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Column - Saudi Arabia deserves worldwide condemnation

Will Saudi Arabia ever join modern civilization? Or will it remain a virtual medieval country?

By Dennis Dalman , June 14, 2013

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Observations from the archives, 2003: Lakeside Ballroom total loss in fire

Just for fun – 100 years ago: For our women readers, here are some ingenious ways in which grandmother disguised stale bread.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , June 12, 2013

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Column - Why don't Oklahomans build tornado shelters?

People in Oklahoma must all be dumb because they don’t have tornado shelters or even basements.

June 07, 2013

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It's Our Turn: My misinterpretation of big kid pull-ups

When I was younger, I always wanted to wear Huggies pull-ups so I could be a big kid. After watching the commercial and singing the jingle, I became convinced that when you put on a pair of pull-ups, you were grown-up.

By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , June 07, 2013

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Observations from the archives, 2003: City council approves firearms policy

Just for fun – 50 years ago: The Andria Theatre opens with The Birds, Alfred Hitchcock’s adaptation of Daphne DuMaurier’s classic thriller.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , June 05, 2013

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I'm Just Sayin' - It seems like deja vu all over again

Yogi Berra was famous for his one line oxymorons. His most famous is probably, “It seems like déjà vu all over again.” In other words, this has been seen before and now it is being seen again and again.

By DuWayne Paul, Echo Press columnist , June 05, 2013

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Column - At 100, 'Rite of Spring' still startles

One of the cultural landmarks of the 20th century, Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, turned 100 just two days ago. And what a cataclysmic birth it was!

By Dennis Dalman , May 31, 2013

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It's Our Turn: 25 years gone in the blink of an eye

Ah, graduation time. Seems like only yesterday I was walking up on the Brandon High School stage to get my diploma. But (sigh) it was actually a bit longer ago than that. My class is celebrating its 25-year reunion this summer. Where does the time go?

By Tara Bitzan , May 31, 2013

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Observations from the archives, 1988: 246 students attend bike rodeo

1913, 100 years ago: From the Personals and Locals column: W.W. McKay has sold 600 chickens this spring. Last week he sold $18 worth of eggs.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , May 29, 2013

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Observations from the archives, 2003: About 700 students graduated from ATC

1913, 100 years ago: Col. E.D. Luce, president of the proposed electric railroad company, was in Alexandria and explained the proposition to a large number of men.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , May 22, 2013

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I'm Just Sayin' - More things that make me scratch my head in wonderment

Since my last column, I have come across many more things that make we want to say “What?!” that I will continue on and share more of them with you. You can’t make this stuff up!

By DuWayne Paul, Echo Press columnist , May 22, 2013

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Column - Mr. President, don't let bloodhounds salivate

This is my open letter to President Barack Obama: Dear Mr. President, Why are you playing right into the hands of your enemies?

By Dennis Dalman , May 17, 2013

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Observations from the archives, 1988: More than 400 trees planted

1963, 50 years ago: Douglas County 4-H Talent Contest winners were named at the Central Junior High School in Alexandria.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , May 15, 2013

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Column - U.S. history is riddled with school shootings

Ever since the slaughter of innocents at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I cringe every time there is a breaking news bulletin on TV, fearing it might be news of another school shooting.

By Dennis Dalman , May 10, 2013

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It's Our Turn: Are you ready for ice fishing ... in May?

That wonderful time is here. The time when we anglers don our hats and sunglasses, stockpile bait and fishing tackle, break out the rods and reels, and get the boat all ready for…ice fishing? Wait. Did I miss something here?

By Jessica Sly , May 10, 2013

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