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Basura: Continuing my search for the perfect mushroom

EDITOR'S NOTE: My long-time trout fishing companion Jim Wasserman has agreed to take Basura and his wife mushroom hunting this weekend at an undisclosed West Michigan location. We have plans to…

Editor September 16, 2017

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Army Bob: Radical Islamists perceived as winning war

“Vast new intelligence haul fuels next phase of fight against Islamic State:” Los Angeles Times. The headline introduces a story that this column has predicted for many years now. The caliphate in Syria…

Editor September 15, 2017

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One Small Voice: Technology makes our lives an open book

When do we learn the concept of privacy? I think for me, a child of the 1950s, it wasn't something introduced very early. I think I absorbed it over time. I…

Editor September 15, 2017

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Yes It Is, It’s True: Lies of omission just keep coming at us

“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” — Most often attributed to George Orwell “Lies can be verbal or nonverbal, kindhearted or self-serving, devious or…

Editor September 12, 2017

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Ranger Rick: Alinsky’s ‘How to destroy a nation from within’

As I write this, it is the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, invasion of radical Islam committing murder on innocents. As were you, I was in shock about the Twin…

Editor September 12, 2017

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The Subterranean: Nary a dull moment with ‘The Boss Baby’

Review of The Boss Baby **** out of five stars Currently available on video by Walter G. Tarrow Wow! So colorful! And clever. And funny fun fun. And how could…

Editor September 10, 2017

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Yes It Is, It’s True: It’s permissible if it’s ‘a business decision’

"It's nothing personal... it's just business." — Stringer Bell on "The Wire." Actor Idris Elba acquired a lot of deserved fame for his role as Stringer Bell in David Simon's…

Editor September 8, 2017

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Basura: Trump defense is he’s not a polished politician?

“There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.” — James Thurber "Not A Polished Politician" We hear this about Donald a lot. Stuff like: "He’s…

Editor September 8, 2017

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Army Bob: Technology can make car cell phone use safer

by Robert M. Traxler The summer is waning and those of us who operate motorcycles are sad. Riding a bike, any bike, through beautiful Allegan County is a very enjoyable…

Editor September 7, 2017

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One Small Voice: Is Trump eyeing bizarre type of suicide?

by Lynn Mandaville I'm pretty sure everyone who reads this is familiar with the phenomenon of suicide by cop. For those who aren't, it's when a suicidal person creates a…

Editor September 7, 2017