Tom Griscom

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Latest stories by Tom Griscom

Griscom: Chemistry: that magic ingredient

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Intangibles. That word was used repeatedly last week as Volkswagen announced its decision to locate a manufacturing facility at Enterprise South.

Griscom: Odd hats a danger in politics

Sunday, July 13, 2008

There is an unwritten rule in politics. Typically, it is captured in the phrase, “Never be caught wearing a funny hat.”

Griscom: About the 'friendly skies' . . .

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Mike Luckovich, editorial cartoonist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, captured the latest changes that are being inflicted upon airplane travelers.

Griscom: One week of change at a school

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Educators say a good teacher makes a good student. Others say a good principal provides strong leadership that inspires good teachers and produces good students.

Griscom: Some things must run in a family

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Being in the word business and hoping people buy those words we put in print, one looks for opportunities to promote the craft.

Griscom: Only one week of sunshine?

Sunday, June 15, 2008

The media make a concentrated push one week a year to declare — Sunshine Week.

Griscom: Writing one-hit wonders

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Eight years ago, I returned to journalism after a 20-year hiatus that included a stint in Washington politics. One day, a Times Free Press employee asked me if “West Wing,” the White House through a Hollywood lens, was an accurate snapshot.

Griscom: Different reception for troops

Sunday, June 1, 2008

A mild concern was raised by a Times Free Press editor as to whether readers would object to a story on the 50-year endurance of the peace sign in the same issue of the newspaper that reported on the sacrifices of men and women serving in the armed forces.

Griscom: Straight talk on keeping open access

Sunday, May 25, 2008

There is some irony that any politician would travel around in a vehicle labeled “straight talk.” For those who are in the business of crafting rules, regulations and laws, the rule of thumb is to avoid such talk at all costs.

Griscom: Reality show gets a touch ... of reality

Sunday, May 18, 2008

The writers strike opened the floodgate for even more reality shows on network television than one could have wished for or wanted.