Matthew Shoulders grew up in the Appalachian Mountains on a small Virginia farm where he and his five siblings were homeschooled. His father was an accounting professor at Virginia Tech, and his grandfather was a chemistry professor, inspiring Matt’s interest in the subject to which he would dedicate his career. Matt attended Virginia Tech as…
The Problematic Overprescription of Psychiatric Drugs
May 4, 2022
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The use of antidepressants and antipsychotics has skyrocketed among children, adults, and the elderly—a trend seen long before the COVID-19 pandemic. One in six Americans now takes a psychiatric drug and many are on drug “cocktails,” with drugs added to treat the side effects of other drugs. Some people have been on the drugs or…
The Secret to Healthy and Fit Elder Years
You find a lot of machine metaphors when trying to understand how the human body works. Fuel is compared to food, for example, or an engine is compared to our digestive process. Computer circuitry is said to be like our nervous system. And just like mechanical parts, body parts are said to wear out with…
Musk Says He Wants to Boost Twitter Use From ‘Niche’ to Most Americans
NEW YORK—Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Monday he wants to expand the reach of Twitter beyond the current “niche” until most Americans use the social media platform. Musk has signed a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion, raising questions among employees and the public about his strategy for running the social…
Sculpting in Ice: Shintaro Okamoto’s Frozen Creations Have a Lifespan of Less Than a Day
In his studio in New York’s Long Island City in Queens, sculptor Shintaro Okamoto and his team of artisans create massive, detailed sculptures for the rich and famous, as well as for everyone else. Okamoto was born in Fukuoka, Japan, but his family moved to Alaska when he was 9 years old. It was his…
Mother’s Day: Moms Remembering Moms
For me, Mother’s Day often brings to mind an old poem by Rudyard Kipling: If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine,…
A Masterpiece of Love
I always wanted to be an artist. With the loving help of my parents, I worked to become one. After studying diligently in the United States, I moved to Europe for years in pursuit of realism at the highest levels. My mom supported me. We talked on the phone long distance almost every day. When…
LAPD Chief: ‘Spasm of Violence’ Caused More Homicides, Shootings in 2022
May 3, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officials reported a “spasm of violence” in the city that led to more homicide and shooting cases this year—largely related to robberies, gang activity, and homeless encampments—during an LA Police Commission meeting on May 3. LAPD Chief Michel Moore reported 36 homicides in April 2022—the highest April number in…
Are Republicans Up for Election Really Frightened of Donald Trump?
Commentary Writing in Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal, Gerard Baker lamented the fact that, as he saw it, “GOP Leaders Remain Shackled to Donald Trump.” The occasion for his regret was the discovery of an audiotape from January of last year in which House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who now hopes to replace Nancy Pelosi as…
New Potato Salad
It’s hard to go wrong when you cook with vegetables. You don’t need to worry about precise measurements or ingredient preparation. The recipes give you general guidelines, but if you do things a little differently, chances are your dish will still be delicious! Measurements: Most cooks don’t do a lot of measuring. When a recipe…
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