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Hands Across the Sand in Hanalei, Kauai

July 6th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Hands Across the Sand - Hanalei, Kauai June 26, 2010 Aloha Ocean Lovers, On the beach today and under the surf, all of us were concerned about the events in the Gulf, and...

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“Life Choices” Release hosts author book signings and presentations

January 11th, 2010 at 03:01 pm
Turning Point International is releasing the anthology “Life Choices – Navigating Difficult Paths” at Palace Station, Las Vegas on January 31, 2010.  Many...
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    by Rex at November 1st, 2009 at 05:11 pm
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    Rex Reviews Buffet 5 out of 10 One good thing the M has going for it is if you sign up for a player’s card,...
    by Rex at July 29th, 2009 at 08:07 am
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Rex Went West – Way West

July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
After juggling 3 part time jobs and barely making ends meet, Rex decided to do something drastic. Seems that Australia grants special work visas to Americans between the ages...

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Deep talk makes you happier than small talk

July 6th, 2010 at 08:07 am
"Dr. Conversation" Loren Ekroth PhD The following excerpt is from an article in Better Conversation Newsletter put together by my friend Loren Ekroth, PhD.  It...

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  • Hands Across the Sand in Hanalei, Kauai
    Hands Across the Sand - Hanalei, Kauai June 26, 2010 Aloha Ocean Lovers, On the beach today and under the surf, all of us were concerned about the events in the Gulf, and we had local Hawaiians trying to bless our land and beautiful women, covered in oil. When will we learn...
    by Carol at July 6th, 2010 at 10:07 am
  • Deep talk makes you happier than small talk
    "Dr. Conversation" Loren Ekroth PhD The following excerpt is from an article in Better Conversation Newsletter put together by my friend Loren Ekroth, PhD.  It explains why those late night conversations under the stars, around the campfire, or over a brandy are...
    by Sandra at July 6th, 2010 at 08:07 am
  • Rex Went West – Way West
    After juggling 3 part time jobs and barely making ends meet, Rex decided to do something drastic. Seems that Australia grants special work visas to Americans between the ages of 20 and 30 who either have a college degree or are enrolled full time at university. Applying...
    by Rex at July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
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    by Carol at May 27th, 2010 at 02:05 pm
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  • Pelican Sunset
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    by Carol at March 25th, 2010 at 01:03 pm
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  • West Coast Cormorants
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    by Carol at March 5th, 2010 at 01:03 pm
  • Stormy Sunset
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    by Sandra at March 5th, 2010 at 01:03 pm
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    by Carol at January 25th, 2010 at 10:01 am
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    by Sandra at January 25th, 2010 at 09:01 am
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    by Rex at January 24th, 2010 at 11:01 am
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    by Sandra at January 11th, 2010 at 03:01 pm
  • Sea Otters reflect ocean health
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    by Carol at January 8th, 2010 at 03:01 pm
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    by Sandra at January 8th, 2010 at 12:01 pm