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Ann Burnside Love
Texting challenges
Published on January 26, 2012
They were all standing around in a large, upscale mall, a few lounging on benches or leaning against landscaping walls, a group of teens having met up on a Friday night. You might expect them to be talking noisily, or shoving at each other, laughter sort of uniting them. But according to my friend, a parent, they were astonishingly quiet, most apparently absorbed texting on his/her own cellphone. more »
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Don Kornreich
Recusal refusal
Published on January 17, 2012
According to Adam Liptak in Dec. 31's edition of The New York Times, Chief Justice John Roberts has defended -- without actually naming -- two associate justices (Clarence Thomas and Elena Kagan) who most likely will hear the health care law case, although some believe they have disqualifying conflicts. Roberts wrote that he had complete confidence in their capabilities "to determine when recusal is warranted." The case is scheduled to be heard in March. more »
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Bill Pritchard
Only 10 more months
Published on January 27, 2012
As a public service, Mr. Professional Commentary Person will attempt to clarify some of the current election cycle words and phrases. more »
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Barry Kissin
Romney and others like him
Published on February 04, 2012
I saved the Jan. 15 edition of The Washington Post because of an op-ed by the Post's ombudsman titled "The Post's coverage of Occupy D.C.": "It is small and even tiny ... but people around the country and world share the protesters' concerns. ... The protesters' point ... is to be a disruption that reminds people that ... the political and economic institutions in this country are skewed toward the rich and powerful." more »
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Margaret Rhoades
Random issues
Published on January 30, 2012
A few weeks ago The Frederick News-Post ran an article about the state cleaning up social services, in particular child support collection. more »
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Hardy R. Stone Jr.
Emails and foreheads
Published on February 02, 2012
I received an email from an old friend who sends me jokes and "humorous" chatter -- you know how that goes. Pass-along emails can be fun, but the sappy ones not so much, as they end with a threat: "If you don't send this to 10 one-eyed right-handers in the next 15 minutes, your house will explode." more »
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Syed Haque
To be or not to be merry
Published on January 16, 2012
All religions of the world have one or two days a year that are very important to them and are the symbol of their faiths' greatness. For Muslims it is Eid-ul-Fitr, which is equivalent to Christmas. It is celebrated once a year after the end of the month of Ramadan. This holiday is celebrated by every Muslim around the world. The day starts with the Morning Prayer and giving of fitra, which means charity to the poor and needy. more »
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Beverly Ford
A dream deferred
Published on January 24, 2012
It's a blessing to a community for one of its sons to fulfill his dream of returning home to make a difference. more »
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Frankee Lyons
Discovering magic in the silence
Published on January 29, 2012
The first movie I remember ever seeing was "Mary Poppins," and I fell in love with film the moment she jumped into the sidewalk art. As much as I love books, love feeling them in my hands, love soaking up their words, love falling for the characters and authors alike, there is something undeniably mesmerizing about film. more »
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Jack Topchik
No time for silence
Published on January 22, 2012
On April 4, 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what was arguably the most courageous speech of his life. From the pulpit of Riverside Church in New York City, King condemned what he referred to as the "madness" of Vietnam and called for an end to the most controversial war in American history. The speech, "A Time to Break Silence," stunned listeners and observers. more »
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