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“What kind of "con job" article is this? Columbia gets $400,000 for obesity programs yet we imply that we ...”
“Which schools in Columbia, (elementary through high school), currently have viable Parent Teacher Associations? Maybe use of the $400,000 ...”
“If Columbia is not already doing a good job in addressing obesity among our youngsters, why would throwing another $400 ...”
“You'd have to serve up a ton of chicken livers and mashed potatoes to make 1.23 million dollars ...”
“Dear Donut Lover: God loves all of us "sinners" and just like today's modern police officers, he loves donuts ...”
“The bible did not look highly on "harming or defacing one's body." Prior to Judaic-Christian writings, tatoos were big ...”
“I am certain that the word "handicapped" is not used to imply or considered derogatory or insulting to everyone. Political ...”
“Dear 1-K, (if that's your real name): What do you stand for? Integration, segragation, reverse-discrimination, diversification or cooperation? Obviously ...”
“Of course I meant 549 more thank yous. I'm a better eater than a mathematician. (Must've been too ...”
“My personal thanks to John Fischer for freeing up his restaurant and preparing such a great holiday meal. It was ...”
“Jason: Thanks for correcting my spelling of Nowell's. I speak to my neighbors more than I write, and I ...”
“When Knowle's closed their store down around 5 years back, one reason given was that shoplifting and employees being ...”
“Chuck: Amongst other things, I walked with the "brothers and sisters" during the MLK days, peacefully advocated for the end ...”
“John Schultz, Where is my hypocrisy? Please be more specific regarding Ray Shapiro's hypocrisy concerning finding a solution to ...”
“In response to N. Brassen: I don't think my premise is narrow-minded. It's based on traditional family values ...”
“It's not a civil right issue, it's a moral issue. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2001906890_gaycivilrights19m.html ...”
“Well, there goes all that "extra" money for our kids' education. I hope every casino closes down and we go ...”
“The meeting I attended 3 months ago, with the St. Louis CIT training officer, conveyed that the use of any ...”
“The Myles family are good people. I always liked the way they had the store set up. Not enough "foot ...”
“Maybe one of the lost video games was Mr. Thurman's favorite. The one that teaches parents how to progressively ...”
“So let me get this straight. Paulson sold a "bill of goods" packaged as a 700 billion dollar "rescue program ...”
“Close them all down!”
“What was the equipment violation?”
“This is your brain. This is your brain when your birth mom and dad do drugs...”
“Gerbe's, off Broadway, had to get an on-premises security guard when the "North of Broadway" Knowles closed down and ...”
“"A salt with a deadly beverage!"”
“If your children lack emotional maturity, can't read, don't understand language, refuse to follow directions, resent authority, see ...”
“A Mr. Jett wants to form some organized group in support of Officer Brotemarkle. All residents interested in conveying their ...”
“Who will these people listen to? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87nNUGvEk-8”
“Did this group of misguided cop "blamers" get a protest permit? Do they expect the city to provide hot lunches ...”
“Maybe the dispute was over who's turn it was to make the coffee...”
“Great photo, if it's meant to enrage and help carry their message of hate. A large photo of the ...”
“Save your money. The house always wins... http://casinowatch.org/loss_limit/nixon_letter.html”
“Mr. Charles Dudley Jr.- My answer to your question is, "because my opinion is important to me..." And in my ...”
“I feel creepy. This is definitely not a human interest story. There must be a thin line between jounalism and ...”
“Greg is idealistic and hopeful. I too hope that an Obama administration unites this country more than it divides. He ...”
“Hardcore hate monger bigotted racists will not back off of their fears, big-egos, blaming and finger-pointing towards those who have ...”
“Oh My God. I didn't know he's black! Can I take my vote back now or do I ...”
“Yet, as McCain and Barack Obama vie for every last vote as Election Day draws near, Clark isn’t saying ...”
“Betcha "W" approves of a President Palin scenario... http://news.bostonherald.com/news/national/politics/2008/view/2008_09_08_Dick_Cheney_sees_nothing_stopping_Palin_from_doing_job/”
“Hey Ayn: I do what I can, how I can, when I can, for who I can. Your request for ...”
“Don't bother going to Jeff City on Monday, unless you're a "hard-core" Republican and think that your President ...”
“Ayn: Nice come back... scorn /skɔrn/Pronunciation[skawrn] –noun 1. open or unqualified contempt; disdain: His face and attitude ...”
“Is nothing sacred? May the "Diabetes God" and "Godess of Tooth Decay" avenge these two victims of violent Halloween crimes ...”
“Columbia police do not think the students intended to use the explosive devices at school or to harm anyone. --But ...”
“Ayn: I am appreciative and in awe of any person who is fortunate to avoid the trappings of substance abuse ...”
“Seems like this 73 year old "unlicensed firearms dealer" got off pretty easy. There was no mention of "ammo" in ...”
“Hey, Ayn: Teen pregnancies pose a lot of problems to a lot of people. Especially to the young girls who ...”
“P.O.- I am very serious about my opinion on how the gangsta rap aficionados are effected by that media ...”
“"A dozen anti-Barack Obama detractors were outnumbered by the scores of supporters who turned out to see the candidate..." The ...”
“"Columbia Families Bring Children To Experience Obama, Rally" (with a large photo of what appears to be a mixed racial ...”
“Mr. Overeem: I am very aware that there are far more law-abiding students at Hickman. I am also aware that ...”
“Looks to me like the Jordan family doesn't like being left out of the media and/or the action ...”
“Are people in Ashland still allowed to vote? Maybe your signs went into a redistribution pool? Were they replaced with ...”
“Are they still allowing these "kids" out into the community during lunch-times, etc? Maybe it's time for there to ...”
“...Nauser also said she hopes children who have unsafe or undesirable home environments can get resources or help... I like ...”
“Ayn: I'd like to enlighten you. I suggest that you read the following local blog, from time to time ...”
“Would this make a good "sensitivity" training video for officials assigned at Hickman or is it too excessive? http://www ...”
“If a "clarification" ammendment ensures English as the "official" language than we should proceed with it. Non-English speaking citizens would ...”
“Palin to campaign in Cape Girardeau Oh goody! I wonder what she's going to wear...”
“Vote no on Proposition A and show the casino industry that the house doesn't always win! http://casinowatch.org ...”
“Protecting the concept of traditional marriage as the union between a man and a woman is essential for the survival ...”
“http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Oct/20081026News007.asp”
“I suggest people read as much as they can from Cosby, and his supporters, on the subject of why such ...”
“Respect and support your school resource officer and he/she will support you...”
“I came across the following "Chuck" post in the Trib and thought it might be helpful to post it here ...”
“Some guy posted an interesting approach to getting parents and kids in trouble some corrective behavior modification. I think it ...”
“Yea John, I checked out info on Marlon immediately after I made some reactive comments on his slanted "out of ...”
“I think I'll vote for the young, well educated Senator from Hawaii and not for the old grumpy shell ...”
“Nice article about those pesky trees. But what about the invasion of illegal aliens from Mexico? "Stop the spread!"”
“Just another example why 4 year olds should give up smoking! Kudos to the non-attending parents and the diligent care ...”
“She's not innocent. She interfered with official police/adult business and should have not placed herself in jeopardy regardless ...”
“I watched the Hickman teenagers fight video and noticed that there was a woman trying to hold back Diamond "in ...”
“I watched the Hickman teenagers fight video and noticed that there was a woman trying to hold back Diamond "in ...”
“I watched the Hickman teenagers fight video and noticed that there was a woman trying to hold back Diamond "in ...”
“said James Hacking III, attorney for the student, Diamond Thrower. "There is no compelling reason for him to be there ...”
“Ms. Hale, You are one smart woman and an eloquent writer. Thank you for seeing this "school violence" issue through ...”
“Officer Brotemarkle should be immediately removed from Hickman, given a medal for "shutting down" a dangerous fight and given a ...”
“http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec04/cosby_7-15.html”
“I watched the Hickman teenagers fight video and noticed that there was a woman trying to hold back Diamond "in ...”
“Jeff Tanzer, Don't accuse a man's birth place is not as documented, unless you can prove it. You ...”
“I've discovered that the Missourian site will not transfer you to the site I had intended. You may need ...”
“Maybe the following will help enlighten those parents who can read... http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainme...cosby_7-15.html”
“The following blog is suggested reading for all Columbia care-givers, challenged individuals, politicians and employers. http://ccfda.blogspot.com/”
“Officer Brotemarkle should be removed from Hickman; via a medal and a promotion!”
“Shame on the parents and teenagers, from Hickman, for signing a petition to ruin the life of a dedicated, capable ...”
“A "closed-campus" for all of Columbia serves as a preventative and corrective measure. It can and will be done as ...”
“{Use of Taser on woman a success, police say} The Police can "say" whatever they want. Just because no one ...”
“When dogs or cats are in a fight, you have the option of just hanging back and watch them destroy ...”
“Fritz Laun: I could be wrong, but do you attend Rock Bridge High School? You might feel that your crowd ...”
“Barnett said. In the past, any decision to close campus during lunch hours has been made by individual schools. Hickman ...”
“Proper netting would have secured the area. Crisis Intervention Trained officers would have saved this guy from a "shocking" experience.”
“Two things could have improved the following situation. 1. The fire department setting up a safety net. 2. Crisis Intervention ...”
“I drove a neighbor of mine to a NAMI meeting last night and sat in to hear a presentation from ...”
“Does the city of Columbia "partner" with any other nonprofit 501c3 agency in the same manner it has or intends ...”
“It was a great turn-out and a great speech. Biden will make a great Vice President. Obama will make a ...”
“Why the fancy word? It doesn't seem to fit the job description. Maybe he means city government/private business ...”
“The city should be promoting solar electric roofing panels on all new construction and replacement roofing in the private housing ...”
“Transportation workers throughout Columbia could learn a thing or two from the exemplary service oriented Mr. Umstattd. He is the ...”
“"It's not as simple as that." Policy changes and maximizing resources is! The "humane" society is far from being ...”
“I would support the Humane Society if they had a "no kill" policy. Maybe a city pound is the best ...”
“FYI: http://casinowatch.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/the-laughable-idea-of-a-casino-spending-8-million-in-an-effort-to-%e2%80%9chelp-schools%e2%80%9d/”
“FYI: http://casinowatch.org/loss_limit/lawsuit_challenges_yesforschoolsfirst.html”
“Anything that comes from collusion between the government and casino gambling policies is 1st going to benefit the casino owners ...”
“Hey, I didn't push your beloved Jared off the bridge. If you want to do something constructive, speak to ...”
“Unfortunately, Columbia is becoming less and less a user-friendly town.”
“I agree. I tried to get to the post office on Walnut from campus and it took me half an ...”
“I was "down by the river" 3 weeks ago and again tonight. It's gotten worse. Erosion is destroying the ...”
“Granting a permit to parade, around the state's capitol building, does not endorce the beliefs or actions of any ...”
“Any group, with money, should not be allowed to rent the College's arena. What's next? A White supremist ...”
“Is this newsworthy or an advertisement? Do they offer "salt free" items as well as "bad service?"”
“Weird J Nixonovitch?”
“Newsworthy or free advertisement?”
“Whatever happened to the idea that if you can't afford an attorney then the courts will appoint you one ...”
“What events would you like to see in the city? I'd like to see the Twilight Festival return as ...”
“If the street level units along Park Avenue were rehabed, or other one story homes elsewhere, became wheelchair or scooter ...”
“Let Habitat for Humanity partner with the city of Columbia. Insist that these rehabs are well insulated and as "green-friendly ...”
“Newman dead at 83,--Loved his performance in, "The Sting" along with Redford and Robert Shaw. (Shaw played "Quint" in ...”
“Gee, I hope and pray St. Louis' new school superintendent does a better job with his massive youth population then ...”
“Tanner: I've been known to do a lot of things just to make a point. There's also power ...”
“When I heard about the national Pagan Pride Day, I thought that it looked like something that Columbia needed," Wise ...”
“Once Flat Branch Park started having family oriented activities on Thursday, Twilight Festival nights, attendance around 9th street dropped significantly ...”
“These areas seem to have had an increase in crime. Good lots for section 8 developers and "slum lords!" How ...”
“To- Chuck Dudley, Jr. "You're smarter than the average bear!" From- Ranger Smith”
“How many eligible-aged voters are unregistered? That's a number which would have some meaning to me. Either way, make ...”
“Geraldine Anne Ferraro (born August 26, 1935) is an attorney and a Democratic politician and a former member of the ...”
“I'm not voting for the McCain/Palin ticket not because of the Palin points you've insinuated in your ...”
“While i understand "Leroy's" concern, a site which uses your own name ensures the integrity of the site. I ...”
“Leroy Jenkems September 23, 2008 | 1:09 p.m. "My question for Mr. Jenkems is, Why don't you feel ...”
“Make sure your laces are tied when you serve up your ball!”
“--Been noticing more informercials, in the wee early morning hours, encouraging women to purchase there own personal taser. Wouldn't ...”
“Thank you, Bob, for bringing a "national security" issue to the forefront. America's lack of ingenuity and greed amongst ...”
“The city manager must be more concerned about keeping "Bob the Builder "in the green," through Parks and Rec constructions ...”
“I don't understand this article, so I'll ask some questions... In a recent interview, Capt. Zim Schwartze of ...”
“Chuck--The form does no good to anyone unless the exec. director of the Humane Society hasn't a clue about ...”
“Kudos to the lounge owners to cancel an event which catered to some undesireables. Smart move, unless they were looking ...”
“Leroy--It's not the city's "job" or MU's "job" to get the students to class. It's the ...”
“That's what you get for closing down Athena on Locust. A new location/hangout for the "gang" mentality.”
“The college should be taking better care of their students. MU could run their own perimeter shuttle service. Why should ...”
“During my college years, I traveled across the country on my summers off. In one town, my car broke down ...”
“I don't underatand why the city needs to build a park in every little private development. It should be ...”
“Student arrested on suspicion of bringing knife to Rock Bridge High School Saturday, September 13, 2008 | 3:09 p.m ...”
“Why would Paulsell throw up his hands and walk away from a group of people paying him $177,000 for ...”
“The private tanning salon should never had been approved in the first place. If the University wanted to provide this ...”
“I'm proud of my town's leadership to deny a permit to this group which perpetuates hate and hate-crimes ...”
“"Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging ...”
“P.S.- Dear USNN USNN: We use our real names on this site!”
“"the right to peaceably assemble!" When was the last time you remember a peaceable nutzy event? http://www.youtube.com ...”
“Violent crime will always be a hot topic. A rally to demonstrate one's unity against violent crime is a ...”
“Side walks are not user friendly and we're busy taking care of seasonal bike riders and the occassional jogger ...”
“Any Hate group which historically basis its marches, protests and picketing to instigate, promote, intimidate and perpetuate violence could be ...”
“I apologize if my source was wrong concerning matching dollars... http://www.transportationchoice.org/a4bp_index.html A Recent Federal Bill ...”
“"Let someone else pay for it? Why? It's our trash!" --It's not my trash. You pay for it ...”
“A "squeaky tight" budget should not have room for a new $5,000 expenditure for garbage cans. One woman's ...”
“Seems like a lot of money is being wasted on campus when "free" condoms have been available from Planned Parenthood ...”
“Wow, two in a row. How'd this one leave the scene of the crime? By pogo-stick? Most banks have ...”
“At the very least, I suggest that Parks & Rec place a memorial wreath and plaque on the bridge where these ...”
“LOUD MUSIC COMING FROM HIS VEHICLE!!! I never heard of such a thing...(It's about time vehicular ghetto blasters ...”
“Yes, it was a tragic event. But it was no accident. If you jump off a cliff and crack your ...”
“Was this a copy-cat robbery or did the CPD catch this guy as he drove his bicycle up from Florida ...”
“Teenagers have been jumping off this "boardwalk-bridge" into the lake all summer long. It's been ruining the Stephen's ...”
“Hey Becky--I noticed that this is your first comment to appear on the Missourian. I'm new myself, but I ...”
“----"What it boiled down to was downtown is a different place now than it was 19 years ago and there ...”
“The feds gave Columbia $25 million for a bicycle program and millions were given to help Katrina evacuees. Maybe someone ...”
“It's a good way to put money into the pockets of those who make money by doing studies. Councilwoman ...”
“Jon- Thanks for setting me straight. As a city boy from the East coast I was "feeling empty inside" mainly ...”
“http://www.horses-and-horse-information.com/articles/0198bye.shtml It was so much easier when we fed our dogs Ken-L Ration and ...”
“When I was young I always wanted a pony. They told me I couldn't have one. I feel so ...”
“Jail might be too good a place for this guy, however at least now he'll be a sitting duck ...”
“I can't afford the ARC now and I don't know Jamaca from Adam, but I'd be happy ...”
“I commend all the guys who make the sacrifice and become teachers. From someone who's been there, I suggest ...”
“Am I out of my mind or is this the same Boone Hospital that closed down their great in-patient MH ...”
“Welcome back, kids! Hope you all had a good summer vacation. Listen to your teachers and play nice in the ...”
“I would have enjoyed the photo more if the incoming sophmore waiting around was helping to lighten the load of ...”
“I looked at the Mesaba web-site for ticket prices. I was directed to the Northwest airlines web-site. While it is ...”
“Where were agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully when we needed them? "GORILLA MY DREAMS, I LOVE YOU."”
“How exclusive and how far south from "the district" is this subdivision called the Cascades? What current program, service or ...”
“I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse! (Or at least a dozen or so cheeseburgers.)”
“The horse race for P&R's on-site adaptive program at Paquin is heading towards the finish line! Two reporters ...”
“Good news indeed! Sounds like the Chairman of the City's Disability Commission conveyed to the City Council exactly what ...”
“Why did Dr. Chase ignore the drug problems and racial tensions that exist in our public schools? Just another example ...”
“When the sewer guys and the heavy laborers retire, we'll need the right kind of women to replace them ...”
“The difference between dogs and cats? You return home after a long day and your dog meets you at the ...”
“I think it's time to leave my car unlocked with my pitbull sleeping in the back seat. Surprise-surprise-surprise!”
“An August 6th. memo from our city manager/staff endorsed by Parks&Rec's executive director, Mike Hood, reveals a ...”
“Government programs that pay women to have babies out of wedlock only encourage more babies and undermine family values and ...”
“Youngsters using disposal condoms for disposal relationships...you go girl!”
“Unemployment figures only show the number of people recently and currently recieving unemployment benefits from the "Employment Security" office. I ...”
“It seems to me that when a formerly illegal activity, (gambling), becomes a part of government regulation, greed kicks in ...”
“Oh, by the way, check out the Pickensplan website.”
“There's an interesting article from 3/16/05 on the msnbc web under "OPEC says it has lost control ...”
“Ed, you said exactly what I was feeling. Thank you for putting it so eloquently. All too often "mainstramers" treat ...”
“If the price of gas warrants a fare increase, then maybe it's time to convert these buses to burn ...”
“A "good parent" includes his or her adult son or daughter in their life. Likewise, a "good" son or daughter ...”