Finance Commissioner Ken Ivins, started his speech at last nights City Council meeting by telling everyone that it was his 30th Wedding Anniversary.He then went on to talk about the proposed cuts to the community which he says are necessary....
The Weather needs to Change
There is an inmate currently doing a life bid at Clinton Correctional Facilitynamed David Gilbert. He is one of the original members of the subversive 60's radical group, The Weather Underground.A graduate of Columbia University and activist for many years,...
Good bye Norma Jean
Today is the birthday of Marilyn Monroe, the mostglamorous if not the most misunderstood movie starof all time. If you have not seen the Misfits, her last completed movieI suggest that you run to Drive in Movie Store on South...
Joan of Arc-Saint of prisoners, militants and dissenters
On this day May 30th in the year 1431 Joan of Arc just a girl of 19 years of age was burned at the stake by the Catholic Church. She was accused of being a heretic even though she was...
The Terminator
May 27, 2009Dear Governor Schwarzenegger: I am writing to you as a last resort effort to collect what is owed to me by law.My child's father, xxxxxxxxx, owes me almost xxxxxxx dollars in child support arrears. My child support caseworker...
Ruining A Good Thing
By Nancy Muldoon Just as the lead in the Roman's water supply essentially destroyed the Roman Empire, overdevelopment of Saratoga Springs is destroying the beauty and charm of city that is known for health, history and horses.As one of the...
Its Memorial Day NOT Picnic Day Y’all!!
Old GloryBy Nancy MuldoonThe image of the American flag against various landscapes of America can often be one of life's simple pleasures. However, and not just since September 11th, 2001 the flag has become a symbol of elitism and, ultimately...
How To Better Manage Your Money
How to Better Manage Your MoneyBy Nancy Muldoon• Lose your long distance phone company and get a calling card. They can range from $10-$20 dollars depending how many minutes they have on them. You pay for the card up front...
Stepping Over A Dollar To Get To a Dime
Stepping Over a Dollar To Get To A DimeBy Nancy Muldoon The only people who will successfully survive this recession are the ones who have smart money management skills. I am not suggesting that the only people left standing are...
Managerial-Itis
Help Wanted-Managers Need Not ApplyBy Nancy Muldoon In my mind there is no one more blue collar than me. There was a time not so long ago in this country where people who worked for a living were proud to...