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Obama should've chosen Phelps as running mate

by David Hall

Last week's Democratic National Convention in Denver showcased the first time many Americans got a glimpse of Barack Obama's running mate, Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware. (4) comments

Materialism distracting from what really matters

As a retail worker at an area mall, I had an up-close and personal view of Black Friday last year and am still wondering: what in the world happened to good will toward men, 'tis the season to be jolly and all that other stuff the holidays are supposed to be about? Was Wal-Mart's Black Friday sale really worth trampling a New York man to death? Were people so consumed with greed that they didn't notice the pregnant woman, who later had a miscarriage, on the floor? It doesn't make sense to me. (0) comments

Death should be about going out in style

by David Hall

Buried in a casket bearing the logo of the New York Yankees? No, it's not the fate of Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig. It could be your Uncle Sal if he's willing to pony up the dough. According to a Dec. 15 article in The New York Times by Francis X. Clines, the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown, N. (0) comments

Letter to the Editor: Fort Worth not looking out after its citizens

by Louis A. McBee

I am the treasurer of Fort Worth Citizens for Responsible Government and editor of our electronic newsletter. I would like to thank Katie for the article and the Daily Skiff for printing subject matter that is deadly accurate concerning what we citizens must deal with on a daily basis when we try to protect our families and property from an uncaring Fort Worth management staff, some council members, the mayor and their connections to the natural gas exploration/production industry. (0) comments

iTunes subscription service would have ups, downs

by Sarai Brinker

On several Internet sites, such as CNET, Mac Insider and Wired, rumors have started cropping up once again about a potential subscription service for Apple's iTunes program. (1) comment

24-hour library convenient for odd-hour students

by Bibek Bhandari

If you're one of those people, like I am, who remembers the assignment for the next class at 2 a.m. and suddenly realizes your friendly computer has betrayed you, there's no need to panic. (0) comments

U.S. not in as bad of shape as Obama says

by Max Landman

Barack Obama's speech last week at the Democratic National Convention was no doubt a good one. It accomplished what he wanted: inspiring Americans with powerful themes, appealing for noble causes. He demonstrated, once again, how his rhetorical prowess eclipses that of virtually every modern politician, sending the 80,000 in attendance into a frenzy of adoration. (3) comments