Look who’s turning 1! SWRNN celebrates one-year anniversary


Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

While some questioned the idea of starting a business during these difficult economic times, you readers have been very supportive of our efforts and we will continue to work hard to bring you what we believe is the news you need.

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Honest to God


Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

I believe that Christian people understand Christian truth. I am convinced that much of that truth resides in the form of catchy clichés. I am not a fan of clichés; however, I understand that clichés have become clichés because they often contain a certain amount of truth.

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Let’s keep the debate on race focused; no more name-calling


Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

My position stands unchanged. I welcome rational dialogue on my views anytime.

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The short, unhappy career of a 2010 census-taker


Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

I do not know if it was just their disdain of the Constitution, or a knee-jerk reaction to the horrible economic debacle we are in, but some people were appalling.

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Sex, love and America’s Finest City: How to hit (and be hit) on


Monday, July 12th, 2010

Let’s be honest: Just as some men are bad at hitting on women, some women are terrible at being hit on. Here’s how to do it right.

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Castronovo: Taylor Lautner and the Twi-hard motherhood


Monday, July 5th, 2010

Could I be a Twi-hard mom? That is a mom, most likely in her 30s or 40s, who is just as die-hard a fan of the films as the millions of teenage girls are. No, not me.

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The map to righteousness falls short


Friday, July 2nd, 2010

OPINION: If righteousness and ultimately an eternal life in heaven is every person’s purpose, I am afraid the Bible is far from a Thomas Guide to just about anyplace except maybe a mental home.

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Changes needed in Big League, youth soccer


Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Opinion: I was puzzled to witness a sport that had no commentary on the game whatsoever during the match. Equally annoying was the constant blasting of cheap plastic horns — I guess formally called vuvuzelas.

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Castronovo: Missing out on Father’s Day


Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Fifteen years ago my dad had a debilitating stroke that left him completely paralyzed on his left side. And although he survived the stroke, he hasn’t been able to be the Dad he once was.

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Help your kids make the jump into summer camp


Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Read on for ideas on how you can boost your child’s confidence and leave her feeling calmed and capable of handling the challenges of summer camp.

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