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Recycled crafts books to keep the kids busy during summer break

When it comes to keeping kids busy over the summer, there are all sorts of ideas. Play groups, library visits and a day at the museum are all great...
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Humboldt Bicycle Gear Swap to be held in Arcata, Saturday, May 19

It's especially fitting National Bike Month takes place in May when the weather is just beginning to warm up and the days are longer. Here in...
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Recycling in the northern California garden

Many northern California gardeners have already started planting vegetables and herbs. But if you haven't yet started, there is still plenty of...
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Fenway turns 100, new uses for old baseballs, mitts and baseball bats

Fenway Park, home to theBoston Red Sox, turns 100 on April 20. The celebrations surrounding this momentous event got this San Francisco Giants fan...
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Litterbug Doug and Michael Recycle teach kids about caring for the environment

Spring is here with its warmer days and opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the season. Unfortunately, there...
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Jerry Lee Lewis weds wife number seven; recycled wedding rings?

The L.A. Times,CNN and other news sources are reporting that the 76-year-old singer of Great Balls of Fire and Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On...
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Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt county now has four thrift stores

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  • February 24, 2012
Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt county, an animal rescue facility,accepts both large and small animals, rehabilitates them, makes sure they are...
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The trials, errors, and successes of homesteading in northern California

Homesteading - the act of repairing your own home, growing your ownfood, living using sustainable methods - is growing in popularity as more and...
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What to do with coins now that Obama wants to make pennies, nickels worth less

Although the U.S. Mint located in San Francisco still makes coins, the coins created there aren't for general circulation and won't be...
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Easy Handprint Valentine's Day Cards

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Bakeries from San Francisco to Santa Rosa are preparing heart-shaped cookies, florists from Carmel...
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