Federal money.

Re: Reporter Paul Tennant checks in from covering vehicular homicide trial

paurik — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:12:11 -0000

Why hasn't anyone came up with suggestion that "Marie Pigaga" was asleep at the wheel. Wasn't she just coming off a 5 hour trip from New Jersey. Didn't the neighbors say she was a reckless driver. She was also busted for driving with a suspended license prior to this accident. 2 and 1/2 years for homicide. If you want to kill someone that is obviously the way to do it.

Re: Lawton’s Famous Frankfurters faces uncertainty

M~ — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:18:15 -0000

Yes Save Lawton's!!!! This places has many memories for so many of us who have lived here most of our lives. I remember going there with my grandparents, and the old place always makes me smile when I pass by.

Re: Lawton’s Famous Frankfurters faces uncertainty

LizzieT — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:47:39 -0000

Hey....... what's the latest with Sam's Steak Out?

Re: Lawton’s Famous Frankfurters faces uncertainty

politicalmadman — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:47:09 -0000

Great idea. What are you waiting for, get going ! We will back you and sign the " Save Lawtons" petition. Anyone else ??

Re: Lawton’s Famous Frankfurters faces uncertainty

BILLP — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:35:49 -0000

GET IN TOUCH WITH JAY LENO. HE LOVES THIS PLACE!

Re: Lawton’s Famous Frankfurters faces uncertainty

eagle234 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:04:30 -0000

I bet if it was Sal's, the Mayor would have the ARMY here fixing it!

Re: Lawton’s Famous Frankfurters faces uncertainty

paulie tical — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:16:52 -0000

Seems like it is getting close to pulling down the shades and putting the lights out in this city. Where is the vision? Save Lawtons!

Re: Lawton’s Famous Frankfurters faces uncertainty

former resident — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:04:51 -0000

save lawtons

Re: Lawton’s Famous Frankfurters faces uncertainty

jgodsey — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:59:25 -0000

this is definitely a case where any other city would have picked the building up and moved it somewhere else to preserve it.

but alas knowing the merrimack valley as i do, i expect this building to be sacrificed in favor of expedience.

Re: Are older drivers a risk to themselves and others?

reprat — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:32:07 -0000

I never did answer the question are older drivers a risk to themselves and others.
They can be. I know it is difficult to take someone's independence away from them but some should not be behind a wheel. Most people retain sharp minds until well into their eighties, nineties and beyond. The problem is two-fold. In reflex and awareness. As we age we tend to forget things, right? That tells me the brain, although still sharp does have areas where things are different. Such as. Me, I am mid fifty, albeit retain most brain function there are times I find myself not as quick as I used to be. Can that translate into a driving miscue? Very possibly as I age even more. It's an experience to blank out, let me tell ya. It's quite remarkable to find out that what used to be easy is now becoming just a tad bit harder at times. Age will do that to all of us, I am told. So, knowing this I can see how one could be perfectly fine one second, hit a blank spot next second and end up inside Wal-Mart. Aside form that, our reflexes certainly slow over time. Mine haven't yet, but I am certain that when arthritis and other ailments hit us aged folk it does slow you down when moving arms or legs. No one wants to admit it to themselves but we will all hit that proverbial wall and have to become a passenger in life instead of the driver. It's nature's way of dealing with us, I reckon.

Re: Are older drivers a risk to themselves and others?

reprat — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:16:18 -0000

Easy way to solve this issue. Make it mandatory after the age of fifty a eye exam every five years along with a dexterity test to check reflexes. Use a point system for both tests making it fair for all. You could also add in a "driving scale" based on number and type of incidents after 50 and when you reach critical point, game over. License is revoked, no questions asked, no chance for appeal. After all driving is a privelege, not a right.