Shepherd of the Hills to Close After Five Decades in Branson
Branson area landmark Shepherd of the Hills will close after its final show this week as rising costs and lagging revenue strain the outdoor production. Owner’s illness and competition from dozens of new theaters and acts join broader regional shifts in tourism and entertainment.
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Some things are better left unnamed
Linda Brown of The Ottawa Herald recalls namers of objects from childhood to cars, houses, and a work computer. She notes people give names to inanimate items, sharing anecdotes about Curley Sue, Blue Bell, Oak Lawn, Old Bill, and a cautionary reference to Stephen King’s Christine.
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Congress brings pain to health care and laughter
Jim Hightower skewers congressional attempts to derail health care reform. He cites Ted Cruz’s 21 hour filibuster and Senate 100 zero vote against the effort, plus Cruz’s tax funded health coverage claims. He notes lawmakers’ $174000 salaries during a government shutdown as he mocks the political spectacle.
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