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HBO Movie Preview: Before Elton John and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace
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Obama’s incredible shrinking presidency
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The collapsing Obama presidency
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At 90, the Rand McNally atlas is as iconic as the American road
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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The Tesla story spreading around the world
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Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members
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Leonard Marsh, legendary Snapple co-founder, dead at 80
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Obama's Morehouse speech sparks backlash on race
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IRS abuse confirms Americans fears
Kathy M. Newbern
Kathy M. Newbern and husband, J.S. Fletcher have been producing travel stories specializing in romantic and luxury destinations, and adventure travel. They’ve visited every continent, climbed the Great Wall of China and Cape Horn, the Sydney Harbor Bridge and walked into in a Pyramid burial chamber. Join them on their next adventure.
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In My Orbit
Opinion, analysis, and musings on politics, pop culture, reinvention, and the resultant flotsam and jetsam floating around the right-of-center quadrant of the Left Coast.
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Obama’s incredible shrinking presidency
The trifecta of IRS, Benghazi, and AP/Rosen email scandals are shrinking the credibility of the President.
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L.A. Mayor’s race: Lesser of two evils or diametric leadership styles?
Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti, L.A. Mayoral candidates revealed diametric leadership styles and sought to change minds in Black L.A.
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Five takeaways from the Benghazi hearings
Did Wednesday's Benghazi hearings reveal incompetence or cover up? Maybe a combination of both.
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The Los Angeles Mayor's Race Charisma Gap
Voters phoned it in for the L.A. mayor primary. Would charismatic candidates have made a difference? Will its lack affect turnout on May 21?
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Obama’s incredible shrinking presidency
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Sightseers' Delight
Consummate traveler Todd DeFeo explores the unique stories that make destinations worth going to.
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The Editors Say
We welcome you to the intimate and personal thoughts on the news and events we, as editors, watch, read, and discuss with our writers every day.
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Political Potpourri
A collection of reader guest articles, thoughts and opinions by Communities writers and breaking news and information.
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Freedom of the Press is not Free
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Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch
Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.
Recent Entries by Kathy M. Newbern
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Norway's Fjords offer cruising spectacle
Published 6:17 p.m. May 21, 2013
Fine dining within, stellar views from decks, MS Rotterdam delivers iconic journey
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New Disney sister ships offer plenty of adult fun
Published 9:48 p.m. June 18, 2012
Upscale dining, Senses Spa, themed nightclubs, adults-only pools — kids aren't the only ones loving the two new Disney cruise ships.
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Silversea Silver Spirit: Luxury ship of only 540 passengers has plenty to do
Published 1:43 p.m. June 6, 2012
With lots of dining options plus plenty of on-board activities, this is intimate cruising that's never boring.
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The S.S. Antoinette cruises along the Rhine
Published 11:45 a.m. April 2, 2012
A luxury cruise on the Rhine features butlers, gourmet dinners and plenty of castles
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Charlotte Ritz-Carlton celebrates Valentine's with 14-Carat Chocolate Package
Published 12:29 p.m. January 31, 2012
From a penthouse stay, to a diamond necklace and Montblanc pen, this Valentine's getaway defines luxury.
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Plantation estate Berry Hill readies for a month of romance
Published 5:01 p.m. January 26, 2012
Romance package is not just for Valentine's
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Valentine's Day romance can be found at South Carolina's Red Horse Inn
Published 9:56 p.m. January 23, 2012
For any special weekend, or even Valentines Day South Carolinas Red Horse Inn offers romance in horse country
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Old Salem, NC, delivers Christmas that's a step back in time
Published 11:06 a.m. December 10, 2011
Holiday season features costumed interpreters, simple decorations, Moravian church services
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Florida's Creek Ranch: Saddle up for luxury
Published 11:15 a.m. December 1, 2011
Florida cattle ranch hosts wanna-be cowboys and cowgirls in high style
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South Carolina’s home to a five-star, five-diamond mansion getaway
Published 8:20 p.m. October 18, 2011
Historic summer home near Charleston now hosts travelers loving Southern hospitality and grace.
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French ship Le Boreal plies St Lawrence style
Published 1:20 p.m. October 14, 2011
A ten-day cruise aboard the 264-passenger Le Boreal in Boston is unlike any other.
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NC's Fearrington House Inn offers luxury in the country
Published 7:12 p.m. July 29, 2011
A stay at this inn is pure retreat, complete with black-and-white "Oreo cows" at pasture.
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Golf, dining, spa await on Kiawah Island
Published 12:38 a.m. August 9, 2010
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, a gorgeous seaside property on a beautiful stretch of beach in South Carolina’s Low Country, is about 40 minutes from Charleston, S.C.
