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Basura: The joy of investigating and solving a mysterious noise

“Thank you for your wine, California” — The Rolling Stones, Exile on Main Street I was sitting at home, in the den, yesterday afternoon, reading. My lovely and talented wife was…

Editor December 31, 2016

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Army Bob: Muslim world struggles with its own divisions

by Robert M. Traxler The ISIS/ISIL/DAESH Islamic terrorists have taken a dose of reality; weapons of mass destruction are not limited to explosives, aircraft or automatic weapons. Attacks in Berlin…

Editor December 29, 2016

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Yes It Is, It’s True: Co-workers, bosses and employees

I’ve worked for, beside and supposedly been the boss of plenty of people in my lifetime, but there are some in the now nearly extinct field of journalism who were…

Editor December 27, 2016

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Ranger Rick: Obama is best Republican vote-getter ever

I find that the Obama and Trump online verbal spat humorous, only in that it demonstrates the little person Obama is in regards to his temperament and attitude for his…

Editor December 27, 2016

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Basura: The rotting of America from within has begun

“You are who you associate yourself with” ― Batya Maman Sabag Just when we thought Tiger Woods reputation could sink no lower, he’s found playing golf with Donald Trump. Just…

Editor December 26, 2016

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Barry Hastings: Cuba Libre,´ the Bay of No Return, Part 1

By Barry Hastings The agonies of Cuba began on a bright sunny morning in 1492, when three small ships (one much smaller than what we'd today call a 'small' yacht)…

Editor December 25, 2016

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Basura: The legend lives on for sentimental cherry rocker

I remember the cherry rocker that was in our home. It had come to our house from my maternal grandmother. I recall that when I was in high school, Grandma…

Editor December 22, 2016

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Army Bob: Trump’s win unleashes flurry from crazy left

by Robert M. Traxler Well here we go again. The only way President-elect Donald Trump won was with the help of the “Red Menace;” Trump was in cahoots with Vladimir…

Editor December 22, 2016

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Yes It Is, It’s True: Fake news has been with us a long time

There’s been a lot of talk lately about fake news, particularly the kind that has been distributed widely on Facebook and the Internet. Being in the business for more than…

Editor December 21, 2016

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Ranger Rick: Meditation on the true meaning of Christmas

Christmas is a time for family, friends and loved ones to gather together and enjoy the season. With all the activity of the season, everyone going everyplace shopping, ordering gifts,…

Editor December 20, 2016