Birmingham meets Banksy
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Original post by Brendan
A bout of bumbershoot umbrage
Consider the umbrella. Have you ever met anyone who looked completely at ease with one? I don’t know about you, but speaking for myself, I’d almost rather just get wet than mess around with an umbrella.
Original post by telegram.com- Opinion
Donkey days in Denver
Party conventions these days are essentially stage-managed beauty contests because they no longer serve to select the nominees for president. That decision is made during seemingly endless primaries and caucuses, and the delegates merely rubber-stamp the choice. The challenge for the Democrats this year is to showcase Barack Obama and persuade the voters that he is presidential material, a task that appears more difficult today than just a couple of months ago.
Original post by telegram.com- Opinion
Short on science
The new discharge permit issued by federal regulators for the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District a week ago brought a flood of criticism from municipal officials, members of the state Legislature and our congressional delegation - with good reason. The stringent new discharge limits on phosphorus and nitrogen seem to be based not on science but on bureaucratic convenience.
Original post by telegram.com- Opinion
Palin steps up
The selection of first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate has confirmed Sen. John McCain’s reputation for independence and unpredictability, while pushing the Republican Party in a new, forward-looking direction.
Original post by telegram.com- Opinion
City is building a potential cesspool
Another cesspool. After the city gets rid of one mistake, the reflecting pool (cesspool) that really never reflected anything but leaves, trash and what have you, the city is at it again.
Original post by telegram.com- Opinion
Renovation of golf course valuable to city
As I read about the budgetary restraints the Parks and Recreation Department must adhere to, my thoughts drifted to the remodeling of the clubhouse at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course. Due to a cost-savings approach and the application of thrifty economic principles, the progress has been slow, yet meticulously effective. Utilization of Worcester Technical High School students in a learning environment, donations and labor provided by Sheriff Guy W. Glodis’ inmates labor program, have contribute
Original post by telegram.com- Opinion
Don’t hire flaggers; end police detail abuse
The governor is right to address wasteful spending on the state-controlled roadway projects, but replacing police officers with flaggers on roadways with less than a 45-mile- per-hour speed limit doesn’t address the real cost issues. This plan is merely a smoke screen to protect the special interest groups.
Original post by telegram.com- Opinion