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Quote for today… “If there’s one cultural quality we have, it’s that we always see ourselves as an underdog.” – Bill Gates

It’s been a great week for underdogs! A “magical district run” by Columbia’s Boys’ Basketball team, a win for citizens and a win for Columbia’s future.

• Almost made it: “Columbia’s magical district run ends with finals loss to Trinity” – GameTimePA

Columbia fans cheer on their team during the District 3-AA championship game against Trinity at the Giant Center, Feb. 27, 2015. James Robinson, PennLive.com

• Net Neutrality: “Years of activism and mobilization overcome telecom monopolies.” – AlterNet

The traits of underdogs – 10 things winning underdogs can teach us about success – IT Managers Inbox

• Throngs of residents, out-of-town visitors and guests attended the grand opening of the Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts building last evening. The structure at 227 Locust Street is an excellent example of private entrepreneurial economic development. Don and Becky Murphy, the principals of Cimarron Investments, LLC are setting the example for the private “economic development” that will restore Columbia.