By Danny Minton I’m not a biologist or an astronomer, but both are fascinating fields to study. Over the years, I came across a couple of interesting finds that made me stop and think about the universe in which we live. Our bodies contain a protein called “Laminins.” The definition I found states, “Laminins are major proteins in the basal lamina,
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By Jim Nichols I am interested in efficiency, as, perhaps, you are. It serves us well as functioning Americans at least if we have the resources. We are taught early in life at home and school to consider the options, make a plan, and conduct the plan. We were taught to be goal oriented. Admittedly, there were some more artistic
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Several years ago, a wise guy–or perhaps a wise gal–sent an email that latched on and won’t let go. It read: “In your column today, I discovered several dozen well-chosen words.” Oh, that it could have been left at that, without a second sentence: “Unfortunately, they were intermingled among 600 that weren’t.” Ouch! Such could
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Most Americans are spiritual or religious in some way and many also say their spirituality and level of religiosity have changed over time. But Americans are far more likely to say they have become more spiritual than to say they have become more religious, according to a new analysis of a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. Click here to read article.
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“Father, forgive them.” He could say that while dying; can we, while living? Glenn Dromgoole is a former editor of the Abilene Reporter-News and the author of numerous books. He and his wife, Carol, own Texas Star Trading Company.
Read moreBy Danny MintonIn the middle of the 19th century, New York City was facing the problem of thousands of homeless and poor children living on the streets. The influx of immigrants added to the overburdened situation along with a time of depression and financial panic of the time. Disease and the Civil War would add to the burden, adding more
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By Nancy Patrick As children grow up, their parents instruct them in certain social rules of acceptable behavior. I remember my parents’ teaching me to say “ma’am” and “sir” when addressing my elders. I also learned quickly that any sassy response from me was unacceptable. You can all recall the “dos” and “don’ts” your parents taught you. I call the
Read morePastors of two predominantly Black congregations in Abilene commented on the impact that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made on their lives and ministry. Click here to read a Pew Research Center survey about the positive way the majority of Americans view Dr. King’s legacy. Rev. Deori Newman, pastor of New Light Baptist Church:Dr. Martin Luther King Junior was an
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Monday, Jan. 15, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the Baptist minister and influential leader of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Most U.S. adults (81%) say King has had a positive impact on the country, including 47% who say he has had a very positive impact, according to a Pew Research Center survey last year. In addition, 38%
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