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Roadkill toe a lesson in respect
I learned a hard lesson this summer. Never take your toes for granted. I never gave my toes much attention, aside from the occasional pedicure and polishing. I don’t care for pedicures because the...
Aug 31, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Almost authentic
Willoughby breezed through the valley the other day. He lives in the capital city, but whips on through here about once a month, and each time he comes he has new things to sell. “You suppose,” s...
Aug 27, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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DMV dilemmas? Ask George
Wondering about driving-related requirements such as registration and insurance? Are you unclear about laws and restrictions related to driving? DMV Director George Valverde has answers. Q: My m...
Aug 27, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Aldo and Alexandra Ghiozzi present Gene Metz of the John Marsh Historical Trust with a check for $2,210.64, proceeds from a recent benefit cruise to Alaska arranged by CruiseOne and Princess Cruises. The money will help restore the pioneer’s historic Stone House in Brentwood.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i> Cruise bolsters Marsh Trust
The John Marsh Historic Trust, in partnership with Cruise One of Brentwood and Princess Cruises, recently raised more than $2,200 to help restore the John Marsh House. Friends of John Marsh cruise...
Aug 25, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chart 1 – Click to enlarge. Save money through tier shaving
Tier Shaving is a great way to get the most from your money when making your solar electric purchase. Solar investors who tier shave benefit from lower up-front costs, an excellent return on inves...
Aug 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The killing time machine
“Dud,” said Doc, “you’re a guy with a scientific mind. I need you to do something for me.” Dud swelled with pride to be hearing this from his hero, Doc. “You know I try real hard to be scientific,...
Aug 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Online directory dials in the green
Green Pro Directory, home of the freely accessible, comprehensive and nationwide green resource center, features an array of green companies and provides a forum where the public can ask questions...
Aug 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Concession to consumption
The hassled, red-faced man cruising the neighborhood Saturday morning in the pickup truck is good ol’ Bert, of course. It’s a Saturday in summer, which means only one thing in our part of the coun...
Aug 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Catching the release fever
“It’s just not the same,” said Steve. “I don’t care what you want to call it; it just isn’t the same thing any more.” “But it does make sense,” said Doc. “I personally think catch-and-release fish...
Aug 13, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Author to sign new book
Author Dixie Owens will be at Barnes & Noble, 5709 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, on Friday, Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m. to sign copies of her novel “Becoming Kate.” The event is free and open to the publ...
Aug 12, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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