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Cool off at zinc@shade in Manhattan Beach’s Shade Hotel
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Golub: Joan Walsh and Sarah Palin, a study in contrasts
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TV tonight: Betty White and company go live on ‘Hot in Cleveland’
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Iran's new president is no moderate
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Nine ways alcohol can destroy your skin
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Boston Marathon winner gives championship medal to Boston
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Stock market marks time for Uncle Ben
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What does it cost us to keep searching for Hoffa?
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U.S.-Taliban talks: More bizarre foreign policy
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In Series' Puccini, Stravinsky 'pocket operas' sparkle at GALA
The Business of Living
Political columnists all too often restrain themselves, focusing exclusively on politics proper while forgetting that life is about so much more. I seek to harmoniously incorporate libertarian political and social commentary into concerns more personal and human, honoring Henry David Thoreau’s dictum to focus on “the business of living.”
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Photo: Scott Horton
Libertarian America: A Conversation with Scott Horton (Part 1)
A series of interviews with prominent libertarians that seeks to gain insight into their lives and minds. Published 12:43 p.m. June 16, 2013 - Comments
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Libertarian America: A Conversation with Austin Petersen
A series of interviews with prominent libertarians that seeks to gain insight into their lives and minds. Published 1:30 p.m. June 9, 2013 - Comments
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3D Printing and the future of production
Additive manufacturing has the potential to change the world as we know it. Published 9:48 a.m. June 2, 2013 - Comments
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NBC Community: Does Jeff Winger prove the hypocrisy of education?
After four years of dioramas and paintball tournaments, Jeff Winger got his diploma. But why did he need it? Published 6:41 p.m. May 26, 2013 - Comments
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The distortion of language in politics
Language inevitably changes, especially in politics Published 9:56 a.m. May 19, 2013 - Comments
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Book Review: Matthew Weber's "The Bull"
Matthew Weber's debut novel is a fun, light read with poignant libertarian themes. Published 9:46 a.m. May 12, 2013 - Comments
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Libertarian America: A Conversation with John Papola
Interview with John Papola the first of a series of interviews with prominent libertarians, seeking insight into their lives and minds Published 6:02 p.m. May 5, 2013 - Comments
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Libertarian America: A conversation with Sheldon Richman
A series of interviews with prominent libertarians that seeks to gain insight into their lives and minds. Published 4:12 p.m. April 28, 2013 - Comments
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On Earth Day, the pollution problem examined
The grass is greener on the other (libertarian) side. Published 6:19 p.m. April 22, 2013 - Comments
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Feuds in the front yard: Gardens, ordinances, and property rights
As front yard gardens continue to violate zoning ordinances, we must consider what property rights actually are. Published 8:31 a.m. April 21, 2013 - Comments
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Joseph S. Diedrich
Joseph S. Diedrich has been a columnist at The Washington Times Communities since early 2013. His column focuses on non-electoral politics from a libertarian perspective. His work can also be found at the MacIver Institute, The College Fix, Young Americans ...
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Photo Galleries
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Culinary Quest
Great discoveries in the world of restaurants and chefs fulfill the quest for delicious food and cooking.
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Cool off at zinc@shade in Manhattan Beach’s Shade Hotel
Shade Hotel introduces new full flavored healthy lunch items and extended all day dining.
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Father’s Day: Brunch at Flemings
The sit-down brunch at Fleming’s will please any dad on his special day along with everyone else, including mom who won’t have to cook.
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Back to the Roots – Mushrooms and Aquaponics
These DIY projects to grow mushrooms and herbs at home are easy with eco-friendly kits by two UC Berkeley grads.
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Foie gras over cassoulet with a raspberry sauce
Atop a hearty cassoulet, succulent seared foie gras pairs surprisingly well with champagne, port or a red wine.
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Cool off at zinc@shade in Manhattan Beach’s Shade Hotel
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TV Den
Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up by Lisa King Doloff and friends.
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Right Angles
“Right Angles” explores serious subjects, such as the Islamization of the Middle East and delegitimization of Israel, with humor, candor and a twist.
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Understanding Health & Addiction
Covering a real world perspective on the various topics associated with health and addiction issues people want to know about.
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Run, Karla, Run!
Notes from a running nerd: musings and more on all things running.
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Morning Market Maven
Wall Street news for retail investors who want to know what's going on.
Joseph S. Diedrich has been a columnist at The Washington Times Communities since early 2013. His column focuses on non-electoral politics from a libertarian perspective. His work can also be found at the MacIver Institute, The College Fix, Young Americans for Liberty, LibertyBlog.org, Young American Revolution, and elsewhere. He blogs at Musings of a Superfluous Young Man.
Joseph is also a classically-trained composer and somewhat of a gastronomy enthusiast. Find him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Twitter @JSDiedrich.
