What is more fun than people says a friend
A reminiscence of Alan Dempsey a Canton Georgia teen who impressed with kindness and friendliness. The narrator recalls their years in redneck North Georgia and later St Louis. Alan’s courage and charm contrasted with paddled discipline, and the writer shares life lessons from Dale Carnegie about names and human connection. Now retired Bert Marshall repairs computers and shares how Alan’s outlook shapes his own encounters.
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Baytown Sun invites tips and photos for local coverage
The Baytown Sun asks readers to submit news tips story ideas and photos via email at sunnews baytownsun.com or david.bloom baytownsun.com by phone 281 425 8016 or mail to The Baytown Sun news room P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77520 with a request for community input and engagement
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Big data not for man's best friend
Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons reflects on Paws in Prison and how inmate trainers and their dogs shape lives at the farm. He argues breed stereotypes from a Slate graph miss the dogs’ value, noting many breeds adapt differently to country life and that mixed breeds can be ideal companions. Lyons shares personal canine counts and quirks, highlighting temperament over pedigree and urging empathy for dogs and their handlers.
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Abbott's First Post Election Visit Emphasizes Unity and Diversity
Gov elect Abbott visited the Rio Grande Valley with a focus on economic development and named Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos as Texas secretary of state. Cascos, a Republican CPA born in Mexico, signals a move toward inclusive governance and regional representation as Abbott seeks to reassure Hispanics and unite the state. Corpus Christi Caller-Times
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This Day in History November 21 2014 Highlights
On November 21 2014 significant past events are noted including Nixon tape gap revelation in 1973 the MGM Grand fire in 1980 with 87 lives lost and later political milestones. The item also recalls Senate health care debate in 2009 and filibuster reforms of 2013 along with a Hemingway thought for today.
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