Big-cone Douglas firs noted near Los Padres forest
Judy and Walt Bergen recount a Thanksgiving trip to Carpinteria between Maricopa and Ojai to visit big-cone Douglas firs in Los Padres National Forest. They describe cone size, bracts, and differences from true firs, and reflect on Christmas tree supply, tree farms, and forest stewardship.
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Maricopa
Ojai
Los Padres National Forest
Bakersfield College
Carter’s prolific presidency and moral pragmatism on display
Rex M. Rogers reviews Carter’s twentieth book, praising its strong foreign policy chapters and moral emphasis, while criticizing caricatures of evangelical faith. The column notes Carter’s record beyond politics, including The Carter Center, Nobel Peace Prize, and Habitat for Humanity, and marks him as highly published.
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Carter Center
Habitat For the Humanity
Rex M. Rogers
Cornerstone University
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Bird flu scare eyed with skepticism and plain advice
A pace 4 guest editorial urges caution about media and government doomsday talk on bird flu. It cites military involvement threats and urges sound hygiene, avoiding contact with birds, and staying home when ill as practical steps. John W Whitehead of The Rutherford Institute is named as a critic who backs calm, measured response.
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Rutherford Institute
Grasping For the Wind
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