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Is it Environment or Is It Genetics?

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When we last visited, we were discussing generalities of and moral issues surrounding genetic research/ scientific work. And, of course genetics cannot be mentioned without two of the most famous pieces of genetic research being highlighted, those being the work of Gregor Mendel with pea plants and the cloning of Dolly the Sheep.

Eight proposed amendments on November ballot

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The order has been drawn for eight proposed amendments to the much-amended Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The proposed amendments were approved by at least two thirds of both houses of the state Legislature. According to the Austin American-Statesman, they include:

Two thrillers smashed int one ‘irresistible’ read

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It’s all there: the Big Payout.

In Contemplation of the Nap

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My three-year-old granddaughter has mixed feelings about the necessity and appropriateness of her afternoon nap.

Breaking the chain of Destination Disease

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Who is the wisest person you know?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

Workforce commission announces job surge

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The Texas Workforce Commission released June employment figures that showed Texas employers (texaslmi.com/) added nearly 56,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5%. “The Texas economy is booming,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “Businesses are investing in the Lone Star State at a record pace because we›ve built a framework that allows free enterprise to flourish and hardworking Texans to prosper.” TWC’s latest statistics show that the leisure and hospitality industry led all others in job growth, adding more than 19,000 jobs. Education and health services employment ranked second, adding 9,500 jobs in June.

The Science of Genetics in Agriculture

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Alright, for those of you out there who enjoy touching history, more especially Agricultural history, the Chisolm Trail Antique Farm Equipment Club is a local organization that you may want to check out. With club activities held in our tri-county area, members have the opportunity to see in real life, learn about and even climb aboard some Agricultural equipment from years ago. We will highlight some of their major activities as we get closer to their planned activity dates. If you are interested in this club, they do have a Facebook page; also, their contact people are President Pat Vaught at 817-372-7249 or Secretary Dennis Hamblin at 817-565-7668.

It’s an amazing day!

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“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

The Burden of Saving those Family Keepsakes!

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This past weekend my sweet wife and I worked on clearing up the stack of boxes and crates which occupy the bulk of our garage. We recently moved in our house and a great many items have yet to find their place. We set out early in the day to attack this herculean task, but it was obvious early on that we had swatted a bear on the nose and were seriously overmatched.