| Data show decline in adolescent tobacco use
An apparent decline in student tobacco use has Missoula authorities encouraged that their Tobacco Free Missoula County campaign is working.Data in the 2005 Youth Behavior Risk Survey released last month show drops in the number of local young people smoking or using chewing tobacco. However, it also showed a spike in the number of high school teens who chewed compared to two years ago.The 2005 study looked at about 2,000 adolescents throughout Montana. Of those, 234 were in Missoula County. .
About this project
The voices of regular people are not often heard. This unique blogging experiment from spokesmanreview.com is an attempt to address these problems. At left you'll find the latest post from each of our eight writers for this project. Two of them work for The Spokesman-Review; they'll be a vehicle for people throughout our area to share their stories, in their own words. The other six bloggers are readers who have agreed to share their thoughts on politics and this election season, in real time. Click through to follow the voices that interest you most. Your America Gaining insight from ordinary citizens New To America Giving a voice to first-time, immigrant voters Young America Reaching out to young adults Tomorrow's America Listening to those too young to vote Reader View: Ron Reed Seeking common-ground platforms for positive change Reader View: Scott Schmidtman Countering the liberal bias of the "mainstream media" Reader View: Lynn O'Connor Looking for information with many perspectives Reader View: Roger Benedict Deconstructing both sides of the debate Together, we think our eight bloggers represent the breadth of opinion, values and experience that make up the constituency that we call home.
Jon Alter on Monday: Hillary Not Sexy, Obama Had It Sewed Up
No, but I don't think there are a lot of political observers who would give them very good odds right now. They need to reformat their campaign, relaunch it, which we'll see them do later on this week. They've got 18 days before South Carolina, which is plenty of time. There's also the possibility that the pundits are wrong and they'll do much better than expected tomorrow. Let's say that Obama only wins by a few points. The way the expectation game works, that could be seen as almost a victory for Hillary. Or if she were to carry Democrats even if she loses among the independents, they could then carry that forward as an argument. But they've been grasping for a lot of straws the last couple of days and throwing things again the wall, knowing they probably won't stick. Now they're going to, I think in all likelihood, have a series of meetings this week and try to figure out what to do before South Carolina.
Readers get behind us for shaming litter louts
It's about time litter louts faced up to their behaviour and changed it. "There is absolutely no excuse for dropping litter and I believe naming and shaming those responsible is an extremely effective tool." The list of shame was obtained from Glasgow City Council which also plans to publish it on their website as part of their £4million Clean Glasgow campaign. Every person on the list has admitted their guilt by paying a £50 fine issued for dropping litter, discarding a cigarette end, allowing their dog to foul the streets or fly-tipping. More than 6000 fines have been issued - mostly by litter wardens - since February. There was also support for our campaign on the streets. Pensioner John Berry, 63, from Dennistoun, said: "I'm right behind the Evening Times people who drop litter should be ashamed." Laurence Johnstone, 52, of Muirhead, said: "Hopefully by having their names printed these people will now think twice before dumping litter." Jean Ferguson of the city centre said: "More people should be fined and publicly shamed.
Ex-Democrat takes over as head of county GOP
Joan M. Becker's first political campaign was at age 16, when she worked for the 1974 re-election of Democratic Gov. Marvin Mandel. Her father, Frank Lupashunski, is a registered Democrat who taught sociology and government and politics for three decades at her alma mater, Howard High School, where Democratic state Sen. James N. Robey, a former county executive, was his student years earlier. .
Community Calendar
Saturday-Sunday: Lebanon Antiques Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bowman Primary School, 825 Hart Road, Lebanon. More than 60 dealers. Benefits Warren County Historical Society Museum. $6 for both days. 513-932-1817. AUDITIONS Today: American Girl Fashion Show Model, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati, 9101 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township. Girls ages 4-13. 513-385-1800. Wednesday: Cincinnati Men's Chorus, 7-10 p.m., St. Paul United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road, Madeira. New singers. Prepare 2-3 minute song that best displays voice. Be prepared for sight reading and tonal memorization. By appointment. 513-265-5751. .
Official Version of Naval Incident Starts to Unravel
Israelis and their allies in the US administration do not tolerate obstacles - including patriotic US Naval officials who expose their hoaxes. There are a few clear heads remaining in the upper eschelons of the US Armed Forces which have managed to escape the earlier purges of the Rumsfeld-OSP-Wolfowitz-Feith cabal. Admiral Fallon and other like-minded American officers should have their drivers check their cars before starting the engines - the mafia that took us to war in Iraq and is pushing for war with Iran can get very rough. It is disgusting to have this played out again and again and again. They will never be satisfied until they have destroyed all independent nations in the Middle East using American manpower and treasure - and destroying the US economy and Bill of Rights in the process.
Ricardo Moraes / Associated Press
Anna," about four black American soldiers stationed in Tuscany during World War II who become caught behind enemy lines (fall).
CREATURE COMFORTS: SCI-FI FANTASIES
NEW YORK is no place to be in "Cloverfield," a modestly budgeted film about a monster who destroys the city (Jan. 18). The film is produced by "Alias' " J.J. Abrams, who steps in as director to steer the 11th "Star Trek" film into space with a young crew on board. Another TV talent stepping behind the camera is "X-Files" creator Chris Carter, who makes his feature directing debut with July's untitled "X-Files" sequel, starring Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny.
BATTLE OF THE SEXES: ROMANTIC COMEDIES
THERE are enough romances on the horizon to keep hearts fluttering -- Patrick Dempsey realizes he loves his friend in "Made of Honor" (May 2); Ryan Reynolds is a divorcing dad in "Definitely, Maybe" (Feb.
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