By Gregory W. Wallace
Saint Anselm College
Fifteen low-income and refugee families living in Manchester’s Langdon Mill apartments have been tossing and turning at night, losing sleep for two years because of a bed bug infestation.
But they may soon rest easy, as volunteers from Saint Anselm College and other local organizations do not sleep well at night, even on summer vacation, knowing others are in need.
Six students, faculty, and staff have volunteered their summer vacation to help the 60 residents of 82 West Brook Street while their apartments are professionally cleaned. The volunteers live in the Manchester area and responded to an unusual summer plea from Meelia Center for Community Service director Dan Forbes.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Chasing the Mourning Warbler; Dr. J Explains Four Song Regions
By Gregory Wallace
Saint Anselm College
This is the second of two podcasts featuring biology professor and ornithologist Jay Pitocchelli, who was awarded a Saint Anselm College summer research grant to study song variation in the Mourning Warbler.
In our previous podcast, he described the warbler, his travels, and his research.
Over almost three decades of study, he has defined four distinct habitat regions based on different dialects of the Mourning Warbler song.
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This is the second of two podcasts featuring biology professor and ornithologist Jay Pitocchelli, who was awarded a Saint Anselm College summer research grant to study song variation in the Mourning Warbler.
In our previous podcast, he described the warbler, his travels, and his research.
Over almost three decades of study, he has defined four distinct habitat regions based on different dialects of the Mourning Warbler song.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Chasing the Mourning Warbler; Dr. J on Doing Research in the Field
By Gregory Wallace
Saint Anselm College
When nature shows the first signs of impending summer, migratory birds that have wintered in southern habitats begin growing fidgety and restless for the biannual journey northward. In his Goulet Science Center office, with a window overlooking the quad, biology professor Jay Pitocchelli experiences a similar sensation.
Saint Anselm College’s resident ornithologist packed his jeep this spring to continue his research on song variation in the Mourning Warbler. Pitocchelli, the preeminent expert on this olive-green and yellow warbler, named for its black bib and gray hood, has identified four regions with specific variations on the species’ song. This summer alone, he has observed and tracked the Mourning Warbler in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, as well as the Canadian provinces of Ottawa and Saskatchewan.
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When nature shows the first signs of impending summer, migratory birds that have wintered in southern habitats begin growing fidgety and restless for the biannual journey northward. In his Goulet Science Center office, with a window overlooking the quad, biology professor Jay Pitocchelli experiences a similar sensation.
Saint Anselm College’s resident ornithologist packed his jeep this spring to continue his research on song variation in the Mourning Warbler. Pitocchelli, the preeminent expert on this olive-green and yellow warbler, named for its black bib and gray hood, has identified four regions with specific variations on the species’ song. This summer alone, he has observed and tracked the Mourning Warbler in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, as well as the Canadian provinces of Ottawa and Saskatchewan.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Saint Anselm Students Dig for History in Italy
By Gregory Wallace
Saint Anselm College
About 75 miles northwest of Rome, a group of 20 Saint Anselm College students and faculty are braving heat and snakes to excavate what they believe is an Etruscan religious sanctuary.
The five-week annual excavation, led by professor David George, Ph.D., began in 2006 with seven Saint Anselm College students. Their original inclinations-that the site was a Roman villa-changed with discoveries of various ceramic pieces. The team, including students from other colleges, is documenting their trip with blogs, photos, and a map on their website, digumbria.com.
One of the Saint Anselm students participating, Caitlin McGee ‘10, is making close study of the pottery and common-ware, ceramics designed for cooking and eating, with grant money received through the college’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program (USRP).
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About 75 miles northwest of Rome, a group of 20 Saint Anselm College students and faculty are braving heat and snakes to excavate what they believe is an Etruscan religious sanctuary.
The five-week annual excavation, led by professor David George, Ph.D., began in 2006 with seven Saint Anselm College students. Their original inclinations-that the site was a Roman villa-changed with discoveries of various ceramic pieces. The team, including students from other colleges, is documenting their trip with blogs, photos, and a map on their website, digumbria.com.
One of the Saint Anselm students participating, Caitlin McGee ‘10, is making close study of the pottery and common-ware, ceramics designed for cooking and eating, with grant money received through the college’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program (USRP).
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Conference Offers Practical Experience and Skills to Young Women Leaders
By Gregory W. Wallace
Saint Anselm College
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen told a group of 22 young women this week that she was born for politics, as she offered the keynote address for a five-day institute aimed at preparing college-age women for leadership.
“Some people get the political gene,” she said. “I got the political gene.”
Gender is inherent in any candidate’s presentation, Shaheen told participants of the National Education for Women (NEW) Leadership New England 2009 summer institute, hosted by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. The students were nominated and sponsored by their undergraduate colleges and come from every state in the region but Maine.
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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen told a group of 22 young women this week that she was born for politics, as she offered the keynote address for a five-day institute aimed at preparing college-age women for leadership.
“Some people get the political gene,” she said. “I got the political gene.”
Gender is inherent in any candidate’s presentation, Shaheen told participants of the National Education for Women (NEW) Leadership New England 2009 summer institute, hosted by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. The students were nominated and sponsored by their undergraduate colleges and come from every state in the region but Maine.
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Reunion Weekend 2009 Draws Alumni From Over 50 Saint Anselm Classes
By Gregory Wallace
Saint Anselm College
Weeks after graduating the class of 2009 into its alumni body, Saint Anselm College welcomed back over 700 alumni from over 50 classes for Reunion Weekend — from as far as south as Florida, north as Ontario, West as Washington state, and near as Goffstown, N.H.
In recognition of their 50 reunion, the class of 1959 was inducted into the Order of Golden Anselmians, joining the most distinguished ranks of the college’s graduates. On Saturday, the class of 1984 was welcomed into Silver status, commemorating their twenty-fifth reunion.
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Weeks after graduating the class of 2009 into its alumni body, Saint Anselm College welcomed back over 700 alumni from over 50 classes for Reunion Weekend — from as far as south as Florida, north as Ontario, West as Washington state, and near as Goffstown, N.H.
In recognition of their 50 reunion, the class of 1959 was inducted into the Order of Golden Anselmians, joining the most distinguished ranks of the college’s graduates. On Saturday, the class of 1984 was welcomed into Silver status, commemorating their twenty-fifth reunion.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Economic Impact on Enrollment Yield Not Yet Known, But Will Be Soon
From Gregory Wallace
Dispatches from Campus
ALUMNI HALL — While the economy is not affecting enrollment yields at at some top colleges, the makeup of Saint Anselm College's class of 2013 is not yet known, and will not be until at least the middle of the month.
May 1 is the near-universally accepted postmark deadline for enrollment responses, when incoming students must either deposit or decline an offer of acceptance. The date has passed, but for a number of reasons, the class is still falling into place -- some Saint Anselm acceptances were granted extensions, and some high schoolers wait until the last minute to mail their responses, as well as the $400 check.
The class size and composition will not be compiled until the 15th of May, or even the first of June, dean of admission Nancy Davis Griffin said in an exam-week interview.
"Research shows that students in a bad economy will choose to go to a school closer to home," Ms. Griffin said. "We had been aware of that, but we are doing pretty well."
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ALUMNI HALL — While the economy is not affecting enrollment yields at at some top colleges, the makeup of Saint Anselm College's class of 2013 is not yet known, and will not be until at least the middle of the month.
May 1 is the near-universally accepted postmark deadline for enrollment responses, when incoming students must either deposit or decline an offer of acceptance. The date has passed, but for a number of reasons, the class is still falling into place -- some Saint Anselm acceptances were granted extensions, and some high schoolers wait until the last minute to mail their responses, as well as the $400 check.
The class size and composition will not be compiled until the 15th of May, or even the first of June, dean of admission Nancy Davis Griffin said in an exam-week interview.
"Research shows that students in a bad economy will choose to go to a school closer to home," Ms. Griffin said. "We had been aware of that, but we are doing pretty well."
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Community Remembers Sr. Pauline Lucier, C.S.C., 60
By Gregory Wallace
News Editor, The Saint Anselm Crier
Sr. Pauline Lucier, C.S.C., campus minister at the college, died in the early morning on Wednesday, April 29. She was 60.
Her passing was announced by Campus Ministry director Susan Gabert, one of many among the faculty, staff, and student bodies touched by Sr. Pauline’s life and struggle with cancer. Sr. Pauline was diagnosed with cancer just weeks after her arrival at Saint Anselm in 2002.
Students and alumni of Sr. Pauline’s various schools, former colleagues, friends, family, and religious attended a memorial prayer service and wake on Sunday evening, remembering her as a teacher of strength, compassion, and faith. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday in the Abbey Church where Fr. Mathias Durette, O.S.B., remembered Sr. Pauline as a witness to God who “brought many to life.”
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Sr. Pauline Lucier, C.S.C., campus minister at the college, died in the early morning on Wednesday, April 29. She was 60.
Her passing was announced by Campus Ministry director Susan Gabert, one of many among the faculty, staff, and student bodies touched by Sr. Pauline’s life and struggle with cancer. Sr. Pauline was diagnosed with cancer just weeks after her arrival at Saint Anselm in 2002.
Students and alumni of Sr. Pauline’s various schools, former colleagues, friends, family, and religious attended a memorial prayer service and wake on Sunday evening, remembering her as a teacher of strength, compassion, and faith. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday in the Abbey Church where Fr. Mathias Durette, O.S.B., remembered Sr. Pauline as a witness to God who “brought many to life.”
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Institute for Saint Anselm Studies Marks 900th Anniversary of Patron's Death with Conference
By Gregory Wallace
News Editor, The Saint Anselm Crier
The Institute for Saint Anselm Studies will host scholars from around the country and world this weekend for the Fourth Saint Anselm Conference, themed “Faith and Reason from Saint Anselm to Pope Benedict XVI.”
Among the presenters, offering a total of twenty four papers, are seven Saint Anselm College faculty: Prof. Montague Brown, Fr. John Fortin, O.S.B., Prof. Susan Gabriel, Prof. Joel Hodge, Prof. Peter Josephson, Prof. Kevin McMahon, and Prof. Kevin Staley. Also on the presentation rolls are scholars from Boston College, Catholic University, Fairfield, Merrimack, Villanova, and Anselm von Canterbury Stifung in Beuron, Germany.
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The Institute for Saint Anselm Studies will host scholars from around the country and world this weekend for the Fourth Saint Anselm Conference, themed “Faith and Reason from Saint Anselm to Pope Benedict XVI.”
Among the presenters, offering a total of twenty four papers, are seven Saint Anselm College faculty: Prof. Montague Brown, Fr. John Fortin, O.S.B., Prof. Susan Gabriel, Prof. Joel Hodge, Prof. Peter Josephson, Prof. Kevin McMahon, and Prof. Kevin Staley. Also on the presentation rolls are scholars from Boston College, Catholic University, Fairfield, Merrimack, Villanova, and Anselm von Canterbury Stifung in Beuron, Germany.
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SGA Approves Four New Clubs Despite Financial Woes
SIFE, Slavery Still Exists, Mock Trial, Softball Clubs Now Official
By Lauren Chooljian and Gregory Wallace
Opinion Editor & News Editor, Saint Anselm Crier
The Student Government Association senate voted to officially recognize four new clubs this semester, conferring official status and eventual budgetary considerations on the student groups, two of which are already organized and operating.
Mock Trial, Slavery Still Exists, and Students in Free Enterprise were recognized on March 29, and Club Softball was approved earlier in the term.
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By Lauren Chooljian and Gregory Wallace
Opinion Editor & News Editor, Saint Anselm Crier
The Student Government Association senate voted to officially recognize four new clubs this semester, conferring official status and eventual budgetary considerations on the student groups, two of which are already organized and operating.
Mock Trial, Slavery Still Exists, and Students in Free Enterprise were recognized on March 29, and Club Softball was approved earlier in the term.
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Rashid '09 to Deliver Student Address at Commencement
By Gregory Wallace
News Editor, Saint Anselm Crier
Waqarun Rashid '09 will be delivering the student address at the 116th Commencement Exercises at Saint Anselm College this spring, the Crier has learned.
"I was in shock," Rashid, a biochemistry major from Salem, N.H., said, adding that the realization "hasn't hit yet."
Rashid was one of several seniors who submitted draft speeches to a committee for review and selection. She was informed of the selection on Monday morning via a telephone call from Fr. Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B, president of Saint Anselm. Along with her, Notre Dame theology professor and Saint Anselm scholar, Lawrence Cunningham the commencement speaker will be delivering the main addresses.
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Waqarun Rashid '09 will be delivering the student address at the 116th Commencement Exercises at Saint Anselm College this spring, the Crier has learned.
"I was in shock," Rashid, a biochemistry major from Salem, N.H., said, adding that the realization "hasn't hit yet."
Rashid was one of several seniors who submitted draft speeches to a committee for review and selection. She was informed of the selection on Monday morning via a telephone call from Fr. Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B, president of Saint Anselm. Along with her, Notre Dame theology professor and Saint Anselm scholar, Lawrence Cunningham the commencement speaker will be delivering the main addresses.
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Students Intern with Manchester Rock 'N' Roll Band
Dello Russo '10, Sussek '09, Susi '09 Work for 'Best Not Broken'
By Gregory Wallace
News Editor, The Saint Anselm Crier
When cover band Best Not Broken formed in early 2007, the musical essentials for the New Hampshire area group fell in to place: bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, and vocals. What he was missing was a loyal following of college students, frequent visitors to the pubs and bars that Eric Jackson’s group headlines.
Jackson found his collegiate ambassadors in three Saint Anselm interns, who he says bring “a neat energy” to promoting the band. In addition to promoting the band on campus and through Facebook, the interns assist with logistical details, letting Jackson and company focus on their music.
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By Gregory Wallace
News Editor, The Saint Anselm Crier
When cover band Best Not Broken formed in early 2007, the musical essentials for the New Hampshire area group fell in to place: bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, and vocals. What he was missing was a loyal following of college students, frequent visitors to the pubs and bars that Eric Jackson’s group headlines.
Jackson found his collegiate ambassadors in three Saint Anselm interns, who he says bring “a neat energy” to promoting the band. In addition to promoting the band on campus and through Facebook, the interns assist with logistical details, letting Jackson and company focus on their music.
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Friday, April 3, 2009
'Oh The Places You'll Go'
By Gregory Wallace
The Saint Anselm Crier
Review
The Dana Center has not seen such vibrancy since the Sir Gawain Humanities lecture that highlights the living energy of the colour green. Now, think oranges and yellows, with pinks and (naturally) green, and the set of Seussical (the Musical) begins to splash into life and onto the stage.
The Anselmian Abbey Players' spring musical production is quite extraordinary. The entire act spills off of the stage proper onto the house floor and up the center aisle. A set complete with two staircases, two ladders, and multiple creative locations for entrances and exits is the launching pad for creative staging, varied blocking, and artful motion. A rough count numbers at least 16 different works of literary great Dr. Seuss, expressed in characters, lines, and plot elements. (Dr. Seuss tally does not include at least one Aretha Franklin reference.)
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Review
The Dana Center has not seen such vibrancy since the Sir Gawain Humanities lecture that highlights the living energy of the colour green. Now, think oranges and yellows, with pinks and (naturally) green, and the set of Seussical (the Musical) begins to splash into life and onto the stage.
The Anselmian Abbey Players' spring musical production is quite extraordinary. The entire act spills off of the stage proper onto the house floor and up the center aisle. A set complete with two staircases, two ladders, and multiple creative locations for entrances and exits is the launching pad for creative staging, varied blocking, and artful motion. A rough count numbers at least 16 different works of literary great Dr. Seuss, expressed in characters, lines, and plot elements. (Dr. Seuss tally does not include at least one Aretha Franklin reference.)
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Formal Tickets Sell Out, Some Juniors Upset and Voicing Ire
By Gregory Wallace
The Saint Anselm Crier
Choosing a function facility for the junior class formal was a complicated decision, says class president Ben Bradley, and the class council understands frustration with the limited size of the chosen venue.
But for students without tickets, or who are on the official waiting list, the prospect of missing the annual capstone social event is especially frustrating.
“A long process went into choosing the center,” junior class president Ben Bradley told the Crier. “One of the problems we faced was choosing a center with enough capacity.”
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Choosing a function facility for the junior class formal was a complicated decision, says class president Ben Bradley, and the class council understands frustration with the limited size of the chosen venue.
But for students without tickets, or who are on the official waiting list, the prospect of missing the annual capstone social event is especially frustrating.
“A long process went into choosing the center,” junior class president Ben Bradley told the Crier. “One of the problems we faced was choosing a center with enough capacity.”
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Benedictine Identity Not At Stake In Governance Changes, Says Fr. Jonathan
By Gregory Wallace
The Saint Anselm Crier
The president of Saint Anselm College told the Student Government Association senate on Sunday that a shift in college governance does not mean a shift in the college's mission or identity.
“I think people look at it and say, ‘I think they're giving up their Benedictine identity,’ which is the furthest thing from the truth,” Fr. Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B., said.
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The president of Saint Anselm College told the Student Government Association senate on Sunday that a shift in college governance does not mean a shift in the college's mission or identity.
“I think people look at it and say, ‘I think they're giving up their Benedictine identity,’ which is the furthest thing from the truth,” Fr. Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B., said.
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Information Technology Addresses Security Issues Including Phishing, Other Dangers
By Gregory Wallace
The Saint Anselm Crier
A symbol of status in today’s technology-oriented world is touting the number of emails one receives, and Saint Anselm College has nothing of which to be ashamed; last Friday, the college email system received over 133,000 messages for students and staff. But the college also has something to be worried about: over 90 percent of those emails -- 122,000 -- were spam.
Considerable attention has been devoted to the email-based scam, pronounced as is the popular sport and leisure activity of anglers, where schemers pose as a legitimate organization -- a bank, a governmental agency, and even the college’s Information Technology help desk service -- and “phish” for personal identifying information, such as a user name, password, or credit card number. Recently, the New York Times has reported on a scam involving Google’s email service, GMail; the Baltimore Sun reports on an iTunes store fraud; and USA Today writes that Trojan programs, a malicious bit of computer code essentially similar to viruses, are employed by hackers to phish information from online banking websites.
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A symbol of status in today’s technology-oriented world is touting the number of emails one receives, and Saint Anselm College has nothing of which to be ashamed; last Friday, the college email system received over 133,000 messages for students and staff. But the college also has something to be worried about: over 90 percent of those emails -- 122,000 -- were spam.
Considerable attention has been devoted to the email-based scam, pronounced as is the popular sport and leisure activity of anglers, where schemers pose as a legitimate organization -- a bank, a governmental agency, and even the college’s Information Technology help desk service -- and “phish” for personal identifying information, such as a user name, password, or credit card number. Recently, the New York Times has reported on a scam involving Google’s email service, GMail; the Baltimore Sun reports on an iTunes store fraud; and USA Today writes that Trojan programs, a malicious bit of computer code essentially similar to viruses, are employed by hackers to phish information from online banking websites.
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Friday, March 6, 2009
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Rove, Miers Agree to Provide Testimony Regarding Fired Attorneys
(GWW)—Karl Rove and Harriet Miers, former top Bush administration aides, agreed Wednesday to provide testimony to Congress regarding the firing of federal attorneys.
One of the former attorneys is David Iglesias, former U.S. attorney for the district of New Mexico. He spoke in September 2008 at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
Mr. Rove, a political advisor, and Ms. Miers, former White House counsel, were subpoenaed to testify by the House Judiciary Committee, but refused, citing executive privileged. In January, the new Congress chose to continue a lawsuit to compel testimony from the White House aides, including former chief of staff Joshua Bolton.
On January 17, District Judge John Bates ordered that the Obama White House be provided with copies of Bush administration records relating to the firings. Democrats and congressional investigators -- as well as the attorneys themselves -- want to determine the extent of political influence upon the firing process.
The testimony will be provided in the form of sworn depositions rather than a public appearance before the committee.
"Today’s agreement between the House Committee and the former Administration is the product of a tremendous amount of hard work, patience, and flexibility on both sides," Greg Craig, Ms. Miers counterpart in the Obama administration, said, per CBS News. "The agreement will allow the Committee to complete its investigation into the U.S. Attorneys matter and it will do so in the way such disputes have historically been resolved – through negotiation and accommodation between the legislative and executive branches."
"Today's agreement is a great victory for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the separation of powers," House speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of Calif., said in a Wednesday evening statement. "I appreciate the strong leadership of Chairman John Conyers and the assistance of the Obama Administration."
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Details from: Associated Press, CBS News, CNN
One of the former attorneys is David Iglesias, former U.S. attorney for the district of New Mexico. He spoke in September 2008 at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
Mr. Rove, a political advisor, and Ms. Miers, former White House counsel, were subpoenaed to testify by the House Judiciary Committee, but refused, citing executive privileged. In January, the new Congress chose to continue a lawsuit to compel testimony from the White House aides, including former chief of staff Joshua Bolton.
On January 17, District Judge John Bates ordered that the Obama White House be provided with copies of Bush administration records relating to the firings. Democrats and congressional investigators -- as well as the attorneys themselves -- want to determine the extent of political influence upon the firing process.
The testimony will be provided in the form of sworn depositions rather than a public appearance before the committee.
"Today’s agreement between the House Committee and the former Administration is the product of a tremendous amount of hard work, patience, and flexibility on both sides," Greg Craig, Ms. Miers counterpart in the Obama administration, said, per CBS News. "The agreement will allow the Committee to complete its investigation into the U.S. Attorneys matter and it will do so in the way such disputes have historically been resolved – through negotiation and accommodation between the legislative and executive branches."
"Today's agreement is a great victory for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the separation of powers," House speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of Calif., said in a Wednesday evening statement. "I appreciate the strong leadership of Chairman John Conyers and the assistance of the Obama Administration."
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Details from: Associated Press, CBS News, CNN
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
New Hampshire Sen. Gregg Nominated for Commerce Secretary
By Gregory Wallace
The Saint Anselm Crier
The United States Senate may be known as the most exclusive club in the world, but the public advisory board of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics is fast becoming exclusive itself.
Announced in June, 2008, the board then had one sitting senator, Judd Gregg, R-N.H. In the November elections, former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen was elected to the Senate. Ms. Shaheen's husband, Bill, is an accomplished lawyer, state presidential campaign chair, and member of the advisory board.
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The United States Senate may be known as the most exclusive club in the world, but the public advisory board of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics is fast becoming exclusive itself.
Announced in June, 2008, the board then had one sitting senator, Judd Gregg, R-N.H. In the November elections, former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen was elected to the Senate. Ms. Shaheen's husband, Bill, is an accomplished lawyer, state presidential campaign chair, and member of the advisory board.
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New Hampshire Sen. Gregg Nominated for Commerce Secretary
By Gregory Wallace
The Saint Anselm Crier
The United States Senate may be known as the most exclusive club in the world, but the public advisory board of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics is fast becoming exclusive itself.
Announced in June, 2008, the board then had one sitting senator, Judd Gregg, R-N.H. In the November elections, former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen was elected to the Senate. Ms. Shaheen's husband, Bill, is an accomplished lawyer, state presidential campaign chair, and member of the advisory board.
On February 3, President Barack Obama announced -- confirming widespread speculation -- Sen. Gregg as his pick for secretary of commerce.
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The United States Senate may be known as the most exclusive club in the world, but the public advisory board of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics is fast becoming exclusive itself.
Announced in June, 2008, the board then had one sitting senator, Judd Gregg, R-N.H. In the November elections, former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen was elected to the Senate. Ms. Shaheen's husband, Bill, is an accomplished lawyer, state presidential campaign chair, and member of the advisory board.
On February 3, President Barack Obama announced -- confirming widespread speculation -- Sen. Gregg as his pick for secretary of commerce.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Students Experience Obama Inauguration First-Hand in D.C.
From Gregory W. Wallace
Saint Anselm Crier
Reporter's Notebook
WASHINGTON—The act of an incoming president placing his hand on a Bible and swearing to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States is a profound experience that should make Americans pause in silence for at least a moment.
It is an impressive and important moment, and eight Saint Anselm College students were among the almost two million standing in awe on the National Mall last Tuesday as President Barack Obama took the oath of office.
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Reporter's Notebook
WASHINGTON—The act of an incoming president placing his hand on a Bible and swearing to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States is a profound experience that should make Americans pause in silence for at least a moment.
It is an impressive and important moment, and eight Saint Anselm College students were among the almost two million standing in awe on the National Mall last Tuesday as President Barack Obama took the oath of office.
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Judge: Copies of Attorney Firing Records Go To Incoming Administration
(GWW)—Federal district court judge John Bates ordered this week that the Bush administration must turn over to the incoming Obama administration copies of records relating to the firing of nine U.S. attorneys.
The White House will store the copied records for potential use in an ongoing investigation by the House Judiciary Committee and the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, while the original records are to be stored by the national Archivist in Washington, D.C.
The Presidential Records Act of 1978 requires that presidential records be transferred to the Archivist of the National Archives and Records Administration upon a president's departure from office. Lawyers representing House Democrats argued before Judge Bates that, if transferred, the records would not be immediately available to the investigation.
In addition to withholding the records, the White House has maintained that White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten and former counsel Harriet Miers are protected by executive and absolute privilege from testifying before the committee.
In July 2008, Judge Bates ruled that Ms. Miers must testify and provide records not covered by privilege; withheld records must be noted on a "privilege" log. In October, an appeals court issued a stay to Judge Bates' order, reasoning that the case would not be resolved by the end of the 110th Congress, at which point it would be a "moot" issue.
Shortly after convening the 111th Congress in January, the House voted to continue the legal procedures.
One of the nine former attorneys is David Iglesias, who covered the district of New Mexico. In September 2008, he spoke at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
The White House will store the copied records for potential use in an ongoing investigation by the House Judiciary Committee and the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, while the original records are to be stored by the national Archivist in Washington, D.C.
The Presidential Records Act of 1978 requires that presidential records be transferred to the Archivist of the National Archives and Records Administration upon a president's departure from office. Lawyers representing House Democrats argued before Judge Bates that, if transferred, the records would not be immediately available to the investigation.
In addition to withholding the records, the White House has maintained that White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten and former counsel Harriet Miers are protected by executive and absolute privilege from testifying before the committee.
In July 2008, Judge Bates ruled that Ms. Miers must testify and provide records not covered by privilege; withheld records must be noted on a "privilege" log. In October, an appeals court issued a stay to Judge Bates' order, reasoning that the case would not be resolved by the end of the 110th Congress, at which point it would be a "moot" issue.
Shortly after convening the 111th Congress in January, the House voted to continue the legal procedures.
One of the nine former attorneys is David Iglesias, who covered the district of New Mexico. In September 2008, he spoke at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Touring Nearly Completed Joseph Hall
(GWW)—The lights are on in Joseph Hall, and as of this week, there is somebody home.
Faculty from three departments were moved into their offices this week. The economics department was moved on Monday morning; the history department move began on Monday afternoon and continued into Tuesday. The education department has also since been relocated from Alumni Hall.
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Faculty from three departments were moved into their offices this week. The economics department was moved on Monday morning; the history department move began on Monday afternoon and continued into Tuesday. The education department has also since been relocated from Alumni Hall.
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Congress Moves to Continue U.S. Attorney Scandal Investigation
(GWW)—The 111th Congress, sworn in on Tuesday, is already busy with what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) promised would be a "intense" start to the term -- the necessary ceremonial formalities, preparation of and for a massive economic stimulus measure, confirmation hearings for the incoming administration's nominees, and dealing with some unfinished business regarding the outgoing administration.
On Tuesday, the House voted to continue an investigation into the firings of nine U.S. attorneys by the Bush administration. Congressional Democrats in the 110th Congress subpoenaed White House records as part of their probe to determine what role politics played in the unprecedented forced resignations.
One of the nine is David Iglesias, former U.S. attorney for the district of New Mexico. He spoke in September 2008 at the Institute of Politics.
Read: Iglesias, Former U.S. Attorney, Speaks at NHIOP
On Thursday, Lawyers for the (Democratically controlled) House asked U.S. District Judge John Bates to order that the Bush White House retain records related to the firings and turn the documents over to the incoming Obama Administration.
But presidential records, points out the Justice Department for the Bush administration, must must be transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) upon the end of an outgoing president's term per the Presidential Records Act of 1978.
Judge Bates said to expect "some delay if the materials are sent" to the archives, even though the NARA has expressed a willingness to separate documents related to the investigation from other records soon to be submitted, reported the Associated Press.
One alternative the Judge is considering, reports the AP's Jesse J. Holland, would be to require that copies be provided to lawyers, while the originals are sent to the Archivist.
The House committee first subpoenaed White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten and former counsel Harriet Miers to appear in July 2007 and bring relevant documents to the hearings. Mr. Bolton refused to testify; Ms. Miers refused to appear before the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law on July 12. Both cited executive privilege as their reason for withholding testimony and documents, an argument rejected by the Committee. The Committee and full house House voted to hold Mr. Bolton and Ms. Miers in contempt, then took the case to court.
The case was heard by Judge Bates and in July 2008 (House Judiciary Committee v. Harriet Miers et al), he ruled that "Harriet Miers is not immune from compelled congressional process; she is legally required to testify pursuant to a duly issued congressional subpoena." However, executive branch officials "may invoke executive privilege in response to specific questions as appropriate." As for the documents, "non-privileged" records were to be produced, and a "privilege log" detailing any withholdings was to be provided to the Committee.
By September 2008, the administration took the case to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals which ruled in October that the case could not be resolved by the end of session for the 110th Congress.
"[T]he Committee recognizes that, even if expedited, this controversy will not be fully and finally resolved by the Judicial Branch -- including resolution by a panel and possible rehearing by this court en banc and by the Supreme Court -- before the 110th Congress ends on January 3, 2009. At that time, the 110th House of Representatives will cease to exist as a legal entity, and the subpoena it has issued will expire," the appeals court wrote. "If the case becomes moot, we would be wasting the time of the court and the parties. If the case does not become moot despite the expiration of the subpoenas -- an issue we need not resolve at this time -- there would be no pressing need for an immediate decision."
This case and others alleging politicization of the Justice Department has seen a wide legal trajectory. In addition to the Congressional probe, started in January 2007, the internal Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigated and released a report in September 2008. As recommended by the OIG report, Attorney General Michael Mukasey -- successor to A.G. Alberto Gonzales -- appointed Nora Dannehy -- who is also the acting U.S. attorney for Connecticut -- a special prosecutor in the case. A civil suit has also been filed on behalf of law students who say they were victims of politicized hiring processes within the Department of Justice.
The Office of the Inspector General report was released while Mr. Iglesias was visiting the Saint Anselm campus.
According to records, the subpoena served to Ms. Miers requested documents including those relating to "the evaluation of or decision to dismiss former U.S. Attorneys. . . the implementation of the dismissal and replacement of any such U.S. Attorney. . . the selection, discussion, or evaluation of any possible replacement or interim or acting appointment to fill any vacancy with respect to dismissed U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Attorneys considered for dismissal. . . the testimony of, or representations by, any official at the Department of Justice to the United States Congress regarding any of the matters set forth."
The House authorization to continue litigation was authorized in a routine start-of-session vote on rules and procedures; without it, as the appeals court pointed out, the issue would be "moot." The Senate has not yet voted on a similar measure, and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said on Thursday that he was unsure when such business would be conducted.
"I don't know," he told TPM's Muckraker after the joint session of the House and Senate. "I actually raised the same question to my staff today."
Judge Bates plans to issue a ruling on Friday, the AP reports.
On Tuesday, the House voted to continue an investigation into the firings of nine U.S. attorneys by the Bush administration. Congressional Democrats in the 110th Congress subpoenaed White House records as part of their probe to determine what role politics played in the unprecedented forced resignations.
One of the nine is David Iglesias, former U.S. attorney for the district of New Mexico. He spoke in September 2008 at the Institute of Politics.
Read: Iglesias, Former U.S. Attorney, Speaks at NHIOP
On Thursday, Lawyers for the (Democratically controlled) House asked U.S. District Judge John Bates to order that the Bush White House retain records related to the firings and turn the documents over to the incoming Obama Administration.
But presidential records, points out the Justice Department for the Bush administration, must must be transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) upon the end of an outgoing president's term per the Presidential Records Act of 1978.
Judge Bates said to expect "some delay if the materials are sent" to the archives, even though the NARA has expressed a willingness to separate documents related to the investigation from other records soon to be submitted, reported the Associated Press.
One alternative the Judge is considering, reports the AP's Jesse J. Holland, would be to require that copies be provided to lawyers, while the originals are sent to the Archivist.
The House committee first subpoenaed White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten and former counsel Harriet Miers to appear in July 2007 and bring relevant documents to the hearings. Mr. Bolton refused to testify; Ms. Miers refused to appear before the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law on July 12. Both cited executive privilege as their reason for withholding testimony and documents, an argument rejected by the Committee. The Committee and full house House voted to hold Mr. Bolton and Ms. Miers in contempt, then took the case to court.
The case was heard by Judge Bates and in July 2008 (House Judiciary Committee v. Harriet Miers et al), he ruled that "Harriet Miers is not immune from compelled congressional process; she is legally required to testify pursuant to a duly issued congressional subpoena." However, executive branch officials "may invoke executive privilege in response to specific questions as appropriate." As for the documents, "non-privileged" records were to be produced, and a "privilege log" detailing any withholdings was to be provided to the Committee.
By September 2008, the administration took the case to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals which ruled in October that the case could not be resolved by the end of session for the 110th Congress.
"[T]he Committee recognizes that, even if expedited, this controversy will not be fully and finally resolved by the Judicial Branch -- including resolution by a panel and possible rehearing by this court en banc and by the Supreme Court -- before the 110th Congress ends on January 3, 2009. At that time, the 110th House of Representatives will cease to exist as a legal entity, and the subpoena it has issued will expire," the appeals court wrote. "If the case becomes moot, we would be wasting the time of the court and the parties. If the case does not become moot despite the expiration of the subpoenas -- an issue we need not resolve at this time -- there would be no pressing need for an immediate decision."
This case and others alleging politicization of the Justice Department has seen a wide legal trajectory. In addition to the Congressional probe, started in January 2007, the internal Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigated and released a report in September 2008. As recommended by the OIG report, Attorney General Michael Mukasey -- successor to A.G. Alberto Gonzales -- appointed Nora Dannehy -- who is also the acting U.S. attorney for Connecticut -- a special prosecutor in the case. A civil suit has also been filed on behalf of law students who say they were victims of politicized hiring processes within the Department of Justice.
The Office of the Inspector General report was released while Mr. Iglesias was visiting the Saint Anselm campus.
According to records, the subpoena served to Ms. Miers requested documents including those relating to "the evaluation of or decision to dismiss former U.S. Attorneys. . . the implementation of the dismissal and replacement of any such U.S. Attorney. . . the selection, discussion, or evaluation of any possible replacement or interim or acting appointment to fill any vacancy with respect to dismissed U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Attorneys considered for dismissal. . . the testimony of, or representations by, any official at the Department of Justice to the United States Congress regarding any of the matters set forth."
The House authorization to continue litigation was authorized in a routine start-of-session vote on rules and procedures; without it, as the appeals court pointed out, the issue would be "moot." The Senate has not yet voted on a similar measure, and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said on Thursday that he was unsure when such business would be conducted.
"I don't know," he told TPM's Muckraker after the joint session of the House and Senate. "I actually raised the same question to my staff today."
Judge Bates plans to issue a ruling on Friday, the AP reports.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Joseph, Carr Work Continues Indoors
(GWW)—All appears snow-covered and quiet on campus—and noticeable is the absence of both students and heavy construction equipment. Instead, work on the two construction projects has moved inside.
As students prepare to return to campus in just under a week, some faculty members have been preparing to move from Bradley House to their new offices in Joseph Hall.
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As students prepare to return to campus in just under a week, some faculty members have been preparing to move from Bradley House to their new offices in Joseph Hall.
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Sunday, January 4, 2009
New Hampshire 'Major Disaster' in Wake of Ice Storm
(GWW)—President Bush this week declared New Hampshire a "major disaster" in the wake of pre-Christmas ice storms.
With the declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, is making federal aid programs available, although no aid will be available to individuals.
Read: President Declares Major Disaster for New Hampshire (FEMA)
Read: Federal Aid Programs For New Hampshire Disaster Recovery (FEMA)
Instead, FEMA announced, aid will be directed to "the state and affected local governments." Projects can include "repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas and similar publicly owned property;" "removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health;" and "hazard mitigation projects. . . to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters."
UPDATED at 1:13 am ET.
With the declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, is making federal aid programs available, although no aid will be available to individuals.
Read: President Declares Major Disaster for New Hampshire (FEMA)
Read: Federal Aid Programs For New Hampshire Disaster Recovery (FEMA)
Instead, FEMA announced, aid will be directed to "the state and affected local governments." Projects can include "repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas and similar publicly owned property;" "removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health;" and "hazard mitigation projects. . . to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters."
UPDATED at 1:13 am ET.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Making Every Second Count
(GWW)—The year 2008 will be noted for many events, and among them will be a 61-second minute.
For the first time in three years, scientists are adding an extra second to the last minute of the year—23:59—to account for natural discrepancies between Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the Earth's actual rotation. Scientists say that the Earth's rotational speed is actually slowing.
The bulletin from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS)—directed "To authorities responsible for the measurement and distribution of time"—announced "A positive leap second will be introduced at the end of December 2008."
They also point out the issues with not making adjustments. "[W]ithin a millennium, noon — the hour associated with the sun's highest point in the sky — would occur around 1 o'clock," writes AP's Raphael G. Satter and Jamey Keaten. "In tens of thousands of years, the sun would be days behind the human calendar."
What to do with the extra second? "Time added to 2008 allows for longer smooch" (or "[A] slightly longer snog.") "Apply for a job at an investment bank at USAjobs.gov (just kidding!)." Or, then again, you could spend the time asking yourself, What will I do with the extra second?
Just don't think for too long.
For the first time in three years, scientists are adding an extra second to the last minute of the year—23:59—to account for natural discrepancies between Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the Earth's actual rotation. Scientists say that the Earth's rotational speed is actually slowing.
The bulletin from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS)—directed "To authorities responsible for the measurement and distribution of time"—announced "A positive leap second will be introduced at the end of December 2008."
They also point out the issues with not making adjustments. "[W]ithin a millennium, noon — the hour associated with the sun's highest point in the sky — would occur around 1 o'clock," writes AP's Raphael G. Satter and Jamey Keaten. "In tens of thousands of years, the sun would be days behind the human calendar."
What to do with the extra second? "Time added to 2008 allows for longer smooch" (or "[A] slightly longer snog.") "Apply for a job at an investment bank at USAjobs.gov (just kidding!)." Or, then again, you could spend the time asking yourself, What will I do with the extra second?
Just don't think for too long.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Eight Stops in Alaska, Hawaii are Santa's Last in '08
(GWW)—Santa Claus' final stops of 2008 were to houses in Alaska and Hawaii, NORAD reports.
Santa visited Anchorage, McGrath, and Nome, Alaska, before turning to the south and visiting Hawaii.
In Hawaii, Santa started in Hilo, then skipped northward to Maui, Molokai, Waipahu, and Lihue. Lihue was the 315th city to which NORAD tracked Santa.
Watch: Hilo, Hawaii.
Following the stop in Lihue, NORAD reports that Santa returned to the North Pole.
Santa, who reportedly left the North Pole early Wednesday morning, traveled the entire globe in just under twenty-four hours.
Santa visited Anchorage, McGrath, and Nome, Alaska, before turning to the south and visiting Hawaii.
In Hawaii, Santa started in Hilo, then skipped northward to Maui, Molokai, Waipahu, and Lihue. Lihue was the 315th city to which NORAD tracked Santa.
Watch: Hilo, Hawaii.
Following the stop in Lihue, NORAD reports that Santa returned to the North Pole.
Santa, who reportedly left the North Pole early Wednesday morning, traveled the entire globe in just under twenty-four hours.
Santa Travels North to Alaska
(GWW)—From San Diego, Calif., Santa Claus traveled north to Alaska, stopping at Anchorage shortly after 3 am eastern.
Alaska is the largest state in the Union, and Anchorage is located on its southern side. It is possible that NORAD will track Santa in additional communities, and possibly along the Alaskan and Aleutian Islands.
The single remaining U.S. state for Santa to visit is Hawaii, which will likely be his last stop before returning to the North Pole.
Alaska is the largest state in the Union, and Anchorage is located on its southern side. It is possible that NORAD will track Santa in additional communities, and possibly along the Alaskan and Aleutian Islands.
The single remaining U.S. state for Santa to visit is Hawaii, which will likely be his last stop before returning to the North Pole.
Santa Visits Nevada Between California Stops
(GWW)—Between stops in Redding, Calif., and San Francisco, Santa visited Austin, Nev.
This is the first time Santa has left a particular state, visited another state, and returned, although Santa did make two trips to Ontario, Canada, for example. Nine U.S. states separated Santa's visits to Toronto and Thunder Bay.
After San Francisco, NORAD next located Santa in Running Springs, Calif., his third stop within the Golden State.
UPDATED at 2:45 am ET: Santa's fourth stop -- and no. 306 this year -- is to Palm Springs, Calif. This is the third U.S. city with "springs" in its name to which NORAD has tracked Santa.
UPDATED at 2:49 am ET: NORAD has placed Santa in a fifth California city: San Diego. NORAD expects this stop to last approximately twenty minutes. Santa's only remaining U.S. states are Alaska and Hawaii.
This is the first time Santa has left a particular state, visited another state, and returned, although Santa did make two trips to Ontario, Canada, for example. Nine U.S. states separated Santa's visits to Toronto and Thunder Bay.
After San Francisco, NORAD next located Santa in Running Springs, Calif., his third stop within the Golden State.
UPDATED at 2:45 am ET: Santa's fourth stop -- and no. 306 this year -- is to Palm Springs, Calif. This is the third U.S. city with "springs" in its name to which NORAD has tracked Santa.
UPDATED at 2:49 am ET: NORAD has placed Santa in a fifth California city: San Diego. NORAD expects this stop to last approximately twenty minutes. Santa's only remaining U.S. states are Alaska and Hawaii.
NORAD Shows Two Santa Stops in Single State
(GWW)—For the first time tonight, NORAD has pinpointed Santa Claus twice within a single state.
First, Santa was logged in Seattle, Wash. Seattle is stop no. 298.
Watch: Seattle, Wash.
Just moments ago, NORAD placed Santa north of Seattle, in Columbia, Wash., close to the U.S. border with Canada.
UPDATE at 2:29 am ET: For only the second time tonight -- and the second time in two states -- NORAD tracks Santa Claus twice within a single state. This time, the state is Oregon, and Santa is shown in both Newberb (stop no. 300) and Medford (301).
Based on size and population, it is foreseeable that NORAD will pinpoint Santa twice -- or multiple times -- within California, his next state.
First, Santa was logged in Seattle, Wash. Seattle is stop no. 298.
Watch: Seattle, Wash.
Just moments ago, NORAD placed Santa north of Seattle, in Columbia, Wash., close to the U.S. border with Canada.
UPDATE at 2:29 am ET: For only the second time tonight -- and the second time in two states -- NORAD tracks Santa Claus twice within a single state. This time, the state is Oregon, and Santa is shown in both Newberb (stop no. 300) and Medford (301).
Based on size and population, it is foreseeable that NORAD will pinpoint Santa twice -- or multiple times -- within California, his next state.
Six States Remain for Santa
(GWW)—Shortly after 2 am eastern, NORAD has tracked visits from Santa Claus to all but six states.
Santa is currently in Lillooet, British Columbia -- stop no. 297 -- and is headed south from points further north in Canada. Washington state, which is directly south of Lillooet, is one of the remaining states.
The other remaining states are Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii.
UPDATED at 2:34 am ET.
Santa is currently in Lillooet, British Columbia -- stop no. 297 -- and is headed south from points further north in Canada. Washington state, which is directly south of Lillooet, is one of the remaining states.
The other remaining states are Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii.
UPDATED at 2:34 am ET.
Additional Video of Santa's U.S.Travels
(GWW)—Santa's helpers at NORAD have posted additional videos of the 2008 United States tour.
Watch: New York, N.Y.
Watch: St. Louis, Mo.
Watch: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Watch: Cape Canaveral, Fla.
Watch: New York, N.Y.
Watch: St. Louis, Mo.
Watch: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Watch: Cape Canaveral, Fla.
Santa Over Reindeer Lake, Canada
(GWW)—NORAD has posted video of Santa's travels over the appropriately named Reindeer Lake in Saskachewan, Canada. According to Wikipedia, this is the ninth largest lake in Canada.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Santa Wraps up New England Tour, Journeys to Quebec
(GWW)—Santa Claus wrapped up his New England 2008 tour with stops in Rutland, Vt., and Portland, Maine.
Santa then visited children in Trois-Rivieres and Fort George, both in Quebec, Canada.
He will, however, return to New Hampshire soon, as this reporter will be heading to bed. Merry Christmas!
Santa then visited children in Trois-Rivieres and Fort George, both in Quebec, Canada.
He will, however, return to New Hampshire soon, as this reporter will be heading to bed. Merry Christmas!
Santa Visits New Hampshire
(GWW)—Santa Claus is currently in Manchester, N.H., according to NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Santa's visit to the home of the First-in-the-Nation Primary state comes on the heels of his visit to Massachusetts.
NORAD, which logs Santa's U.S. stops mainly in capital cities, showed a course up the eastern seaboard in the 11 pm eastern hour. Santa's first taste of the midwest came with a visit to Michigan and several other states.
NORAD has been tracking the travels of Santa and his reindeer since 1955, when a telephone number for Santa was misprinted in a newspaper advertisement. Children calling the number instead reached the Continental Air Defense Command hotline; staff at CONAD were instructed to "check radar for indications of Santa making his way south from the North Pole," according to the NORAD tracking site, http://www.noradsanta.org.
"Based on historical data and more than 50 years of NORAD tracking information," the site says, "we believe that Santa Claus is alive and well in the hearts of children throughout the world."
Santa's visit to the home of the First-in-the-Nation Primary state comes on the heels of his visit to Massachusetts.
NORAD, which logs Santa's U.S. stops mainly in capital cities, showed a course up the eastern seaboard in the 11 pm eastern hour. Santa's first taste of the midwest came with a visit to Michigan and several other states.
NORAD has been tracking the travels of Santa and his reindeer since 1955, when a telephone number for Santa was misprinted in a newspaper advertisement. Children calling the number instead reached the Continental Air Defense Command hotline; staff at CONAD were instructed to "check radar for indications of Santa making his way south from the North Pole," according to the NORAD tracking site, http://www.noradsanta.org.
"Based on historical data and more than 50 years of NORAD tracking information," the site says, "we believe that Santa Claus is alive and well in the hearts of children throughout the world."
Santa Visits Boston, Providence, Hartford
(GWW)—Santa Claus stopped at 11:45 pm eastern in Boston, Mass. No word if this will be the last of his New England stops. Within the past fifteen minutes, Santa has visited Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Kansas City Star: 'Santa Claus Demands Massive Bailout'
(GWW)—The Kansas City Star headlines a worrisome story: "Santa Claus demands massive bailout."
And from the Grand Junction Free Press, a letter purporting to be from Santa. (Could it be a fake?)
Warning: Put down your mug of hot cocoa before reading either article.
And from the Grand Junction Free Press, a letter purporting to be from Santa. (Could it be a fake?)
Warning: Put down your mug of hot cocoa before reading either article.
Santa Leaves U.S. Briefly for Toronto
(GWW)—After a stop in Detroit, Mich., Santa Claus headed north to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, D., said earlier this week that Detriot -- like Biden -- has a present to be thankful for. A $17 billion loan package promised by President Bush is "a great Christmas present, not just to the automakers but to those who supply them, representing 3 million jobs across the country."
Santa re-entered the United States and made his next major stop in Newark, N.J.
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, D., said earlier this week that Detriot -- like Biden -- has a present to be thankful for. A $17 billion loan package promised by President Bush is "a great Christmas present, not just to the automakers but to those who supply them, representing 3 million jobs across the country."
Santa re-entered the United States and made his next major stop in Newark, N.J.
Santa Visits Biden Family Home
(GWW)—At the home of Vice President-Elect Joe Biden, D-Del., one may be able to make out "the prancing and pawing of each little hoof" upon his rooftop right now.
According to NORAD, Santa's current location is Wilmington, Del.
Mr. Biden has already recieved his first Christmas present: a puppy, from his wife. No word yet if Santa gifted the future vice president an ornament (or this one).
According to NORAD, Santa's current location is Wilmington, Del.
Mr. Biden has already recieved his first Christmas present: a puppy, from his wife. No word yet if Santa gifted the future vice president an ornament (or this one).
Santa "Way Ahead of Schedule"
(GWW)—With Santa Claus currently in Fredericksburg, Va., my father says he is "way ahead of schedule."
"He's coming up the east coast -- he's way ahead of schedule," my Dad exclaimed.
Prior to touchdown in Virginia, Santa logged stops in West Virgina, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
And from downstairs, my Mom: "We'd better get done so he can be here on time."
"He's coming up the east coast -- he's way ahead of schedule," my Dad exclaimed.
Prior to touchdown in Virginia, Santa logged stops in West Virgina, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
And from downstairs, my Mom: "We'd better get done so he can be here on time."
Santa's First U.S. Stop: Cape Canaveral
(GWW)—Santa Claus' first visit to the United States of 2008 has been recorded in Cape Canaveral, Fl., according to NORAD.
Santa's first North American visit was to Labrador City, Newfoundland, Canada, shortly after 10 pm eastern.
NORAD has posted video of the Cape Canaveral visit.
UPDATED at 11:13 pm ET to include video.
Santa's first North American visit was to Labrador City, Newfoundland, Canada, shortly after 10 pm eastern.
NORAD has posted video of the Cape Canaveral visit.
UPDATED at 11:13 pm ET to include video.
Santa Visits Canada, Turns to South America
(GWW)—Eager eyes awaiting Santa Claus' visit to the United States will have to wait a little longer this Christmas eve.
The entourage, reportedly including "a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer," approached North America from island stops in the south Atlantic Ocean, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD. Saint Nick touched down in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island shortly after 10 pm eastern.
While in Canada, Santa also visited Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. His course then turned, again, towards the south, and visits were logged in Puerto Rico, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela, among others, within the hour.
The entourage, reportedly including "a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer," approached North America from island stops in the south Atlantic Ocean, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD. Saint Nick touched down in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island shortly after 10 pm eastern.
While in Canada, Santa also visited Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. His course then turned, again, towards the south, and visits were logged in Puerto Rico, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela, among others, within the hour.
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