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BOB BROWN: AGING POETICALLY, PART I

Too often, the human race is a race against time. Until recently, I was a sprinter in this race. Nowadays, blessed by the gift of a long life, my...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Twenty Reasons For Regime Change in Iran

1. The kidnapping of 66 Americans at the U.S. embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: When Is Trump’s Promise To Iran That “Help Is On The Way” Finally Going To Happen?

There was a horrific, chaotic carnage in the streets of Iran during a nationwide protest on January 8...

FRED FIRST: Missouri’s Capitol City: First-Time Tourist

I could not possibly do justice to my first visit a half hour south of...

BOB BROWN: The Triumph of Terrible Feelings Over Judgment

Today, our way of life is dominated by powerful, fast-moving, extreme emotions — especially anger,...

SERWAN ZANGANA: John Reid Visits Roanoke City Registrar’s Office Amid Virginia Election Season

The Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, John Reid, visited the Roanoke City Registrar’s office on October 14, as part of his tour of the...

BOB BROWN: LOVE YOUR BRAIN, Part TWO

This is A Brief Educational Summary of Neuroscience 101, Part Two. It is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult your...

FRED FIRST: Don’t Fail to Miss: Nasty Nature Nightmares

I’m sorry, I just had to vent. The following is not very well stated but at least I got it off my chest before...

BECKY MAUPIN: Time Won’t Slow Down, But You Can

Every mom I know has said it at least once, probably while changing out clothes for the upcoming season and realizing how big the...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Phase Two Of Trump‘s Peace Plan In The Gaza Strip Doomed To Fail?

Phase two of Trump‘s peace plan in the Gaza Strip called for Hamas to surrender its military weapons and undergo demilitarization or face exile. I sincerely...

BOB BROWN: LOVE YOUR BRAIN

This is A Brief Educational Summary of Neuroscience 101, Part One. It is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult your...