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One more time, more one-hit wonders
When I wrote my first column about “one-hit wonders,” I began researching online to look up some songs. The first two articles were well received, especially on social media. I had forgotten just how many of these types of songs and artists there were. So, one more time, here are a few more “one-hit wonders”
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Do it while you can
Do it while you can; do it while you feel like it. The chances of you doing something now are greater than they will be 10 years from now. First, you may not be here 10 years from now. If there is a career change you want to make then make it as soon as
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Working is no guarantee you’ll have health insurance. Just ask Kentucky legislators.
by Jamie Lucke Kentucky Lantern July 23, 2025 FRANKFORT — Kentucky elects 138 people to serve in the state legislature, and 98 of them get their health insurance through the state-sponsored plan for public employees. Kentucky lawmakers also enroll 138 dependents in the state employees’ health plan. I bring this up not because I begrudge
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Legislative Update: Session Results—Appropriations and Revenue, Part 1
BY REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY MCCOOL The Appropriations and Revenue Committee is one of the most influential committees in the legislature because it oversees how state funds are raised and spent. Every budget, tax policy, and major financial decision must pass through this committee, making it central to setting the state’s priorities and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Its
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Come home to Inez for the Appalachian Artist Festival
On Saturday, Aug. 2, the heart of Martin County will beat a little louder. Downtown Inez will fill with music, color, conversation and community as the Appalachian Artist Festival transforms Court Street into a celebration of everything that makes our region special. To our neighbors near and far, we issue this invitation: Come home. Whether
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More ‘one-hit wonders’ you may remember
After receiving some nice comments on social media for my last column on “one-hit wonders,” I decided to follow it up with Part 2. This installment features more songs you might recall by artists you likely never heard from again. “Nice to Be with You,” by Gallery My wife Vicki and I heard this song
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President Trump and venous insufficiency
President Trump probably does not want any pictures taken with his feet on his desk. Maybe he never puts his feet on his desk. His recent diagnosis of a venous blood supply problem warrants such reclining two or three times a day. Millions of Americans, especially seniors, experience ankle and lower leg swelling due to
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One-hit wonders that you may remember
Sometimes in the music world a song that was not expected to be a chart topper becomes known as a “one-hit wonder.” It makes its mark on the radio and various shows by becoming really popular and a song that is requested by music fans across the U.S.. Growing up, I was a big fan
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‘Ain’t America grand?’
Editor: The Cambridge Dictionary defines “gullible” as being easily deceived or tricked and too willing to believe what other people say. Americans must surely be the most gullible people on the planet. We pay a big price for jeans that are ripped to shreds and call it fashionable. We work for multinational corporations for free
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How many friends do you have?
How many friends do you have? Possibly more or less than you think. Your real friends show up when everyone else has walked away. We have many acquaintances in life but not that many close friends. How many people know you and still love you and want to be around you? So many of our
