Optimists vs Pessimists Amid Economic Struggles
A reflection notes widespread difficulties such as unemployment, underemployment, burnout, high taxes, and stretched credit. It argues media exposure fuels a negative outlook, but emphasizes that optimism helps people cope and persevere through challenges.
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No Kidding by Karl A Van Asselt and film cost per minute
Karl A. Van Asselt asks if film costs are shocking and lists per minute costs for six titles. Cut! Cost details include Roger Rabbit 340000, ET 91000, Star Wars 78000, Gone with the Wind 15000, Casablanca 9000, Psycho 7000 per minute.
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Karl A. van Asselt
World Features Syndicate
Bible Thumpers Against Drink Policy Debate Sparks Local Heat
A passionate letter questions liquor by the drink and its social costs, arguing costs of abuse and deaths exceed profits while praising Bible-thumpers for charity. It challenges politicians like the Clintons over Whitewater and calls for disciplining youths with guns from public schools.
Its Your Quarter community forum letter
A reader urges awareness of local issues from liquor by the drink to public health funding. The letter critiques officials, questions coach accountability, notes Medicare cost growth from 9 to 90 billion, and asks residents to engage by contacting representatives and tuning local media. Call 242-4700 to share thoughts on this community forum.
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Congress
Stub rule idea from a blunt Chicago columnist
A columnist recalls a divorce court caller who lacked a voting stub and explains a proposed stub rule. He argues non voters hinder government accountability, notes 70 percent turnout in Illinois primaries, and contrasts informed fans with indifferent grousers. The piece critiques civic participation and public service responsiveness.
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Illinois
Chicago
Bulls
Dolan v Tigard shows takings clash over property rights
Florence Dolan fights Tigard Oregon's demand for a 10 percent greenspace and a pedestrian path to grant a building permit, challenging a perceived extortion and urging strong constitutional protection for property. The case highlights takings concerns, public burdens, and a high cost of litigation supported by Oregonians in Action Legal Center.
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Tigard
Ore
Florence Dolan
Supreme Court
Tybehae
Fat Dolan
Ondicks
Dolan
California
Mit
Culver City
Oregon
Oregonians In Action Legal Center
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