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November 21, 2009

Last opera performance just didn’t measure up

I witnessed the production of “La Traviata” by Greensboro Opera Nov. 13. Unfortunately, the production was not up to standard.Plaudits: Mark Walters’ Giorgio Germont was superb! I have seldom heard a Giorgio Germont sung as well. The hig... Read More

Obama stimulus plan lacking accountability

The government Web site, Recovery.gov, is designed to track jobs saved or created by the $787 billion Obama stimulus.The site reports jobs as saved or created in congressional districts, such as 30 jobs in Arizona’s 15th District. One problem, Arizo... Read More

Health care rationing might be in the cards

A sign of things to come is health care rationing. While women have been encouraged for years to get early testing to catch breast cancer in the early stages, a government panel has decided that women do not need to get mammograms at age 40.And, that it&r... Read More

The Wizard’s magic still casts its spell

Counterpoint:By Eleanor Schaffner-Mosh Read More

We need health reform, but not from Democrats

It is shocking to think how much the Democratic Party is out of touch with the American people. What is even worse is that they insult our intelligence by attempting to pass all of these bogus bills and say they will not raise taxes. Read More

November 20, 2009

United Way gifts help, right here, right now

Counterpoint:By Tim Rice United Way of Greater Greensboro is running an aggressive 2009 Campaign to help individuals in our community right here, right now. Read More

Abuser deserves same fate as burned puppy

Regarding your article about the puppy Susie, who was beaten, set on fire and left for dead:As a veterinary nurse and former cruelty and humane law-enforcement officer, I have seen all forms of abuse, some even worse than this. It is only by divine interv... Read More

Abuser deserves same fate as burned puppy

Cruelty to animals can lead to cruelty to people

If he is found guilty, let’s hope authorities throw the book at the man who allegedly burned, beat and left a 3-month-old puppy for dead in Greenfield Park (“Suspect in case of burned puppy turns himself in,” Nov. 17). Read More

Abuser of dog should face harsh punishment

I cannot tell you how happy I was to hear that Lashawn D. Whitehead turned himself in to police for the brutal torture and beating of the innocent puppy Susie. All dogs give us such devotion and unconditional love, which by the way cannot be said for peop... Read More

When drivers see light, our streets become safer

With the recent daily rains, it is incumbent that all drivers recognize that it is against the law to drive in the rain without turning on headlights. It also helps you to have windshield wipers going. Read More

Goldie the pheasant would like the N.C. Zoo

Well, I was happy to read that the beautiful golden pheasant was caught without any harm coming to the bird. It would be a wonderful idea if the lady who owns Goldie would consider donating the bird to the N.C. Zoo in Asheboro. He would have a better habi... Read More

Give Kindley his say about partisan elections

I was glancing at the paper and noticed that the News & Record in an editorial told former county GOP Chairman Marcus Kindley to basically sit down and shut up. As I read more, it was about the Greensboro election where the Republicans gained the supe... Read More

November 19, 2009

Photograph of soldier, baby touches the heart

The teacher asked her students to bring in a picture of a family or friend who served in the military — a simple and somewhat common activity where families dig through albums and children bring in pictures of their father, uncle, mother, gran... Read More