National Budget for 11.16.07
GateHouse News Service National Budget For 11/16/07 editions
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Lifestyles (Friday is Religion)
RELIGION IN THE NEWS: Weekly Religion rail. , with items this week on the pope coming to America and how Christians feel about the Democratic presidential candidates. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x1855992395 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x1855992395>
SOUL COACH: It's possible to find peace in the midst of the turbulence of everyday life, psychotherapist-turned-"soul coach" says. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x481185761 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x481185761>
THE REAL SECRET: Former Catholic diocese spokesman reveals the "Secret of Wealth" in new book. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x1375682370 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x1375682370>
COMMUNION CAFE: Churches open coffee shops to further fellowship. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x1855990567 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x1855990567>
SUZETTE STANDRING: Thanksgiving space -- the final frontier. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x481182859 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/religion/x481182859>
Entertainment
THE FARR SIDE: There's a strike, but TV isn't out yet. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/entertainment/x799508026 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/entertainment/x799508026>
Opinions
BRITT: Toon on poor security screening at airports. CHRIS BRITT/ SPRINGFIELD/ Illinois Opinions.
JEFF VRABEL COLUMN: UFOs have been very popular in the news lately, mostly because of a recent comment made in a Democratic presidential debate by hopeful Dennis Kucinich - and when Dennis Kucinich says something, the media stands up and listens. They do this mainly to get a glimpse of his wife, but it's still a win-win for him. IN / opinions, column, Vrabel
MADDOCKS: Upset at new inquiry, Bush threatens to veto Mukasey <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/regional_news/east/massachusetts/x481185711 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/regional_news/east/massachusetts/x481185711> > \ - President Bush is threatening to veto Michael Mukasey after it was revealed Tuesday that the new attorney general had initiated the reopening of a long-dormant Justice Department inquiry into the government's warrantless wiretapping program.
Natick Bulletin, on wire now
EDITORIAL - With this year's presidential election, those who have been conflicted between their fealty to the church and the decision to support a candidate whose stands are far more diverse than Roman Catholic dogma have been given strong guidance from the nation's bishops with an acknowledgement that opposition to abortion is not the sole litmus test when casting a vote.
Ledger, 6 p.m.
MAHONEY CARTOON on Red Sox ticket price increase
Ledger, 6 p.m.
Sports
WHERE IS SHAQ NOW? How the mighty have fallen -- Whatever happened to Shaq?
(Mike Fine)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATION: Best rivalry in college sports - OSU vs. Michigan - takes place this weekend. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports/college/x1855992897 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports/college/x1855992897>
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT … NASCAR COVERAGE:
- NASCAR page in several formats: http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports/x1149886647 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports/x1149886647>
- Jane Miller's racing column: http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports/x799507695 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports/x799507695>
NADEL: Ron Zook had better enjoy his celebrity status right now. As basketball counterpart Bruce Weber would tell him, Illinois fans tend to have short memories when it comes to a coach's successes. Mike Nadel, Illinois Sports and Big Ten.
News
MAN RECORDS THREE HOLES IN ONE IN SAME HOLE WITHIN A MONTH <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/regional_news/east/massachusetts/x799508445 <http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/regional_news/east/massachusetts/x799508445> > - Within the span of a month, 69-year-old Dave Machado recorded three holes-in-one, on the par 3, third hole at Fall River Country Club, using his 3-hybrid club. Herald News, Geary, 18 inches, on wire now
With photo
CARDINAL VOTERS - Cardinal O'Malley reportedly said it was "scandalous" that Catholics would back Democrats. What do local pols think? What about voters - specifically, registered Democrats?
Ledger, Benner, 15 inches, 8 p.m
Coming This Weekend
BOTTLED WATER TAX. CHICAGO - Gulp. The Chicago City Council on Tuesday approved what is believed to be the first-ever special tax on bottled water. Aldermen approved the 5-cent levy on each plastic container, meaning consumers here will have to fork over 30-cents for a six-pack and so on. RAMSEY/CHICAGO BUREAU