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  bob_bs posted a topic in the forum National & World:

  Spanish the Language of the Ghetto?

  Here is the fact check. Click on the link for other fun fact checks from the GOP debate.   GINGRICH: "It's taken totally out of context.... I did not say it about Spanish. I said in general about all languages. We are better for children to learn E...  moreHere is the fact check. Click on the link for other fun fact checks from the GOP debate.   GINGRICH: "It's taken totally out of context.... I did not say it about Spanish. I said in general about all languages. We are better for children to learn English in general, period." THE FACTS: At issue is Romney's Spanish-language radio ad running in Florida that says Gingrich branded Spanish a ghetto language in a 2007 speech. In the contentious remarks in question, much more came after Gingrich's "period."   In his speech to the National Federation of Republican Women, Gingrich advocated making English the official language, a position he still holds, and added: "We should replace bilingual education with immersion in English so people learn the common language of the country and they learn the language of prosperity, not the language of living in a ghetto."   He did not explicitly call Spanish a ghetto language. But at the time, the remark was widely taken to mean Spanish, overwhelmingly the m...    less

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  EGOReporter posted a new article:

  PG&E fined over neglected pipeline leak surveys

  The California Public Utilities Commission has fined San Francisco-based Pacific Gas and Electric Company $16.8 million for failure to conduct pipeline leak surveys. PG&E has 10 days to pay the fine to the state’s general fund from shareholder dollars...

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  WhimFarm posted a topic in the forum National & World:

  Once again, irony at its finest

  Less government ... unless it involves my program.    http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/27/space-execs-hope-to-rocket-romney/#comment-4046179

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  sweetie0202 posted a new classified:

  

  Art Canvases

  Wood Canvases for Art - Any piece for $20 OBO The sizes available are: 36" x 48" - Multiple colors dripping 37 1/2" x 47 3/4" - colored circles with half yellow face 71 3/4" x 25 1/2" - 2 ghost men 35" x 48" ...

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  5boys posted a new classified:

  Garage Sale Saturday Jan 28th

  2 Family garage sale Saturday Jan. 28th 8:00 till we're done. We have furniture items, Grandfather clock, pictures, lamps and various other items. Come at 8 for the best selection. 8900 and 8908 Laguna Place Way. Cross streets are Laguna Blvd. and Old ...

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  crzymommy created a new page:

  Cub Scout Pack 198

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  annebrackett1 created a new page:

  Occupy Elk Grove

  We are a group of local citizens, concerned about the problems that we, not only our community, but our world, face. Occupy Elk Grove is in the beginning in terms of organizing ourselves, but many of us have much experience and a lot of stamina. Please c...

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  Heathercd posted a new classified:

  

  Graco Quattro Tour System

  Clearing out for the New Year and selling our baby things. Graco quattro tour system including stoller, car seat and two car seat bases. I also have the original manuals from the system. This system is in great shape and has never been in an accident....

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  Heathercd posted a new classified:

  

  Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller

  Clearing out for the New Year and selling our baby things. Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller with all pieces including front bar to accompany a second car seat in front. This stroller is in great shape and is a great stroller to have. Has TONS o...

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  EGOReporter posted a new article:

  How much does the average educator make?

  The average educator in the Sacramento region makes an average of $54,630, or about $26.27 an hour. That covers about 63,830 employees in the sector of education, training and library occupations. But the real money within the sector is as a professor ...

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  KCJ44 posted a topic in the forum Community Watch:

  Found Kitty

  My Sister-in-law found a cat (Orange Tabby) in her backyard. She lives off Calvine and Jacinto. If you have heard of anyone who lost their cat(about 2 years old) let me know.   Karen  

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  EGOReporter posted a new article:

  GenCorp development ZIP code change denied

  GenCorp Inc.’s effort to get a Folsom ZIP code for a part of its proposed residential development called Boroughs of Easton failed. The U.S. Postal Service turned down the company’s request for the Folsom name change, and the area will remain part of ...

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  EGOReporter posted a new article:

  Powerhouse Science Center gains another partner

  The $50 million Powerhouse Science Center has landed another founding partner. Keller Group Office Environments, the Sacramento region’s largest office furniture dealer as ranked by the Business Journal, joins other community and business leaders in s...

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  EGOReporter posted a new article:

  Draft of flood protection plan released

  The long-awaited public draft of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, a first comprehensive systemwide flood plan, has been released, GEI Consultants Inc., lead consulting firm for the state Department of Water Resources’ FloodSAFE California Prog...

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  emilymerlot posted a topic in the forum Pets:

  two loose dogs Laguna Woods

  At about 12:45 today I spotted two loose dogs that appeared to be beloved pets.  One was a chocolate lab and the other perhaps border collie.  They had collars and tags but ran off when I approached. This was in the Laguna Woods neighborhood-las...  moreAt about 12:45 today I spotted two loose dogs that appeared to be beloved pets.  One was a chocolate lab and the other perhaps border collie.  They had collars and tags but ran off when I approached. This was in the Laguna Woods neighborhood-last seen on Brownstone Court.  I hope they get home soon  

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