http://www.newsandtribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_337104014.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_337104014.html They said banks and other lenders, in order to get more cash, were raising minimum payments. That is sure going to be hard on people’s budgets. Turns out, it is super-hard on ours. Note to creditors: good luck with the whole blood and turnip thing. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:35:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334213232.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334213232.html How are we ever going to attain happiness if the Gross Domestic Product keeps dropping? A key component in the pursuit of happiness is having the resources to shop to the extent that we’re bumping into masses of rude people, who are also pursuing happiness, but grossly grouchy in the process. Relying on a growing a GDP to make us happy is like relying on a weather forecast when planning a picnic. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:12:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334211608.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334211608.html LINDON DODD: Good afternoon ladies and gentleman. And welcome to the 2008 Annual Christmas Parade on a frosty morning on Court Avenue in downtown Jeffersonville! Today’s parade is going to be something special. In honor of last season’s political courthouse junket to New Orleans, this one will have a combined Christmas/Mardi Gras theme. Our very special co-host is the lady who made a cosmetics bag a staple item for dog and swine owners across America: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin! Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:09:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334210905.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334210905.html Since it is Thanksgiving weekend, I thought that a little light refreshment — rather than the usual heavy fare — would be an appropriate way to observe the holiday. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:45:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334004831.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334004831.html A recent column by Doug Olson sure got some of you riled up. We received many letters to the editor shaming Olson for the content of his column about Barack Obama — published Nov. 21 — and us for printing it. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:33:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334004053.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_334004053.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:29:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331183937.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331183937.html So it’s time to snap out of your tryptophan-induced stupor and head for Wal-Mart, the mall or an online store such as Amazon.com. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:29:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331183019.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331183019.html I have a good boss. He is a resource to this newspaper and to several others in Indiana and Kentucky. He is smart. He is fair. He is patient. He is kind. He is in charge. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:03:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331180532.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331180532.html Like many of you, I have much to be thankful for personally. Professionally speaking, many of us had bumpy years as the belts tightened and bad news bombarded us. However, earlier this week, I started jotting down a list and discovered I had much more to be thankful for professionally than I realized. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:47:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_236172918.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_236172918.html — Ammo Plant— Faith columns— Picky eater— Rainbow Drive— Thanks to Tribune Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:25:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331182702.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331182702.html — Open letter to Floyd County Council— Roudenbush didn’t mean to offend— Save someone’s life, get a flu shot Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331180105.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331180105.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331174909.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331174909.html It is that time of year — Thanksgiving. It’s a time to reflect on the things in our lives that we are most grateful for. This year has been a real mixed bag for many of us. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331165150.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331165150.html — Assessor talks about office’s improvements— Reader offers sewer bills idea Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:41:00 +0000 http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331094236.html http://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/local_story_331094236.html