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Episode IV of the Star Wars trilogy (i.e. the first Star Wars movie) was subtitled A New Hope .  Watching the movie, you would believe th...

Dear Hollywood, I normally don’t watch entertainment awards shows such as the Oscars or Golden Globes.  I assumed these events were just...

2017.  A brand new year.  2016 is now history.  To be honest, I am glad 2016 is gone.  It certainly felt like a year full of hate and anger...

Last week, I lost a co-worker and friend to suicide.  While some knew he was suffering from anxiety and depression, none of his friends, fa...

“American Sniper” is a movie about Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who had 160 confirmed kills as a sniper during four tours of Iraq.  It’s a well-ma...

“Black Lives Matter” is movement that started in the wake of the Trayvon Martin trial and acquittal of his killer, George Zimmerman.  The m...

by John Galt As a topic debated in the media, I’ll mention my thoughts on our policemen and women.  The majority of police officers are...