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	Charleston.net News Commercial Real Estate Residential Real Estate Subscribe to the Post & Courier Place a Classified Ad	Sanford rips federal aid to cities
			Charleston's $1 billion wish list for federal stimulus money, which includes more than $6 million for a downtown park and $3 million for a Johns Island airport that serves private jets, recently garnered national airtime.
Enjoy a every Sunday Only In The Post & Courier find locations		Rex asks for an additional $209M - Education superintendent: Cuts, freezes still likely COLUMBIA â€" The state's top educator urged legislative budget writers Tuesday to save South Carolina's already struggling public schools by restoring money for instruction instead of cutting it. Fire Department names chief from within ranks North Charleston searched for a new fire chief and found its man within its own ranks. Assistant Fire Chief Gregory A. Bulanow, 36, will take charge Feb. 1, when 56-year-old Chief Leonard Judge retires. Bulanow will oversee firefighting operations in the state's third-largest city â€" with a $13 million budget, 11 fire stations and 218 firefighters. Sanford rips federal aid to cities Charleston's $1 billion wish list for federal stimulus money, which includes more than $6 million for a downtown park and $3 million for a Johns Island airport that serves private jets, recently garnered national airtime. Hawkins to take over as publisher Executive Editor William E.N. Hawkins will become editor and publisher of The Post and Courier when Publisher Larry Tarleton retires March 31. The announcement of the change was made Tuesday by Dan Herres, president of Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group.
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Obama, Don't Let Afghanistan Be Your Quagmire | Krugman: Looks Like Depression | Orgasmic Birth

Headlines Newsletter January 7th, 2009 All stories, blogs, and video »

Hey Obama, Don't Let Afghanistan Be Your Quagmire By Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation Assertions by the Obama team that we can both "surge" and negotiate overlook a harsh reality. If Obama's not careful, he could make the crisis worse. Read more »   AlterNet's Economy in Crisis Today we're launching AlterNet's Economy in Crisis -- a feature you can find on AlterNet's front page that tackles this incredible economic meltdown and, hopefully, its recovery. Our senior writer Joshua Holland will guide you to the really important news and the hard-to-find analysis that actually makes sense of this historic change that is affecting all our lives. It will be updated regularly throughout the day, so be sure to bookmark it so you can check back for the latest headlines, seven days a week. AlterNet's Economy in Crisis     This Looks Like the Start of a Second Great Depression By Paul Krugman, The New York Times Will we act swiftly and boldly enough to stop it from happening? Read more »   Israeli Militants Poised to Resettle Gaza After Assault By Linda Mamoun, AlterNet As Israeli troops fight their way into Gaza, scores of determined settlers are prepared to enter in their wake. Read more »   Could the Media Derail Health Care Reform? By Niko Karvounis, Health Beat Right now, health care reform is an abstract goal that everyone wants. But that doesn't mean the media are ready to cover it properly. Read more »   AlterNet Readers Say Phooey to Financial Meltdown; Break All Giving Records in Supporting Progressive, Independent Media By Don Hazen, AlterNet You helped out in a big way, and now we can go back to bringing you kick-ass coverage on this amazing moment in history. Read more »   Democrats Are Cowards in the Face of Israel's Brutality By Stephen Zunes, AlterNet Democrats have silenced dissent and offered unflinching support for Israeli actions, including gross violations of international law. Read more »   Bristol Palin Says to Teens: Don't Get Pregnant By Jodi Jacobson, RH Reality Check Bristol Palin may be way ahead of her mom when it comes to one of the country's most controversial issues. Read more »   How the U.S. Army's Field Manual Codified Torture -- and Still Does By Jeffrey S. Kaye, AlterNet Buried in Appendix M of the Army Field Manual, the Guantanamo virus is spreading, and eradicating it will require all of us to spread the word. Read more »   Orgasmic Birth: The Natural Reality Behind the Hype By Lee Stranahan, Huffington Post The 'normal' way that women in the United States give birth -- laying prone in a room full of strangers -- is not the natural way. Read more »   PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web     Obama Wants CNN's Sanjay Gupta to Be Surgeon General? By Nico Pitney, Huffington Post Gupta hosts "House Call" on CNN, contributes reports to CBS News, and writes a column for Time magazine. Read more »   Reports: Israel Targeting Medics and Ambulances By Siun, Firedoglake Multiple sources report medics and ambulances have come under attack in Gaza by Israeli forces. Read more »   Cop Shoots Helpless Man ... Did He Mistake His Gun for His Taser? By Digby, Hullabaloo See, the problem isn't the form of gun cops use, a stun gun or one with bullets. It's that they use any gun on people who are already down. Read more »   A Pleasant Surprise: Jeb Bush Will Not Run for Senate By Steve Benen, Washington Monthly After gearing up for a likely Senate campaign in 2010, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced this afternoon that he's not running. Read more »

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Presspass - Business Edition

	Charleston.net News Commercial Real Estate Residential Real Estate Subscribe to the Post & Courier Place a Classified Ad	Authority board changes proposed
			For the second time in as many months, Lowcountry lawmakers are contemplating a measure that would redesign the State Ports Authority's board of directors.
		Jim Walter Homes shuts down For 19 years, Chris Davies helped people move into a modular Jim Walter Home. Experts say oil prices will soar again, maybe as soon as 2010 HOUSTON â€" All that money you're saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank. The same cheap oil that's providing relief to drivers and businesses in an awful economy is setting the stage for another price spike, perhaps as soon as next year, that will bring back painful memories of last summer's $4-a-gallon gas. Apple to reduce some prices, protections SAN FRANCISCO â€" Apple Inc. is cutting the price of some songs in its market-leading iTunes online store to as little as 69 cents and plans to make every track available without copy protection. Alcoa cutting workforce - Reductions don't specifically target Berkeley County plant PITTSBURGH â€" Alcoa Inc., the world's third-largest aluminum maker and operator of a large smelter near Goose Creek, S.C., said Tuesday it will cut 13,500 jobs, or 13 percent of its global work force, and slash spending and output to cope with the global economic slowdown.
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Presspass - Sports Edition

	Charleston.net News Commercial Real Estate Residential Real Estate Subscribe to the Post & Courier Place a Classified Ad	Cougars 27-point underdogs against third-ranked Heels
			Boston College didn't do the College of Charleston any favors by knocking off previously unbeaten and No. 1-ranked North Carolina, but Charleston coach Bobby Cremins has enough to worry about without considering the Tar Heels' frame of mind. Cremins' Cougars (10-2) take on North Carolina (13-1) at 9 p.m. tonight in the Dean E. Smith Center.
		C of C deal: Roy Williams'dumb enough' CHAPEL HILL, N.C. â€" You almost got to see Tyler Hansbrough play at Carolina First Arena, which means you nearly got to witness North Carolina's uniquely tenacious big guy dive all the way onto Meeting Street in pursuit of a loose basketball. Tigers rally, stay unbeaten CLEMSON â€" Trevor Booker had 19 points to help No. 12 Clemson remain unbeaten with a 66-59 victory over Alabama on Tuesday night. Stingrays' backup goalie Vigier handed first loss The luck finally ran out for Ian Vigier and the South Carolina Stingrays. Brad Ralph scored two goals and Mike Bayrack had a goal and two assists to lead Charlotte past South Carolina, 7-4, Tuesday night before a crowd of 3,451 at the North Charleston Coliseum. Who's No. 1? Title game may not tell Now there already are three teams claiming to be the best in the land, and none of them is playing Thursday night in what's supposed to be the national championship game between No. 2 Oklahoma and top-ranked Florida. Utah's legal eagle is so mad he's trying to figure out a way to blow up the Bowl Championship Series once and for all.
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The Craziest Celeb Baby Names!

Entertainment January 06, 2009 - Newsletter
Strange Celeb Baby Names Plus: Autopsy completed on Jett Travolta Kids today always find a way to make fun of other kids' names. Sadly, certain celebrity parents completely ignore that little factoid and still come up with some out-of-this-world names for their babies. From Pilot Inspektor to Banjo, these star kids are sure to have a tough time on the playground. Check out some of the craziest celebrity baby names and let us know what you think of them! Start the slide show now>> Plus: Keep an eye on the about-to-pop stars with our Celebrity Baby Tracker Red Carpet | Quizzes & Games | Plastic Surgery  Jett Travolta's Cause of Death As John Travolta & Kelly Preston continue to grieve for the loss of their son, the autopsy has been completed on Jett Travolta. So, what caused the 16-year-old boy to suddenly pass away on a family vacation? Read the story now>> More Entertainment News: Jerry O'Connell & Rebecca Romijn's twins arrive Jennifer Love Hewitt's wedding is off! Another Hollywood couple heads for divorce Are Lindsay & Sam over? The Obamas make their move Kate Hudson's boy crazy Check up on a very pregnant Jennifer Garner Desperate Housewives returns! Watch Access Hollywood Videos! Daily Blabber Blog | TV Cocktail | Celebrity Babies  NeverSayDiet Community Challenge Sign up for the six-week Community Challenge and get daily exercise and nutrition assignments from a personal trainer and a nutritionist so you can make your New Year's resolution a reality this year.  Hot Deals and Free Stuff! Interested in special offers, promotions, coupons and free samples from iVillage and its sponsors? Click here to sign up automatically. ADVERTISEMENT	VIDEO Before They Were Stars: Tom Cruise Preview: 'Revolutionary Road' Access Style: 'Gossip Girl' Makeup NEWSLETTERS Click to sign up in one click! Beauty & Style: Beauty advice, tips and techniques Love : Love and sex advice, quizzes and more Women's Wellness: Need-to-know information for your health and wellness More free newsletters... ADVERTISEMENT
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