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    Jul 25, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. What's wrong with today's GOP?

    Former Gov. Ehrlich's column illustrates clearly what is wrong with today's GOP ("No, Mr. President, nobody else 'made that happen,'" July 23). Mr. Ehrlich rightly acknowledges that "no person achieves success in a given field or endeavor without some...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Elections, Politics

    2. Jul 4, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  2. 88 books that shaped America, at the Library of Congress

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    The Library of Congress' list of 88 books that shaped America includes poetry, novels, nonfiction, a play, a polemic, books of science and grammar, cookbooks and children's books. What's it missing?...
    3. Jul 3, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  3. Cookbook Watch: Marcus Samuelsson's 'Yes, Chef'

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    In the old days, chef memoirs tended to follow much the same pattern, almost like the biographies of sports stars. There was a certain uplifting, Horatio Alger aspect to them as a young man (usually from a disadvantaged background) found......
    4. May 10, 2012 |Story| Daily Pilot

  4. Mailbag: Do not widen freeways in Costa Mesa

    Next month, the Costa Mesa City Council will take a formal position regarding the proposed controversial expansion of the San Diego (405) Freeway through Costa Mesa. It is critical for the residents to become educated and speak out about what impact...

    Tags: Los Angeles Times, Mountains, Democratic Party, Islam, Human Body

    5. Apr 7, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Inspiration plus perspiration equals success

    Next week, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans (<a href="http://www.horatioalger.org/">www.horatioalger.org</a>) will celebrate its 65th anniversary. I confess I did not know of its existence until I read their ad in an airline magazine. I am familiar with Horatio Alger, the man who inspired generations of boys, and later girls, with stories of people overcoming difficult circumstances to succeed, but I was ignorant of the association that carries on his vision.
    Next week, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans (www.horatioalger.org) will celebrate its 65th anniversary. I confess I did not know of its existence until I read their ad in an airline magazine. I am familiar with Horatio Alger, the...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Science and Technology, Tom Selleck, Science, Democratic Party

    6. Jan 8, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  6. 2011 Central Floridian of the Year: I-Drive hotel magnate experiences joy in giving

    Longtime readers of Orlando Sentinel editorials might think they've awakened in the Twilight Zone.
    Longtime readers of Orlando Sentinel editorials might think they've awakened in the Twilight Zone. The Sentinel's editorial board has had some epic disagreements with hotelier Harris Rosen. Over a light-rail system between downtown Orlando and...

    Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Orange County (Florida), Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Energy Saving, Environmental Issues

    7. Apr 19, 2012 |Column| WGNO-LTV

  7. Drew Brees Is to LA What Jeff Daniels Is To Michigan (oh, and he plays pro football too)

    For 3/4 of United States history we operated as merit based communities. The adage of "working hard and playing by the rules" was last used by Bill Clinton and coined by American novelist Horatio Alger who wrote that success was achieved by "&hellip;honesty, thrift, self-reliance, industry, a cheerful whistle and an open manly face."
    For 3/4 of United States history we operated as merit based communities. The adage of "working hard and playing by the rules" was last used by Bill Clinton and coined by American novelist Horatio Alger who wrote that success was achieved by "…...

    Tags: Paris Hilton, Joe DiMaggio, Jeff Daniels, Bill Clinton

    8. Mar 27, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  8. Eisenhower Memorial Commission throws support behind Gehry

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    The committee that first selected Frank Gehry to design a planned Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., confirms its support for his design, which was questioned by Eisenhower's family....
    9. Jul 14, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Awards - two snag scholarships

    Joshua Montgomery and Carlos Riveros Jr., both of Columbia, each received a $2,500 Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans scholarship in June for their perseverance in overcoming adversity while succeeding academically, contributing to the...

    Tags: Human Interest, Awards and Prizes

    10. Jul 14, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Awards - County residents earn scholarships

    Emily Targonski, of Ellicott City, received a leadership scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year from the Trustees of the Former Agents of the FBI Foundation. She is a graduate of Mount de Sales Academy. Frank Ugboh, of Laurel, received a $2,500...

    Tags: Ellicott City, FBI, Human Interest, Awards and Prizes

    11. Jun 25, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  11. Happy birthday, Anthony Bourdain!

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    Anthony Bourdain, a chef-turned-author-turned-television-host, turns 55 today....
    12. Jul 29, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  12. Reading L.A.: Charles Jencks on Frank Gehry, Thom Mayne and the rest of the L.A. School

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    A post in the Reading L.A. series by Christopher Hawthorne on Charles Jencks, Frank Gehry, Thom Mayne and architecture's L.A. School...
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