Latest news from http://rjsteinert.com/reader http://reader.rjsteinert.com http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129743224&ft=1&f=1001 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:21:00 -0800 The remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine trekked northward after forcing more than 100 high-water rescues in Texas, swamping streets, producing several tornadoes and killing at least two people.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129743224&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129741668&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:16:00 -0800 A wildfire burning in the canyons and steep mountainsides near Boulder became one of the most destructive blazes in Colorado history Wednesday as authorities determined it had destroyed at least 135 homes in just three days. Four people remain missing as some residents have stayed behind and risked their lives to try to save their homes.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129741668&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129736488&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:00:00 -0800 For more than month, the West Bank city of Hebron has been running dry -- roughly 70 percent of its residents have received no water for five weeks. Some say it is because Israel controls the water resources, but others blame it on unscrupulous Palestinian businessmen.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129736488&ft=1&f=1001 31.5 34.75 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129737076&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:00:00 -0800 Some think the proposal will be another cash-for-clunkers-style tax break that probably won't have much of a long-term impact. But others are more enthusiastic about the plan to allow U.S. companies to write-off all investments through 2011.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129737076&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129739305&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:44:00 -0800 Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf told CNN that the discourse surrounding the center has become so politicized that moving it could strengthen the ability of extremists abroad to recruit and wage attacks against Americans, including troops fighting in the Middle East.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129739305&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129606127&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:00:00 -0800 NPR News/ProPublica Investigation: Army commanders have routinely denied Purple Hearts to soldiers who have sustained mild traumatic brain injuries in Iraq, despite regulations that make such wounds eligible for the medal.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129606127&ft=1&f=1001 33 44 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129711544&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:59:00 -0800 The first Purple Heart was created by Gen. George Washington in 1782 to recognized meritorious service in combat. But it quickly fell into disuse. Revived in 1932, the medal was changed into a recognition of combat injuries and deaths.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129711544&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129726135&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:58:00 -0800 Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a sudden trauma to the brain caused by force. A severe TBI can leave a person almost incapable of functioning. But even a mild TBI, a concussion, can lead to a range of debilitating symptoms.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129726135&ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129735181&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:46:00 -0800 Conservative radio and television host Glenn Beck earlier this week wrote in an Internet blog posting that burning the Quran is like burning the flag or the Bible -- something people can do in the United States, but shouldn't. It was unclear whether Ambassador Husain Haqqani was aware of the posting.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129735181&ft=1&f=1001 39.76 -98.5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129733426&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:48:00 -0800 The president called on Congress to permanently extend certain tax credits for companies, allow businesses to write off all spending on expansions and improvements and cut taxes for those who earn up to $250,000 a year.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129733426&ft=1&f=1001