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Bill addresses retired teachers' health care

While an active teacher in Hopkins County, I was not always aware of political issues which might impact me. As a retired teacher now, I realize how important it is to know what's happening in Frankfort and how it might affect my future.

Sunday, March 21, 2010 12:21 AM CDT

Poll questions range from serious to fun

Just for fun, let's take a poll.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:21 AM CDT

'Big Brother' role a double-edged sword

George Orwell published "Nineteen Eighty Four" in May of 1949. Six decades later, 1984 has come and gone, but not without conjecture that "Big Brother" is more than a fictional entity.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

Barring earmarks socks big business

HUH, U.S.A. -- Biggie Inc. blew through the gang blocking the door at the Huhian Bar and Grill like a blizzard that hadn't heard the earth is getting warmer.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

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March 20th, 2010

Poll questions range from serious to fun

Just for fun, let's take a poll.
March 18th, 2010

'Big Brother' role a double-edged sword

George Orwell published "Nineteen Eighty Four" in May of 1949. Six decades later, 1984 has come and gone, but not without conjecture that "Big Brother" is more than a fictional entity.
March 16th, 2010

Barring earmarks socks big business

HUH, U.S.A. -- Biggie Inc. blew through the gang blocking the door at the Huhian Bar and Grill like a blizzard that hadn't heard the earth is getting warmer.
March 14th, 2010

Alcoholism often takes heavy toll on individuals, society

(Last of two articles)

Research boosts teachers' effectiveness

Last week's column began a discussion of new efforts to reform education. I introduced Doug Lemov, a man who has spent the past five years collecting stories from the "best teachers in America" about how to make all teachers better.
March 13th, 2010

Springing forward with much anticipation

Grandfather stands in the hall, announcing the passage of time every 15 minutes, chiming into our lives nonstop with tones reminiscent of the church of St. Mary the Great in Cambridge.

Drinking alcohol is no innocent rite of passage for teens

(First of two articles)
March 12th, 2010

Explosion of green signals start of spring

G. Sue Poliszczuk, Guest columnist
March 11th, 2010

Bible classes, public schools not a good mix

Motherhood, apple pie and the Bible (with a capital B) are issues no cognizant Kentucky politician wants to be perceived as opposing. But the devil (with or without capitalization) almost always lies in the details.
March 10th, 2010

How can you tell if you're 'Kmart smart'?

I've learned recently about a new category of intellect. It's called "Kmart smart." I heard about it on the TV the other night when the announcer ended a commercial with the statement, "There's smart and then there's Kmart smart." Ever since, I've experienced this niggling concern that I don't know which one I am. Am I smart or am I "Kmart smart"?
March 9th, 2010

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