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IRS recognizes Church of Satan as a religion

Published: Jul 19 2008, 10:45 PM

By Dave Stancliff

Let’s get one thing straight right now. I’m not that old. When I made my appearance in this world in 1950, Satan wasn’t considered a good guy. Back then he was recognized by Christians as a fallen angel and someone you didn’t want to run into in a dark alley — and who would prod you with a pitchfork if you were bad and went to hell.

As It Stands — Attacking V-String and squirrels spur lawsuits

Published: Jun 30 2008, 10:29 AM · Updated: Jun 30 2008, 10:33 AM

By Dave Stancliff, Columnist

Did you hear the one about the attacking low-rise v-string? (Not a G-string. This model is a variant of it.)

Attacking V-string and squirrels spur lawsuits

Published: Jun 28 2008, 10:43 PM

By Dave Stancliff

Did you hear the one about the attacking low-rise v-string? (Not a G-string. This model is a variant of it.)

As it Stands — Living in the Twilight Zone

Published: Jun 14 2008, 10:48 PM

By Dave Stancliff

I was walking through an airport terminal when I noticed there were a lot of people milling around aimlessly, talking to themselves. They walked by me as if I weren’t there. It was weird and kinda spooky. Everywhere I looked, people were engrossed in conversations with invisible listeners.

Where have all the moderates gone?

Published: Jun 7 2008, 10:52 PM

By Dave Stancliff

“Out of moderation a pure happiness springs” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Once upon a time, we had moderate politicians.

Voting is an act of faith?

Published: May 31 2008, 10:57 PM

By Dave Stancliff

“Where does your vote go?” I posed this question to my old high school friend, Jocko, the other day.

As It Stands: Remembering a Comanche code-talker and all veterans

Published: May 25 2008, 12:13 AM

By Dave Stancliff

It’s fairly common knowledge that Memorial Day comes on the last Monday of May. It’s also considered to be the start of summer by some, such as students eager to get away from the confines of school and on to vacation fun.

It’s a Generational Thing

Published: May 10 2008, 11:40 PM

By Dave Stancliff

“I hope I die before I get old...” — Roger Daltrey singing The Who’s hit single, “My Generation.”

Kauai’s Soothing Rhythms

Published: May 3 2008, 10:29 PM

By Dave Stancliff

(Continued from last week) Humboldt County has a laid-back reputation, but if you compare it with Kauai, it’s the difference between the Indy 500 and a foot race. The locals go to hana (work) early in the morning and by 3 p.m. are relaxing at the beautiful beaches, parks and their homes.

'Marijuana monkey never smoked scorpions'

Published: Jan 26 2008, 10:27 PM · Updated: Jan 26 2008, 10:27 PM

By Dave Stancliff

It was a three-pound Chihuahua mix named Tink who helped put a bad guy in the clink that made me think about some other interesting animals stories.

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