Our View: It's about independence

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'Thomas Jefferson' is back, and San Clemente's got him
For the six consecutive year, Dr. Stan Wasbin will don wig and Colonial attire and give a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence for friends and neighbors on the Fourth of July. The past five Independence Days, neighbors on ... read more

Our View: It's about independence
The 4th of July is about America's independence, not just a another holiday from work, a day at the river or beach or a chance to shoot off fireworks. It is that day and month in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted. ... read more

Paths of the Spirit: Another look at those "unalienable rights"
The Declaration of Independence says that the Creator has endowed us with "unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The sentence is memorable — in fact, ... read more

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N.Y. to lift fracking ban: 3 quick thoughts

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"Seismic changes" to case against Strauss-Kahn
Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn in New York, as seen in a May 25, 2011 file photo. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano) Law enforcements officials have told The New York Times that the sexual assault case against former International Monetary Fund chairman ... read more

Movie Review: Life and times of the New York Times
“Page One” tries to offer an insider's view of the workings of the New York Times. By Al Alexander The haughty reputation of the New York Times has taken several hits during the past decade, from Jayson Blair and Judith Miller to newsroom layoffs and ... read more

N.Y. to lift fracking ban: 3 quick thoughts
While New York has been cautious, Pennsylvania has been the focus of countless environmental and regulatory concerns. Ian Urbina of The New York Times has focused much of his attention this year on reports of Pennsylvania's inability to properly treat ... read more

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Man's loft used as cannabis factory

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Mickey Rourke changes apartments
The 'Wrestler' star had been renting a 5000 square foot loft in New York's Meatpacking district at a cost of $19800 a month, but has now relocated to the West Village area, where he is currently residing in a considerably cheaper three-bedroom, ... read more

Shipbuilding bid team burning the midnight oil
A team of 20 is hunkered down in the Loft building at Vancouver Shipyards crafting final details in the bid for billions of dollars worth of federal shipbuilding work. With just over a week to go — the deadline is July 7 at 2 pm — team members are ... read more

Man's loft used as cannabis factory
A BRIDLINGTON man risked jail after being caught with £8000 worth of cannabis growing in his loft on a leafy suburban street. Hull Crown Court heard motorcycle enthusiast Christopher Graily, 43, led a double life tinkering in his motorcycle workshop ... read more

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