EDITORIAL

A new direction

The traditional depiction of the new year is an old man leaving and an energetic infant stepping forth. Whenever the past year has been especially challenging, the old man is much the worse for wear. Indeed, 2010 has been a difficult year, but the political victories of President Barack Obama at the end of December foretell promised improvement. More »

OPINION

Michael Vick's dog would be the luckiest on the planet

Any dog that Michael Vick owned would be the luckiest dog on the planet. But a dog won't get that honor, at least not just yet. And it's dumb and silly not to give Vick the chance to give a dog the love, care and devotion that he would give the lucky pet. There are two reasons why Vick won't get to own a pet now. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Celebration to some; insult to others?

On that hot July day in Philadelphia in 1776 the founding fathers of our country knew that by declaring themselves independent of Great Britain and raising their swords against the King of England they were committing a capital crime. More »

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What is your New Year's resolution?

To get a job in the electronics field. More »