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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Matthew 2:1-2 For 2,000 years, the wise men of the east have intrigued us. Who were they? From whence did they come? Whom were they seeking? And why? Could their quest have had anything to do, even in part, with the principles of law and...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (DEC. 17, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business (COB) will host the second annual Business of Space Conference to focus on creating solutions through partnerships while addressing both opportunities and barriers. Registration is now open for this event that will unite space industry professionals from across the nation on February 23-25, 2025, on the campus of UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System. Registration closes on February 1...
December 14, 2022 – MONTGOMERY, AL – most Alabamians are busy preparing for Christmas and most Republicans are anxiously awaiting the return of President Donald J. Trump (R). Democrats on the other hand are mostly dreading the second Trump administration. Little noticed by most Alabamians, the Alabama Legislature is spending this time preparing for the 2025 Alabama regular legislative session which begins on Tuesday, February 4. This will be the third year of the quadrennium meaning that thi...
We are witnessing one of the most egregious abuses of presidential power in modern history. Joe Biden’s “full and unconditional” pardon of his son Hunter Biden is just the latest proof that the swamp is alive and well and must be drained. Biden has been lying about this for years, and now he's using his office to make sure his son stays untouchable, even after getting caught red-handed and pleading guilty. It is not just about the pardon itself: it's about the lies that Biden has used as cover...
December, 1914. For over four months, Europe had been embroiled in war. What was initially conceived to be a quick conflict had become a stalemate unlike anything the world had yet seen. With the advent of newer, deadlier weapons of war, the word slaughter had been redefined to accommodate the new world of mass killing. In the first Battle of Ypres, a.k.a. Bloody Flanders, the month-long battle that had just ended on 22 November, saw over 290,000 total casualties on both sides to include, 19,530...
The City of Montgomery, AL, celebrated Veterans Day in grand style beginning with a special patriotic parade from the AL Capitol continuing down Dexter Avenue. Special Veterans Day activities were held at the Riverwalk Stadium. Thousands of veterans and others attended as the events unfolded with the arrival of a military helicopter that landed on the baseball field. COL John A. Eidsmoe, a U.S. Air Force veteran, served as emcee of the ceremonies. An Honor Guard from Maxwell Air Force Base...
December 4, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor about the urgent need to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA – like the budget – is supposed to be passed before the start of the fiscal year – October 1; but yet again Congress as a whole and especially the Senate has not done their work and gotten this done. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville highlighted key conservative wins in the NDAA, inc...
Let’s face it! After this election there is a lot of tension, division and mistrust in our culture, in our communities and in our country right now. On the political front, we are so divided! More divided than I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. We negatively label each other as Democrats, Republicans, Socialists or Libertarians. We are stereotyped as liberals or conservatives or moderates. It seems we have a hard time having civil conversations about things that matter deeply to us. This i...
Our legendary governor of the 1940’s and 1950’s was the giant, cartoonish, character James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Ole Big Jim ran against the big businesses of Birmingham – big banks, utilities, and U.S. Steel – and labeled them the “Big Mules.” He campaigned on the back of a flatbed truck in every hamlet in the state. He would dance and sing with his band, the Strawberry Pickers, and rail against the Big Mules of Birmingham and the Big Planters of the Black Belt. George Wallace came onto the s...
Chief Warrant Officer 3 LaQuiesha Nicole Andrews: Age 43 Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) LaQuiesha Nicole Andrews served 20 years and seven months in the United States Army. She culminated her military career with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 420A Human Resources Technician. She received the following medals, award decorations, and citations: Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award), Joint Service Commendation Medal (2nd award), Army Commendation Medal (5th award), Joint Service Achie...
Commander George Henry Teuton: Age 70 Commander (CDR) George Henry Teuton (Hank) served 31 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. Since 1790, the Coast Guard has safeguarded the American people and promoted national security, border security and economic prosperity in a complex and evolving maritime environment. The Coast Guard saves those in peril and protects the Nation from all maritime threats. The Coast Guard is the principal Federal agency responsible for maritime safety, security and...
When you're on a weight loss journey, it's natural to seek tips and tricks to help reach your goals. From fad diets to weight loss "hacks," it can be tempting to try the latest trend, like the so-called "coffee loophole for weight loss." But does this method truly hold the key to shedding pounds? Ro dives into the science and explores the truth behind the seven-second weight loss coffee loophole. Key Takeaways - The "coffee loophole" for weight loss is a trend that suggests drinking coffee...
7 years ago, our great state was admitted as the 22nd state in the United States. On this 205th birthday, also called "Alabama Day," I wanted to take time to brag on a few highlights of Alabama's 205 years. On December 14, 1819, Alabama was officially named a state during a constitutional convention held to organize the state government under the first Governor of Alabama, William Wyatt Bibb. President James Monroe then signed Alabama into official statehood. After making some rounds across...
As the new year approaches, many people begin thinking about their resolutions—typically focusing on physical health, saving money, or spending more time with family. One area that often gets overlooked is mental health. The pressure to "get fit" or "eat better" is well-known, but taking care of mental well-being is just as important as improving physical health, especially since mental health impacts every aspect of life. At first glance, mental health goals can seem intangible and s...
The holiday season arrived with a glittering price tag this year. Americans are projected to spend a whopping $902 per person on holiday expenses, according to the National Retail Federation. With more than half of holiday shopping still on the horizon after Thanksgiving, consumers have a prime opportunity to transform their financial strategy from stressed to savvy. Insights from Cardlytics, a provider of card-linked offers, reveal that many consumers are leaving money on the table—or more p...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has successfully completed a review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). In maintaining its accreditation status for another five years, ADPH has demonstrated that it meets PHAB's quality standards and measures and has the capacity to continue to evolve, improve and advance to continue improving the health of the residents of Alabama. PHAB was created to serve as the national public...
"It's not the destination, it's the journey," said American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph clearly was not among the travellers on one of more than 350 cancelled or 1,400 delayed flights after a worldwide tech outage caused by an update to Crowdstrike's "Falcon Sensor" software in July of 2023. U.S. airlines carried nearly 863 million travellers in 2023, with Canadian carriers accounting for another 150 million, many of whom experienced lost luggage, flight delays, cancellations, or were...
December 11, 2024 – WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) told reporters that he wants, "To do what is best for President Trump" in the ongoing budget negotiations. Presently the government is operating on an 80-day continuing resolution (C.R.) that kept the government funded to just before Christmas. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) chose not to bring up the budget bills prior to the election so that the budget would be in place on October 1 – as the law requi...
December 12, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R joined 23 other states in urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm President Trump's nominee, Kash Patel, as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Republican attorney generals argue that Patel is a proven leader who will restore integrity to the FBI. Patel served as National Security Advisor to the House Intelligence Committee, where he uncovered Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act abuse and...
There is a wide variety of lifestyle options for wheelchair users, and that remains true into retirement age. One of the more supportive and comfortable living situations for a wheelchair-bound senior is an assisted living community. But this has not always been the case. Until the early 1990s, federal laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities were not always enforced. However, in 1990, the federal government passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, which overhauled the...
Artificial intelligence has changed how people work and live in 2024, as companies create tools that can write code, generate images, and solve complex problems. The technology is seemingly everywhere, and while the advances have brought excitement, they have also kindled concern about AI's growing influence. Reflecting on another big year for AI, Creatie.ai curated five of the biggest AI stories in 2024. Issues of copyright and intellectual property, creative control, and how AI is being...
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday joined 25 of her colleagues in supporting President Trump's immigration policies. The twenty-six Republican governors released the following joint statement: "As Republican governors, we stand united in support of President Donald Trump's unwavering commitment to make America safe again by addressing the illegal immigration crisis and deporting illegal immigrants who pose a threat to our communities and national security. "When the Biden Administration refused to...
Technically speaking, a personal credit card can be used for business expenses, and many small business owners do. But that doesn't necessarily mean they should. While there's no law preventing people from using a personal card for business expenses, they will lose the legal protections they'd get with a business credit card if their company runs into debt. They'll also have a tough time separating their business and personal expenses when tax season hits. For those reasons, using a d...
As 2024 draws to a close and the new year approaches, Instacart shares its anticipated food and grocery trends for 2025. To develop this forecast, Instacart analyzed its purchase data from 2024 to uncover standout insights about how people filled their carts (and kitchens) with items that trended across pop culture and social media over the past year. The data revealed these key insights: - Health and wellness are continuing to influence people's grocery purchasing decisions. - Cooking and bakin...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (DEC. 12, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will provide its students and faculty with world-class applications for product design, simulation and collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dassault Systèmes, a global science and technology company that provides 3D virtual worlds to enable sustainable innovation. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. This agreement will empower students to gain hands-on experience with the en...
