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Youth brought a flying start toward self-reliance Planes used to be a means of travel for the rich. You'd see people in the movies or on TV flying first-class with five-course meals, champagne, cloth napkins, cocktails and a nice restroom at the back of the plane. by John Moore Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 4:47pm

BILL OWNEY | Honda Accord Hybrid: Still the benchmark in family sedans Over morning coffee, Blonde Bride and I decided that a lovely Saturday morning was perfect for a quick run up to Garvan Woodland Gardens. Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 6:13pm

JOSH RICHERT | Hawks took different path to claim the state championship I prefer driving on the interstate than state highways; I get that from my granddad who called it the super slab. by Josh Richert Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:04pm

DOUG DAVIS | 'Always Have, Always Will' was another big hit for Janie Fricke This week in 1986: According to U.N. reports, 50,000 people in Africa had AIDS; U.S. Justice Department ruled that AIDS victims were entitled to protection as handicapped; U.S. Supreme Court upheld a 1973 decision legalizing abortions; and a singer from South Whitley, Indiana, had her 29th hit record. Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 9:27pm

IN OUR VIEW | Korean War began 71 years ago this month It was the first "limited" war and the first where the U.N. was a major player. One could say it set the course for future conflicts including Vietnam and the first Gulf War. And one could argue endless whether that was good or bad. But one thing that cannot be denied is the bravery and dedication to duty of the U.S. servicemen and women who served in the Korean War. Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 2:32am

How do you like your steak? Take our poll! It's summer grilling season! What's your steak preference? Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 2:20pm

KARL RICHTER | No matter who you are, we all have pet peeves Who doesn't have some little thing that especially bugs them? It makes you wonder whether what annoys us provides some window into who we really are. by Karl Richter Published Jun. 9 2021 @ 8:56am

OPINION | Wyndham Clark's chase for U.S. Open spot is finally over Wyndham Clark always knew where he wanted to go. by Doug Ferguson | The Associated Press Published Jun. 8 2021 @ 11:13pm

Looking for a tape measure? Me too I've come to the conclusion that the only way to find something you've misplaced is to buy another one. by John Moore Published Jun. 7 2021 @ 1:21am

BILL OWNEY | Good as it gets: Genesis' first SUV is nearly spectacular Tiger Woods proved it fails to excel as a downhill slalom racer, but otherwise, the Genesis GV80 is about as good as it gets in luxury midsize SUVs. Published Jun. 5 2021 @ 5:32pm

COLUMN | How to forge strong ties with employees All organizations have informal in-groups and out-groups that influences how productive and unrestrained all interactions are between leaders and employees. Employees cataloged to the out-group experience a distant relationship with the leader, meaning that leadership is purely transactional, and socials exchanges are extremely low and are a consequence of obligation. Out-group employees typically receive less attention, few resources, minimal rewards, and strict rules that determine how their job is performed. Employees normally act on their own interests, self-reliance, and intelligence while leaders mainly depend on supervision, communication, support, and pay. Social exchanges between the leader and out-group employees are infrequent and often activated when decisions require employees be informed or employees need to be persuaded of a decision. As "outsiders", employees who are enlisted in the out-group are separated from the leader because of differences in beliefs and values, different levels of education and knowledge, and the limited ability to access exclusive resources and people. by Brian Matthews | Columnist Published Jun. 5 2021 @ 4:08pm

IN OUR VIEW | Keeping Cool: Summer heat can be a killer if you aren't prepared Many in our area — especially the elderly and our poorer citizens — suffer the summer months without even a window unit to keep them cool. Most rely on electric fans to keep the air circulating. But some don't even have so much as a fan to provide relief from the heat. Published Jun. 5 2021 @ 1:28am

DOUG DAVIS | Slowpoke song paid off in the end This week in 1982: The World's Fair opened in Knoxville, Tennessee; major air and sea battles erupted as the British launched counter attacks in the Falklands; Gato del Sol won The Kentucky Derby with E. Delahoussaye in the saddle; and a singer/songwriter from Abbott, Texas, had his 72nd hit record. Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 7:03pm

OPINION | A year removed from no playoffs, a remarkable postseason matchup Less than 15 months ago, COVID-19 and the pandemic that it brought with it ruined the spring sport seasons all across the nation. As scientists and medical professionals studied and learned more about the virus, and regulations and guidelines were put into place, the sports world started to find a state of normalcy. by Josh Richert Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 3:07am

Discounting the past It wasn't my idea of a vacation, but I went anyway. Reagan was happily in the White House. I was reluctantly in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The choice had been either a relaxing summer trip to the lake, or a marketing convention. I lost the coin toss. by John Moore Published May. 31 2021 @ 1:21am

BILL OWNEY | PREMIUM FUN: Turbo boosts Mazda CX-30's appeal Some weeks around here are just pure fun. Published May. 29 2021 @ 7:24pm