Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Harness Racing Picks for 08-03-05

Record since 04-26-05

Win (121)

Place (40)

Show (7)

Out of the Money (32)


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Ocean Downs

Race # 1

Horse: LITTLE IRISH

Post Position: # 1


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Pocono Downs

Race # 8

Horse: CHIA SIGN

Post Position: # 2

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Pompano Park

Race # 7

Horse: FAMOUS LOVER

Post Position: # 1

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Scioto Downs

Race # 3

Horse: JAIL HOUSE DENISE

Post Position: # 7


Race # 6

Horse: WHOTOOKWHAT

Post Position: # 2

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Harness Racing Results for 08-02-05

Record since 04-26-05

Win (121)

Place (40)

Show (7)

Out of the Money (32)


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Pocono Downs

Race # 1

Horse: CHRISTINA M (Won)

Post Position: # 1

Investigation into Shelby leak likely to end in the fall

The Hill

The Senate Select Committee on Ethics is expected to end its investigation of alleged classified leaks by Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) in the next eight to 10 weeks, according to a source familiar with the probe. The pace has been slowed by difficulties obtaining information, difficulties created partly by Sen. Pat Roberts’s (R-Kan.) decision not to recuse himself from the case, the source said
Two potential witnesses told The Hill earlier this year that they would be reluctant to cooperate with the Ethics Committee unless Roberts recused himself because he is chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and inherited senior aides from Shelby, the previous chairman.

The conclusion of the probe could have political consequences for Shelby, who won reelection last year; possible penalties include censure and expulsion from the Senate.

The Justice Department referred the Shelby case to the Ethics Committee a year ago. Since then, almost no information about progress has emerged.

The length of the probe and the fact that the committee has sought more information than the Federal Bureau of Investigation gave it indicate that the panel is not just conducting a “paper review” but is actively investigating, a Senate source said.

Ironically, in 2000 Shelby pushed hard for S. 2507, which would have subjected federal officers and employees to fines and prison time for “knowingly and willfully” disclosing classified information to unauthorized people.

Harness Racing Picks for 08-02-05

Record since 04-26-05

Win (120)

Place (40)

Show (7)

Out of the Money (32)


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Pocono Downs

Race # 1

Horse: CHRISTINA M

Post Position: # 1

Review Finds Iran Far From Nuclear Bomb

WP

Tuesday, August 2, 2005; A01

A major U.S. intelligence review has projected that Iran is about a decade away from manufacturing the key ingredient for a nuclear weapon, roughly doubling the previous estimate of five years, according to government sources with firsthand knowledge of the new analysis.

The carefully hedged assessments, which represent consensus among U.S. intelligence agencies, contrast with forceful public statements by the White House. Administration officials have asserted, but have not offered proof, that Tehran is moving determinedly toward a nuclear arsenal. The new estimate could provide more time for diplomacy with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. President Bush has said that he wants the crisis resolved diplomatically but that "all options are on the table."

The new National Intelligence Estimate includes what the intelligence community views as credible indicators that Iran's military is conducting clandestine work. But the sources said there is no information linking those projects directly to a nuclear weapons program. What is clear is that Iran, mostly through its energy program, is acquiring and mastering technologies that could be diverted to bombmaking.

Monday, August 01, 2005

Harness Racing Results for 08-01-05

Record since 04-26-05

Win (120)

Place (40)

Show (7)

Out of the Money (32)


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Plainridge Race Course

Race # 4

Horse: TREE HUGGER (Out of the Money)

Post Position: # 4

The Top 10 Conservative Idiots (No. 208)

August 1, 2005 · National Insecurity EditionIt's Top 10 time again! This week John Bolton is leading the pack as George W. Bush prepares to shove his recess appointment down America's throat. Meanwhile Sen. Pat Roberts is doing his part to help the cause by stalling investigations into Bush's misuse of WMD intel while simultaneously investigating Patrick Fitzgerald's treason probe.

Harness Racing Picks for 08-01-05

Record since 04-26-05

Win (120)

Place (40)

Show (7)

Out of the Money (310)


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Plainridge Race Course

Race # 4

Horse: TREE HUGGER

Post Position: # 4