Richard Heffern
I am the author of five published nonfiction books (which can be verified on the Internet). I have professional experience in writing scripts and speeches, newsletter editing, copy writing and proofreading. I also wrote and prepared a three-hour radio documentary, License to Steal, which aired on a major FM radio station in Los Angeles.
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Death Pays a VisitIt is true that death takes no holidays. On a peaceful holiday morning -- Memorial Day 2003 -- I lost four family members in a terrible car accident at the gates of the cemetery. I still wonder what it all means.
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The Oroville Train Tunnel DisasterA major northern California train derailment occurred 101 years ago near present-day Paradise, CA. It is a story of extreme public and personal tragedy in the closing days of the California Gold Rush.
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New Age Treasure Hunting with High Tech Metal DetectorsA lot has changed since the introduction of the first metal detectors; the newer models tell you what's down there before you dig. This hobby will at least pay for itself. With a little luck, the rewards can be huge.
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How a Good Night's Sleep Changed World HistoryThe late Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain though most of World War II, became famous for his fierce opposition to surrender. But there was one very bad day when that almost changed world history.
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Are Hybrid Cars Worth It?The price of gasoline will fluctuate, but the ultimate trend is higher prices. Hybrid and solar cars are the product of a futuristic technology, but they're here now.
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Peaceful Coexistence with RattlesnakesThrough his own experience, the author explains why the western diamondback rattlesnake need not be feared, but must be respected. It is possible to share space with them and avoid any unpleasant encounters.
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Fed Up with Huge Utility Bills? Here's What You Can DoNew laws offer low-cost loans and substantial tax incentives for making your home energy efficient. Here's what you can do to reduce greenhouse gases and substantially reduce your utility bills.
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Best 2011 Vehicle Choice?The price of crude oil is headed higher because of global instability. This means that the price of gasoline is also out of control. The only new car that makes sense in this environment is a hybrid, or even a car that uses no gas at all.
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My Best St. Patrick's DayMy best ever St. Patrick's day happened when I was eight in 1959. I saw the movie Darby O'Gill and the Little People. I loved that movie and might even show it to my granddaughter if I can find it on DVD.
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California's Central Coast: A Piece of Heaven on EarthNorthern and Southern California are popular vacation destinations, but the best part of that state can be found along the beautiful central California coast.
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The Most Beautiful Place on Earth -- Montana De Oro State ParkOnce a private ranch, this 8,000-acre area along California's central coast offers secluded white sand beaches, rugged cliffs, rugged cliffs, wooded streams, canyons and hills. You won't forget it and you'll want to come back.
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Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkThe tiny town of Felton, CA high in the Santa Lucia Mountains above Santa Cruz is home to the Big Trees & Roaring Camp Railroad. The train connects visitors with the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. An ideal vacation spot for visitors of every age.
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My Favorite Online Libraries and BookstoresIf you're a bibliophile (lover of books), you'll like this. The best of the best websites and e-mail addresses of rare book libraries and bookstores! All you need is some time and Internet access. Enjoy!
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Gold Nugget Days in Paradise, CASince 1959, people have flocked every year to the Gold Nugget Days celebration in Paradise, CA. The festivities center around the 1859 discovery of the largest ever gold nugget weighing an astounding 54 pounds.
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I Am Definitely Not a HoarderMaybe it always here, but not so long ago, nobody talked much about it. But hoarding was nothing like the epidemic it seems to have become. Here are some insights into this strange phenomenon.
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Reflections on a Really Long MarriageWhat's it like to be married to the same person for almost 40 years? Here are one man's thoughts on that.
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At Least Three Obscure Plants Barely Escaped ExtinctionIf you saw the movie Jurassic Park, you probably wondered: Could that really happen? Well, it already has. Test your knowledge on three species of plants that were saved from extinction against all odds!
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The Next 10 Years in Medicine Will Bring Many More Breakthroughs in Diagnosis and TreatmentRecent advances in medical diagnosis and treatment have exceeded all expectations. These technological advances will continue over the next 10 years. Our greatest challenge will be to make this high-quality health care available to those who need it.
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In the Sierra Foothills of Northern California, Bille Park is the Best Picnic SpotBille Park in present-day Paradise, CA is all that's left of the town of Hamilton and its Hamilton Homestead Ranch. The old ranch is long gone, but this beautiful park has a lot to offer.
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I Shouldn't Be Alive: So Why Am I Here?I was born with a potentially fatal medical problem, but no one knew until I was 18 years old. It was a silent killer, typically with no symptoms. It took several surgeries to fix the problem. It changed my life and gave me a lot to be thankful for.
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The Grand Canyon: God's MasterpieceYears after first visiting the Grand Canyon, I studied its history. This left me with a far greater appreciation of it. My advice to anyone planning to visit the Grand Canyon is to do the research first.
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Memories of EasterViewpoint of an old geezer looking back on the Easters of his childhood
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Interferential Stimulation is Cheap and Fast and Easy -- and it WorksNot to be confused with TENS units, interferential stimulators offer an excellent alternative -- or adjunct -- to traditional pain therapy.