By Jay Grelen (Contact)
(Tuesday, July 8, 2008)
Her name is a mouthful, a bell-ringer, a blue-ribbon one-line poem, a song in nine syllables. A 21-letter novel in three words. An ode to all that is Southern and beautiful. » Read story.
By Frida Ghitis
(Tuesday, July 8, 2008)
Growing up in Colombia many years ago, kidnappings were already becoming common occurrences. The prospect of captivity was terrifying, even if the news of acquaintances and their families falling into that dreaded purgatory became less and less rare. » Read story.
By Mike Masterson (Contact)
(Tuesday, July 8, 2008)
Judging from responses I’ve received and read about ABC’s “Primetime” report on the 1989 death of Janie Ward, many viewers were seriously dissatisfied with such an incomplete program. » Read story.
by dan farley special to the democrat-gazette
(Tuesday, July 8, 2008)
Most conversations about elections in the United States today revolve around this fall’s presidential contest. While there is no doubt that the presidential election is important to our country’s future, local campaigns are beginning that will have a direct and significant impact on communities throughout Arkansas. » Read story.
By Wally Hall (Contact)
(Tuesday, July 8, 2008)
After $60 (in euros) was paid for a $45 cab ride to the airport, Costa Cruise lines had buses (prepaid) to transport cruisers to Civitavecchia, where the week-long Mediterranean cruise started and finished. » Read story.
The entertainer from Brinkley royally served his subjects
By Philip Martin (Contact)
(Tuesday, July 8, 2008)
Great comedians never get the respect they deserve, although comedy is arguably the most difficult (and noble) endeavor any would-be entertainer can attempt. » Read story.
By Michael Storey (Contact)
(Tuesday, July 8, 2008)
I assume it’s no big news to you that teenagers have a secret life. » Read story.
By Pat Lynch
(Monday, July 7, 2008)
The latest thing to get the blogosphere in an tizzy is Sen. Barack Obama’s supposed drift to the political middle ground. » Read story.
by paul dodds special to the democrat-gazette
(Monday, July 7, 2008)
As a patriotic, questioning American who spends much of his life overseas, I am very aware of the relative loss of U.S. power. » Read story.
By Michael Storey (Contact)
(Monday, July 7, 2008)
HAPPY TRAILS HIATUS Location: Anywhere there’s air conditioning or at least a tall, tall shade tree by the lake. Length: Instead of distance, this “hike” is one of time. Let’s all meet back here in September. » Read story.
By Matt Parrott
(Monday, July 7, 2008)
Effective strength training boils down to how well you leverage your effort against a force being applied to your muscles. The more effort and force you’re able to produce, the stronger your muscles become over time. » Read story.
By Paul Greenberg (Contact)
(Sunday, July 6, 2008)
It’s a time-honored ritual: The once bitter rivals come together and smile broadly for the cheering crowd, They’re the very picture of unity. And maybe only the picture. » Read story.
By Philip Martin (Contact)
(Sunday, July 6, 2008)
We’d said it before: Drinkies is not here for the beer. » Read story.
By Philip Martin (Contact)
(Sunday, July 6, 2008)
Igot beat up once, as an adult. » Read story.
By Kimberly Dishongh
(Sunday, July 6, 2008)
It didn’t take much to convince Tom Wright he needed to meet Matilda Stewart. He had seen her walk by the window of the shoestore where he worked as a salesman. » Read story.
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