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Ready, fire, aim

Some never seem to get things in the right order. In their rush to do something or to appease some group, they tend to make ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 4:48 pm

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Facts and politifacts

A famous quote of Mark Twain’s was there are three types of lies — lies, damn lies, and statistics.  If he were alive today, he ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 2:55 pm

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Widows and orphans

Some in the news media have started using President Obama’s argument that America should welcome Syrian refugees because they are “widows and orphans.” Similarly, some ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Monday, December 7, 2015 6:34 am

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What will he do next time?

While 129 people are being buried and many others are suffering from wounds, President Barack Obama dithers away. He had a few words of condolence ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:32 pm

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The purpose of college

The old phrase “the inmates are in charge of the asylum” could never be more true than on some of our college campuses. What started ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 10:45 am

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The November election in detailed review

Thank you to all those who did their civic duty and voted last week in the November elections. I appreciate the dedicated people who cast ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Monday, November 16, 2015 7:16 am

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The Bloomberg effect

While I am writing this before Election Day, it will appear after polls have closed. By that time, we will have a clearer picture whether ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, November 5, 2015 10:40 am

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Education considerations in workforce training

For the last two sessions of the General Assembly, I have proposed major changes related to workforce training. Each year, after passing the Senate, it ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, October 29, 2015 10:56 am

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What in life is free?

When I was growing up, my parents frequently said two things. The first, “Money does not grow on trees” meant no, you are not going ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, October 23, 2015 8:33 am

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I can not find it

I’m sitting here with a copy of the U. S. Constitution in front of me. I have read it over and over again. Nowhere can ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 12:05 pm

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