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Football, ice and snow
As we approached the last football game of the season, the final one that would determine if we made it to the playoffs, Coach reminded us that, above all, good sportsmanship was highest priority. He also informed us that snow was predicted and told us …
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At last: Veterans Day comes to TV
TV is about to begin an annual event of honoring our nation’s veterans and — with some 900 World War II veterans dying each day — it can’t come a moment too soon. On Sunday at 7 p.m., PBS and Capital Concerts (the company responsible …
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Jeep: Another American brand being made overseas
“China is one thing, but Italy?” “Ah, yes, you speak of the recent hullabaloo surrounding the Jeep brand.” “You got that right. I don’t want our prized American brands being made anywhere but America!” “Relax. Mitt Romney was playing footsie with the truth when he …
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Corporate copyright cartels
Over the past couple of days, I’ve seen a lot of alarmism over Disney’s buyout of Lucasfilm. That’s to be expected, of course. As someone who hates large corporations, copyright and copyright-enabled corporate control of information, I sympathize — believe me. The fears of Star …
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Letter to the editor
Hero among us Dear editor: Few people realize as they go through their daily routine that there are “Heroes Among Us.” We see them every day; they are our friends, neighbors and co-workers. Marlin Greenfield was a hero. He recently finished his “Tour of Duty” …
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Who will win the 2012 presidential election — and why
Looking for the dead-solid skinny on the upcoming presidential election? You’ve come to the right place. As a public service, we’re going to tell you right here and now who wins this thing, and why. Mitt Romney will win because of Hurricane Sandy. Barack Obama …
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Add another break-up to the list
Taylor, Taylor, Taylor. Can we talk? I think it’s time we take a break, like Ross and Rachel, and by “we” I mean you and the entire country music fan base. You had a good run straddling the fence between country and pop, with hits …
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Sandy reminds columnist to be thankful
I worry how I’m going to schedule an appointment and not have it interfere with work. I worry about the future, making it on time to those scheduled appointments, stains on my car’s relatively new upholstery and how I’m going to get them out without …
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Town-ball was once popular at rural schools
It was a little like baseball, but with all the rules changed. Town-ball had many variations, but the one thing that all versions had in common — the team at bat furnished their own pitcher! Also, the method of keeping score made it possible for …
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Letters to the editor
Movie-goers now know Obama has communist, Muslim ties Dear Editor, In regard to “GOP scorns candidates’ views” (Oct. 8, 2012), I don’t even know how to start this letter. I cannot comment on the statements about slavery and Muslims that reportedly were said/written by Charles …
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Can anyone tell me what Issue 2 says?
By this time, I normally have a good idea which way I will vote on the issues but earlier this week, I was stumped. Issue No. 2 is one of the amendments that is up for a vote this November but the sad thing is …
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Letters to the editor
Get your own information about candidates To the editor: It is the season of ghosts, goblins and craziness. It finally dawned on me this year why the general elections are held around this time. Some of the accusations that are leveled at each other by …
