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| Sharpen the survey stakes Mon, 5 May 2008 23:49:58 -0500 We have problems with a proposed plan to convey what may be state land to a private individual ' but not the sort of problems bloggers and others have raised about alleged shady dealings. |
| Mark Twain reappeared this week Fri, 2 May 2008 00:25:37 -0500 When I was a preteen, back when all of Gaul was divided into three parts, our school used to provide students with a periodical newsletter called, I believe, 'Junior Scholastic News.' It contained nuggets of national news stories, one of which apparently stayed with me. |
| Wake controversy singles out boat size as primary target Fri, 2 May 2008 00:25:38 -0500 The question, 'Which solution would you favor for addressing the large wake issue on Lake of the Ozarks?' and its answers were posed by representatives from the Missouri Water Patrol and the marine dealers association. |
| The Water Patrol must grow its force to keep pace Sat, 3 May 2008 00:00:16 -0500 THE QUESTION: Open forum: What's on your mind this week? |
| Can they get any worse? Oh, yes they can Sat, 3 May 2008 00:00:16 -0500 THE QUESTION: Open forum: What's on your mind this week? |
| Enough with the political fluff Those who run for public office are human, subject to the same strengths, weaknesses and frailties that affect the general population. However, one should at least hope that the candidates ... |
| Letter: Stimulus checks won’t help economy Our labor force is underemployed; our infrastructure is outmoded; our economy is probably in recession. The easy political act of sending checks to taxpayers to buy products made in China ... |
| During economic hard times, stay active to avoid depression Most of my acquaintances are downright disgusted with the way our government has conducted the country’s business up to this point in the 21st century. Many are angry, and some ... |
| Controlling the rising price of food Stuart Loory, who holds the Lee Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies at the MU School of Journalism, is the moderator of the weekly radio program “Global Journalist.” It airs at ... |
| City leaders need to stay focused Tue, 06 May 2008 02:46:00 CDT Can you sue a city councilman for speaking his mind? For perseverance in trying to prove a point? |
| Agency checking organizations serving children does good job Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT The most dangerous and misleading untruths are those which begin with a kernel of truth. The article by Richard Wexler in "Local Voices," (News-Leader, April 21, page 2B) is a prime example of this principle. I visited the Web site, www.nccpr.org, of his organization, and encourage readers to do the same. The studies it reports must be understood in light of the strong advocacy nature of his group. It's not hard to find bad stuff about the public child welfare systems in this country. If you're searching for it, you can find bad stuff in churches, school, sports and even government! Then you use the "facts" you find to support your bias. This is done all the time. |
| Some use speeding to manage anger Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT We all know slews of motorists routinely speed. Judging from the number of out-of-town speeders -- it's still our national fever. |
| Mike Huckabee's view may be correct Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT After cutting ties with his controversial former pastor, Sen. Barack Obama received a word of sympathy from an unusual place: a Republican. |
| Candidates should be special people Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Elite sounds good to me. I want our president to be more intelligent, to have broader knowledge about national and global concerns, and to be more capable of grasping complex issues than the rest of us are. I believe all three candidates possess those traits and are thus qualified to be president. I consider their personal lives their business and not mine. It is a shame that they belittle each other in silly and irrelevant ways. |
| Remarks can bring more pain Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Re: "Disabled also have sense of humor," May 4. Michael Lawrence thinks Sarah Overstreet "just has no appreciation for deprecating humor when it comes to the disabled" and says we should all just "lighten up" because that's "how the handicapped have successfully navigated this life since forever." I am wondering if he is speaking as an outside observer or as someone who has some kind of physical or other difference that has often elicited "deprecating humor" or other such comments from others. |
| Global warming, population tied Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT In regards to the letter, "Global warming not settled; skeptical view should be heard," May 3, I'm always amazed when people don't see any connection to overpopulation and pollution having any effect on the warming of this planet. In the short time that humans have been inhabiting the planet, man-made conveniences such as cars, factories and power plants have been putting too much buried carbon into the atmosphere thereby contributing to the greenhouse effect. |
| Convenience can be factor Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT I began recycling many years ago because it was economical. That was way back when ecology was a word you didn't hear often. You can help the planet by helping yourself financially. |
| Careful, it's getting more dangerous Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Missouri is awash with guns! Is it possible before the 2008 election that some of the candidates will speak out about gun laws? The majority of Missourians don't even know that every gun in Missouri needs to be registered at the courthouse, except muzzle loaders. |
| How is this fun? Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Let me get this straight about the Kentucky Derby -- we have a horse race being watched by a huge crowd. We bring the horses into the arena and the crowd cheers; this spooks the horses; one bucks off its jockey knocking the wind out him. Then we hustle them to the starting gates where the horses then become very anxious and agitated before starting the race. The race is run, a horse clearly wins and then bucks his jockey off during the post-win walk. |
| Fitting salute Tue, 06 May 2008 09:39:00 EST Missouri could soon join the states that put flags at half-staff when a soldier, sailor, airman or Marine dies in the line of duty. |
| Outgoing City Council member's observation Tue, 06 May 2008 09:06:00 EST Charles E. Rich |
| On sounding sirens, better safe than sorry Tue, 06 May 2008 09:06:00 EST Gary Woods |
| Student was amazing in her senior recital Tue, 06 May 2008 09:06:00 EST Wilbur K. Sartwell |
| Group CLAIMs you can understand Medicare Wed, 7 May 2008 23:54:32 -0500 We're skeptical anyone can really comprehend and navigate the dark netherworld that is Medicare, but the Lake Regional Health Systems folks assure us they've found a group that can. |
| Show me how PedNet spends its grant money The 1996 movie classic “Jerry Maguire” said it all. We know the scene well. Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.) in a telephone shouting match with his agent, Jerry Maguire (Tom ... |
| Crime lab finally coming together Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT It could be the start of a horror movie, or a crime drama. |
| Fate of Israel determined as it marks 60th Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Former President Jimmy Carter is in the news again, as a pseudo-statesman attempting to accomplish something that has not been achieved in 60 years: peace in Israel. And what else is new? |
| Tale of Afghanistan, children takes reader to different place, lives Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT The best fiction transports readers to a different world, permitting us to experience another place, time and circumstance; allowing us to imagine a different life. In "The Kite Runner," Afghan-born writer Khaled Hosseini transports readers to Kabul, Afghanistan, in the mid-1970s, before Soviet tanks and Taliban extremists ravaged the people and their culture. Hosseini's vivid story-telling causes the reader to care deeply about two motherless boys who are growing up together: Amir, the privileged son of a powerful businessman and Hassan, the loyal son of a household servant. |
| Local Blogs Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Running is such a universal sport as there truly is a place for everyone to take part. Whether you are the weekend warrior or the Olympian when it all comes down to it we are all just out (there) putting in our miles trying to reach the finish line. In our sport that strives to be inclusive for all it sometimes seems like the different factions within distance running can become disconnected with each other. I'm excited about the News-Leader's new Running Community because it is a chance to connect with runners of all levels. |
| They Said It Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT "The amount of data a police officer has available to them in the field is amazing," he said. "It used to take an eight-hour shift to do what they can do in 30 seconds now." |
| By The Numbers Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Exit polls showed that 47 percent of the Democratic presidential primary voters in North Carolina said the situation with Barack Obama's former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, was important in making their decision. 51 percent said it wasn't too important. |
| Roses & Thorns Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT A ROSE: To Springfield Public Schools superintendent Dr. Norm Ridder and other administrative officials for meeting with parents advocating for increased academic opportunities in area middle schools. |
| To The Point Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Least of These is a great asset to the community, however since they have a larger facility, they should reserve room for "out of season" items. Most people don't have room to store winter clothes in summer and vice versa. Least of these missed out on good usable shoes, children's and adult clothing recently because we did not have the things separated. We have contributed a lot to Least of These in the past with donations of food and household items. DAV will get donations in the future until Least of These can accept all items. |
| Couple's legacy of change Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT There is a poignant significance to the passing of Mildred Loving at a time when a biracial senator leads the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. |
| Fear of change more of issue than racism Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Nashville, Tenn. -- In journalism, people of color are still a minority. And, among journalists of color, those who are opinion writers are a minority within a minority. |
| The Shepherd's Heart/Throw another log on the campfire Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:16 -0500 Ahhh. The clear night skies. The smell of Oak and Walnut burning in the fire ring. The melodious symphony of a pack of coyotes singing in the woods. The wind whipping through the trees. These are a... |
| Adventures in Libraryland/New face behind the library's circulation desk; Book sale set for May 9-10 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:13:04 -0500 I'm pleased to announce that we have a new circulation clerk at the library. Denise Parris comes to us from Florida but was born and raised in Columbia. We encourage everyone to stop in and welcome... |
| Make the point (oh-eight) stick Sat, 10 May 2008 00:19:06 -0500 We were encouraged to report in Friday's paper that the bill that would lower the legal alcohol limit on Lake of the Ozarks from .10 to .08 has a better than 75 percent chance of making it to the governor's desk this session. |
| Mothers' Day owes its roots to the Jarvis women Sat, 10 May 2008 00:19:05 -0500 This Sunday is Mothers' Day, the single-most-popular day of the year to eat out and make a long-distance call ' and the third-most-popular day for sending a greeting card. |
| What happens when YOU don't have a lobbyist? Sat, 10 May 2008 00:19:05 -0500 THE QUESTION: What are the most important issues voters in the 155th legislative district face? |
| Personal freedom offers the best opportunity and hope Sat, 10 May 2008 00:19:06 -0500 THE QUESTION: What are the most important issues voters in the 155th legislative district face? |
Five ideas: What are your thoughts on these items in the news this week? Reefer MadnessMissouri Rep. William Lacy Clay, a Democrat from St. Louis, signed on to co-sponsor federal legislation that would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use if it’s 3.5 ... |
| Preparing for baby’s college bills with a 529 fund Editor’s note: Jake Sherlock and his wife, Jenny, celebrated the birth of their first child, Audrianna, on March 4. They’ve chosen to share the challenges and experiences of being first-time ... |
| Pay for learning worth tweaking Fri, 09 May 2008 22:00:00 CDT Like any good employer seeking to energize and enlighten its work force, Springfield city pays tuition for employees who choose to better themselves educationally. |
| Editorial had double standard Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT I would like to make a number of points regarding your newspaper's May 9 editorial. |
| CU electric customers pay for those using gas Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT When a council member asked if the 4 percent increase in gas customer's rate would reduce the electric customer's bill, the answer was a delayed no. What may be confusing to most rate payers is the connection of one service to another. Most CU customers don't know the gas consumer has been subsidized through the electric customers' bills. Every time you pay your electric bill you also pay a portion of the gas consumer's. Electric customers are the cash cow, along with county customers who pay a premium for each CU service. |
| Around The Web Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT You can't really argue with these five issues that Time Magazine raises about Hillary Clinton's continuing and failing bid for the White House, but I'm not going to let them get away without mentioning the sixth major mistake she made during her campaign, seriously misjudging the influence and importance of race and gender together. Hillary ran her campaign as if all women were white and that all black people were one gigantic brick of chewing tobacco tucked away in the back pocket of her husband, Bill "You Ain't Black" Clinton. |
| What others are saying Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT The first step to solving the problem of students who drop out of high school before they earn their diplomas is to understand the scope of the problem. That's why Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings' plan for a single formula for measuring graduation rates in every state, officially announced last week, is so important. |
| Obama-Clinton ticket has flaws Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT Washington -- Will the Dream Ticket become reality? |
| Studies prove payday lending industry isn't using 'predatory' practices Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 CDT RE: "Industries mislead with public relations campaigns," April 16, 2008. The columnist's cynical assertion that the payday lending industry's public education and awareness efforts are less than sincere is simply false. |
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