by design | Aug 29, 2021 | Black, Columnist
By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com To some of us looking on from the outside it seems that Defense Secretary Austin and the Joint Chiefs’ Milley are intent on degrading our military. Here is an incomplete list: the reversal of Trump’s transgender policy, the...
by design | Aug 29, 2021 | Columnist, Ferguson, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Those who can make you believe absurdities; can make you commit atrocities. — Voltaire By Dr. Jim Ferguson Years ago, when I was in traditional medical practice, I learned about TMI, defined by my nurse as “too much information.” One afternoon while going to my...
by design | Aug 23, 2021 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I’m officially declaring my entrance into the old age population. Yes, some of you will say my membership started several years ago, but only now am I willing to accept the fact. People now treat me like an old guy. They hold the door for me at stores....
by design | Aug 23, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com It is one of my favorite sights on the university campus. It is also one of the most photographed as the image can be seen on note cards, postcards, and other items. When I was at the university, a black and white photo appeared...
by design | Aug 23, 2021 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan When I am meeting with clients and we are discussing their case, I am often assailed with questions that start with, “well, what if this happens?” and “what if they do this?” and “what do I do if they do XYZ?” I do my best to answer the clients’...
by design | Aug 22, 2021 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Joe Biden, according to recent news reports, once said “F – that” when speaking to diplomat Richard Holbrooke in 2010. Biden was arguing the United States should leave Afghanistan whatever the humanitarian costs. The conversation is detailed...
