The Farr Side: Pink rules national anthem; Timberlake is hit-and-miss
There’s something to be said about a singer like Pink. She rules. Her performance of the national anthem before Super Bowl LII was spectacular. She was even sick with the flu, but belted out the...
View ArticleWhy North and South Korea approach religious freedom so differently
South Korea gets better marks on religious freedom than the United States, while North Korea is considered one of the worst violators of human rights in the world.
View ArticlePrayer and the need for people-to-people connections
The driving force of the National Prayer Breakfast, however, is intentionally and intensely personal — focusing on people-to-people relationships through the teachings of Jesus.
View ArticleTravel: Seattle’s MoPOP treats popular culture as museum-worthy
SEATTLE — Time does not actually warp at the point where the Seattle Monorail passes through the Museum of Pop Culture, but it does seem to scintillate a bit, just like the museum designed by Frank...
View ArticleThe importance of a good night’s sleep
There was a time when Marion Mass dreaded bedtime.She would lie in bed for hours hoping to fall into a restful sleep, only to grow increasingly anxious as the hours passed. As a pediatrician with three...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: Hover move will challenge you
We’ve reached month two of our 2018 fitness journey. We are ready for anything, right? It’s time to raise the bar and give ourselves a challenge.Today’s move is a reverse hover with alternating leg...
View ArticleLooking Up: Sirius, the Diamond Star
Someone somewhere in an advertising department, most likely, came up with, "Diamonds are a girls’ best friend." What with Valentine’s Day approaching fast, a timely topic this week is not just a...
View ArticleLocal cancer survivor fights back through Relay for Life
Dana was diagnosed with Breast Cancer October 4, 2016. Here is her story:
View ArticleKnow thyself
Most people fail because they allow their weaknesses to become the dominant force in their behavior.
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: To love courageously
Love gives meaning to life. It's what keeps us going when we feel like giving up; it remains when all else fails. Love never quits and never runs out; it simply endures and overcomes.
View ArticleSusan Sparks: World peace through pulled pork
I hail from a state that offers a no-fail plan for world peace. It’s not from politicians or pundits, peaceniks or pedagogues. No, my friends, the secret lies in how the people of North Carolina have...
View ArticleKent Bush: Remember when CDs weren’t obsolete?
Everyone in my generation remembers The Buggles “Video Killed the Radio Star.” The song was the first video played on MTV back when the M in MTV stood for music.They played videos. There was no...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: When you or your kids are sick — just stay home
Okay, it’s the middle of winter now, so it should come as no big surprise to you or anyone else that people everywhere are sick. As dogs. I mean, there’s snot and phlegm and bacteria floating around...
View ArticleCars We Remember: Earl ‘Madman’ Muntz, his Muntz Jet and 4-Track Tape Player
Q: Greg I’ve enjoyed your columns on Malcolm Bricklin and Preston Tucker over the years. Another car manufacturer that I remember from the 1950 era was a man called “Madman Muntz” and his Muntz Jet.I’m...
View ArticleTest Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Golf
Entry Price: $20,910Price as tested: $25,605This week, we get to drive the 2018 Volkswagen Golf SE, a vehicle that won the Motor Trend Magazine “Car of the Year” in 2015 for its entire lineup of models...
View ArticleAscension Chamber announces winners at annual awards banquet
Jackie Whitley was named the the 2017 "Ambassador of the Year." Amy Lambert was named "Individual of the Year."
View ArticleBook Notes: A modern homage to ‘Rear Window’
“The Woman in the Window” By A.J. Finn. William Morrow, New York, 2018. 448 pages. $26.99.“It isn’t paranoia if it’s really happening,” says Anna Fox, the psychologically battered, agoraphobic,...
View ArticleAPSB honors students of the year
"We are so proud and honored to be able to share this moment of celebration and recognition with you. You are each amazing students, and it has been fun meeting you and seeing your energy. I know your...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: A better way?
What are American parents searching for in rearing their children? Bookstores have shelves of books offering answers to those who search. The internet brings unending streams of information and advice...
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