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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KPI supports teacher merit pay, school boards opposed
A legislative proposal to earmark about $50 million of school funding for teacher merit pay is being opposed by the Kansas Association of School Boards and the KNEA teacher union. Their longstanding objection to rewarding effective teachers isn’t news, but their logic is always entertaining.
Europe is again at war. The example Ike set is more important than ever
There’s a lot of talk these days about leadership, but damned little of the stuff to be found. Never have we needed effective leadership more than now, as we watch Russian tanks rumble into Ukraine, in the biggest military offensive since World War II.
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, March 2, the 61st day of 2022. There are 304 days left in the year.
This headache never goes away
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have suffered from constant headaches for years. I have had an evaluation by a neurologist, with all kinds of X-rays and scans. Who in the medical field deals with headaches that never go away? They may get to a dull ache, but I always know they are there. -- C.V.
Ask Amy: Artsy wedding clothes cause family stir
Dear Amy: My partner and I are eloping next month. I’m very excited, but my mother and sister keep complaining about my dress.
A second opinion is warranted after ‘clean out’ for knee arthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weigh 240 pounds and have atrial fibrillation. It has not impacted my lifestyle. About 90 days ago I had meniscus surgery called a “clean out.” Afterward, my orthopedic surgeon said I should be much better, even though there was significant arthritis. The surgery has not provided me much relief. After examination yesterday, the doctor injected my knee with cortisone, explaining this was the last alternative before a knee replacement.