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VOICE OF REASON: God is an idea, not a fact, and a creation of man’s fear of death
In one of his recent campaign speeches, Mitt Romney told his audience that this nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principles and became great because it “trusted in god, not man.” Romney fears that departing from those principles and from that …
Santa Barbara Blog Watch: EclipseMania, plastic bags and business
Sunday’s solar eclipse shined down on edhat.com. The community bulletin board was the local go-to site for stunning images of the eclipse, where the moon blocked out most
PEDIATRICS IN PARADISE: How to handle a fussy infant
Caring for a demanding infant can push a new parent close to the edge. Knowing what to expect can help offer some needed reassurance.Peak fussy phaseMost babies enter
SOUTH COASTING: Leslie would like to be more promiscuous with her fulfilling conversations
A certain amount of loose behavior is required to forge a close friendship. You’ve got to let go of your inhibitions and take a risk. Plus, the window
ASK SETH & BRAD: Making Sense of Europe
Dear S&B, regarding Europe’s financial problems, what should I pay attention to? Jeremy – Santa BarbaraWelcome to the masses trying to make sense of this European debt puzzle.
KITTY IN THE CITY: After four months should she have told him that she had a boyfriend?
Dear Miss Kitty,I have been having coffee dates with a woman I really like for the past 4 months. We have tons in common, enjoy each other’s company
DAILY SOUND EDITORIAL: Vote Yes on Measures X and W
California used to be a nationwide leader in education.But those days are long over.Massive budgets cuts statewide — more than $20 million locally — have decimated classrooms. The
ASK SETH & BRAD: How to Fix the Pension Problem?
Dear S&B:With all the talk surrounding underfunded government pensions, how does one go about “fixing” them? Bruce – Santa BarbaraIf you want to fix an underfunded pension, the
KITTY IN THE CITY: Should she give him another chance?
Dear Miss Kitty,My husband and I have been separated for the past year. He says he has changed his ways and wants to give “us” another chance. We
SOUTH COASTING: Leslie’s mom always says the right thing
While she snipped away at my curls, the hairdresser’s caffeinated swirl of invectives about what a terrible mother she had filled me with sympathy. I know there are


















