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BOB BROWN: Part I: The Iatrogenic State – “Doing Good” to Death

In the clinical world, an iatrogenic injury is one caused by the healer. Whether through a surgeon’s slipped scalpel or a toxic prescription, the "cure" becomes more lethal than the original malady. As a forensic psychiatrist,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is President Trump Now Jesus Christ?

I read an astonishing and alarming article in the New York Post on April 13 entitled, "Trump Makes Wild Claim...

BOB BROWN: Death Ends a Life, But Not a Relationship

"Death ends a life, but not a relationship." This truth is both a psychological reality...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Iran Is Not Going To Be A Never-Ending War

I read an asinine analysis about the Iran war and a problematic prediction of Iran's drone warfare and cyber...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The Ceasefire With Iran On April 7 Was Not A Big Win For The US

I think that President Trump made a great diplomatic mistake with Iran (brokered by duplicitous Pakistan) on...

MIKE KEELER: The English Language Works in Funny Ways

This example starts with the very famous scandal with the very silly name, "Watergate," in reference to the hotel where the drama went down....

SCOT BELLAVIA: 3 More Phrases People Should Stop Using

Especially online, where our words will persist as long as the Internet does, we’ve got to say what we mean and mean what we...

MELINDA MYERS: Create a Garden Anywhere with Straw Bale Gardening

Add productive garden space and raise your planting bed with straw bale gardening. This technique allows you to create a raised bed garden on...

MIKE KEELER: A Pop Quiz You Are Not Likely To Pass

Grab your coffee, here comes a Friday morning Pop Quiz. Ready? Let’s play. Which of the following is the largest public nature preserve in the continental...

STUART REVERCOMB: Think For Yourself

Here are some Covid statistics based on age: For those age 50 and under there have been less than 25,000 deaths nationwide as a result...

MELINDA MYERS: Vacation Care for Container Gardens

Planning a few long weekends or a vacation may have you rethinking your garden plans. Don’t let time away from home stop you from...