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MEASURE R is for Railroad

The people behind the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit [SMART] are trying to pass Measure R on the November 7 ballot to bring a commuter train system into operation by 2009.
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Friday, Nov 3 2006 7:21 AM
Lap Dancing 101

“Lap dancing is a power dynamic,” Rose says matter-of–factly. “The person giving the dance dictates how the dance will go. Everything about it is up to the dancer. You get to shape that dance.”
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Thursday, Sep 28 2006 4:51 AM
Girls Night Out
The Booty Bag is perfect for a girl on the prowl. It is small enough to fit in your back pocket, yet it contains a pair of underwear, a mini-razor, two condoms, lube, aspirin, gum and a mini-flask for mouthwash or “liquid courage.” It also comes with a booklet of pick-up lines and advice.
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Wednesday, May 17 2006 1:52 PM
See the World on a Penny
Every year, hundreds of people volunteer to work on organic farms around the world. In exchange for half a day’s work, you get room and board for up to six months and a chance to dip into the local life. Pick mushrooms in Alaska or plant trees in Ecuador! It’s more exciting than a regular vacation and all it costs is a little time.
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Wednesday, May 17 2006 1:48 PM
Working with Death
The Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco has over 130 volunteers who work at three different locations around the city, providing emotional and spiritual support for people with terminal illnesses. Volunteers are there to bear witness to people’s lives and to support them as they die. It is an intense process that attracts people who want to be present in this life and appreciate every moment.
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Tuesday, Apr 18 2006 11:58 PM
What Happens in Heaven

Our culture has a long history of ignoring or ostracizing people with developmental disabilities. Until recently, little thought was given to their emotional needs. Therefore, few programs have support services to deal with sadness and loss. But it is clear to the staff at the Neighborhood House that the clients are grieving, and they encourage the clients to share their feelings. Day by day, expressive art and music is replacing their pain and fear and everyone is learning to appreciate life as it happens.
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Tuesday, Apr 18 2006 11:51 PM
Toxic Beauty
Cosmetic companies are using chemicals that are known to cause cancer and birth defects, and there are no regulations in place to control the amount of toxins that are entering our bodies. The quest for beauty may lead us to death.
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Monday, Apr 17 2006 11:43 AM
Wet, Hot & Naked
If a resort atmosphere is what you desire, grab a Hank Williams album, take two non-drowsy Dramamine and head up to Harbin Hot Springs in rural Lake County. Its rambling, teal-green buildings are set back in the woods about two miles out of Middletown, and the clientele is an interesting mix of older hippies who have been coming to Harbin for years and young couples who want to try something new.
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Tuesday, Mar 21 2006 10:02 AM