Category: Humor
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An Epidemic of Stars and Medals Inflation
by Thomas M. Moncure, Jr. We live in a time when every kid gets a trophy just for participating. Grade inflation has made C’s obsolete … where we still have grades. Awards shows seemingly appear on TV every week. And – if the last session is any indication – every person and organization in Virginia…
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Barbie, Liars, and Newspapers Circling the Drain
by Kerry Dougherty Warning: I’m a tad grouchy today. You see, I’m a hyperactive gym rat who hasn’t worked out since last Tuesday and has been slowed down by surgery. That happened Wednesday, by the way, when a skilled orthopedic surgeon sawed off part of my leg. In other words, I’ve had way too much…
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There Were Giants in the Earth
If one gets off the interstates and four-lane highways, there are interesting things to see along the roads of Virginia. This fellow watches over traffic on Rt. 45 between Farmville and Cumberland Courthouse.
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The Elephant in the Room Has a Welcome Sense of Humor
by James C. Sherlock University of Virginia President James Ryan announced today that he oversaw an important effort to solve one of the University’s most pressing problems. No, not anything you can imagine. He announced that he and, of course, a committee, have officially changed the logo of that school from UVA to … wait…