BAKERSFIELD OBSERVED: A BLOG ABOUT LIFE, MEDIA, POLITICS AND PEOPLE (The Bakersfield Californian)

A LOCAL FAMILY’S GENEROSITY: Bakersfield College will be dedicating its newly renovated and expanded sports complex on Thursday, Feb. 4. This is a striking new facility, for both baseball and softball, and the opening will feature a Lady Gades softball game

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BAKERSFIELD OBSERVED: A BLOG ABOUT LIFE, MEDIA, POLITICS AND PEOPLE (The Bakersfield Californian)


What’s your (campaign) sign? (Chicago Tribune)

Candidates often try to project image, ideals in the colors and designs they choose Even in the Internet age of blogs and Twitter accounts, when it comes to campaigning, there is still nothing like an old-fashioned yard sign. Candidates often use color and shape to project their image and ideals.

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What’s your (campaign) sign? (Chicago Tribune)


Ginny Dougary: Lady Antonia Fraser’s life less ordinary (The Huffington Post)

In a frank interview, the famed writer talks about motherhood, Catholicism, her parents and soulmate Harold Pinter Lady Antonia Fraser adjusts her pearls, gazes out…

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Ginny Dougary: Lady Antonia Fraser’s life less ordinary (The Huffington Post)


Dexter family among those trying to bring adoptive children from Haiti into U.S. (The Ann Arbor News)

Cheryl Ankenbauer takes a phone call while working at a computer at Kinko’s. Ankenbauer and her family are in the process of adopting a 13-year-old girl from Haiti.

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Dexter family among those trying to bring adoptive children from Haiti into U.S. (The Ann Arbor News)


Opera star’s card is full during his "Week of Music" visit (Denver Post)

He may be an international star, but Hao Jiang Tian has not forgotten that his opera career began in Denver. So whenever he can, he returns to perform, teach or make a personal appearance that will benefit those who gave him so much help back in the day.

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Opera star’s card is full during his "Week of Music" visit (Denver Post)


Babys First Birthday Portraits 1st Birthday Photography Photos CT [Connecticut Child Photographer]

Connecticut 1st Birthday Photo Session Portait   Connecticut 1st Birthday Photo Session Portait Connecticut 1st Birthday Photo Session Portait Is your little boy or girl turning one?  If so, at Heartprint Photography Studio of Southbury we offer very popular  “ Baby’s 1st Birthday Portrait” sessions!  We can include a small first Birthday cake and complimentary balloons provided by Heartprint Photography. If you are interested in scheduling a 1st birthday photography session call the studio at 1-203-598-9718.  Remember, there is only one “Baby’s First Birthday”, don’t miss having creative portraits of this major milestone in your child’s life

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Babys First Birthday Portraits 1st Birthday Photography Photos CT [Connecticut Child Photographer]


We Are The City – Astronomers

Really fantastic song up today from the Kelowna, British Columbia progressive indie-rock trio We Are The City.  Originally formed in 2006 under the name “Seraph”, the band changed their name to “The City” in 2007, and then added the all important “We Are”  in May of 2008.  Consisting of Cayne McKenzie on vocals and keys, David Menzel on guitar, and Andy Huculiak on drums, We Are The City deliver a completely unexpected, but welcomly familiar, sound

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We Are The City – Astronomers


Consuming Issues: Dodge the gold jewellery rip-off (Independent)

One of James Bond’s most memorable foes was the gold smuggler Goldfinger. As well as his garish habit of painting women in gold, he wanted to detonate a nuclear bomb at the US gold reserve to increase the value of his insufficiently precious bullion. Thankfully, the fictional force of the British state defeated him, but 007’s real-life counterparts at the Financial Services Authority were less …

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Consuming Issues: Dodge the gold jewellery rip-off (Independent)


Remainders – The Things We Didn’t Post: Talk Of Tomorrow Edition (Gizmodo Australia)

In today’s Remainders, the future! The soldiers of tomorrow get a new battery for their exoskeletons; a 2012 Olympic Stadium built from recycled weapons; discoveries on how a big brain can indicate a great gamer, and more. (more…)

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Remainders – The Things We Didn’t Post: Talk Of Tomorrow Edition (Gizmodo Australia)


Unique Wedding Registries

by Lisa Unique Registry Options Registering was one of those tasks that I really did not enjoy when I was getting married – all those years ago. It was tedious to go out to stores, fight crowds, and use that gun – which half the time did not work. Also, you were limited as to the stuff you could register for

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John Mayer still holding a torch for his ex

The singer whose popularity with the ladies is out of this world, or so he seems to believe, recently admitted that he is not over his former girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston. This is what John Mayer said on the matter: “I’ve never really gotten over it

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John Mayer still holding a torch for his ex


‘Air Mobile Joe’ Blogs From Haiti (KSAT San Antonio)

“Air Mobile Joe” Hurston and his team of volunteers with Air Mobile Ministries have worked to help disaster victims after hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes and war. Hurston is in Haiti and blogging about his experience there.

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‘Air Mobile Joe’ Blogs From Haiti (KSAT San Antonio)


Jon Jackson – “The Magnetic Fields covers”

I went a little bit off the deep end for the songs of Jon Jackson about two years ago. As a result I’m now a lifelong fan.

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Jon Jackson – “The Magnetic Fields covers”


mc chris – Eating’s Not Cheating (For fans of MC Lars, KRS One, Tribe Called Quest)

I’ve been listening to mc chris’s “Eating’s Not Cheating” quite a bit as of late. The 3rd release from self proclaimed cartoon nerd rapper, it took me a while to get into this release as a whole (some singles on here are solid),but now it is one of my favorites by mc chris.”Eating’s Not Cheating” has a lot of more straight up hip hop influenced songs such as Toothpick Spliffs, tractorbeam, and

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Eye Candy Friday : v50 {all white bouquets}

Today’s Eye Candy features several amazing white on white bouquets. The first is the amazing bride’s bouquet from an eco-friendly Alabama wedding photographed by Kricia Morris Photography . This wedding took place in August before Kricia re-located to Hawaii.

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Eye Candy Friday : v50 {all white bouquets}


Look into his eyes … and get a makeover (Post-Tribune)

Ricky Kalmon is billed as the originator of the Subconscious Makeover System.I suppose that sounds less dangerous than the Unconscious Makeover System.In any event, Kalmon is a stage hypnotist and motivational speaker who’s coming to The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino on Thursday, Feb. 4.What, you may ask, is the Subconscious Makeover System?According to Kalmon’s Web site, it has to do with …

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Free Personalized Monogram for DIY Water Bottle Labels

So sorry for my delayed post…I was taking care of a sick hubby yesterday. Today’s post is for a FREE personalized monogram! This is great for so many different projects throughout your planning process. You can use these to create your own labels for water bottles, DIY invitations, thank you’s, welcome bag tags, etc.

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Free Personalized Monogram for DIY Water Bottle Labels


Chad VanGaalen – Molten Light

Up tonight is another haunting installment from Calgary’s favorite indie/experimental-rock artist Chad VanGaalen . VanGaalen demonstrates his talent as an animator/illustrator with the video that accompanies Molten Light , and allows us to be pleasantly horrified both visually and sonically.  The song itself can be found on VanGaalen’s 3rd full-length effort Soft Airplane , released in September of 2008 via Flemish Eye and Sub Pop record labels

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Michael Jackson will perform again

At the next edition of the Grammy Awards, Michael Jackson will perform once more through the miracles of technology… and he will be joined by artists such as Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Usher and so on. The miracle is possible through a 3-D video of Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song” which would have also appeared at his London shows.

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Michael Jackson will perform again


Brad Pitt expands Los Feliz compound with $1.1m neighbour’s house

Brad Pitt has bought the home of his Los Feliz neighbours for a reported $1.1million. Pitt expanded his spread in the funky Los Angeles neighbourhood and home to many in the film industry with the 3,232-square-foot, 1920’s key-shaped home. The property is located in the gated Oaks area

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Brad Pitt expands Los Feliz compound with $1.1m neighbour’s house


Destruction – Antichrist (For fans of Slayer, Municipal Waste, DRI)

Everyone has that one friend who is a complete metal head. When my friend Evan and I first met, I was pretty damned opposed to metal. I know there are a lot of similarities to punk rock, but I just couldn’t get over all the ridiculiously stupid virgin sacrificing-esque lyrics and the vocals (which either simply had to be guttural cookie monster growls or prepubescent castrated boys…

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Real Wedding : a spectacular pink and orange beach affair

Even though the weather isn’t as cold up here in the north as it has been, there’s still snow on the ground and I’m already wishing for spring. So, to help me feel a little warmer I wanted to showcase an amazing Florida beach wedding today. It was photographed by the lovely Leslie of Leslie Roark Photography , whom I’ve had the pleasure to meet in person.

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Real Wedding : a spectacular pink and orange beach affair


Guest Post: Wishpot’s Wedding Trends for 2010

In addition to our wedding trends for 2010 , our friends and partners at Wishpot have shared their thoughts with us! Hope you enjoy their monthly guest post! This month Wishpot brings you our favorite wedding trends for 2010 .

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Main Street Floral holds ribbon cutting (Provo Daily Herald)

Owner Elaine Corless is surrounded by well-wishers at the Ribbon Cutting for her new business, Main Street FLoral and Gifts recently. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce:, Left rear, Mike Men

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Main Street Floral holds ribbon cutting (Provo Daily Herald)