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Two New Paintings

Here are two paintings I just completed, you are the first to see them. Both are done with acrylic and they took several days to complete. I would appreciate any comments you care to make. The tropical scene was fun … Continue reading

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Ferguson Burning – A Painting by J. Lee

Once again, my colors are done in by my camera and the browser!!!! Drat!  My apologies.  However, you will get the rough idea of what it looks like.  This is a break-thru painting for me, because it really captures my … Continue reading

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Decline in Service Clubs Across America

by Jack Lee Are we experiencing the collapse of the traditional American community and family paradigm? Fraternal (club) organization participation is down by 58% over the past 25 years and according to at least one comprehesive study by author Robert … Continue reading

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State of Jefferson Meeting – Capacity Crowd

by Jack Lee This morning’s ER opened with… “CHICO — More than 300 proponents of a new U.S. state gathered Friday at Manzanita Place to discuss what they could do to form the State of Jefferson. The idea of a … Continue reading

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Marijuana and Lung Cancer

Posted by Jack American Cancer Society Reports on Marijuana Use and Cancer: There are some reasons to think that marijuana smoking might increase lung cancer risk. Many of the cancer-causing substances in tobacco are also found in marijuana. Marijuana contains … Continue reading

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CA May Have Budget Surplus in 2014 – Lawmakers Get a Raise

by Jack Lee It took a recession of near Biblical proportions  to force lawmakers in Sacramento to stop their lavish spending habits, cut back on wasteful programs and draft a budget that does not exceed the State’s income.  Today it’s … Continue reading

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Washington and Colorado Pot Experiment

by Jack Lee It’s going to be very interesting to see how these states handle legalizing marijuana.   In Butte County apparently you can only grow $500,000 worth (99 plants) for your own medicinal purposes.  That dollar amount is for full grown, high … Continue reading

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Iraq Coming Apart

by Jack Lee Fallujah is in the hands of Al qaeda, according to President Nouri al Maliki and he’s calling on the locals to mount an uprising and drive them out.  The problem is, it’s the locals who are uprising … Continue reading

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Global Warming Expedition Stuck in Ice

by Jack Lee You’ve all heard about the leased Russian research ship carrying passengers to explore Antarctic region of the South Pole, right?  It’s been stuck in the ice for a month.  Two more rescue ships have also become stuck.   The … Continue reading

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