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A volcano can affect the climate locally as well as globally.  There are many instances of this in history.94

The Greenhouse Effect Explained

By Chef Jeff There is much talk about the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gasses, and global warming/global climate change. I wanted to take a moment to explain as best I can what the greenhouse effect is,...

28 comments    energy environment heat
One of millions of veterans who fought for your rights to live as a free American, to speak your peace and elect whom you wish.81

Hoovervilles

By Chef Jeff I am a veteran, and a historian. I often have read lots of pages on various subjects and I often formulate my own opinions about things. In this article I do not pretend that I am not biased...

27 comments    politics jobs war
A small portion of the toxins we put into our breathing air every day83

Global Warming: Fact or Folly?

There are basically three ideas people have about our climate. One group believes that whatever changes that occur are all a part of a cycle as old as nature itself. They really can't see what all the fuss is...

42 comments    science environment barack obama
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The Phelps Family of Westboro Baptist Church - As sick as they get!

You may have seen these people on your TV. Maybe you have, like me, seen them in person and maybe you stood in their way to show the world that these people do not speak for any religion, or any religious...

34 comments    religion god bible
Making an enemy into an animalistic caricature is one propaganda technique often used to vilify others.  Pundits use the same techniques every day on TV and radio!76

Who speaks for the Veteran?

VoteVets.org The Voice of America's 21st Century Patriots. Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan and other eras, military families and patriotic Americans for a stronger America. By Chef Jeff Just the other day I...

16 comments    politics war iraq
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The Foods We Eat Today

We all know that when you buy organically grown food, generally you are buying the best there is to buy.  But, all food is actually organic; some gardens just have cleaner, healthier soil than others. For...

19 comments    food diet energy
Asparagus Salad with Piquillo Peppers and Capers (Ensalada de Espárragos con Alcaparras) from myrecipes.com72

Tapas and Recipes of Spain

Yes, why tapas? Tapas are small dishes, like appetizers in some ways, but when put together, they can make up an entire meal. Originally tapas were small bits of food given to patrons who bought a glass of...

7 comments    recipes spain conversation
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Unusual Holiday Treats

Cherry Soup is one of those recipes most people have never heard of, so I am going to give you my personal favorite, one which we used at our Christmas Around the World dinners at the Kingston Inn...

9 comments    recipe cooking christmas
From the Santa Barbara War Memorial74

Hermann Goering and American Politics

From the Santa Barbara War Memorial "Naturally, the common people don't want war ... but after all it is the leaders of a country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the...

10 comments    politics history war
One version of Enslada Espanola63

Ensalada Espanola

Ensalada Española When I lived in Spain I saw many variations on this theme. This is one my mother-in-law loves to serve. I heartily suggest you try this version and then experiment on your own to...

3 comments    food spain vinegar
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