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No more spelling class? Watts you're opinion?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:49:28 EDT

GLADSTONE - A journalism school in North Carolina has decided that given the prevalence of spell check applications on computers, smartphones and other devices, it's no longer necessary to be able to spell words accurately without assistance.

Think your job is hard?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:04:00 EDT

Try being a stay-at-home parent.

It has only been a few years since I held this occupational title, but, apparently, it has been long enough to forget just how difficult the job really is.

Slipping and sliding

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 07:07:05 EDT

The city of Escanaba usually does an exceptional job keeping city streets safe and passable after a snowfall. Even in the face of budget limitations, I feel their efforts have been top notch compared to other communities I've been to.

There's always something to be thankful for

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:19:19 EDT

Several Thanksgivings have past since the economy went flat. For many, these years have been difficult to say the least. It think, in some way, all of us continue to struggle as the economy limps along.

Why the 'Occupy' movement matters

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:03:42 EDT

There is much debate surrounding "Occupy Wall Street", but one thing no one can deny is the underlying relevance of the movement.

Yes, there are some bad apples among the protesters.