Dispatches and Marginalia from Michael DeVault
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Rise of the Übermensch.

So the world is upset that Justin Bieber was caught smooching in the back of a car. Before we go any further, let’s stop

Sep 23
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Thoughts on the Governor

UPDATE: 4:57 p.m. I erroneously suggested below that Mr. Rogers made claims about Jindal’s future plans beyond the Governor’s mansion. This is not the

Jul 27
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On the Merits of “Service Compris”

Or: Tip? I got your tip right here! I lunched just the other day with a friend at a local buffet that also provides

Jul 7
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An Open Letter

TO: National Pork Board 1776 NW 114th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50325 1-800-456-7675 515-223-2600 info@pork.org FROM:Michael DeVault RE: National Pork Board’s Cease and Desist

Jun 21
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Gulf Coast – Final Thoughts.

Last week, I spent 5 days on the Louisiana Gulf Coast to bring a first-hand perspective from a Louisiana journalist. While I intended to

Jun 18
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Gulf Coast – Day Two: Grand Isle.

For the next few days, I’ll be blogging live from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, to bring a first-hand perspective from a Louisiana journalist.

Jun 7
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Gulf Coast – Day One

For the next few days, I’ll be blogging live from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, to bring a first-hand perspective from a Louisiana journalist.

Jun 6
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An Open Letter to Chuck Murphy, The Denver Post

In Response to this editorial. Dear Mr. Murphy, Please forgive my intrusion into your workday. I know how difficult it must be for you

Apr 27
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Musings of a Recovering Journalist

Or: The Perils of Blogs as a Source of Fact. I very rarely post anything to this blog that isn’t a reflection of events

Apr 1
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Spring in the South

I live in the most magical place on earth. Ask any Southerner and they will say some variation of the above statement with pride

Mar 22