Archie's Look at the News

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Tuesday, November 4, 2003

Local Elections Fill the News

All the city, county, and state officials running for election or re-election are out to get your attention, and to get you to the polls. So many avenues and organizations are willing to help get you to the polls. Get out and vote today! Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 2, 2003

Unlikely Tourist Region

A story in this morning's Virginian-Pilot tells of the DMZ dividing North and South Korea as an unlikely but popular tourist stop. Believe it or not, there is even a gift shop at the DMZ. There are also strict rules, such as one may not talk to, gesture at or otherwqise try to engage North Korean personnel assigned to their side of the DMZ. Who would want to? Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 31, 2003

Rough Trial

The sniper case in Virginia Beach is going as well as could be expected, but some horrific, emotional testimony concerning the victims is coming out. Check your favorite news source for details. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 25, 2003

Bullet Proof Vests . . . .

... that aren't? Can you imagine being a police officer on patrol and hearing that news? Apparently the company is not willing to rectify the situation without it costing the police forces involved money to "up-grade" the affected vests. I'd get the State's Attorney General involved in suing that company ASAP. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2003

Almost a Jury

The "Sniper Trial" in Virginia Beach is going well. Seems the jury selection has gone more smoothly and quickly than was expected. News reports say the jury should be completely chosen by the end of the day today. Then the trial will start in ernest Sign in to see full entry.

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