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My favorite political cartoon was a Peanuts strip. Peter, a newsman, is interviewing the losing candidate after the election.

"How do you attribute your recent loss in the election?"

"I think it was something I said during the campaign."

"Oh, what was that?"

"I said, 'Don't screw up on a slow news day.'"

posted 2 years, 11 months ago
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Portland police officer Thomas Brennan reported his concerns about the behavior of his sergeant to the precint commander and was effectively disciplined for speaking out. His concern was for the safety of the public. Does the Police Bureau demand loyalty to the organization or can a whistle blower speak out without retaliation?

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I get paper about half the time from the store and reuse them the next time I go to the store. When I get plastic, I reuse them as wastebasket liners or to pick up after the dog. I don't reuse the bags after that.

Thanks, Dtechwriter

posted 3 years, 3 months ago
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Pay for grades? Not exactly. Good grades were rewarded by dinner out at the restaurant of the student's choice. Grandparents joined us and lauded the hard working student.

posted 3 years, 9 months ago
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