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August 3rd marked the death of my PC. Well, it may not be dead, but it seems to be in a chronic vegetative state! It won't do anything at all, and at this time, I haven't the money to mess with it. What, with my twso youngest daughters birthdays next week as well as back to school expenses on top...
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So, according to this Associated Press story, "The United States and Iraq have agreed to seek 'a general time horizon' for deeper reductions in American combat troops in Iraq."
As an editor, I am always amused by euphemisms and bureaucracy speak. So I'm laughing over this term...
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A lovelorn Yorkshireman who put his life up for auction on the Internet said Tuesday "idiots" had made fake bids which pushed up the price of his home, job and lifestyle to unrealistic levels.
Wait. Who's the idiot?
Read the whole ridiculous story here.
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I had heard his schtick a number of times but never really understood all George Carlin's musings. I had watched countless HBO specials but never read any of his books.
That was until Christmas of 2005. My brother gave me "America: The Book" by Jon...
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I never really noticed it that awful much when I was growing up. I mean, I knew it was there, but it had nothing to do with me or my life..Yet. I was more interested in the vacant lot across Green Street where we would gather as teens and hang out, planning our escapades for the evening. Not...
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How many of you are tired of all the litter that lines our streets? I know I am. I don't like seeing all the trash just piled up everywhere, where it is not supposed to be. I'm talking about littering and dumping. Both of these practices are illegal, but still happen way...
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so as i skipped through my ipod to find some crossfade i started to notice how all my years of loving music has created a vast universe of listening variety. it literally went from, bob marley to breaking benjamin from jimi hendrix to john legend and so on. whenever people i don't...
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"Hurry here, hustlin' there. No one's got the time to spare.
Money's tight, nothin's free. Won't somebody come and rescue me"?
from "Crossfire" by Stevie Ray Vaughn.
"I just don't have the time"...I have noticed myself saying that less and less lately. I have...
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Here's a fun little topic. What are your favorite TV shows of all time? My favorites are listed below in no particular order. Which shows do you not like?
1. 7th Heaven (which aired on the WB-now CW-until its finale last year. Too bad I missed the final season...
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Saturday morning I woke up fairly early (can't remember exactly what time). It was April 19, my 25th birthday. After taking a shower, it was time to eat breakfast in the hotel lobby. Having learned how expensive food was at the track, I ate literally until I was...
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Working ten to fourteen days out of town for most of the last month(and still having to drive home)for ten to twelve hours has certainly put my time in a major bind not to mention being a single parent. Not that I mind that aspect of my life, but those in my position know what I mean(and if...
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Hello everyone!
LOL, I bet that title will get some responses, but what I mean by virgin blogger is that this is my first time ever in my entire life posting a blog. So my curiosity got to me and now here I am!
My life right now is actually going really well. If you have...
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I was just wondering, being relatively new here in B'field and all, if there is anyone or any organization that takes the time to acknowledge MOTHER'S who might not have family to be with them or send them anything for Mother's day? Among the most obvious reasons I ask is that last year,...
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Is it me or MY computer??? or has anyone else noticed a SLOW DOWN???? I do have Norton Anti-Virus program on my puter... [XP] I was almost tempted to turn it {Norton} off and see if things speed ed up, well back to as fast as it...
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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...
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The alarm sounds, and you awaken only to get up and shut that startling alarm clock off… ten more minutes of sleep… ok, ok, just five more minutes… then you lazily and unenthusiastically begin your morning routine to get ready for work: the grind.
You're not alone....
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The annual Great Strides walk to cure Cystic Fibrosis is coming to Bakersfield on April 12, 2008 at The Park at Riverwalk located at Stockdale Hwy and Buena Vista Rd. I don't have a whole ton of info, but here's what I do know. The walk starts at 9:00 am (I think registration...
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Teacher of 12 years. Single. I like going out with friends. I LOVE Santa Barbara. I will go there every chance I get. Bakersfield is getting too big for me. I wish I could move to a quiet little coastal town but it looks like I'll be here for a while.
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What do you think of the March Madness so far? There sure have been some upsets in the first two rounds of the Men's tournament, including #2 Duke's loss to #7 West Virginia and UCLA barely beating Texas A&M (ok that isn't an upset, but it almost was). Now I'd like to see North...
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Conserve this and that and that and that!
Well this had to come to OUT sooner or later... vent, vent, vent...
The powers that be, telling us to conserve water use, and all the while the City runs water all over the streets! Every time they water plants or grass in the center...
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As you can already tell by looking at my profile, I am a very big fan of Centennial's sports programs. Well yesterday I was able to make it out to Garces High to watch the GHAWKS's JV girls softball team (my cousin is the JV coach for Centennial) play in the championship game of the...
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Dear Dogs and Cats, in the family
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food.
The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate of food does not stake a claim for it, becoming your food and dish, nor do I find...
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Some pictures of Ruger at 5 months:
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I wonder do teachers at CSUB and BC teach that socialism is good? If anyone has taken a class let me know.
I mean there is no society that has ever existed that socialism worked in favor of the people and right now we have the Democratic party nominating two people that think Socialism is a good...
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This matter is in regards to a Davis Funeral Home and Crematory a local funeral home here in Kern County owned by Michael Davis. I filed a complaint against Davis funeral home with the state of California funeral and cemetery bureau which lead to an investigation. The funeral home received a...
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Andy has been diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia. We met with Dr. Rooks today in Fountain Valley, CA. He wants Andy in for the TPO surgery on both hips in 9 days. Andy will also have to be double plated on each side. Until then Andy is not allowed to do anything other than walk on a leash outside to...
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The online magazine "Smith" asked their readers condense their life stories into a six word sentence. Everyone from popular actors to regular people like ourselves responded. I found it amazing how genuine and honest people were with their lives, but even more interesting was how a...
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As I came home tonight I found 2 sweet little female puppies. They appear to be shepherd mixes. I would guess they are about 6-8 weeks old and are dark in color. They were found in the Northwest part of town.
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We love...We forgive...and never give up...
www.godtube.com/view_video.php
For all who've lost someone they loved my heart goes out to you.
"Today we remember to live and to love."
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Canine Canyon Ranch is a provate mutt rescue for dogs over 50 pounds. Our dogs are strays never claimed, owner-surrenders or rescues form local animal shelters. Please help a rescue dog get a new loving forever home. Our dogs are fixed with all shots and an adoption fee covers...
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Well let me introduce myself, my name is Amber I am 24 I have a four year old I work and now i am going back to school. I am going to University of Phoenix to get my BA in human services and then I am going to get my masters in elementary education. I already have a AS in medical...
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January 19th
11:30am Eastern
10:30am Central
9:30am Mountain
11:30am Pacific
Time and availability will vary. Be sure to check local listings for the programming provider in your area. Satellite programming may be at 8:30am
Pre Paid...
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Just got home for New Years. I picked up a Hilliary shirt to wear to Trout's on New Years Eve. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
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If you aren't into sports, stop here. Go find another post with the political mumbo jumbo you so love to get wound up about. This is about a different kind of fantasy world, but just as full of Armchair Quarterbacks!
I really wasn't into football at all. I didn't even know who was who...
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A High School teacher in Mission Viejo, Ca is being sued over an anti-Christian statement he made during a lecture in a class on the development of Europe, of which Christianity was, right or wrong, good or bad, a large part. I say it's about time someone on the non believer side was called on...
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Saturday at the Order Of The Dragon Martial Arts Tournament was a good day For the family. My Grandson (Black Belt) won a trophy and a Silver Metal in Weapons and Sparring. My Granddaughter also won a trophy and a Silver Metal in Sparring and Forms.
My Granddaughters friend who we have semi...
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Hello all:
Haven't been around in awhile, getting all the year end business and Christmas shopping done.
Got a new addition to the family, an 8 week old black Lab named "RUGER". His full AKC name is "Ruger's Ultimate Black Diamond". Took him to the Vet today for his...
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KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in North America. KaBOOM! brings together parents, community leaders and corporate partners to facilitate the group planning and design of new community playspaces. Our goal is...
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A Memory of Mine
Just off the highway to Bristol, England,
Twilight bounds softly forth on the grass.
And the eyes of those two ponies
Darken with kindness.
They have come gladly out of the willows
To welcome my cousin and me.
We step over the barbed wire into the...
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A recently divorced(after 18 years of marriage)single mother of three, ages 9, 13 and 17, working at a "full time" job which, in reality, generally gives her 32 hours a week, has a deadbeat ex husband who refuses to pay his child support in full on time or both IF he decides to pay it...
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A Maid Before Tapestry
Gregory Clemens
In her sunlit morning room, she reads
again each word on perfect lips too young
to know a sweetheart’s kiss, her only letter from the man.
His words that found her on an afternoon
a full moon ago, she knows
His words...
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The outcome of the bruhaha over the KHSD poster plan proves something I have known for a long time. That there are still many more Believers than there are non believers. This is not a slam or a raspberry to the non believers. How someone feels about such matters is their business and they...
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Mom put up a post about our family dinner deal last night and I wanted to reply and post some pix on there, but couldn't figure out how to do it without filling up the entire page with a pic, so here are some pix that were taken last night and one from when we(my generation)were all kids.
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Ok to start thanks so much to Murphy for the help!!! I didn't get far but at least it's something...
Ok for sure we know He had a sister named Christina. Johnny owned a shop named Johnny's auto shop, and worked at a place called Joe's auto parts. He was born in 62 or 63. His mother and...
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November 11: Veterans Day. On this day we salute and remember all our veterans who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Words can't express how much we thank you veterans for what you've done. Your bravery during the toughest, bloodiest, most difficult times in our...
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Well after a lot of questions and a bit of waiting I have some more info.
Mr. Garcia had a auto shop some 25 years ago called Johnny's Auto Shop, before that he worked at a place called. Joe's auto parts. He has a younger sister named Christina, also one more sister and 1 or 2 brothers. We do...
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Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the city making curbside recycling mandatory. And many people have criticized the city for this plan, because it would impose an annual fee of around $36. Now, it's my turn to show off my criticism.
We all know that the city will be...
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Have posted an article about Andy. Will re-post it later here if needed. Andy won the Worlds Junior Division Championship by over 2 feet! He had a jump of 18' 9" in the finals to win going away. He also set a new Cynosports Junior World Record with a jump of 19' 3" in the...
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Am I this guy?
I wrote this poem a few years ago when I was in dire emotional straits...Well..Here I am again, so here it is again...
CRAZY
Is this it?
Is this what it feels like
To pass that place
You've always been afraid to pass
but never really knew
just where...
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Here are a few more of my favorites not in Inside Guide.
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Walgreens
See "Bryan's Reviews."
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Walmart
Location: Rosedale Hwy and Coffee Road (in the Northwest Promenade) next to Best Buy
My rating: 3 stars
Average money spent: I can't...
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