OPINION

Snow’s Medical Genius Behind Many Modern Practices

One of the past unsung heroes in medicine is John Snow, a pioneer in a number of fields.

November 12, 2018

Veterans Deserve Our Thanks

This Sunday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Please take a moment of silence to remember the sacrifice that has been given for liberty since the Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918.

November 8, 2018

Ig Nobel Awards Spur Laughs, Then Scientific Curiosity

Anyone with a sense of humor and a predilection for science will enjoy a visit to the Annals of Improbable Research website and the annual list of Ig Nobel awards.

November 7, 2018

Looking For Glimmers Of Hope In Tragedy

No matter how many laws we pass, no matter how hard we try to keep people safe, bad things will happen.

November 3, 2018

Family Most Important Factor For Happiness

Only one of the seven dwarfs is Happy, which humorously tells us that many people are not.

October 29, 2018

Where We Are Is Not A Good Place

I’m surprised more unhinged individuals aren’t flipping out in this political environment.

October 27, 2018

Venom-Based Remedies Used For Centuries

Venomous reptiles, bugs and marine life have notorious reputations as dangerous or life-threatening creatures, but all can be sources of new classes of drugs capable of treating diabetes, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain and other conditions.

October 22, 2018

Termites Serve A Surprising Number Of Useful Purposes

Although known as "white ants," termites are not ants and their relationships with other insects remain unclear.

October 15, 2018

Where Are All Of The Conservatives?

Remember the good old days when conservatives cared about debt?

October 13, 2018

I Gave Up On God. He Didn’t Give Up On Me

In 1994 a good friend of mine was totally mistreated by a congregation, which for me was the final straw. I quit going to church.

October 11, 2018

Elephants – Large, Leathery, Lumbering And Lovable

Elephants indeed are large, leathery, lumbering and loveable, a reminder of what prehistoric animals were like. But there is more to elephants than alliteration.

October 8, 2018

Election Shines Light On Role Of Townships

I have to be honest. I haven’t really thought a lot about township government throughout my career in the newspaper business.

October 6, 2018

Kavanaugh-Ford Conflict Illustrates Stench Of Sin In America

Two were thrown in the dust of the American stage on Sept. 27. People gathered with stones in their hands, ready to support their side and destroy the other.

October 4, 2018

Hospice – One Of Life's Most Valuable Services

The website for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, states that the term "hospice" can be traced back to medieval times when it referred to a place of shelter and rest for weary or ill travelers on a long journey.

October 3, 2018

Scientists Thrill To Unfamiliar Paths On ‘The Most Unknown’

I try not to spend too much time in front of the TV, but every once in a while I catch a program worth viewing.

September 24, 2018

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