Commonwealth Journal--Columns http://www.somerset-kentucky.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:39:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_118163935.html You don’t have to break the bank to help save the environment http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_118163935.html column Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:51:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_007105603.html 2008 needs new song lyrics like ‘a needle needs a vein’ http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_007105603.html Guest Opinion Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_002100557.html Reflecting on Pulaski’s history http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_002100557.html A look back at Somerset and Pulaski County. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:03:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_337093003.html Justice in the Dark: Public accessibility in juvenile proceedings http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_337093003.html A Louisiana judge’s decision to open to the public the upcoming re-trial of one of the juvenile Jena 6 defendants has prompted renewed interest in the transparency of juvenile court proceedings. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_323120055.html Pardon me, where do we go from here? http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_323120055.html View From the Bench Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:34:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_316113613.html You don’t have to distort truth to help pets http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_316113613.html Column Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:47:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_309095058.html Bad Idea of the Year: The San Francisco Shoot’em Up http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_309095058.html Opinion Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:55:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_302095553.html Anti-harassment laws regarding hunters snare protestors http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_302095553.html An increasing number of cases involving hunter anti-harassment laws are winding their way through state and federal courts. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:40:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_295084607.html When the Lifeline Fails http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_295084607.html Despite the professionalism of nearly every emergency dispatcher, now and again, mistakes are made. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_290101855.html CATS Scores: How important are they? http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_290101855.html What makes a school — or a school district — a good one? Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:18:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_253091939.html Estate planning for your dog ... or cat ... or gerbil ... http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_253091939.html Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:06:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_247090650.html With alcohol vote comes responsibility http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_247090650.html The last time I dined at the Harbor Restaurant, a petition had already been submitted... Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:05:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_247090550.html The Unauthorized (but surprisingly common) Practice of Law http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_247090550.html Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:33:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_239083405.html ‘Bad Newz’ for Falcons’ star Michael Vick http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_239083405.html Atlanta Falcon star Michael Vick is scheduled to plead guilty on Aug. 27 in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to charges stemming from a dog fighting conspiracy. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:45:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_232094520.html Domestic laws need bolstering http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/columns/local_story_232094520.html An estimated 15 percent of all domestic violence incidents involve the use of weapons. Research also suggests the mere presence of firearms dramatically increases the risk that a death will occur.