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So what is really going on? To day for me whould be a reckonning, How good are today's Doctors? Are they capabale of commiting murder? Is there a group of people above the Law? How easy is it for a doctor to manipulate the...

Posted by SADKID - Thu Sep 24, 2009 03:02:36 PDT

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9-11 UNITED WE STAND

9-11 I was in the middle of building our swimming pool, contractor Kris Krauter was here with me going over things and I had news on. I couldn’t believe what I saw when first plane hit and went totally white and STUNNED...

Posted by dianeof70s - Fri Sep 11, 2009 13:12:15 PDT

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Our Kids and Politics

Schools

A poll on FaceBook asked; "Should the United States President be allowed to do a nationwide address to our children at school, without prior parental consent?” Why not...shouldn't our kids be able to hear...

Posted by dianeof70s - Mon Sep 7, 2009 16:59:10 PDT

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Latination

Arts & Entertainment

"Latination"! Caffeine Supreme is turning up the heat! We will host a free concert downtown on the corner of 20th and F St. from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Come be entertained with Sones from Son...

Posted by caffeinesupreme - Thu Sep 3, 2009 19:21:57 PDT

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Just something I came across and thought our local government might be able to take some hints from... ...

Anonymous user - Thu Sep 3, 2009 09:46:53 PDT

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THE FACE IN THE MIRROR

Health & Fitness

Every morning when I awaken , I have to look at myself in the mirror, and give thanks, that I am still here. Eight months ago...

Posted by Tahany - Wed Sep 2, 2009 12:54:38 PDT

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MONAGHAN MOTORSPORTS STATELINE RUN

The MONAGHAN MOTORSPORTS STATELINE C.A.R.E RUN is here again. Mark your calendars and join us this October 10-11, 2009. Tell your friends, coworkers, and bosses (if you like them). ALL the money we collect on this...

Posted by elscrivner - Wed Jul 8, 2009 14:25:48 PDT

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Amazing Chloe

My Goddaughter is someone to be cherished. She is 10 years old and her name is Chloe. Even though she may be young in years, she is wise in soul. I am touched to be able to watch the life of this special little...

Posted by HotRodRed220 - Tue Jul 7, 2009 12:28:33 PDT

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What 4th of July Means to Me

We all know what 4th of July represents.....Our independence from Britain in 1776 and when our Democracy was born. On this day, Americans and everyone living in this great nation celebrate our independence with barbecues,...

Posted by JMSerano - Thu Jul 2, 2009 00:01:11 PDT

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What's to be, What's next?

Author's Corner

My good friend Davina learned that her work location will be closed shortly. She wrote this poem, from the gut, as soon as she heard. I think it speaks for a lot of people in a similar situation today. I have Davina's...

Posted by nickybkrsfld - Thu Jun 18, 2009 13:22:19 PDT

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The serious recycler

Posted by bjbrock99 - Tue May 19, 2009 18:45:15 PDT

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Readers Wanted

A few months back, while treating my new girlfriend to an ice cream at the local Sonic, I was smacked square in the brain by a disturbing idea. What triggered the idea was a simple two words uttered by my girlfriend. ...

Posted by pezed25 - Wed May 13, 2009 09:27:49 PDT

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When Science Meets the Spirit: A Scientific and Spiritual Approach to Life

Faith

In our modern world, technology is overwhelming. From the alarm sound that wakes you up in the morning to the conditioned environment that puts you to bed, everything runs on modern technology. But it is so overwhelming that we...

Posted by surendra_d - Sun May 3, 2009 14:49:16 PDT

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Bead & Yarn Studio

Arts & Entertainment

Bead & Yarn Studio Offers free knitting, crocheting, and Beading classes. Classes available daily: Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 12:00 - 6:00 Wed. 12:00 - 7:00 Saturday 11:00 - 5:00 Location:...

Posted by beadandyarnstudio - Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:18:53 PDT

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Iris is an approximately 1 to 2 year old, white, spayed female, Pit Bull mix.

Pets and animals

Iris is an approximately 1 to 2 year old, white, spayed female, Pit Bull mix. She is one cute, happy, energetic young lady. Iris is super friendly, adores people, and loves to play ball. She would probably...

Posted by alphacanine - Wed Apr 22, 2009 21:17:25 PDT

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION We All Have a Role in Strengthening Families Bakersfield, CA – (April 2, 2009) April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and...

Posted by HRECARTER - Thu Apr 2, 2009 13:58:16 PDT

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The Foreclosure Tsunami and You!

Business News

For the last two years our nation has been experiencing foreclosures at a staggering rate with California being one of the hardest hit states in the union. Among this group Kern County represents the fourth largest impacted...

Posted by block03386 - Tue Mar 3, 2009 14:46:43 PST

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Local Cowboy Wins Big

Tommy Thompson is not afraid to dream big. California is known as the land of dreams and for Thompson it would not only lead him to his beautiful wife Tiffany, but to the realization of his childhood dreams....

Posted by drfinster - Thu Nov 6, 2008 15:32:51 PST

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Sturgis Cowboy

Sturgis is a small town about 25 miles north of Rapid City, South Dakota. A little over six thousand people call it home and enjoy the benefits of the clean air and beautiful country next to the famous Black Hills....

Posted by heyitsdennis - Mon Oct 13, 2008 15:09:04 PDT

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Fry'n Bacon Naked

If you indulge in this painful behavior it makes you an idiot. But at least it is something that you do in the privacy of you own home. (Hopefully) I, not having to witness it or even know about it will be best....

Posted by heyitsdennis - Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:28:00 PDT

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Life and Death

This week.... While one of my friends recently passed away, one of my other friends just gave birth. On Monday evening, driving home from a long weekend in San Diego, I received a text message from Stephen telling me about Shari. I...

Posted by breeal - Fri Sep 5, 2008 14:49:17 PDT

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No Preschool For Middle-Class

Schools

I am a working mother of 2 and recently my husband was laid off work. I do make a fairly decent income, but now being the sole provider it has become tough! Especially house payments, electricity and not to mention the ever...

Posted by jenstvns - Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:16:12 PDT

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So Says Solomon

Every now and then I start to wonder about life. Not so much about mine, not so much about yours, but about life as it is general. I was driving home around half past noon. The same way, the same way...

Posted by kthnxby - Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:02:29 PDT

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"RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT-Living Schizophrenia to Become a Professional Peer

Author's Corner

I will be featured on a nationally syndicated radio show, the Popp Off show in Sacramento at 11:30 A.M. on Monday July 14th, 2008 on station www.kahi.com to discuss my autobiography "RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT-Living...

Posted by mom123 - Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:54:53 PDT

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High School All-Star Softball Game

This years Kern County ASA Senior High School All-Star High School Softball Game will be played on Wednesday, June 11th @ 6:30pm at Dave Fry Field. Each High School team in Kern County was contacted and asked to...

Posted by reddad2 - Fri May 30, 2008 09:22:58 PDT

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Cherries

Photos

Anonymous user - Tue May 27, 2008 13:38:39 PDT

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Bereavement Without End-A Plea From Alienated Parents Everywhere

The death of a child is indisputably one of the most incredibly horrible tragedies one can imagine. Whether by sudden accidental circumstance, or by a more lengthy cause as in illness, the loss of a child is undeniably painful to...

Posted by splitntwo - Thu Apr 17, 2008 15:35:31 PDT

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AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

ASA Celebrates 75th Anniversary The Amateur Softball Association, the national governing body for softball in the U.S., is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2008. Founded in 1933, the ASA has become one of the nation's largest...

Posted by reddad2 - Fri Mar 21, 2008 16:44:22 PDT

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2008 Kern River Valley Open Studio and Gallery Tour

Arts & Entertainment

For a third year, the Kern River Valley Art Association is pleased to present another self-guided tour to 28 valley artists' studios and galleries, representing over 150 artists and craftspeople, giving art enthusiasts the chance to see...

Posted by krvartPUB - Wed Mar 19, 2008 07:51:55 PDT

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FILL MEMORIAL STADIUM AGAIN-IT CAN BE DONE

The conversation usually goes something like this: “Got any plans for the weekend?” “Yeah, I’m going to the Renegade game Saturday.” “Wow, I haven’t been to a BC game in years. I used to...

Posted by purdueford - Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:40:42 PST

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World's Junior Champion

Pets and animals

Scottsdale, AZ---This past Sunday, November 4th. local Big Air Dog, Prince Andy Flores, owned and trained by Tasha & Octavio Flores, won the Splash Dogs Dock Diving Junior Division World Championship of the USAA (United...

Posted by reddad2 - Wed Nov 7, 2007 11:04:35 PST

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My sister ended her life last week in Bakersfield

My only sister, Dina Schmidt, made a decision to end her life last week. I have been reeling from her death every since the call came at 4:00am Monday morning. Somehow the police found my father in Iowa and told him, I was surprised to...

Posted by littledebbie64 - Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:11:22 PDT

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Are You an Opti-Mom?

Health & Fitness

We’ve all heard about the childhood obesity epidemic, the amount of overweight adults in America, but what have you heard about those parents who are obsessive calorie counters and compulsive about their exercise...

Posted by strollergirl - Mon Oct 8, 2007 17:19:05 PDT

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Maui Sunset

Photos

Posted by xblackpearlx - Fri Sep 7, 2007 17:15:04 PDT

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A Legacy of Literature

I started reading at three years of age. At least, that is the story according to my parents, who have always been more than willing to believe that their firstborn was a reading prodigy. It began with sounding out road signs with my...

Posted by ghostriter - Fri Sep 7, 2007 09:12:19 PDT

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the girls of Union Ave