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Shadia: Islam's influence on the Founding Fathers
Even though I wasn't born or raised here, there's a reason I feel at home in America. America's principles align with Islam's teachings. In fact, America's principles are not just based on Judeo-Christian values, but Judeo-Christian-Islamic values. After...Tags: Islam, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Family, Benjamin Franklin, Arts
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Mailbag: No more excuses from our leaders
The article "Water official targeted" (March 29) centers not only on alleged improprieties by John Foley, the board chairman of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, but also upon the broad topic of conflict of interest. Merle Moshiri of...Tags: Dana Rohrabacher, Elections, Ethics, World War II (1939-1945), Religion and Belief
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Shadia: My kind of Islam
Unlike Muslims who were born and raised in America, I thankfully didn't have to go to Sunday school to learn about my religion. Born in the '80s, I grew up in a place where my religion was part of the society and the community in which I lived in. I...Tags: Islam, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Science, Ethics, Religion and Belief
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In The Pipeline: The bright side of fireworks
You can't say he didn't start things off with a bang. One of Mayor Don Hansen's first orders of business after being appointed last year was to try and lift the 24-year ban on state-approved fireworks in Huntington Beach. In December, Hansen outlined...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Safety of Citizens, Fires, Fires, Ethics
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On Theater: 'Streetcar' rides to the top at GWC
For Golden West College, 2011 was an ambitious year with two prize-winning dramas, a classic comedy and the revival of a vintage musical. When the smoke cleared, it was GWC's production of Tennessee Williams' masterwork, "A Streetcar Named Desire,"...Tags: A Streetcar Named Desire (movie), Music, Entertainment, Tennessee Williams, Ethics
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Jergler: Bill could tax some in Huntington Harbour
A bill to impose fees on the water beneath certain docks in Huntington Harbour is making its way through the Legislature. The bill is an unnecessary tax that could negatively affect property values in the exclusive neighborhood and cause safety issues,...Tags: Elections, Real Estate, Politics, Homes, Rentals
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Natural Perspectives: Corps members help with species IDs
I just love working with the young men and women of the Orange County Conservation Corps. I had a crew of new hires at Bolsa Chica last week for an introduction to wildlife, habitats and conservation. Vic often joins my classes for lunch, but he was...Tags: Nature, Animals, Wetlands, Environmental Issues, Death
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Realtor code of ethics marks 100 years
Dedication to core values and commitment to excellence are two of the ideals highlighted in the National Association of Realtors’ Code of Ethics. The code, which sets Realtors apart from other licensed real estate agents, marks its 100th...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, The Happiest News!, Real Estate Sellers, Clubs and Associations, Real Estate
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Casino bill would give city unparalleled control
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing lawmakers to pass a gambling bill that would allow the city to weigh its choice of a casino operator in secret and forbid state regulators from taking away its license. The legislation also would grant the mayor authority...
Tags: Regional Authority, Illinois Governor, Louis I Lang, Crime, Law and Justice, Litigation and Regulation
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Should the county undergo a reassessment?
Editor's note: Reassessments are about restoring equity to property values that are no longer uniform. Property values change over time, and properties and neighborhoods don't all appreciate or depreciate at the same rate. So the tax burden, which is...Tags: Northampton County (Pennsylvania), Lehigh County, Religion and Belief
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Some recession victims feel lucky to be working harder
arnoldp@herald-mail.comOne thing Ed Grimes hates about his current work schedule is trying to explain it to others. “It’s confusing,” he said. Since being laid off in 2009 after nearly four decades at Hagerstown’s Noland Company, the 61-year-old...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Economy, Business and Finance, Services and Shopping, Health Insurance, Sales
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Yale goalie Eric Natale living the dream against No. 1 Syracuse
Yale goalie Eric Natale doesn't want his dream to become a nightmare. During most of his childhood days while playing for the Gamber recreation program in Westminster, he dreamed of playing in a NCAA Division I tournament game against one of the top...
Tags: Lacrosse, Maryland Terrapins, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Syracuse Orange, Sports
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