September 8, 2008
Gene Collier
Willie Parker rushes past the doubters
Doubting Willie Parker remains a cultural entertainment fixture no matter what happens, like "Saving Private Ryan," "Desperately Seeking Susan," and "Waking Ned Devine." ... Sports commentary by Gene Collier
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September 7, 2008
Jack Kelly
Sarah Barracuda
Palin should strike fear in the hearts of Democrats
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September 7, 2008
Ron Cook
Pitt keeps hopes alive with win
The Pitt season still is relevant and will be at least until Iowa gets here in two weeks. Don't underestimate the significance of that. ... Sports commentary by Ron Cook
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September 7, 2008
Brian O'Neill
The train truth: We're yearning to ride
You can't fly to Harrisburg from Pittsburgh International Airport anymore, and can't fly to Richmond, Va., either. Why should you? ...
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September 7, 2008
David Shribman
Presidents through the ages
Experience alone does not measure how well a leader fits the times
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September 5, 2008
Tony Norman
The Republican National Convention shows its true colors
According to a piece in yesterday's Washington Post, only 36 of the 2,380 delegates seated at the Republican National Convention are black -- the lowest number in 40 years.
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September 5, 2008
Bob Smizik
Is vaunted defense running on fumes?
By the numbers, the Steelers had the top defense in the NFL last season, allowing the fewest yards. In points allowed, they were second best. Numbers can lie.
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September 4, 2008
Samantha Bennett
Even Olympians need protection
Just when I thought I had successfully ducked the Olympics, I hear something that snaps my head around. It seems not all of the athletic feats in Beijing were televised. ...
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September 4, 2008
Ruth Ann Dailey
Suburban Living: Palin family needs space and grace to live an honorable life
The week opened with a couple of looming storms. Each was met by a surge of common sense and even grace. As both parent and political observer, I'm not sure which was the greater relief. ...
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September 3, 2008
Reg Henry
Gov. Palin, ready to serve (mooseburgers)
Since John McCain announced his wild and crazy choice of Sarah Palin to be his running mate in the presidential election, wild and crazy stuff has been coming out about her. ...
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September 3, 2008
Dan Simpson
The foreign affairs test
Is McCain-Palin or Obama-Biden better prepared to represent us to the rest of the world?
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August 31, 2008
Sally Kalson
Emptying the nest
It's not as bad as I thought it would be, but the dog's pretty upset
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