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Talk of the Town: What a difference a day makes!
We know that New Year’s Day is Jan. 1, that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the third Monday in January and that Inauguration Day is Jan. 20, every four years. The next is Jan. 20, 2009.

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Editor's Notes: We hope change makes us better
Readers like to discuss the Green Valley News everywhere I go and e-mail me with suggestions on a daily basis.

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Politics and Punditry: The story up to now
Manchester, N.H.—Les Biffle remains the most legendary American “pollster” whose name nobody knows. During the 1948 presidential campaign -- when literally all the Wise Men of the press corps (there were among the press no acknowledged Wise Women in 1948) had, long before a single vote was cast, named Republican Thomas E. Dewey the winner over Democratic President Harry Truman -- Democratic operative Biffle, disguising himself as a butter and egg salesman, traveled throughout the Midwest.

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Annie’s Mailbox: Abuse is not love, it’s control
Dear Annie: My teenage sister, “Jana,” is in an abusive relationship, and my family does not know how to help her get out.

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A Laugh a Minute: Spam-O-Gram from Song Lou
I am pleased to announce that I have recently received an offer via e-mail to transfer $25,589,000 directly into my bank account — I’m rich!

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Movie Review: ‘No County For Old Men’ oozes conviction
Josh Brolin is no longer a Goonie. His performances in last year’s “Grindhouse” and “American Gangster” certified his up-and-coming status as an actor. In “No Country for Old Men,” Brolin has officially arrived.

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The Single Life: You — gasp — as the main attraction
Hello and welcome to our group, (your name here). Tell us a little about yourself.

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GV?Gardeners: What can we do in the garden during January?
It would seem that we got our shot of winter early this year. In fact, temperatures dipped below freezing before the official first day of winter.

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Previous Columns Headlines

November 3rd, 2009
Corky Simpson: Yes, you can have it all, and all can have itA lot of people have expressed concern lately about my hearing, my snoring, my spine, strengthening my abs, whitening my teeth and generally putting more razzmatazz into my life.
November 1st, 2009
TSO premieres Paulus songsThe world premiere of Stephen Paulus’ “Dylan Thomas Songs” was only one of the highlights of Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s “Strauss, Liszt and Poetry” Classics Concert last Thursday night. Richard Strauss was right up there.
October 31st, 2009
Opera Preview: TSO premieres Paulus songsThe world premiere of Stephen Paulus’ “Dylan Thomas Songs” was only one of the highlights of Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s “Strauss, Liszt and Poetry” Classics Concert last Thursday night. Richard Strauss was right up there.
Talk of the Town: Green Valley/Sahaurita Association of Realtors host a 30th bashThe Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of Realtors celebrated its 30th anniversary in style on Oct. 23 at Desert Diamond Casino. More than 200 association members, guests and association affiliates, many from Santa Cruz County, attended the party that included the installation of new officers and plenty of lively entertainment.
GV Gardeners: Gardeners need not become dormant this monthThe old saying about “frost on the pumpkin” is often heard this time of year. In the Green Valley area, the average first frost occurs in mid-November. However, this does not mean that gardeners should become inactive until spring.
Genealogy Today: European trip shows genealogical customsUsually when I travel, it’s with a family research goal in mind. In August, I took a trip to Europe solely for pleasure but couldn’t help looking for genealogical clues to how Europeans do their family history.
Annie’s Mailbox: Should she settle for what she’s got?Dear Annie: My husband and I recently separated after 20 years of marriage. I love him, but not like a husband.
October 27th, 2009
Green Thumb: Future seminarsThere will be no gardening seminar at East Center on Thursday. The Members’ Activities Committee of the Green Valley Gardeners’ has arranged a field trip “behind the scenes” at the Arizona/Sonora Desert Museum.
Singletary: Education loan debt droppingI can’t stand debt. One of my missions in life is to help keep people out of debt.
October 26th, 2009
Trustor, Trustee: The important differencesQUESTION: When I recently signed my Trust, my attorney had me sign in two different places. Once as the Trustor of the Trust and once as the Trustee. Why was I required to do this?

  
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