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When I first heard of the latest mining disaster, this one in Utah, my mind conjured up an image of the men trapped in the pit. I imagined them as Mexicans. Mexicans have been miners forever. In the 16th century, … Continue reading →

Not all that many years ago, we’d take a summer trip annually to the Oregon coast to cool off. I mean, really cool off. In fleece and windbreakers, we’d forget for a time that Portland was undergoing temperatures in the … Continue reading →

All I can say is, people, you get what you pay for. You enjoy those tax cuts until one day, driving that Lexus Hybrid SUV across a bridge, you might feel a wobble. Of course there is blame to throw … Continue reading →

We watched season 4 of one of my favorite TV series ever (disclosure: I don’t watch much on the boob tube), MI-5 ,or “Spooks” as it is known in the UK. The first three seasons were brilliant. Dazzling, laser sharp … Continue reading →

After making it plain all summer they deserve the same fate as the US auto industry, the US airline industry is going to be facing some overseas competition. I, for one, am delighted at the arrival of Virgin America. First, … Continue reading →