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Obama wins Maine Democratic caucus
Organizers had expected heavy participation at the caucuses, but snow was falling and gusting winds hit as many of the gatherings were scheduled. The weather didn't appear to have hurt turnout. Caucuses started late in Bangor and several other locations across the state because so many people showed up that they were lined up outside the doors. In Maine's largest city, Democrats carrying “Obama" and “Hillary" signs waited to get into the citywide caucus at Portland High School in separate lines that snaked nearly three city blocks in opposite directions. Colin Johnson, an Obama supporter in Portland, said the Illinois senator is not a typical politician. “I'm convinced he's a once-in-a-generation leader," he said. “He's young and energetic and Washington and the White House could benefit from some fresh air," said Joe Lewis, another Obama supporter.
Softball's best of the west
While we strive for those results, that's not the reason why this project was taken on. Instead, it was to solve an issue that has been a burr in the britches of most who follow, coach and play high school sports on the Western Slope way beyond the 13 years I've been on the scene.
I, along with those folks, have wondered - loudly at times - why it seems athletes who live on this side of the Continental Divide get overlooked when it comes to earning all-state recognition?
For those of you who've read to this point I'm sure you agree.
I, like you, anxiously wait to see who from the Western Slope earns a spot on each of the All-Colorado prep sports teams produced by Rocky Preps and the Denver Post.
Likewise, after reading the results, I've come away scratching my head.
Leaders for today and tomorrow
With this issue, Internet Retailer introduces its Hot 100 online retailing web sites100 sites that in the opinion of the editors reflect the best of whats happening in retail on the web. The Hot 100 for 2008 represent the range of online retailing, from small to large, well known and not so well known, and include chains, catalogers, online-only merchants and brand name manufacturers. They have in common the willingness to innovate and set the standards in online retailing. This years sites range in size from Amazon.com and Dell.com, which set the pace of innovation while finding ways to build customer relationships and sales, to such smaller sites as RomanicosChocolate.com, which has used the Internet to build a national following for its delicacies. This is the ninth year we have recognized the best retail web sites.
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