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Shibboleth


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How to obliterate all meaning.

Posted November 20, 2009
By Wayne Gilbert Myers

Here is the secret of how to steal the power out of anything you find stupid, dangerous or disagreeable.

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The Sober Spitbath


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The Inevitable Breakup: When Parents Die

Posted November 17, 2009
By Elizabeth Menzies

In reflecting about my own life and that of my parents. I can find some peace in knowing I have been a help, a joy, a daughter and a caregiver.

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Porn and the City


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Porn and my Parents

Posted November 15, 2009
By Sarah Schaschek

Does your Mom know about this? What went wrong in your childhood? People love to ask me about my folks’ take on the porn research.

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Four Months East


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Hong Kong Revisited

Posted November 1, 2009
By Blake Hunsicker

The weather is temperate, and I'm a happy boy.

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Have Love, Will Travel


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The World's Biggest Democracy

Posted June 9, 2009
By Roozbeh Kaboli

If you think American politics are complicated, try picturing a campaign season during which party front-runners make overt hate speeches against religious groups, a large percentage of candidates are either convicted felons or facing trial, election fraud is par for the course and the electorate numbers in the billions. This is India Votes 2009 and it isn't as bad as it sounds.

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Capitol Letters

Jerry Roberts covers the state of Golden State politics.


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Tranquillon Ridge Project Returns

Posted May 14, 2009
By Jerry Roberts

Governor's new budget plan calls for state to receive $1.8 billion from scuttled offshore drilling plan

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Who's Soirée Now?


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Accurately Measure Your Next Event Site!

Posted May 4, 2009
By Glenn Novack

The best events start with detailed measurements. This is especially important if you are trying to save money by doing some of your own event planning. This article will hopefully give you an idea of what's involved in planning your next special event or wedding.

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SB Public Affairs


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Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros

Posted April 27, 2009
By David Pritchett

Photos and report from this kid-o-centric event held 25 April 2009.

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Santa Barbara's Fresh Catch


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Fishing on the Stardust

Posted April 23, 2009
By Chuck Melber

Beautiful weather, and only a few people

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Wine-About


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Harvest is cranking, and the good vino is plentiful…

Posted March 18, 2009
By Matt Brady

Rockford re-visited, a superb visit to Massena, and harvest is moving full speed ahead.

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Inside Iraq - Santa Barbara in the Warzone


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Traditional Transition

Posted March 16, 2009
By Ben Preston

A little bit of military history, and some of my reasons for going to Iraq.

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EcoWall


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Two Green Questions Answered

Posted March 16, 2009
By Wally Hofmann

Building and remodeling with LEED's high standards will bring about the real change America needs.

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School Whys


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Living in Transfer Hell

Posted March 6, 2009
By Cat Neushul

A decision to deny intradistrict transfers hasn't been easy to swallow.

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The Lowdown


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Jim White and John Doe

Posted February 12, 2009
By Brett Leigh Dicks

Two of Americana's brightest stars venture under the milky way

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Updates for SBIFF

Corrections, changes, cancellations, etc.


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3rd Weekend Changes

Posted February 6, 2009
By

Two (small) time changes and one additional screening.

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Film Fest 2009


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Burning Bright

Posted February 2, 2009
By Brett Leigh Dicks

Lightbulb closes out the 2009 Film Festival and bathes Santa Barbara in its warm glow.

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The Comic in the Capitol


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What Just Happened??

Posted January 24, 2009
By

3:00 A.M. Blog

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The Obama Express


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It's Tuesday Night and We Have a New President

Posted January 20, 2009
By Ethan Stewart

Sleep deprived, unfed and hungry for history, the Obama Express crashes the gates of a very, very big party.

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Westmont - Tea Fire Blog


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Fire: Day One

Posted November 14, 2008
By Robert Gutierrez

Students reflect upon their night in Murchison Gym.

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We Will Barack You


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Nov 5: The Dawn of a New Day: Elation, Exhaustion, and a lot of Paperwork

Posted November 5, 2008
By Elizabeth Schwyzer

The work's not over, but now it's a whole lot more fun.

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Election Night 2008


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Report from Chicago

Posted November 5, 2008
By Matt Kettmann

My friend Dr. Andrew Mihalek works in Chicago. He was there last night, and here's his report.

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DNC 2008


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Everything Running Smooth, County Says

Posted November 4, 2008
By Chris Meagher

County Registrar Joe Holland expects record turnout by the time 8 p.m. rolls around.

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RNC 2008 Blogs


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Final Words on RNC

Posted September 6, 2008
By Jerry Roberts

How McCain and the GOP answered the five key questions of the convention.

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