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G.K. Dickey is an independent journalist and manuscript editor living and working in "The Big Wide Open" from his home office in Elko, Nevada.

Nevada's gold mining country is the setting for his first novel "Glory Hole." Crystal Bay, Nevada, at Lake Tahoe

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Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) Simple ways to improve your vocabulary: 1 of 39
At 5 or 6 years old with a pencil and pad and a beat-up Funk & Wagnalls dictionary, I would go through the dictionary, one page after another, and pick out one word that appealed to me from each column (two columns per page). I would write the word down and copy the definition. I remember making it all the way through at... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) The media bias in politics: 2 of 33
Media bias and political coverage is a volatile combination. At the same time, bias in the media, or slanting the news, is a necessary ingredient in the pursuit of quality journalism: Every story has two sides (sometimes more). Different points of view, especially in ongoing complicated stories, are essential, though often u... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Mystery: 11 of 131
Friday, April 1, 5:22 p.m. "She's dead, ma'am." Moria Genaro stood silent and unbelieving as the airport security chief stroked his late-in-the-day whiskers; then tapped his pen on a notepad. "I'm sorry to be the one to have to tell you," he said. "Are you family?" Moria shook her head, no. "I've never had anything like this... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry The media and the personal lives of politicians: Open or closed door?: 1 of 7
Ugly and embarrassing as it becomes at times, there is simply no way to prevent the news media from delving into the personal lives of politicians. In large part this is because the politician who draws such focus has either been caught red-handed or has come forward to admit his transgressions. Keeping the door open on such... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Why bosses don't need to be intimidating: 2 of 13
The word "boss" is one of the most despicable words in our language because its usage only exacerbates an already fundamentally dysfunctional dynamic. "Would you step into my office, please?" We all find ourselves answering to somebody sometime, and probably always will. However, putting too much stock in this particular tit... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters 10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of: 9 of 46
You want a job, you need it now, and you either have a resume or it is outdated. Take the time to fix it because your resume is your first impression, and it better be good. Your one-page resume, with a one-page cover letter, are the only must tools that matter to help tell your future employer that you are the right person ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry A brief history of news media: 1 of 5
From posted stone bulletins, to town criers, to the printed page; from the wireways to the airwaves, and to the ethereal Internet, the public's unquenchable thirst for information demands that news travels fast. In this give-and-take pursuit to inform, and to be informed, a brief history of the news media shows its evolution... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should prostitution be legalized?: 12 of 59
There is no better place to measure the benefits of legalized prostitution than in Elko, Nevada. Nestled within a two-block area just down the street from the Post Office and Courthouse, five independently owned brothels operate under the watchful eyes of five duly elected city councilmen. It is a regular occurrence to see y... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) The best baseball movies of all time: 3 of 14
"Pride of the Yankees" is perhaps the most inspirational baseball story detailing the wonderful career of Lou Gerhig, his heartbreaking love affair with his wife, Eleanor. Walter Brennan played a great role in this movie about Mr. Gerhig, "The Iron Man" until he came afflicted by a neurological disease that forced his retire... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Do mainstream media outlets favor bad news over good news?: 14 of 63
The mainstream media is regularly and rightfully repudiated for reporting far more bad news than good. At the same time, this overemphasis is not entirely based on malfeasance or ill-will. News consumers can get more out of their observations by better understanding the forces that drive this phenomenon. Sure, arguments are ... More..