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07/02/08 3:42 PM

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Editorials

July 02, 2008

Someone’s ‘eyes’ are watching us

We know that it is important for companies to track the behavior of consumers. We know that with this information, they are better able to target customers and “meet their needs.” But when video cameras get involved, we think marketing research has gone too far.

June 27, 2008

BPOL tax would have negative effect

Right now, businesses across our nation and our Commonwealth are facing very challenging times. Stafford County’s businesses are not immune from the uncertainties that are affecting companies large and small across America. Indeed, the pressures of difficult economic times are keenly felt by every Stafford business.

Housing: Issue just takes time

So the housing market has plunged and people are having economic difficulties. Many people are losing their homes and other people can’t get loans. That doesn’t mean that the government needs to step in.

Democratic governors can’t keep promises

On June 19, Gov. Tim Kaine hosted a meeting in Fredericksburg to promote his transportation agenda that would raise taxes by $1.1 billion. Can it be a coincidence that he chose to end his “Transportation Town Hall Tour” in Speaker Bill Howell’s legislative district?

June 19, 2008

Good news and bad, on Virginia’s rivers and streams

The state’s latest report on the quality of Virginia rivers and streams contained more good news than bad.

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Letters to the Editor

July 02, 2008

Reader: Some pets do live in luxury

In my opinion, this is such a true statement, “Dogs will never go without the best!” Being an owner of a rescued doggy who was abused for years just makes me feel that a dog deserves the best of treatment, having gone through all of the hard work the puppy mills put them through, it is time to treat and give the best that you can for the time they are here.

June 27, 2008

Campaign against grey squirrels unfair

The ongoing campaign against grey squirrels in the UK is grossly unfair and doesn’t stack up factually.

Tim Russert will be missed

Tim Russert, a long-time host of “Meet the Press” had a heart attack at age 58 on Friday, June 13, 2008. He had a long list of accomplishments after his name; he interviewed many guests, actors, comedians, politicians and many others. Just name it; he did it!

June 19, 2008

Reader offers insight on weather

The article, “Tornado, heat invade county”, with all its information, should alert us to stay cool and be very careful taking good care of ourselves in the excessive hot weather.

June 12, 2008

Reader opposes BPOL tax up for consideration

A BPOL tax will cost Stafford residents, not businesses.

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Columnists

July 02, 2008

BLANKENSHIP: July 4th’s real skyrockets: In your mail

If thoughts of Independence Day ring a little hollow now at the gas pump, that’s understandable. For the outrageous gasoline prices reflect our outrageous dependence on foreign oil. And it’s of our own design.

CALLANDER: Mother Nature’s acts bring back memories

News about flooding or potential flooding along the Mississippi River in Missouri and Illinois, just as the vacation season is in full swing, reminds me of a great vacation my family and I took many years ago to that precise location.

June 27, 2008

CALLANDER: Folk nostalgia for UMW’s Centennial

Once in a while in Fredericksburg we have an opportunity to see a world-class performing act. The Kingston Trio, that famous folk group, performed in April at the University of Mary Washington, and it was such a fabulous performance that two months later my foot is still tapping and I’m still listening to the CD and watching the DVD that I purchased that evening.

June 19, 2008