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Airline, weather and water problems
Air traffic controllers have been using outdated equipment for decades. Some Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities are over 50 years old. The Government Accountability Office reported that 51 of 138 air traffic control systems are unsustainable due to age and outdated functionality. Equipment upgrades have been delayed for at least a decade. Modernization plans are
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Community college: Think about it
Parents and high school seniors should seriously talk about community college or even a trade school. Community college is not an exciting, exotic choice, but it can be the better choice in the long run. The national average in-state tuition for community college is $4,847 per year. Costs vary a bit depending on classes and
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Can you live without China’s junk?
What does China export to the United States? Items include electronics, machinery, furniture, bedding, clothing, footwear, toys, cars, motorcycles, medical equipment, needles and catheters. There is of course more. These and other products are a big part of the over $48.83 billion in exports China sent to the U.S. in December 2024 alone. For the
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Tragic death of Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre recently committed suicide. She was 41 years old and had three children. Giuffre had accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse when she was underage. She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound last week at her home in Australia. Giuffre had struggled with intense emotional pain due to decades of trauma
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Pope Francis did not miss his opportunity
Pope Francis’ complete name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was born in 1936, and served as Pope for 12 years, from March 13, 2013, until his passing April 21, 2025. He was elected on the second day of the 2013 papal conclave and chose his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. During
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Stock market roller coaster: Do not jump
You never undo your seat belt or jump from a moving roller coaster. Nor should you when it comes to our current Stock market. Eight years ago, if you bought a share of VOO or Vanguard S & P 500 ETF stock, you may have paid about $220 for the share. Today, as of this
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When do people die?
A Catholic Priest, A Jewish Rabbi and a Baptist minister were discussing the beginning of life. The Priest said, “Life begins at conception.” The Rabbi said he believed at birth. The Baptist minister thought for a minute and said, “I believe life begins when the last child leaves home and the dog dies.” While there
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How would you feel if someone burned your car?
My wife’s grandfather, Lyle Harlow, was a prisoner of war in World War II and survived the Bataan Death March. He had an attitude about the Japanese soldiers and people. My father-in-law also fought in WW II and was hurt in the Battle of the Bulge. He had negative comments to make about the Japanese.
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Spring break: Get your point across
Bad things can happen to anyone at any place and at any time. You don’t have to be in a distant country or on an island. It can happen anywhere in America and in any neighborhood. Predators and bad people exist and we are never exactly sure just how close they may be. This is
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Does the grocery store scare you? Can Washington care?
Does the grocery store scare you? What about buying eggs? Do you dread driving to Walmart? Do you remember a day when it was fun? I remember the old days of going to my Grandfather Hinkle’s grocery store in old Stidham, Kentucky. Today that would be South Milo Road in Tomahawk, Kentucky. I could buy
