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COMMENTARY

Lots of things to consider when planting rain garden

As a gardener, I absolutely loved the article Rain gardens filter stormwater (SN 7/21) and think it was really well written and written with a lot of enthusiasm. I loved the quote from Ann Hancock especially, and the fact you went straight to the sources of Patricia Pennell and Dan Christian. I have one exception with the article.

COMMENTARY

Plan to revise state constitution needs work

Some genius thought it would be a great idea to post a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the United Auto Workers Web site outlining the Democrats’ plan to take over Michigan. Now, their secret has been exposed to the world.

COMMENTARY

Overhaul of Republican Party will help win election in fall

The Republican Party, originally associated with the likes of Abraham Lincoln, is in shambles today. Its underlying philosophy, practiced by people like former president Ronald Reagan, has been completely undermined by the new crop of neoconservatives who rather resemble statist totalitarians than anything else. The republican brand needs to be repackaged anew if it’s to have any significance in American politics for the next generation.

COMMENTARY

Iraq's future ruined by past

It is becoming increasingly clear with each passing day that Iraq has been broken and it will not glue back together. And with each fresh report of a militia attack or bombing, it seems less and less likely that Iraq will be able to continue as it was. The country is now divided bitterly against religious lines that are thousands of years old. The Shiite-Sunni rivalry was only barely contained by Baathist totalitarianism, and Iraq’s current power vacuum has given rise to a battle for power centuries in the making.

NEWS

Police Brief 07/23/08

Two lifeguards at the IM Sports-West swimming pool had a number of items stolen Friday between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

The battle is on

The 2008 presidential campaign promises to be one of the most memorable in United States history, and the Mitten State is emerging as a key battleground for both presidential candidates. Michigan has voted for a Democratic candidate in the past four presidential elections, but the margin of victory has been increasingly slim.

MICHIGAN

Local city hosts largest scout outing in U.S.

Haslett — Boy and Girl Scout troops from more than 20 countries gathered Tuesday afternoon at Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St. in Haslett, for a day dedicated to forming international friendships and working for better global understanding.

NEWS

Former football player pleads guilty

Former MSU cornerback-wide receiver T.J. Williams plead guilty to larceny today, in connection with last April’s robbery of an MSU student outside L & L Food Center, 6075 N. Hagadorn Road.

SPORTS

Newman headed to Masters after win

As a Spartan, junior golfer Jack Newman has plenty of green attire in his closet. But now the 20-year-old has the opportunity to win golf’s ultimate green article of clothing — the fabled green jacket, which is given to the winner of the Masters Tournament.

COMMENTARY

Chain texts too annoying, costly

Many cell phone users have mastered the art of text messaging. Even my parents — who are well over 50 — have learned how to contact me by text when they can’t reach me by phone. It might take them 20 minutes to compose the text message and they might correctly spell out every word, but eventually I receive their “I love you” and “good luck” wishes.

MICHIGAN

Rain gardens filter stormwater

Rain gardens are popping up all over Michigan, including the Lansing area, and their benefits go beyond their aesthetic appeal — they also absorb and filter stormwater that typically flows into storm drains, rivers and lakes, taking pollutants with them.

FEATURES

Word on the street

What type of role do you think Heath Ledger’s death had in people coming to see “The Dark Knight?”

FEATURES

'Dark Knight' breaks national, local records

The long awaited Batman sequel “The Dark Knight,” broke box office and local movie theater records when it flew into cinemas across the United States, collecting more than $155.3 million in it’s opening weekend, said Pat O’Boyle, the promotions and marketing manager for NCG Cinemas, 2500 Showtime Dr. in Lansing.

NEWS

Police Brief 07/22/08

A cell phone was stolen from the University Club women’s locker room last Sunday around 5 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.