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Cracking Down on Texting While Driving

August 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Commentary

By Tawny Valentine – AT&T
On August 18, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and law- enforcement agencies throughout California again joined forces for their second strict zero-tolerance campaign aimed at stopping motorists from talking or texting on cell phones while driving.

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Say no to swap of North PAC dollars for Aquarium bonds

August 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Commentary

By Dan Pressburg
On July 22, 2010 North PAC [political action committee] voted to give the PoLB [Port of Long Beach] almost six million dollars for infrastructure in the Middle Harbor Project. Mine was the only “no” vote against this transfer. This is the second time for this request. In turn, the PoLB will supplement the [...]

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For cash-strapped golf courses, the solution may be found in the nonprofit sector

August 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Commentary

By Kevin Flanagan, President, United States Golf Little League
With the economy still struggling, golf courses nationwide are looking for new ideas to generate traffic and income. Over 5 million youth play golf in the United States. A strong youth program can generate guaranteed weekly income for all areas of a facility– from green fees to [...]

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Talking as a Lost Art

July 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Commentary

By Dr. Laura Schlessinger
I have never understood cafes which actually catered to the “I don’t want to talk to anyone” types who hog tables and chairs for hours while they play with their laptops or Kindles or cell phones or iPads. I guess some café owners permit this (and even offer computers) in order to [...]

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Traveling with pets should be a cruelty-free experience

July 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Commentary

By Heather Moore
Research Specialist
PETA Foundation
Planning a family getaway this summer? These tips will help you travel safely with animal companions and arrange a cruelty-free itinerary.
Road-tripping with Rover can be fun, but never fly animals in an airplane cargo hold. It’s too dangerous. Many animals have been lost or harmed due to delays, negligence, or extreme [...]

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