Clips: "The Anti-Rebels" These two young conservatives have plenty to say about pretty much everything. They're hoping the world's listening. Delaware Today, August 2004 "The Rich, Accomplished, Powerful Black Elite" Delaware's upper-class African Americans are often torn between enjoying their success and fulfilling their social responsibilities. Delaware Today, June 2004 "Lessons from the Armchair" The author shares words of wisdom from Dad. Delaware Today, June 2004 "A Hand in Victory" It's been 50 years since the most important civil-rights decision of the 20th century — and Delaware played an important part in the ruling. Delaware Today, May 2004 "Not Too Sharp" (PDF: 52 K) The author fondly remembers a boyhood game in which participants hurled knives at one another. Delaware Today, April 2004 "The Big Toast" With the right prodding, even the most mischievous best man can be saved from giving a mortifying speech. Delaware Today Bride, February 2004 "Forgotten Photos" If you or your parents were among the thousands of people photographed by Willard Stewart during the '50s, '60s and '70s, Stewart's family is looking for you. Delaware Today, February 2004 "Saving Face" (PDF: 100 K) A boy with a glaring tumor on his face receives an operation at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, but can the surgery change his life? Delaware Today, January 2004 "The $181,000 Bus Stop" (PDF: 153 K) 1st Place, 2004 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest (Enterprise Reporting) Why did a plain-looking DART bus stop on Route 13 cost taxpayers more than $181,000? Delaware Today, December 2003 "Criminal Patients" The dilemma of the Hippocratic Oath: Giving criminal patients unprejudiced medical care, while protecting oneself and others from harm. Delaware Today, October 2003 "Innovative Architecture" (PDF: 1 MB) Even Delaware's traditionally conservative architecture has room for a few gems of modern design. Delaware Today, August 2003 "Shaun, Inc." (PDF: 140 K) In which the author, enticed by Delaware's renowned business laws, incorporates himself. Delaware Today, July 2003 "Not-So-Easy Street" Rehoboth Beach's three-year Streetscape improvement project will give residents and tourists a nicer Rehoboth Avenue, but it's hit business owners at the worst possible time. Delaware Today, June 2003 "Obsolete?" Public libraries embrace their biggest competition — the Internet, mega-chain bookstores and new media — and use them as selling points. Delaware Today, June 2003 "Simple Medicine" Dover's Amish shun health insurance and state and federal aid. Faced with the rising costs of health care, families look to the community for help. Delaware Today, May 2003 "Funky Chicken" 1st Place, 2004 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest (Humorous column) In which the author recounts his year as the University of Delaware's biggest fan: a 6-foot-4-inch giant blue hen. Delaware Today, March 2003 "Funny Business" After years as the Phillie Phanatic, Dave Raymond bececame an entrepreneur with a corporate mentality. But don't ask him to wear a tie. Delaware Today, March 2003 "Almost Legal" Illegal Mexican immigrants can access U.S. services with a new quasi-legal ID card issued by the Mexican government. Delaware Today, February 2003 "Urban Legacy" 1st Place, 2004 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest (Personality Profile) James Gilliam founded the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League at age 78, after already logging half a century of social service. And he's not finished yet ... Delaware Today, January 2003 "A Fallen Star" 1st Place, 2003 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest (Personality Profile) When Pearl Harbor was bombed on Dec. 7, 1941, Admiral Husband Kimmel got blamed. Now, his only surviving son struggles to clear his father's name. Delaware Today, December 2002 "Murder for Hire" 2nd Place, 2003 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest (Feature Writing) When an attempted murder landed Michael Koenig of Oak Orchard in prison, he hired a hitman to kill the two key witnesses to the shooting. But the hitman he contracted had other plans. Delaware Today, December 2002 "Top Family Doctors 2002: Making a Difference" Philanthropy comes in many forms, and physicians are a generous bunch. We've profiled four primary-care doctors who view medicine as a service project. Delaware Today, November 2002 "Top Family Doctors 2002: Building Rapport" Having a trusted relationship with a family doctor is a joy, and it may even make you a better patient. Delaware Today, November 2002 "Top Family Doctors 2002: The Doctor Will See You — Now" Restructured office visits with "open access" and evening hours eliminate the wait and let patients and doctors use their time more efficiently. Delaware Today, November 2002 "Preparing for Terror" A basement command center surrounded by Smyrna farmland will become Mission Control in the event of a terrorist emergency in Delaware. Delaware Today, September 2002 "Charity Cases" Donating to charity is a good thing, but make sure you know where your money goes. Delaware Today, September 2002 "Hitting It Big" — This column does not contain the letter "e." In which our author avoids boozing (but not gambling) on his birthday. Delaware Today, August 2002 "More Bang for Your Buck" A push toward interactive, family-friendly exhibits and the hiring of a new director signal a change of identity for Hagley Museum and Library. Delaware Today, July 2002 "Dirty Little Secrets" Ten ongoing threats to Delaware's environment. Delaware Today, May 2002 "Clicking with Your Kids" A local Web site provides important health information for parents, teens and kids, and it's all just a mouse-click away. Delaware Today Medical Guide 2002 "Final Exam" Forensic pathologist Judith Tobin makes the cut. Delaware Today, October 2001 Clarification The Review, February 23, 2001 "Amish Paradise" A day living as an Amish person in Dover. The Review, Nov. 10, 2000 "Intolerance can make you a better person" An op-ed column The Review, Apr. 28, 2000 "ABCD_FGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ" This column about my dreams to own a Gravitron doesn't contain the letter "e." The Review, April 14, 2000 "Streets and Legends" Rumors of a backwoods "cult house" have circulated in North Wilmington for years. We take you on a drive down Devil's Road to investigate. The Review, February 4, 2000