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Bay Laurel: Herb of 2009
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) was named Herb of the Year 2009 by the International Herb Association for its multiplicity of culinary and medicinal uses. Considered sacred by the Greeks and Romans; laurel leaves and wreaths were adorned on temples and houses for protection. “Wearing one’s laurels...
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Asking the Tough Questions
Asking “Who are you?” and “Why are you here?” can be perplexing questions if taken seriously. For many men, the initial answer might include a name and a description of the roles he plays: husband, father, son, brother, athlete, laborer, professional, etc. But what happens when he starts to ...
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Finding Solace within Solstice
Once, before our sons and daughters recognized the grave digger's rhythms of war (do you remember that there was such a time?), before we had war-lords for rulers, and resources were distributed only to the wealthy; before water and children were bought and sold as luxuries, not a right; before god ...
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| Astrology | Astrology for June 2009
GEMINI (May 22-Jun 21)HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEMINI! Becoming the perpetual student during the next twelve-month period may be more satisfying than you anticipate. Your desire to broaden your range of knowledge is greater than usual. You may also have opportunities to travel for learning purposes or strictl...
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| The Arts | Baker’s Fine Tuned Instruments
Gene Baker, locally-located guitar manufacturer and the original proprietor of Baker guitars, is all about the music. With over thirty years of experience building guitars and playing music, he has already definitely dedicated his life to the melodies of the soul, and made a name for himself on both...
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| Point of View | Finding Unity in the Musketeers’ Approach
Why, it was only a month ago I was committed and consistent, and then stuff got in the way; people, deadlines, diversions and sickness.I had managed to carve out certain times of the day, and I was dedicated to those slots. I had gotten myself into a good routine, and was gaining momentum and gettin...
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| Point of View | His Holiness the Dalai Lama Returns to UCSB
Photo by Ashala Tylor Last April, His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke at UCSB to two separate lectures of 5,000 people each. Tickets sold out in less than two hours to devotees and the curious, locally and across the country who wanted to hear from one of the most influential voices in the world today...
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| Health & Wellbeing | Latest Summer Fashions
UV ClothingSummertime means longer days, sticky hands stained with Popsicle juice, and endless hours at our favorite Central Coast beaches. It also means sun protection. We are all well aware of the dangers of harmful UV rays and how burying our heads in the sand doesn’t qualify as protection.Thes...
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| Point of View | Now if I Were in Charge
We all know how to fix the economy, but, unfortunately, our legislators don’t have the political will. Representative democracy in America went bye-bye a long time ago; it was hi-jacked by an oligarchy of large companies in the financial, healthcare, energy, military-aerospace and manufacturing in...
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| Activism | Progressive Caucus “Solidarity Summit”
On Saturday, June 27, members of the Progressive Caucus for the California Democratic Party will gather in San Luis Obispo for a “Solidarity Summit.” This will be the first gathering of the caucus since the Convention at which the election of the new board members took place. Karen Bernal was el...
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| Environment | WaterFest 2009—Fun at the Rock!
Third Annual Event Comes to Morro Bay In conjunction with Surfrider’s International Surfing Day Entertain Dad this Father’s Day along with the rest of the family at WaterFest 2009! Slated for Father’s Day weekend, June 20th, WaterFest 2009 will be held at the south side of Morro Rock. From 10 ...
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| Recipes | Soup De Fraises (Strawberry Soup)
My love of strawberries began the summer of my third year. Sneaking out of the basement apartment of my grandparents’ home, I would head down the darkened garden path, past the lilac bushes, through the back gate and into the warm, morning sun of Mrs. Nelson’s strawberry patch. There, I would sw...
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| Technology | Q & A on Cloud Computing with Winston Bumpus
Q: What is “Cloud Computing” exactly and how does this impact big business as well as small businesses.A: Cloud Computing is a relatively new term for a set of things that have been going on for a while now. An emerging definition from the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) ...
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| Point of View | There are Good Days and There are Learning Days
A FATHER'S DAY STORYUpon first meeting Winston, you may bump into him in a checkout line, restaurant or any other unassuming place, and not realize you are in the presence of a visionary. He doesn't put off an indigo Aura, or have attendees all in white, and only if you happen to be in the IT or Tec...
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| Health & Wellbeing | Crocodile Dung, Queen Anne’s Lace and Lysol
A History of ContraceptivesPart TwoThis is a three-part article summarizing the past 4,000 years of women’s contraceptive practices. And for the record, abstinence was never a choice given to women so it is not included. Defying death, sin, laws and the medical community, women have forever so...
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| Health & Well Being | Toxic Sticker Shock
You pay a little (or a lot) more because you get results! That expensive anti-wrinkle, lift-up-my-face serum that comes in a ridiculously tiny, less-than-one-ounce micro-jar is worth it, because after all, “it’s better to look good than to feel good!’Bad news on the skin care front - the prese...
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| Point of View | Publisher Note
And the swirl deepens...In honor of all men, at whatever stage of life you are, this issue is dedicated to you. How interesting it has been to look at the men mentioned in this issue through their work and personal stories. From the relationship of a daughter with her step-dad, the message of a spir...
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| Recipes | Spicy Antioxidant Cider
Spicy Antioxidant CiderIngredients3 cups of apple or cherry cider1 cup of water1 tsp. ground ginger1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper2 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. ground turmericDirectionsPlace all ingredients in a glass jar. Shake. Pour into fancy glasses. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired.Yield: 2-4 se...
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| Astrology | About the Sign of Gemini
GeminiMay 22 - 21 June Gemini“I Think”May 21 – June 20Symbol the twins, Caster and PolluxRuling Planet: Mercury Element: Air Quality: Mutable Rules the nervous system, hands, shoulders arms and lungsColor: just about allGeminis soar in the ether of abstractions, ideas, and - most of all - word...
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