| DNC's Dean urges do-over contests in Florida, Michigan
I'm not sure how that vote would shake out now," said Fowler, who has endorsed Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Now, everything is being viewed in terms of how it benefits a particular candidate, not the party or the process, Fowler said. Nonetheless, Fowler said, something has to be done, "the rules be damned" to seat delegates from states Democrats have to and can win in the general election. "We're going to forfeit those two big states? What kind of fools would we be." Dean has urged Florida and Michigan party officials to come up with plans to repeat their presidential nominating contests so that their delegates can be counted. "All they have to do is come before us with rules that fit into what they agreed to a year and a half ago, and then they'll be seated," Dean said during a round of interviews Thursday on network and cable TV news programs.
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Hotshot rapper West leads everyone with eight nominations while British wild child Winehouse racked up an impressive six. ( Click here for Alabama's connections to the Grammys. Click here for Mary Colurso's column on the Grammys.) Despite the writer's strike, the Grammy Awards will go on, broadcast live on CBS at 7 p.m. Sunday from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Handicapping the winners always is a challenge. Grammy voters tend to be a conservative lot and not always in line with either critics or fans. However, they have been more unpredictable in recent years. Here are eight major categories likely to attract the most attention, with some predictions on outcomes and a critical look as to who deserves to win the categories in question: RECORD OF THE YEAR "Irreplaceable," Beyonce "The Pretender," Foo Fighters "Umbrella," Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z "What Goes Around .¤.¤.¤ Comes Around," Justin Timberlake "Rehab," Amy Winehouse Who Will Win: "Umbrella," Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z.
Second homes force 1m into rural poverty
The report called for a rethink to curb profits on the sale of such homes. Immigration High levels of immigration are bringing tension to rural areas, particularly those communities that have seen little change for many years, Dr Burgess said. The costs of migration fell on schools, which needed textbooks in more than one language, and councils, which needed translators. 'The speed and scale at which people have moved around between countries has caused challenges for rural areas,' he said. .
What do unlimited calling plans really offer businesses?
In the wake of these new plans, some analysts have speculated that carriers have started offering them to attract new business customers. With more businesses requiring more mobility from their employees, they note, adopting an unlimited calling plan might be a good way to meet their workers' needs without having to worry about overage or roaming charges. .
Protect Your Pets From Winter's Woes
Dogs seem to be quite well insulated even on their feet, they're walking around barefoot in the snow," Dr. Nield said. He said to keep your pets warm in the winter, the good 'ole fashioned doghouse is the way to go. And when it comes to outdoor hounds, the vet said they may scarf down more than usual to get enough body heat to stay toasty. But for Jack, he's just wagging his tail and loving life, no matter what the weather may be. "He's pretty spoiled as you can see." The best prescription for keeping your pal happy and healthy- just snuggle up and give 'em lots of love. The vet says it is a good idea for thin-coated breeds to layer up if they're going to be outside. Again, Dr. Nield said it's very important for your pets to be out of the wind, off the ground and always dry.
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