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Swashbuckle your way through International Talk Like A Pirate Day with this single’s guide

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You’re single, and International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Monday. Founded by two Oregonian brigands — one’s married, one’s divorced — and popularized by humor writer Dave Barry, ITLAPD has taken on a life of its own. But merely talking like a pirate is the scallywag’s way of celebrating ITLAPD. Couples talk in cutesy voices to each other already. You must outdo them by proving … [Read more...] about Swashbuckle your way through International Talk Like A Pirate Day with this single’s guide

Self-sufficiency takes a backseat

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I got a flat tire this week. At first, I was bummed because that meant I had to walk up to the CCB from Lovernich instead of driving. But then I realized that this was an opportunity to learn how to change a tire, something I have been told every woman should know how to do. So I set out to cross off this life bucket list item. Here are my instructions, in laywoman’s terms, for … [Read more...] about Self-sufficiency takes a backseat

This Day in History: Sept. 15

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1821, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all declared independence from Spain. Actually, that’s kind of anachronistic to say because these five nations didn’t distinguish themselves from each other then. No, inspired by the American, French and Haitian revolutions and taking advantage of a Napoleonic Wars-racked Spain, Spanish Central Americans, properly … [Read more...] about This Day in History: Sept. 15

Horoscopes: Sept. 15

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VIRGO — Carry your backpack in front of you like you’re swaddling a newborn. Keep a doll poking out of your backpack, too. LIBRA — Reach for the stars, but beware: Many of them know how to file restraining orders. SCORPIO — Rent a tux or evening gown, go to the beach, and wait for Cancer to draw you. SAGITTARIUS — Buy an ionic bracelet and then test your balance by hopping … [Read more...] about Horoscopes: Sept. 15

Soaked students wage 'water war'

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Water games and activities took over Alumni Park Friday, Sept. 9, including water guns, kiddies pools and water slides. Though the primary goal of the evening was to get wet, or in some cases, soaked many people were able to mingle and remain dry on the sidelines and enjoy volleyball with a beach ball or a game of football, while listening to the music provided by Power 106 … [Read more...] about Soaked students wage 'water war'