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February 26, 2024

Medicine


VACCINATING AGAINST CANCER

David S. Chang

Almost everyone will be exposed to human papillomavirus in their lifetime,
increasing their risk of cancer. Luckily, there is a vaccine that has proven
safe and effective against this virus.

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February 26, 2024

Fun & Games


NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 LIMERICK LAUGHS WINNER AND RUNNERS-UP

Post Editors

A young girl gets more than she bargained for when she tries to sneak a peek at
Santa late on Christmas Eve.

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February 26, 2024

Education, History


THE ORIGIN OF GRADES IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS

Josh Eyler

You may not have heard of Ezra Stiles, but he’s the reason students today get
grades – and the system hasn’t changed much in 250 years.

Read More about The Origin of Grades in American Schools

February 23, 2024

News of the Week


NEWS OF THE WEEK: VANISHING LANDLINES, MCCARTNEY’S MISSING BASS, AND CHOCOLATE
CHIP ICE CREAM GETS NO RESPECT

Bob Sassone

In the news for the week ending February 23, 2024, are phone woes, long lost
loves, and good news for one Beatle.

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and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Gets No Respect

February 23, 2024

Contemporary Fiction, Fiction


THE DAY IS YOURS, YOURS ALSO THE NIGHT

Jeffrey DeVries

A son’s guilt about his absent father collides with a mother’s love.

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January 24, 2024

TV


50 YEARS AGO: THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN BEGAN HIS (REALLY FAST) RUN

Troy Brownfield

The show launched a pair of super ’70s icons.

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January 23, 2024

Travel


THESE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE TOWNS CAN’T WAIT TO TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT

Bill Newcott

In an arc from Texas to Maine, little burgs are making big plans.

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January 9, 2024

Movies


MOVIES IN PERIL: HOW RESTORATIONISTS ARE SAVING CELLULOID

Don Vaughan

Restoring old films is both difficult and expensive, but well worth the price.

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December 28, 2023

Books, Culture


10 READS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Steph Opitz

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to read more books in 2024? If so,
Bookshop.org has some great suggestions to get you started.

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Dec 19, 2023

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THE WRITER WHO CREATED THE STOIC AMERICAN COWBOY







You might not have heard of Owen Wister, but through his book, The Virginian, he
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Sep 25, 2023

History, Post Perspective, Travel


BLIMPS, DIRIGIBLES, AND ZEPPELINS: YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOOD IDEA DOWN



Jeff Nilsson



Jul 06, 2023

History, Post Perspective


NO OFFENSE: HOW AMERICANS BECAME INTOLERANT OF BODY ODOR



Jeff Nilsson



Jun 13, 2023

History, Post Perspective


THE HISTORY OF CHILD LABOR IN AMERICA



Jeff Nilsson




FICTION

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Feb 23, 2024

Contemporary Fiction, Fiction


THE DAY IS YOURS, YOURS ALSO THE NIGHT



Jeffrey DeVries



Feb 16, 2024

Contemporary Fiction, Fiction


GLEDHILL LUMBER



J.D. Strunk



Feb 09, 2024

Contemporary Fiction, Fiction


MISSOURI MEDIUM



Shanda Connolly




CARTOONS

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CARTOONS: OH, BABY





A baby makes love stronger, nights longer, savings smaller, and cartoons
funnier!



Feb 21, 2024


CARTOONS: LOVE LAUGHS





Love (or at least like) is in the air!



Feb 14, 2024


CARTOONS: SLOPE SMILES





These cartoons are ski-lightful!



Feb 07, 2024


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They say when you marry someone, you marry their whole family.



Jan 31, 2024


COLUMNISTS

CON WATCH

Steve Weisman

 * Con Watch: Affinity Fraud — Beware of Trusting the Trustworthy
 * Con Watch: Be Cautious of Weight Loss Scams
 * Con Watch: Artificial Intelligence Is Making Scams Worse

CONSIDERING HISTORY

Ben Railton

 * Considering History: A Black History Month Syllabus of Satire
 * Considering History: America’s Forgotten Women Writers: Carolyn Wells
 * Considering History: The Battle Between Exclusion and Inclusion 100 Years Ago

EVERYDAY HEROES

Ken Budd

 * Bracken's Kitchen Has the Recipe for Changing Lives
 * The Street Vet: Helping the Homeless and Their Pets
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IN A WORD

Andy Hollandbeck

 * In a Word: The House Always Wins
 * In a Word: Fascinatin’ Rhythms
 * In a Word: Hemi, Semi, Demi, Bi, and Di

MOVIES FOR THE REST OF US

Bill Newcott

 * Review: Ordinary Angels — Movies for the Rest of Us with Bill Newcott
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NEWS OF THE WEEK

Bob Sassone

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   Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Gets No Respect
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   Apostrophe Debate
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   Charities Ask For $19 a Month?

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David Apatoff

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YOUR HEALTH CHECKUP

Douglas P. Zipes, M.D.

 * Your Health Checkup: Getting a Taste of Your Own Medicine
 * Your Health Checkup: When Life Begins (Again)
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