Coda
Dealers were a testament to conspicuous consumption
GREG BEAN
      Back in the days when I was a court reporter, I covered the trial of a Colombian drug importer who had made a fortune bringing South American cocaine to this country and selling it to more-than-willing clients. The feds busted him, not after a long undercover investigation, but after an angry ex-employee tipped them off that he had a kilo of cocaine in his apartment.
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Red State/Blue State
Where's a good ray-zapper when you really need one?
A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers.
      Dear Greg: Honestly, Old Pal, I could eat this stuff up with a spoon, then lick the bowl clean. I'm in hog heaven. Your wild-eyed Democrat friends- who you seem to hold at arm's length, even though I openly admit to aiding and abetting the Lying Republicans - could sell tickets to this epic primary battle, which may not be over yet, even though it's over.
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GREEN SCENE
June in the garden … a cultivated eye
      Gardening is an antidote to the rigors of daily life, and container gardening continues to be an excellent way to introduce "outdoor decorators" to the joys of growing plants.
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