The Lost Dispatches

Editor's note: As Global Warning aficionados know, Tony Perez-Giese has been sending dispatches about his adventures from far-flung locales across the planet. This process isn't quite as difficult as during the days of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson's mojo wire, but it's far from foolproof -- which explains why we're only...
By Michael RobertsJuly 20, 2007
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Editor’s note: As Global Warning aficionados know, Tony Perez-Giese has been sending dispatches about his adventures from far-flung locales across the planet. This process isn’t quite as difficult as during the days of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson’s mojo wire, but it’s far from foolproof — which explains why we’re only now receiving accounts of his adventures in Africa. The introduction below explains why.

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Chief,

Sat link too iffy for full transmit at this time, but attached photo should provide idea of what I’ve gotten myself into. Will send full report when (if) I make it to Cape Town next week.

Yours in God,

TPG

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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