elawtalk.com photo I was recently talking with a local law enforcement officer who is in the early stages of trying to develop an initiative to get statewide mental health coverage for all first responders. He said that currently, some municipality … Continue reading →
While listening to a recent news broadcast, I heard an alarming, yet understandable, statistic. One in seven American youth (or probably even more) has a mental health issue. Why it is understandable, to me, is because I have a background … Continue reading →
Trump just hosted the president of South Africa. During a press conference, the president said that his country is replete with poverty (…a 40% unemployment rate currently), and as a result, riddled with gang violence, and such. *It was noted … Continue reading →
Neptune 360 water meter I just wrote a newspaper article about a village in our circulation area that’s going to these “smart” water meters. And part of this includes an app. that allows the resident to track the level of … Continue reading →
worldatlas.com photo Our Bible Study last night looked at Isaiah: 31. The cliff note is God tells the Israelites He’s going to protect them supernaturally against the formidable Assyrian Army, but the Israelites collectively don’t trust and look for help … Continue reading →
National Geographic The International African American Museum opened in Charlston, SC, in June of 2023. The museum is located at Gadsden’s Wharf, which, from 1783 to 1807, “…was the largest single point of entry into North America for enslaved Africans.” … Continue reading →
National Geographic excerpt In Trump’s address to Congress the other night, he said America will be aiming at Mars “…to plant a flag there.” During the same speech, he said he was bringing “common sense” back to the government. Okaaaay… … Continue reading →
old Ohio service station, circa 1925 I recently wrote a newspaper article about an old area service station. The interview subject said his father used to work on Model T’s and Model A’s “…back in the day.” The Model T … Continue reading →
giant carrion beetle I just read a National Geographic article titled: “The Conservation Popularity Contest.” The crux is that advocacy groups have a tendency to focus on saving “charismatic species,” like the panda, the polar bear, koalas… Yet there are … Continue reading →
guidetogreenland.com photo In the early weeks of his administration this time, Trump has talked about purchasing Greenland; taking the Panama Canal back; turning Canada into America’s 51st state… One pundit labeled all this as: “Manifest Destiny 2.0.” Lest we forget, … Continue reading →