Thanksgiving: Family Elders- and Sobriety
Harvest Ceremonies, Return of the Light, Holy Days… “Just a moment ago we were children… Just a moment from now we...
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Sure Cure for a Holiday Affliction
“Hiccups,” says the Mayo Clinic, “may result from a large meal, alcoholic beverages or sudden excitement,”...
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My Answer to Homelessness in Seattle
I host a daily radio broadcast from the 15th floor of Blanchard Plaza in downtown Seattle. My commute to and from Seattle is about an...
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Some Thoughts On Social Security
In all the debate over the payroll tax cut the gorilla in the room has been Social Security (and Medicare) and the fact that both...
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The Twinkie Story Demonstrates the Devolution of U...
I’ve never understood the allure of a Twinkie. On the other hand, chocolate Hostess Cupcakes (born in 1919) were a fav until I...
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I Am a ‘Taker’ — and Proud of It
I immigrated to the United States when I was 17. Ever since then, I have been a “taker.” I have taken advantage of all the...
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Second Thoughts on ‘Those Pesky Demographics’? (Up...
UPDATE II: The New York Times has now confirmed that President Obama received the overwhelming support from those Americans who...
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State Laws Legalizing Marijuana Put Obama in a Bin...
State laws legalizing marijuana put Obama in a bind: What are his options? (via The Christian Science Monitor) ...
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The Republican War Against Scientific Methodology ...
The Republican War Against Scientific Methodology By Jan Ting A lot of Republicans seemed genuinely surprised that they lost, that...
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Social Isolation Disrupts Brain’s ‘White Matter’ F...
Social Isolation Disrupts Brain’s ‘White Matter’ Formation – Key to Brain...
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