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Term limits for judiciary intriguing idea
One idea that emerged late last year from one of the Republican presidential nominee candidates who have fallen by the wayside has some intriguing possibilities.
Organization enlightens about mental illness
Through the combined efforts of N.A.M.I. Albany, The Bradley Center of Columbus and the N.A.M.I. Columbus affiliate, an enlightening educational program was presented on Feb. 14 at Phoebe Northwest.
Flags should be half-mast for slain military personnel
Governor Deal, in the past several days we have seen the governor of New Jersey order the flags in his state to be flown at half-mast to honor an entertainer who had died.
Whatley a visionary as school superintendent
My name is John Culbreath and I am a longtime citizen of Dougherty County.
Metro Albany has fallen out of God's grace
A Cry Out (Blatantly borrowed with permission from a dear friend): "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty back together again."
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Bible debate reaches end
It’s been almost 30 years since Debbie and I, as school girls, began the great debate. Over the ensuing years, we have each stood firmly on what we believed to be true.
It's (liberal) Black History Month
Black History Month honors the achievements of African Americans throughout history and that is a good thing.
Nice ‘thank you’ a day brightener
Thank you. The phrase to show courtesy. The words to convey gratitude. The lyrics of appreciation.
Peanut research pays dividends for region
The federal and state governments pay for all sorts of enterprises designed to improve our daily lives, but few offer a better return on investment than agricultural research.
Pioneering flight marks 50 years
A half-century ago, a small space capsule carried a man around the Earth three times in the span of five hours.
Serendipity something to relish
Serendipity is when you get a surprise package at your front door that links you to your past. That happened a few days ago, when a box of pear relish showed up at our address — six mouth-watering jars of a side dish I learned to appreciate to the fullest, growing up on a farm where the highlight of the day was a filling meal.
Thumbs Up! - Feb. 20, 2012
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Civility is golden in modern society
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Ideological hypocrites causing problem
When we talk about hypocrisy in politics, we usually highlight personal behavior. The multiple-married politician who proclaims "family values" while also having affairs is now a rather dreary stock figure in our campaign narratives.
Women to the front on contraception
In reality, the answer to the question: “Where are the women?” — was: on the following panel. Those who asked the question loudest, in an act of political showmanship, didn’t stick around long enough to meet Dr. Laura Champion, who runs Calvin College’s medical services. And the more long-term answer is: They are the young leaders at Notre Dame, who have a lot to teach those who have been suppressing or denying reality for all too long about who we are and what we need and want.
Empowerment through wrong is still wrong
Some seem to have trouble realizing that wrongs utilized to empower certain individuals or groups are still wrong, no matter how much we might personally enjoy their ill-gotten fruits. Twenty-first-century Americans, for the most part, seem to have forgotten the ideals that made their country great. That sacrifice for the greater good thing? Pshaw, not for them. And until we come to the realization that freedom does not give us the right to infringe upon someone else’s freedom, we’ll continue to flounder as a nation.
All politics are financial
Nothing like an election year to bring home a basic notion about politics.
Ol’ man winter skipped January
If you’ve been under the impression that it’s been an unusually warm winter, you’re right.
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Letters to the Editor
- HOPE Ball raises record amount
- Valentine’s Day dance brightened up center 1 comment
- Administrators should see life in classroom 1 comment
- Women move closer to combat trenches
- Urban forest creates beauty and benefits
- Obama turning U.S. into socialist state 7 comments
- Group raising heart health awareness
- ‘Funny’ political email is full of venom 6 comments
- Not every secret needs to be shared 1 comment
- Three writers stand up for what's right
Editorials
- Term limits for judiciary intriguing idea
- Pioneering flight marks 50 years
- Thumbs Up! - Feb. 20, 2012
- All politics are financial
- Ol’ man winter skipped January
- Elections bill corrects flaw 1 comment
- Greece riots a poor response
- Thumbs Up - Feb. 13, 2012
- Congress takes shot at honesty
- Georgia gets out of NCLB constraints 1 comment
Columnists
- It's (liberal) Black History Month
- Rich males shouldn't decide abortion 6 comments
- Nice ‘thank you’ a day brightener 3 comments
- Peanut research pays dividends for region
- Serendipity something to relish
- Civility is golden in modern society
- Ideological hypocrites causing problem
- Women to the front on contraception
- Empowerment through wrong is still wrong 12 comments
- Ranting mom far from cute 5 comments
Blogs
- Commissioners bid adieu to the mayor in their own unique fashion 3 comments
- Wealth gap growing between Congressmen and constituents? Not in SOWEGA, at least not on paper
- First election prediction? There will be a runoff
- Voting: That was easy
- Edwards' little tax problem 1 comment
