Thirty- something speaks
Washington or Wall Street...not good
Mike Maddock
      My son is only six- years- old, so he's far too young to be pigeonholed into some predestined career path. Still, even at such a young age, he is presenting clues that say he could be president of the United States or he could be the next Bernard Madoff. Neither of which is particularly pleasing due to the particular skill set my son exhibits on a frequent basis.
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It's not a criticism, it's an observation.
Money and politics weave a tangled mess
Mike Cox
      The Executive branch of the Federal government has done what SC governor Mark Sanford was hoping they'd do — send him a letter stating it's illegal to spend stimulus money on South Carolina's debt. With state and local governments forming committees and making plans to spend the windfall coming their way, everyone knew Sanford wouldn't stop the flow.
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Bulldog can't let go
      The first responder at a crime scene is usually in a hurry. As the deputy steps out of his patrol car the sergeant barks over the radio: "Get a move on it, 220, we're backed up on calls. Get back in service ASAP." By the time 220 (the deputy) gets to actually speak to the victim, he's already behind with two more calls pending. The victim, Mrs.
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Nuf sed
     Seen at St. Pat's in Five Points
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Local newspapers keep a watch for you
By Glenn Scherer
      This February, Denver's Rocky Mountain News died. In March, The Tucson Citizen followed. Meanwhile hundreds of other American newspapers reduced staff and declared themselves in significant economic trouble.
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