Reading, writing and arithmetic

The Cd’A Press editorial about the value of reading (Sunday, March 17, 2019) brought back memories of conversations I had with my mother many years ago. Our talk was about her grade school years as a student in a Texas Catholic girls school. Even though she was reared as a …

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Politicians overdose on dumb legislation

Law-abiding citizens once again find themselves at the mercy of the political denseness of their so-called leaders.

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World War I: The 100th anniversary of its cessation

Today, November 11, 2018, marks the centennial of the cessation of World War I. In the early hours of November 11, 1918 (just after 5 A.M.) the warring nations signed an armistice agreement. Immediately thereafter, the front line generals were told of the agreement via radio or telephone. The fighting …

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ANALYSIS: AT&T merger nothing to yawn about

This week a federal judge approved the merger of AT&T and Time Warner. Nowadays, we count company consolidations in the billions of dollars. So, this $85 billion deal has been met with a yawn by most people.

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After Charlottesville

For longer than I wish to remember, I have been in retirement from my work with computer networks and the Internet. I had the privilege and good fortune to work in 15 countries during those times.

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Why bringing back jobs isn't really that simple

Few people argue that cheap labor markets in other countries have led to the transfer of millions of jobs that were once held by American workers. It’s one of the reasons for the populists’ ascension in the American political scene. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to stem this outflow and …

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Message for a united America

Last of three parts

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Savoring our land of plenty

Second of three parts

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Gucci Gulch and the Gulag: Life's pretty good in America

My wife, Holly, and I spend some of the winter months in the Palm Springs, Calif., area, also known as Gucci Gulch. For the past few days, we have been planning the route to southern California from our home in North Idaho. We will drive down in December or January, …

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Veterans, beware of 'sponsors of terrorism' act and its traps

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Analysis: Donald Trump's view of Americans

Third in a three-part series

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