It may be of interest to readers who shop at Trader Joe’s that the company has agreed to shift all its seafood purchases to sustainable sources by December 12, 2012. This decision came after a campaign called “Traitor Joe’s,” mounted by Greenpeace, pressured the company to abide by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “red list” of […]
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It’s recycled clothes for me
Arroyo Grande
For my whole life, I have been buying used clothing when possible; it started in childhood since I was the younger boy and it was a matter of economics. But no more! Now when I buy at Goodwill, I am recycling, thank you.
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You and your zombies are hilarious
Arroyo Grande
I loved the “Election night of the living dead” article (Oct. 28). My husband and I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time. Thanks for the comical relief during a sometimes trying political season.
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Elections are no little blue pill
Santa Maria
After using the supposed congressional miracle drugs, vitriol and hyperbole, for the past year, I have had an election lasting more than four months. I am not impressed at all. Matter of fact, I am sickened by it all. Where, finally, is the antidote for an election lasting more than four months? This election/political business […]
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If you could have anyone get rid of a bully for you, who would it be?
Jan Bloom housewife “My husband. He has experience with bullies and has a way with people that is just amazing.” Manuel Aguilar letter carrier “Police officer. That’s what they’re there for: to serve the pubic and protect our interests.” Kory Cox grocery store supervisor “Chuck Norris. The only person who could be a bully to […]
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Falling in love with fall
Reminiscing about golden seasons passed
Did you feel it? That chill in the air, dense with the mist of morning fog? Did you smell it? The scent of burning leaves, cinnamon and vanilla, and pumpkins lit on a Halloween night? Did you taste it? The heat of spiced cider taking the chill off your innards and the rich warmth of […]
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Falling in love with fall
Reminiscing about golden seasons passed
Did you feel it? That chill in the air, dense with the mist of morning fog? Did you smell it? The scent of burning leaves, cinnamon and vanilla, and pumpkins lit on a Halloween night? Did you taste it? The heat of spiced cider taking the chill off your innards and the rich warmth of […]
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If money weren’t an issue, who would you be for Halloween?
Shane Soden student “Iron Man with actual armor and weapons.” Kimo Sario student “Avatar with the dragon.” Janna MacKiewicz student “Lady Gaga in ‘Bad Romance.’” Ulises Serrano student “Optimus Prime from Transformers.”
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The Dream Act could be a nightmare
Santa Maria
Much is being said in the media about the Dream Act and giving residency and financial help to illegal alien students who graduate from a California high school if they attend a college for a specified amount of time or get a college diploma. However, the media doesn’t seem to want to tell the entire […]
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Before you vote, check this checklist
San Luis Obispo
In this political season, there has been more noise and less substance than in any prior election I can remember. Don’t tell me what is wrong with the other person. Tell me about your record and what you will do for me. You may feel the same way, too. Most public office races produce an […]
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Who’s really mad as hell?
Santa Maria
American corporations are mad as hell, and they aren’t going to take it anymore! Democrats threaten huge corporate profits, and corporations and the super rich are determined to stop them. Huge profits that normally go to corporations and the wealthy for over-priced drugs, unaffordable insurance policies and hospital costs, 25-percent credit card charges, and Wall […]
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Mike Stoker has my vote
Santa Barbara
If you want lower taxes and much smaller government, vote for Mike Stoker. Vote for Mike Stoker for the 35th, change we really need.
