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You’re not paying attention to whole story on ‘green’ energy

While wind and solar farms generate “greenhouse gas-free” electricity, there are ongoing concerns about their impacts on our…

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‘The’ plus ‘IRS’ spells theirs; government agrees

Wise and witty thoughts are the only things that bring me any solace during tax-filing season — thoughts,…

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Poll honors countries that, ‘Don’t worry, be happy’

The 2024 Gallup World Happiness Poll came out last week. The poll rates the happiness of 143 countries…

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Tech ‘upgrades’ can put those not in car at-risk

Q: You’ve written before about A-pillars being a visibility problem, but try being tall with the safety cam…

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Toilet humor: Plunge into column to avoid getting behind

There was an article last week in the business section of the New York Times about a new…

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Here’s a tip: You’ll catch more funds with honey than vinegar

The other night, I took a friend out for her birthday at an upscale French restaurant. The food…

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Democrats advice to Trumpers: You do you

Now that Taylor Swift has single-handedly delivered a House election to the Democrats, George Santos is congratulating himself…

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Big cars are actually not safest for young drivers

Q: In front of my building I saw a shiny Cadillac Escalade, that on closer inspection had fender-bender…

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American Dream is reality if you work for it

A growing number of Americans think the American Dream is out of reach, but I think they are…

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Dishwashing elements of life: Earth, wind, fire and water

At long last, I’ve finally found something that former President Obama and I have in common. Unlike Obama,…

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Only airbags would tell you it’s safe not to wear seatbelt

Q: I have a car with 10 air bags. If I get in a crash I’m going to…

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Piglet misses his mostly Irish family this time of year

Piglet! My Irish surname means piglet. Like millions of Americans, I’ve been poking into my heritage using ancestry…

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I’ll check out lesser-known National Parks

My friend Paul is on his way to having visited every National Park in America. I, on the…