The Australian government has neglected listing the koala as “critically endangered”, even though researchers strongly suggest the change. Continue Reading →
What’s Killing Koalas?
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Oklahoma ranks third in the nation for women killed by men. 11,418 children were victims of child abuse or neglect in 2013. You can do something about it. Continue Reading →
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When did ‘Our Father’ Become ‘Poppa Pill?’
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Let’s throw out the medicine cabinet shrine to Poppa Pill and put our trust back in “Our Father in Heaven.” Continue Reading →
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As a funeral director, I often point out to people when they are taking undue risk with their lives. Generally, I hand them my business card. Continue Reading →
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Absence of Christmas Joy
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Loss can quickly change Christmas in the hearts of those who suffer its sting, from merry and bright to dark and dreary. Continue Reading →
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Fear and Loathing on Thanksgiving
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I asked my friend, recent Congressional candidate and Army veteran Tony Arterburn to write another essay for us, with his thoughts around Thanksgiving. “There is a great deal of ruin in a nation.” So said the British economist Adam Smith when speaking to a friend about the recent failures of his beloved England, brought on by those pesky colonies and rebels on the other side of the Atlantic. In this instance Adam Smith needs no revision as we can see the ruin plastered all over our newspapers and on the ever present screen and soul destroying medium known as cable news. Why even bring this up isn’t it, after all, Thanksgiving; must you be a Buzz Killington? Well, yes and no. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Essays/Opinion, Essay, Thanksgiving, Tony Arterburn
Why the Recession is Not Over…
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Jim analyzes TX A&M Chancellor John Sharp’s theory on the current recession – its cause and its possible duration. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Essays/Opinion, Baby Boom, Chancellor, Cold War, Essay, Jim Isbell, John Sharp, Outsourcing
September 11th 2001: A Time to Remember
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From the standpoint of history with 13 years behind us, 9/11 appears to be the high water mark of American power. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Essays/Opinion, 9-11, 9/11, Essay, September 11th 2001, Tony Arterburn
2016 Will Be Here Before We Know It
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It doesn’t matter that you can quote the founding fathers, ONLY that you can match their resolve and turn this ship of state around! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Essays/Opinion, 2016, Chris Christie, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Interior, EPA, Essay
Declare Your Independence!
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A Declaration of Independence from the corrupt two-party system. Continue Reading →