Ann Coulter � Redux.

Ann Coulter, in her latest rant, has not only established herself as anti-Jewish, but also ignorant of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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Advance death plans

This isn't a very pleasant subject but Joan and I took a step this week to save the survivor, or more important, our children the emotional burden of arranging our funerals, etc, a long (I hope) time from now. We purchased pre-need contracts to arrange for our cremation and the placing of the remains in a biodegradable container which can be buried or dropped into the ocean. I am convinced that this is the least traumatic way to handle a difficult time. We are both pleased with the decision.

I am also preparing a memorandum that will list those people and agencies to be called to, for example, stop pension payments from the state of Florida, stop deducting life insurance premiums. I will also list bank accounts, credit cards, etc, that can be accessed on-line, with the necessary user ID and password.

It's not fun to plan for dying -- but it's a sign of being a grown-up. It's also time to review our wills and such. If we do this correctly, our kids will be spared some anguish and isn't that what we are supposed to do?

Common Ground: Book Explores the Future of American Politics

Cal Thomas, from the Right, and Bob Beckel, from the Left, present an insightful and entertaining plea for an end to the politics of destruction of the other side, a rebuke to the extremists, and a resumption of the politics of years ago when compromise and civility accomplished political results.

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Lord Timothy Dexter, a Genius, an Eccentric of just simply Nutty as a Fruit

Growing up near Newburyport, Massachusetts, I learned about this "lord" who, scorned by his neighbors, amassed great wealth and notoriety. /

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Passive Smoking and the Efforts to Protect our Children.

Environmental smoke is a danger to children, in particular, and should be restricted. The far right's efforts to make this another excuse to bash Al Gore, Hillary Clinton and the other "tree huggers" is simply irrational.

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Cremation - A New Beginning

Presents a new product concept where cremated ashes are placed in a sealed hourglass and used to help time family functions.

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Carrabba's Italian Grill: Not the Usual Chain restaurant

Several visits to two Carrabba's restaurants in the Tampa area resulted in fantastic and varied Italian food, friendly and attentive service and delightful ambiance. A totally exceptional experience.

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Rossi�s in Elfers, Florida, is a fine Italian restaurant

Rossi's Italian Restaurant, just north of Tarpon Springs, Florida, serves up extraordinary Italian food, offering unique tastes and combinations of ingredients, Whether it's veal, chicken or just pasta, the patron receives a treat.

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