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Columnists
 Jason
Love: The
Vege-nazis - Not too long ago, I had the pleasure -- and
I say so with crossed fingers -- of opening my door to a couple
of old friends travelling in this part of the universe. They
were a couple, and we were a couple, and wouldn't it be great
if they could save some money on hotel accommodations.
We exchanged pleasantries and
discussed the weather like meteorologists before the conversation
turned to eating. It was time for dinner and, yea, the crux of
my tale. - More...
Monday - October 18, 2004
 Bob
Ciminel: And
Then a Hero Comes Along - On March 12, 1904, Andrew Carnegie,
founder of the United States Steel Corporation, established the
Carnegie Hero Fund, endowing it with $5 million in US Steel bonds
bearing 5 percent interest. That initial investment has allowed
the Fund to award over 8,800 medals and more than $24 million
in grants and scholarships over its 100-year history. Recipients
of the Carnegie Hero Award are people like you and I who suddenly
find themselves in situations where someone needs help. Often,
these awards are given posthumously, as was the case for the
award's first two recipients. Carnegie's intent in establishing
the Hero Fund was not to reward heroism. In describing the Fund,
Carnegie said, "I do not expect to stimulate or create heroism
by this fund, knowing well that heroic action is impulsive; but
I do believe that, if the hero is injured in his bold attempt
to serve or save his fellows, he and those dependent upon him
should not suffer pecuniarily." - More...
Monday - October 18, 2004
 Dear
Crabby: SUPER
SIZED - I have been gaining weight steadily for a few years
now. My husband doesn't criticize me, but it's obvious that he
preferred me thinner. I think he's trying to be supportive, because
he doesn't eat chips and dessert in front of me anymore, but
I can still smell the popcorn in the house when I get home, and
I see the ice cream bar wrappers in the car. - More...
Monday - October 18, 2004
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