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MSU’s ‘diversity’ lesson

Posted on October 23, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell “Diversity: full circle” is the title of a discussion on the program of Michigan State University’s centennial celebration of 100 years of journalism mis-education in East Lansing. Sorry, slip of the tongue. They’re in fact celebrating a … Continue reading →

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A culinary problem

Posted on October 23, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Anybody else troubled by this? Okay, we make long drives between Michigan and our summer place in Ontario. Ten hours on the road is what we tell people, but truth is, it’s more like eleven or twelve. … Continue reading →

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Good Lies, Bad Lies

Posted on October 21, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Luke Warm Professor of Mendacity University of Munchausen My favorite war hero is Horatio Hornblower. Remember when Lieutenant Hornblower was assigned to conduct a battalion of royalist French soldiers to the coast of France? That was during my favorite … Continue reading →

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How to fix Wayne County

Posted on October 20, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Wayne County could resolve its problem of incompetence at the highest elected levels. It would require the help of Timothy Kenny, presiding judge of the Wayne County Circuit Court’s criminal division. I’m referring to the feud between Prosecutor … Continue reading →

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Deep in my heart: Togo and the Peace Corps

Posted on October 14, 2010 by hro50ta1

Fifty years ago today, presidential candidate John F. Kennedy announced from the steps of the University of Michigan’s Union that if elected, he would form the Peace Corps to use young Americans to help underdeveloped countries. Twenty years ago, my … Continue reading →

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Repeal the First!

Posted on October 11, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Mick Allpuff Popular columnist One day, God will deal with the screaming headlines of daily newspapers. But until then, we’ll have to deal with them down here. Which may mean changing laws, modifying laws and rewriting laws. Doggonit, if … Continue reading →

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Scab concert

Posted on October 10, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Once upon a time, before the Great Newspaper Strike of 1995, the Detroit Free Press published a huff-and-puff editorial chastising Big League Baseball for putting on games during a strike of players. “Scab Ball,” the Free Press … Continue reading →

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The Bay

Posted on October 9, 2010 by hro50ta1

I wrote this column in July, 2010, but somehow didn’t find time to post it. Too much fishing, kayaking, sailing and painting of the cottage, I guess. Here it is now, a couple months late. I plan to write occasional … Continue reading →

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DSO fans — let’s strike!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Ticket holders of the DSO unite! You have nothing to lose but your claims! Claims to refunds from Detroit Symphony Orchestra management for failing to deliver a season of great concert music. DSO management is dealing unfairly … Continue reading →

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Me and my PAL

Posted on October 5, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Watch out, NRA. My PAL’s gonna get you. Before I tell you about my PAL, though, I’d like to share the big scare I got today, October 2, 2010, when I opened a letter addressed to me … Continue reading →

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