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Submitted by Kelly Nielsen
I recently heard a to-the-point phrase yielding so much impact that it instantly became a new personal guideline for my life.
The significance of the expression was not foreign to me, but it’s simplicity and potency will forever affect me.
“Silence equals acceptance” were the words she spoke. Wise words shared from a long-time […]

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Submitted by Kelly Nielsen
My parents were married for 53 years until my mother passed. Sadly, I can’t ever recall hearing the words “I love you” shared between them. Religion was the only thing standing in the way of divorce.
I’ve been to weddings held in churches, hot-air balloons, Las Vegas chapels, at parks and beaches, and […]

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Submitted by Essie Landry, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
It may be that your father has always been there to provide advice, whether he was showing you how to throw the perfect pitch or cast a fishing line. Maybe he told you how to dress for your job interview or encouraged you to save for financial […]

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Submitted by Karen Codman
Investment Advisor Representative, Karen Codman/FSC Securities
By now, you may have already received your tax refunds from the federal government, along with the “economic stimulus” checks authorized by Congress in response to the recent economic uncertainty. So after the initial celebrating, you catch your breath and ask: what should I do with the […]

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Submitted by Jason Alderman
Visa financial director
Each year, roughly 70 percent of Americans get an income tax refund. Thanks to the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, beginning in early May most also will receive an additional tax rebate check of up to $600 (up to $1,200 for joint filers), even those who don’t earn enough to […]

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Submitted by Laura Doud
Long Beach City Auditor
I am very supportive of all Long Beach City employees and I appreciate the services they perform on behalf of our city. All of our city employees should be compensated appropriately for their efforts. I am aware that our firefighters and other city employees are being compensated near the […]

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Submitted by Stephanie Tombrello, executive director of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A
The troubling case of two small children ejected and seriously injured last week in a rollover crash in Antioch in northern California highlights a little-noticed risk to kids–being killed or injured while being driven by a parent or caregiver under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
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Submitted by David Muraki, California Conservation Corps
Before they became known as Tom Brokaw’s Greatest Generation, many of the young men who served in World War II were part of the Civilian Conservation Corps. They were the “CCC boys” who planted trees, built parks and trails and fought fires and floods.
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By Rae Gabelich,
Long Beach 8th District Council Member
Well, spring is definitely in the air! The weather has been fantastic, the flowers around town are beautiful and people are out riding bikes and walking once again.
I personally have been making the attempt at “spring cleaning” before I allow myself to enter the garden. This is my […]

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by Neena Strichart
Publisher
Like most of you, I have had to deal with the death of a loved one on many occasions. I have lost my father, uncles, grandparents, my first love, my best friend, ex-husband, close friends, pets and many others who were precious to my heart. It is never easy, and though they say […]

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Submitted By Maria Shriver, California First Lady and Honorary Chair of CaliforniaVolunteers
Being a mother is the greatest role I will ever have and it is no surprise that my four children will always come first in my life. As a mom, I understand the important role we as mothers play—we are the nurturers and care-givers […]

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By Neena Strichart
Publisher
It seems there is neverending controversy over the status of newspapers in general. Some report that printed media is dead—while others claim they prefer to read their news printed on something they can hold vs. reading it on the Internet. The saying “to each his own” is certainly apropos in this case.
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Submitted by Mark Derowitsch, Arbor Day Foundation
This year California residents will be celebrating Arbor Day March 7 to March-14. While National Arbor Day is held on the last Friday in April, California, similar to several other states, observes the holiday at a time best suited to its growing season.
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Submitted by Dan Pressburg, Long Beach resident
If city hall hasn’t learned the definition of partisan politics, the issue of predators in the neighborhoods should raise a watchful eye.
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Submitted by Richard Daskam, real estate agent
I have had several buyers contact me wanting to know how Bush’s foreclosure package is going to affect the real estate market. The proposal that is steaming through Congress has several real estate consequences that will affect the prices of property in the short run and the long run.
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Submitted by Jennifer Kelton, author and founder of badonlinedates.com
Forget the tired traditions of candy, roses and feeling sad and lonely if you are single this Valentine’s Day.
Remember the simple things you can do for the most important person in your life…you.
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by Neena Strichart
Publisher
I received these words of wisdom in the latest newsletter from my Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter—Susan B. Anthony. I’ve read other versions of this story, but somehow got a big kick out of this one. Enjoy!
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Submitted by Linda Nusbaum
As the year 2007 ends, many of us are thinking about what we’d like to accomplish in the new year. Perhaps we are leaving some difficult times or maybe we just want to plan for more success and happiness.
So we make New Year’s resolutions to jump-start good habits. Maybe we want to […]

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by Neena Strichart,
Publisher
I have made it quite clear that I am a nicotine addict. Oh, I haven’t had a cigarette in well over a year—nevertheless, I am still addicted to those filter-tipped devil sticks.
Given the above, I have very strong opinions regarding the newly proposed cigarette tax.
It is my understanding that our government intends to […]

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Commentary submitted by Karen Codman
As medical insurance costs continue to rise, politicians and analysts have made several proposals to try and broaden medical coverage across the population.
Most of these involve a radical restructuring of how we pay for medical care;
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By Irene Clemente, National Family Caregivers Association
National Family Caregivers Month-observed every November-is a nationally recognized month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family caregiving issues and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers.
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By Neena Strichart, Publisher
For most of my life I was a pet snob. Cats, cats, and only cats were my choice in a four-legged companion. Oh, I’d had a dog or two but I certainly preferred meows to barks.
When Steve decided to retire from the Long Beach Police Department, he started his campaign to get […]

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Submitted by Goodwill Industries
Goodwill, serving the people of Southern Los Angeles County (SOLAC) is urging the Internal Revenue Service to reconsider proposed revisions to its Form 990, a key public disclosure document used by charitable organizations.
While Goodwill supports the IRS decision to redesign its Form 990, which after nearly 30 years of piecemeal updates, is […]

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