America, the fragile empire - Los Angeles Times
For centuries, historians, political theorists, anthropologists and the public have tended to think about the political process in seasonal, cyclical terms. From Polybius to Paul Kennedy, from ancient Rome to imperial Britain, we discern a rhythm to

Web sites, social networks blast out earthquake, tsunami information - CNN
(CNN) -- Moments after Saturday morning's earthquake in Chile, the Internet and its social networks came alive with earthquake and tsunami information. Twitter users following #Chile and #tsunami directed one another to media and government sites

Happiness flows all around Holland - MLive.com
And, if you have a strong faith, you go through the good times and rough times with an eternal perspective. Today is not the end of the story.” Jamie Tripp, of Holland Township, said the area’s strong family and community network help people feel

Former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice aims to get your attention - Seattle Times
Former two-term Seattle Mayor Norm Rice was frequently called Mayor Nice because he was widely regarded as a consensus-builder who used his good nature and listening ability to get things done. These days, he's taking that leadership style back into

Extracurricular spending adds up at budget-cutting Colorado school - Denver Post
As school districts prepare for deep budget cuts, a Denver Post analysis of spending at the state's three largest districts found millions of dollars being spent with limited oversight on food, travel and other discretionary items. Spending on items

Naxos hired young staff to get ahead of Web wave - Nashville Tennessean
Jim Selby is chief executive officer of classical music company Naxos of America Inc., but count him as one of the few Nashvillians who isn't a musician. The only instrument he plays, he jokes, is the radio. Call him a music lover and a businessman

Chamber Breakfast Network set March 9 - Tulsa World
Tulsa Metro Chamber will hold a Breakfast Network, part of its Circuit Networking Series, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 9 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center, 6808 S. 107th E. Ave. This installment of Breakfast Network will include guest

Uninhibited one-stop shopping - Everett Herald
Live feed: The Pentagon has decided that military personnel can use social networking sites such as Facebook on the military’s nonclassified computer network (Page A3). Commanders can cut off access to safeguard a mission, or if they’re

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