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Small Town Publisher With Big Time Impact

Don McNay | Posted 11.22.2011 | Impact
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Don McNay

Countless people have told me their personal stories about something Al did to make a difference in their lives. Al doesn't discriminate. I've had multimillionaires, manual laborers and journalists all tell me their stories about how Dr. Smith touched their lives.

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Elvis and the Definition of Happiness

Don McNay | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Don McNay

"I believe the key to happiness is someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to." -Elvis Presley The King had it right. If...

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Third World America: Is Living a Normal Life a Political Statement?

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact
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Don McNay

America is going through economic chaos. But a lot of other things are going on, too. There aren't enough of us living normal, stable lives.

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Why Term Limits Don't Work

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Don McNay

Like much of America, I'm down on professional politicians. I'm tired of people getting in office to line their pockets, suck up to lobbyists and constantly run for re-election.

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Kentucky's Ultimate Watchdog Journalist

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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Don McNay

In April, Al Cross is being inducted in the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. No one worked harder or longer to gather all the nuances of a story than Al Cross.

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The Simple Health Insurance Solution

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
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Don McNay

I've had my own angry, screaming battles with my health insurance carrier. It seems everyone I've talked to has had a similar experience. I just don't see them marching on Washington about it.

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