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Talk of the Town: Let’s talk turkey Online!
For years, I telephoned the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line to chat with the folks manning the telephones to answer turkey questions every season. This year, it’s all Online.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:53 PM MST

Along the Way: The tragic decline of the American auto
How lucky we are, I’ve heard it said, that the wheel was invented before the automobile.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:53 PM MST

Taking a Stand: Thanksgiving: A violation of church and state?
Is the government’s observance of Thanksgiving a violation of the separation of church and state?

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:53 PM MST

Compassionate Conservatism: Iraq’s costly success
A war that once seemed likely to end in a panic of helicopters fleeing the American embassy now seems destined to conclude as the result of a parliamentary process. A landmark status of forces agreement (SOFA)—requiring the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraqi cities by the end of June, and from Iraq itself by the end of 2011—is headed for a final reading in the Iraqi parliament next week.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:53 PM MST

Music Review: TSO strikes right chord with Barber and Brahms
The Samuel Barber Violin Concerto has become a part of the accepted symphonic repertoire in the United States and throughout the world, no longer winced at as atonal or “too modern.” Both soloist Ning Kam and the audience at last Thursday night’s Tucson Symphony Orchestra took to it warmly.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:53 PM MST

Genealogy Today: Years of drastic technological changes
At the Genealogy Fair sponsored by the Green Valley Genealogical Society, I happened upon a copy of Ancestry magazine published in the fall of 1997.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:53 PM MST

Your Health: Brief bouts of exercise provide important health benefits
If the abundance of holiday sweets is tempting you to eat more than you should, a brief bout of exercise might make it easier to resist those decadent treats.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:53 PM MST

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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