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What is in your 'go bag'?
When disaster strikes, as it did in our California neighborhood this month, you might not have much time to escape. Prepare now to be ready for then.
Jan 31, 2025
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Robert Niles
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America did not deserve Jimmy Carter
Most of the opinions I have heard about of our longest-living President follow a common theme – one that betrays something disturbing about the current…
Jan 9, 2025
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In Us We Trust
July 30, 1956, might be one of the more overlooked pivotal dates in American history.
Nov 15, 2024
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'You just... begin'
A scene from "The Martian" provides a North Star for navigating our way through America's coming challenges.
Nov 6, 2024
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Always Mock the Bad Guy
The most effective way to turn public opinion against a foe is not to portray them as monsters but to mock them as clowns.
Sep 17, 2024
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Robert Niles
Let's get real about ID
Let me see if I can save you some money this week. Or, at least, save you from some unnecessary hassle.
Sep 3, 2024
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Wrong questions. Right answers
The longer I write, the more I ignore from what I was taught in journalism school.
Aug 26, 2024
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Robert Niles
The Problems With Polling
Public opinion surveys used to be a useful tool in news reporting. Today, they are just as likely to frustrate and confuse as they are to inform.
Aug 19, 2024
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