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America has been rocked by an extraordinary number of devastating tornadoes and storms with hurricane-force wind gusts. This spring produced the second-most tornadoes to date since records began in … more
Peat bogs are found mainly in the boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.  They are especially found in Europe, Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia and Russia where there is a regular … more
A few years ago on the TV show "Modern Family," a stepfather did something unexpected but kind in order to save the reputation of his stepson's biological father. Cancelling his own plans, he … more
There have been at least two times in human history when toilet paper might have been a big topic of conversation at coffee gatherings. The first might have been when toilet paper first appeared … more
Blue poison dart frogs are small, very bright blue amphibians that have royal blue limbs and a dark blue belly.  There is an irregular pattern of small and large spots covering the head and … more
Oh no! Misty would not get out of my car when we arrived back in Slippery Rock. After all the trauma she had been through I completely understood. But, what do I do? I was not going to try … more
If you’re here in Washington County this Spring, the word “storm” is very familiar to you…many of us would prefer never to hear that word again! First, we had the tornado … more
I ventured out to the movie theater and saw “Civil War” last week. I enjoyed it, but not because I'm super paranoid about another civil war happening in the U.S., or even particularly … more
Melatonin is a natural hormone that plays a part in managing your sleep-wake cycle. It is mainly produced by the very tiny pineal gland that is located in the center of the brain.  … more
The Siberian Husky is a very ancient dog breed of the Spitz genetic family. The Husky is a thickly coated, compact sled dog of medium size and possessing great endurance.  Around 3,000 … more
Gateway Development Corp. tried to tie together the fate of the two ballot questions facing Blair voters in Tuesday’s statewide primary election. “Two Questions... One Future” was … more
In a previous column it was mentioned how much ancient DNA technology has helped scientists revealing and understanding the past history of humankind.  Any organism can be identified by the … more
"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." John 15:12 It is amazing how a crisis like the tornado last week can bring out the best in people. We have seen amazing … more
In the days to come, more and more data related to last Friday’s tornado outbreak will become available. But consider these numbers for some initial perspective: Nine twisters touched down in … more
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