News opinion 2008-08-17 Andanh.com

Ronnell Nolan: A solution to Louisiana's insurance crisis Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:28:00 EST
The damage and destruction in southern Louisiana from Hurricane Katrina is still visible today as homeowners continue to rebuild their homes and lives. It is difficult for residents of Louisiana to return to normalcy with the high cost of homeowner's insurance.

Letters: Federal bailouts killing system that worked Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:32:00 EST
Three decades ago, those who warned that a federal bailout of Chrysler would set a dangerous precedent were scorned as alarmists. Yet hindsight may prove them justified.

Mike Bookston: Bicyclists should share legal responsibility for use of roads Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:27:00 EST
If it is true that bikes ( meaning nonmotorized bicycles) are legal vehicles to be ridden on any road except interstate highways and certain controlled-access highways, are those bikes and their owners and or riders legally responsible for their actions while exercising their legal right to ride on those roads?

Olympics clean-up efforts hide real face of the city Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
BEIJING — It all began when my colleague Steve's favorite noodle lady was forced to close down. Soon after, the Popsicle lady was gone, followed by the scary fruit guy.

Leases take advantage of good, honest people Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:58:00 EST
I believe that these leases took advantage of good and honest people believing in truth and right in corporate America.

R.F. Martina: McCain's straight talk express derailed Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EST
John McCain has flip-flopped positions to pander to the far-right Republican base on so many issues, nothing should surprise anyone.

Editorial: It takes a community for dreams to come true Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EST
Three days into the games, the Olympic inspiration story will be so common as to be almost a worn, biennial cliche. But we in northwest Louisiana should take special note this year as our own Kendrick Farris takes to the weightlifting arena.

Editorial: Education, poverty, health still top concerns Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:37:00 EST
A new report seems to have identified the source of many community ills. But where do we start?

Gregory Hudson: Solutions elusive, blame uncertain in GM layoffs Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:32:00 EST
America has a fascination with the automobile. Since the days of the horseless carriage and the Model T, Americans have been hooked. We love cars. Large or small, it doesn't matter.

Teddy Allen: Elfie had a good run Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:50:00 EST
He was nimble and fast, a squirrel chaser and a ball retriever and a good guy to have around the house for love and for laughs.

Study: Four-part retirement, higher TRICARE fees needed Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:31:00 EST
A Pentagon study recommends that a complex four-part retirement plan be tested on a few thousand military volunteers to verify that it would be more equitable, flexible and efficient system than the prized 20-year benefit used by the military since the end of World War II.

Letters: Elected officials greedy for money, power Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:30:00 EST
I believe that the Democratic leadership in Washington would like to see our nation fall into a severe recession just so they can point the finger at Republicans and the Bush administration and ultimately garner more political power.

Building a sturdy bench Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:08:00 EST
Scott Wolf: I am often asked around the time of judicial elections whether Louisiana should move from the election of state court judges to some kind of an appointment or selection process.

Voters need explanation about debt Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:49:00 EST
Letter writer: We know what the debt is today, and I have concluded that politicians too often believe this can go on until the end of time. This has influence many citizens to believe "government" is a bottomless pit full of money.

Let your voice be heard Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:44:00 EST
John Escude: Even if you do not own any property within the Haynesville Shale formation, we as citizens of our respective cities, towns and parishes can all share in it's bounty.

Don't flinch at cyber-related efforts Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:00 EST
Whether Air Force announcement is cyber blip or mainframe crash, area should pursue Cyber Innovation Center and knowledge-based economy.

Elizabeth Edwards didn't judge Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:42:00 EST
Rekha Basu: Last fall, at the invitation of John Edwards' presidential campaign, I sat down with Elizabeth Edwards for a one-on-one chat. Among other things, we talked about women who stand by men who cheat on them.

Editorial: Remember your blue bin Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:33:00 EST
Shreveporters will roll into the green movement Monday as curbside recycling comes to town. It's about time.

Dawkins brings hope Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:30:00 EST
Letter writer: Dr. Dawkins, welcome to Louisiana. Welcome to Caddo Parish. Welcome to Shreveport.

Don't limit thinking on shale riches Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:26:00 EST
Dr. Phillip Rozeman: For lasting change, our community should concentrate on government and philanthropic investment from Haynesville Shale that supports our future generations in creating good jobs and filling those jobs.

Plan for an organized school year Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:27:00 EST
Gypsy Damaris Boston: Preparation for school will take more time this year than ever. With all the news about oil prices, war and politics, you attention to the calendar may have been detracted.

Will the Democrats do themselves in -- again? Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:30:00 EST
Chuck Raasch: In a fascinating and impressive piece of reporting, Atlantic Monthly's Joshua Green obtained dozens of internal memos from a dysfunctional Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign. Turns out it was a cauldron of egos advising a candidate who was unable or unwilling to get them all rowing in the same direction.

Ode to four-legged friends Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:39:00 EST
Hard to say goodbye to a good pet.

Editorial: Drill down Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:41:00 EST
Amazingly, eight years deep into the 21st Century, public health and environmental agencies have no official place at the table when it comes to evaluation of well sites. In fact, the public doesn't get an opportunity to comment let alone object to surface locations.

Bad deal only gets worse Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:40:00 EST
Military update: Thousands of military members entering their 15th year of service continue to be enticed by a wily government offer: a $30,000 bonus if they agree to take a deep and permanent cut in future retirement benefits.

Don't hang sin on whole party Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:37:00 EST
Once again the media has latched on to another story that brings out the voyeur in us. The news that former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards admitted to having an affair has dominated the recent news cycle.

Movie perpetuates hurtful language Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:31:00 EST
Letter writer: A movie opened this week that has all the elements for success: big name stars, action-packed scenes and an outlandish plot. But along the path to "Tropic Thunder," folks either forgot — or never knew — how much it hurts to be called the R word — R as in retarded.

Candidate forums to be held next week Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:35:00 EST
The Caddo and Bossier Democratic parish executive committees join the sponsors of the Democratic candidate forum to be held next week.

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