Well, no one can say they didn’t see it coming. The only question now is who gets screwed the hardest. Workers? Subcontractors? Bondholders? Taxpayers? We’ll still be debating the matter years from now, no doubt. But first, note one of the more curious aspects of the omnibus Pacific Lumberbankruptcy, which was finally announced, after years […]
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Babylon System
A couple of months ago, when controversial reggae artist Buju Banton was about to perform at the Mateel Community Center, KMUD radio aired an absolutely remarkable hour of radio on its regular Friday morning talk show, "Thank Jah It’s Friday." The show aired at a moment when it was unclear whether or not the show […]
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Telling Tales
Once again, dear reader, that vast gulf that separates today from tomorrow intrudes upon our weekly communion. What we want to talk about is what happened (what will happen) Tuesday night, when the Eureka City Council meets to consider Mayor Virginia Bass‘ appointment to fill the vacant, tie-breaking Second Ward seat. But you already know […]
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A Questionable Enterprise
Mention the words "focus group" to most reporters and they’ll groan. That’s because for years, the focus groups whose opinions publishers sought wanted articles short and sweet; happy stories about dogs and babies that would fit easily on one page. That was before the Internet siphoned off readers with more timely and customized news. Fearing […]