Opinion
Wheelhouse 2012
Posted: November 18, 2009 4:39 p.m.I was surprised to read last week that scientists at NASA have shifted into debunking mode to allay fears that the world will come to an end in roughly three years, on Dec. 21, 2012.
SILOAM SPRINGS LETTERS
Posted: November 18, 2009 4:38 p.m.The state of our union Our government leadership is now in conflict with a whole array of “villains:” “Rich people,” insurance companies, Wall Street, banks, Republicans, Fox News, etc. All of these must be taxed, regulated, or ostracized into submission for the common good.
Right of Center You can’t please everyone
Posted: November 18, 2009 4:35 p.m.The dilemma facing our very own Senator Blanche Lincoln is that she can’t possibly please everyone.
On The Record ‘Crunchy Wars’
Posted: November 11, 2009 7:37 p.m.Atypical 3-year-old’s vocabulary is somewhere around 300 words — depending on their exposure to children’s television programming.
SILOAM SPRINGS LETTERS
Posted: November 11, 2009 7:37 p.m.Thank a vet I received a letter last year from the students of Westville High School, inviting my husband and me to their annual Veterans Day assembly and lunch.
Right of Center A close call
Posted: November 11, 2009 7:36 p.m.In the dark of night, in the U S House Chamber, those of us who believe in individual liberty, less government in our daily lives and freedom to pick and choose how we manage our health, lost a close call to those who believe in big government, wealth sharing and a one size-fits-all health care scheme.
Searching for the perfect cappuccino
Posted: November 11, 2009 7:27 p.m.Brisk mornings and a fresh, steaming brew of coffee seem to make the world a better place.
Reaching out to one another
Posted: November 11, 2009 7:26 p.m.Why do bad things happen to good people? This is a question that has been asked by most all of us at one time or another.
Griz Bear Walking Tall
Posted: November 4, 2009 3:59 p.m.Some of you may have been wondering about the big stick I carried to the Gentry football game on Friday night, so perhaps I owe a brief explanation.
Right of Center Read fast
Posted: November 4, 2009 3:58 p.m.The Pelosi version of ObamaCare will be voted on by the House of Representatives sometime this week.
On The Record Spookier than 1,000 words
Posted: October 29, 2009 4:47 p.m.Halloween. Just hearing the name of this month’s holiday is sure to bring back memories of dressing up and hitting the streets in search of candy.
Right of Center Think about it
Posted: October 29, 2009 4:45 p.m.For those of you who want the federal government to take over the U.S. health care system, I want you to consider what has happened to the highly trumpeted government program designed to help the housing industry. As you read on, think about it.
Griz Bear Lake of dreams
Posted: October 29, 2009 4:34 p.m.During the time I spent in northern Minnesota — now many years ago — I gained a love for canoeing, though I must admit that I haven’t had the opportunity much since leaving Minnesota because I don’t own a canoe.
SILOAM SPRINGS LETTERS
Posted: October 29, 2009 2:41 p.m.I wanted to thank everyone who helped us in trying to get things done on the Fisher Ford Bridge. At last there was a step, according to Judge Bisbee.