The on-again, off-again trade war

Never mind.President Trump’s 145 percent tariffs on China ran smack into Stein’s law, the late economist Herb Stein’s famous axiom that “if something cannot go on forever, it will stop.”What was effectively an instant embargo on the biggest importer into the United States wasn’t sustainable, and...

We need cheap stuff, and lots of it

resident Trump downplayedPpotentially emptystore shelves at his recent cabinet meeting.He said of goods from China that might go missing, “Much of it we don’t need.”Then he elaborated the point: “Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know?

May I Walk With You

As a psychologist, I am always aware of the aspects of feelings, thoughts and actions, and the way these three interact with each other. They have a lot of influence on each other. With this basic idea, it is easy to say that sin can be of our feelings, thoughts, and actions.

Olive oil can serve as a remedy for several ailments

DEAR DR. ROACH:I am a 76-year-old male in good health. I go to the gym three days a week, eat well, and fast one day a week. I have been reading about taking a tablespoon of olive oil at night as a remedy for all kinds of things such as digestion issues and arthritis.

Trump shifts his own vibe

The vibe around President Trump’s second term has shifted, and it’s all his doing.The president entered office with a bit of a wind at his back. His polling was better than the first time around, protestors weren’t in the streets, and federal investigators weren’t after him.

Concerned reader

To the Editor:I had an opportunity to drive to a couple of our neighboring states over the holiday weekend. I was amazed at the growth and active business development occurring in some of our neighboring states.

Honoring the brave means helping them heal

As Memorial Day approaches, Americans nationwide prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies will be held, flags will be flown at half-staff, and families will gather to pay tribute.

Citizen responds

To the Editor:I read a Letter to the Editor in the paper last week, written by an individual expressing his dissatisfaction towards the Gladwin City Mayor.

The shots that changed the world

The iconic Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” begins, “Listen, my children ...”And, sure enough, we have long told our kids and ourselves of the cinematic events in April 1775, when the famous silversmith warned the countryside of approaching British troops and the American...

Raising magnesium intake helps with bigeminy heartbeat

DEAR DR. ROACH: Several months ago, I developed a case of a bigeminy heartbeat, so my cardiologist prescribed metoprolol. At about the same time, I had reduced my intake of magnesium from about 50 percent of the daily value (DV) to 35 percent.