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Halloween candy

Halloween candy

As Halloween approaches for kids, costumes have been selected and candy awaits. For adults, it’s the annual question of selecting treats to dispense.
James Rubenstein Oct 29, 2025
Observations: Immigration

Observations: Immigration

The first restrictions on immigration came in 1882, with the Chinese Exclusion Act, which targeted Chinese laborers, and kept them from entering the United States.
Allan Winkler Oct 28, 2025
Media Matters: PR, Propaganda and Edward Bernays

Media Matters: PR, Propaganda and Edward Bernays

Modern PR practices did not start in earnest until World War I when the government created the Committee on Public Information – an early use of propaganda to sell a war to the American public.
Richard Campbell Oct 27, 2025
Local Legends: Radio Activities

Local Legends: Radio Activities

The late 1930s and early 1940s would prove to be a pivotal time in Albaugh’s life, starting with the family’s move to Oxford around 1937.
Brad Spurlock Oct 21, 2025
Fibermaxxing: How to eat your way to better health

Fibermaxxing: How to eat your way to better health

A dismal 5% of adults in the US actually meet that mark on a consistent basis.
Holly Larson Oct 21, 2025
On My Plate: "Pumpkin" Pie

On My Plate: "Pumpkin" Pie

Pumpkins make their appearance this time of year, between Halloween carving and Thanksgiving pie.
James Rubenstein Oct 20, 2025
Observations: Tariffs

Observations: Tariffs

Tariffs are nothing new in American history... then came President Donald Trump.
Allan Winkler Oct 14, 2025

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