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Shangri La in the Blue Mountains

Anyone can see the effect the recent economic recession has had on public facilities. Falling tax collections have led to budget cuts resulting in layoffs of public workers. Parks, schools, playgrounds and buildings are looking increasingly shabby. But public-spirited volunteers can make a big difference.

Many golfers continue to try to improve their putting stroke every time they are on the course. As I shared in previous tips, there are two basic stokes. The first stroke is straight back and through. The second stroke is slightly inside on the backstroke and follow-through. Both strokes are good, but you need to know which stroke is more natural for you.

For the past 41 years, local actors have looked forward to South

People in Southern California love their freeways. Ask them how

They are everywhere and I'm sure you've seen them too: Newspaper articles, billboards, yard signs and mailers, all telling us to vote yes on Measure A. After all, it's only $33.66 per home and it supports our local libraries.

A Thanksgiving dinner takes time to plan, and part of the

There is something I've been meaning to tell you. We're having a

I found a gem. There it was in plain sight, a new trail but far enough out of the way that I only recently stumbled upon it.