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Books by Nancy: April 2008 Apr 16, 2008 Hari, now living in Maryland, recently served as translator for courageous journalists like Ann Curry and Nicholas Kristof and others both here and abroad when they investigated the genocide of the indigenous peoples of Darfur in Sudan. He was imprisoned and tortured for his work after immigration violations brought him to the attention of the authorities.
Books by Nancy: March 2008 Mar 4, 2008 Buchanan takes on George Bush and the neo-conservatives whose ideology it is to bomb recalcitrant countries into democracy, or perhaps more accurately, capitalism, whether they want it or not. Buchanan’s position is ‘America first’, and given the decline of the American economy in the past eight years, it’s hard to disagree with him even if you’re a liberal democrat, and I am.
Books by Nancy: January 2008 Jan 29, 2008 Lawson is the beautiful Brit currently appearing on the Food Network. In this latest book, she provides 130 quick recipes, gorgeously photographed, exciting and enticing. There’s ‘quick’ and there’s ‘really fast’. There are recipes for entertaining of the ‘fix it and forget it’ type (maple chicken ‘n ribs) and also on- the- spot quickies( doughnut French toast). One of the most useful recipes in the book is for a flavorful Asian salad that would be great for lunch at home, a brown bag, or a summer evening meal. A recipe like this which is healthy and easy will be a mainstay for me.
Books by Nancy: December 2007 Dec 23, 2007 What Bumiller has done so brilliantly is to expose her subject’s patterns of behavior with regard to her steady professional ascent. According to Bumiller’s reporting, it is Rice’s practice to identify and engage the man at the top, agree with his policies, and do the dirty work like firing a longtime Stanford employee whose husband was dying of cancer, and who depended on campus housing. Rice, too, was fiercely loyal to the boss so long as he was the boss. By the time Rice joined the Bush administration, she had perfected her formula for success. Ironically, it was Josef Korbel, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s father, who mentored Rice during her Russian studies.
Books by Nancy - August 2007 Aug 20, 2007 Updike doesn’t so much describe his characters as flay them, laying open their sorrow, disappointment, self-loathing, rage, and disgust, but in the end he allows love to redeem them. Love, imperfect, impermanent, and flawed, finds it mark and resurrects itself when triggered even by something as goofy as a child’s smile.
Girls Gone Mild, Young Women Reclaim Self-Respect and Find It’s Not Bad To Be Good, by Wendy Shalit, Random House, non-fiction, 312 pp., $25.95
If you have daughters, toddlers to college age, please read this book. With great depth of understanding and a considerable amount of humor, Shait tackles the really thorny issue of female sexuality today and how young girls are being primed for promiscuity and an unhealthy attitude about their roles in relationships. There’s good news, however, as Shalit reports that the rates of virginity have risen for the tenth consecutive year.
Books by Nancy: June 2007 Jun 13, 2007 ...As is the case with all great novels, woven through the entire plot are eternal questions with possible answers. What is community? What forces bring it into being and what forces help it to survive? Is the unthinkable ever forgivable? Can a jury really answer that question? Can a man be both a devil and a saint? Are the sins of the father always visited upon the son?
Books by Nancy: May '07 May 21, 2007 This series features Charlie Parker, a PI living in Maine, a former New York cop whose wife and child were brutally murdered. Charlie relocated to the woods of Maine, married again, and had another daughter, but the spectres of his deceased family continue to visit Charlie, a fact which has caused his marital separation...
The New American Story by Bill Bradley, Random House, Non-Fiction, 364 pp., $25.95
Despite its uninspired title, this book by the former U.S. Senator, NBA basketball star, and one time presidential candidate Bill Bradley, is worth a read, even though his new American story is easily shot full of holes in some specifics. Bradley’s sincerity and passion are apparent, but he comes to the table nonetheless as a member of the American corporate elite and a man born to some privilege.
Selections From the Bookshelf - March '07 Mar 16, 2007Shimon Peres: This book is more than just a riveting and impressive biography of one of the great figures in Israel’s history; it is as much the story of how complicated international diplomacy is, and how little we actually know of what our respective governments are doing. For example, Peres, a protégé and great favorite of David Ben-Gurion, arguably the most famous Zionist who was active in the cause until his death in 1973, arranged a secret arms deal with Germany that stood for years.
Books by Nancy: February 2007 Feb 15, 2007 This month we have everything from faith to pro poker, and we also have a new reviewer. Many of you will remember Alice Hawrilenko, former reporter for Memorial Press Group. We’re fortunate to have Alice with us, and I know you’ll appreciate her fresh point of view.
Books by Nancy: January '07 Jan 20, 2007Go Long! When I picked up this book I didn’t know who Jerry Rice is, nor did I have any idea that he is arguably considered the finest football player ever. I don’t even like football. The only thing about the game that interests me is that Drew Pearson and Joe Theisman both played on my high school’s team, and I just about burst with pride when I hear their names. Both are briefly mentioned here, but what drew me to open the cover is a stunning photograph of Rice and his family on the back which made me want to know more about these smiling, beautiful people. And what a nice surprise this book turned out to be.
Books by Nancy: December '06 Dec 16, 2006 Twining, who combines the best elements of novels by Steve Berry and Ken Follett, offers up an entertaining and exciting tale of a search for the missing Amber Room, reportedly destroyed by the Nazis at the end of the war.
Randall Prevails on Recount May 14, 2008 After a 30 minute instructional period and less then two hours of counting, Selectman Dennis Randall can finally feel better about continuing in the position. The re-count showed no change in his three vote victory over ZBA Chairman John Haas, 386-383. Not a single ballot was ever challenged during the process. Randall was gracious in after the process as was Haas.
It is with a heavy heart that The Observer announces the death of Mauro Mazzilli, 65, of 13 Cedar Lane in Rocky Nook. EMT's were called to his home earlier this morning and he was pronounced dead at the Jordan Hospital. Mauro was a colorful man who loved the political process and being a part of it. He most recently ran for Selectman. Mauro had many friends and had a kind heart. We will miss him terribly and find it difficult to believe he is gone. Our heart goes out to his wife Dotty, his children and his beloved grandchildren.
We will pass on more specific information after we speak with Dotty.
The re-count for the three year Selectman's seat will take place Wednesday, May 14 in room 220, second floor, Kingston Town Hall. Dennis Randall won the seat by three votes over John Haas. The issue will be put to rest around 4-5 hours later.
MARTIN RESIGNS
Assessor William Martin has resigned his seat but will continue on as Veteran's Agent. Details to follow.
GRINHAM REINSTATED
Tax Collector employee Eileen Grinham has been reinstated to her job following a Union challenge and a closed door Selectmen's Hearing after being fired by Collector Priscilla Palombo. No other particulars are available but the woman is back at her desk
Kingston Reporter Wishes to Correct Error May 1, 2008 I just got off the phone with Kingston Reporter Editor Scott Smith who wanted me to know, and to pass on to our web readers, the fact that a portion of a recent post election story was incorrect.
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Food Prices are Rising - Tips to Outsmart the Register Apr 17, 2008 With food prices on the dramatic rise, consumers need to get creative on how to reduce their bills while still leaving the store with food for a week. My grovery bill used to hit nearly $300 per week. Thanks to some store savvy strategies, we have (and you can too!) cut the bill in half! Here are some tips to make this possible.
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