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

In my opinion, Mamdani’s charisma, savvy, and eloquence are highly overrated compared to his bona fide lack of executive, judicial, or legislative experience. His economic policies, as reflected in...

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...

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...

So You Wanna Be a Dentist?

So, what’s up with dental education? you ask. OK, so you didn’t ask. I’ll tell you a bit anyway. As a private practice...

The Happy Chef – Best Pumpkin Bread EVER!

I have three HUGE pumpkins from the oh so very beautiful Sinkland Farms on my porch and you better believe I am not...

There’s A Lot To A Name – Trust Me

Have you ever wished that your child had selected a different college to attend? My son Will is a freshman attending school in...

Practicing Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving holiday is just a few weeks away.  In many ways, the regular observance of holidays can be a great spiritual help...

The Blue Ridge Parkway: Gateway To The Future

The 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is often depicted as being “more than a road.” Superintendent Phil Francis interprets this in part by explaining that...

This n’ That n’ This n’That . . .

The Hour of Death Experienced rehabbers know sometimes the young die quickly and often unexpectedly. We received a baby Goldfinch. He was a wee one,...