Sunday, June 25, 2017

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Look to streams and rivers for summertime angling opportunities

6/22/2017

Barely into my retrieve, the small crankbait came to an abrupt halt as if being smashed by a locomotive. One swift hook set later, and the surface of the once-tranquil stream exploded as the chunky smallmouth leapt from its waters.

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MOVIE REVIEW: All Eyez on Me a compelling look at Tupac’s life

6/22/2017

Tupac Shakur left a legacy on rap that may never die, one that includes more studio albums released after his death than he put out during his life. All Eyez on Me, which opens today, on what would have been his 46th birthday, digs into the messy details of his short life.

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Young wild animals are best left alone

6/15/2017

Lots of people have been seeing newborn fawns, birds, and various other infant wildlife in the last week or two, which means that there are now lots of Mother Nature’s new young ones out there.

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Parkinson’s disease and Rock Steady Boxing

6/15/2017

Parkinson's disease appears to be one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases in the United States but after extensive studies, we don’t know how many people have it or will get it or why.

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Movie review: 'It Comes at Night' becomes frustrating disappointment

6/15/2017

It Comes at Night is a bare-bones horror film fueled by paranoia and a mystery that keeps you guessing. The film creates authentic tension out of unanswered questions, and that works until you realize that none of the questions will be answered. That is a frustrating disappointment.

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Bluegills are as American as it gets

6/8/2017

“ An’ I love fried chicken an’ blue gill fishin’, an’ outlaw women, an’ I wouldn’t change if I could.” These are the words from a famous Rhett Akins song, and they ring true when describing the American spirit for lots of rural folks.

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Movie review: Wonder Woman blazes trail amid crowd of movie heroes

6/8/2017

Powerful, empowered, and driven by purpose, Wonder Woman is the superhero movie we need right now. It’s also a blast of summer-movie entertainment that should charm fangirls and fanboys alike.

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Hitler's Eastern blunder

6/8/2017

The eastward aggression against Russia by Germany in WWII, called Operation Barbarossa, was delayed by five weeks from May 15 to June 22, 1941, because of the resistance by patriots in Greece and Yugoslavia which required Germany's attention.

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Financial Gifts – and Tips – for New Graduates

6/8/2017

It’s Graduation Season again. If you have a child who recently graduated, you’re probably thinking about what sort of present to give. Here’s a suggestion: Consider offering a combination of financial gifts and tips.

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As I Grow Older

6/1/2017

As I write this I am one day away from a milestone birthday. I was born in 1957, so you can do the math. As I grow older I tend to reflect more on life, and here are some of the observations I have made lately.

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