Streams of unconsciousness in the world of sports:
The article said the injection wells are the source of the seismic activity. It did not state the the chemical make up of fluids being injected into the wells was the cause of the earthquakes.
Les Winkeler
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MCLEANSBORO — Jim Barker’s pickup truck bounced slowly across a field on his Hamilton County farm.
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The vast majority of college freshmen feel some trepidation walking into a classroom for the first time. No matter how well they fared in high…
The St. Louis Cardinals will have only nominal representation – starting pitcher Miles Mikolas and catcher Yadier Molina – at Tuesday night’s …
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O’FALLON, Mo. — An all-star selection cost Southern Illinois Miners catcher Chance Shepard a couple days off, but you won’t hear him complain.
“The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exe…
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David Fletcher checked all the boxes.
KARNAK – The flora was the last piece of the puzzle.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Forget the extremes, find common ground
And, the problem with him having to wait 10-15 days so a thorough background check can be conducted is ....?
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Forget the extremes, find common ground
OK, my bad, I said magazine rather than clip -- does that change the amount of rounds he had available? Second, hunting deer with rifles in Illinois would be illegal anyway. Third, really? Muzzleloaders? How many shots could he fire in 10 minutes with a muzzleloader as compared to an AR-15. …
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: In today's world zoos serve a greater good
Haven't been to the Memphis Zoo. Did enjoy the Nashville facility. Also, Columbus, Ohio's.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Rational discussion of gun laws overdue
I certainly didn't blame guns for violence in this column. However, I believe there are times guns do cause violence ... In my opinion, carrying a gun can change a person's judgment in some situations. And, the fact remains, in virtually all mass murders committed in this country, guns are t…
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Dismantling of IDNR was predictable
Minnesota and California have turned their state economies around ... and, they both raised taxes.
Depriving people of all amenities will drive people from the state and prevent people from moving in.
Of all the bloated state agencies, do you think their aren't 100 or so redundant jo…
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Fracking decision disappointing
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/us/oklahoma-acknowledges-wastewater-from-oil-and-gas-wells-as-major-cause-of-quakes.html