Category: Editorial
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Wind power
Of the many forms of alternative energy, wind power has been the most tried in the United States. Unfortunately, it isn’t very cost effective. But it is a good step in the right direction until we can come up with other viable alternatives. The government should step in and encourage it’s use.
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Acceptance of Homosexuality to lead to the fall of the United States
The Roman empire in the time of Hadrian (ruled 117-38 AD), showing the network of main Roman roads. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) After spending time quoting from Raushenbush’s column, she (Janet Mefferd) warned that greater acceptance of “neo-pagan” homosexuality will ultimately lead to the de-stigmatization of pedophilia and a return to the sexual mores of Ancient…
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Christmas Memories
This time of year always stirs up memories of my childhood.One Christmas, I was given a Coast King 10-Speed bike. This was a great gift, except one thing. We had over three feet of snow on the ground. Kind of hard to get the hang of a new bike when you could not even ride…
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We Don’t Need Another War
Image via Wikipedia Something related to yesterday’s post that scares me, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration, just last week they announced, about 775 people with ties to Mexican Drug Cartels were arrested in the United states over the last two years. Those cartels are believed to have set up operations in the Midwest. Most…
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Spring Break In Mexico, Bad Idea
Image by JFSD (Jonnie) via Flickr Spring Break is almost upon us which means many college kids are thinking of that rite of passage: A trip to Mexico. But, don’t pack your bags just yet, kids. Travel warnings have been issued due to recent drug cartel-fueled violence in some Mexican cities, particularly those right along…
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Hail to the Chief
Explore the key themes of the 2009 inauguration, from economic challenges to a hopeful new chapter, all symbolized in a thoughtfully crafted banner image.
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Television Pet Peeves
I don’t watch as much television as I used to. When I get the chance, however, there are a few things that have begun to tick me off. This is a test…. I understand the need to test the Emergency Broadcasting System, but we’ve reached a state of overkill. A weekly test is a bit…
