By Chuck Shepherd A startup Massachusetts dating service has the usual questionnaires about likes and dislikes, but bases compatibility specifically on how one person smells to another (straights and gays accommodated). Eric Holzle’s ScientificMatch.com tests each person’s “major histocompatibility complex” (MHC) genes, the science behind which dictates how one person will translate the scent of…

WASHINGTON (AP) ‘ A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in late February or March, government officials said Saturday. The satellite, which no longer can be controlled, could contain hazardous materials, and it is unknown where on the planet it might come down, they said. The officials…

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: I would like to thank Rob Nunley for his article about Warren County sports. It does make you wonder who is actually in charge. It’s a shame a few people in this county can have such a big impact on the lives of others. The firing of coach…

By James Clark Fred Thompson delivered a textbook effort on how not to run for president of the United States. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if such a textbook is in the works. It could be titled ‘How My Presidential Campaign Floundered: The Fred Thompson Story.’ All the energy and enthusiasm that was generated…

Jaycee scores from Bobby Ray, as provided by league scorekeepers: Boys 10-11 Stewart’s Pharmacy 40, Quality Mold 32 SP 15 2 12 11 ‘ 40 QM 5 12 7 8 ‘ 32 SP: Nico Reyes 8, Kade Kelly 20, Logan Miller 5, Jett Urtebees 5, Lucas Young 2. QM: Zach Martin 6, Skylar Thomas 1,…

By ROB NUNLEY Old Man Winter apparently isn’t a hoops fan, at least not as far as Warren County is concerned. The Pioneers’ and Lady Pioneers’ games with White County were originally scheduled for Tuesday, and then re-scheduled for Wednesday evening after icy weather threatened the area. Unfortunately, the contests were once again postponed on…

By ROB NUNLEY Every night (and countless times the following morning), sports fans can tune into basic cable’s premier sports channel and watch the top plays of the day. That is, if they have time to show them between all the poker games. Three hundred sixty-five times a year, ESPN shows the day’s most amazing…

By ROB NUNLEY Nicholas Simmons goes for a spare. The second week of the tourney, which helps raise money for youth bowling league members’ trip to the state tournament, will be held on Saturday at McMinnville Lanes and is open to all players. Bowlers of every skill level from around the county can help this…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD The Lady Broncos’ high school basketball team traveled to Murfreesboro Tuesday night for a District 9-A matchup with Middle Tennessee Christian. The Cougars’ Amy Mullins turned in a game-high 35-point night to help her team down the Lady Broncos 82-14. The Lady Broncos had their hands full during the opening period of…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD Tuesday night in Murfreesboro the Broncos of Boyd Christian entered their game against Middle Tennessee Christian with a 0-6 District 9-A record, while the Cougars had two wins in district play. MTCS added another win to its district record by downing the Broncos 53-50. The Broncos got off to a slow start…