Carl Smothers Science and technology combined with my experience in research and development of state-of-the-art weapon systems is the basis of the science fiction novels I write. I enjoy using this knowledge and my overactive imagination to create exciting stories set in high tech worlds with suspenseful, action-filled plots embellished with unexpected twists and turns.…
Kenneth G. DuBois II Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry association, has announced that October 2016 is “Plan a Cruise Month.” Through a multi-dimensional campaign the cruise industry has come together to showcase the wide variety of cruise experiences proving there is a cruise vacation for every travel style. Plan a…
Join us for another exciting semester with new classes and topics for everyone! At UNT classes start September 7, 2016. At Robson Ranch classes start September 8, 2016. Register today for a fall full of learning! For more information on becoming a member and enrolling in classes: Website: lifelong.unt.edu/emerituscollege Facebook: facebook.com/untemerituscollege Email: emerituscollege@unt.edu Phone: 940-369-7293…
David Zapatka Friend and fellow table tennis-playing enthusiast, Bill Lewis, exposed me to our word for this month, doyen, in a recent correspondence about long-term expertise in the sport of table tennis. When reading his email and coming across his use of the word “doyen” I had to look this one up. Doyen noun doy·en doi-ĕn′,…
Mary Ornberg The skies looked ominous as severe weather threatened the day. The rains came and cooled off an expected 100 degree day and then clouded over to keep the temperature under 85 for a delightful parade where the Niners truly razzle-dazzled the cheering crowds. The Wildhorse Lady Niners, dressed in red shirts, white shorts,…
John Burkholder, MGA On June 27 and 28, MGA9 enjoyed ourselves like never before…we played our annual Member-Member Pick-a-Partner tournament highlighted by three firsts! 1st First: record turnout with 46 players comprising 23 two-man teams. 2nd First: winners’ purse totaling over $500; $30 to first place in each of four flights, $20 to second place…