Thirty–something speaks Santa tests manhood
SCPA Award
     Santa Claus was good to my family this year in several ways. The jolly old elf really came through for my children, but perhaps more importantly, he put my two
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Free trade is the poor man’s best friend
By Sheldon Richman
     President Bush has a nice little Christmas present for every family struggling to make ends meet. He announced the other day that he will make clothing more expensive in the coming year by imposing limits on cheap imports from China. This little favor to American textile and apparel interests is a s
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Grinch vs Santa
     This week
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Movie Review
A Series of Unfortunate Events may not be for elementary school students
By John Dixon Elementary School Critic
     There is one cardinal movie rule at my house for those of us under the age of 18. Despite some occasional complaints on my part, I do think it is generally a good rule. The simple rule is this: You must read the book before you are allowed to see the movie.
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It’s not a criticism, it’s an observation. Oprah is all powerful
SCPA Award
     Anna Karenina , Tolstoy
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Separation of church and state is not synonymous with politically correct
The attempts by governmental bodies around the country to eliminate the term
     Christmas are being perpetrated largely in the name of political correctness to avoid offending anyone, particularly Muslims, whose beliefs would exclude them from any Christmas celebrations. These efforts represent, not secularism, but the standard liberal, subjectivist philosophy of multicultura
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The government should be run like a business
By Nathan Tabor I was captivated by a front
     USA Today .
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Letter to the editor Highest paid for what?
     Am I the only SCE&G customer concerned that SCANA CEO Bill Timmerman is the highest paid CEO in the state. His total compensation package in 2003 was $2,829,858 (34% increase from 2002). (Source:
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