News opinion 2008-06-24 Andanh.com

Prentiss Smith: "Draft is one way to make service to this country fair, equitable" Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:19:00 EST
I believe conscription should be on the table for every able-bodied man or woman between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. That is what we used to do when America went to war. But for some reason, today we don't believe the children of rich people or even the children of middle-class people should be compelled to serve the nation in a military capacity.

Economic foundation for raise nonexistent Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:20:00 EST
Writer questions if arguments for legislative raises stand up to critical analysis.

Wiley Hilburn: "New 'The Q' is home sweet home" Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:16:00 EST
A couple of months ago, while enjoying a steak at Moon's Cafe near Homer, I heard a familiar voice on the 70-year-old restaurant's official country music radio station.

Community Renewal takes ideas internationally Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:17:00 EST
The key to making Community Renewal's model of development a success on a national level though, still comes back home. It must be successful as Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal.

If we are what we buy, we should buy cruelty-free Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:17:00 EST
In his new book "Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You," psychologist Sam Gosling reveals how poking around other people's possessions can offer insights into their personalities. The University of Texas professor sent teams of grad students into strangers' dorm rooms and offices to analyze their bookshelves, posters, shoes, stuffed animals, CDs and other belongings. All of this stuff, he claims, can tell snoopers whether you are inviting or anxious, cheerful or cranky.

Editorial: Recycling — Add green waste Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:03:00 EST
With blue recycling bins being delivered throughout Shreveport and the first curbside pick-up set for August, now is the time to celebrate that fact while thinking even bigger in terms of what else might be reused locally.

A midsummer night's to-do list Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:25:00 EST
Shakespeare ponders the way to be, or not be.

Prevention key in HIV/AIDS fight Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:23:00 EST
Brett Malone: Many good treatments have developed over the past 10 years for those living with HIV/AIDS. However, it remains a disease that has no cure. Too many people have grown complacent and apathetic about prevention of the spread of HIV within our community.

Decades later, teacher's impact felt Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:24:00 EST
Letter writer recalls memories of his first-grade teacher, who recently passed away.

Will Obama have coattails in the South? Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:59:00 EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. — High turnout among African-Americans and younger voters supporting Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., could reshape the Southern political landscape this fall. But with a few exceptions, Democrats may find gains in statewide contests thwarted by bad timing and a potential conservative backlash.

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