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I believe it was Paris Hilton who ushered in the era of talentless, filthy wealthy television "pseudo-heroes. " Then came the Kardashians, who dedicated themselves to propagating the concept that talent is a very overrated trait and positioning the Kardashian surname as a household name. In a Sun article, it was noted that NBC's Today Show failed to honor the Sept. 11 moment of silence, observed on the eleventh anniversary of the historic and hallowed day in American history. Instead, they chose to air an interview with Kris Jenner (for the ill-informed, she is the Kardashians' mother.

This NFL offseason represents the 10-year anniversary of the inception of the "Rooney Rule. " The rule, named after Pittsburgh Steelers' Chairman Dan Rooney, requires teams to interview minority candidates for all head coaching and senior football operation positions. Initially, the rule showed some signs of success, but the coaching moves from this offseason have even Dan Rooney's son, Steelers' President Art Rooney II, wondering "whether we are really reviewing minority coaches in a satisfactory manner.

Thanks to Susan Reimer ("Women voters fend off the Neanderthals," Nov. 8) for reminding me that I am in the Neanderthal-Barbarian Party. Her recent rant shows how it is more important for her to feel safe in the doctor's exam room than to "kick start this economy. " All the other issues, in her mind, pale in comparison to making sure any woman can get an abortion. I agree with abortion rights, but not at the expense of our economy, our military strength, our standing in the world and ensuring the U.S. will be here for another 236 years.

I just finished reading the My Word segment in the Feb. 28 issue of the Columbia Flier. I don't think that I have ever seen the issue of abortion presented in such an elegant, thoughtful and straight forward manner. For many years, I have watched as medical technology has progressed in virtually every area including pre-natal and premature birth care. I wondered how pro-abortion advocates could possibly oppose the eventual reality of medical advances...

Apparently, Gov. Martin O'Malley has three bosses: President Barack Obama, his own political aspirations and the citizens of Maryland ("O'Malley pays a visit to Iowa's core Democrats," Sept. 17). Sadly, they are listed in the exact order of his priorities. John R. Hussar Jr., Bel Air

At first, I thought The Donald was only joking when he questioned President Obama's birthplace. But he's been ramping up the rhetoric pretty fierce in the last couple of days, including appearances on "The View" and, his favorite spot, Fox News. Here he is on "Fox & Friends" this morning. He reiterated his disbelief that Obama was born in the United States and called on the president to produce his birth certificate.  Calling Obama "this guy," Trump stated that he believes the path he's investigating is turning out to be very important.  Here are some choice quotes:  • "This guy either has a birth certificate or he doesn't.

I just finished reading the My Word segment in the Feb. 28 issue of the Columbia Flier. I don't think that I have ever seen the issue of abortion presented in such an elegant, thoughtful and straight forward manner. For many years, I have watched as medical technology has progressed in virtually every area including pre-natal and premature birth care. I wondered how pro-abortion advocates could possibly oppose the eventual reality of medical advances...

On weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation National  • One in: Ron Paul officially running for offic e. (National Journal)  • One out: Haley Barbour officially not . (Yahoo News)  • With friends like these ... : Wall Street is back supporting the GOP (WSJ)  • Thank God you live in America: Syria arrests 500 more in government crackdown . (Reuters)

Real estate mogul Donald Trump has put his name on water, perfume, watches, even menswear. But that's not enough for The Donald. He's planning a home invasion. "Now the public can not only wear my clothes, they can sit on my couch," Trump said in a statement. Lexington Home Brands will add "Trump Home" to its stable of licensees, which include Tommy Bahama, Liz Claiborne and Bob Timberlake. The collection, to be presented at the April 2007 High Point Market, will include traditional and contemporary styles.

LOS ANGELES -- The movie Ted Turner hoped to make on Donald Trump appears to have gone the way of the former mogul's marriage to Ivana."Donald is kind of a fluid target right now," Scott Sassa, president of the Turner Entertainment Networks, said of Trump."

The 1994 Violence Against Women Act has done tremendous good in stepping up prosecution of domestic violence, aiding victims and increasing awareness of a too-often silent threat to our society. But the act was allowed to lapse in 2011 amid partisan bickering. On Tuesday, the Senate sent a strong signal by voting to reauthorize the law by an overwhelming 78-22 vote, but its survival in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is, sadly, far from certain. VAWA, as the law is called, aids in the investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against women and allows for civil redress in cases that prosecutors choose to leave unprosecuted.

Thanks to Susan Reimer ("Women voters fend off the Neanderthals," Nov. 8) for reminding me that I am in the Neanderthal-Barbarian Party. Her recent rant shows how it is more important for her to feel safe in the doctor's exam room than to "kick start this economy. " All the other issues, in her mind, pale in comparison to making sure any woman can get an abortion. I agree with abortion rights, but not at the expense of our economy, our military strength, our standing in the world and ensuring the U.S. will be here for another 236 years.

Apparently, Gov. Martin O'Malley has three bosses: President Barack Obama, his own political aspirations and the citizens of Maryland ("O'Malley pays a visit to Iowa's core Democrats," Sept. 17). Sadly, they are listed in the exact order of his priorities. John R. Hussar Jr., Bel Air

I believe it was Paris Hilton who ushered in the era of talentless, filthy wealthy television "pseudo-heroes. " Then came the Kardashians, who dedicated themselves to propagating the concept that talent is a very overrated trait and positioning the Kardashian surname as a household name. In a Sun article, it was noted that NBC's Today Show failed to honor the Sept. 11 moment of silence, observed on the eleventh anniversary of the historic and hallowed day in American history. Instead, they chose to air an interview with Kris Jenner (for the ill-informed, she is the Kardashians' mother.

Let me see if I understand this. The Maryland General Assembly might be called into special session to pass a bill allowing casino gambling at the National Harbor development in Prince George's County ("Special session on gambling predicted," July 26). However, passing a bill in the General Assembly to establish an electricity-generating wind farm 15 miles out in the Atlantic Ocean off Ocean City that would make Maryland an energy leader for the next 100 years is not even on the legislative radar screen.

With so many tens of millions of dollars flowing into political campaigns anonymously this year, it's hard to believe anyone would oppose some minimum level of disclosure. After all, it was Justice Anthony Kennedy who wrote in the infamous Citizens United ruling that "transparency" would ensure that voters could make "informed decisions and give proper weight to different speakers and messages. " But those who might have assumed that even the most self-interested politician would be able to detect the threat to democracy posed by unlimited and undisclosed giving to political campaigns have probably never seen theU.S.

On March 9, 2005 RUTH C. TRUMP DAVIS (nee Mc Cash); beloved wife of Theodore J. Davis and the late Malcolm R. Trump; dear mother of Malcolm J. "Jack" Trump and R. Elaine Murphy; devoted mother-in-law of Patricia L. Trump and James A. Murphy; dear grandmother of Kelly A. Fadeley, Melissa K. Owen, Heather L. Evans, Jeffrey L., Kevin L. and Christopher A. Trump. Also survived by nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook)

On weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation. National • The gift that keeps on giving: Trump's crazy letter to Vanity Fair . (Vanity Fair)  • Orwell was so right about everything: Thermal cameras in Boston show too much . (CBS)  • Glad I went to private school: Chicago public school bans homemade lunches . (Chicago Tribune)

Elizabeth S. Trump, former longtime director of nurses at Maryland Shock Trauma Center who played a pivotal role in its establishment with Dr. R Adams Cowley more than 50 years ago, died Wednesday of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at her home in the Hampton neighborhood of Baltimore County. She was 78. "Liz and R A. started and matured what is considered by everyone the most sophisticated trauma center in the United States, if not the world," said Dr. Thomas M. Scalea, Shock Trauma's physician-in-chief.

Now that Mitt Romney has corralled enough delegates to the Republican National Convention to assure his presidential nomination, political wisdom might suggest that he end his conspicuous romancing of his party's right wing and start reaching out to the rest of the electorate. He was handed a golden opportunity to do so the other day at a major fundraising event also attended by his celebrity backer Donald Trump. The loquacious developer/television star not surprisingly repeated his suspicions that Barack Obama was not born on American soil and hence was not qualified to run for president in 2008.