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December 18, 2009 / Opinion/Crime

Dog correction

This photo on last week’s Travel Page was incorrectly identified. This is a golden retriever, not a Labrador retriever. More...

It’s not a criticism; It’s an observation

Don’t bet on it

By Mike Cox

I’m not sure when politicians first wagered on a sporting event “in good fun.” The practice has been around a long time. More...

Almost every house you see this time of year is decorated for Christmas. Some are so gorgeous that cars line up just to marvel at the displays. Then there’s Harvey, who is a genuine piece of work. More...

We’re drowning in plastics

By Sharon Guynup

Walking along El Salvador’s palm–treed Pacific beaches last summer, I picked my way through mounds of mostly– plastic debris washed ashore by the waves. More...

Council has no horse sense

City Council has ordered the City of Columbia Mounted Patrol Unit to be disbanded in 30 days as a “cost saving measure.” This makes no sense on several levels. More...