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EARL GILL | Private versus public I'm a firm believer there are always multiple solutions to achieve a given goal. by Earl Gill Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 11:35pm

DOUG DAVIS | Bellamy Brothers hit one of the few they didn't write This week in 1983: three million gallons of gasoline burned after tank explosions in Newark, New Jersey; Inmates at Sing-Sing Prison in Ossining, New York, seized 16 officers as hostages; A police officer and seven cultists died during a shootout in Memphis, Tennessee; and two Florida brothers had their 18th hit record. Published Jan. 14 2021 @ 5:28pm

A classic song that captures, compels emotion It started with Manuela Mameli's version. During a 2011 concert in Sweden, the Italian singer's second turn through the verse overwhelms her. Her band vamps for a few bars as she collects herself then manages to finish in half-whispers, mascara-blackened tears streaming. Every time I've watched it I've wept. by Karl Richter Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 10:07pm

Ten cooking tips for your new air fryer The air fryer first debuted in 2010 for the fry-loving, small-kitchen-having European market. Its popularity continued to expand even into Christmas as they were popular holiday gifts. Let's explore what they are and how they work. Although we are told they are good for "fried" foods. They also have other uses. by Carla Due Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:04pm

Sewing 'seams' to be making comeback My mom used to make our clothes. This was true for most families we knew. by John Moore Published Jan. 10 2021 @ 10:38pm

BILL OWNEY | Good, not great: Lexus' flagship falls off the pace Driving a Lexus LS 500h is still a tremendous pleasure - one is swaddled in comfort and exhilarated by the performance - but, realistically, this is no longer one of the best luxury cars on the planet. Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 6:31pm

A few suggestions on how to get over the dissertation hurdle Perhaps you or someone you know has contemplated working on a doctorate. Most people agree the dissertation part of the process is by far the biggest hurdle to get over. In this article I will explain a little about what I know from my own dissertation experience, which started by doing dissertation project research on what others had accomplished and completed as part of their candidacy. by Michael Pelosi | Columnist Published Jan. 9 2021 @ 4:37pm

DOUG DAVIS | Sound effect made song a hit This week in 1950: The U.S. Commerce Dept. reported $25 billion in foreign loans and credits since the end of the war; Secretary of State Dean Acheson ordered U.S. consuls to leave mainland China; U.S. officials announced they were ready to support United Nations recognition of Spain; 1,500 were killed in Iran by devastating earthquakes; and a singer from Blue Lick, Kentucky, had his 25th hit record. Published Jan. 7 2021 @ 7:57pm

Is your appetite ruled by hunger or emotions? Did you find yourself eating over the holidays even when you weren't hungry? Food is a source of nourishment, but food can also be used to alleviate loneliness, depression, boredom, anger and even happiness. If you found yourself eating after experiencing one of the above, and you weren't hungry, this is called emotional eating. by Carla Due Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:06pm

JOHN MOORE | 'Tis the season of resolutions In my previous column, I mentioned my resolution to help others during the New Year. Some readers felt that resolutions were a waste of time, while others felt resolutions were admirable but not sustainable. by John Moore Published Jan. 3 2021 @ 11:51pm

OPINION | What to do if you feel behind on your finances One of the most frequent questions that comes through my inbox, my weekly "Ask Me Anything" series on Instagram and my DMs is some version of: "Did I start investing or saving for retirement too late?" It prompted me to run a couple of polls on Instagram. First, I asked, "Do you feel behind when it comes to wealth building?" Some 800 people responded, and 81% said they did feel behind. by Erin Lowry | Bloomberg Published Jan. 3 2021 @ 6:22pm

OPINION | To raise financially savvy kids, give money lessons a reboot Many elder millennials may have learned to manage money much like our parents did: waiting for statements to arrive in the mail, balancing checkbooks and paying in cash. But if you're planning to impart the same lessons to your own children, ask yourself a few questions first. by Sara Rathner | NerdWallet Published Jan. 3 2021 @ 6:15pm

JUNIUS STONE | A life in flight begins with a first step Many students beginning their journey to be pilots start with what is called a "discovery flight," where a pilot instructor takes a prospective student up for a spin to give them a taste of aviation. Some instructors will give the pilot-to-be a little supervised hands on experience, to give them a taste of what is to come, should they commit to this path. by Junius Stone Published Jan. 2 2021 @ 9:21pm

BILL OWNEY | GOOD AS GOLD: A minivan a poet could fall in love with "Load every rift with ore," Romantic poet John Keats advised his friend and mentor Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1820. Published Jan. 2 2021 @ 7:50pm

'Don't tell us the sky is the limit when we have people going to Mars' Can you think of a time in school when you were taught "how" to think and not "what to think"? Teaching standardized information to upload that guide problem solving has been increasingly important for primary and secondary educators to ensure students are well equipped for the next grade level. by Dr. Jamie Daigle | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Published Jan. 2 2021 @ 6:37pm

DOUG DAVIS | Recording sessions were different then This week in 1954: President Dwight Eisenhower proposed stripping Communists of U.S. citizenship; IBM displayed the first use of a machine as a translator; Ted Mack's "Amateur Hour" was broadcast in color; and one of country music's early duets had their first and only hit record. Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 5:44pm