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OVERHEARD ON THE WEB: PARKING EDITION
Here is what some people are saying online about stories in the Destin Log.Homeowner objects after getting ticketed for blocking sidewalk — By: curt I have been a resident of Destin since 2001. I didn’t think Destin had a sidewalk parking... Full story
EDITORIAL: Giving thanks: A kinder, gentler online commentary
We regularly publish anonymous opinions that can be critical of everything from the planes in the sky to the sand on the beach, but for its Thanksgiving Day edition The Log wants to pass on the griping and showcase the grateful. Recently on our Web ... Full story
Rain barrels are an inexpensive way to collect rainwater.
EARTH TALK: Collecting rain water from your gutters' downspouts is a no-brainer
Dear EarthTalk: How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- Brian Smith   For most of us, the rain that falls on our roof runs off into the ground or the sewer system. But if you’re motivated ... Full story
JUST PLAIN TALK: An investing lesson gleaned from Mother Nature
The snake did not hesitate and slipped into the cold water of Morrison Springs. Fear is the default emotion when I see a snake, but this was different. It was serene and beautiful watching the green snake glide across the stream. I steered the bow o... Full story
Never buy a Rolex from someone who is out of breath
RON HART
Forced to spend a rare weekend in Atlanta during what has been a monsoon season in my beloved South (translation, no golf), I watched Sunday morning TV for the first time in years. Just as I remembered, it was full of worship services. The elite med... Full story
Government takeover of health care is in the ICU
RON HART
“If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait till it is free.” -- P.J. O’Rourke  It turns out that President Obama can no longer have everything he wants.  Still, he is not giving up on government-controlled health ca... Full story
Let us honor the sacrifice some make in doing their jobs
EDITORIAL Sept. 5
Friday marks the eighth year since 9/11. And while many of us will celebrate a three-day weekend, many others will not. Members of the military continue to search for Osama bin Laden and members of the Al Qaida cells who planned and executed that fat... Full story
PROSE & CONRAD: Quayle is looking smarter every day
It was bad enough having spent a goodly portion of the summer being referred to as a brown-shirted piece of Astroturf without Obama pulling this stunt.  In the rambling dog days of health care, beginning with Michael Jackson’s $100k month... Full story
Letters to the Editor Sept. 5
No library? Thank you for your editorial last week concerning the closing of the Library on Saturdays. Surely there must be a better solution. While I understand about the economy and the need to trim the budget, I do not understand why Saturday wa... Full story
OUR OPINION: Media types shouldn't hype the weather just to have something to say
Last weekend’s appearance of Tropical Storm Claudette and Hurricane Bill’s menacing presence in the Atlantic are reminders that when there are storms in Atlantic basin, it’s bad for business. Most tourists don’t want to come t... Full story
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