| Peace U.S. President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Many people are calling it a surprise. He says he is humbled. Read and talk about it at The Platform. yld_mgr.place_ad_here("bigadtopright"); |
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Gambling with children's health Our view • Don't ignore one of medicine's greatest achievements. |
Cultivating civic leadership at Citygarden |
Mr. Obama's Nobel |
We expect more from Gov. Jay Nixon |
Levee breach is most serious, avoidable risk facing metro St. Louis |
Seeking an Olympian achievement on climate. |
Congress should end radio broadcasters' free ride |
Afghanistan debate far more complex than either side admits |
Cynical self-promotion can be a valuable a teaching tool. |
With a little break, we can keep more people in their homes |
Are Missourians hitting the bottle? Or are Illinoisans hitting Missouri? |
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| Green Zone: So far, a large gap between goals and reality 11/06/2009 09:08 PM Last April, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver began promoting an effort to use federal stimulus funds to upgrade 150 square blocks of inner Kansas City. He called it the Green Impact Zone. “I’m so excited, I’m trying to calm down,” Cleaver had said. “This is a perfect storm of opportunity.” |
Pentagon should do more the heed the warning signs 11/06/2009 09:08 PM There were warning signs that U.S. Army Major Major Nidal Malik Hasan, 39, was unstable long before he allegedly shouted “God is great” in Arabic and opened fire at Fort Hood Thursday. Press reports quickly found that Hasan — who is believed to have killed 13 and wounded 30 before he was shot, wounded and arrested — had drawn attention because of his behavior at Fort Hood and at Walter Reed Medical Center, where he worked previously. |
MIDWEST VOICES Global Warming: Ignore the debate, do the right thing 'Amateur night' diplomacy The silver lining at Fort Hood, a hero emerges Good weather leads a lot to outdoor work Debit card dangers |
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| Good job; build on this trust |
Post a Comment Recommend Adapt, change and focus. |
Home building news cause for joy - 11/4/09 |
Get out; vote in affirmative - 11/3/09 |
Altered document unexplained - 11/1/09 |
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'Silence' gives voice to abused - 10/28/09 |
Review MSU holiday policy - 10/27/09 |
Yes to no-tax-change school bond issue - 10/25/09 |
Thanks to difference-makers - 10/23/09 |
Pension board must change - 10/22/09 |
Violence not asleep at night - 10/21/09 |
City, WOW reach starting place - 10/20/09 |
Yes, we support pension tax, but ... - 10/18/09 |
Joplin's idea worth imitating - 10/16/09 |
Video, audio, complaint, internal probe? It all adds up to bad PR for Nixa police - 10/15/09 |
Introducing our new editorial advisory board - 10/11/09 |
Mayor should follow his vow - 10/9/09 |
Are 'dangerous buildings' really worth the title? - 10/8/09 |
Greene's DWI court deserves to be expanded - 10/7/09 |
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| Preserving our history Posted Nov 06, 2009 @ 10:34 PM Independence, MO — Historic preservation conference was good for the city |
Bartle: The Battle of Vauquois Heights Posted Nov 06, 2009 @ 12:51 AM Eastern Jackson County, MO — Shrouded in darkness, the soldiers of the 35th Division waited in tense anticipation. Inside: (1) |
Everett: Military draft not good option Posted Nov 06, 2009 @ 12:49 AM Independence, MO — In every U.S. post office there is a Selective Service System brochure and form that all male citizens 18 through 25 must fill out and send in. The brochure reminds men that, “It’s Quick – It’s Easy – It’s the Law.” Inside: (1) |
Our Opinion: Arena is great new amenity for EJC Posted Nov 06, 2009 @ 12:46 AM Last update Nov 06, 2009 @ 10:35 PM Independence, MO — t was April 28, 2007, when The Examiner first reported Independence was talking with Global Entertainment about a minor-league hockey franchise and the possibility of an arena. |
Our opinion: Progress on our sorry bridges Posted Nov 04, 2009 @ 11:45 PM Eastern Jackson County, MO — Missouri has made a down payment toward getting rid of its deficit of bad bridges. |
Gobble, gobble Posted Nov 04, 2009 @ 12:35 AM Eastern Jackson County, MO — Missouri hunters have shifting tastes. |
Get out and vote Posted Nov 03, 2009 @ 12:41 AM Eastern Jackson County, MO — Today is an election day and all Eastern Jackson County residents have at least one issue on the ballot. |
Have fun, think safe Posted Oct 31, 2009 @ 01:51 AM Eastern Jackson County, MO — Halloween is a time for children and adults alike to have some fun. Whether it be trick or treating, going to costume parties or haunted houses, or attending the Halloween Parade on the Square, this is a special time of year when vivid imaginations are set up against the beautiful backdrop of fall in the Midwest. |
Independence Health Department appreciated Posted Oct 30, 2009 @ 12:14 AM Independence, MO — Independence is the only area city in Eastern Jackson County with its own health department. It is paid for by taxpayer dollars and part of the city budget. |
School bond – yes Posted Oct 29, 2009 @ 01:30 AM Independence, MO — Independence School District officials have laid out a sound case for a low-cost bond issue that goes to the voters next Tuesday. |
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| When it comes to the long view, Eddie Cook has it By Elizabeth Brixey : Eddie Cook has been a part of the Columbia Missourian for 50 years, and that"s worth recognizing. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: On Veterans Day, remember sacrifices, cemeteries and soldiers by Jane Ralls : On Veterans Day, people should respect and honor the bravery of those who have served and sacrificed in America"s armed forces. |
The Beat: Columbia Citizens Police Review Board by Eric Durban : Columbia Missourian editor Katherine Reed and reporter Tram Whitehurst joined KBIA"s Eric Durban on "The Beat" to discuss the new board. |
Today's question: Do you support same-sex partner benefits at MU? by Michael Sewall : Despite ongoing discussion since the 2008 Mizzou Diversity Summit, there has been no decision made on whether or not MU faculty and staff"s insurance packages should be extended to same-sex partners. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: It's time to end Taser use in Columbia by Catherine Parke : After two local incidents involving Tasers, in which one resulted in the death of Stanley Harlan, it"s finally time to rid Columbia of Tasers. |
Looking at Berlin Wall's fall 20 years later by STUART LOORY : The 20th year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall is approaching and festivities are planned to commemorate the day. After all this time has passed, what does Berlin look like? |
LETTER: MU should lessen coal usage by Erin Richeson, Columbia : MU should take the steps necessary to reduce coal usage and become more energy efficent. |
Incompetent usher indicative of careless change to football seating by William Powell : William Powell describes his first-hand experience with the switch to general admission seating in the student section to accomidate the growing population. He discusses his discontent while attending home MU football games and the instances surrounding them. |
Today's Question: How should the FAA's rules concerning pilots' rest, work schedules look? by Casey Smith : After the potential fatigue-related February crash near Buffalo, N.Y. that killed 50 people and general concerns about pilots" work loads, the Federal Aviation Administration is looking to update its rules on the rest and work schedules of pilots. |
Missouri's system for picking judges isn't broken by George Kennedy : The state"s non-partisan selection process has worked well for 70 years and is the envy of other states. So why the push to reform it? |
New York election may signal rise of third political party by David Rosman : The recent election in New York"s 23rd Congressional District shows fissures in the traditional two-party system of American politics. Is now the time for a party to represent the great American middle? |
Why we sweat the small stuff by Erin O'Neill : I"m fairly certain that everyone has something to worry about. And no matter what, it"s probably not all that good for you. |
The Beat: Community college enrollment grows by Eric Durban : Columbia Missourian reporters Carla Jimenez and Caitlyn Emmett discuss the recent growth with KBIA"s Eric Durban on "The Beat." |
The case for an occasional asteroid by Andrew Del-Colle : The enormous space rock that plummeted through the atmosphere on Oct. 8 brought more than a smoky trail and a massive fireball. It brought perspective. |
Today's Question: Do payday loans need stricter regulation? by Roseann Moring : A six-month moratorium has been placed on new payday loan business and the City Council is now looking into other options to regulate the small loans with high interest rates. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: Forsee, Cerner partnership railroaded through at lightning speed by Eddie Adelstein : Cooperating with Cerner ties the university too closely to a company with a questionable track record. |
LETTER: Cutting online school program unfair to students already enrolled by Carla Quade, Sturgeon : Gov. Jay Nixon"s cuts to the Missouri Virtual Instruction Program leave students with fewer educational options. |
Can't spend our way out of our troubles by J Karl Miller : New giveaways to seniors and others are unneccessary, and are being doled out by people who can"t always keep track of their own money. |
Recession's squeeze teaches hard lessons about importance of workers' rights by Rose Nolen : When a recession hits this hard, all we can do is try to learn from the experience. This time around, America is being taught some hard lessons about workers" rights. Workers must be paid a fair wage, be allowed to bargain collectively, be protected by government regulation and be treated with dignity. |
Today's Question: Was it worthwhile to pay admission for the Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Festival? by Craig Thomas : Roots "N" Blues "N" BBQ Festival tickets could be purchased for $10-15 in advance this year after having previously been free. What did you like about attending the event? Would you be willing to pay for tickets in future years if it helps the festival grow? |
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| GOP victories So the Republicans win elections for governor in Virginia and New Jersey, sending right-wing radio and the Republican Party chairman into fits of glee and producing statements from similar Democratic heights that the votes were isolated and local, certainly presaging nothing about the health of the two parties. |
Payday loans The Columbia City Council has imposed a moratorium on the licensing of additional short-term payday loan companies while city officials study the effects of these installations on, presumably, the welfare of certain segments of the local populace. 4 comments |
Sewer charges After city officials discovered discrepancies in the billing system for sewer services, a scramble occurs while revisions are made. |
Health care: Inconsequential success Health care reform is coming closer to passage in direct proportion to the lack of reform therein. The emerging nature of the “public option” tells the tale. |
Early education For months the Columbia Board of Education has discussed the future of venerable Field School, soon to be superseded by a new elementary school. 2 comments |
CAFO appeal In a former political life, then-state Sen. Chris Koster favored statewide rules governing the placement of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. He said determination by local authorities, such as county commissions or boards of health, would lead to uncertain piecemeal confused regulation. 8 comments |
For U.S. Senate The 2010 race for U.S. Senate to succeed retiring incumbent Republican Kit Bond is a contest between Democratic Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan and Republican Congressman Roy Blunt. 6 comments |
Humane Society Casual observation might lead one to believe the Central Missouri Humane Society board of directors is degenerating into destructive disagreement over the agency’s pet adoption policy, but quite the contrary. This discussion represents the sort of active, open process of evaluating and potentially improving operations the shelter has needed. 2 comments |
Reid’s gamble Majority Leader Harry Reid announced earlier this week that the Senate’s health care reform bill will contain a public insurance plan to compete with those offered by private industry. 2 comments |
E-mail: Working through a rough spot A disgruntled employee at the Central Missouri Humane Society sent an e-mail to the world bitterly complaining about contemplated changes in the agency’s pet adoption policy, targeting new board member Linda Hutton in particular. 2 comments |
Survey: No to school bond query Last week the Columbia Board of Education discussed whether to do a survey of patrons before offering a bond issue for remaining funding for a new high school. This is a bad idea for several reasons. 6 comments |
UM funding As higher education in Missouri faces a bleak fiscal future, you can make a good case for increased state funding. Missouri ranks low among the states in this effort. 7 comments |
Public option The latest word from Capitol Hill Democrats is they will pass a health care reform bill by year’s end or sooner containing the so-called public option, a government-administered insurance plan to compete with private plans. 10 comments |
Runoff: Progress in Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s decision to cooperate in a runoff election surely was linked to the pending decision of the United States whether to send additional troops to war against the Taliban. 1 comment |
Harassment By continuing to discuss its new motorist harassment law, the Columbia City Council is accomplishing, more or less, what Councilman Jerry Wade wanted when he suggested postponing enforcement of the controversial ordinance. 14 comments |
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| New voices in the media Tuesday, November 3, 2009 The news media has always been a white male dominated field. For years the voices of blacks, Hispanics and women were not heard in TV or in print. Alonzo Weston |
A wall falls, but worries soldier on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 The second-graders in Mrs. White's class became schooled in the distraction of desk-diving. Ken Newton |
Ignore the campaign rumblings; vote your conscience Monday, November 2, 2009 On Tuesday, some of us will vote on whether to raise the St. Joseph School District tax levy by 63 cents. Most us will cast our votes because either we ... Steve Booher |
Confucius says honor is confusing Sunday, November 1, 2009 Language translation proves a tricky enterprise, one not meant for the dim. Ken Newton |
Straight talk about hair Wednesday, October 28, 2009 A part of my childhood memories smells like burning hair. It's a smell that comes from when my grandmother, mother and aunts used to take turns straightening each others hair ... Alonzo Weston |
Levy allies have week for selling Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Unemployment rates averaged more than 20 percent in 1935, the Great Depression still gripping the United States. Ken Newton |
Missouri should rethink policies to keep children safe Monday, October 26, 2009 For a while this morning, let's pretend that you're a Missouri Children's Division caseworker. One of the many cases that crosses your desk involves a newborn. A relative has called ... Steve Booher |
Guest column: A quiet revolution Monday, October 26, 2009 In the decade since the release of the Institute of Medicine's landmark report, “To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System,” a quiet revolution has taken place in health ... |
Guest column: Freedom comes at a price Sunday, October 25, 2009 Twenty years ago, the Iron Curtain came crashing down. |
Guest column: Spend broadband money with care Sunday, October 25, 2009 As hopeful applicants around the country scramble to take advantage of more than $7 billion in federal stimulus funds to expand the reach of the Internet, policymakers both in Missouri ... |
Guest column: Together we can protect kids Sunday, October 25, 2009 Fifty children died from abuse and neglect in Missouri in 2007, ranking the state fifth in such deaths nationwide, according to the Every Child Matters Educational Fund. |
Cry fowl: Foes fight over flock Sunday, October 25, 2009 Homesteaders, rejoice! Missouri's urban chicken movement has taken wing. Ken Newton |
Still in fashion Wednesday, October 21, 2009 The huge clanking figure moving toward me in the News-Press parking lot last Friday was none other than Bag-Head Jheri, the Messanie Street philosopher, wearing a T-shirt that read, “Proud ... Alonzo Weston |
Recovery might belie confidence Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Amid the basalt, thick among the sandstone and limestone monoliths, energies reside. So we were told. Ken Newton |
Balloon saga captivates viewers willing to be fooled Monday, October 19, 2009 Bless the Heene family. Steve Booher |
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| In Our View: Fort Hood tragedy The facts as we know them are that an Army major, who was a mental health professional, shot and killed 13 soldiers (including himself) at Fort Hood, Texas, and wounded 38 others. Truly a tragedy of major proportions. Our hearts and sympathy obviously go out to the dead, the wounded and their families. .... |
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Guest column, Miranda Lewis: Americans are at war with diabetes If you have diabetes, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re one of more than 23 million other Americans who have it. Did you know that diabetes is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, blindness and circulatory problems? Unfortunately, diabetes continues to be a growing problem in the United States. |
Guest column, Tim D. Ripperger: MDC working on communication Richard Massengill donated approximately 207 acres to the Missouri Department of Conservation in 2000. The Department of Conservation now holds this land in public trust and manages the area in a natural state for the citizens of Missouri as requested by Massengill. |
Guest column, Larry Dablemont : Encroachment not intent of man’s gift A sleek looking buck jumped up from a brush pile where he was resting, and white-flagged it through the timber away from us. He was on land owned by Deanna and Dacey Hewett, but there are posts across it with Missouri Department of Conservation’s yellow signs designating it to be its property. |
Voices: An erstwhile liberal We must make no mistake: “Progressivism,” “liberalism,” “socialism,” “communism” and “collectivism” all come under the umbrella of neofeudalism. All of these political entities denote systems in which we, the citizens, are reduced to a master-slave relationship to the state. |
Voices: Foundation laid for MSSU international mission Thanks for your insightful editorial in the Globe on Nov. 1 concerning the international mission at Missouri Southern State University. |
Voices: Quirky calculation Confession: For a week or so a while back, it looked as if seniors had breathing room. |
Voices: Repeat the message I would like to repeat Don Landrith’s letter (Globe, Nov. 4), as many times as anyone will listen. Some spoke up on Tuesday, loud and clear, when they went to the polls. |
In Our View: Coke deal deserves to go flat The CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians says a six-figure deal with Coca-Cola Co. will not have any effect on the group’s editorial content about soft drinks and obesity. Does that come with fries, too? |
Voices: Sounds like a leader The vote of no confidence for Bruce Speck is an embarrassment for Missouri Southern State University. |
Voices: Think for yourselves Saturday’s Globe edition Oct. 31 article, “We want equality for everyone,” needs to be evaluated to the fullest degree. |
Guest columnist Bob Cumley: Kudos to local medical services On Sept. 28, I had spinal surgery performed by Dr. Brian Ipsen of Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States in Joplin. I would like to relate the positive experience I had. |
In Our View: Let’s even the playing field Area first-round high school football playoff games on Wednesday night were held minus several players. You might have heard about it, especially if you’re a student, a fan or a parent. We carried a brief mention of the suspensions Wednesday morning on the sports page in advances on area games involving Carthage and Webb City. |
Voices: A special prayer Oh God, help those who are hungry. When I have plenty of food, help me to remember those who don’t. My house is warm, help me to remember those that are homeless. |
Voices: Medical Katrinas There are wonderful intentions and desires in our search for “universal” health care. What have we learned from prescription Medicare D experience? We’ve seen the difficulty in acclimating seniors to 30-something plans in Missouri. |
Voices: Overriding common sense On Oct. 26, a Globe letter to the editor ran a letter from a man who referred to Highway 71’s four-lane extension from Fidelity Corners south to Neosho a few years ago. He wrote: “Why did they not follow the existing route south where the Missouri Department of Transportation had already purchased right of way?” |
Voices: In defense of Rush I’m thinking that I need to express much sympathy for Rush Limbaugh for being blocked by a powerful coterie of professional football investors from becoming a minority owner of the St. Louis Rams. Rush speaks well enough for himself. |
Voices: Death of common sense Will someone explain to me why we should have government-managed heath care? I don’t understand! |
In Our View: Where do we go from here? A vote on Monday by 78 percent of the faculty indicating “no confidence” in Missouri Southern State University President Bruce Speck’s leadership by a margin of better than 3-to-1 warrants serious and immediate consideration by the MSSU Board of Governors. |
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| OUR OPINION: Students discourage cheating Cheating doesn't undermine the system. Cheating undermines the efforts of other people and, ultimately, those of the cheater. |
OUR OPINION: Do you think rescue costs should be repaid? Should adventurers who go astray pay the cost of their rescue? |
Analysis: Democrats have short memory on judges WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten months into Barack Obama's presidency, Democrats are accusing Republicans of creating "a dark mark on the Senate" by delaying confirmation of his federal court nominees. |
OUR OPINION: Support area foster care, adoption association When life is chaotic, we seek stability. For the Cole County Chapter of the Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association, its mission of providing stability mirrors its history. |
Analysis: Nervous voters send message to Obama NEW YORK (AP) -- Voters nervous about the economy and fed up with the political establishment dominated the off-year elections, sending a strong message to President Barack Obama, who won the White House as a change agent but has himself become the face of political power and incumbency. |
GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ WASHINGTON (AP) -- Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year. |
Can the Tenth Amendment save us? Does the U.S. Constitution stand for anything in an era of government excess? Can that founding document, which is supposed to restrain the power and reach of a centralized federal government, slow down the juggernaut of czars, health insurance overhaul and anything else this administration and Congress wish to do that is not in the Constitution? |
Editorial: Vote matters locally, but won't change big picture Voters go to the polls across the country on Tuesday, but be wary of experts who predict sweeping trends based on these mostly local races. |
Democrats worth hearing Does anyone in Washington tell the truth? Why should Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid be believed when he promises states can “opt-out” of a public option on health care? This isn't like opting-out of sex education class. Individuals won't be able to avoid the consequences of national health care once the government puts the insurance companies out of business, because there will be no other choice than the government program. |
State budget cuts: 'this is as bad as I have experienced' The state budget received another hit this week as revenues continued to decline. Typically, the amount of money coming in will increase from one year to the next. Even in years where the economy was weak, a small increase could be expected. This year the decline is not only real, it is significant. |
Budget cuts could unplug virtual school JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Budget cuts could force a Missouri school to close midway through the academic year, leaving students with half-earned credits scrambling to complete their education. |
OUR OPINION: Don't trash concerns for better future Jefferson City's new trash contract becomes effective Monday, much to the chagrin of a majority of the contributors to the "Our Opinion" forum. |
CORRECTION The title of the organization -- the Cole County Chapter of the Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association -- was incorrect in Wednesday "Our Opinion" forum. |
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| Annexation rules (11/06/09) The planning commissions of Cape Girardeau and Jackson recently held a joint meeting to discuss issues of mutual concern. Among those issues was how subdivisions are developed outside each of the two cities. Jackson and Cape Girardeau both have subdivisions requirements. ... |
Opinion Speak Out 11/6/09 (11/06/09) Pure greed; Use your blinkers; Profound words; Greedy for treats; Bank protection; Admit the mistake; On the money; Working together; County pay raises |
Letter to the Editor National snafus with flu vaccine (11/06/09) We are over 65 and have been attempting to get seasonal flu shots. My doctor does not have the vaccine. We encountered a ridiculous situation at the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center. Shots supposedly were available from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ... |
Opinion Speak Out 11/5/09 (11/05/09) County raises; Voting for raises; Higher rent; Eco-smoking |
Editorial Arts awards (11/05/09) Two deserving individuals have been honored with awards from the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. Mike Dumey received the Otto Dingeldein Award for outstanding achievement in the arts, and Utahna Hancock received the Jeff Maguire Award for her special contributions to the arts council... |
Op/Ed Column Support for the Local Radio Freedom Act (11/04/09) My broadcasting friends who run and own radio stations in this country are struggling right now. It's all about legislation called the Performance Rights Act (HR 4789). This bill would levy yet another tax, this time on local radio. The government wants to tax local radio for the music stations play for free on the public airwaves. Then they want to take the revenue generated from that tax and send it to the record companies... |
Op/Ed Column Frankly speaking (11/04/09) I realize it's a tad bit premature for Thanksgiving, but I am working on my list of items for which I am thankful. Doesn't hurt to get a head start. And speaking of Thanksgiving, when did retailers start displaying their Thanksgiving wares in August? Probably had to clear out the Halloween gear that went on display in July. Oh, well, I digress... |
Opinion Speak Out 11/4/09 (11/04/09) Great Halloween; On all cars; On the money; Double standard; Hug a smoker; Stop the murders; GOP civil war; Bad comic; It takes time; Mow those leaves |
Letter to the Editor Our freedoms are eroding (11/04/09) I believe past and current administrations are in the process of destroying my beloved country. I, like many others, spent four years in the armed forces. I am sad because we should have the ability to have freedom of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We are on a path right now to destroy all those beliefs... |
Letter to the Editor Public option, within budget (11/04/09) Thanks for the Oct. 28 Opinion page dominated by the Howard Dean and Newt Gingrich articles on the health care issue. This reader agrees with the main point of each. Those positions:Dean -- We need the public option. Gingrich -- Whatever we have must be paid for within budgeted revenue... |
Letter to the Editor Thanks, JAYF, for everything (11/04/09) Thank you, Jackson Area Youth Football, for making a difference for my two boys. My oldest son has played for years and is an athlete, but coaching was key. He learned more than fundamentals. He learned to love the game. Thanks, Ronnie Hobeck, Kevin Schneider and Todd Schneider, for treating him like one of your own and taking care of him on and off the field... |
Editorial Zonta honorees (11/04/09) Dealing with victims of sexual assault in a way that is compassionate while providing forensic evidence that will hold up in court is service provided by the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence, based in Cape Girardeau and serving counties throughout the region. At the Zonta Club's recent Women of Achievement luncheon, the co-founder of the NASV, Kathy Blevins, was honored with this year's award. The special recognition is a tribute both to Blevins and NASV... |
Editorial City leadership (11/03/09) One of the most important decisions Cape Girardeau voters will make next April is their choice for mayor. The current mayor, Jay Knudtson, is nearing the end of this eight years as mayor, a term limited by the city charter. Individuals interest in becoming a candidate for mayor have until Nov. 17 to complete the filing process... |
Opinion Speak Out 11/3/09 (11/03/09) School discipline; Iraq promises; Debate winner; Misleading cartoon; Use your vote; Taking precautions; Comfy shoes; Available vans |
Letter to the Editor Misleading county salary info (11/02/09) I would like you to clear some things up with your readers and our constituents. I usually do not respond to articles, but the way the Oct. 30 article "County officials approve increase in their salary" was written is very unsettling to me. The elected officials will only get a raise if the county employees receive raises also. ... |
Opinion Speak Out 11/2/09 (11/02/09) Protecting the unborn; Try peace surge; War blame; Good information; Need new voices |
Editorial Deer and driving (11/02/09) Fewer daylight hours means more of us will be driving after dark. And this is the mating season for the plentiful deer in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois. This combination means motorists needs to be on the lookout for deer darting onto highways... |
Letter to the Editor Please return stuffed duck (11/02/09) Please, whoever took my white stuffed duck with the little bonnet on its head out of the back of my car: Would you please return it? It meant so much to me. My beloved sister, who died of lung cancer, gave that to me long ago. Why did you steal it? The Bible says, "Thou shalt not steal." It's one of the Ten Commandments, if you've never read the Bible... |
Op/Ed Column Joshua Kezer praises pro bono work by lawyers (11/01/09) The day Josh Kezer was turned over to the Missouri Department of Corrections, four men bet cigarettes on how long it would be before he was raped or murdered. He survived, but lived in a violent environment while serving 15 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit... |
Op/Ed Column How safe is your airline? (11/01/09) By Rudy Maxa The Daily Beast Almost 11 years ago, somewhere over Canada, a small fire began in the ceiling of Swissair Flight 111 near the cockpit's rear wall. Seventeen minutes after the crew determined the fire was a serious problem and radioed a distress message, the plane plummeted into the ocean, disintegrating and immediately killing all 229 on board... |
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| Renewable energy proposal needs green fuel Comments Recommend aboxArticles[aboxArticles.length] = "Articlesedalia20130"; The phrase “trash to treasure” is used for a variety of recycling efforts. But nowhere is it more applicable than in the case of the Missouri Center for Waste to Energy, the renewable... Full story |
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Pet adoption has real costs Comments Recommend aboxArticles[aboxArticles.length] = "Articlesedalia20053"; The late, great comedian Gilda Radner is credited... Full story |
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Say What?: Rob Davis “We could play it at home if we absolutely needed to, but it’s really not a good atmosphere to play football and Knob Noster graciously offered us their field. It’s close for both teams and it’s just not a huge deal.”... Full story |
City makes right move on police pension Experienced police officers are valuable commodities. When the cost of training is combined with knowledge that only on-the-job seasoning can provide, the worth of these public servants increases.So the fact that the Sedalia Police Department has... Full story |
Well Said: Christopher L. Eisgruber “Is Fox News legitimate? Yes. Is it fair or balanced? No. Is it smart for the White House to take on Fox? Of course not. Getting suckered into a brawl makes the president look like a censor and enhances Fox’s status. In a free country,... Full story |
Coach Dey's lessons endure The Sedalia Democrat Back in June, Smith-Cotton baseball coach Ross Dey took time to discuss his battle against cancer with The Democrat’s Seth Stringer, saying: “At first there were questions like, ‘Why me,’ but after mulling it over, it really... Full story |
Obama should punt Hatch's BCS idea Republicans have attacked President Barack Obama mercilessly for his involvement in virtually every issue from Chicago’s bid to host the Olympics to the minutiae of health care reform to his harmless but ridiculously overhyped address to the... Full story |
Good solution to road name change saga When the plan to rename Adams Road as ProEnergy Boulevard was brought to the Sedalia City Council in September, we called on “the council and those backing the name change to reconsider and leave Adams Road as it is.”But with all the... Full story |
Sell downtown building without strings attached The Sedalia Democrat If Sedalia’s downtown area is to thrive as a hub of commercial, artistic and residential activity, it will do so because market forces — residents and entrepreneurs voting with their pocketbooks — make it happen. It will not happen... Full story |
Fight against breast cancer a cause worth supporting Fans of the National Football League saw many players don pink sweatbands and shoes for last Sunday’s games. Those hulking athletes were making a statement, but it had nothing to do with fashion. The NFL is among many groups that are... Full story |
Liberty Park Stadium renovation idea a home run The Sedalia Democrat Private enterprise has many advantages over government when it comes to getting things done. Entrepreneurs see a need, then address the issue in as timely a manner as they can muster. For bureaucracies, the seemingly endless series of checkoffs and... Full story |
Well Said: Peter Katzenstein and Jeffrey W. Legro “During the last four decades American standing has sometimes seen major declines, but has typically bounced back because the American model continued to have strong appeal (i.e., esteem). One indicator of this is the continuing attractiveness... Full story |
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