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Initially, Clifton wrote in the blog nearly everyday, opining on issues related to the newspaper's coverage. Early writings ranged from a reminder to readers that reporters do not write headlines to how the paper selects local students to honor in its "Standout Seniors" project. "My goal was to write at least several times a week," Clifton said. "Take what would be an editor�s column and explain things to the bloggers, and it worked reasonably well." He eventually got into more controversial topics, such as the way reporters follow rumors, coverage of Ronald Reagan's career published following his death, and how Clifton's own Vietnam service affected his view of the current Kerry and Bush Vietnam controversies.