The frailty of peace in the midst of war
Prior to any analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prior to the casting of blame and outrage — at Putin’s hubris, at NATO’s pernicious westward expansion over the last three decades — there’s this:
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Ask Amy: Friendship suffers due to risky behavior
Dear Amy: A few days after Christmas this year, a friend stopped by our house with her husband and her sister. Knowing that they were all vaccinated and boosted, we invited them in and enjoyed their company.
Period of increased urination may follow chaotic heartbeats
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman, 74 years old and in fair health. Eight years ago I had surgery for lung cancer. The first night after, I was told I had atrial fibrillation due to the surgery being so close to the heart. I was started on metoprolol. Every now and then I would feel that my heart skipped a beat. My pulse was usually normal, and my doctors fluffed it off. I had shortness of breath to a mild degree from the surgery, but now it is pronounced on even slight exertion.
The impact of air pollution; diet info for diabetes, heart disease
Q: I keep hearing about how pollutants in the air are causing all kinds of health problems. I live in the heart of a big city.
Today in History
Today is Sunday, March 6, the 65th day of 2022. There are 300 days left in the year.
ELYRIA GIRLS WIN, BOYS LOSE AT SUB-STATE
STAFFORD – After both teams sitting for a week with first round byes, the Elyria Christian boys and girls hit the hardwood in Class 1A Division II sub-state action with the Eagle boys suffering a heartbreaking twopoint, 41-39 loss to Pawnee Heights on Thursday before the Lady Eagles scored a dominating 38-point, 58-20 win on Friday over Stafford.
Teutons Clip Wildcats By 3 At Sub-State
WHITEWATER – It was a true rubber match of county rivals on Friday at the Class 2A sub-state in Whitewater as the Inman boys battled and managed to out dual Moundridge by three points, 43-40, to advance to the substate championship game on Saturday.
Lady Redskins Win By 16
BURRTON – The Little River girls moved a step closer to making a trip to the Class 1A Division I state tournament by taking down Macksville by 16, 52-35, on Friday in sub-state play. The win gives the Lady Redskins a glistening 19-1 mark for the season as they were to battle St.
VIKING BOYS GO 1-1 AT SUB-STATE, SEASON OVER
MINNEAPOLIS – The Smoky Valley boys basketball team finished their play at sub-state just like their season, the finished 1-1 with a dominating 30-point, 61-31, win on Monday over Ellsworth before finishing their season on Thursday with a 15-point, 57-42, loss to Southeast of Saline.
REDSKINS REACH SUB-STATE FINALS, BEAT GOESSEL
BURRTON – On Thursday, the Little River boys scored an 11-point, 51-40 victory over Goessel in their second-round game of the Class 1A Division I sub-state in Burrton to put them within one game of a trip to the state tournament next week in Dodge City.