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Posts published in April 2011

Net Effects

One of the many dubious perks of living in Humboldt County — as it must be in places like New Orleans or Nome, Alaska —…

Spy Rock Memories, Part 5

While it was happening, and for a long time afterward, there was no doubt in my mind that 1985 was the worst year of my…

The Blather Lamp Is Lit

Most of the news coming out of the County Admin Center is bad. How many more layoffs? How many more cops will have to go?…

A Real Fishing Season?

There will be an ocean salmon fishing season this year and for the first time in years, it will be close to normal. Three options…

Can ‘PotDoc’ Be A Valid Specialty?

Every TV station from San Diego to Crescent City has run a segment in which a reporter with a hidden mike visits a local MD…

Irresistible Force Meets Immovable Object

Two valid criticisms regarding last week’s report on the Cruz bust: One from the Cruz camp, the other from the Sheriff. The Cruzes said they…

Letters To The Editor

NO HYDRAULIC FRACTURING Editor, Several weeks ago, most likely due to the Academy award nomination of the documentary, Gasland, the New York Times had not…

Rock’n’Roll Dalai Lama, Lukas Nelson

Lukas Nelson, who declined to play with Bob Dylan's band, demonstrates an inner composure and healthy self-assuredness that many Seekers of Truth would be wise to emulate.

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