Alyce Rocco
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Displaying Results 1 - 132 (of 132) for Yahoo! Voices
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The Big Farm Theory OverviewA look at a new Facebook game for smart people, The Big Farm Theory.
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The Whole World is WatchingA look at Occupy Long Beach live stream video showing arrests of protesters.
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I'll Walk AloneHow often does a mystery novel bring people to the verge of tears?
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Homeless vs. Occupy Long BeachOccupy Wall Street has come to Long Beach, Calif. This is a condensed version of the article I wrote after visiting the protesters.
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Summer in the SouthBeach Trip by Cathy Holton had rave reviews; I opted to read Summer in the South instead. Book jacket blurb promised an "intriguing and mysterious tale", but is it?
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Bet Your BonesHawaiian myths and Christian ideology do battle in this murder mystery novel.
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Review of Betty White's "If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't)"Having been on the scene since television was in its infancy, Betty White has proved she can act. But can she write?
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Why Walter Mosley is My Favorite AuthorA brief biography about Walter Mosley and what makes him a fantastic writer. -
Guilt by AssociationYou may know Marcia Clark as a prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, but can she write fiction?
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How Good Are Van De Kamp's Sweet Goods?Is Van de Kamp a brand name you can trust? -
Known to EvilMany fans are angry when Walter Mosley killed off popular detective Easy Rawlins. Will they like his new character, Leonid McGill?
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I Am Nujood, Age 10 and DivorcedTrue story from a girl who defied society and won her freedom.
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Top 5 Facebook Games, or Are They?Seventeen million Facebook gamers could not be wrong, right? -
Is Your Life in Order?If your life is not in order, maybe it is time to make a mental checklist. -
Hip-Hop is HotA bit of humor, a bit of news, and a bit about Google Trends. -
A Lost Memory, Brother Solomon BurkeBrother Solomon Burke passed away today bringing back memories of a concert.
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Can You Save Money Online Using SwipeAuctions?A deceptive ad led me to take a look at SwipeAuctions.
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Mississippi Harmony: Memoirs of a Freedom FighterWinson Hudson and her sister Dovie are unsung heroines who deserve recognition for devotion to a causes having positive impacts on lives today.
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How a Banned Book Caused a Family RiftSome people are Celebrating the Freedom to Read during banned books week; others would deny us that freedom. -
Play a Game, Save a RainforestHow can playing a game save a rainforest? Read on -
Alamitos Neighborhood Library in Long Beach, California, Celebrates 100 Years of BooksSeptember is National Library Card Sign-up Month; Long Beach, California, had another reason to celebrate books this month. -
Cool Day for Hot RodsDo you remember Impalas with fins? -
Top Ten Car TunesLinks to You Tube videos featuring cars named in songs included in list.
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Looking Back with Nostalgic FondnessWhat were the fabled 1960s really like?
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Woodstock: A New LookHalf a million people attending a rockfest was big news in 1969.
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Earthquake!Have you ever experienced an earthquake?
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Do You Know These 5 Marys?Celebrating Women's History month with another Mary article.
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When Life Gives You LemonsMother always told me "Problems are put before us to solve them." Some of life's lemons are hard to solve.
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For Gold & Glory Book ReviewFor Gold & Glory is subtitled: Charlie Wiggins and The African-American Racing Car Circuit. In this article, I review the book. -
Through it All, Book ReveiwA sister's story.
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Black in Selma: The Uncommon Life of J. L. Chestnut, Jr - Book ReveiwThe story of how a boy growing up in Jim Crow days became one of the most powerful lawyers in Alabama. -
"What Would Martin Say?"The Martin in question is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Slash: A Halloween CostumeA last minute costume was a hit with co-workers. -
Celebrate Women's History Month"Mary's A Grand Old Name" wrote Cohen. Here are a few grand Mary's. -
Name that Star ~ a Guessing GameA simple guessing game with a message at the end. -
What Do They Have in Common?Can you guess? -
The Cult of Obama?This is part two of "What Do They Have In Common".
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Peace and Unity in Long BeachQuotes from Dr. King to celebrate MLK Junior Day.
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Well, I Am Hurt by that Comment"...as you think about who you should vote for I want you to vote for that person that is gong to commit to bringing unity to all people not only throughout the world but in this country, vote for the one who is going to commit to opening up his heart..." Stevie Wonder -
On Lies and Politicans: Thoughts to PonderQuotes to think about on lies, propaganda and politicians.
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Set a Wave in MotionHas a phenomenon movement begun? -
Protest on PineAn AC CP suggested I write an article when I mentioned this in a comment on her article. It is old news, therefore just publishing the old blog posts as is. -
5 Ways to Start the New Year Off RightA quick look at how less than 20 minutes can change the course of your year. -
Presidential Hopefuls Christmas MessagesPrimary elections and caucuses begin on January 3rd, 2008.There is still time to view presidential hopefuls non-seasonal videos at You Tube. -
Land of a Thousand DancesThere is still time to create a dance mix tape for your New Years house party. Here are some suggestions to get you started. -
Does God Exist?Includes two Bonus Quotes for writers. Wrote this in April, did not have the heart to delete it. -
Product Review: Cordless Swivel SweeperI set out to price Dustbusters and bought a Cordless Swivel Sweeper instead. When I submitted this article, I did not know there were two AC reviews; rejected, decided to publish anyway, because my experience was a bit different than the others -
Homeless Man Arrested for Stealing BreadNever know what you will find when you do a google search for homeless news. -
"The House that Jack Built" by Hal JacksonOrphaned at 8, homeless at 15, Hal Jackson went on to winning recognition from Presidents, among things. -
Something in the Air"Radio, Rock, and The Revolution That Shaped A Generation" as told by Marc Fisher. -
Messengers of the WindBob Dylan penned the lyrics: "...the answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind". Can people hear the answers from these messengers of the wind? -
Tracfone Camera Phone, LG CG225: Product ReviewThe package bills TracFone as "America's #1 Prepaid Cell Phone". Are they? -
The Boy Who Cried Freebird by Mitch MyersSubtitled "Rock & Roll Fables and Sonic Storytelling" the book sounds like a winner. -
Geronimo-His Own StoryNovember is Native American Heritage month, although the Bush Presidents* call it National American Indian Hetitage month. *past and present -
1963"Oh, what a night, late December, back in '63..." sang the Four Seasons in 1975; but not everyone looks back with fondness on life in 1963. -
3 Things You Should Always LickAfter reading "10 Things You Should Never Lick", I thought an article on things you should always lick was in order. AC did not. -
"After Jackie" by Carl Fussman"Like a good meal, praise should be served when still bubbling"~which is why this review does not contain any quotes, read on. -
Recent News in IndonesiaWild elephants, buffalo, volcano eruptions, major earthquakes and crystal meth in the news makes paradise seem less so. -
My Top 10 1970s Disco Dance SongsThe Battle of Lists is on! -
Inpulse Prepay with Camera Phone - Product ReviewIs this a bargain: pay as you go, unlimited nights and mobile to mobile calling for 99 cents a day?
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Two Fer Thursday - 50 Rock and Roll SongsDid you ever get an idea to do something and after you did it wondered why you did? -
"To Air is Human" by Bjorn TuroqueWhy would an Asian air guitarist name himself C-Diddy to model himself after a hip hop artist? -
Shaquille O'Neal: A BiographyMany people celebrate Thanksgiving Day. O'Neal has "Shaqsgiving Day" for homeless people. -
"Jokes My Father Never Taught Me" by Rain Pryor"Once upon a time, in a Faraway Land, two hippies were sitting around talking about the rain." is Rain Pryor's introduction to "Life, Love and Loss with Richard Pryor". -
Giuseppe's Story: A Tale for Italian-American Heritage MonthHearing that the streets were paved with gold, Giuseppe sailed to the United States to make a fortune and return home to live out his days as a king. -
The Telephone CallA guessing game with a message told through an imaginery telephone call. -
What Will You Teach Your Children?Song lyrics to ponder relating to love, hate and racism. -
"Soul Sister" by Grace HalsellA January, 1968 State House "Plans for Progress" reception leads the author onto a unique adventure. -
A Brief Look at Rainbows, Arcs and SnowflakesCommentary on Peace and Justice. -
Carrying Jackie's TorchAlthough I lost interest in baseball, I was surrounded by it. -
Walk for Change: Politics in the 2000sCandidates can no longer rely on swaying public opinion through mainstream media as was done in the past. -
"What Next: A Memoir Toward World Peace" by Walter MosleyIs Peace on Earth the impossible dream? -
You Make My Heart SingA tribute to Albert.
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"Three Weeks with My Brother" by Nicholas and Micah SparksAs the brothers travel to exotic places, we come to understand why their wives so easily agreed to the trip. -
"Just One More Thing" by Peter FalkPeter Falk shares "Stories From My Life" and a film career that spans over 4 decades.
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"I Feel Bad About My Neck", a Book ReviewAuthor Nora Ephron talks about love, life and aging. -
"700 Sundays" by Billy Crystal, a Book ReviewHow long is 700 Sundays?
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Baby Killers!Article not for the squeamish. -
"Ralph Ellison: A Biography"Callahan saw a single tear roll slowly down his cheek. Then he was gone. -
Barack Obama: In His Own WordsSenator Obama, in his own words, is quite outspoken. -
Inspiration from MS MedinaMom always told me "if you have nothing to say, never say it out loud."
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Homeless Writers Showcase Talent on Associated ContentAn article featured on AC as "I Am Homeless" created quite a response from other Content Producers with similar experiences.
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Headlines that Irk MeWhat are the headlines that irk you?
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Urban Music and Lifestyle Magazine Turns PoliticalSenator Barack Obama is the first politician to appear on Vibe's cover in 14 years.
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Obama Supporters Plans to Celebrate His 46th BirthdaySampling of events being planned by Obama supporters to celebrate his 46th birthday. -
Carol Paul as First Lady?As the primary election race heats up, should we consider the candidates' spouses in making our voting choices? -
Free Things to Do in Long Beach, CaliforniaLong Beach is the fifth largest city in California. Nicknamed "The International City", activities are as diverse as it's citizens. -
Sandra Day O'Connor and the KKKWhat is going on here? -
What is it like to Be Homeless? Part TwoTt feels like you are a little kid in a foreign land where you do not speak the language.
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What is it like to Be Homeless?...when he curtly dismissed queries on his blog, "The Homeless Guy" that asked "What is it like to be homeless?". -
The Truth About FeministsMs. Leena claims that women have become men and "lost their feminity along the way". -
Feminist or FemMANist? - You DecideWhy would a young woman claim that feminist women want to be men? -
Free Summer ConcertsLocal bands often provide entertainment at various celebrations, but I have also seen stars such as Thelma Houston, Rolls Royce, the Coasters and Santana perform, all for free. -
What is a Sea Festival Without Boats?A first time visitor to Long Beach California that lives a rather sedentary couch-potato lifestyle might be a little intimidated, especially around the beach. -
Bayou Festival Raises Money for Impoverished ChildrenBayou Festival is the second in a series of articles about having fun in the sun in Long Beach, California.
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The Great Beach Treasure HuntThe Great Beach Treasure Hunt is the third in a series of articles about having fun in the sun in Long Beach, California. -
Searching for Barbara HillaryThe photographs clearly were not Barbara Hillary, the explorer; nor was the first topic result relating to a Playboy Centerfold. -
Will Obama GIrl Help or Hinder the Senator's Campaign?"I've Got A Crush On Obama" is a steamy video featuring Obama Girl. In the video the love struck young woman calls the Senator saying "Hey B it's me, if you're there pick up...".
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Pier Daze Seafood & Pirate FestivalMark your calendar, don your pirate garb and have some fun in the sun at Long Beach's "Pier Daze Seafood & Pirate Festival" -
2008 Presidential Hopefuls Use You Tube Accounts to Reach VotersIs it simply trendy and low cost campaigning, or can You Tube accounts help Presidential hopefuls garner votes?
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Are Panhandlers' Rights to Freedom of Speech Being Violated?A homeless man from New Rochelle City, Eric Hoffstead, had his day in court and won. -
Juneteenth Celebration in Long Beach CaliforniaThe city of Long Beach puts it's own peculiar spin on Juneteenth Celebration.
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California Proposal Would Mandate Spaying and Neurting of Dogs and CatsIf Assemblyman Lloyd E. Levine has his way, all dog and cat owners in California will have to spay and neuter their pets by the time they are four months old. -
Victoria Woodhull for President!Is the United States of America ready for a female President? -
"Where is the Love" - My Top 10 YouTube Peace VideosWhy title a "Peace" video playlist "Love"? Read on.
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Who Are Chicanos?Who are Chicanos and what is their partnership with La Razas?
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Who Are Latinos?The La Razas are making such a ruckus in the United States of America it caused me to wonder exactly who Latinos are. -
Who Are La Raza's?"La Raza" simply means "the race". Who exactly are the people who call themselves the "La Raza's?"
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How Would You Spend $3.5 Billion Dollars?If you had a choice would you spend $3.5 billion dollars to provide 2,515,196 homes with renewable electricity or build 41,714 affordable housing units? Would you spend it to build 352 new Elementary Schools or provide 73,260 Elementary School Teachers?
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A Langston Hughes Tribute with QuotesThese quotes from Langston Hughes are a tribute to mark the 40 year anniversary of his passing.
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Homeless: What Image Comes to Mind?Changing perceptions that people have about the homeless population was Cal State Long Beach's Visual Communications senior class project. The completed projects were displayed at Long Beach's East Village Arts Park in conjunction with "2nd Saturday Arts Walk" on May 12. -
9 Things I Learned from My MotherI learned a lot more than 9 things from my mother. She often used quotes from the Bible or literature. I was not aware of it at the time. It seemed these were just words of wisdom coming from mother's lips. -
Book Review: How to Deal with Difficult CustomersBook is subtitled "10 Simple Strategies for Selling to the Stubborn, Obnoxious, and Belligerent". Author, Dave Anderson points that many times the salesperson turns a nice person into a stubborn, obnoxious or belligerent customer.
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Offbeat News: May 25 Declared "Towel Day"May 25 has been unofficially declared "Towel Day" as a memorial to cult author Douglas Adams. -
Only in America - Illegal Immigrants Rallies Planned for May 1Rallies and Marches are being planned for May 1, 2007 calling for an end to raids and deportation, as well as equal rights for all workers. "No work, no school, no sales, no buying" is the battle cry.
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The War Between Liberals and ConservativesEver since the US Congress has been controlled by a Republicans, the word Liberal has been bandied about as if it were a four-letter word. Liberal bashing is the in thing, and the consensus of opinion seems to be that Liberals deserve the ugly words spewed at them. -
CD Review: Sharief in Burgundy: Bubby's LuvListening to the tracks on "bubby's luv" the music sounds familiar, as if I have been listening to them for a long time on my favorite smooth jazz radio station. "Sharief in Burgundy: bubby's luv" CD is an eclectic mix of rock and soul.
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Legless Homeless Man KilledA legless transient who got around on a skateboard was struck by a US Postal truck dying instantly.
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5 Best and Worst Cryptic QuotesAs a child, my friend JC and I played a short-lived game. We created "Secret Codes" challenging each other to decipher what our notes said by cracking the code.
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Just Another Homeless Viet Nam Vet StoryGrowing up playing Cowboys and Indians, Cops and Robbers, or "lets pretend we're at war" games, did not prepare these just out of high school boys for the realities of blood shed. Some, like Ken came back, scarred for life.
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Kindergarten Girl Charged with FelonyA 6 year old kindergartner was handcuffed, arrested, fingerprinted, charged with a felon and sent to jail.
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Advice for Writers - 30 Quotes Straight from the Horse's MouthAfter reading numerous books and articles offering advice for writers, I have learned many things. The universal advice seems to be to limit the use of cliches like, "straight from the horse's mouth".
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Geena Davis: Making a Positive DifferenceForget "Thelma and Louise". Forget "Commander in Chief". How about when Geena Davis, portraying Dottie Hinson in "A League of Our Own", stretched out her long arm and caught the baseball bare handed? -
Product Review: Nutella and Ferrero RocherIf it were not for Nutella there may never have been "Ferrero Rocher" candy. -
Disc Jockey Fired for Using Imus' Phrase on AirAfter 17 years hosting "Gary in the Morning" Gary Smith is out of a job. He was fired after repeating the phrase that got Don Imus fired, during his "Phrase That Pays" segment.
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Product Review: Sun In Hair LightenerSun In Hair Lightener has two snazzy new bottles.
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Mother May IAs a child, whenever I asked my mother "Can I..." do something, she would say "You can if you are able." It must have taken me a long time to learn the difference between the words "can" and "may" because she had to repeat it so often. -
Peace Warrior Movie ReviewIt is not often that I need to close my eyes during a movie to avoid seeing a potentially disturbing scene.
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Who Wants Peace on Earth? 19 Top-notch Peace QuotesWho wants peace on earth? Every parent with young children, and many grade school classroom teachers can relate to the need for a little peace and quiet.
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The Homeless and the PoliceThe "Homeless and The Police" was the topic of a public forum held at the First Congregational Church in Long Beach. -
9 Marvelous MarysMarch is National Women's History Month. Mary J Blige made musical history this month, by being the first to win the Soul Train Music Award for "Best R&B/Soul Album by a Female Artist" for the 4th time.
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10 MARY'S WHO CHANGED the WORLDOk, so that's an overstatement. Christianity's Virgin Mary, by virtue of giving birth to Jesus, certainly impacted the world. But, who are these other ladies named Mary, who made earth shattering news?
