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Forgive, but don't forget
F.W. deKlerk: 'Until we truly forgive our enemies, we carry within our hearts a bitterness that can poison every other aspect of our lives.'
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Robben Island: Prison became freedom's cradle
'Each one teach one'prepared prisonersfor new South Africa
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Victims of crime get our support
Americans will observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week through Saturday. The observation, which will include events in Kern County, is dedicated this year to the memory of former President Ronald W. Reagan, who pioneered and promoted victims' rights through public policy and program initiatives.
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Alex Dang: Hello from the front lines of Iraq
Bakersfield Army reservist writes home to friends and family, providing slice of life in the war in Iraq. Alex Dang, 56, is a member of the Bakersfield-based 736th Transportation Company, also known as The Road Warriors.
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Ignorance of ag threatens future
'Teaching to the test' leaves students in the dark about the world around them, particularly the roles agriculture and the environment play in their lives.
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Readers go out on a limb for Bakersfield's butchered trees
Bakersfield butchers wielding axes threaten city's 'urban forest' by damaging trees, removing shade.
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FAT and out of shape?
There's many reasons why Kern's children are obese, unhealthy
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Kern can stop Southland's sludge invasion
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When has 'life' ended?
Terri Schiavo case, as well as one involving Daniel Provencio, a brain-dead prison inmate, test the limits of end-of-life question
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Kern soldier writes from Iraq battlefield
Critics should walk in soldier's boots
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Base reduction facts
MORE FACTS:
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No 'crisis' in Social Security
National leadership is in 'crisis' as it attempts to dupe the Americans
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Zubia murder case 'difficult' to make
Lack of evidence, witnesses require prosecutors to use quick-thinking, intelligence and plea bargaining to put behind bars those responsible for kidnapping, torture and murder of young Bakersfield mother
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Does Bakersfield provide careers for professionals?
Area cities face hurdles in recruiting professionals, enticing young residents to make Central Valley home
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KERN BASES TARGETED
Military to reduce number of bases nationwide in Department of Defense realignment
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Investing in pre-school cost-effective
Study shows benefits of early childhood enducation; investment pays dividends
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Vietnam vs Iraq
Comparisons valid, lessons to be learned from experiences of earlier war fought
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Mulder: former Shafter resident
Stephen Mulder was born in Bakersfield in 1954 and grew up on a farm outside of Shafter.
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Washington Tree
Responsible forest management is essential to preserving 'treasures', such as Washington Tree, as well as the nation's valuable mountain resources. Unhealthy forest, fire hazard are blamed for tree's damage.
