Category Archives: News and politics

Avoid the Pigeon-holers

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Rick Scott was a healthcare executive who became governor of Florida last January. He pushed through a law requiring drug tests for all state employees. Before I continue, please note, as governor, Rick Scott is a state employee.   Last … Continue reading →

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When right and wrong gets in the way

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

One of my favorite movies is called “Airplane!” The movie is a spoof of the “Airport” movies that preceded it. The premise of both movies is an airline disaster, the people who are the victims, and the people trying to … Continue reading →

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The California Proposition Process

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

We, in California, are blessed, or cursed, with two of the propositions on the June ballot sponsored by corporations. First of all, let me say that I don’t like the initiative system in California. This system was born as an … Continue reading →

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We were scheduling, really, trust us

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

Everyone who has flown or intends to fly on commercial aircraft were more than dismayed at the prospect of two Northwest pilots who missed landing their plane at the Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport. At first, it was speculated that … Continue reading →

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Placerville in the world spotlight

Posted on September 16, 2009 by

Most people are proud of where they live. They like people to know how great a place they they make their home. We really like Placerville. The city resides in the Sierra Nevada foothills in a pine and oak forest, … Continue reading →

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What is wrong with this country?

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

Today (9/8/09), President Obama gave an address to the students of this country. This is not a first time event. Ronald Reagan did so. George H. W. Bush did so. The president told our children to stay in school and … Continue reading →

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You Were Hiking Where?

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

We now know the names of three American hikers who wandered from the Kurdish area of Iraq into Iran and were captured by Iranian forces. They have not been heard from since. Iran has charged them with illegal entry into … Continue reading →

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