IOUs for California's Blind and Elderly; USD for Politicians

CALIFORNIA'S ELDERLY AND DISABLED citizens will soon get IOU vouchers rather than money, unlike the state's judges and politicians, who are to be compensated in hard cash.  California has a serious...

No Green Shoots

The feds’ stimulus program would hold unemployment below 8% in 2009. This year, yet not half passed, the rate is already 9.5%.Then, was said the numbers were getting better each month, inevitably leading to a...

Riverside County Brush Fires: Temecula Fire Growing, Roads Closed

A brush fire that broke out at 2:34pm in Temecula, California on July 2, 2009 quickly raged to engulf 100 acres of land.  The Riverside County brush fires are hard to fight with winds of 10-15 miles per hour...

A Costa Mesa Park Fix Underway?

Having a brisk walking workout with the Nikon D40x, I learned that the Fairview Park near my apartment is undergoing a restoration. I like to hike or run in this park which has turned dry this summer. Even the...

Barak Obama's Anti-Christian View No Friend to Blacks, Church

     Since taking office, President Barak Obama and his allies in Congress have careened into the headlines and pummelled Republicans still reeling from defeat and dissent within their own...

Schwarzenegger Declares Fiscal Emergency in California

The California Legislature introduced a budget in February but as of deadline time at midnight June 30th, the Democratic House and Senate was unable to resolve a $24.3 Billion budget deficit. This has...

Simi Valley Shooting Domestic Violence? 5 Women Shot, 1 Killed

Five women have been shot at, and one of the victims has been killed, in a disturbing case of a shooting at a dental office in Simi Valley, California.  The Simi Valley shooting occured at 10:38 am local time and it is believed that the tragedy may be a case of domestic...

Michael Jackson Dies at Age 50 from Cardiac Arrest at 2:26 pm PDT

Michael Jackson has died from cardiac arrest. A 911 call was received at 12:21pm and EMS arrived at the Jackson home at 12:30pm.  Para Medics confirmed that Michael Jackson did not breathe and performed...

How to Defend Yourself Properly

Today, there is a lot of information out there on how to protect yourself. There are classes you can take, there are products you can buy, but how many of you are actually doing these things? If you don't have the time to take a self-defense class, at least get non-lethal...

(Author Jack R. Sorenson #18 published works)

Published In Fantasy/Fiction/Horror/Non-Fiction   (Author Jack R. Sorenson #18 published works) Accomplished author Jack R. Sorenson magical realms where there’s always something lurking in the shadows-18 published works to date. Accomplished Author: Jack R....

Farrah Fawcett Funeral Arrangements, Memorial on Tuesday June 30

Farrah Fawcett's funeral is arranged to take place on Tuesday June 30 at 4 p.m PDT and will be handled by long-term partner, Ryan O'Neal. Farrah Fawcett passed away Thursday June 25 from a three year battle with...

Michael Jackson 911 tape released: caller doesn't identify singer

Michael Jackson's 911 tapes have been released to the public.  The caller does not say the person is Michael Jackson who is in need of an ambulance. It is not known who made the call at this time. "The person...

Phil Spector Requests an iPod for Prison

Phil Spector has requested an iPod for his stay in prison.The producer, who was recently found guilty of second-degree murder, is now serving 19 years-to-life in a California prison for the murder of Lana...

Foreclosed Houses Over 34 Percent of Orange, California Sales

In May, the percentage of foreclosed houses in total home sales in Orange County, California is still big at 34.2 percent despite a drop from the peak foreclosure share in January. Banks repossessed nearly 600 houses in May."The percentage of sales of foreclose houses in...

Colby Curtin: Pixar Grants Dying Girl's Wish to See Movie 'Up'

Colby Curtin, a 10-year-old girl in California who had been suffering from terminal vascular cancer, had her dying wish to see the new Pixar movie 'Up' fulfilled. After Curtin became too sick to attend a screening...

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