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Six impossible things ... - R.H. Joseph
While all scuba diving trips to the Caribbean are a gas, the truly unforgettable ones are characterized by encounters with the non-existent.
Reaching into the old mailbag - Kathy Jefcoats
As a staunch defender of the First Amendment, I encourage anyone to express their opinion about whatever they want, which is why I enjoy hearing from readers. I don't care if they agree or disagree with what I have written, be it in this column or in an article. The most important point is that they are reading the newspaper and becoming more informed citizens, and exercising their own freedom of speech rights.
A stinging piece on a fascinating bug - Clay Wilson
It looked like a terribly overcooked crayfish. Actually, it looked like something out of a nightmare.
Heavy metal and construction - Michael Davis
I recently read two stories that, at first glance, may seem unrelated.
What are we so afraid of? - Ed Brock
On Christmas Day, 1999, I was walking along the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi.
Is there no end to hate? - Greg Gelpi
Stealing pieces of flesh from dead soldiers and dangling the head of an American civilian.
Island of good news in a sea of bad - Bob Paslay
I have now heard enough bad and sad news to last me the rest of my life. I watch the noon news on television and not only do I get to see houses that explode, killing people, but overturned tankers daily and apartment fires and molesting educators. And to make matters worse I get to see aerial shots from that darn helicopter. Then a minute later I get to see a helicopter from another state spinning out of control and crashing. Iraq daily is one dreary report. When I edit the obituaries every day they are loaded down with 52, 54, 58-year-olds dying.
A volunteer's journey of a lifetime - April Avison
In June 2002, I interviewed Adam McGarity about the journey on which he was about to embark – a two-year stint in Romania with the Peace Corps.
A hobby becomes an obsession - Tamara Boatwright
It was supposed to be a hobby that my husband and I could enjoy together. I, however, became obsessed.
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Haters are in the house
By Jeffery Armstrong
Obituaries
May 13, 2004
Future of regional transportation unveiled today
By Greg Gelpi
Whisnant trying to turn it around
By Anthony Rhoads
Cards set sights on No. 1
By Anthony Rhoads
Heroism fills rescuer with confidence
By Ed Brock
Riverdale fires officer for comments
By Greg Gelpi and Ed Brock
Fighting spam scams with spam - Rob Felt
"Thank God that I now have the privilege to contact you. May I now humbly introduce myself as I know that this mail may have reached you surprisingly. I am Eric Baadi, manager of Zenith Bank, Lagos, Nigeria. I have urgent and very confidential business proposition for you."