During and following World Wars I and II, it was known as “shell shock.” Or sometimes “combat neurosis.” Today we know it as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Read More
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Flint Michigan Water Crisis Still Making The News, 4 Years Later
Most of us remember the horrifying water crisis in Flint Michigan regarding lead contamination. The issue dates all the way back to April 2014, and yet it’s still Read More
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Everyone Can Get Involved in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is coming up on Saturday, May 5th. This marks its 5th anniversary. The idea behind the day is to teach awareness through public Read More
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Cleveland Indians Pitcher Donates His Arbitration Windfall to Charities
Major League Baseball players and their teams often have trouble agreeing on salary. Sometimes the matter goes to arbitration. Both sides present their case and an arbitrator deliberates. Read More
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U.S. and Allies Bomb Syria; Trump Calls Out Russia and Iran for Supporting “Murderous” Dictator
In 2013, the Syrian government crossed then-President Barack Obama’s “red line.” How? By using chemical weapons against its own people. Obama appeared ready to order a missile launch. Read More
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Check This Out! Libraries Across America Are “Lending” Seeds to Patrons for their Gardens
Now that it’s spring, you may be thinking about planting a garden. Well, I have a surprising tip for you before you get started. You might want to Read More
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The Fed Raised Interest Rates… What Does That Mean for You?
A few weeks ago, the Fed raised interest rates by a quarter of a point. It was the 6th increase in interest rates since December 2015. And experts Read More
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With No Wall in Place Yet, Trump Plans to Send National Guard to Mexico Border
President Donald Trump is running into issues finding funding for the wall he promised to build along the Mexican border. But, in the meantime, he’s planning to place Read More
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10th President John Tyler’s Grandsons Still Celebrating the Legacy
A few days ago – March 29, 2018 – was the 228th anniversary of the birth of 10th U.S. President John Tyler. Believe it or not, two of Read More
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Russian Cyber-Attacks Threaten U.S. Power Grid
We’ve all seen the James Bond movies. Espionage, spies, double agents, international intrigue. They always provide us with plenty of entertainment. But we also know many of those Read More
