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Uprising in France worth U.S. attention

For many of us the news stories about the riots that have broken out in French cities are just another story on news channels overwhelmed by stories about Iran, the midterm elections and the price of gasoline. I was like that myself, only wondering why French youth were so upset with their ...

Spooktime means three weeks in candyland

I’ve been a Milky Way girl since I was five.With Halloween just around the corner, I have a mini-excuse for having my forbidden goodies in the house. The other 51 weeks a year, I can’t risk even bringing them onto the property – the temptation is too strong, In my hometown, a little ...

Prevention best protection against cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of early detection, regular screening and improving women’s health. It is also an opportunity to talk about prevention and the steps we can take to reduce the risk of cancer. Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death. In New York State, 9.9% of adults smoke cigarettes and 6.3% use e-cigarettes. And for women, smoking has been marketed to us as glamorous, stylish, fierce, and trendy… even a way to control weight. However, tobacco use contributes to cancer and negatively impacts ...

The fragility of human institutions

This is not an uplifting subject to write about. If you are having a bad day, just put it off or forget about reading it. What it deals with is the reality of how fragile and easily broken can be those institutions which frame our lives. Probably the best example is marriage. It can be easily entered into but its lastingness is not a given. Marriage is a fragile human institution which can easily give way to disharmony, discord and divorce. Business organizations, partnerships, and professional associations have all been created to promote human activity and cooperation towards a ...

There’s two sides when it comes to election

Am I the only person in Chautauqua County disgusted with the nonstop lying from our elected representatives? I listened to Nick Langworthy, during his debate with Aaron Gies, repeat the name of Kathy Hochul, and Albany Democrats ad nauseam. Gies is running for a seat in Congress. It appears Langworthy is running for governor of New York. The constant deflection, by our congressional representative to imply every failed policy the federal government has enacted, and Langworthy supported, is somehow the fault of Hochul and Albany Democrats is not only a lie, it is the continuation of ...

Get big money out of politics

It has been reported that the world’s richest man Elon Musk has poured more than $275 million into the Republican midterm election campaigns. Democrats are crying foul while Republicans will point out that George Soros and his family have donated more than $100 million in support of Democratic and progressive causes in the 2026 midterm election cycle. $275 million from Musk! $100 million from Soros! Should any individuals have this much monetary influence in our state and national elections? I encourage readers to use their cell phones and computers for more than just gossiping on ...