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Dick Baynton

STUART REVERCOMB: We Will Greatly Miss The Indefatigable Dick Baynton

EDITOR'S UPDATE:Three days after sending the note that follows (March 17 - his last communication with us) Dick passed away while awaiting the possible surgery he mentions below. Per...

DICK BAYNTON: March Public Service Announcements

Following are two public service announcements that were forwarded to members of the ‘Big Lick...

DICK BAYNTON: Healthcare U.S.A.

The total cost of healthcare in the US was about 18% of GDP in 2019;...

DICK BAYNTON: Life and Death In Idlib Province, Syria

Syria, about the size of North Dakota with a population of about 17 million people...

DICK BAYNTON: Political Sophistry

Recently I heard one of the current band of presidential candidates whine that he had...

Dick Baynton: Uniting States

The title of today’s column refers to several efforts to unite a consortium of nations in our troubled world. The United States of America...

DICK BAYNTON: A Looming Unnatural Disaster

Natural disasters are predictable a few hours in advance but often turn up with no advance warning such as the sinkhole that developed only...

DICK BAYNTON: Independence Day #242, 2018

Not everyone realizes that The Revolutionary War lasted over 8 years - from 1775 to 1783. Officially, the conflict began when the Colonial Militia...

DICK BAYNTON: Falling Backward

It is true that falling backward, especially by an older person can end up with serious injuries. Falling forward has the benefit of breaking...

DICK BAYNTON: Potholes, Speed Bumps & Work Rules

The State of Michigan is slated to save about $400 million on the cost of public roads, buildings and highway maintenance (especially potholes). Here’s...

DICK BAYNTON: The Dignity of Work

Only a few years ago our nation was sustaining able-bodied workers who turned to government handouts when they couldn’t find a job. The folks...

SCOT BELLAVIA: Told Ya So