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Will we ever prioritize health over economics? | Ron Colone | Columnist
A few months back, a federal judge approved a partial settlement of $626 million to be paid to residents of Flint, Michigan, who were impacted by exposure to lead in their drinking water. The problem began when the city decided to cut costs on its water by switching from the properly treated but more expensive …
Ron Colone: Using technology to conquer fear | Columnists
I’m thinking if they can get you over your fear of heights, then why not every other fear, too? I can certainly see how such an app would be just as successful in helping with claustrophobia (fear of tight spaces), ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), aviophobia (fear of flying) and gephyrophobia (fear of crossing over bridges), but …
Ron Colone: Using technology to conquer fear | Lifestyles
My gal has long been afraid of heights. Nothing unusual there; 5% of the population suffers from acrophobia, an extreme or irrational fear of heights. So, what did she do about it? She decided to go out and paint the exterior of our two-story house, including the uppermost spot, which required that she scale an …
