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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Antisemite Zohran Mamdani Will Be An Economic Disaster For New York City – Part I

Antisemite Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist candidate for mayor in New York City on November 4, may not be a "100% Communist lunatic" as President Trump stated on June...

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...

BOB BROWN: LOVE YOUR BRAIN, Part TWO

This is A Brief Educational Summary of Neuroscience 101, Part Two. It is for informational...

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...

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...

A Perspective On Shiny Things

Have you ever noticed how December seems to be a month filled with “shiny things”: clothes with sequins, trees with lights, decorations that...

Pork Chops with Cranberry Mustard Sauce

I have been going to a wonderful Sunday school class at my church taught by my friend Anne.  It is about the season...

A Gift That Keeps on Giving

This time of year it’s important to think of all the charitable organizations that depend on our contributions to keep their missions...

Everyone Should Own a Dog

Recently, I was asked to serve as a reference for friends who are hoping to adopt a lovable, happy dog from the SPCA. ...

It’s Time to Take Some Facts for a Walk

Here are three data points that have nothing whatsoever to do with each other.  Nothing at all.  1. The Humane Society estimates that...

We Are Always Teaching

How well do you know your children?  Luckily, most parents would answer that question confidently with an assurance that they know their kids...
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