Newspapers have been a staple of the media landscape for centuries, providing a source of information, analysis, and entertainment for millions of people around the world. Despite the rise of digital media, newspapers continue to play an important role in shaping public opinion, informing the public about important events, and holding the government and other...
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March 16, 2021October 23, 2022Politics, Technology
In the Year 2020… Looking Backwards at Looking Forwards
This was originally posted back on November 14th, 2004, so you should excuse some of the silly predictions. I’ll bold the ones that seem to have come true. I haven’t used this section much at all yet, so I figured it was time to pull it out of the filing cabinet and put it to...
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November 8, 2020November 8, 2020Bettering America, Politics
Biden Defeats Trump
Joe Biden has taken Pennsylvania and won the election! The United States will be going in the right direction again soon. Stay vigilant because many people out there are misinformed and believe the election was “stolen.” Do not give up or be intimidated by anyone who makes fake accusations and threats. Our country needs to...
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October 30, 2020October 30, 2020Politics
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd!
Election Day is nearly upon us! Time to get out and vote. If you live in a state where you can vote early, definitely do it if you can! Avoid the lines, stay safe, and don’t catch the coronavirus. If you’re in an area that’s less accommodating, be careful as you brave the lines to...
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September 18, 2020October 13, 2020Politics
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Passed Away
It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away. She was only the second woman to ever be a Justice of the Supreme Court. Her accomplishments are many and she will be missed. Unfortunately, the person who will be nominated to fill her position is almost...
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April 22, 2020October 13, 2020Astronomy, Bettering America, Politics
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day
Today we celebrated the 50th Earth Day at home because of the novel coronavirus. I acquired wildflowers to plant throughout the yard to encourage native insects to thrive. But enough about me, this is about the Earth. The best way to celebrate it is with a speech from Carl Sagan called “The Pale Blue Dot.”...
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January 7, 2019July 30, 2022Politics
Stocks are up!
Well, at the moment they are anyway. This past month has been a roller coaster ride full of ups and downs — mostly downs. We’re starting to shift into the Trump uncertainty economy. Things will no doubt get worse from here. It’s the beginning of 2019, and we’re still down more than 10% over last...