West Virginia became a state in 1863 during the Civil War by separating from Virginia. It was a complex effort, unique in American history - due to 3 main factors: passionate motivation, slavery, and constitutional issues. Wood County leaders played a leading role. MOTIVATION: In April ...
We have a vent on the floor for heat and air conditioning between our kitchen and dining area. When our daughter Dannielle, her husband, and golden retriever Arnie come to visit, Arnie won’t walk across the vent. He is afraid. Arnie is so afraid he won’t even cross the vent to get a treat. If we cover the vent with a rug he will walk over it. Arnie is a dog. He doesn’t understand why he has nothing to fear. Sadly, many times we aren’t much different from Arnie the retriever when we allow our fear to hold us back from achieving our dreams or doing what is right and good for ...
It seems as though the school year has just gotten under way, but families across our region are beginning conversations about next steps with students who will graduate in the spring. Part of that conversation will inevitably be, “Can we afford college?” For generations, part of the answer to that question has been student loans. Many young people believe they have bright futures ahead of them, and that post-high school education will give them what they need to bring home paychecks from which they can pay off those student loans quickly. Parents hope for the same. Reality is ...
Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. What a week as the rain continues here in the valley. Many places have received over 4 inches since last Saturday, and numerous areas experienced flooding. Hopefully we get a break and have some dry weather ahead for harvesting crops and working in the garden. This week, I want to discuss fall asters. I know, the chrysanthemum is the go-to flower for fall and with good reason. However, we need some variety in plants and colors. Look no further than the fall aster. Fall asters can be a great addition to flower beds and gardens. When we ...
Investigations into the negative consequences of data center operations have revealed many potential environmental disasters. But these all pale in comparison to the warnings now being issued by AI executives and engineers. These experts admit that they cannot control the AI bots they have created. The term "Frankenstein monster" is no longer a metaphor. In light of their most dire predictions, the purported benefits of AI and political considerations such as competition with China are not our chief concern. Our elected officials must act to kill this monster. Ending data centers ...
As wariness (and outright anger) over the use of Flock cameras in our communities increases, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is right to be joining organizations such as the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio in seeking greater regulation of the surveillance devices. Investigations, including those by news organizations such as the Ohio Capital Journal, have turned up multiple instances of misusing the data. Further, the Capital Journal’s public records search of Shaker Heights’ license plate reader data over approximately four months showed the data was accessed more than 700,000 ...
