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July 13, 2010

Nuclear power gaining new life

In the 1970s, Washington's public utilities embarked on an aggressive nuclear power building project managed by the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS). Unfortunately, the effort ultimately became known as "Whoops!" WPPSS planned to construct five generating facilities inour state to meet future electricity demand. However, when the core of one of the reactors at Three Mile Island, Pa. nuclear power plant suffered a partial meltdown, support for nuclear power waned.

June 29, 2010

Senior citizens are active

When you really take a close look, senior citizens are truly the backbone of our society. Many have contributed immensely throughout their lifetimes. Whether through a career, raising a family, or community outreach, in their possession are the life experiences, knowledge and wisdom that most of us are working toward gaining -- mostly through trial and error -- whether we want to admit it or not.

June 16, 2010

A day to be a proud parent

The pictures tell the story. For most graduates, the end of their high school careers very likely brings a flood of emotions. From excitement that it's all finally over and relief to at least have a bit of a break from the daily academic grind, to anticipation for what the future might hold and maybe a little bit of fear about making those big decisions that can truly impact the direction their lives will take, the feelings truly run the gamut....