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- Advertise events using the Community Calendar
- Request volunteers for your fundraiser
- You can even coordinate your Bunko or walking group
- Find/advertise handyman or lawn care
- Form carpools, exercise groups, golf, etc.
- Whatever your interest, you're sure to find a neighbor or community member interested as well.
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People and wildlife flee Big Sur fire
 Piles of charred rubble smoldered along California's scenic coastal highway Thursday as a ferocious wildfire descended on the storied tourist town of Big Sur.
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Accountant sues Rachael Ray for $1 million
A former accountant for Rachael Ray’s television cooking show has filed a $1 million lawsuit, alleging he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder.
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Obama opens door to shift on Iraq
 Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war.
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U.S. spent $250M on hostage hunt
 The U.S. military says it flew thousands of spy flights over Colombian jungles trying to find and free three Pentagon contractors since their kidnapping in 2003.
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Oil passes, settles above $145 for first time
Soaring fuel costs are taking some of the celebration out of this holiday weekend.
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Hostage search: U.S. spent $250 million
The U.S. military says it flew thousands of spy flights over Colombian jungles trying to find and free three Pentagon contractors since their kidnapping in 2003.
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3 rescued U.S. hostages back home
 Three U.S. hostages rescued from leftist guerrillas in Colombia were in good condition, military officials said.
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Marines with kids often drop out
 Franklin Smith had a wife and infant son when he convinced a Biloxi, Miss. recruiter that he wanted to be a Marine. For the recruiter, bringing in a family man was a dropout risk.
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Passport snooping not uncommon
An internal State Department investigative report suggests that employees may have been snooping on the passport records of celebrities far more than previously disclosed and urges new action to secure the files.
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Obama opens door to altering his Iraq policy
Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war.
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| Health and Wellness News |
Some psych patients wait days in ERs
 When staffers at a Brooklyn hospital spotted a middle-aged woman lying face-down on a waiting room floor last month, it hardly seemed like cause for alarm.
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Strike the right balance
 Are you eating enough of good-for-you foods? Or could you be overdoing it with some “healthy” choices? We have the facts on how much you need to reap nutritional rewards.
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Road-trip rescue
Off on a road trip? A drive-through doesn’t have to be a diet detour
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Is this even legal ? Pro bono sex advice
 When does swinging fling outside of legal bounds? And why accepting PayPal payments for kinky sex isn't such a bright idea. Sexploration offers pro bono advice to keep our readers out of jail.
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Haywire brain chemical linked to SIDS
Scientists have new evidence that the brain chemical best known for regulating mood also plays a role in the mystifying killer of seemingly healthy babies — sudden infant death syndrome.
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| Quote of the Day |
Bertolt Brecht
"Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are."
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Charles Kettering
"Thinking is one thing no one has ever been able to tax."
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Rita Mae Brown
"Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment."
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Ken Kesey
"Ritual is necessary for us to know anything."
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| How to of the Day |
How to Assist Children With Cultural Adjustment
When moving overseas for a permanent or long-term country change, it can be difficult for children to adjust to cultural changes but ensuring that the move is a happy one is highly dependent on making a cultural adjustment successfully.
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How to Sew a Reversible Bag
This reversible bag is appealing because it's very simple to make and also quite versatile. You can change the size to accommodate anything from a tooth, your swimming gear for the beach, a cute case for your new sunglasses or a simple gift for a friend!
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How to Find Your Soulmate
Many people feel that there's one person out there who can enrich your life in a way that no one else can. If this is true, how can you increase your chances of finding this person? And when you meet him or her, how will you know it's your soulmate?
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How to Understand Copyright Basics
Have you ever uploaded an image or a video to a website, only for it to be deleted because of copyright issues? While some areas of copyright law can be complicated enough to cause copyright lawyers sleepless nights, the basics are very simple. Armed with some simple principles, you can save yourself from running afoul of copyright law.
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How to Chill a Drink Quickly
Have you ever forgotten to stock your refrigerator with your favorite soda or beer? All you are left with is that room temperature beverage. Fortunately, it is possible to chill canned and bottled drinks quickly.
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