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Today's Opinions

  • Congress comes to the rescue

    From The News-Enterprise

    Two refreshing things took place in the nation’s capital Wednesday. First, in a bipartisan deal, lawmakers approved legislation that lowers student loan rates for the upcoming academic year to what they were in June, saving students a great deal of money.

    On July 1, the interest rates for many student loans doubled because Congress, which is tasked with setting the rate, in all it’s gridlock glory, could not agree on a new rate or how to set it.

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  • Sleep is necessary for success in losing weight, getting fit

    This month we will tackle the tough topic of fat loss. It is the number one item that humans are more than willing to let go of.

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  • State making progress on health issues

    Of all the challenges Kentucky can expect to face in the years ahead, few if any are bigger than improving our collective health.

    In some key areas, we already have a good head start.  Kentucky is among the top 20 states in fighting infectious diseases, for example, with the use of vaccines high and the percentage of older citizens getting a flu shot above the national average.

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  • Priest begins his duties in Nairobi

    Editor:

    Greetings from Kenya!

    I spent three weeks in the United Kingdom. I visited my friends, family members and the members of my Carmeite Community in England, Wales and Scotland. I left for Kenya on July 23, the day after the royal baby was born.

    I arrived in Nairobi on July 24. I went to the school that I started close to the airport. Carmelite fathers and the community welcomed me warmly. Roasted rabbit was served at the welcome dinner. I saw a lot of developments in the campus and around.

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  • Take a little time to make your home more fire safe

    When I am asked to write or talk about fire prevention, I take the request very seriously due to the importance of the material being presented. Unfortunately, like everyone else, I am human and the writing deadlines seem to always creep up on me, just like this week. However, for once, I believe the tight time frame has helped me with this week’s fire prevention topic. 

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  • Genealogy program returns to TV; seminar in Frankfort Aug. 3

    I must admit it – I am hooked on “Who Do You Think You Are,” and I’m thrilled that it’s back on television. NBC dropped it last year, but The Learning Channel has taken it over. (That totally makes up for the fact that TLC is also responsible for “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.”)

    Thanks to the Internet, I’m watching last night’s premiere episode on my computer as I write this column. The star of the show is Kelly Clarkson, a singer who was the first winner of “American Idol.”

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  • Activity, exercise serve to reduce stress, improve overall health

    In this edition of Health Matters, I am going to hit you with a few different topics to reach a variety of people who read this column for applicable information to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

    Exercise and stress

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  • Special edition offers residents a chance to get to know newspaper

    Many folks may be scratching their heads when they get their mail today, asking themselves, “Why do I have a News-Democrat on a Monday?”

    We are providing every household in the county with a sample of our weekly newspaper, with the help of the many advertisers in this special edition. This newspaper not only has the latest news from Carroll County and the region, but it is filled with all of the back to school information you need to prepare for the new school year starting Aug. 7.

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