Should the Polish people memorialize fellow Poles who collaborated with the Soviets? This of course is a preposterous question to ask, yet the “logic” displayed in a recent National Review article suggests that the answer to the question would be…
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House Democrats Consider European Style Physician Assisted Suicide
“Democracy is about choice,” John Jay Hooker forcefully reminded me in one of our recent chats. “The ultimate choice is the decision to leave your life.” Always a passionate man, those who talk with Hooker these days can feel an…
Read MoreReal Estate is Booming in Nashville, So Should You Buy Now?
Dear Fred, I am writing in response to your question, “Should I buy a bigger house now so that my adult children will have a place to stay when they come home to visit because interest rates are so attractive?”…
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After getting his degree in social work, Don Leyrer, 62, spent the first half of his career in the field, including housing abused children, before moving on to law enforcement as a probation officer. The second half of his career…
Read MoreMemphis Public School Teachers Oppose Competition
Are Tennessee’s public schools headed for extinction? Not if it’s up to Memphis teachers. A group from Shelby County recently packed a House committee meeting room at the Legislative Plaza in an effort to turn back bills they consider damaging…
Read MoreLegislature Far More Wary of Medical Marijuana than Citizens
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A report nearly two weeks ago that Tennessee Republican legislators were about to offer up a medical marijuana bill raised hopes of a breakthrough among some activists in the state. Speculation was that the bill would be…
Read MoreSave $100 an Hour By Learning These Plumbing Tips
Plumbing projects can seem a bit daunting at first, but they really don’t have to be. Here are eight common plumbing repairs and replacements that you can do yourself, no experience necessary. We’ve talked before about home electrical projects you…
Read MoreFranklin Planners Decide Cool Springs Traffic Not Yet Bad Enough
Crescent Communities LLC has a contract to buy Denver-based real estate investment manager Amstar’s 45-acre tract in Cool Springs. The deal marks the second time in recent months that site known as Northside at McEwen has been under contract. A…
Read MoreSuperfoods for Your Eyes
Rubbing your eyes and feeling tired too often? We demand a lot from our eyes – staring at computer and TV screens, reading, writing, driving… You name it, your eyes are likely involved! You need to take good care of…
Read MoreMeet a District Attorney With Common Sense
Driving drunk is one way to lose your license but falling behind on child support or unpaid traffic tickets is another. Davidson County District Attorney General Glenn Funk said that doesn’t stop some people from getting behind the wheel. “Currently,…
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