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November 20, 2009
Christmas shopping has really changed since we were kids
Ah, Black Friday rears its ugly head once again. The real question this year will be if shoppers are digging even deeper to find better bargains, or if we’ll just pass on Black Friday altogether.
November 19, 2009
Economic development must include education, entrepreneurship
The nation’s unemployment rate topped 10 percent last month, the highest level in a generation.
November 18, 2009
Investigating ‘Innocence Project’ could chill students’ reporting
Northwestern University journalism students and their professor are getting a taste of “the Chicago Way,” courtesy of the Cook County prosecutor’s office.
November 17, 2009
If it is possible, live peaceably: Faith shown during recent attacks
We could live in peace with the vast bulk of Muslims, but there are millions of jihadist Muslims, like American-born Hasan, embedded in nations all around the world who want to remove from us the choice of peace.
November 16, 2009
When it comes to showing your gratitude, lead from the front
This month, Americans are giving thanks; and as a leadup to Turkey Day, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to truly be thankful.
November 15, 2009
When did self-centered sports celebrations get so out of hand?
“It’s about time.” I’m referring to the new rules that are being (and in some cases have been) imposed on some levels of the so-called “sports” activities across the land.
November 13, 2009
Everything about my past is slipping away ... well, almost
My truck may be a time machine. Whatever you do, don’t tell any shadowy government agencies. I don’t want square-jawed men in suits and sunglasses with tiny wires coming out of their ears whisking us away to an undisclosed location to kick the tires, check under the hood and interrogate me using “persuasive methods” previously awarded the Dick Cheney Seal of Approval.
Don’t be a damsel in distress; learn how to care for your car
As the only girl in a farming family with two brothers, my dad and my older brother taught this old gal a thing or two when I was growing up.
November 12, 2009
Thanks to the fine Culpeper people who have read this column
Three years ago this month through the mist of the fall in Piedmont I wandered into fair Culpeper to claim it as my new home.
November 11, 2009
Keep college costs in check to keep income growth equitable
At the risk of sounding like Lou Dobbs, much Cain is raised these days over income inequalities.
November 10, 2009
Love and pray for those who rise up against us, even Major Hasan
Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the 39-year-old Virginia-born psychiatrist who opened fire on his fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, started his holy war preparation in September when he bought a Belgian-made FN Herstal Five-Seven tactical pistol and a .357 Magnum with a laser sight.
November 09, 2009
Take time this week to thank those who work behind the scenes
As this paper hit your porch, my wife was starting another day of work at an annual conference. And if all goes well this week, no one will ever know she was there.
November 08, 2009
What’s really driving this rise of gas prices at the pump?
Over the years I have written a number of articles that have been critical of the global oil industry and the “Seven Sisters” in particular. I have been especially concerned with what I consider to be their predatory pricing policies.
November 07, 2009
How would lion attacks be handled in today’s office climate?
It was a good day at work. I wasn’t eaten by a lion.
November 05, 2009
My daily struggle with diet and exercise starting to pay off again
As I stepped outside to begin my trek home to Orange, the scent of french fries reached out, as if to hook its magical McFingers under my nostrils. This is the struggle I face every day in my quest to continue losing weight and getting healthy.
Overdraft charges have banks turning small misfortunes into gold
Not so long ago, when people “bounced” a check, the bank refused it and the store to which it was written had to find the check writer to get paid.
November 04, 2009
These days, Facebook is for all – no matter your demographic
An intervention may be necessary; I believe I am a Facebook addict.
November 03, 2009
A ticket of plain, honest candidates will enjoy success today
The secret to the landslide success of the three statewide candidates on the 2009 Virginia Republican ticket may also be that they are simply plain, honest men.
November 02, 2009
As sports and politics merge, ‘fans’ become the big losers
Halloween may be over, but in Virginia (and elsewhere), politics and sports continue the masquerade as each attempts to look more and more like the other.
November 01, 2009
Make your kid smarter with my ‘Baby Genius’ education program
Editor’s note: Jim Bayne’s column will return next week.
October 31, 2009
A closer look at how the town generates and purchases power
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part column by Culpeper’s town manager. The first installment ran Oct. 24.
October 29, 2009
For a Halloween scream, dust off those classic scary movies
Yes, Culpeper, I am one of those annoying grownups who still dresses up for Halloween. This year, I will represent a throwback to the ’80s, complete with big hair and fluorescent fishnets. But a large part of my Halloween is always the “cinematic experience.”
Stewards of Culpeper: You can make a difference in our town
Are we proper stewards of our community? Of Culpeper, our people, our resources?
October 28, 2009
Key to traffic roundabout is linkage to proposed inner loop road
Round and round we go, where it stops no one knows.
October 27, 2009
What will the Sunday Times of London say when McDonnell wins?
It is not McDonnell vs. Obama. It is McDonnell vs. Deeds.
October 26, 2009
Park in town lots for downtown neighborhood trick-or-treating
It’s that time of year again: Time to decorate the house with cobwebs and creatures, time to invest a small fortune to keep the candy kitty full, and time for me to write my annual admonishment of the Halloween night routine in Culpeper.
October 24, 2009
My plan to cap spending on presidential, congressional elections
The cost involved in seeking elective office at the congressional and presidential levels has risen to the point where it is unrealistic for most worthy citizens in this country to aspire for high public office.
October 23, 2009
IT’S ABOUT OUR TOWN: Here’s why three utilities provide electric service to the town
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part column by Culpeper Town Manager. The final installment is scheduled to appear next Saturday.
Is your 15 minutes of fame worth all the heartache for your kids?
With all the hubbub over “balloon boy” this past week, I would be remiss if I did not give you (or force-feed you) my thoughts.
October 22, 2009
Go back to those Republican policies in Virginia? So soon?
Virginia voters have long been kind to gubernatorial candidates who were not members of the party of the sitting president.

