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David Carlson: The gift of giving

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It is never easy for a person to admit that he has totally misread a situation. This was my experience, and now is a good time for me to come clean about an assumption that I learned was totally off-base.

Dr. Richard Feldman: The jury is still out on artificial sweeteners

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Many people consider utilizing artificial sweeteners since high sugar consumption promotes obesity, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and diabetes. Sugary-drink consumption is linked to early onset colon cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases, and fatty liver.

Dee Johnson: Soil — our lives depend on it

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“Right now, soil might be the last thing on your mind. But at this moment, when the future of our planet and humankind is at stake, nothing could be more important than regenerating the ground beneath us.” This is the message from the nonprofit organization Kiss the Ground.

JCPL Column: JCPL offers unique experiences

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You can enjoy an array of unique experiences at your library: from engaging programs to fun in-house activities, there’s something for everyone. As an adult librarian at the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library system, I see some exciting programs and activities for all ages. You can find fun, unique experiences at each of our four branches.

Norman Knight: The Band and ‘The Weight’ of history

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Guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson died last week at age 80. He was a member, some say the leader, of The Band, a musical group from the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Band was a darling of music critics, even making the cover of Time, the somewhat straight news magazine of the day.

Michael Hicks: A more thoughtful understanding of quality of fife

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Any occasional reader of this column will know that I write often about the importance of quality of life in a region’s economy. Much of my technical research in academic journals and writing with think tanks, like Brookings, also involves the role quality of life plays in regional prosperity. Today, nearly most governors and mayors acknowledge the key role of quality of life in their state or city. So, I am heartened that the work of so many economists, sociologists and urban planners is finally getting the attention of policymakers.

John Krull: Once the dog catches the car…

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When the U.S. Supreme Court threw reproductive rights and abortion laws in America into upheaval a year ago with the Dobbs decision, a cliché emerged.

Niki Kelly: An ode to the Indiana State Fair (without the rhyming)

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I know it’s the end of summer and kids are headed back to school. But if you have one more hurrah in you, I encourage you to head to the Indiana State Fair — especially if you live outside central Indiana.

Dick Wolfsie: Learning Spanish is no joke

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One of the things on my bucket list is to be fluent in another language. In the past I’ve taken lessons in French, Spanish and Hebrew and I wasn’t very successful, assuming I wanted to do more than say “Hello,” “Goodbye” or most importantly, “Where’s the bathroom?”

Ryan Trares: Start of a new day

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This was the battle of the irresistible force vs. the immovable object.