Liberty Park Needs More Time, Not a Beach

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Changing Gears on Ft. Island Trail Bike Path

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The Chronicle has new ownership officially starting today. What does this mean for the coverage going forward? More likely than not, it is exactly what was seen in an example from the weekend in the fall out of what was journalistically a great story about a commissioner's daughters that instead turned from journalism to public relations. 

In topic 2, Bobby talks about why the Chronicle engaged in word soup yet again in an editorial from Friday regarding the animal shelter. This time the blame was bizarrely aimed at government workers, and how this was a deflection from who the editorial board wants to blame but can't.  

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Chronicle's New Owners Likely to Continue, Worsen Current PR Culture

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Good News Recap and Property Values Explained

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Bobby discusses how omitting certain words may not change how factual a statement is but does change the spirit of what is said. This is as true for a vice presidential tweet about Memorial Day as it is for the Chronicle's fundraiser for the animal shelter. 

In topic 2, Bobby talks about the culture of local publications. He argues why recognition and reconciliation is better than moderation and elimination. 

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Distinguishing among Common Ground, Battleground and Hallowed Ground

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Animal Shelter Private Contributions Use Needs Clarification

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Bobby discusses that companies usually show you the decisions they'll make based on the direction they take about a year in advance. Our county is headed in a direction straight toward an unnecessary sales tax raise.   

In topic 2, Bobby talks about the animal shelter and what government can learn from sports gambling.   

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Scorpions, Self-Interest and the Sign-On Bonus

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