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Press Talk: Ask a kid about honesty

Honesty, for so many of us, is an elusive thing.

Press Talk: Little support for the M&M boys?

Nada. OK, that's the answer, but I should let you know the question for those not following the magical mayhem tour the M&M boys are on over at the county building.

Press Talk: A chat with Sen. Ann Rivers

On Monday, the special legislative session will be in session and — wait!

Press Talk: Crazy times in the Couv!

With apologies to Quiet Riot:

Press Talk: What's the buzz? It's Madore!

Five months ago — before County Commissioner David Madore took his newly won seat — I wrote a column suggesting the smooth sailing was over:

Press Talk: Of Watergate, awards & stress

Discovery TV is running a documentary, "All the President's Men," which -- as most of us know -- is that Watergate thing.

Press Talk: Bring on the rainmakers

The founder of USA Today, Al Neuharth, was a rainmaker.

Press Talk: Deposits are on empty

How did government get in the mess it's in? I was trying to figure it out when I thought of Stephen Covey and his view of the emotional bank account.

Press Talk: Where do we go from here?

The signs — if you look close enough — are everywhere.

Press Talk: 'What's up with that' class

Good morning, class. I'm Professor Brancaccio, and we're trying something a little new this semester. It's a course titled: "What's up with that?"

Press Talk: A good soul and light rail

We lost a good friend and former Columbian colleague last week when Kathie Durbin died after a long battle with cancer. She was 68.

Press Talk: Leavitt strikes the pose

When Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt walks into a room, you know he's there. He's a handsome young chap with an easy smile and a structure fit from hours in the gym.