Where does “outer space” begin?
Last week we read about Felix Baumgarten’s “skydive from space.” That’s what they called it. But the 24-mile altitude at
Voices
The Citizens United election
It’s the economy. No, it’s health care and medicare. Or Libya and Iran’s nuke potential. It’s the debate performances, the
Letters (Oct. 25 – Nov. 1)
How is this fair? I am happy that Mr. [James] Bruno believes he has good legal advice, but that is
Hugh Reynolds: The power of negative thinking
While one candidate’s definition of a “negative campaign” might be considered issues-oriented by the other side, there is little question
Kids’ Almanac (Halloween escapades for the whole family)
There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin. – Linus
Flowers of late Fall
In Alice Walker’s famous novel, The Color Purple, purple in nature is a symbol of all that is common, but
Letters (Oct. 12 – Oct. 18)
Not the right choice How is it that we allowed our town officials to replace our retiring receiver of taxes without holding
Andromeda and the Milky Way keep getting closer
Until 1925, nobody knew that galaxies existed beyond our own Milky Way. With today’s telescopes, 200 billion can be detected,
Everyday anthropology: Saturday in the park
Lately I’ve been feeling all kinds of melancholy. Two weeks of dreary gray skies and near social isolation in a
Hugh Reynolds: The surge of Schreibman
Who “won” the “debate” between congressional candidates Julian Schreibman and Chris Gibson at the Miller School in Lake Katrine on