President Obama's remark sums up the direction this country has taken in regard to matters of person and family. In a recent speech President Obama said, "when I think about those soldiers or airme...
Changes Recommended for GPA Calculation I can understand the desire and drive of the students to achieve the rank of class valedictorian. Unfortunately, there currently seems to be too many ways students can gain unfair advantage over o...
Honoring Our Law Enforcement Officers
This week, we celebrate National Law Enforcement Week. Since 1962 when President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, the nation has marked the corresponding...
The Taxman Has Cometh, And With Friends Does anybody remember the phrase "the taxman cometh"? This referred to the Internal Revenue Service. But, lo and behold, the taxman has arrived a long time ago. And he took up residence on my cons...
Proud to be a "Tree Hugger" I’m a self-proclaimed tree hugger. Some people snicker when I say that. As if being a tree hugger is a bad thing. Well, if wanting the best things for my community and the people in it is a bad ...
A new light bulb manufactured by Philips recently won the federal Department of Energy's "L Prize" to replace commonly used 60-watt incandescent bulbs. The LED bulb is supposed to last approximatel...
Why is the country in debt?
As of April 23,2012, the National Debt is 15.6 plus trillion dollars. The current debt of the City of Millville is 54 plus million dollars. While the City’s Debt pales...
It's definitely time to make some much needed changes to the U.S. Constitution. I propose to amend the 22nd Amendment that currently limits the term of President to two terms (eight years). The 2...