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DB Cooper – Cooperites celebrate the 47th Anniversary of the skyjacking with conference

By Bruce A. Smith The 47th Anniversary of the DB Cooper skyjacking was celebrated with a gathering of experts and aficionados to discuss the details of the case, and ponder new evidence and suspects.

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The Federal Reserve – readers comment on benefits and negative impacts

Special to the Mountain News – In the recent political commentaries at the Mountain News, a discussion has erupted on the value of the Federal Reserve. Below is an introductory essay on “The Fed” from contributing author Steve Klein, and … Continue reading

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The Twists and Turns of Life – a true tale from Stories of the Journey

By Bruce A. Smith The following story is a selection from my upcoming book: Stories of the Journey – From the Suburbs of NY to God-Realization, due in early 2019. I’ve come to realize that I am an adventurer. I’m … Continue reading

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Reaction to the 2018 historic elections by Yelm Community Blog editor, Steve Klein

Editor’s Note: The following essay is from Steve Klein, and was posted today on his Yelm Community Blog. Re-posted here with his kind approval. ********************************************* By Steve Klein This is my take-away from last night’s election results: Nationally

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Election Day, 2018 – One Man’s Predictions

By Bruce A. Smith I think tomorrow’s elections will reveal a growing Red Tide in our country as opposed to the hoped-for Blue Wave. As one Republican strategist declared on “The Circus,” a weekly Showtime political show, the Democrats will … Continue reading

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Consciousness program developed by the University of Washington – Bothell

By Bruce A. Smith Signaling a shift in the cultural, scientific and academic realms, the University of Washington at Bothell (UWB) has developed a scholastic program dedicated to the study of consciousness—the first in the nation.

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Pittsburgh – an essay on the shooting in the Tree of Life Synagogue

By Barbara Jean Heller Pittsburgh, my home, has been shot in the heart. On Shabbat morning of October 27, a man walked into a synagogue open to all who would enter. The man, twisted with hate, raised a semi-automatic rifle … Continue reading

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New DB Cooper podcast brings unique and refreshing perspectives to the NORJAK saga

By Bruce A. Smith Updated, October 26, 2018 A new, original podcast series on DB Cooper, titled, “The Cooper Vortex,” has just been released on the Internet. Produced by host Darren Schaefer and aided by his production assistant Russel Colbert, … Continue reading

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Democrats working hard to flip the 8th Congressional District

By Bruce A. Smith The Democratic Party’s effort to flip the 8th Congressional District to blue gained major strength this week as a group of canvassers rang doorbells and talked to constituents in Graham. Over twenty party faithful and paid … Continue reading

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DB Cooper Conference confirmed for November 24, 2018 in Portland

By Bruce A. Smith The 2018 DB Cooper Conference is now confirmed, organizer Eric Ulis announced today on the DB Cooper Forum. Ulis said that the event will be held at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club, a site near where … Continue reading

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