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In the Netflix film “Bird Box,” a mysterious force overtakes Earth, causing masses of people to do suicidal things. The only protection is to wear a blindfold for all outdoor activities -- …
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1/22/19
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Electronic gadgets are now part of all of our lives -- from the handheld devices we carry and check nonstop for messages to alarm systems that protect our loved ones and property. But it has begun to …
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1/19/19
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Forty years ago, military veterans made up roughly three-quarters of Congress. By 2017, the proportion had dwindled to fewer than 1 in 5. The number of veterans on Capitol Hill will dip slightly …
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1/18/19
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It’s reassuring to see Rep. Anthony Brindisi stand up for representative democracy in the face of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s ongoing attempts to subvert it. Pelosi appears to have denied Brindisi a …
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1/17/19
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If the mainstream media had integrity they would reveal the hypocrisy of Democrat congressional leadership that previously supported a Mexican border security wall. Opposition became politically …
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1/12/19
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Janet Fein has accomplished an awful lot during her 84 years on this planet, including raising five kids and working in various secretarial jobs. She retired at age 77 as a secretary at Texas …
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1/11/19
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Let’s pause from the chaos of the U.S. federal government -- with its breakdowns and shutdowns -- the volatility of the stock market and the never-ending debates over the structure of the College …
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1/9/19
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Fast food is so unhealthy that you’d have to be high to eat it, some say. Maybe that explains why a Florida man got arrested after trying to pay for his McDonald’s drive-thru meal with pot …
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1/4/19
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France recently reignited international debate on what to do with artwork in Western museums stolen from former colonies and war-torn states. France has agreed to return 26 works plundered from Benin …
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1/3/19
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The “tiny house” movement has a lot going for it, including affordability, efficiency and versatility. There’s also a big downside, as a St. Louis woman has learned: Thieves can drive off with …
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1/2/19
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Will we someday be able to leave Earth as easily as we fly from point to point on its surface? It seems we are one step closer, following the successful flight and landing of Richard Branson’s …
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12/29/18
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A principle is a concept that serves as a guide for behavior. In 2019, we propose laughing at any newscaster or reporter who makes any reference to labels like “liberal”, “conservative”, or …
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12/28/18
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We approach 2019 with confidence in America, its traditions, its people, and its future. Our confidence was lifted when ordinary Americans stymied the hijacking of America by elitists of both parties …
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12/27/18
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(Editor’s note: In keeping with a holiday tradition, the Christmas column written by Fritz S. Updike, former Sentinel editor, appears today. Mr. Updike died Dec. 27, 1995.) If we could wave a magic …
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12/24/18
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We were perusing some out-of-town editorials and came across this one from the Johnson City (Tenn.) Press. Though the subject has come up before, we thought it wouldn’t hurt to publish a reminder …
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12/22/18
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During the past week, we’ve written about coping with wintry weather and fighting identity theft, but we also wanted to look at driving at this time of year. While winter weather has been mild so …
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12/21/18
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Tis the season of giving — and taking. What thieves are taking is your identity — and your money. The AAA auto club says credit card accounts, Social Security numbers and e-commerce accounts are …
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12/20/18
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Though the forecast for the next few days is warmer than usual, eventually winter will arrive. It’s time we were all prepared in case of a weather emergency. Experts highlight three areas — …
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12/19/18
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The tug-of-war over a bronze sculpture more than 2,000 years old is the latest in a long string of disputes between museums with priceless works of art and foreign governments that want them back. An …
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12/14/18
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Seventy-seven years ago this month, Americans in Hawaii awoke to the sounds of mass destruction, and the sights of flames and smoke billowing from the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It was a moment that …
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12/13/18
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