Commentary
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New book ‘Second growth’ discusses importance of forest to civilization
“Second Growth” is a new book by Robin L. Chazdon, University of Chicago Press. Its subject is the rationale and methods to regain “true ...
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Finally, US voters get chance to vote in primaries
Americans have finally reached the voting stage in primaries for the 2016 presidential campaign. Wisconsin residents will finally get a chance to cast their ...
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Thank goodness for bargain movie night with friends
Everyone needs a night out with their homies now and then, and my girls and I have discovered a cheap escape from the real ...
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Growing up with outhouses, bay windowed bathrooms not so bad
My bathroom faces south, meaning my bathroom window faces south, nothing strange about that. In fact, all three of my bathroom windows face south, ...
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Nuggets of good news found among all bad
Rejoice – there’s some good news now and again to go along with all the bad. For example, you’re likely among the Americans who ...
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Advertisements are multi-billion dollar industry of mostly half-truths
“Ask your doctor if (fancy, new, expensive drug name) is right for you.”
If you watch the evening news on any of the network-affiliated TV ...
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Author lists entire collection of books for your perusal
Desiderius Erasmus once said, “When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.” ...
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Crystal radio tradition a classic education in what constitutes as ‘music’
Once a ritual practice was to give every kid a crystal radio, Christmas often as not the occasion. To inform those who don’t know, ...
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Movement underway to tether Easter to fixed date
Christmas 2015 is a recent memory. So let’s look ahead to the next big religious holiday, Easter.
Would it make any difference to you if ...
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Winter is great time to plan landscape makeover
A nice aspect of the low gardening season is you have plenty of time to plan for the upcoming growing season. Winter is the ...