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I posted a comment that I felt related to one of his topics & he deleted it.
people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/samheath/51412
His excuse was that I posted a video & some of his readers have dial up. After I noticed the deletion of my comment, I asked Sam why he didn't simply ask me to...
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NOTE: THE FOLLOWING BLOG WAS EDITED TO CHANGE FROM SOLID CAPS TO INITIAL CAPS. I'M NOT YELLING TODAY. YET.
This is a blog. Run-of-the-mill bloggers, myself among them, are not journalists, nor are we reporters. We are not paid for writing reports. Instead,...
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In the past two days we've brought you the top 10 local news stories and the top 10 local videos of 2008, but it's the top blog list you've really been clamoring for. So without any further ado, here are the top 10 bakersfield.com blog posts of 2008 (based on page views):
1. BAKOSPHERE
How...
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In the past two days we've brought you the top 10 local news stories and the top 10 local videos of 2008, but it's the top blog list you've really been clamoring for. So without any further ado, here are the top 10 bakersfield.com blog posts of 2008 (based on page views):
1. BAKOSPHERE
How...
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January 07, 2009
The Difficulty Of Being An Informed American
By Paul Craig Roberts
The American print and TV media has never been very good. These days it is horrible. If a person intends to be informed, he must turn to foreign news broadcasts, to Internet...
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Air Force Creates “Counter Blog” Response Plan To Quell Online Dissent
(Note: Click on the flow chart image to enlarge)
Detailed flow chart orders officers to respond to negative material
Steve Watson
Infowars.net...
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A note to all the grumpy gits you meet around town — and on the most rarest occasions, on these blogs: Happiness is contagious.
That's right. If you surround yourself with smiley, happy people, you're more likely to be a smiley, happy person yourself.
So put the pills down and head to the...
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Quick update on what we’re doing/have done to improve blog page-loading times:
Bakomatic, our home-grown platform that powers our blogs, Inside Guide, classifieds and a few other things, is pretty complex. It not only powers about half of Bakersfield.com but also most of our other...
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Reader: The Bluffs propertywas purchased with the idea of
developing it. Somewhere along
the way, someone stepped forward
to decide that was not a good
idea. The problem with that is that
it is wrong to take away someone’s
right to their property and what
they do with it.
Those that...
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Are they kindred spirits bridging the coasts with their undying commitment to their health beats?
The Wall Street Journal health blog is apparently a fan of our very own health reporter Emily Hagedorn. They "follow" each other on Twitter and now he's given her a shoutout on his blog....
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Hi all,
Blogger ALICEN inquired about my status update yesterday that read "jbaldwin is researching citizen journalism web sites."
I thought I'd share my response for all of you. If you have any questions, please ask! I'm happy to answert them.
"Citizen Journalist" is an...
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Queeristan says it's time to "lawyer up."
Box Turtle Bulletin says County Clerk Ann Barnett is not honest.
Whitney Weddell tells KGET Barnett threw a temper tantrum.
Good As You calls Barnett's actions "homo-hostility."
Haven't found any blogs out there yet that support...
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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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There's opinions aplenty on this weekend's beer fest killing at Stramler Park.
There's also numerous blogs to which you can post your comments. Before you comment, you might want to read the latest news on the incident. It can be found here.
Check out these blogs on the topic:
Our Breaking...
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Today, bloggers will notice some changes when they go to write a blogpost. Under the "title" field, you will see a "topics" field. Here, you are asked to "change the category of only this post" via a pull-down menu with 18 top-level category...
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Check out the arrest log of these three guys.
Kern County Superior Court http://www.co.kern.ca.us/co...
James Wyatt - has a record for false imprisonment, spousal abuse, DUI and felony prostitution
Justin Ennis - Willful cruelty to a child,...
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Hear this Ladies! This is for You...
Years ago I met (and photographed) a very Beautiful young (18) year old TALL Gal/Woman... She was sooooo self conscious about Her height, She always wore flat shoes and flat long hair, so as to not bring attention to herself. That was so sad!...
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What's a relay without a theme song? Well, the Relay for Life events would probably do quite well without me, but to set the tone for my contribution to the events, I would like to introduce this new theme song.
Hear it by hitting the play bar at the play station above the icon in...
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I've been here for months now and every time I look at the Cool New People list on the right hand side of the screen, I'm never on it. Now, I don't claim to be the most popular nut on the branch, but how does one get on this list?
I noticed everyone on there has a pic, so I put one on mine....
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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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With all the actual events in today's world today that are WAY WAY WAY more important than this, I'm going to post this anyway. Maybe it's due to all the surrounding events that this is a little bit of an issue for me.
I logged on today to see "Elton John..Friday...April 18...Enter to...
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Thursday, the Breaking News Team posted a press release from the Delano PD alerting the public to a possible gang initiation that would involve the gang members rear ending someone, then shooting the driver.
The media was all over it, as noted in this previous Bakosphere blog.
Lucky for us,...
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For all the debating and dare we say arguing that goes on within the Bakersfield.com blogosphere, the bloggers seem like a friendly bunch in person.
Saturday, about 20 of them (organized by TomW) met up at Dagny's to see just who is behind each online personality. If you ever read the blog...
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I said it yesterday, but it's just as true today:
It's not easy being an underdog. As an underdog---a true underdog, you have to be content paying your dues until the day you die.
but if you're going under, and you're misunderstood, understand this:...
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There you have it. I've laid my doubts about Obama on the table, the "turn table" you might say. But the real question is, have the tables been turned in this struggle between Hillary and Barak and between the Republican party and the Democratic party? Does Obama's...
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I am writing in regard to the cost of Chemotherapy and it's worth to me. My husband passed away of Metastatic Colon Cancer in June 2006. I have not heard of the drugs listed in the article of th paper today but my husband in one way was fairly lucky. He...
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I felt that this needs to be said, because it is sooooo SAD to see how way too many SERVERS are looking and dressing lately. I don't know if I am getting picky or what?? But as far as I am concerned, how does anyone expect to earn GOOD MONEY looking like S%#*?? I would rather that...
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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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Today, Friday March 21st, we had a Real Estate Caravan, and who should arrive but The Easter Bunny? Somehow, I never see The Easter Bunny and Sheryl Gallion of Ticor Title in the same place, and this has been going on since 1984?!?!?!
The Bakersfield Real Estate Caravan looked at houses in...
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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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Video: A Scot with a dodgy accent and two Bakersfield Condors with cool sunglasses and bald heads debate what's more manly, ice hockey or the upcoming Scottish Games?
Meanwhile, Dan and Teri Gregg travel from the midwest to the Pacific Coast and back. and recount their adventures. Yesterday they...
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Paul, over at Setting The Woods On Fire, is posing the question: "Who invented country rock?"
He lists such acts as The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis and the Beatles.
Finally he lists Buck Owens. Down in the comments, Paul writes "I think a...
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Walls of Sound are Fallin'
words and music by Dr BLT copyright 2008
walls of sound are fallin' on Chester Ave.
Fat Tracks
2 sounds born right here
from old
and from the nu
Walls are fallin'
on the Avenue
Walls of sound are...
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epiScope, a blog that bills itself as "looking over the Episcopal Church," has posted a number of links to articles about the ousting of former Diocese of San Joaquin leader, Bishop John-David Schofield. The language in the articles is a study in journalist description, with words like...
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Welcome to The "I Wish it were the Cousin Herb Show" Show. I'm Dr BLT, and I'll be your host. Today is Friday, Ferlin Friday to be exact. So without further ado, I'd like to introduce our guest who will perform and old Ferlin favorite. This is in fact, a...
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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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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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NEW TO THIS - BUT TRYING
I have been reading all the blogs, postings, and comments for the past couple of months: not sure where, when or how to jump in.
The only thing that I have learned here so far is that I got to jump in early - cause after that it just gets ugly and personal....
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I admire and respect our local police and firemen because they do an outstanding job in the community. But after reading the story on the Red Cross Real Hero event, I have to say that I'm confused. Why are firemen recieving special awards for doing their jobs?
Policemen and firemen are...
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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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http://www.bakersfield.com/...
I have to hear what Bluewonderful has to say about this one.
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Bakersfield and Kern County pop up in several off-site blogs. Here are a few fresh posts:
A traveling adjunct professor learns to survive in Bakersfield while driving between here and Santa Barbara every day (and adding in a weekly trip to Palmdale). Snow storms? No problem.
Owls, sandpipers...
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Bakersfield.com blogger FreeCognate urges nomination watchers to go back for another round of popcorn. And politicsanyone wonders if democrats are shooting themselves in the foot.
After two major wins in Ohio and Texas (and a third win in little Rhode Island) yesterday, democratic presidential...
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There has been a lot of hype in the past about new restraurants opening, chains such as PF Changs and the California Pizza Kitchen. Now the excitement is over the new chicken restaurant (I don't remember the name). I have my own ideas as to what I would like to see happen in the way...
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A certain furniture company has the most annoying commecial on television. How many sales can a furniture company have. Presidents Day(s), March Madness. Next will be St Patty's day and so on. It seems they are on every channel, including Lifetime. No interest,...
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In case if you haven't heard on the news already, over the weekend there were a couple of instances in which a bunch of "partygoers" held parties at foreclosed homes that didn't belong to them, according to police and news reports. Apparantely someone went and looked...
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Jessica! Check out the meanings of words... there is a difference between "bawling" and "balling".
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Yesterday I went hiking with my friend Maureen. We went to the Mill Creek Trail because it's not a long drive to get there and we both had other things to do with our day. Mill Creek is flowing nicely due to the rain we've had this season; Mo and I had to cross over water four times....
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