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Don't miss folk singer in Aberdeen
George Santayana famously wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Santayana's point in this much misunderstood phrase, according to historian Ted McAllister, is that without memory each generation is forced to learn...Tags: Illinois, Colleges and Universities, Mississippi, Amelia Earhart, Wars and Interventions
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Two Amtrak trains collide in Oakland, injuring passengers
L.A. NOWTwo Amtrak trains collided Wednesday night in Oakland, injuring a number of passengers in an accident near Jack London Square, authorities said.... -
Summertime gear: Prevent bug bites, stay comfortable and read a book
Lehigh Valley WildAfter spending time in the outdoors all spring on activities like camping, taking part in the Lehigh River Sojourn, traversing the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor’s northernmost trail, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’... -
Some State Parks Scheduled For Closure May Stay Open
KTLA NewsSACRAMENTO (KTLA) -- Sixteen of the parks scheduled for closure under Governor Jerry Brown's latest budget may be allowed to stay open thanks to federal funding. State parks officials announced plans to close 70 parks earlier this month due to the budget...Tags: Napa (Napa, California), Travel, Petaluma (Sonoma, California), Colusa (Colusa, California), State Parks
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Books by dudes for dudes, books by chicks for dudes
Jacket CopyEsquire's 75 books by dudes for dudes is three years old, but Joyland created a list of 250 books for dudes by chicks.... -
Zin-ful toast to 4th of July
Tribune staff reporterCelebrate Independence Day with a firecracker of a wine: Zinfandel from California's Sonoma County. The pairing is a fit because this imported grape has produced what is generally agreed to be the most all-American of wines. Sonoma County's history of...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Sonoma County (California), Grapes, Recipes, Bill Daley
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Book review: 'At the Fights: American Writers on Boxing,' edited by George Kimball and John Schulian
Special to the Los Angeles TimesAt the Fights American Writers on Boxing Edited by George Kimball & John Schulian Library of America: 517 pp., $35 Part freak show, part sitcom, part mortal combat — ah, yes, behold the world of professional prizefighting, the face-break...Tags: Ohio, Jack Dempsey, Muhammad Ali, Sherwood Anderson, H.L. Mencken
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Books to make Chicago seem balmy
Tribune reporterBrr! Think Chicago is cold? This list of weather-driven stories will make this chilly city seem downright balmy. (Still, best to read these warmly indoors.) "Nine Below Zero" (2000) By Kevin Canty Vintage, 384 pages, $18 With his signature knack for...Tags: Human Interest
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Find Out What Famous Author You Mimic in Your Writing
Cyber Deputy ChrisIf you have ever wondered if Shakespeare would admire your writing or Hemingway would ask you to help him write a new novel, then it's time to find out if you really could. Share | A new website allows you to find out which famous author your writing...Tags: Arts and Culture, Dan Brown , CyberGuy, Computer Networking and Internet
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State to Close up to 70 Parks Because of Budget Cuts
FOX40 NewsIt’s no secret California lawmakers are making tough decisions to balance the state’s budget, and now their cuts could impact your vacation plans. California State Parks announced Friday a plan to close up to 70 of their 278 parks around...Tags: Travel, Napa (Napa, California), Facebook, Petaluma (Sonoma, California), Colusa (Colusa, California)
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Get your caffeine on in the West
Special to the Los Angeles TimesDo you get your buzz from a big mug of java or a shot of espresso? Maybe a soy hazelnut latte with honey or an icy frappé dripping with whipped cream and cinnamon? Or just a cuppa joe? How about your tea — black, white, green, yellow, red bush,...Tags: Starbucks Corp., Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Coffee, Whipping Cream
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Salton Sea among list of state parks Calif. officials propose closing
SACRAMENTO -- A quarter of all state parks would close because of budget cuts approved by the state Legislature - from redwood groves along the North Coast to historic mining sites in the Sierra foothills and the Salton Sea in Southern California -...Tags: Travel, Napa (Napa, California), Regional Authority, Politics, Government
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