Lorraine Yapps Cohen
I design jewelry free from the constraints of textbook techniques and write non-fiction free from the rigors of technical expression. Chemist by training, creative by spirit, conservative in values, crazy about cars, and artist at heart. That s me in a nutshell.
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Tips for Choosing a Hand in Mah JonggChoosing a hand is the biggest challenge for new players to the game of mah jongg. With 52 hands to choose from and 13 tiles to start, mah jongg players agree that deciding on a hand is part art, with the help of a few tips from the experts. -
May Day, May Day, a Date Named for ViolenceViolence marked May Day in Seattle and L.A. The day reserved for celebrating spring has morphed into a date for demonstrating discontent. -
CO2, a Boon to Plant LifeCarbon dioxide benefits plants and makes fruits, vegetables, and food crops grow better. But EPA banned CO2 as a pollutant. The cover-up about the benefits of the maligned molecule are exposed by science. -
Liberal Buzzwords of the Unthinking LeftFour buzzwords dominate liberal rhetoric. Thomas Sowell examines the effect of these words on people and analyzes how these words are abused to promote a political agenda. -
Pro-gun Billboard Morphs into Liberal PropagandaBillboards in Greeley, Colorado, expressed what happens when government disarms its people. Using Native Americans as the example, the billboards were turned from a public expression into liberal propaganda. -
ExxonMobil Top Taxpaying Corporation in U.SExxonMobil pays more in taxes than any other corporation or individual in America. It is inaccurate for anyone to declare that ExxonMobil does not pay its fair share. -
California Style Windmill Farms for Scotland?Donald Trump initiated an ad campaign against windmills in Scotland. Seeking to save the view from his Trump International Gold Club in Aberdeen, Trump's ads were banned by Britain's ad standards agency. -
Feds Move to Arrest Sheriffs in ColoradoColorado state senate and house passed a bill giving the Secret Service the right to arrest sheriffs in Colorado who refuse to enforce unconstitutional gun control laws. -
How to Reduce Stress Insomnia at NightInsomnia produced by stress doesn't have to keep us awake at night. Three tips are presented for reducing the unproductive thinking that keeps us from sleeping. -
What Happens to People like You when You Choose Abortion?Abortion can have long term consequences that relate to eugenics, the selective reproduction of certain kinds of individuals to the exclusion of others. Academics who hold this view seek to improve the human race at the expense of some of its members. -
How to Make a Multistrand NecklaceA designer inspired multistrand necklace can be created at home in a few easy steps. No jewelry making skills are required to craft this do-it-yourself fashion accessory. -
The Economist Joins Growing Skepticism on ClimateFirst it was ClimateGate spreading the climate hoax, then Jim Hansen's (NASA) doctored data, followed by Science publishing manipulated results from Marcott's PhD thesis. The Economist turned its perspective on climate to the skeptical side. -
Are Eco Fanatics Losing Their Voice?Americans may be rising to their good senses on climate, but alarmists may never give up the good fight to show catastrophe coming. Climate alarm and activism pervade our institutions, representing powerful, if irrational, forces. -
Climate Crowd Can't CopeGreen campaigners are losing the debate on global warming. Alarmists have lost the lure of climate change catastrophe. While dire predictions are overstated, if not entirely wrong, Mother Nature has not cooperated. -
CARB Members to Meet in Chico on TruckingCalifornia Air Resources Board members will meet in Chico, California, on March 28 to discuss regulations on diesel trucks. Such regulations cause compliance issues and drive trucking companies out of state or out of business. -
California Assemblyman Dan Logue Reveals Obamacare UnknownsA California Assemblyman held a town meeting to reveal the great unknowns of Obamacare. Although everyone will have health coverage, it is uncertain that everyone have health care. A panel of experts expressed their doubts.
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Tips for Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Early ChildhoodSeparation anxiety can occur when young children go away from home and parents for short periods. San Diego pyschologist, Dr. Rochelle Perper, recommends strategies and tactics to deal with the phenomenon.
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Climate Change Clique Caught ConningGlobal warming alarmists have been caught doctoring data again. Climate watchdog, Steve McIntyre, found questionable warming results in a paper published in Science. The magazine refused to retract the story
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California #1 in DiabeticsDiabetes in America has reached epidemic proportions, costing the nation $245 billion in 2012. Acceptance of overeating and tolerance for consequent waste of resources must be controlled.
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Global Warming Solutions Act: Epic Failure in CaliforniaLos Angeles Times has declared AB 32 an epic failure in California. Known as the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, the legislation aimed at improving the environment is actually bankrupting the state.
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The Wonderful Gal from ChelyabinskAn interview with a young lady from Chelyabinsk reveals the effects of a meteorite strike on her home town in Russia and on her future in America.
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Global Warming Skepticism Grows a Majority Among ScientistsSkepticism about global warming is growing among scientists, despite the alarmism that prevails with the president, environmentalists, and special interests such as Al Gore, who seek to continue gains derived from promoting the hoax.
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Sacramento, All for Jobs but Against BusinessState Assemblyman, Dan Logue, would like to use Rick Perry's Texas model for growing California's economy but finds frustration in the restrictive politics that prevails in the state.
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Assemblyman Dan Logue Curbs Cost of California College EducationDan Logue, California State Assemblyman, proposes legislation called Affordable College Act for capping the costs of college educations in California.
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San Diego Police Chief Landsdowne Attacks Gun RightsAnother absurdity has arisen in California with San Diego's Chief of Police, William Landsdowne, announcing support for tougher gun controls.
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Of Myths and Dream WorldsAmericans live in a dream world, driven by Utopian politics, myths, and dreams that never come true.
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What Does a Woman Wear when it Rains?Whatever the weather, earrings of the raindrop design are the perfect jewelry statement for any day. Be it rain, shine, sleet, or snow, raindrop earrings say you have a sense of style and good taste in pearl jewelry.
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Big Brother Disguised as a Smart MeterUtilities that supply gas and electricity are refitting our homes with smart meters. The purpose is less for conservation of resources than to monitor, regulate, and ultimately control our usage.
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What it Takes to Be an EntrepreneurBuilding a business requires special entrepreneurial characteristics. A venture capitalist discusses the qualities needed for success in the business world with examples from Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and other innovators.
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Serpentine, State Rock of California, Contains AsbestosCalifornia is the first state to designate an official state rock. It chose serpentine, which contains asbestos, a toxic, cancer-causing substance. State icons appear to be in conflict with California's environmental laws.
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Natural Gas, Fuel for Reviving Industry in AmericaNatural gas, a cheap low-carbon, hydrogen-rich fuel is abundant in America. It poses opportunity for reviving industry and creating jobs in the U.S. Peter Voser of Royal Dutch Shell expresses his doubts about that.
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Bakersfield Refinery Lays Off 62 WorkersBakersfield Refinery announced the layoff of 62 workers, while Paramount Petroleum Corp. plans for shutting down three California refineries. Plans for utilizing North Dakota crude oil from shale remain questionable.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein Caught in a Conflict of Interest?Four thousand post offices are soon to go up for sale. The husband of a prominent California senator got the job to sell them. Citizens served by those post offices believe the senator abused her powers to throw business her husband's way.
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Kids Say Bye Bye to CaliforniaCalifornia faces an economic challenge from people, particularly children, leaving the state. The kid population is undergoing a sharp decline, with dire consequences for the future.
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Senator Bernie Sanders Attacks ExxonMobil AgainSenator Bernie Sanders (Vermont) inaccurately accused ExxonMobil of paying no taxes in 2009 and expressed outrage that the company makes money. Kenneth Cohen responded in the company's defense.
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Red WriterWhat gift do you give at Christmas when the special people you know and love have everything they love already?
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California Ranks First as Home to the HomelessA recent HUD study shows California has more homelessness than any other state. Los Angeles and San Diego rank second and third among all U.S. cities for homelessness. California appears unable to solve its social problems.
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Year-End Predictions or Self-Reliance?The season for year-end predictions is upon us, with gratuitous advice for dealing with it from the professionals. An alternative for handling the future is proposed with suggestions from a Girl Scout expert.
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Gala F12 Unveiling at Ferrari of San DiegoFerrari of San Diego hosted a gala event to unveil the new F12 berlinetta. Invited guests were treated to refreshments and entertainment worthy of the Ferrari name and experienced Ferrari's 599 replacement up close and personal.
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How to Stop School ShootingsWe know how to stop mindless massacres, and it's not more gun control. A study shows that concealed carrying laws significantly reduce the deaths in multiple shooting crimes, while legislators continue to pursue ineffective methods.
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No Sale on TaxesShoppers seek sales and discounts to save on holiday purchases. A similar discount strategy is proposed for taxpayers to save on taxes.
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Spending Cuts from Congressional PensionsRetirement pensions of former legislators make good targets for spending cuts. Pensions of former presidents, senators, House speakers and representatives are given and compared to the average salaries of teachers and soldiers.
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California Sales Tax: A Big Hand in Our PocketsCalifornia collects twice as much in sales tax than a car dealer makes in profit when selling a new car. Sale price, dealer invoice, profit, and sales tax are given for an Abarth sold in California. Excessive taxation is discussed.
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First California Carbon Auction Nets $245 MillionCalifornia's first carbon auction netted $245 million. Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 enabled trade in carbon credits resulting in huge revenues for the bankrupt state and ominous implications for all Americans.
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Doctors Take Leave as ObamaCare ArrivesObamaCare is causing a shortage of physicians, making competent medical care scarce and increasingly inaccessible to many Americans, especially Medicare and Medicaid patients.
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Alias Emails for EPAEPA administrator, Lisa Jackson, has been caught using alias emails. Communications conducted under another email name avoids public scrutiny and oversight of the EPA.
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Ten Commandments for Progressive IdealismTen ways are presented for the march to Utopia. Obama won re-election. His mandate to move the nation toward socialist nirvana go by a guide known as the Ten Commandments for Progressive Idealism.
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Fisker "Green" Cars Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Port NewarkHundreds of Fisker hybrid vehicles were lost at Port Newark, New Jersey, where Superstorm Sandy destroyed thousands of new cars by floods and fires.
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Apple's Eddy Cue on Ferrari Board of DirectorsFerrari has named Eddy Cue of Apple to its board of directors. The appointment represents Ferrari's movement toward the exciting arena where art and technology intersect.
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And Now for the CollapseObama's re-election disappointed many while defining an electorate marked by entitlement, misinformed by media, and aimed at economic collapse sooner than anyone expected.
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President Obama and Hurricane Sandy, the Destructive AnalogyAn analogy exists between Hurricane Sandy and President Obama. Both represent destructive forces in public arenas.
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Shot in the Back by GovernmentA true story of regulatory intrusion reveals the over-killing effects of government on ordinary Americans. Starting with an unknown irritant, the writer describes how government intervention exacerbates a medical issue.
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ExxonMobil in Obama Crosshairs, Oil Company Pushes BackExxon issued a statement counteracting Obama's attacks on the company in remarks made during the first presidential debate. The oil company substantiated its contributions toward improving the economy.
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Stress Management Tips for EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs can manage stress in tough economic times. Strategies for changing matters within our control are posed. Tips for stress management and building confidence for business owners are proposed.
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For Sale: Valero Refineries in CaliforniaPetroleum refiner, Valero Energy, is set to sell its two California refineries. Citicorp will handle the offering of both Benicia and Wilmington refineries for Valero. Restrictive air quality regulations make refining prohibitive in California.
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5 Biggest Failures of Obama PresidencyFive important failures pockmarked Barack Obama's presidency. Significant lack of success in foreign policy, green energy, jobs, political polarization, and debt have weakened America. They stand to do the same for Obama's re-election prospects.
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Obamacare Taxes Home Sale Profits 3.8%Obamacare has a little known provision that taxes gains on the sale of real estate at 3.8%. Home sales that garner a gain will pay for someone else's healthcare.
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Real Unempoyment at 7.8%?Bureau of Labor Statistics reported September 2012 unemployment at 7.8%, a drop from 8.1% the previous month. Public suspicion arose at the BLS report, including Jack Welch citing disbelief at the unemployment numbers.
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Democrats Panic, Attack Strategy UnfoldsThe president's poor performance in debate set panic among Democrats seeking Obama's re-election. An attack strategy employing nasty tactics emerges from the Democratic presidential campaign.
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The Obama Debacles, Episode #1The first presidential debate came off as the pilot premier of a new TV series. Romney trounced Obama in a perfect performance of leadership, solid statesmanship, and fact-based debate. America saw their president in a subordinate role.
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Really RepublicanThe political label of Republican or Democrat should come from the values we carry within us. There are ten ways that signal when your Democrat ideals have turned Republican.
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Wakeup Call for Outvoting ObamaAn essay suggests the failings of Obama's presidency and urges rational dialog among friends in America.
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964 Ferraris Parade at SilverstoneIt was a record-setting event when 964 Ferraris paraded at England's Silverstone raceway. Late model Ferrari sportscars wound around the track for the pure excitement of the Prancing Horse brand.
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Diamond Deposit Disclosed in RussiaRussia announced a huge diamond deposit in eastern Siberia. The Popigai Astroblem deposit exists beneath an asteroid crater and has been known since the 1970s. Opportunity exists to market the diamonds now.
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Romance of Driving Captured in Morgan Aero SuperSportsMorgan, the English car maker, designed a line of exotic automobiles that piqueued passion in Morgan enthusiasts. U.S. government restrictions on imports put the Morgan Aero SuperSports out of reach for Americans.
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Necklace Design Shows a Passion for PearlsFine handcrafted pearl jewelry carries current fashion trends in long lengths and multiple strand necklace designs. A designer creates a new jewelry innovations from her passion for pearls.
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I'm SorryThe words "I'm sorry" reduce offense but do nothing to assign responsibility or accountability for the offense. Meaningful actions to accompany the apology are proposed.
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Smith & Wesson Reports Record SalesGun manufacturer, Smith & Wesson, reported record earnings and a backlog of orders on guns valued near $400 million. The November election might be affecting the current run on guns.
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Jewelry Designer Inspiration for Biwa Pearl Chandelier NecklaceA jewelry designer finds inspiration for a freshwater pearl necklace from a lighting fixture. Crystalline materials and light reflectivity of a chandelier translate to jewelry that lights up the countenance of its lovely wearer.
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Driver Review of McLaren MP-4 12C at Pebble BeachMcLaren MP-4 12C Spider premiered at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2012 in Monterey, California. A review of the exotic car design and performance is presented.
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Ferrari F12 Unveiling at Pebble Beach Concours 2012Ferrari's new F12 Berlinetta was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2012. The author describes the event, the newest Ferrari, and the reaction of the crowd.
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Corporation Killer Bill Fails in California AssemblyCalifornia Assembly Democrats proposed a bill that attacked corporations. The bill aimed at private sector executives, requiring fuller income disclosures and punitive tax. Assembly Republicans successfully opposed the bill.
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Enzo Ferrari P3 Racer at Laguna Seca Monterey Motorsports ReunionFerrari's Alfa Romeo racer, the P3, ran in the races at Laguna Seca on August 18, 2012. Race car driver, Tazio Nuvolari, won the German Grand Prix in 1935 in the historic racer. P3 remains a viable race car to this day.
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Scientists Separate Climate Change Fact from FictionThree notable scientists challenged the 'consensus' on the science of climate change. They exposed climate change fictions and tactics government uses to promote alarmist hype. Get the scientific scoop on the real side of the climate change story.
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Freshwater Pearl Production in ChinaThe world's supply of freshwater pearls are produced in China. Improved production methods and government incentive to private enterprise spiked the industry to worldwide acclaim.
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What Happens when Family and Faith Fade?The fading of the family unit and dwindling religiosity in America constitute the causes of irreversible changes in our society. Social policy and political ideologies alter the foundations of America's most fundamental institutions.
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Raindrops, the Inspiration for Earrings of Freshwater PearlsRaindrops stuck to a window pane after a summer thunderstorm became the inspiration for a new design line of freshwater pearl earrings.
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Clint Eastwood Comes Out for RomneyClint Eastwood spoke his conservatism and openly endorsed Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican candidate in election 2012. The actor and Oscar winning director announced his support at a Sun Valley, Idaho, fundraiser.
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California Assemblymen Seek Proposition 63 AuditRepublican Assemblymen, Dan Logue and Brian Nestande, see some abuse of a state law. Proposition 63 funds for the mentally ill wind up benefiting sound minds in California. In an economically defunct state, the funds might be better spent.
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State Agencies Strike Fear in California BusinessFear of state agencies reigns supreme among business owners in California. Why? Should they speak up, they will be put out. A California assemblyman leads an effort to stop the state government's hunting expedition.
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Psychic Communication or Random Coincidence?When does a dream become reality? Can we plan for random events? Can coincidence occur on demand? Such were the subjects of brilliant breakfast conversation and the conclusions we came to over coffee.
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What Kind of People Like Barack Obama?Forty-seven percent of Americans say they like Obama. Who are they? This article describes three generalized groups of people that constitute Obama's admirers.
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A Vote for Obama is a Vote for My BlindnessAn interview with a friend who has macular degeneration revealed his fate. People with this age-related condition face blindness from inadequate treatment under Obamacare. Ophthalmologists already experience restrictions.
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Romney Attacks Obama on 'You Didn't Build That' RemarkPresident Obama expressed his perspective on the role government plays in business success. The meme embodied in Obama's 'you didn't build that' remark went viral. Mitt Romney took exception, explaining that success comes from people.
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CARB Writes Around Public Meeting Laws for PrivacyPreferring no peep from the public, California Air Resources Board, led by Mary Nichols, exempted itself from laws requiring that its meetings be open. They just wrote another one to ensure their privacy.
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California State Bar Suspends Theodore PinnockCalifornia's social justice laws sprout from good intentions but can produce consequences that hurt everyone. And then, there are the abusers who further the injustice.
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Agenda 21 Policies in California and OregonThe collection of collectivist policies in some states have an ultimate aim. Attaining the worldwide utopia described by Agenda 21 seeks cooperation by socialist states and nations. California and Oregon are quick to comply.
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Studies Show Disastrous Effects of AB 32 Implementation in CaliforniaThe Boston Consulting Group and California's Manufacturing & Technology Association studied the effects of AB 32 on California's fuel energy picture. Bottom line: Californians will pay dearly for their fuel.
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Two Ways to Tell Whether Your Pearls Are RealTake a look at your pearls. Are they real or manmade? Two simple tests answer the question.
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CNN Inquires on Obamacare Ruling in Weber Fire RegionMancos Colorado is burning while CNN reporters inquire what residents think of the Supreme Court Obamacare ruling. The Weber Fire poses an immediate threat. CNN shows concerns that depart from reality.
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What is a Hallmark Stamp?Designer jewelry often includes a precious metal tag that identifies the maker and sometimes the materials used in the piece. A tool in jewelry making called the hallmark stamp is discussed.
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How Good is a Birthday Without a Few Friends and Family?A birthday gives reflection on the important things in life. It generated a new regard for what made the day special and the special that will be found in all the days that follow.
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Tips for Dropping High Glycemic Foods from Your DietA simple 3-rule diet plan can make the pounds disappear, but one of the rules is tough to do. High glycemic foods must be removed from meals, but how?
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Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Day NecklaceThree qualities should not escape your attention when choosing the perfect jewelry accompaniment to your wedding dress. Illustrative examples of those qualities are shown in designer pearl necklaces.
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UCSD Advances Studies in SelfThe University of California at San Diego cut masters degree programs in electrical and computer engineering while expanding its already large curricula in diversity. What are they thinking?
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Top Ten Reasons Why Obama Won't WinA commentary on the mood of the nation exposes discontent in the populace with the President's performance. Ten rational reasons are posed for Obama's re-election defeat in 2012.
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Raising a Guide Dog for the BlindA Colorado couple wants to give back. There's no better way to do that than to raise a guide dog for the blind.
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'Regulated Class' in California Seeks Reparations from CARBCARB chairman, Mary Nichols, has created more human misery than she and her agency have saved the environment. Industry workers prepared to ask for reparations but Nichols shut them down before they could be heard.
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Being NiceDoes it pay to be nice? Does niceness come naturally? Are nice people better people than people who aren't nice? Is being nice merely skin deep? An essay discusses the character of a society obsessed with NICE.
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3-Rule Diet Plan for the Medicare CrowdWith Obamacare or Medicare on the horizon for many, mature adults seek to stay healthy by maintaining their weight. Applying three simple rules can help accomplish that result.
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Can Jerry Brown Learn from Chris Christie?Despite their differences, California and New Jersey have a lot in common. As states deep in the mire of past progressive policies and huge bureaucracies, New Jersey makes economic leaps while California regresses.
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What is Inlay Jewelry?Much more is involved in inlay jewelry than laying gemstones in precious metal. The technique requires special skills and originated with the people who inhabited this country long before it was America.
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California Deficit Climbs to $16 BillionThe time has arrived for an alternative to the tax-and-spend pattern in California politics. The time has arrived to fess up to the fact that it just doesn't work.
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Innovative Wire Wraps in Designer JewelryWire wraps serve several functions in jewelry fabrication. When wire wraps are made in ways that depart from textbook methods, they contribute to innovative jewelry design.
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HUD Releases March 2012 New Home SalesGovernment reports the data, the mainstream interprets as economic recovery, while you and I experience something different. Let us examine what is really going on in the housing market these days.
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Energy Independence According to Aubrey McClendon, CEO of Chesapeake EnergyA Wall Street Journal interview with Aubrey McClendon sheds light on a pathway to energy independence for America. The way to that happy state requires politics to get out of the way.
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50 Scientists Urge NASA to Stop Unproven Climate Change ClaimsNASA received a letter from fifty of its former scientists objecting to NASA's spouting of unfounded claims on climate. Their former employer is spewing lies, spoiling its reputation, and giving the once respectable agency a bad name.
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ACLU Pizza Video on Privacy Erosion Goes ViralThe ACLU produced a video cartooning the erosion of privacy eight years ago. It went viral now with alarming implications. Are we missing a reality brought to new attention by an old video?
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Gaia Author James Lovelock Recants on Climate ChangeJames Lovelock hypothesized the earth as a self-managing system, or Gaia Hypothesis. The globe's natural correcting ability yielded to the picture of an unnatural warming catastrophe. Too bad it was wrong.
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Look for Contrast in Innovative Jewelry DesignA new design element appears in innovative jewelry designs. The trend is growing and making itself manifest in custom-crafted creations. No more is reproducible repeatable design de rigueur in jewelry. Contrast is "in."
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Essay on Human Dignity, Entitlement, and TotalitarianismAn essay on human dignity and the factors that affect it in today's world. The essay was stimulated by Pope Benedict's remarks in Hong Kong.
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Sterling Silver Wedding Bands for Men Show Individuality, CommitmentA jewelry designer points to sterling silver creations to symbolize commitment and individuality in men's wedding rings.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Speaks on Pro-Growth PolicyThe entitled discount him. Welfare recipients despise him. When Chris Christie speaks, the couch potatoes notice, because the Governor is turning things around in New Jersey.
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Dimensional Design in JewelryNew fashion in gemstone necklaces bring the 'boring' out of jewelry design. Dimensional elements are the hottest thing to happen in fine jewelry design.
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James O'Keefe Exposes Voter FraudIf you're wondering how stuffing the balllot box can occur in this modern day and age, watch James O'Keefe's revealing video to see how it's done. It is a great way to get certain politicians elected.
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Gemstone Band Rings for MenYou want something new, wonderful, and different for your man. Maybe you are marrying and want something special for him. Maybe you're a man and want something special for yourself. Consider a gemstone band ring for men.
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Supreme Court Endures Presidential AdmonishmentPresident Obama delivered a verbal admonishment to the Supreme Court as it deliberates on Obamacare. More like a warning rather than the name calling it was, Obama made it clear that the Court should rule in his favor.
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Airless TiresThe time has come for technology to shed the inconvenience of pneumatic tires going flat when they lose their air. A new design creates an automobile tire without air.
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Blister Baroque Tahitian Black PearlsA new and interesting irregularity has begun to appear on Tahitian black pearls. No longer are large, round, dark, and perfect pearls required for high interest and high quality in Tahitian black pearls. See if you agree.
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Climate Change Skepticism Equated to RacismOne wonders just how far eco-socialists will go with their radical ideas on environment. It's one thing to promote clean water and air, but when those unsure about climate change are called racists, the eco-radical insanity has to stop.
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Political Activism at University of CaliforniaRather than reading writing, and higher math, our universities teach political activism instead. A study exposed the rampant political teachings, especially at University of Califonia campuses.
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Renovations for Mitt Romney's La Jolla HouseA California village prepares for the worst and the best as Mitt Romney prepares to renovate his La Jolla beachfront house.
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Will Happer on Global WarmingWhom are we to believe about global warming: the political powers that predict catastrophe or Mother Nature, that unpredictable lady? A Princeton University physicist offers some insight about what to expect.Also published on:
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Tar Balls on the Beach at San Diego Scripps PierWhen it comes to hydrocarbons, no amount in any form escapes our disgust, nevermind when it presents as a free resource at our feet.
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Stop the Social Insanity and Unsustainable DebtA way out of the nation's economic morass has been suggested. A plan has been proposed, but current conditions in prominent parts of the country suggest that Washington isn't listening to the message.
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Magnificent Seven Hypercars on Pacific Coast TourSeven hypercars constituted the lineup of magnificent machines available to us on our recent driving tour. See how the seven stack up against one another on dimensions of style, drivability, and performance.
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Five More of the Magnificent Seven Hypercars on Pacific Coast TourAfter driving the last of seven supercars on our recent Pacific Coast Tour, my husband and I ranked the cars in the order of our liking from best to least. Discover their positions in our ranking, just in case you'll make one of them yours.
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Obamacare Estimate Rises to $1.76 TrillionObamacare will cost the country $1.76 trillion in ten years, not the $940 billion from previous estimates. But will we get the surgeries we need when we are 84?
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Fakegate Activist Peter Gleick Addresses California Water Policy ConferenceHe is a fraud and thief and confessed to faking Heartland Institute documents. Why should we believe what Peter Gleick says about our water?
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A California Couple Converses on Politically Correct CarsEavesdrop on a California couple as they converse while considering the purchase of a new hybrid car.
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Classical Design and Materials in Navajo JewelryTurquoise and silver characterize traditional Navajo jewelry. Traditional fabrication methods create the designs as well. Discover the recognizable elements of Navajo jewelry that make it the desirable favorite of the Southwest.
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Ferrari Announces New F12 BerlinettaExcitement reigns today as Ferrari unveals its long awaited V-12 powerhouse. Discover the unquenchable thrill of the fastest Ferrari ever.
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Op-Ed Rejoinder on Global WarmingSixteen notable scientists set the record straight on global warming. The computer models are wrong. The predictions are inaccurate. Catastrophic warming is not looming over the horizon. No need to panic nor decarbonize the world at all costs.
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Tassle Keepsake for Designer PearlsThere's a tassle of fiber on your designer pearl necklace. Besides indicating your high sense of style and design, what does the tassle on your designer necklace mean?
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Does a Grain of Sand Make a Pearl?Some believe that a grain of sand can produce a pearl. There is some truth in that belief, but it is extraordinarily rare. Let me clarify the stories around the production of pearls.
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Heart Jewelry for Valentine's DayExpress sentiments of love this Valentine's Day with a gift from the heart. Heart jewelry says love quite unlike anything else.
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Why Does Wine Need to Breathe?They say that wine needs to breathe. But why? The last we knew, wine wasn't a living thing that must inhale and exhale. Read on for why that euphoric liquid needs to breathe at least a little before we consume it.
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What's New in PearlsSmall, round, and perfect characterized the pearls that the market craved. Hot in the market now are new large, baroque but perfectly lustrous pearls of the freshwater variety.
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Scientists Calm Panic Over Global WarmingOur beliefs about global warming depends upon whom we believe about global warming science. Scientists are speaking out from beneath the hype, alarm, and propaganda of a warming earth.
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Tense Exchange on the TarmacWhat does it say when our president conveys contention on diplomatic visits? Is opinion regarding the president disallowed in books? Why does the president subordinate national matters for personal concerns?
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Tips for Enjoying Gem Show ExhibitionsMeccas for gems and jewelry, gem shows and exhibitions offer something for everyone. At the same time, they can wear you out and wreck your wallet. Be prepared with these simple tips for maximum enjoyment.
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California Assemblyman Dan Logue Shifts Support to GingrichWith Rick Perry's withdrawal from the Republican race, Newt Gingrich garnered the support of California Legislature Republicans. Led by Dan Logue, California shows signs of recognizing the political talents required to save the nation.
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Newt Gingrich South Carolina Victory Speech Speaks American ValuesHis victory speech in South Carolina spoke of American values. Newt Gingrich roused the hearts and minds of Americans steeped in the exceptionalism this country once displayed. His candidacy can bring it back. His speech said how.
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Government-backed Clean Energy ProjectsAlternative energy, besides being inefficient, unreliable, and expensive, could have a series of other adjectives describing their nature. We know one thing: They are backed by government and funded by our tax dollars.
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Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline ProjectWhen Obama says he favors energy independence then rejects a project promoting the same, Americans may wonder whether the man means anything that he says. Or is Obama putting himself before America?
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Kodak Goes BankruptThe moment for Kodak is now or never. It has decided to file for bankruptcy. The digital age has passed Kodak by as we say goodbye to the old ways of photography.
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Pre-Election Economic RecoveryAs we approach the 2012 general election, the nation will undoubtedly recover from economic woes. Or so we'll be told. The stories start now.
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California Traffic Tickets Rise While Economy TanksWhile California is broke, it has developed bold, if not entirely unique, ways of raising revenue to fund the overstaffed public sector. Localities participate in their own particular ways.
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Exxon Awarded $908 Million for Seized Venezuelan Oil AssetsExxon asked for and received a settlement on seized oil assets in Venezuela. Find out what Exxon will receive and what Venezuela will give up. Then determine who is the winner and who is the loser.
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National Debt Reaches $15.222 TrillionWhat does it mean when national debt tops $15 trillion? What does it mean for every man, woman, and child in America? The word unsustainable comes to my mind. What word comes to yours?
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Nevada Green TurquoiseThe turquoise dug from deposits in Nevada has a special appeal. It's green and in no way departs from the value of regularly colored turquoise gemstones and jewelry of the Southwest.
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Ferrari Logo, Origins of the Legendary EmblemEnzo Ferrari, the legendary maker of race cars for the street, made legend of the logo that bears emblematic symbolism on production automobiles. Discover the amazing origins of the legendary logo.
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Charm Necklace, Jewelry of Distinctive Designer SignatureA jewelry designer describes the significance and meaning of a new trend in jewelry, the charm necklace.
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Christmas Shopping at the Ferrari ShowroomWe shop for others at Christmas time and wind up buying stuff for ourselves. Find out what I bought for myself as I Christmas shopped at the Ferrari showroom.
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EPA Study Trounces FrackingThe EPA has its favorite things to attack. Fracking is high on the list. Unfounded claims arise once again, this time in Wyoming, perhaps coming soon against the energy supplier in your state too.
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How to Safely Clean Mah Jongg TilesThey get dirty. They get greasy. They get smudged or caked with a grimy build-up. No, I'm not talking about your grandkids' faces, I'm talking about your mah jongg tiles. Read on for how to get them clean without tears...yours.
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Low Glycemic Weight Loss for Senior WomenHow can women lose weight when age slows our metabolism? How does one buck the bulge when sweet things beckon? How can one possibly fit into high school jeans at maturity, even if we kept them for all those years?
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Holman Jenkins' "Mitt's Moment" Misstates and CajolesWhat election 2012 represents has met a divergence of opinion. A Wall Street Journal opinion piece denies the size of government as an election issue. My opinion says otherwise. See what you think.
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California and the World, Social Movements for Wealth RedistributionA move is underway to distribute the wealth of the world. The United Nations' Agenda 21 would have a world without class distinctions and operating under a socialist regime. Not to be outdone, California State assembly moved to do the same.
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State Assemblyman Dan Logue Proposes Part-Time Legislature for CaliforniaThere is a reason for the migration of businesses from California: excessive regulation. A breakthrough idea addresses the cause producing the adverse effect on jobs in the state. Is California on the verge of doing things differently?
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Venezuela President Hugo Chavez Steals ExxonMobil Property, Now Wants to TalkWhat do you call the confiscation of property without fair compensation? I call it stealing. Hugo Chavez called it nationalizing Venezuelan oil projects. ExxonMobil called the courts to protect its international property rights.
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California Green Car Company Aptera Motors ClosesAnother green company in California founders and finally closes. Aptera Motors, maker of a three-wheeled, two-person electric vehicle went out of business before business began.Also published on:
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Is Newt Gingrich America's Winston Churchill?The similarities between GOP candidate Newt Gingrich and Winston Churchill are rather remarkable. A comparative essay on the two leaders reveals a likeness, focusing interest in the GOP candidate who can best beat Obama in 2012.
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Imagine a Gingrich-Obama Race in the General ElectionIt could very well be that Barack Obama will face Newt Gingrich in the general election. And a close race it would be. Why Gingrich? Why close? The answers lie within Americans.
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Ferrari FF, a Four Wheeler, Attracts Crowds at California DealershipFerrari's first 4WD vehicle, the FF, was delivered to a California dealership today. It caused a stir, even for California. Find out why.
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Prince Philip Declares Windmills UselessIt must be so if Prince Philip says so. The royal husband of Queen Elizabeth has proclaimed the uselessness of energy-generating windmill farms and has prohibited any from being built on royal land.
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Gov. Dennis Daugaard Lures California Business to South DakotaSouth Dakota must be doing something right. Unemployment is low. The state is prospering. Following Texas, South Dakota has its sights on California business.
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Amethyst Jewelry SlideshowAmethyst is a quartz, or silicon dioxide. We know amethyst by its purple color, although it can pale to white upon natural or manmade irradiation. Cobalt-60 irradiation takes amethyst to a pale green color, resulting in green amethyst or prasiolite.
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Renewed Interest in Newt GingrichNew interest arises for Newt Gingrich, the GOP candidate who stands steadfast while others rise and decline in the polls. What does he have that the others don't?
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California: Toxic to Business or Head in the Sand?The environment is lovely but the environment for business is deadly in California. Let's explore why California continues to stick its head in the sand when it comes to business.
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Time to Get Rid of the EPAThere's a time for everything, and now is it for ridding the nation of the destructive overreach of the EPA. Like other corrupt federal agencies, the EPA has been caught in a cover-up. The EPA has got to go.
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Beauty Salon of the 50sWhat was the salon experience of the 1950s? Could you get a bleach blonde hairdo like Marilyn Monroe? Were there hair dryers back then? Step back in time to my mother's beauty shop.
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Tips for Couples Embattled in Thermostat WarsHe's hot, you're not. Or you're hot and he's not. However that goes, couples can find themselves embattled in wars over the thermostat. Follow some simple tips. Save your marriage and your basal body temperature.
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GOP Candidate Rick Perry's Plan for TaxesIt is time to have a tax plan that delivers the nation from debt and decline to prosperity and jobs. Let's do what they do in Texas, and not the wayward ways of California. Rick Perry's plan for tax can do it.
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Rasmussen shows Perry beating Obama in WisconsinObama, Romney, Cain, and the others can debate, but none has come close to fixing like Rick Perry has. Such is the sentiment of ordinary Americans interested in a doer rather than debater occupying the White House next.
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California Assembly Member Mary Hayashi Shoplifts at Neiman MarcusCalifornia has the likes of a shoplifting Lindsay Lohan in its State Assembly. Mary Hayashi makes laws for Californians to follow while feeling little need to oblige them herself.
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Name that Gem, a Slideshow of Gemstone IdentificationCome along on a photo documentary of my gemstone investigation. An unknown stone in a designer ensemble eludes identity until light shines on the matter. Is the gem prehnite, prasiolite green amethyst, or zultanite?
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Inga Sweeps San Diego Press Club AwardsShe came, she wrote, she tickled our funny bones, and swept the San Diego Press Club Awards. Our own Inga has been recognized in the writing world. I want to be the first to point out that I pointed her out. Congrats to Inga!
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GOP Candidate Rick Perry's Plan for ReformTry it. You'll like it. Rick Perry's plan for America's return to prosperity returns freedom to the people and eliminates the fat growing on government. Perry has a plan to reduce the excess and grow the good.
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Name that GemA mystery crystal makes its identity known, but not without a lot of mind searching and investigative gemology. Find out what the pretty pale green crystal in designer jewelry turned out to be.
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GOP Candidate Rick Perry's Plan for JobsRick perry has a specific plan for re-energizing the economy, providing more choices for energy supply and securing the nation. Oh, and did I mention 1.2 million new jobs come along with the plan?
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Prasiolite = Green AmethystThe pleasing pale green color of prasiolite arises from human enhancements. Prasiolite is, in fact, an amethyst. Learn how prasiolite got to be green and why 'green' is good when it comes to this lovely quartz crystal.
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Zultanite, the Color Change Diaspore GemstoneThey say it changes color. Zultanite, a relatively new but exceedingly rare gemstone, has all of the good things going for it. Rarity combined with the four Cs of gemstone quality put zultanite in the same league as diamonds. What color will you see?
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Do the Polls, Pundits, GOP Debates, or My Opinions Matter?Influences on our poltical thinking abound. They change with the wind. Consider the information you get, how you get it, and what you think about it. Then think whether any of it made any difference.
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PodiumGateThey stole his stuff, the mike, the sound system, and the stage behind which the president stands. Oh, my! What will he do, what will he say? Obama was silent on the subject.
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Bakken Oil ShaleNorth Dakota's huge Bakken oil shale deposit creates unprecedented opportunity for prosperity and jobs. Let's see whether the state--and the nation--welcomes the prospect for economic and energy growth, or puts it down.
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Navajo Nation Enraged at Urban Outfitters, Clothing RetailerThe Navajo Nation has been insulted. A Native American culture has been besmirched by a retailer. Consider what happened, and consider what you would do when a marketer uses your name to defame.
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CA State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore Leaves California for TexasCalifornia State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore left his post and joined the migration of people and businesses out of California. Hope could no longer swing it for the legislator in the Golden State. Take one guess where he went.
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Looking Lately for Laments to Lighten UpThings got you down? They do me, right now. In the larger scheme of things, these are merely lamentables thrown in one's path to make for a stronger person. Hmm. I told myself that to make me feel better.
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GOP Candidate Rick Perry Poised with a Plan for ProsperityUnlike others, GOP candidate Rick Perry has a concrete plan for creating jobs. His plan jumpstarts the nation out of its economic doldrums, puts energy production back on the front burner, and lays foundations for a prosperous tomorrow.
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Prehnite SlideshowPrehnite stones come from the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The collection shows prehnite's constant characteristics of opaque pale green color with white inclusions or black agate matrix. Prehnite may not be precious, but it sure is pretty!
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Democrats Getting DesperateDemocrats are getting desperate when approaches dealing with unemployment get desperate. Jesse Jackson Jr. has a suggestion for dealing with the thorny issue in ways that lie outside the Constitution.
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Herman Cain Rises in the PollsHerman Cain surges ahead in the polls. Find out what's causing the attraction. Is his favor among prospective GOP voters a momentary fad or a lasting phenomenon?
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Prehnite, the Granny Smith Apple Green Mineral for JewelryIt's not that rare and it's not too expensive. But prehnite is an awfully pretty green stone, especially when employed creatively in jewelry. Discover the secrets of the mellow yellowy green stone.
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Photo Documentary of the Cut Rose Quartz Crystal Necklace TragedyThis is a photo series of the tragedy of the original Rose Quartz Necklace, which is now mine because of the flaw that rendered it unsaleable. Its sellable replacement, sans rose quartz crystals, is shown last. Matching earrings are depicted as well.
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Renewed Consideration for Herman CainAs a GOP candidate already declared in the race, Herman Cain gains new attention as a serious contender for president. Recent results show Cain tied at the top for GOP favor. Something is happening, but what?
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What's Past is PrologueShakespeare had it right: What happened before tells you something about what will happen again. My Rose Quartz Crystal Necklace taught me a lesson about that, and helped me learn to live with when it happens again.
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Purposeful Imperfections in Navajo ArtAn ancient Navajo practice calls for a flaw to be included in an artful design that is created by hand. Join the journey of discovery about what this practice might mean for my flawed necklace design.
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Saga of the Cut Rose Quartz Crystal NecklaceThe story of a necklace in design gone awry will have you lamenting right along with the designer. The story is true. There must be a message or learning in it somewhere. But I'll be darned if I know anything but heartache from it.
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Whom We Choose: No Perfection, No SaintsIn preparation for casting a vote in 2012, we discuss and debate the candidates' unsuitability ad nauseum. How about a different tactic for determining whom we choose? See if the nothing-else-matters process works for you.