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Other voices: Life is unfair
Other voices
Life is unfair
Other voices: Dictionary of political correctness
Other voices
Dictionary of political correctness
Bridges of Beaufort County: Honesty is still the best policy
Bridges of Beaufort County
Honesty is still the best policy
by Glenn D. Bridges
There’s an anecdote about a guy filling out a job application when he comes across the question: “Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Yes/No. Why?” The guy circled “No,” then wrote “good attorney.”. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: Up Your Downbeat
Grey Today
Up Your Downbeat
by Grey Brendle
Or, Musical Myths, In Triplicate. Borrowing a little from Bel Kaufman’s novel “Up the Down Staircase” published in 1965. The book spent 64 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list. Using that vague reference, what does B. B. King, Hank Williams Jr. and Leonard Bernstein have in common? They all have to get the music started. [ read article ... ]
Frank Weil: The sinews of society are changing
Frank Weil:
The sinews of society are changing
The convergence of a birthday with Valentine’s Day (which has been happening to me now for 81 years in a row!) is both a reminder and indicator of changes in how modern society works. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Technology continues to outpace the inept
Bridges of Beaufort County
Technology continues to outpace the inept
by Glenn D. Bridges
Sometimes I feel “electronically” paralyzed – not from a stun gun, but from my own personal computer. Today’s technology is supposed to make life simpler. But in my case, I guess I’m too computer illiterate to benefit from it. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: I want my pat-down!
Grey Today
I want my pat-down!
by Grey Brendle
Well, Big Sis Janet is in the news again. This time for easing some of the TSA’s airport check-in policies. After alienating half the population with invasive “pat-downs” of travelers from three-year-olds to ninety-three-year-olds and everyone in between, it comes a little too late for many. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Thou shalt not take away my Ten Commandments
Bridges of Beaufort County
Thou shalt not take away my Ten Commandments
by Glenn D. Bridges
The United States is the world’s best example of the proverbial mixing bowl of hundreds of nationalities, religions, traditions and so forth blended together in what was once a strong and united “one nation under God.” [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: And then there were 9 or 7 or…
Grey Today
And then there were
9 or 7 or…
by Grey Brendle
With apologizes to Agatha Christie, would that were true of the Beaufort County Council. For a county that has about 160,000 residents, eleven council members is just untenable. How can anything ever get done with this many “cooks” in our kitchen? The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy says, “When too many people work together on a project, the result is inferior.” [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Rednecks, jerks and brain-dead teens don’t mix
Bridges of Beaufort County
Rednecks, jerks and brain-dead teens don’t mix
by Glenn D. Bridges
What do you get when you cross a couple of rednecks with a jerk? I would imagine all sorts of scenarios come to mind, but this happens to be a true story. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: Black Cat or Black Tuesday
Grey Today
Black Cat or
Black Tuesday
by Grey Brendle
It is probably a universal truism to say we all have superstitions, or, at least one. Even for people who say they do not, there is something they do routinely to help the outcome of an action along. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: No real winners in the SC Republican primary
Bridges of Beaufort County
No real winners in the SC Republican primary
by Glenn D. Bridges
There’s a humorous anecdote circulating the Internet about a preacher who decided to test his son to determine what type of career characteristics he possessed. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: Venture Capitalists: Walk Don’t Run
Grey Today
Venture Capitalists:
Walk Don’t Run
by Grey Brendle
Creating a metaphor, albeit mixed, by commingling the Ventures big 1960 hit and today’s news that, from some quarters, tries to make the buying and selling of companies a crime, morally. The opponents of Mitt Romney are running, not walking, to all microphones available to try to make something unseemly out of his venture capital business experience. [ read article ... ]
Our national columnist: Mitt Romney and the Palmetto decider by Dr. Robert H. Moore
Our national columnist: Dr. Robert H. Moore
Mitt Romney and the Palmetto decider
During one of the most bizarre primary seasons on record, South Carolina has been thrust into the role of the Republican presidential nomination “decider.” If Mitt Romney cannot be defeated in the Palmetto State, he appears all but certain to be the nominee. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: I almost bet this is a scam within a scam
Bridges of Beaufort County
I almost bet this is a scam within a scam
by Glenn D. Bridges
I’m not an advocate of gambling – never have been, never will be. That includes the South Carolina “Education” Lottery. If all the money being thrown into that bottomless pit was donated directly to the public school system, our institutions would have more than enough money to operate. Lottery organizers would have to find a different way to get rich. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: It’s on the house
Grey Today
It’s on the house
by Grey Brendle
Well, Newt and Freddie are keeping the housing crisis in the news. If you were to add Bernanke and Frank there would be enough for a four-handed poker game. “I’ll see your split-level and raise you my bungalow with a two-car garage.” [ read article ... ]
Other voices: The crises in America
Other voices
The crises in America
China’s expansion into the South China Sea and Iran’s threats over the Strait of Hormuz, are the beginnings of new crises to be used by Iran and China to help keep Obama in office. Not surprisingly, Obama also sees these activities as beneficial; because they also represent useful emergencies to rally voters, if his 2012 re-election campaign is not going well. [ read article ... ]
Mayor Billy Keyserling speaks out: “Let’s take off the blinders about Beaufort County schools”
Mayor Billy Keyserling speaks out
“Let’s take off the blinders about Beaufort County schools”
The following is a public statement released today, Monday, January 9, by Billy Keyserling, mayor of the City of Beaufort.
As we turn the page to a New Year, perhaps it is time to take off the blinders, look at good things happening in Beaufort County Schools and roll up our sleeves to lend a HELPING Hand! [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: It’s hard to be nostalgic when you can’t remember anything
Bridges of Beaufort County
It’s hard to be nostalgic when you can’t remember anything
by Glenn D. Bridges
There are very few hobbies I’ve maintained over a long period of time, but one has a theme I’ve lived by for many years now: “It’s hard to be nostalgic when you can’t remember anything.” [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: Voting for a thorn
Grey Today
Voting for a thorn
by Grey Brendle
As you read this the Iowa caucus voting is behind us. This brings to mind, there are two things in our primaries that need to be changed. Actually, one, if you consider it could be either, or. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: 2012, The Year That Wuz?
Grey Today
2012, The Year That Wuz?
by Grey Brendle
The media goes to great lengths to make year-end lists. The best this, the worst that. Boring! Here’s a flash for you year-end listers, we lived it. We’ve all been there, done that. Following our tradition we make our year-end list at the start of the year. 2012 is the Chinese year of the dragon. There are 12 animals that make up their calendar, they each come around every 12 years. The last dragon year was 2000. Before that 1988 and so forth. Wonder what would happen if we threw in a “bakers dozen?” Sorry! [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Bringing in the New Year with an elephant
Bridges of Beaufort County
Bringing in the New Year with an elephant
by Glenn D. Bridges
There’s a joke about a teen walking into town and passing an elderly man leaning against a telephone pole snapping his fingers. The teen thought it was a bit peculiar, but figured the old man was senile, so he continued on his way. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: Governor Haley, meet Bill Gates
Grey Today
Governor Haley,
meet Bill Gates
by Grey Brendle
Outlook Express was born in 1996 to William Henry “Bill” Gates III. Its original name was Microsoft Internet Mail and was “freeware.” Version 1.0 was included in Internet Explorer 3. In 1997, the program’s name changed to Outlook Express as it was bundled with Internet explorer 4. You know, birth announcements can be boring. In this one there is not a pantry door tall enough to record its height, if you use Bills ego as a yardstick. The weight is another matter entire. (Channeling a little Goober there) With the usual behind slap, it took on the weight of the world, in communication. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: There’s no such thing as peace on earth
Bridges of Beaufort County
There’s no such thing as peace on earth
by Glenn D. Bridges
Peace on earth…goodwill toward men.
Does anyone know what that feels like? It hasn’t happened in my lifetime or in previous generations that I am aware of. And it doesn’t look too promising for the future, either. [ read article ... ]
Other voices: Each student unique, special
Other voices
Each student unique, special
by Randy Page
“Everyone is unique and that makes each of us special.”
That’s not just a sappy greeting card line; it’s a fundamental truth of education. Each person has a unique way of learning, applying and retaining information. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: American judicial system not working
Bridges of Beaufort County
American judicial system not working
by Glenn D. Bridges
The economy is bad, unemployment is high and people are desperate. As a result, a growing number of otherwise law-abiding citizens are making poor decisions that lead to a life of crime. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: A Mirror for Christmas by Grey Brendle
Grey Today
A Mirror for Christmas
by Grey Brendle
Ronnie was a happy little reindeer. Every day was pretty much the same, but good. His Mom and Dad played with him all the time. His brother and sister did too. They loved him so much and hugged him all the time. They lived in a separate house from his, but his house was great. His Dad installed a television, and played it when he was in his workshop. Which, by the way, was in Ronnie’s house. There was a short fence between Ronnie’s part and the place Dad worked on wood projects, so they both could see the TV. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: Time in a Bottle
Grey Today
Time in a Bottle
by Grey Brendle
Many people complain the Christmas season begins to soon. That stores barrage us with their offerings before the last Captain America, the most popular adult Halloween costume for 2011, has been placed in the orange plastic tub in the attic. By the way, Angry Birds was 7th in the adult category. Maybe I missed that. Not one Angry Bird grown man did I see this year, at least dressed like a bird. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Earth-shattering news: Owens has a pulled groin muscle!
Bridges of Beaufort County
Earth-shattering news: Owens has a pulled groin muscle!
by Glenn D. Bridges
Imagine you’re all alone in your back yard lifting weights or shooting a few hoops of basketball when suddenly a throng of reporters and photographers swamp your property and bombard you with questions while taking photos. What’s more, helicopters are hovering over your house. [ read article ... ]
Our national columnist: And then there was Newt by Dr. Robert H. Moore
Our national columnist: Dr. Robert H. Moore
And then there was Newt
Newt Gingrich (source: Wikipedia)
Grey Today: This Old Northwest Quadrant
Grey Today
This Old Northwest Quadrant
by Grey Brendle
The latest project house by the famous PBS program This Old House is in Bedford, Massachusetts. It was built circa 1720. The current owners want to retain the historic character, while making it livable with some modern amenities. That is a proper approach to renovating history. Not to be confused with the history revising that goes on in both our political parties. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: A game that will live in football infamy
Bridges of Beaufort County
A game that will live in football infamy
by Glenn D. Bridges
For years, I’ve heard sports fans reference the most lopsided college football game in history – Georgia Tech’s 222-0 victory over Cumberland College. Yet no one seems to know anything else about it. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: I’ll see your First Amendment and raise you mine
Grey Today
I’ll see your First Amendment and raise you mine
By Grey Brendle
Doesn’t it seem we often get into a poker game on who has the prevailing “protected” speech? It’s as if “my views are valuable, yours are worthless.” If it wahttp://beauforttribune.com/wp-admin/edit.phps like Texas Hold’m, where play continues until there is a decided tournament winner, there might be time to spar. The problem is we often only get one hand to play. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” Truly, what else?
Grey Today
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” Truly, what else?
By Grey Brendle
I’m Thankful for . . . Christmas Music!
For me the fall holiday season is the best time of the year. There is a little trepidation with the stores filling the aisles with “boughs of holly” before Halloween. But, not much. Seems we all like the Holiday melodies. Better said, the same melodies. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Black Friday has more sinister, double meaning these days
Bridges of Beaufort County
Black Friday has more sinister, double meaning these days
by Glenn D. Bridges
For quite some time, the day after Thanksgiving has been known as “Black Friday.” It’s the turning point for most retailers because they finally stop operating “in the red” and become profitable thanks to the crush of thousands of Americans kicking off their Christmas shopping. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Thank God I’m not a vegetarian
Bridges of Beaufort County
Thank God I’m not a vegetarian
by Glenn D. Bridges
There is an old saying that back in the days of the Pilgrims if you called yourself a “vegetarian” it actually meant you were a lousy hunter. [ read article ... ]
Other voices: Living with Romney, by Dr. Robert H. Moore
Other voices: Dr. Robert H. Moore
Living with Romney
The October 18 Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas concluded a string of eight nationally televised debates. Five of these have occurred since early September and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is widely considered to have “won” all eight debates. [ read article ... ]
Other voices: American discovers beauty of rural Uganda
Other voices
American discovers beauty of rural Uganda
Barbara Wybar, head of Baduda Learning Center, with vocational students learning bricklaying skills
In this age of diminishing expectations by Americans in the USA, some Americans are discovering in rural Africa that less really is more. Here’s a description of rural Uganda by Julie Wang. She has just arrived as a volunteer at Bududa Learning Center, a three-part project in Uganda headed by Barbara Wybar and funded by donations from Americans and Canadians: [ read article ... ]
Other voices: USA Today says SC lawmakers rip off taxpayers
Other voices
USA Today says SC lawmakers rip off taxpayers
USA Today recently published a lengthy article saying lawmakers in South Carolina and other states rip off taxpayers by giving themselves cushy pensions, far greater than anything in the private sector. [ read article ... ]
Other Voices: What’s the story on Rick Perry?
Other Voices
What’s the story on Rick Perry?
By Robert H. Moore
Earlier this month, Democrats and Republicans offered America a rare distillation of contrasting visions. Our politicians typically finesse substantive matters and obscure policy details or their ramifications. [ read article ... ]
Victor Davis Hanson: “We watch their legacies erode and crumble”
Victor Davis Hanson
“We watch their legacies erode and crumble“
The articulate Victor Davis Hanson comments this week on the state of the nation and the plundering of the doers. [ read article ... ]
Maureen Dowd in The New York Times: “The One is dancing on the edge of one term”
Maureen Dowd in The New York Times
“The One is dancing on the edge of one term”
Maureen Dowd, The New York Times’ columnist matroness, socked one on her One today.
Click here to read what Ms. Dowd had to say.
London Daily Telegraph: Obama is “is like a rabbit caught in the headlights”
London Daily Telegraph
Obama “is like a rabbit caught in the headlights”
Toby Harnden, the London Daily Telegraph’s US editor in Washington DC, writes that Barack Obama “is like a rabbit caught in the headlights”. [ read article ... ]
Der Spiegel: “Obama suddenly seems old and worn out”
Other voices
“Obama suddenly seems old and worn out”
Commentators in the foreign press have a more detached view of the United States of America than do pundits who live here. They can see us without the emotional baggage and political affiliations that US journalists bring to the fore. Today we bring to our pages an excellent commentary on President Obama, written by Marc Hujer in Der Spiegel, the German weekly news magazine published in Hamburg. [ read article ... ]
Norman Podhoretz says: “Still the same anti-American leftist he was before becoming our president”
Other voices
“Still the same anti-American leftist he was before becoming our president”
Here’s commentary by Norman Podhoretz, former editor of Commentary magazine, that will get your blood boiling, no matter which end of the political spectrum you’re on. [ read article ... ]
New York Post: “Irresponsible parents and their ignorant, slovenly and undisciplined kids”
Other voices
“Irresponsible parents and their ignorant, slovenly and undisciplined kids”
The mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, last week gave a sermon from the pulpit of Mount Carmel Baptist Church that has garnered nationwide attention for its no-holds-barred challenge to “irresponsible parents and their ignorant, slovenly and undisciplined kids”. [ read article ... ]
