Rick Stiever is a man of simple means. The unassuming veteran of the Humboldt County Fire Department is a lean, goateed man of 46 years…
My prayers have been answered: EPA restrictions are getting rolled back! This is going to make my afternoon hallucinations so much more wild. Bring those…
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First of all, I want to say, I’m impressed. Usually when I tell people “Do your own research” that’s the end of the conversation and…
Most people would agree that the last place you want to die is on the job, not only because you’ll never enjoy retirement, but also…
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OK, let me make myself exceedingly clear on one thing: I always do the necessary amount of research before I buy anything, be it a…
These days, it’s important for us to find ways to earn a living however we can. Rising costs due to inflation and tariffs can be…
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America at its best is the land of opportunity. It’s a place where (on paper at least) anyone from all walks of life can find…
If you grew up in the 90s, you no doubt remember watching the music video for Soul Asylum’s 1993 hit “Runaway Train” wherein photos of…
Are you ready to feel the effects of aging at a natural rate? Well, get a load of this. This is currently the second financial…
In life, you need to claim victories when you can, no matter how minor. That’s why I will be spending the entire day celebrating the…
You may think of us as just piddling music journalists, but we here at the Hard Times are hard-hitting investigative reporters as well. When we…