U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton Blocks Parts Of SB 1070

July 29th, 2010

U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton Blocks Parts Of SB 1070 – District Judge Susan Bolton block parts of Arizona immigration law. Bolton struck down several key components of the illegal immigration law today after holding three hearings. U.S. District Judge Bolton’s order will allow illegal immigrants to live in the United States without any documentation.

District Judge Susan Bolton has blocked the key provisions of the Act Arizona controversial illegal immigration will take effect on Thursday. to review provisions such as the obligation of the police to immigration status of a person, while other laws have imposed on hold.

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Paul McCartney plays hits at White House

July 29th, 2010

Paul McCartney plays hits at White House – A long and winding road brought Sir Paul McCartney to the White House on Wednesday, where he was honored by the president of the United States and performed some of the most famous songs from his catalogue with the Beatles and after.

President Barack Obama awarded McCartney the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and then, along with a little help from some of his friends, such as Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris and others, McCartney rocked the East Room of the White House.

Obama noted McCartney had been involved in writing more than 200 songs that had made the charts of bestsellers, and his songs had stayed on those charts for a cumulative total of over 32 years. McCartney shook his head in wonder at that fact.

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Ohio State Fair – 2010 Ohio State Fair

July 28th, 2010

The Ohio State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States, held each year in early August at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. The Ohio State Fair 2010 dates are July 28 – August 8, features live music; carnival rides, the best of Ohio livestock; produce, and crafts.

The Ohio State Fair celebrates Ohio-made products, companies, and skills. There are livestock exhibits, produce displays and contests, judging for a variety of culinary and craft items, and an art show. You’ll also find carnival rides, food vendors, musical performances, kids contests and activities, and a variety of demonstrations.

The Ohio State Fair always has a great line-up of name entertainers. The 2010 performers include:

  • July 30 – David Sanborn/George Duke
  • July 31 – Weezer
  • August 3 – Darius Rucker
  • August 4 – Devo
  • August 5 – Heart
  • August 6 – Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds
  • August 8 – Rascal Flatts

The Ohio State Fair is open 9am to 10pm (July 27 – August 7) and 9am to 8pm on August 8. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (60+) and youths (ages 5-12), and children under 5 are free.

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