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With great car ownership comes great responsibility
December 30, 2012 Your car is an extension of yourself, like a tattoo, or a dog, or a giant novelty foam finger. more »»
Changing technology
December 28, 2012 With the year 2012 coming to an end, I have been reflecting on the changes that I have experienced in my lifetime. more »»
The boring months are just beginning
December 24, 2012 The holiday season, which is winding down, always seems to arrive faster than we expect, but once it’s over, the next three months drag as though they will never come to an end. more »»
Horrors don’t change meaning of the season
December 23, 2012 Well, friends, here we are. Two days before Christmas and, given the recent events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., it’s going to be a challenge to stay jolly this year. more »»
Diet a disaster? Chase it up a tree
December 23, 2012 EDITOR’S NOTE: Cole is on vacation (from what, we’re not sure), so we are regifting this Cole Classic that originally ran Dec. 26, 1999. Clip and save for the day after Christmas. more »»
Officials back in the saddle
December 22, 2012 Trumbull County’s Sheriff Tom Altiere and Prosecutor Dennis Watkins are retiring on Dec. 31, but they’ll be right back at work in January. more »»
Christmas during wartime
December 21, 2012 We are constantly reminded every day of our looming debt crisis during this pre-holiday period (at the time of this writing). more »»
Anything is possible if you don't know any better
December 16, 2012 Have you ever noticed that the less certain the facts, the louder the argument? This is because, as stated by a great philosopher — possibly Calvin, or maybe his stuffed tiger, Hobbes — ‘‘Anything i... more »»
It’s an old-fashioned Mahoning Valley Christmas
December 16, 2012 Like a birthday or a class reunion or all those ’80s cartoons on Netflix, Christmas makes you feel like a little kid again. more »»
Discovering the secret to surviving another winter
December 16, 2012 Well, it’s just about over now. Heavy sigh. Relax. I’m not worried about any misinterpreted Mayan calendar silliness. I’ll see you on the 22nd. more »»
A trail runs through
December 14, 2012 For several days in August of 1945, about a dozen boys, age 14 or so, were repairing a portion of the Long Trail in southwestern Vermont. more »»
Holiday spirit in the Valley starts with the parade
December 9, 2012 Christmas in the Valley can be tons of fun. more »»
Mom filled with dread at thought of teenage years
December 9, 2012 Every year, just before the globe celebrates the most important birthday in the history of the universe, we commemorate another one that’s pretty special over here in Patty-Land. more »»
BP puts money into work force
December 9, 2012 One of the most interesting quotes I have heard recently came from Curtis Thomas, director of government and public affairs for BP America. more »»
Giving gift-giving some thought
December 9, 2012 Wandering past the printer, I noticed an invoice copy lying at the top of the tray. ‘‘I see that I’ve ordered your Christmas gifts, Honey. more »»
Savoring the little pleasures and small moments in life
December 2, 2012 Life is not without its small pleasures. That’s for sure. Even the most mundane, annoying task may include a small perk or pleasure that detracts from its soul-suckin. more »»
Druthers, drathers, ceptics and snickets
December 2, 2012 The debate reached its zenith, which is to say we couldn’t agree about what to watch on the old Zenith TV. She sighed. more »»
A jerk and his money are soon parted
November 25, 2012 I am a financial genius. It’s just that there’s been a distinct lack of opportunity to prove my point. It’s like the old adage: ‘‘All I ask is for a chance to prove money can’t buy you happiness. more »»
Natural gas offers real potential
November 23, 2012 Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York are on the cusp of a very real economic boom. That is, if the politicians don’t screw it up. more »»
Looking just at the ‘D’s and ‘R’s
November 20, 2012 Ignorance is not bliss. It is destructive and is destroying Trumbull County. Thomas Jefferson said, ‘‘An informed citizenry is the only true repository of the public wil. more »» |
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