Way back Moe-chine

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Janette Williams, Star-News star, reminded me of the early days of the online newspaper with this gem:

Thumbnail image for moe_chimp.jpgHi Frank - do you remember this from the early days of our Website? We had a story with Moe looking soulfully through the bars, or wire mesh, of his cage. The next day the story in that spot was about a (new) police chief, but they didn't change the photo....I remember it so well because Richard Winton called to mock...

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The Commish said:

Moe. When I covered West Covina, it was more than 2 years of Moe. I felt like I was in an episode of "The Simpsons" when Moe steals Homer's "Flaming Homer" recipe and all Homer could hear out of everyone's mouth was Moe. Moe, Moe, Moe. If I wasn't covering a press conference announcing Moe's move, it was in front of the Davis home talking with St. James about Moe. Then it was about St. James' horrible accident, talking with him after that, in court, at the gym. I even read his book! Not one thing or person gave me more dailies than Moe. I can't wait to see where this saga turns next. --CE

AP said:

You should do an article about CM Punk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Birdie said:

I think we all want Moe safely returned to where he is comfortable. Now my suggestion knowing the area. Being familiar with animals, wildlife, and how brutal it can be. Mojave Green Rattesnakes etc.
Okay so let's find Moe, look near water, Lytle Creek is a fairly close source of water.

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