Math is not the easiest subject to teach. But a Los Banos Campus of Merced College professor who recently retired developed ways to enable his students over three decades to learn and enjoy math. Charlie Schlinger retired this...
Read MoreA radio-controlled (RC) enthusiast car show is coming to Dos Palos on July 27. The event takes place in O’Banion Park at Center Avenue and Lorraine Street. RC racing has taken the area by storm. Radio-controlled auto racing was...
Read MoreDecades ago, Ella Fitzgerald’s song “Heat Wave” was a huge hit and could’ve been written today, as our nation is currently under a heat dome with a record-breaking heat wave. This wave is hitting our beloved Central Valley...
Read MoreOlder adults are usually diagnosed with fewer alcohol use disorders compared to younger and middle age adults. The number of Alcohol Use Disorders in older adults is only second to prescription medication disorders or...
Read MoreAs the hot summer days drive folks into air conditioned rooms, the outdoors beckon on summer mornings and evenings. With the sun less intense activities are more enjoyable. Being active is key to boosting positive attributes....
Read MoreThink of the word tyrant. Who comes to mind? Ivan the Terrible, Atilla the Hun, maybe Vlad the Impaler? How about the Western kingbird? It and more than 400 other passerines, or perching birds, in the largest bird family on...
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My goodness — where do I begin with this final column? First, I’m immensely grateful for the...
Read MoreBy Pastor Mike Neu, St John’s Lutheran ChurchContributing Writer A shrine sits alongside a busy roadway. It is dedicated to a young man who lost his life running across that road rather than playing it safe and walking to the...
Read MoreThe short answer, yes. Most hips are made with a metal ball resting in a plastic cup. Modern plastic is specially treated to last much longer. In the average patient, 65 and older, these will typically last 15 or 20 years. By...
Read MoreDetecting possible cognitive impairment is the first step in determining whether or not a patient needs dementia screening and evaluation. Dementia is one of the most common medical conditions seen in older adults ranging from...
Read MoreIn this final segment relating to the impact of social media on mental health, we will explore ways to navigate social media in a healthy manner. The first is to support a healthy online community. Before you comment, let your...
Read MoreImagine an insect capable of changing a living cell from what it already is to what it wants it to become, a gall. There are such bugs. They are called gall-inducers because their larvae exude hormones that can convert the...
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