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Think of all the vehicles leaving Madison County on Christmas shopping trips, on nights on the town, on movie trips, ball games. If it involves spending money, Madison County residents are more likely to do it elsewhere than here. That’s just how it goes. [Full Story »] 

When outspoken white supremacist Richard Spencer was sucker punched months ago while giving an interview, some people laughed. Some called it funny and well deserved. [Full Story »] 

There was not a “but Mitt” aspect to the post 2012 elections. Once Romney lost, he was out of our thoughts. But Hillary is still in the conversation these days, because these times are strange. [Full Story »] 

If you are seriously injured in a wreck, you’re going to be taken by paramedics to the hospital and be treated no matter who you are. [Full Story »] 

Sometimes two competing ideas are both true. We don’t like this. We like one idea to be right and one to be wrong. But here’s an example of opposing truths: Yes, we have total control over what we click online. And, no we don’t have much control over what we click. [Full Story »] 

I frequently click on videos for huge waves on YouTube. There’s something about 50-foot waves swallowing surfers that always holds my attention. I recently started watching footage of old atomic bomb tests in a similar way. I’m just transfixed by the power. For a moment, I can divorce myself from the meaning and just watch a spectacle. We can literally blow up the world. The old test footage is oddly beautiful, as if the sun has poked a finger into the chest of earth and the dust shoots skyward at the impact site. These are man-made tsunamis of fire and chaos. It’s impossible to look away. [Full Story »] 

How will this help or hurt Republicans or Democrats? Every issue these days is viewed through that lens. It’s our old, familiar ball game. And it’s really hard to see outside of that structure. The red and blue jerseys seem like everything. [Full Story »] 

I have a company credit card. The bosses afforded me the privilege after being with the company for quite a long time. And I am able to purchase gas or other work-related items if really needed, say a replacement for a camera card reader. [Full Story »]