Ask Amy: Co-worker wonders about disclosing raises
Dear Amy: I’ve become good friends with a co-worker who started at the same job I did over 12 years ago. I’ve received raises, including two after I changed departments six years ago.
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Ask Amy: Hookups lead to friendship, followed by ghosting
Dear Amy: Through some unusual circumstances too complicated to explain here, I met another man about seven and a half years ago. We first met for a sexual encounter and soon became lovers.
What’s the prognosis for ‘microvascular disease’?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old active male taking only thyroxine. I have no known health issues. In November 2021, I experienced a migraine with aura and have a slight vision loss in my right eye. After seeing an eye doctor, a retinal specialist and a primary care doctor, the only thing I am hearing is the term “microvascular disease.” This is based on the eye doctor’s examination. I am unable to find a satisfactory definition or prognosis anywhere I search. Any information you could provide would be appreciated. -- R.B.
Medical breakthroughs can change your life; eating disorders
Q: There’s so much going on with new medical treatments, but are they actually making a difference in my health today? -- Gregory Y., Columbus, Ohio A: It’s been an exciting year in medical research, with more insights into how cancer forms and how to stop it, how genes operate, and how technology can personalize medicine. Every year, the Cleveland Clinic identifies the top 10 breakthroughs.
Today in History
Today is Sunday, April 10, the 100th day of 2022. There are 265 days left in the year.
Taking Home Rule Seriously in Kansas
Many Kansas Republicans likely guffawed in disbelief when Governor Laura Kelly recently insisted she was “a major local-control advocate.” The image of Democrats as favoring big government programs, with Republicans fighting to keep government small and local, is deeply entrenched. The language of the state GOP, presenting Kelly’s emergency orders during the pandemic as examples of “one-size-fits-all” overreach, employs this stereotype expertly.
Waving hands in celebration of CODA’s Oscar win — and so much more
The Deaf people just got their next big due when Troy Kotsur won as best supporting actor in the film “CODA” at the 2022 Academy Awards. A few centuries ago, the Deaf people envisioned that they would continue to prosper alongside non-Deaf people.
Civic Engagement: Ten Years Later
Between 10 and 15 years ago, political science professors discovered renewed our interest in civic engagement. Retired U.S. Senator Bob Graham and his collaborator Chris Hand published the first edition of their book America: The Owner’s Manual in 2009, arguing that the best hope for the renewal of American democracy lies in teaching a new cadre of involved, interested citizens who begin their journeys of civic activism by making change at the local level, usually on nonpartisan issues. The authors give numerous examples and tips. The American Political Science Association (APSA) hosted their first annual Teaching and Learning Conference in 2005, while the Journal of Political Science Education had debuted the previous year.
USD 489 Bond Opportunity – Check Yes Twice
College football coach Lou Holtz once shared that, “Nothing on this earth is standing still. It’s either growing or it’s dying, no matter if it’s a tree or a human being.” What if we look at this quote and insert Hays as a community? Would we consider ourselves to be in a pattern of growth or decline? One would quickly ask the question, which part of our community are we assessing? Let’s start where Hays could be significantly impacted as soon as April 25th when early voting starts and ends on May 10th, the day for the USD 489 school bond opportunity election.
Ask Amy: Friendship falters on anti-vaxx posts
Dear Amy: I met “Shari” through other friends. We got along well, and always had a great time.