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'Its Isolated Beauty Is Staggering'

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 09.23.2011

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By Solvej Schou, Associated Press BIG SUR, Calif. — The road to Big Sur is a narrow, winding one, with the Pacific Ocean on one side, spread out ...

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Holiday Hot List: The 10 Greatest Finds of 2010

Greg Archer | Posted 11.17.2011

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Greg Archer

I won't go on about internal shifts, but I have come to realize that's it's best to get out of your own way -- which I'll do right now. Take note of some of the great discoveries that came my way in 2010.

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Give Yourself a Retreat: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Lisa Firestone | Posted 11.17.2011

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Lisa Firestone

As any of you still shopping for that perfect present for that certain someone knows, this time of year is designed for thinking about others. Thoug...

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I Respect Tom Brokaw and Al Huang, but I Can't Afford to Eat With Them

Harvey Gotliffe, Ph.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Harvey Gotliffe, Ph.D.

October in California is fundraising time and if you are on any Republican Party's mailing list you'll be receiving pleas for contributions from two p...

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Make Reservations, Not War: 7 Hot Spots Out West You Have To Experience (PHOTOS)

Greg Archer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Greg Archer

I used a good chunk of 2010 to visit a number of truly unique travel destinations. The list below comprises my top picks. Take a look. Then indulge yourself.

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Suffering, Seeking & Sanity

Eliezer Sobel | Posted 11.17.2011

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Eliezer Sobel

Over time, the object of my seeking evolved from merely looking for personal relief, to a grander, all-encompassing search for truth, God and enlightenment.

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The Mother of All Road Trips, Part One

Greg Archer | Posted 11.17.2011

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Greg Archer

My biggest hope? That somewhere along this excursion I would look in the mirror and recognize myself again. And maybe meet a gaggle of interesting individuals along the way.

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Silly Sarah and the Govinator: A Study in Contrast

Giles Slade | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sarah's resignation confirms what her values actually are by defining what is most important to her. Governor Palin is going to keep as much of her newfound money as she can.

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Searching For Silence: America's Best Meditation Retreats

ForbesTraveler.com | Lynn Parramore | Posted 11.17.2011

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Face it. Your brain is dirtied with deadlines, sullied with schedules and clogged with responsibilities. You need a psychic bath. It's time to manage ...

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