Archive for January 2023
Should We Be Concerned About A Nuclear War?
I spent my first 10 years living in Michigan City, which is 35 nautical miles from Chicago. I was a Cold War kid. Our bogeyman was Soviet General Secretary Nikita Khrushchev, who made a lasting impression when he took off his shoe at the United Nations, hammering the podium while threatening to “bury” the U.S.…
Read MoreComplimenting Strangers
“I have to say, that is a very nice hat!” I told the man as he passed me on the sidewalk. The man in the snazzy blue fedora had a serious look on his face, as if he was thinking deeply about something far more important than the indigo-blue hat with the red feather sitting…
Read More2023 Kia Niro Crossover Finds its Efficient Hybrid Soul
It didn’t look like much from the outside, but the first generation Kia Niro became a smash success, employing hybrid and EV technology far more advanced than its simple two-box shape would indicate. But it always seemed to while away in the shadow of its more flamboyant and taller sibling, the Soul. Not anymore. A…
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Daily Almanac: Jan. 28, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:56 a.m.SET: 5:58 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 46 °FLOW: 27 °F Today is… • Daisy Day• Date Privacy Day• Pop Art Day What Happened On This Day: • 1521 The Diet of Worms begins, lasting until May 25• 1878 Yale Daily News becomes the first independent daily college newspaper in the US• 1915…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – About Difficulty with Social Security’s Sign-in Process
Dear Rusty: Last month I tried to contact Social Security who never picked up a phone on their end. The same with the IRS. When I finally got through, they said I had to join ID.me before they could help me. That took me over a week, and many applications and rejects, to get through.…
Read MoreSolo Travel Tips: 7 Ideas for Venturing Out Alone
(Family Features) Whether you’re a lone wolf at heart or looking to broaden your sense of independence, traveling solo can be a richly empowering and satisfying experience. Setting out on your own has many practical advantages. You’re not worrying about accommodating another’s schedule, interest or needs, and you’re free to decide what you want to…
Read MoreYearly Health Exam Key for Older Adults
(StatePoint) You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual wellness exam. An annual wellness exam with a health care provider is important for everyone, but especially for older adults. As we age, we are more likely to develop chronic health conditions, according to…
Read MoreCounty Sheriff’s Office Warns of Fraud Scheme
Once again, a scam involving the threat of arrest for missing jury duty or a court date is hitting central Indiana, including Hamilton County. In an even more interesting twist, the caller may be using names of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies or court employees to lend credence to the calls. The phone numbers are…
Read MoreDave Johnson Files to Run for Noblesville City Council
Community leader and longtime Noblesville resident, Dave Johnson will run for Noblesville City Council, District 5. Johnson has lived in District 5 for 40 years. “I’ve invested in Noblesville over the years by serving the community. I’m thrilled to bring experience and deep knowledge of Noblesville to the council,” said Johnson. Johnson has been a…
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