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7 dead in shooting rampage at postal center

At the first report of this, I must admit I was not shocked or surprised. These types of things certainly seem to be happening with more frequency.
However, the fact that this rampage was from a female sets it apart. I can not recall an incident like this being from a female in the past. Is there significance in this fact? I am really not sure.

7 dead in shooting rampage at postal center: “7 dead in shooting rampage at postal center Updated, 6:45 a.m. Former employee opens fire at mail facility near Santa Barbara, killing six and then herself. Authorities have [...]






Marketplace of Ideas interview


A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with Colin Marshall, whose radio show “The Marketplace of Ideas” is broadcast and webcast from KCSB in Santa Barbara. The main subject of our talk was Group Theory in the Bedroom, but the conversation also wandered into topics like the nature of publishing in the Internet age. The interview is available in streaming audio or as an MP3 file or as a podcast distributed via the iTunes store. And if you grow weary of my voice, you might browse s

The Theft of a Noun


I suppose there is probably no possibility that the term "Port" will be removed from the list of placenames that the U.S. and he European Union have agreed will not be used on products originating from the States. What a shame too, because this term, Port, really shouldn't not be on such a list alongside the likes of "Burgundy", "Champagne", or Bordeaux. I was reminded of this mistake made by America's trade negotiators when I came across this article in the Santa Barbara Independent. Alista

Hannity '08


ST. PAUL—Here's Sean Hannity, Fox newscaster and conservative hero, signing autographs on the floor of the convention as though he'd just won the nomination. "Where in Alabama, darlin? What's your name darlin? Destiny? Your destiny is in politics." "Where you from? I'm from Santa Barbara. High five." Guards told the crowd to "back up. Back up. Ma'am don't push." He was interviewed by a woman from KGMB Channel 9 Hawaii. "If I have one word for Sarah Palin, it is 'authentic.' I love Hawaii.

Radiohead Santa Barbara Show Coming to NPR


Photo by Natalie Kardos Remember that Radiohead show on August 28 at the Santa Barbara Bowl that the band webcast live? Well, if you were too busy to catch it that night (say, watching Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention instead), NPR Music has got a treat for you. Starting at noon on September 8, NPR Music will stream the entire two-and-a-half hour concert for free as part of "All Songs Considered"'s "Live in Concert" series. Those only interested in experiencing live

Jesse James Hollywood Back in Santa Barbara Court


Jesse James Hollywood Back in Santa Barbara Court Judge declines to take death penalty off table yet during Thursday session. By Chris Meagher (Contact) on Sept. 5, 2008

Jesse James Hollywood Back in Santa Barbara Court


Jesse James Hollywood Back in Santa Barbara Court Judge declines to take death penalty off table yet during Thursday session.

Citizen News : recommended framework


Plan Santa Barbara's recommended framework and Policies will be reviewed at September Planning Commission hearings.

Citizen News : wrapped


Momma's Boys, a new NBC reality show, recently wrapped production in Santa Barbara County.

Jesse "James" Hollywood Appears In Court


Jesse "James" Hollywood Appears In Court The man accused of masterminding the murder of a teenager in the Santa Barbara foothills appeared in court under heavy security. Sheriff's deputies armed with sub-machine guns, escorted Jesse "James"...



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