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Lost Between Iraq and Cyber Space0
- Editorials
- April 24, 2024
If you missed my column last week, my apologies. It was an example of why you shouldn’t procrastinate and wait until the last minute. You should always allow yourself some extra time and try to finish a job ahead of schedule; of course, I waited until the last minute to write my article. I often
READ MORE“See How Deep the Rabbit-Hole Goes”: Following Up on a Single Etymology0
- Weird Words
- April 24, 2024
In these ongoing columns about oddball vocabulary, I try to provide not only definitions, but also etymology (that is, the word’s origin) — if it’s sufficiently clear and interesting. (Granted, that last adjective can be a stretch with etymology.) But last week, I somehow skipped the origin of peduncle, a stalk-like structure found in many
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The Bookworm Sez: “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading” by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney0
Last night, you got between the covers and went to South America. It wasn’t difficult. A few days ago, you walked around London in 1888; you were in the future before that; you’ve met con artists, florists, runaways, and heroines, and you didn’t even have to leave your house. You can experience many things with
READ MOREUPMC Pediatrician: Should You Be Concerned About Missed Milestones?0
- Health
- April 24, 2024
The first time your child laughs, walks, and talks, are all exciting moments to look forward to – in addition to being important developmental milestones. To help determine how well your child is developing and growing compared to other kids the same age, these developmental milestones are measured at every doctor’s visit. The physical, cognitive,
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Some Good News on Voting Integrity0
- Government, Politics
- April 24, 2024
Since the 2020 election, there has been a continuous political battle about the count. Initially, the election results were challenged in the courts, but nothing could be proven to the satisfaction of the judges. A protest in Washington, D.C., over the election certification at the US Capitol was organized on January 6, 2021, supporting Trump
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Spilling the Secrets to Early Literacy0
For young children, learning to read is a critical step in their educational journeys, as literacy helps build cognitive abilities and language proficiency and has a direct impact on later academic achievement. While there are no shortcuts to early literacy, there are steps parents can take to promote the development of children’s reading abilities. Dr.
READ MOREEelpouts, Coccoliths and Cunctators: Another Batch of Weird Words0
- Weird Words
- April 17, 2024
After recent forays into terms related to March Madness, Easter and Tax Day, Webb’s Weird Words is back to its stock-in-trade this week: another set of 10 oddball words for your perusal and edification. All are nouns except the adjective milchig. Biltong (BILL-tong) – Long strips of dried meat, usually cured in the sun. Though
READ MOREHow to Help Students Master College Entrance Exams0
- Uncategorized
- April 17, 2024
The college admissions process is multifaceted and stretches out over a year or more. High school students who plan to continue their education at four-year schools typically go through the admissions process at various schools before deciding where the next step on their academic journeys will take them. Testing is part of the college admissions
READ MOREHoping Opening Day Wasn’t Washed Out0
- Editorials
- April 10, 2024
The first day of trout season in Pennsylvania has been a long-time tradition. It’s a day shared by family and friends to celebrate something near and dear to their hearts. It is a day that many PA anglers dream about on cold winter nights. Chilly temperatures, rain, and even snow go hand in hand with
READ MOREShow Me the Money-Words: Etymology for Tax Day0
- Weird Words
- April 10, 2024
Attention, slackers! As you peruse this April 10 edition of Webb, you have less than a week to get your taxes done. Now in case you need an excuse to procrastinate longer, Webb’s Weird Words herewith presents a short list of money-words — in honor of the approaching April 15 deadline: Most of our coins
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: It’s Time for America to Grow Up0
- Uncategorized
- April 10, 2024
I wonder if we are living in a fantasy world rather than a real one. A good example would be from the 1971 film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” which featured a little spoiled brat named Veruca Salt. She ‘found’ her golden ticket to visit the factory because her father bought hundreds of thousands
READ MORELycoming County Department of Public Safety Conducting Access and Functional Needs Survey to Aid In Emergency Responses0
- Local News
- April 10, 2024
When responding to an emergency, timely, accurate, and important information can be critical to first responders. That is the thinking behind an Access and Functional Needs Survey that the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety has developed. The information gathered in the Access and Functional Needs survey is being compiled in a registry, providing critical
READ MOREBuilding Connected Communities0
- Community, Editorials, Health
- April 3, 2024
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Building Connected Communities” campaign. The campaign “uplifts the role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in reducing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Community is an integral part of all our lives, and the health and
READ MORESeveral To Be Honored by Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance0
- Charity, Local News
- April 3, 2024
Recognizing service to others by several individuals who have done so in an outstanding and dedicated way will be the focus of the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance when they hold their annual banquet on May 1 at the Genetti Hotel. This is a celebration of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to serve their community and
READ MORESwotting Up Threaps, Clochards and Piccalilli: More from the World of Weird Words0
- Weird Words
- April 3, 2024
Hard to believe these Weird Word columns are now well past their 40th installment — with no end in sight from the seemingly endless supply of oddball terms in English. Here’s a dozen to get your week going: Bosky (BOSS-kee, adj.) – A bosk is a small thicket, especially one with bushes. (That is actually
READ MORELiving Someone Else’s Dream: Mrs. Hugh Hefner Tells the Truth0
- Reviews
- April 3, 2024
Crystal Hefner broke a promise — and our world is a better place for it. Six decades younger than Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner, Crystal was his third and final wife; when the world-famous womanizer was nearing his death, he made Crystal promise that she would “only say good things” about Hef and his exploitative empire.
READ MOREWords of Eternal Life: Etymology for Easter0
- Uncategorized
- March 27, 2024
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” That’s how the Apostle John opens his gospel about the life of Christ. Though ancient Greek does not distinguish between upper- and lower-case letters, translators capitalize “Word” here because the last two clauses clearly show that it refers
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He Has Risen!0
One thing I was never good at was being a testimony to others about Jesus in person. I idolized my Gram, Lois Liddick. She would witness to anyone, anywhere. “Let me tell you about my Jesus,” she would say. I remember her and Pap having a blue and white sticker on their storm door off
READ MOREARIES – Mar 21–Apr 200
- Horoscopes
- March 27, 2024
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, communication with a spouse or a loved one is vital this week; otherwise, you risk arguments for no reason at all. Sit down and have some frank conversations about your needs. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, when you face adversity you should rest assured that you can handle
READ MOREMarch ‘Madness’0
- Sports
- March 27, 2024
As the NCAA’s annual hoop frenzy enters its Sweet Sixteen round of play this weekend, many fans’ brackets have already been busted, while fans of the remaining teams in the field are giddy with excitement over what could be. Oh yes, March Madness, a term first coined by Henry Porter, an Illinois high school official,
READ MOREMadness and Fools: Weird Words Through April 10
- Weird Words
- March 20, 2024
You would hardly believe how many synonyms our language has for idiots, dummies, dopes, boobs, nincompoops, and morons. (OK, OK — so maybe you would believe it….) Since we all know — and often feel like — brainless people, I’ve been wanting to share these with my readers; and the approach of April Fools’ Day
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: “How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi: Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Night” by Dr. Chris Balakrishnan & Matt Wasowski, illustrations0
How do you do? Howdy. Hey, there. Hello. Hi, how are you? It’s polite to greet people when you meet them for the first time, and respectful, too. Furthermore, it’s human nature to want to be liked, to find common ground and get along. Read the new book “How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi,”
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Who are the People in Your Neighborhood?0
- Government, Politics
- March 20, 2024
The website for the Center for Immigration Studies listed all sanctuary cities, counties, and states in the United States, updated on March 6, 2024. The site stated, “The sanctuary jurisdictions are listed below. These cities, counties, and states have laws, ordinances, regulations, resolutions, policies, or other practices that obstruct immigration enforcement and shield criminals from
READ MOREMarching Toward April: Abiding the Madness … Till Easter!0
- Weird Words
- March 13, 2024
As we proceed through “March Madness” toward a strange Sunday-Monday conjunction of Easter and April Fools’, your Weird Words writer is compiling a suitable pair of vocabulary lists: one on fools & madness — and then, more positively, on the death and resurrection of Christ. In the meantime, here are 10 more oddball terms to
READ MOREWebb’s Weird Words This Week: Od, Bleb, Trug … and a “Water-Clock”0
- Weird Words
- March 6, 2024
As these Weird Word columns seem to strike chord with Webb readers, some of you may wonder just where I find all this oddball vocabulary. Of course there are numerous books listing weird words; but I try to avoid simply ransacking these — and in the same way, I don’t make a habit of grabbing
READ MOREHoroscopes0
- Horoscopes
- March 6, 2024
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, think about collaborating on a fun project with someone close to you. Find out if anyone needs help on something they may be working on if you don’t have a project in mind. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 An excitement concerning work goals or a business venture may compel
READ MOREMakeup for Mature Skin – Part 20
In part 1, we explored different types and brands of foundation for mature and aging skin. Here in part 2, we’ll run through how best to apply and wear makeup on the over-40 face for a natural and glowing finish. To make foundation look natural, start with a thin layer of makeup and build it
READ MOREFinding a Joey in the Kangaroo: More Words Inside Words0
- Weird Words
- February 28, 2024
A “kangaroo word” is an obscure but fascinating linguistic phenomenon where a longer word contains its own synonym — with letters in the same order. As pointed out last week, a kangaroo word like blossom contains the synonym bloom, which in turn is called a “joey” — that Australian term for a baby kangaroo. There
READ MOREFaith Q&A: What is Truth?0
- Faith
- February 28, 2024
When considering questions about the Christian faith, “What is truth?” should be high on everyone’s list. Truth is hard to identify these days. We look to experts for truth, but it appears many professionals, politicians, and preachers are being driven by personal agendas that shape their version of the truth. If something is to be
READ MOREKangaroos and Joeys: Finding Words Inside of Words0
- Weird Words
- February 21, 2024
According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word kangaroo was introduced to English by Captain James Cook, who probably picked it up from Australian natives during his 1770 visit. The same source indicates that joey, a term for the kangaroo’s young, comes likewise from that far-off continent; it was originally a slang expression indicating “anything
READ MOREHoroscopes0
- Uncategorized
- February 21, 2024
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, a measure of controversy has found its way into your life, but you may want to avoid letting others know your feelings. Keep conversations to trivial topics this week. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Advice about how to handle a confusing financial matter may not be resonating right now,
READ MOREFaith Q&A: Does God Exist?0
- Faith
- February 21, 2024
Part Two The famous author, H.G. Wells, once observed, “If there is no God, nothing matters.” His statement was the topic of my previous “Does God Exist?” article. Previous articles are always available online at http://www.webbweekly.com. Wells’s quote included a second observation: “If there is a God, nothing else matters.” Remember, only one person can
READ MORELove-Words for Word-Lovers: A Bouquet of Valentine Vocab0
- Valentine's Day
- February 14, 2024
Happy Valentine’s Day to lovers — especially word-lovers! I’m sure that doesn’t sound too romantic; but you might be surprised at the many love-related terms that permeate our language. In part, this is because so much English derives from Greek and Latin, with both languages offering several base-words for love. Perhaps the best-known of these
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