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September 30th, 2008 Heather Kovar
Today, September 30th, is the final publication of the six-and-a-half year old New York Sun.
Excerpts of remarks to the newspaper’s staff from the Editor of the Sun, Seth Lipsky, are posted on the paper’s website.
You can also find a look back called “Seven Years of the Sun.”
The paper’s motto has been “It Shines For All.”
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September 27th, 2008 Heather Kovar
Just last week in an online forum I read how someone was upset with an anchor because she said she received her Barack Obama text message (on choosing Joe Biden.) He went on to criticize the liberal media.
I was signed up to receive the Obama text, as well as with McCain to stay up on his campaign.
I am going to assume that anchor was signed up for both as well. She maybe should have made that point.
Anyway, following last night’s first debate between John McCain and Barack Obama, I received emails from both of them.
McCain’s email began with saying it was a “spirited debate” and that he is returning to Washington to resume negotiations to try to solve the economic crisis. ” I am optimistic we will come to a final agreement soon. All voices must be represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners.”
Barack Obama began by outlining what he says he means by “ the change we need or more of the same.”
“I will provide tax cuts for the middle class, affordable health care, and a new energy economy that creates millions of jobs. John McCain wants to keep giving huge tax cuts to corporations, and he offered no solutions for the challenges Americans are facing in their daily lives.”
Of course both took the opportunity to ask for donations, but since supporters are the ones usually signed up, it’s probably the only point of the emails.
The complete text of both emails follows, beginning with McCain.
FROM JOHN MCCAIN
My Friends,
Tonight, Senator Obama and I participated in the first debate of the general election. It was a spirited debate and I believe the difference between our visions for America were made very clear.
In a few hours, I will return to Washington to resume negotiations with the Administration and Congressional leaders from both parties to forge a bipartisan solution to our economic crisis. I am optimistic we will come to a final agreement soon. All voices must be represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners.
We cannot be interested in who would get credit for finding a solution and who would be blamed if an agreement cannot be reached. We must put our country first to solve this economic crisis. Because in the end, that’s what leaders do in times of crisis.
Our next president and Congress will face challenging times that require selfless leadership. They must find solutions to issues like the economy, national security, and energy independence. I’m ready to work with Governor Palin and our Congressional allies to address the nation’s most pressing challenges. Make no mistake, we are ready to lead and the Obama-Biden Democrats are not.
But, the truth is that we won’t win without your support. We’re less than 40 days away from Election Day and polls in races across the country are extremely close. In the final weeks of this campaign, we will need to fund crucial get-out-the-vote and grassroots activities that will assist our entire ticket, from the top to the bottom to secure victory on Election Day. I’m asking you to help us by making a contribution right now to McCain-Palin Victory 2008.
Your support is always deeply appreciated and I thank you for your generosity.
incerely,
John McCain
FROM BARACK OBAMA:
I just finished my first debate with John McCain.
Millions of Americans finally got a chance to see us take on the fundamental choice in this election — the change we need or more of the same.
I will provide tax cuts for the middle class, affordable health care, and a new energy economy that creates millions of jobs. John McCain wants to keep giving huge tax cuts to corporations, and he offered no solutions for the challenges Americans are facing in their daily lives.
I will end the war in Iraq responsibly, focus on defeating al Qaeda and the Taliban, and restore America’s standing in the world after eight years of disastrous policies. John McCain wants an unending commitment in Iraq and fails to recognize the resurgent threat in Afghanistan.
Let’s be clear: John McCain is offering nothing but more of the same failed Bush policies at home and abroad that he has supported more than 90% of the time in the Senate.
Americans need change now, and I need your help to get the word out about this movement.
In the coming days, it’s going to be up to you to organize locally and reach the voters that are going to decide this election.
Now’s the time to make your voice heard.
Please make a donation of $5 or more right now to support this campaign for change:
https://donate.barackobama.com/thedebate
Thank you for all that you’re doing,
Barack
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September 22nd, 2008 Heather Kovar
As a journalist, it shocks me I haven’t written as much as possible about hurricane Ike. Actually, I’ve written nothing except one other blog post.
I was born in Houston, where most of my family still reside. Plus, my grandmother and aunt live lived on Crystal Beach, an area that was decimated.
I think being too close to the story but too far away was the problem.
I was going to see my grandmother who had just had a mastectomy. I had a flight into Houston scheduled for the morning of September 13th, the day hurricane Ike hit the Gulf Coast. Of course the flight was cancelled, but I did have the option of flying in a day or so earlier. I could have been there for it.
But my grandmother had been evacuated. My mom and dad are a few hours north. Going, they told me, would have put increased amounts of stress on them. So I stayed in New York and hoped for the best.
But really I did nothing. I couldn’t even bring myself to turn on television that Saturday morning. I didn’t want to know. I found out soon enough my grandmother and aunt’s homes were flattened.
It’s an unusual feeling having to watch a major news event unfold, directly impacting your family, but not being a part of it.
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September 22nd, 2008 Heather Kovar
When I saw Johnny Damon hit that three-run home run last night in the last-regular season baseball game at Yankee Stadium, I thought it must be the haircut. But I knew that hit would be history, even if the Yanks didn’t win.
They did, of course, 7-3 over the Orioles.
According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the bat Damon used to hit that homer has been donated to Cooperstown. Other items donated by the players include: the spikes worn by Yankee catcher Jose Molina during the final game; a bat used by Derek Jeter on the final homestand; and Jeter’s spikes from the game when he passed Lou Gehrig on the Yankee Stadium all-time hit list.
The Hall says the new artifacts will be on display this fall after they are officially accessioned into the Museum archives. The museum is also working to acquire artifacts from the last game at Shea Stadium, which is next Sunday, September 28.
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