by tricityvoice | Sep 19, 2023 | Editorials
Afternoon shadows lengthen as days shorten at both ends. Dark mornings will soon be matched by early, dark evenings. On the political front, candidates are preparing for a new cycle of appeals for votes from their constituents. The dark days are a reminder of the...
by tricityvoice | Sep 12, 2023 | Editorials
What was once easily verifiable, is difficult now and may be next to impossible in the near future. As society has transformed to digital identities, collection and theft of personal data has also progressed to hijack huge sums from individuals, financial institutions...
by tricityvoice | Sep 5, 2023 | Editorials
The Romans named the current month as “seven” (Septem in Latin) so why is it the ninth month of the calendar? It turns out that time is not only flexible for Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, but changed in ancient Rome as well. Prior to the Julian Calendar of 153 BCE...
by tricityvoice | Aug 29, 2023 | Editorials
Action novels and movies often feature a protagonist fighting long odds and dodging bullets, but eventually completing a mission although sometimes with a bruise or two. Those who have actually participated in such combat know the results are problematic at best....
by tricityvoice | Aug 22, 2023 | Editorials
Families are busy adjusting to the new school year, gathering classroom supplies and arranging schedules to accommodate changes from summer activities. Teachers, cleaning crews and administrative personnel are also busy fine-tuning schedules and making sure that...
by tricityvoice | Aug 15, 2023 | Editorials
An essential element of democracy is transparency of its governmental functions. At the local level, deliberations by elected representatives, with a few exceptions, must be made in a setting open to public scrutiny. City councils, governing boards and special...