Help the air conditioning system run better with tips from HVAC pros
With summer temperatures here, homeowners are using the air conditioner more often and will continue to do so for the next several months. Aire...
Will Nancy Pelosi save Obamatrade?
“Republicans are expected to make up the bulk of the support, but some number of House Democrats will be required to get a majority...
Be Present on Father’s Day
Sadly, too many Americans are growing up without the presence of a father. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 24 million children live in...
Rev. Pinckney and his church should be examples
On Thursday, June 18, I read with dismay the news of the shooting of nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Church the previous day....
Area Pastor weighs-in on Charleston shooting
Question and answer session between Rev. Darrin Harvey of First United Church of Christ and Group Editor Chris PughQ: What’s your reaction to the...
3 alternate power sources you can use in case of power outages
Although April showers bring May flowers, the storm season, coupled with increased energy consumption, make June the most common month for power outages. June...
The adventures of Three-Chord Cortez
“You’re awfully quiet this morning, Steve,” Dud said to his buddy, the cowboy with the haystack mustache.“No sleep,” Steve mumbled, his chin propped on...
U.S.-backed IMF loans prolong Greece’s agony
$14.3 billion.That is how much the U.S. has lent to troubled European nations Greece, Ireland, and Portugal through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during...
Remember those who helped you dance
Mrs. Doc watched the dancers swirl around the cleared hardwood floor of the Legion hall, and smiled to see her husband, Doc, waltzing with...
Tough questions for Hillary Clinton about energy policy
Now that Hillary Clinton is a presidential candidate, she needs to explain where she stands on one of the most important public policy issues...
