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Hibernation in the Heat

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Charley Carlin

I believe we are all familiar with the quality of hibernation from stories we were told as children, or we saw on the television. I do remember from the Disney show in my youth seeing this defined. So on a … Continue reading →

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50 Shades of Yellow

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Charley Carlin

Journalism and reporting takes on many shades of yellow. Even when telling stories around the campfire, some can spin better yarns than others. The competition to create a darker and darker story seems endless. Many think they are ‘telling the … Continue reading →

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Zanskar Girls School – Preserving Tibetan Culture

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Charley Carlin

The Zanskar Girls School Project seeks to educate young women and preserve Tibetan Culture. Located in North Eastern India in the State of Kargil, near Tibet,  are some remnants of Tibetan Culture. The Zanskar Valley, which is isolated during five … Continue reading →

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The Curious Condors of Navajo Bridge

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Charley Carlin

On a beautiful warm August afternoon we had been admiring the southern part of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Such a beautiful display of colors. It was a feast for the eyes and the imagination. Luckily the road was open, … Continue reading →

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Why Use LinkedIn? Everyone Needs to Know!

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Charley Carlin

Why Use LinkedIn ? A question that has been asked many times, by many people. People who are rock solid in their job, people who are self employed for life, or people who are retired may ask this question Why … Continue reading →

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Assassination threats against Barack Obama

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Charley Carlin

Well I was digging around the web the other day and was studying my United States history, particularly Assassination threats against Barack Obama, when I came across this information. Eye opening and interesting, I wonder why this was glanced over … Continue reading →

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Mary Alice Mankins

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Charley Carlin

Mary Alice Smith Mankins of Halcyon, California, died peacefully at home on November 14, 2015, of natural causes. She was 91. Born in November 1923 to Frank and Florence Smith of Marquette, Michigan, Mary Alice lived a vibrant and full … Continue reading →

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Beware – Microsoft Calling Scam

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Charley Carlin

There have been continuing reports concerning this problem, so please Beware! Beware of the Scam Calls that come in telling you that they are from Microsoft and your computer is either infected, or about to crash. These people have crafted … Continue reading →

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Tibetan Monks Sacred Art 2015 Tour of the Central Coast

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Charley Carlin

The Sacred Art of the Drepung Gomang Monastery A group of Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery Art Tour of 2015 is arriving in Central California for a four week stay, April 13 – May 8. They will be … Continue reading →

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Learn another language for free!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Charley Carlin

Every once and awhile I come across an incredible tool that I must share with everyone. Duolingo is just such a tool. To communicate with another person we need a common language. Did you ever want to learn another language? … Continue reading →

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