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Looking Past the 2006 Elections

I’m cautiously optimistic about the 2006 elections, but as I said the day after, the work has only just begun. Good for us for finally talking back to the lies and corruption, but corporate criminals and the Christian Taliban have … Continue reading

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“I’ll never say anything nice again — how can I?”

Years ago I joined David Bowie’s fan club in order to get tickets to see him in a small venue, and every year since that membership has auto-renewed, and once in a while I go in and check the site … Continue reading

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The Mission Song — John le Carre

The Mission Song–John le Carre Le Carre was the master of the cold-war spy novel, but rather than losing his way at the end of the cold war his books got more sophisticated and ambiguous, not to speak of bitter … Continue reading

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The Sheriff Sessions

The Sheriff Sessions this year were a treat, with a wide range of music and tremendous performances. Organized by Sheriff Uncle Bob, the “Sheriff Of Good Times” who was one of the key figures in the resurgence of bluegrass/old-time/traditional country … Continue reading

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The Beatles I Grew Up With

Tower’s going-out-of-business sale is now at 30% off everything, which means that even the outrageously priced $18.99 CDs are about the same price they’d be on sale at J&R. There’s still a lot of selection, so it’s worth a visit. … Continue reading

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