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    Madani's Hookah Lounge

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      Madani's Hookah Lounge, Santa Cruz, CA

    Kenville Locksmiths

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      Kenville Locksmiths, Santa Cruz, California

    Idea Farm

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      Idea Farm www.ideafarm.com If you plant a seed, will it spontaneously grow into an idea?

    Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Birthplace and spiritual center of the Maya culture. About one hour by car from Tulum.

    Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico has only a small portion of its 30 square mile city excavated. If you stray from the path you will quickly find ruins that are still covered. But don't stray too far...the big jaguar lurks in the shadows...

    California, USA

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      California, USA. The one and only...what else is there to say?

    Akumal - Punto Salomon, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Akumal and Punto Salomon, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Akumal is a small beach-front tourist resort community 100 km (62 miles) south of CancĂșn, between the towns of Playa del Carmen and Tulum in Solidaridad municipality in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.Take a look because what you see will soon be condos.

    Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Man who drink and shoot pix end up with big zero.

    Skyview Flea Market, Santa Cruz, California

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      Skyview Flea Market, Santa Cruz, California is back March 7. See http://www.scgoodwill.org and click on 'Flea Market Info' link.

    Staff of Life

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      Staff of Life Natural Foods Store www.staffoflifemarket.com Santa Cruz, CA

    De Anza Junior College, Cupertino, CA

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      De Anza Junior College, Cupertino, CA www.deanza.edu

    Safeway

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      Safeway Supermarkets www.safeway.com West coast supermarket chain.

    Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico is still unspoiled but growing fast. Suburban sprawl is bringing traffic, people and more tourists to the down known for its Laguna.

    Occam Lake (Laguna), Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Laguna Occam -- Lake Occam, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Beautiful, pristine jungle lake just south of Felipe Carrillo Puerto.

    Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Las Vegas South or there are almost a million people living there now. The coral reef is dead, prices are sky high and crime is lurking in the shadows. Sounds like a real good time.

    Akil, Yucatan, Mexico

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      Akil, Yucatan, Mexico An assortment from this Maya village. Good shots of palapa roof construction and the local Catholic church

    Majahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Note: Hurricane Dean destroyed most of Majahual in August 2008. See photo Album Majahual After Hurricane Dean.

    Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico pictures of the city center and Avenida Quinta.

    Watsonville, Walker St., California

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      Watsonville, California, Walker Street. South of Main industrial and agricultural processing and distribution center.

    San Juan Bautista, California, USA

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      San Juan Bautista, California, USA Photos of San Juan Bautista, the Mission and downtown district. The San Andreas fault runs right under the fields in the photos.

    San Juan Bautista, CA Monthly Antiques Fair

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      San Juan Bautista, California, USA monthly antiques street sale.

    Denny's

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      Denny's Diners nationwide. www.dennys.com

    Bailey Properties and Bailey Mortgage

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      Bailey Properties www.baileyproperties.com and Bailey Mortgage www.baileymortgage.com in Santa Cruz, California

    Ferrells Donuts

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      Ferrell's Donuts and Coffee www.ferrellsdonuts.com

    Cheap Hauling

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      Cheap Hauling in Northern California www.cheaphauling.com

    Century 21 Real Estate

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      Century 21 Real Estate www.century21.com

    Enterprise Rent A Car

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      Enterprise Rent a Car www.enterprise.com Car rental.

    Golden Gate Botanical Gardens, San Francisco, CA

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      Golden Gate Botanical Gardens, San Francisco, California, USA. Plants and such from all over the world...why travel?

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, California USA

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      Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California, USA. The 100 year old beach fun spot is one of the few left on the West Coast.

    Rolls Royce

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      Rolls Royce says something, but what? www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com and www.rolls-royce.com

    Ohlone Junior College

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      Ohlone Junior College, Fremont, CA www.ohlone.edu

    Ohlone Flea Market

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      Popular market held at Ohlone Junior College in the Mission district of Fremont, CA www2.ohlone.edu/org/flea_mkt/

    Fremont, California

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      Fremont, California. East Bay city has a bit of everything www.ci.fremont.ca.us/

    Latinos, Hispanics Chicanos and Mexicanos

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      Chicanos, Latinos, Hispanics, Mexicanos and other La Raza brothers and sisters.

    Asian Pacific American Student Association

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      Asian Pacific American Student Assoication, Ohlone Junior College, Fremont, CA

    Santa Cruz, California Antiques Bazaar

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      Santa Cruz, California, USA. County of Santa Cruz sponsors a twice yearly sale in June and September at the Simpkins Pool Complex in Live Oak.

    Scotts Valley, California, USA

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      Scotts Valley, California, USA. The cross between a mountain and techie town that is tending toward more techie. About 25 miles from San Jose via Highway 17.

    Felton, California, USA

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      Felton, California, USA crossroads town located nine miles from Santa Cruz. Home of the Bigfoot Museum, Roaring Camp Railroad and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

    Ben Lomond, California, USA

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      Ben Lomond, California, USA is only 25 miles from San Jose but fifty years back in time. Perfect for the Yupster that wants to homestead, the professional that hates Los Angeles, and the techie that wears his work.

    Bigfoot Museum, Felton, California, USA

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      Bigfoot is alive and well here at the Bigfoot Museum. Be thankful because if we didn't have a Bigfoot we would have to invent him.

    Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, California, USA

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      Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, California, USA. Old train that goes through the mountains all the way to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz.

    Capitola, California, USA

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      Capitola, California USA upscale mid coastal community where all the beautiful people live. Did someone say suburban gentry?

    Aptos, Aptos Village and Aptos Station CA

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      Aptos, Aptos Village and Aptos Station are becoming so chic they can hardly stand themselves...

    History and Its Relics

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      Not your typical museum pieces...another mixed bag of rich brew.

    Old Photos Latinos/Hispanics

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      Old Photos of Latinos and Hispanics. Fotos viejas de hispanos y latinos.

    Houses

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      Houses

    Politics

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      Politics; a spot check of our least desirable behaviors.

    Mexican Politics

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      Politics is an illusion of misguided faith and certainly the politics of Mexico is no exception.

    Restaurants in Mexico

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      Mexican restaurants. If you want real Mexican food, you have to go to Mexico, right amigo?

    Pfotenhauer, Elijah

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      Santa Cruz artist Elijah Pfotenhauer put up this very 'trick' mural on the Santa Cruz Stoves and Fireplaces building on Water Street. www.scstoveandfireplace.com

    San Jose, California, USA

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      If you know your way to San Jose you can certainly find Silicon Valley, no?

    Tulum Maya Ruins, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Tulum Ruins, Tulum, Mexico. Great setting for ruins along the Caribbean. Original city was outpost and not quality constructed. Some tackiness, it gets crowded and at times very sunny and hot.

    Mexican Food from Mexico

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      Mexican Food from Mexico. This is the real stuff, amigos. Taken from various locations on various trips. Don't you wish you could order some take out about now? Better yet, why not head to Mexico and see for yourself?

    Majahual After Hurricane Dean 2008

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      Majahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico taken in January 2008. Hurricane Dean hit in August. Does this look like a town being rebuilt?

    Bacalar after Hurricane Dean, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico with it's famous Lake of Seven Colors or Laguna de Siete Colores. It's still recovering from Hurricane Dean but it's back on it's feet...bravo! Prettiest sunrise in the Western Hemisphere.

    Ejido Chancah Derepente, Quintana Roo, Mexico

    • Town where the initial founders got tired of traveling and 'de repente' settled right where the town is located today.

    Brain Wave Machine

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      Low cost brain wave machine for everyday use.

    The Ugly Mug Coffee House

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      The Ugly Mug Coffee House, Soquel California www.uglymug.com

    Fedex

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      Fedex at www.fedex.com

    Chan Santa Cruz, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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      Maya village located deep in the jungles of Quintana Roo, Mexico. If you want to avoid turistas, this is the town.

    Cats and Kittens

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      Cats and kittens are cute and cuddly but best of all they eat our rats. Amen.

    www.plantronics.com

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      Plantronics at www.plantronics.com

    Redwood Center, Aptos, California

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      Redwood Center, Aptos, California. Shops and studios under the Redwoods.

    Musical Instruments from Rhythm Fusion

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      Universal, handmade percussion instruments and creations from Rhythm Fusion http://www.rhythmfusion.com in Santa Cruz, CA

    Phil's Fish Market and Eatery

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      Phil's Fish Market and Eatery, Moss Landing, California, USA. Still a pretty good meal after going from a little cafe to big restaurant.

    Sports

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      Sports is the new religion. The Faith of the Fans.

    Castroville, California

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      Artichoke Capital of the World and situated right smack dab in the middle of pesticide sprayed fields. To many travelers only a watering hole, it lays claim to some of the funkiest bars in Monterey County. It shore ain't Carmel!

    Santa Cruz County Antiques Fair, Live Oak, CA

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      Santa Cruz County Antiques Fair held twice yearly at Simpkins pool in Live Oak.

    Santa Cruz Local

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      Santa Cruz, California local. Whassup dude?

    Cake and Cakes

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      Cake and cakes always brings a smile. Especially homemade. Actually only homemade.

    Airplanes and Helicopters

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      Is it cheaper, quicker and safer to go by air? Mon Dieux! Who doesn't want to fly away?

    Boats

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      Whatever floats your boat, amigo...

    Bicycles

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      Go ride a bike.

    Storefronts

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      Storefronts -- or through whence we shoppe.

    Dirt Bikes

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      Dirt Bikes are a cross between a bicycle and a motorcycle?

    Too Much Fun

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      Too Much Fun Halloween Headquarters http://www.halloween247.com Costume and party store located throughout Northern California

    www.johnmccain.com

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      One vote at a time. John McCain volunteer Clay Schluchter at De Anza Junior College, Cupertino CA www.johnmccain.com

    Pizza and Pizzas

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      Pizza and Pizzas. Why is it that homemade is always better?

    Chile Rellenos Mexican Style

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      Chile Rellenos, another reason Mexican food is the world's best.

    Soquel, California, USA

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      Upscale suburb between Santa Cruz and Watsonville, CA. Ah, the good life, no?

    Circling An Urban Musical Instrument

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      Located in the Dallas Fort Worth Airport, this modern urban musical instrument sculpture is a good way to pass a little time while waiting for a flight.

    Fineline Screenprinting and Embroidery

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      Fineline Screenprinting and Embroidery is an upscale screen print shop with master craftsman Mike at the helm. Located in Santa Cruz, CA.

    Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfasts and Cabins

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      Not all rooms are the Ritz; a little whine with your cheese?

    Michael Roberts Construction

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      Michael Roberts Construction, Inc. MRC, Inc. is a large project general contractor in Northern California. www.michaelrobertsconstruction.com

    fresh prep kitchens

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      Fresh Prep Kitchens www.freshprepkitchens.com provides menus, ingrendients and instructions to assemble meals that are frozen and thawed as needed.

    Corralitos, California, USA

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      Corralitos, California, USA Upscale ranchette community just outside of Watsonville. About 12 miles from Santa Cruz. It doesn't get any better than this...

    Santa Cruz Tile and Stone

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      Santa Cruz Tile and Stone, Santa Cruz, California. Quality tile, natural stone tile and slabs. Also stone, tools, setting materials. www.sctileandstone.com

    Starving Musician, The

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      The Starving Musician http://www.starvingmusician.com New and used musical gear in Santa Cruz, Berkely and Santa Clara.

    Henry Cowell Redwoods Park, Felton, California,USA

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      Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton, California, USA A superb collection of Big Trees.

    Patio Shop Santa Cruz

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      Patio Shop Santa Cruz www.patioshopsantacruz.com New furniture and accessories from: Alu-mont, Lloyd Flanders, Rockwood, and Kettler. Patio furniture from Tropitone, Alumont, Telescope Casual, Carter-Grandle, Lyon-Shaw, Lloyd Flanders, and Kingsley-Bate.

    Saffron and Genevieve, Santa Cruz, CA

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      Saffron and Genevieve, Santa Cruz, CA. Eclectic design for the independent minded; no Wal-Mart here. Really great Colleen Hickey blog on design at www.saffronandgenevieve.com

    Santa Cruz West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

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      Some say this is the prettiest coastal drive in the continental USA. I have driven it an estimated 4,000 times and not once has it appeared ugly. You be the judge.

    Antiques Store

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      One person's trash is another person's treasure...

    Burning 'Arriera' Ants

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      Wherever I've farmed in Mexico, it's been a royal battle with these crop buster arriera ants. Gasloline, poison, fire; nothing seems to work very well. They just keep coming back...

    Rene's Auto Repair

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      Rene's Auto Repair, Santa Cruz, CA Imported and domestic auto repair at 501-C Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 831-471-9331

    Woodstove & Sun, Inc.

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      Woodstove and Sun, Inc. 510 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA www.woodstoveandsun.com Design, installation and service for woodstoves, fireplace inserts, built-in fireplaces, gas fireplaces, gas stoves, pellet stoves and chimney systems.

    May 19, 2008

    Quotes 62 Wingwalker Baking Company, Cancun, Cruz'n Cellular, fresh thought, Montessori, AT Systems, windfall profits, Genius

    People like to treat themselves. Even in a recession we feel strongly that our goods will compete and be successful. if you offer someone something that is of highest quality, unique and tailored for their desires, its a win win win every time. Don't get me wrong, some folks just don't like cookies no matter how you make or sell them. But for those who do... --Todd Smitherum of  Wing Walker Baking Company  www.wingwalkerbakingcompany.com 

    Vandals are leaving Cancun, Mexico in the dark.  So far this year, vandals have stolen over 6,000 meters of electric wire leaving many neighborhoods i the dark.  --Denis Ruiz in www.novenet.com

    The line between computers and cell phones continues to blur.  Mobile marketing to cell phones is going to be very big.   Kacie Johnson, Cruz'n Cellular 831-430-0663

    To have  one's page alive the author must be alive himself, constantly acquiring fresh thought.  --Matthews

    As I stood in meditation among the eager children, the discovery that it was knowledge they loved and not some silly game, filled me with wonder and made me think of the greatness of the human soul.  --Maria Montessori

    Borrow some tricks from Direct TV and don't give your product's price immediately.  Take time to establish your product's value to the consumer first.  --Julia Hyde of Creative Search Media www.creativesearchmedia.com in the Scotts Valley Banner www.svbanner.com

    A "windfall profits" tax would be passed on to the consumers as well.  Corporate taxes are consumer taxes in disguise.  --Jeffrey R. Scharf  in www.santacruzsentinel.com

    He drew a circle that shut me out; heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.   But love and I had the wit to win: we drew a circle that took him in.  --Edwin Markham

    Genius lights its own fire, but it is constantly collecting materials to keep alive the flame.  --Wilmott

    The system is the solution.  AT Systems, Inc.   www.atsystemsinc.com armored car service.

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    Twitter Update 3: brain plasticity, creativity, hominids, UFO nuts, tax increase, Spurs, Hornets, control fire, idea generation, lost in space

    jackddeal jackddeal after extended periods negative brain plasticity robs those poor souls of what little creativity they may posses; not used it shrivels...
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    jackddeal jackddeal it's really so simple; blame it all on our ancestral hominids. they are the ones that survived so we inherited all their faults as well...
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    jackddeal jackddeal in essence we must give ourselves "permission" to be creative and take advantage of our 5 trillion neural links; that's a lot of links...
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    jackddeal jackddeal why don't the UFO nuts just shut up until we get one positive piece of evidence UFO's exist; what is clear is that many humans want them to
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    jackddeal jackddeal it is definitely not cool to pat your mate on the butt in public; that does not to all signal a sign of endearment, just a passing fad
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    jackddeal jackddeal how can you propose an $80 billion dollar tax increase while increasing spending by $300 billion? Answer: politics and voter gullibility
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    jackddeal jackddeal going to watch the Spurs - Hornets game which is a much closer approximation to reality than the presidential campaigns of blah blah blah...
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    jackddeal jackddeal it took a half million years after inventing tools for humans to control fire. a flint and a rock and some dried grass? from whence we come