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Looking for a role model for middle-achievers?
It’s been a sad few days for middle-achievers. To millions of Americans, the 43rd president carved a permanent place in...
Read moreBig government is the real threat to free speech laws
Self-appointed consumer watchdogs — including Obama’s recent pick for FCC chair, Julius Genachowski — have long complained about media consolidation....
Read moreRusty gets a haircut
<!>Editor’s Note: Meet the Quackers — Rusty, Richard, and Sidney — three young surf ducks, born and raised in the...
Read moreMoving beyond hyphenation
By the time most of you read this, Barack Obama will have taken the oath of office and we will...
Read moreNo “footprint,” no life
As environmentalism continues to grow in prominence, more and more of us are trying to live a “greener” lifestyle. But...
Read moreFarewell to failure
Barack Obama will become the 44th president in approximately three days, two hours and 47 minutes. (But who’s counting?) It’s...
Read moreHopefully no hard feelings
The following is in response to the cancellation of a comedy show last Sunday to benefit Edison Language Academy (“District...
Read moreWe remember the dead by helping the living
The way we take care of our veterans says a lot about us as Americans, as well as our country....
Read moreEconomic plan to end the war
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” — Albert Einstein After the United States...
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