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		<title>Santa Clause Uses Selsun Blue To Disguise Himself as the Easter Bunny</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Hi there! I have a long White beard that extends down to the middle of my chest. I am often mistaken for Santa Clause by people and kids on the street because of my long White beard and long White hair. Actually I am the Easter Bunny in disguise. (ho, ho, ho).
I wash my White [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">H</span>i there! I have a long White beard that extends down to the middle of my chest. I am often mistaken for Santa Clause by people and kids on the street because of my long White beard and long White hair. Actually I am the Easter Bunny in disguise. (ho, ho, ho).</p>
<p>I wash my White beard in Selsun Blue. That stops my face skin from flaking and gives me a shiny, silky finish for my long White beard. I then condition it in my regular shampoo conditioner. It is not Blue. It is White. The White conditioner  keeps me from having the Blues (ha!)</p>
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<p>My White beard is much longer than this now. Notice the Blue shirt and the Blue sky. And although you can&#8217;t see them, I have on Blue jeans, They match my Blue eyes&#8230; and yes, Mary Ann, they do twinkle. The sunglasses, Blue Blockers, help hide my Easter Bunny Identity. I have no desire to enter the Federal Witness Protection Program. That would make me Blue!</p>
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		<title>Close Your Eyes by goldsardine aka Mary</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Close Your Eyes by Mary
Known on flickr for her unique style, Mary has a way of styling her photographs like no other. Looking through her photostream is an education in possibilities as well as a feast for the mind. I said a feast for the mind rather than eyes because this work will challenge your [...]</description>
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/goodsardine-clean/2795231741/">Close Your Eyes</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/goodsardine-clean/">Mary</a></p>
<p>Known on flickr for her unique style, Mary has a way of styling her photographs like no other. Looking through her photostream is an education in possibilities as well as a feast for the mind. I said a feast for the mind rather than eyes because this work will challenge your normal notions of what great photography can look like. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/goodsardine-clean/">Visit goodsardine&#8217;s Photostream.</a><br />
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		<title>Michael Riding to Haystack Rock by Merelymel13 aka Melissa Doroquez with Sony DSC-P200 Camera</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Michael Riding to Haystack Rock by Melissa Doroquez
Yancey Comments:
Subtle blue gradients from sky to sea as Michael biking along gives additional interest to the picture. The reflections on the wet sand reflects the photographers intent, capturing the the magic of the blue moment. 
Camera: Sony DSC-P200
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 13.7 mm
Visit Merelymel13&amp;#8217;s Photostream.
This [...]</description>
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/merelymel/2785729151/">Michael Riding to Haystack Rock</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/merelymel/">Melissa Doroquez</a></p>
<p>Yancey Comments:<br />
Subtle blue gradients from sky to sea as Michael biking along gives additional interest to the picture. The reflections on the wet sand reflects the photographers intent, capturing the the magic of the blue moment. </p>
<blockquote><p>Camera: Sony DSC-P200<br />
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)<br />
Aperture: f/7.1<br />
Focal Length: 13.7 mm</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/merelymel/">Visit Merelymel13&#8217;s Photostream.</a><br />
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		<title>Did you know some women get excited about getting a Tiffany blue box?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Tiffany Blue by Jill Clardy
It started back in the 1800&amp;#8217;s, Tiffany &amp;#038; Co. was founded in 1837. Charles Lewis Tiffany knew about marketing, branding and creating a feeling behind his product. Tiffanys is known for fine jewelry so that is what women expect when they see a little blue Tiffany box. 
The Tiffany blue box [...]</description>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jillclardy/2523850043/">Tiffany Blue</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jillclardy/">Jill Clardy</a></p>
<p>It started back in the 1800&#8217;s, Tiffany &#038; Co. was founded in 1837. Charles Lewis Tiffany knew about marketing, branding and creating a feeling behind his product. Tiffanys is known for fine jewelry so that is what women expect when they see a little blue Tiffany box. </p>
<p>The Tiffany blue box was written about in 1906 by the New York Sun which reported &#8220;Charles Lewis Tiffany has one thing in stock that you cannot buy of him for as much money as you may offer; he will only give it to you&#8221;<sup>1</sup></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jillclardy/">Jill Clardy</a>, who took the blue Tiffany box picture above, said of the recipient of that box &#8220;She is always thrilled by anything that comes in the little blue box.&#8221;<sup>2</sup></p>
<blockquote><p>Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi<br />
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)<br />
Aperture: f/4<br />
Focal Length: 27 mm<br />
ISO Speed: 400</p></blockquote>
<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_406" class="footnote">Retrieved from <em><strong>Fashion Jewelry Information</strong></em> Website: <a href="http://www.fashionaljewelry.com/2008/08/when-is-1837-the-tiffany-blue-box-be-introduced/">http://www.fashionaljewelry.com/2008/08/when-is-1837-the-tiffany-blue-box-be-introduced/</a></li><li id="footnote_1_406" class="footnote">Retrieved from flickr Picture Caption for Tiffany Blue by <strong>Jill Clardy</strong> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jillclardy/2523850043/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/jillclardy/2523850043/</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Plastic Seats by rykerstribe – Top Blue Gallery</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Blue Plastic Seats by rykerstribe
A sea of blue seats expands as far as the camera&amp;#8217;s lens can see. 
Visit rykerstribe&amp;#8217;s Photostream.
This photo is protected and used under the Creative Commons license.
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rykerstribe/2779349412/">Blue Plastic Seats</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rykerstribe/">rykerstribe</a></p>
<p>A sea of blue seats expands as far as the camera&#8217;s lens can see. </p>
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		<title>Why is the sky blue moves to The Sky is a Clear Blue Color</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>We all wanted to know why the sky is blue. But know that you know, what are you going to do about it?
Mohammed wrote a poem about it called &amp;#8220;The Sky is a Clear Blue Color.&amp;#8221; It is descriptive of his feelings about the sun and how it feels to him physically, mentally and environmentally. [...]</description>
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<p><span class="drop_cap">W</span>e all wanted to know why the sky is blue. But know that you know, what are you going to do about it?</p>
<p>Mohammed wrote a poem about it called &#8220;<a href="http://www.shers.in/shayari/english-poetry/the-sky-is-a-clear-blue-color-38316/">The Sky is a Clear Blue Color</a>.&#8221; It is descriptive of his feelings about the sun and how it feels to him physically, mentally and environmentally. It is a nice poem. </p>
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		<title>Would you drink something that was colored blue?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>You just might get your chance if you follow this recipe for Peachy Blue Monster Juice. Sara shows you how easy it is to make a blue smoothie that will fortify you as well as satisfy you. 
Found on The Innocent Primate Vegan Blog, Peach Blue Monster Juice is a fun recipe for a blue [...]</description>
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<p><span class="drop_cap">Y</span>ou just might get your chance if you follow this recipe for Peachy Blue Monster Juice. <a href="http://innocentprimate.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/peachy-blue-monster-juice/">Sara </a>shows you how easy it is to make a blue smoothie that will fortify you as well as satisfy you. </p>
<p>Found on <a href="http://innocentprimate.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/peachy-blue-monster-juice/">The Innocent Primate Vegan Blog</a>, Peach Blue Monster Juice is a fun recipe for a blue smoothie. </p>
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		<title>Big Blue Invests in Cirrus Cloud Computing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Charles, reporting from Coop&amp;#8217;s Corner informs us that IBM, the biggest of the Big Blues, has made in investment in cloud computing. What is cloud computing? Computerworld Magazine defined it like this:
Cloud Computing describes a system where users can connect to a vast network of computing resources, data and servers that reside somewhere “out there,” [...]</description>
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<p><span class="drop_cap">C</span>harles, reporting from <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10787_3-10020568-60.html?hhTest=1&#038;part=rss&#038;subj=news">Coop&#8217;s Corner</a> informs us that IBM, the biggest of the Big Blues, has made in investment in cloud computing. What is cloud computing? Computerworld Magazine defined it like this:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Cloud Computing</strong> describes a system where users can connect to a vast network of computing resources, data and servers that reside somewhere “out there,” usually on the Internet, rather than on a local machine or a LAN or in a data center. Cloud computing can give on-demand access to super-computer-level power, even from a thin client or mobile device such as a smart phone or laptop.<sup>1</sup></p></blockquote>
<p>This blog is being hosted on a cloud on-demand system. </p>
<p>IBM was nicknamed &#8220;Big Blue&#8221; and the source to the nickname is not known although many have guesses.<sup>2</sup> Regardless of how it started, in our modern culture IBM is the quintessential <strong>Big Blue</strong>.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve just coined the term &#8220;Cirrus Cloud Computing.&#8221; There are different levels of cloud computing so I though the systems that are massive should have the highest cloud rating. I&#8217;m using cloud computing and I&#8217;ve <a href="http://topcolorblogs.com/archives/209">blogged about it here</a>. My cloud computing use would be classified as &#8220;Nimbostratus Cloud Computing&#8221; because it is more of a lower level use of the cloud system. </p>
<p>Cloud computing&#8217;s future is loftier with Big Blue starting a Cirrus Cloud Computing seeding project. </p>
<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_378" class="footnote">Russell, K, <em>Cloud Computing, Users can hook into the power of ‘out there.’</em> August 4, 2008 Page 25 <strong>Computerworld Magazine</strong></li><li id="footnote_1_378" class="footnote">Retrieved from <em><strong>BloggingStocks</strong></em>, Sattler, Gary E. <em>Company nicknames: IBM, Big Blue is true blue</em> August 8, 2008 Website: <a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/08/company-nicknames-ibm-big-blue-is-true-blue/">http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/08/company-nicknames-ibm-big-blue-is-true-blue/</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge Campgroud in Coconino County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>The Blue Ridge Campground in Coconino County, Arizona is in the Coconino National Forest. The campground has 10 units. It is about 8 miles from here to the Blue Ridge Reservoir. 
Situated in a nice little canyon with Big Moqui Spring and Little Moqui Spring just to the South. 
Take Highway 87 also called NF-10 [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>he Blue Ridge Campground in Coconino County, Arizona is in the Coconino National Forest. The campground has 10 units. It is about 8 miles from here to the Blue Ridge Reservoir. </p>
<p>Situated in a nice little canyon with Big Moqui Spring and Little Moqui Spring just to the South. </p>
<p>Take Highway 87 also called NF-10 South on to NF-138. The Blue Ridge Campground is about one mile south. </p>
<p>If you want to go to Blue Ridge Reservoir by staying off the main road you can go South on NF-138. You will want to make sure you turn right or West on NF-751B. Once it runs into NF-751 take it Southeast. </p>
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		<title>Water Drop by Adagio Art – Top Blue Gallery</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Water Drop by Adagio Art
Camera: Canon PowerShot G9
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 9mm
ISO Speed: 80
A drop of blue water bouncing, floating then caught in the air forever. 
Here is a close up of the water drop. I like the blue paint water. 
Visit Adagio Art Photostream.
This photo is protected and used under the Creative [...]</description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28197088@N07/2775537113/">Water Drop</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28197088@N07/">Adagio Art</a></p>
<blockquote><p>Camera: Canon PowerShot G9<br />
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)<br />
Aperture: f/2.8<br />
Focal Length: 9mm<br />
ISO Speed: 80</p></blockquote>
<p><img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/water-drop-closeup.jpg" alt="" title="water-drop-closeup" width="175" height="157" class="alignright size-full wp-image-372" /><span class="drop_cap">A</span> drop of blue water bouncing, floating then caught in the air forever. </p>
<p>Here is a close up of the water drop. I like the blue paint water. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28197088@N07/">Visit Adagio Art Photostream.</a><br />
This photo is protected and used under the Creative Commons license.<br />
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		<title>Blue Moon, Blue Lobster, Blue Butterflies, Blue Creatures and Blue Icing to be Discovered</title>
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		<description>Find out  exactly what a Blue Moon is by reading BLUE MOONS AND NATURE’S OTHER BLUES at Carolyn Cholland&amp;#8217;s Weblog. 
She finds out that there really are blue butterflies. 
Carolyn also makes Blue lobsters part of her vacation goals. 
Find out if the blue icing incident helps our writer think &amp;#8220;outside the box.&amp;#8221; 

Follow [...]</description>
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<p><span class="drop_cap">F</span>ind out  exactly what a Blue Moon is by reading <a href="http://carolyncholland.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/blue-moons-and-natures-other-blues/">BLUE MOONS AND NATURE’S OTHER BLUES</a> at <strong><em>Carolyn Cholland&#8217;s Weblog</em></strong>. </p>
<p>She finds out that there really are blue butterflies. </p>
<p>Carolyn also makes Blue lobsters part of her vacation goals. </p>
<p>Find out if the blue icing incident helps our writer think &#8220;outside the box.&#8221; </p>
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		<title>How would you finish the story of the restaurant called “The Blue Lobster?”</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Blue Lobster
That is how it starts, simple enough, &amp;#8220;The Blue Lobster.&amp;#8221; Virginia DeBolt who runs the About First 50 Words starts the story with, yep, the first 50 words. 
Her story is about the beginnings of a restaurant. How would you finish the story? Use her comment form to show your next 50 or [...]</description>
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<h3>The Blue Lobster</h3>
<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>hat is how it starts, simple enough, &#8220;The Blue Lobster.&#8221; Virginia DeBolt who runs the <a href="http://first50.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/the-blue-lobster/#comment-14404"><em><strong>About First 50 Words</strong></em></a> starts the story with, yep, the first 50 words. </p>
<p>Her story is about the beginnings of a restaurant. How would you finish the story? Use her comment form to show your next 50 or so words. </p>
<p>There really are blue lobsters. Apparently, the blue is caused by a genetic mutation that causes an excess amount of protein to be produced.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p>This is what I wrote but you will have to go to <a href="http://first50.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/the-blue-lobster/"><strong><em>First 50 Words</em></strong></a> to see the beginning. </p>
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During the discussion of money we got a call from Gordon Ramsay saying that he would be willing to back the restaurant.</p>
<p>He heard about the adventure and agrees that any placed called “The Blue Lobster” should have the blue boy front and center. He just wants to make sure we don’t server the blue lobster until we offer the dinner on ebay. Blue Lobsters are very rare.</p></blockquote>
<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_355" class="footnote">Retrieved from <em><strong>Wikipedia </strong></em>Website: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_lobster">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_lobster</a> Around one in two million lobsters is blue. A research study conducted by Professor Ronald Christensen at the University of Connecticut discovered that a genetic defect causes a blue lobster to produce an excessive amount of protein. The protein, and a red caratenoid molecule known as astaxanthin, combine to form a blue complex known as crustacyanin, giving the lobster its blue color. ^ Dennis Hoey (2005-05-04). &#8220;Professor finds key to rare lobster color&#8221;, <strong><em>MaineToday.com</em></strong> Website: <a href="http://travel.mainetoday.com/news/050404blue.shtml">http://travel.mainetoday.com/news/050404blue.shtml</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>We don’t have enough blue, set your camera to capture more. Blue Color Cast tip from Mark Hemmings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Learn how to put a blue cast to your pictures with this tutorial for photography. 
Mark, from Free Weekly Photography Lessons &amp;#038; Tips, suggests changing the white balance on a subject that you would like to give a blue cast to. 
From Mark Hemming&amp;#8217;s site Free Weekly Photography Lessons &amp;#038; Tips. 
Mark is a professional [...]</description>
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<p>Learn how to put a blue cast to your pictures with this tutorial for photography. </p>
<p>Mark, from Free Weekly Photography Lessons &#038; Tips, suggests changing the white balance on a subject that you would like to give a blue cast to. </p>
<p>From Mark Hemming&#8217;s site <a href="http://markhemmings.blogspot.com/2008/08/blue-color-cast.html">Free Weekly Photography Lessons &#038; Tips. </a></p>
<p>Mark is a professional photographer who has specialized in Travel, Fashion, and Adverting photography. </p>
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		<title>This Day’s Blue – August 14, 2008</title>
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Blue Jean Girl by 3 Scrapbooking Ladies

Cheryl has created this fun, 2 page, 12&amp;#215;12 Blue Jean Girl scrapbook layout: bloom and grow She used quality materials including: textured cardstock, designer papers, Heidi Swapp Flowers, fabric brads, and stickers! &amp;#8230;
Blue in News
Dreaded Blue Screen of Death strikes Olympics

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<p><strong><a href="http://3scrapbookingladies.blogspot.com/2008/08/blue-jean-girl.html">Blue Jean Girl by 3 Scrapbooking Ladies</a></strong><br />
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Cheryl has created this fun, 2 page, 12&#215;12 Blue Jean Girl scrapbook layout: bloom and grow She used quality materials including: textured cardstock, designer papers, Heidi Swapp Flowers, fabric brads, and stickers! &#8230;</p>
<h3>Blue in News</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10015872-1.html?part=rss&#038;subj=news">Dreaded Blue Screen of Death strikes Olympics</a></strong><br />
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The world watched in awe as China put on what some say was the best-ever Olympics opening ceremony ever. The proceedings culminated with the lighting of the Olympic torch by one of China&#8217;s sporting greats, Li Ning, who was hanging from a wire high above the crowd. Who would have thought that at the same time, one of the stadium&#8217;s projectors was displaying the famous Microsoft Blue Screen of Death? </p>
<h3>Blue Product</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002NIM0K?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=aquanda-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B0002NIM0K">Tinker Bell Blue Steering Wheel Cover</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=aquanda-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B0002NIM0K" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002NIM0K?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=aquanda-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B0002NIM0K"><img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tinker-bell-steering-wheel-cover.jpg" alt="" title="Tinker bell Blue Steering Wheel Cover" width="280" height="280" class="alignright size-full wp-image-331" /></a>Product Features</p>
<p>    * Protects hands from hot or cold temperatures<br />
    * Provides extra grip and comfort on steering wheel<br />
    * Easy to install<br />
    * Slips on for easy installation without tools<br />
    * Officially licensed Disney design allows you to add a personal touch to your vehicle</p>
<h3>Blue in Sports</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.cfl.ca/article/armstead-joins-big-blue">Armstead Joins Big Blue</a></strong><br />
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Jason Armstead was at his mom&#8217;s 50th birthday party when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers called last week to offer the veteran kick returner/receiver a new job and a second chance.</p>
<h3>Blue Picture of the Day</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/picatostes/2762378194/">blue_water</a></strong><br />
by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/picatostes/">Picatoster </a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/picatostes/">Picatoster&#8217;s photostream</a><br />
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		<title>Blue Ridge, Elmore County, Alabama, USA – Blue Place – City</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Blue Ridge is a city in Alabama, USA. It lies just to the East of Highway 231 or the Wetumpka Highway. It is just to the South of the city of Wetumpka. 
The city of Blue Ridge, Alabama is located about 20 miles to the North of Montgomery Alabama. It is to the Northeast on [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge is a city in Alabama, USA. It lies just to the East of Highway 231 or the Wetumpka Highway. It is just to the South of the city of Wetumpka. </p>
<p>The city of Blue Ridge, Alabama is located about 20 miles to the North of Montgomery Alabama. It is to the Northeast on the way to Jordan Lake Reservoir. Tucked a little back off the main road, Blue Ridge has 400&#8242; hills scattered around it. </p>
<p>The 2000 census showed 1,331 people occupied this 8 square miles of territory. Over 95% of the population is white and 30% have children. At the time, only about 1.1% were living below the poverty line.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p>Blue Ridge, Alabama, USA shows up in two places on Google Maps. Show below with the marker is place number one on Highway 231 or Highway Wetumpka. The City of Blue Ridge is also off of Jasmine Hill Road. </p>
<p>Take Old Jasmine Hill Road and pass the Blue Ridge Baptist Church and in these &#8220;Blue Ridges&#8221; you will find the second Blue Ridge of Google for Blount County Alabama. </p>
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		<title>Blue (Da Ba Dee) by Eiffel 65 on Europop – Blue Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Released by the group Eiffel on the CD Europop in 1999, Blue has become a song that millions have heard and tried to sing along and hundreds have remixed.1
If you read the lyrics you will find it is just a little story about a little blue guy having his usual blue day.2
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<p><span class="drop_cap">R</span>eleased by the group <strong>Eiffel </strong>on the CD <strong>Europop</strong> in 1999, <strong>Blue </strong>has become a song that millions have heard and tried to sing along and hundreds have remixed.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p>If you read the lyrics you will find it is <strong>just a little story about a little blue guy</strong> having his usual blue day.<sup>2</sup></p>
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<p>If you have ever tried to sing along I would strongly suggest <strong>reading the chorus lyrics slowly</strong> and carefully one time, then you might get it right while singing. </p>
<blockquote><p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di<sup>3</sup></p></blockquote>
<p>When I looked for Eiffel 65 Blue on YouTube I found quite a few videos. The first one has over 7.5 million views so I think it is the bands version. There are several other video versions as well as people have taken the music and created a new video for it. </p>
<p>Creative individuals have also sampled the music into their computers and &#8220;remixed&#8221; the song in their own unique way. I laughed when I saw that a lot of the videos were of the audio mixing program playing the remixed version showing the &#8220;bouncing ball&#8221; on a time line. Some of the mixes are good, a lot of them are&#8230;.</p>
<p>Add to the 7.5 million count by watching the video below.<br />
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<blockquote><p><strong>Blue (Da Ba Dee) by Eiffel 65 on Europop</strong></p>
<p>Yo listen up here&#8217;s a story<br />
About a little guy that lives in a blue world<br />
And all day and all night and everything he sees<br />
Is just blue<br />
Like him inside and outside<br />
Blue his house with a blue little window<br />
And a blue Corvette<br />
And everything is blue for him<br />
And his self and everybody around<br />
Cause he ain&#8217;t got nobody to listen</p>
<p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di</p>
<p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di</p>
<p>I have a blue house with a blue window<br />
Blue is the colour of all that I wear<br />
Blue are the streets and all the trees are too<br />
I have a girlfriend and she is so blue<br />
Blue are the people here that walk around<br />
Blue like my Corvette, it&#8217;s standing outside<br />
Blue are the words I say and what I think<br />
Blue are the feelings that live inside me</p>
<p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di</p>
<p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di</p>
<p>I have a blue house with a blue window<br />
Blue is the colour of all that I wear<br />
Blue are the streets and all the trees are too<br />
I have a girlfriend and she is so blue<br />
Blue are the people here that walk around<br />
Blue like my Corvette, it&#8217;s standing outside<br />
Blue are the words I say and what I think<br />
Blue are the feelings that live inside me</p>
<p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di</p>
<p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di</p>
<p>Inside and outside<br />
Blue his house with a blue little window<br />
And a blue Corvette<br />
And everything is blue for him and his self<br />
And everybody around<br />
Cause he ain&#8217;t got nobody to listen</p>
<p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di</p>
<p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di</p></blockquote>
<p>This one has been watched over 2.6 million times.<br />
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<p>I watched Spongebob and a shark sing blue but it was not very interesting. This one had me laughing though:<br />
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<p>The Blue Da Ba Dee by Eiffel has been sung in the Sims. The Sims Sing Blue. There were 12 Sims Blue Videos.<br />
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<p>Let&#8217;s break it down a little, here is a piano keyboard tutorial for Blue (Da Ba Dee).<br />
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<p>If you just can not get enough Blue, search YouTube video for </p>
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Blue 65 mix&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Blue Eiffel remix&#8221;</li>
</ul>
<p>One more time for those of you who now have this song stuck in your head. <img src='http://topblueblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<blockquote><p>I&#8217;m blue da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee<br />
Da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di da ba dee da ba di<sup>3</sup></p></blockquote>
<p>I&#8217;ve got to stop now, I&#8217;ve heard that song way too many times now!</p>
<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_311" class="footnote">Retrieved from <strong><em>LyricWiki.org</em></strong> Website: <a href="http://lyricwiki.org/Eiffel_65:Europop_(1999)">http://lyricwiki.org/Eiffel_65:Europop_(1999)</a></li><li id="footnote_1_311" class="footnote">Retrieved from <strong><em>LyricWiki.org</em></strong> Website: <a href="http://lyricwiki.org/Eiffel_65:Blue">http://lyricwiki.org/Eiffel_65:Blue</a></li><li id="footnote_2_311" class="footnote">Chorus lyrics from Eiffel 65&#8217;s song Blue Retrieved from <strong><em>LyricWiki.org</em></strong> Website: <a href="http://lyricwiki.org/Eiffel_65:Blue">http://lyricwiki.org/Eiffel_65:Blue</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge Ranger District in Coconino County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – Area</title>
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		<description>The Blue Ridge Ranger District is over the Blue Ridge Dam, Blue Ridge Reservoir as well as other areas in the Coconino National Forest.
The Blue Ridge Ranger District office is in Happy Jack, Arizona. 
Blue Ridge Ranger District
HC 31 Box 300
Happy Jack, AZ 96024
(928) 477-2255 
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<p>The Blue Ridge Ranger District office is in Happy Jack, Arizona. </p>
<p>Blue Ridge Ranger District<br />
HC 31 Box 300<br />
Happy Jack, AZ 96024<br />
(928) 477-2255 </p>
<p>You can find more information on the Coconino National Forest by following the link below. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/index.shtml"><img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/coconino_national_forest.jpg" alt="" title="Coconino National Forest US Forest Service" width="400" height="61" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-130" /></a></p>
<p>Some of the attractions to see near the Blue Ridge Ranger District would be the Lost Eden, Wingfield, Long Valley and Little Spring. </p>
<p>The area is about 50 miles from I-17. You can take Highway 260 from Camp Verde or Highway 87 from Winslow. Make sure you have enough supplies as the towns are few and far between out here. </p>
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		<description>The blue light slips through the slots illuminating the night, showing off its life. The light is proof of life in this computing machine. With help from it&amp;#8217;s carbon master this machine, who the master calls Navi1 will grow and become more advanced as they both grow more powerful with knowledge. 
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<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>he blue light slips through the slots illuminating the night, showing off its life. <strong>The light is proof of life in this computing machine.</strong> With help from it&#8217;s carbon master this machine, who the master calls Navi<sup>1</sup> will grow and become more advanced as they both grow more powerful with knowledge. </p>
<p><strong>This light breathing computing machine was built by Andrew Watson,</strong> who also took the picture &#8220;Navi Side Panel.&#8221; When I asked him main purpose for the machine he replied &#8220;I do love to game, and while <strong>there&#8217;s nothing this computer can&#8217;t handle</strong>, that&#8217;s not it&#8217;s main purpose. I do literally everything on my Navi. I do a lot of track recording and audio mixing, video production, and a ton of photoshop! <strong>It&#8217;s really the central hub for all my art/expression.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rushnerd/2732875662/"><img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/navi2.jpg" alt="" title="My Navi by Andrew Watson" width="180" height="240" class="alignright size-full wp-image-299" /></a>Andrew&#8217;s art and expression have expressed themselves with the creation of this computing companion. Creating the housing box in his way took a little effort. Andrew said &#8220;<strong>This was not nearly as simple as I thought it was going to be.</strong> I had to buy special metal cutting blades for the jigsaw I was using. After the bulk of that was cut, I used a large file and angle grinder to smooth things out. Then I cut a window on Plexiglas to fit and <strong>perfect fit!</strong>&#8221;</p>
<p>The picture &#8220;Navi Side Panel&#8221; didn&#8217;t come easily either. Andrew bracketed more than 10 shots to get this one. </p>
<p>Yancey: What do you like about your photograph?</p>
<p>Andrew: The pressed vent holes with the cathode tube bleeding through them creates an interesting effect, <strong>almost giving life</strong> to big jumble of wires and metal. The vents broadcast their image on my walls, giving my machine <strong>an almost omnipresent feel</strong>.</p>
<p>Yancey: When I look at the photograph I see contained energy, the picture is so vibrant blue it seems full of energy. I also like how you worked the depth of field. How hard was it to get this photo working with the new digital camera? </p>
<p>Andrew: <strong>I like to think of depth of field combined with repetition to be my trademark, I love the feel and look of &#8220;infinity&#8221;.</strong> Granted I don&#8217;t have a top-notch camera, I did find it hard to take these pictures without blasting too much light into the lens. You can even tell in that photo where the <strong>rays are creating some interference with the lens.</strong></p>
<p>I can see what Andrew means on the depth of field. I too really enjoy shots with repeating features that help to emphasize the changes. Also, look at the picture again and see if you can see the lens interference he is referring to. </p>
<p>Andrew has been experimenting with a new digital camera after having a great experience with traditional photography. I asked him some questions about how he has handled the film to digital transition. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rushnerd/2732044653/sizes/l/"><img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/navi3.jpg" alt="" title="Inside My Navi by Andrew Watson" width="180" height="240" class="alignright size-full wp-image-300" /></a>Yancey: What do you dislike about the camera and what do you like about it?</p>
<p>Andrew: <strong>Lens size, Lens size, Lens size!</strong> I strongly prefer SLR cameras as that&#8217;s the platform I learned on with film. But this Canon has enough features and decent enough quality for me to bring great pictures to the table.</p>
<p>Yancey: What do you miss about your old camera and what not miss about your old camera?</p>
<p>Andrew: I&#8217;ll answer both those questions in a word, <strong>film</strong>. It&#8217;s expensive, a pain to wait on and can be unreliable. Yet nothing can match an analogue picture, and overall I would prefer it. But hey, <strong>I&#8217;m lazy and a nerd so digital cameras suit me just fine.</strong> </p>
<p><strong>It&#8217;s like the preference for Vinyls over CDs.</strong></p>
<p>But while Andrew and I were talking, Navi was listening, quietly, with just the fans humming. I wonder what Navi was thinking. I wonder when Navi began to start thinking. Oh well, as long a Navi believes that the master is needed, all will be well. The cold cathode blue tubes continue to breathe.</p>
<p>The meme<sup>2</sup> of the living machine has turned into teme, technology memes. </p>
<h3>Susan Blackmore explains memes and temes:</h3>
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<p><strong>Andrew Watson&#8217;s Websites:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/rushnerd/">flickr Profile</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rushnerd/2732046143/">Navi Side Panel Picture on flickr</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rushnerd/">Photostream</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.myspace.com/rushnerd">Rush Nerd on MySpace</a></li>
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<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_294" class="footnote">Named after the NAVI from <strong><em>Serial Experiments Lain</em></strong> anime series. The NAVI was based on Apple and specifically the Apple Newton. Retrieved from <strong><em>Wikipidia </em></strong>Website: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_experiments_lain">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_experiments_lain</a></li><li id="footnote_1_294" class="footnote">For more information on Memes, see the <strong><em>Wikipedia </em></strong>article: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meme">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meme</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge Baptist Church, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, USA – Blue Place – Church</title>
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		<description>Wetumpka Alabama has a Blue Ridge Baptist Church. It&amp;#8217;s at the corner of Old Jasmine Hill Road and Jasmine Hill Road. I wonder if there is any jasmine around?
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<p>If you are coming up 231 from the Willow Springs area, take the Jasmine Hill Road exit, it about a mile up the road. The road will turn North as you are about half way there. </p>
<p>Google has the city of Blue Ridge, for which I am guessing the Blue Ridge Baptist Church was named, North on Jasmine Hill Road about a mile and a half where the road turns towards the East. </p>
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The airline is currently struggling with the high cost of fuel and increased operating costs. The CEO, Dave Barger took a 50% cut in his 2008 base pay to try to help stem the losses. Prices of fuel have increased 83 percent since he began on the job.<sup>2</sup> </p>
<p>Just today, Monday August 4th, 2008, Jet Blue has announce that they will be charging $7 if you want to use a pillow or blanket. It comes with a $5 coupon for Bed Bath &#038; Beyond but if you shop there regularly, you get coupons in the mail. As usual, you can not combine coupons so for regular customers to Bed Bath &#038; Beyond, the JetBlue coupon is best left in the sky. Alaska Airlines has also started charging for blankets.<sup>3</sup></p>
<p><a href="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/small_jb7174.jpg"><img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/small_jb7174.jpg" alt="" title="jetblue christmas tree ornament" width="100" height="100" class="alignright size-full wp-image-259" /></a>The JetBlue web site has a nice Blue orange theme. They have a blue &#8220;points&#8221; card and even a ShopBlue where you can purchase all kinds of Blue items. They have toy airplanes of course but they also have shirts, drinking bottles, puzzles, airport play sets and even a hoddie for your doggie. </p>
<p>Are you flier or a jetter? Jetblue has a companion web site at HappyJetting.com. They reframe the experience to make &#8220;Jetting&#8221; sound more fun than just &#8220;flying.&#8221; You can take a test to see if you are a Flyer or a Jetter. They take the opportunity to show you the reasons why their product is superior. </p>
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<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_250" class="footnote">Retrieved from <em>Wikipedia </em>Web site: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JetBlue_Airways">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JetBlue_Airways</a></li><li id="footnote_1_250" class="footnote">Retried from <em>Bloomburg.com</em> Web site: <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&#038;sid=atuSzSp5gKOo&#038;refer=home">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&#038;sid=atuSzSp5gKOo&#038;refer=home</a></li><li id="footnote_2_250" class="footnote">Retried from MarketWatch Web site: <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/jetblue-charge-passengers-7-blankets/story.aspx?guid={CA2F27ED-7D66-44A4-9890-1A8F31D2AD46}&#038;dist=msr_2">http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/jetblue-charge-passengers-7-blankets/story.aspx?guid={CA2F27ED-7D66-44A4-9890-1A8F31D2AD46}&#038;dist=msr_2</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Levi’s® Blue Jean History From Levi Strauss &amp; Co – Blue Clothing</title>
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		<description>Blue Jeans have been around since the Gold rush days of California&amp;#8217;s 1800s. The history of blue jeans is easy to trace to one man, Levi Strauss, the man behind Levi&amp;#8217;s® Blue Jeans.
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<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Jeans have been around since the Gold rush days of California&#8217;s 1800s. The history of blue jeans is easy to trace to one man, Levi Strauss, the man behind Levi&#8217;s® Blue Jeans.</p>
<p>People often search for &#8220;the history of blue jeans&#8221; and there are quite a few sites out there that want to tell you the story of how blue jeans were invented and how they are currently made.</p>
<p>I believe it is best to go to the source so we will look at the company that Levi Strauss formed all those years ago, Levi Strauss &amp; Co.</p>
<p>Links inside of LeviStrauss.com:<img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/dockers.gif" alt="" title="Dockers are made by Levi Strauss &#038; Co." width="107" height="22" class="alignright size-full wp-image-284" /></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Downloads/History_Levi_Strauss_Biography.pdf">Biography of Levi Strauss</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Downloads/History-Invention%20of%20blue%20jeans.pdf">The invention of blue jeans by Levi Strauss &amp; Co. in 1873</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Downloads/history_of_levis_501_jeans.pdf">History of the Levi’s® 501® Jeans</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Downloads/History-Denim.pdf">A Short History of Denim</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Downloads/History_Jacob_Davis_Biography.pdf">Jacob Davis: His Life and Contributions</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Downloads/levis_timeline.pdf">Levi Strauss &amp; Co. Timeline</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Heritage/ForPublishersAndPhotoResearchers.aspx">Publishers &amp; Photo Researchers Steps for obtaining photos on Blue Jean History</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Sitemap.aspx">Site Map for LeviStrauss.com</a></li>
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<p>If you want to delve even deeper into the history of blue jeans, then check out the letters that have been written to Levi Strauss &amp; Co. by people who love their jeans. The letter authors include Cary Grant and Clint Eastwood.</p>
<p>If you are in San Francisco, there are some items viewable for the public at their visitor center.<img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/levistrauss.gif" alt="" title="Levi Strauss Signature" width="108" height="63" class="alignright size-full wp-image-285" /></p>
<p>1155 Battery St.<br />
San Francisco, CA 94111-1203</p>
<p>The company stresses that it is important to get Blue Jean History from Levi&#8217;s web site rather than trusting others in cyberspace. They also mention five books that they recommend for learning more about the history of Levi&#8217;s® Blue Jeans.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0961746017?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=aquanda-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=0961746017">This Is a Pair of Levi&#8217;s® Jeans: The Official History of the Levi&#8217;s Brand</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=aquanda-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=0961746017" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1845131118?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=aquanda-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=1845131118">Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks: A Visual History of the World&#8217;s Most Legendary Fabric</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=aquanda-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=1845131118" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879056649?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=aquanda-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=0879056649">Vintage Denim</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=aquanda-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=0879056649" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1564147142?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=aquanda-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=1564147142">Compassionate Capitalism: How Corporations Can Make Doing Good an Integral Part of Doing Well</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=aquanda-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=1564147142" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></li>
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<p>David Little, the author of Vintage Denim has a new book out called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764326864?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=aquanda-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=0764326864">Denim: An American Story</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=aquanda-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=0764326864" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />.</p>
<p>Do you think you have a pair of Blue Jeans that are historical and thus valuable to collectors? The Levi Strauss &#038; Co. Web site has a page for you called: &#8220;<a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Heritage/ForTheConsumer.aspx">Are your Levi&#8217;s <strong>Collectible</strong></a>?&#8221;</p>
<p>Are you a total vintage jean collector and have a very specific question about your collectibles? Levi Strauss &#038; Co. employs a full time Historian, Lynn Downey, who knows quite a bit about Levils® Jeans. She is quoted on the <a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Heritage/OurArchives.aspx">LeviStrauss.com Archive page</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a tremendous privilege to be the steward of the LS&#038;CO. Archives, one of the greatest clothing collections around.  Not to mention fun &#8211; being the LS&#038;CO. Historian is one of the best jobs on the planet.  Where else could a work day involve shopping on eBay and showing off the world&#8217;s oldest pair of jeans?&#8221;<br />
<strong>Lynn Downey</strong> Historian Levi Strauss &#038; Co.</p></blockquote>
<p>Instructions for contacting Lynn about Levi&#8217;s Jeans collectible or historical questions on the <a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/Heritage/ForTheCollector.aspx">Collector </a>page of their Web site. </p>
<p><img src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/levis.gif" alt="" title="Levi\&#039;s® Jeans Red Label" width="39" height="66" class="alignright size-full wp-image-283" />I just bought a new pair of Levi&#8217;s Jeans just yesterday. I have used and abused jeans for years and go through the knees quick enough that I have a closet full of &#8220;blue jean shorts.&#8221; I always get a nice new pair and I can usually keep them clean for awhile. But then there is that day when I just happen to have &#8220;the good pair&#8221; on and I do something that paints them, rips them, or stains them. &#8220;The good pair&#8221; then becomes the &#8220;the work pair.&#8221; </p>
<p>I&#8217;ve got my red label on my  Levi&#8217;s® Jeans. I express my blueness daily with my blue jeans. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Dam in Coconino County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – Man Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Blue Ridge Dam in Arizona creates the Blue Ridge Reservoir in General Springs Canyon. The dam, which is at elevation 6720&amp;#8242;, is at the head of Clear Creek. The top of the canyon is over 7400&amp;#8242; above sea level. 
The road NF-751 drops almost 700 feet going down to the dam on the North side [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge Dam in Arizona creates the Blue Ridge Reservoir in General Springs Canyon. The dam, which is at elevation 6720&#8242;, is at the head of Clear Creek. The top of the canyon is over 7400&#8242; above sea level. </p>
<p>The road NF-751 drops almost 700 feet going down to the dam on the North side of the reservoir. NF-123 approaches the dam from across the reservoir. </p>
<p>The dam is to the South and East of Highway 87 which is also called NF-10. Clints Well is the closest town. The city of Little Spring is a little further to the North. </p>
<blockquote><p>Driving directions from Flagstaff, Arizona to Blue Ridge Dam<br />
66.5 mi – about 2 hours 4 mins</p>
<p>1.	Head west on I-40-BL/W Santa Fe Ave toward N Humphreys St<br />
Continue to follow I-40-BL &#8211; 0.6 mi<br />
2.	Continue on S Milton Rd	 &#8211; 0.9 mi<br />
3.	Turn right toward S Beulah Blvd &#8211; 449 ft<br />
4.	Turn left at S Beulah Blvd &#8211; 0.8 mi<br />
5.	Turn left at Lake Mary Rd &#8211; 53.6 mi<br />
6.	Turn left at AZ-87/CR-87 &#8211; 4.6 mi<br />
7.	Turn right at NF-751 &#8211; 5.9 mi</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht I’m lovin Video and Lyrics from Album Mission Blue – Blue Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht started his career at only 15 years of age. Jimi Blue was first known for his German-speaking acting skills playing in &amp;#8220;The Wild Guys&amp;#8221; in Germany and is now known for his rapping, singing, and music abilities.
In November of 2007, Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht released the album &amp;#8220;Mission Blue.&amp;#8221; Included was the hit [...]</description>
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<p><span class="drop_cap">J</span>imi Blue Ochsenknecht started his career at only 15 years of age. Jimi Blue was first known for his German-speaking acting skills playing in &#8220;The Wild Guys&#8221; in Germany and is now known for his rapping, singing, and music abilities.</p>
<p>In November of 2007, Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht released the album &#8220;Mission Blue.&#8221; Included was the hit single &#8220;I&#8217;m Lovin..(l.r.h.p.)&#8221; or &#8220;I&#8217;m Lovin &#8216;&#8230; (LRHP)&#8221; however you want to spell it. The music and lyrics are by Rob Tyger and Kay Denar who also produced the album.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p><object width="425" height="349"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FH4-LYcBO2s&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;color1=0x006699&#038;color2=0x54abd6&#038;border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FH4-LYcBO2s&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;color1=0x006699&#038;color2=0x54abd6&#038;border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="349"></embed></object></p>
<p>The Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht &#8220;I&#8217;m Lovin&#8217;&#8230; (L.R.H.P.)&#8221; lyrics are fun catchy and about a boy singing to a &#8220;sexy girl&#8221; who wears &#8220;Little red hotpants.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>Little red hotpants<br />
Yeah&#8230; Check it out now.<br />
Oh Oh J B Now</p>
<p>Ohh Ohh Oh (Check it ah)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Little red hotpants)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Check it, Check it ah)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Little red hotpants)</p>
<p>I will show you,<br />
What I mean baby.<br />
You are fly girl,<br />
You&#8217;ve got the means baby.<br />
Long hair, long legs nice body, shake.<br />
Brown skin, brown eyes, wanna getta there.<br />
When we cruise in, when we fly high.<br />
You&#8217;ve got the movin&#8217; ,<br />
Baby all the time of life.<br />
Good girls I know maybe come to heaven,<br />
Bad girls for sure got my heart for ever.</p>
<p>[Refrain:]<br />
I&#8217;m lovin you sexy girl,<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your sexy world.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin the way you dance,<br />
If you wear those little red hotpants.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your sexy style<br />
I&#8217;m lovin the way you smile.<br />
But if you want real romance,<br />
Better wear those little red hotpants.</p>
<p>Ohh Ohh Oh (Check it ah Yeah)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Little red hotpants)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Check it, Check it ah)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Little red hotpants)</p>
<p>Come on (Come on)</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be shy,<br />
I&#8217;m not a gangster, i&#8217;m just a nice guy<br />
I walk alone, that&#8217;s the way I want it.<br />
Give all I got, come on and take it honey.<br />
This is my world, do you like it?<br />
I never look at other girls if you don&#8217;t like it.<br />
Your red hotpants make me wanna promise,<br />
Just everything, this is how I want it.<br />
This is how I want it, this is how I want it.</p>
<p>[Refrain:]<br />
I&#8217;m lovin you sexy girl,<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your sexy world.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin the way you dance,<br />
If you weare those little red hotpants.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin sexy style.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your way you smile.<br />
But if you want real romance,<br />
Better wear those little red hotpants.</p>
<p>Ohh Ohh Oh (Check it out now)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Little red hotpants)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Check it, Check it out now)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Little red hotpants)</p>
<p>J B Now</p>
<p>Every drinvin move me baby,<br />
Don&#8217;t you know, you drive me crazy.<br />
Take me alone my don&#8217;t be maybe<br />
Let us getting on, now.<br />
Touch me when we grooving baby,<br />
Kiss my lips and drive me crazy.<br />
I&#8217;m your man and you&#8217;re my lady,<br />
Shout and let it out now.</p>
<p>[Refrain:]<br />
I&#8217;m lovin you sexy girl,<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your sexy world.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin the way you dance,<br />
If you weare those little red hotpants.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your sexy style<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your way you smile.<br />
But if you want real romance,<br />
Better wear those little red hotpants.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m lovin you sexy girl,<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your sexy world.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin the way you dance,<br />
If you wear those little red hotpants.<br />
I&#8217;m lovin your tight blue jeans<br />
They shown your ass to me.<br />
But if you want me to dance,<br />
Better wear those little red hotpants.</p>
<p>Ohh Ohh Oh (Check it ah Yeah)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Little red hotpants Crazy)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Check it, Check it ah)<br />
Ohh Ohh Oh (Little red hotpants)<sup>2</sup> </p></blockquote>
<p>Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht also has released:</p>
<ul>
<li>All Alone &#8211; Released January 11, 2008</li>
<li>Hey Jimi &#8211; Released March 3, 2008</li>
</ul>
<p>Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht sings in English even though he can speak other languages. His music has been accepted outside Germany and he has an international following. </p>
<p>Jimi Blue stayed true to the color blue by naming his first album Mission Blue. </p>
<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_237" class="footnote">Retried from <em>SwissCharts.com</em> Web site: <a href="http://swisscharts.com">http://swisscharts.com</a></li><li id="footnote_1_237" class="footnote">Retrieved from <em>Lyrics Mania</em> Web site: <a href="http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/jimi_blue_lyrics_38884/other_lyrics_70316/im_lovin_lrhp_lyrics_682009.html">http://www.lyricsmania.com</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge Blvd, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA – Blue Place – Street</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Blue Ridge Blvd in Birmingham Alabama crosses under I-65. To get to Blue Ridge Blvd, take the Alford Avenue exit. Since Blue Ridge Blvd is on both the East and the West, you can get to it both ways from Alford Avenue. 
For the Blue Ridge Blvd on the West side of I-65, take Alford [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge Blvd in Birmingham Alabama crosses under I-65. To get to Blue Ridge Blvd, take the Alford Avenue exit. Since Blue Ridge Blvd is on both the East and the West, you can get to it both ways from Alford Avenue. </p>
<p>For the Blue Ridge Blvd on the West side of I-65, take Alford Avenue West. You can get to it by going down two streets, the first one begin Sumpter Street. Haden Street is further West and takes you to the most Western part of Blue Ridge Blvd. Take Haden Street South off of Alford Avenue. </p>
<p> Getting to Blue Ridge Blvd is even easier when going East on Alford Avenue after leaving I-65. Blue Ridge Blvd is the second right, immediately after Marlboro Street. Blue Ridge Blvd goes to the Southeast before curving back to the Southwest and going under I-65</p>
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		<title>A Patch of Blue – 1965 Movie and Book by Elizabeth Kata</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>She remembers the sky being blue. After being accidentally blinded by her mother at a young age, Selina, played by Elizabeth Hartman, remembers the blue sky. Living in darkness and under the oppression of her mother, Selina now seeks patches of blue.
The mother, played by Shelley Winters, is manipulative and keeps Selina as a servant. [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=aquanda-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;asins=B00007G1ZL&#038;fc1=295373&#038;IS2=1&#038;lt1=_blank&#038;m=amazon&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;bc1=000000&#038;bg1=C8E1E1&#038;f=ifr&#038;nou=1" style="width:120px;height:240px;" align="right" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><span class="drop_cap">S</span><strong>he remembers the sky being blue.</strong> After being accidentally blinded by her mother at a young age, Selina, played by Elizabeth Hartman, remembers the blue sky. Living in darkness and under the oppression of her mother, Selina now seeks patches of blue.</p>
<p><strong>The mother, played by Shelley Winters</strong>, is manipulative and keeps Selina as a servant. The mother has a bad attitude and everyone in the audience wants Selina to get away from her. Shelley Winters played the part so well that <strong>she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar</strong> for this role. I know I did not like her character.</p>
<p><strong>A caterpillar falls from a tree, out of the blue</strong>, and down Selina&#8217;s dress. She is in the park and after yelling for help Gordon Ralfe (Sidney Poitier) arrives to retrieve the caterpillar. A friendship ensues with love following not too far behind. <strong>Selina has found a glimpse of her patch of blue.</strong></p>
<p>All is going along fine until Mom finds out what is going on. Mom is a racist and Selina is color blind. The tension is well played out with an ending worth waiting for. <strong>Selina gets her patch of blue.</strong></p>
<p>The movie was shot in black and white but the production value and acting make this a movie that will survive the ages. If you have never seen it, then take this opportunity to watch A Patch of Blue. <strong>It might help you to look for your patch.</strong></p>
<p>Do you really like this movie and want more? <strong>The movie is based on the novel by Elizabeth Kata.</strong> Get Elizabeth Kata&#8217;s novel, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0891901191?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=aquanda-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=0891901191">Patch of Blue</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=aquanda-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=0891901191" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> at Amazon today.</p>
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		<title>Uses of Blue In Reiki with a Focus on the Throat Chakra</title>
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		<description>Blue plays a big part in the use of Reiki and positive energy experiences. In Reiki and other modalities, the color Blue is associated with the Blue Throat Chakra. Actually the correct blue color is sky blue, but is blue nevertheless.
The Blue Throat Chakra:

is in charge of the Throat
controls our speech
affects content of speech
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue plays a big part in the use of Reiki and positive energy experiences. In Reiki and other modalities, the color <strong>Blue is associated with the Blue Throat Chakra.</strong> Actually the correct blue color is <strong>sky blue</strong>, but is blue nevertheless.</p>
<p>The Blue Throat Chakra:</p>
<ul>
<li>is in charge of the Throat</li>
<li>controls our speech</li>
<li>affects content of speech</li>
<li>affects context of speech</li>
<li><strong>is the center of our Will</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>A healthy Blue Throat Chakra will result</strong> if our speech is honest and true, not only to others in life, but to ourselves. We have all felt that &#8220;lump&#8221; in our throats when we face a difficult or scary speaking situation; such as speaking before a crowd or having to tell someone some hurtful news. This is an example of the Blue Throat Chakra at work in our lives.</p>
<p><strong>Therefore the healthy Blue Throat Chakra</strong> should be one of honesty and truth with our speech as well as our intentions. As we make our choices in life, those choices have consequences, not only in our physical lives, but with our energetic lives as well. Even making the decision to not express ourselves may manifest itself in some type of illness or throat disorder.</p>
<p>The Attributes of the Blue Throat Chakra:</p>
<p><strong>The Blue color of the Blue Throat Chakra is expressed by the crystals:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Chrysocola</li>
<li>Lapis</li>
<li>and Blue Opal</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The Mental and Emotional aspects of the Blue Throat Chakra are:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> personal expression</li>
<li>creativity</li>
<li>addiction</li>
<li>faith</li>
<li>criticism</li>
<li>decision making (choices)</li>
<li>will</li>
<li>lack of authority</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Information stored inside the Blue Throat Chakra includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>self-knowledge</li>
<li>truth</li>
<li>attitudes</li>
<li>hearing</li>
<li>taste</li>
<li>and smell</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Spiritual Lessons of the Blue Throat Chakra are:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> confession</li>
<li>surrender personal will over to divine will</li>
<li>faith</li>
<li>and truthfulness over deceit</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Areas of Body Governed by the Blue Throat Chakra are:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> the throat</li>
<li>thyroid</li>
<li>trachea</li>
<li>neck vertebrae</li>
<li>mouth</li>
<li>teeth</li>
<li>gums</li>
<li>esophagus</li>
<li>parathyroid</li>
<li>hyperthalemus</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Physical Dysfunctions associated with the Blue Throat Chakra are:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> sore throat</li>
<li>mouth ulcers</li>
<li>scoliosis</li>
<li>swollen glands</li>
<li>thyroid dysfunctions</li>
<li>laryngitis</li>
<li>voice problems</li>
<li>gum</li>
<li>tooth problems</li>
</ul>
<p>So when you think of the color Blue, think of how you express yourself. <strong>Think honesty, truth and free will</strong> and you will maintain a healthier Blue Throat Chakra and will be better for it.</p>
<p><a href="http://reikibyrockie.blogspot.com/">Rockie </a>- Reiki Master.<br />
<a href="http://reikibyrockie.blogspot.com/">http://reikibyrockie.blogspot.com/</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>After searching through hundreds of images, Blue Fish, Blue Water by Tony Hammond was chosen to be the image on the Top Blue Blog&amp;#8217;s Welcome page. The totally blue fish works great on the page. The blue background in the image makes the water appear blue. 
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<p><span class="drop_cap">A</span>fter searching through hundreds of images, <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/8525214@N06/2195049808/">Blue Fish, Blue Water by Tony Hammond</a> was chosen to be the image on the Top Blue Blog&#8217;s Welcome page. The totally blue fish works great on the page. The blue background in the image makes the water appear blue. </p>
<p>Tony shot the image while visiting Sydney Aquarium in New South Wales Australia. He was walking through the aquarium when he saw his shot. Tony said, <strong>&#8220;All I did was point and shoot with the camera set on auto! This was my first time shooting through glass and I had no idea what the result would be!&#8221;</strong></p>
<p>Tony was using a Nikon D80.<br />
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)<br />
Aperture: f/9<br />
Focal Length: 200 mm</p>
<p>We know the result now, simply fantastic. The totally blue image is perfect for being the first image in the Top Blue Blog&#8217;s Gallery. </p>
<p>For more great photographs from Tony Hammond, <a href="http://flickr.com/people/8525214@N06/">visit his flickr page</a>.  </p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Welcome to the Top Blue Blog where we will be talking about and looking at all things blue. Blue is chosen as a favorite color above all other colors. Is your favorite color blue? Then this blog is for you!
The earth is a blue planet with a blue sky and blue ocean waters. Neptune and [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">W</span>elcome to the Top Blue Blog where we will be talking about and looking at <strong>all things blue</strong>. Blue is chosen as a favorite color above all other colors. Is your favorite color blue? Then this blog is for you!</p>
<p>The earth is a blue planet with a blue sky and blue ocean waters. Neptune and Uranus appear blue because of gases in their atmosphere. Blue stars are the hottest stars in the universe.</p>
<h3><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-13" title="Blue Colored Blocks" src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/bluebar2.jpg" alt="" width="13" height="169" />Blue is a Primary Color</h3>
<p><strong>Blue is a primary color in our society.</strong> In the RGB (red green blue) color system, it shares the spotlight with red and green. Being a primary color means that it can be mixed with other colors to make new ones. With colored light, Blue and Green make Cyan and Blue and Red make Pink or Magenta. Computer screens and TVs mix Blue, Red and Green pixels to create millions of colors.</p>
<h3>Blue Nature</h3>
<p><strong>Blue abounds in nature.</strong> People have worn blue clothes and painted with blue paint for centuries because of  blue pigment. A pigment is an insoluble substance that works in liquid as a paint or ink. Organic blue pigments include copper and indanthrone. Inorganic blue pigments include cobalt blue, prussian blue, and ultramarine.</p>
<p>During the course of this blog, we will be looking at <strong>blue creatures</strong> including:<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/8525214@N06/2195049808/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-12" title="Antony Chammond - Blue Fish, Blue Water" src="http://topblueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/antonychammondbluefish.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="171" /></a></p>
<p>Blue Birds<br id="kpmk15" />Blue Whales<br id="kpmk16" />Blue Fish<br id="kpmk17" />Blue Lobsters<br id="kpmk18" />Blue Cats<br id="kpmk19" />Blue Insects<br id="kpmk20" />Blue Reptiles</p>
<h3>Blues Music, Blues Groups</h3>
<p><strong>The music of the blues will be discussed as well as songs that mention blue.</strong> There is a musician named &#8220;Blue,&#8221; an English pop band named &#8220;Blue&#8221; and a whole slew of bands that use blue in the title including Blue Man Group, Blue Box, Blues Brothers, Moody Blues, Blues Traveler and Blue Nile.</p>
<h3>All Things Blue</h3>
<p>We will visit countries that have blue as a national color and look at politics use of the color. We will find cities, landmarks, and geographic areas with blue in the name.  We will look at companies with blue logos. You will read stories about psychology, mysticism, symbolism and religion all coming from <strong>a blue point of view</strong>. We will review movies, books and sports teams that have a relationship with blue. <br id="kpmk25" /><br id="kpmk28" /><span style="color: #33cccc;">Blue</span> <span style="color: #99ccff;">Blue</span> <span style="color: #000080;">Blue</span> <span style="color: #00ccff;">Blue</span> <span style="color: #008080;">Blue</span> <span style="color: #3366ff;">Blue</span> Blue <span style="color: #0000ff;">Blue</span> <br id="kpmk29" /><br id="kpmk30" />Yancey Grantham and<br id="kpmk31" /><strong>The Blue Team at Top Blue Blog</strong></p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Blount County, Alabama, USA – Blue Places – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>The Blue Ridge in Blount County, Alabama is to the East of Highway 231. The road that runs the ridge is called Garrett Road. If you are coming from the south, Wheeler Road turns into Garrett Road. From the North, Pitt Road turns into Garrett Road.
There is a Blue Ridge Road that runs West from [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>he Blue Ridge in Blount County, Alabama is to the East of Highway 231. The road that runs the ridge is called Garrett Road. If you are coming from the south, Wheeler Road turns into Garrett Road. From the North, Pitt Road turns into Garrett Road.</p>
<p>There is a Blue Ridge Road that runs West from Highway 79 up to the blue ridge and into Garrett Road.</p>
<p>It is easiest to get to the ridge from the North East or South sides, there are not any roads up the Eastern side of the blue ridge.</p>
<p>Blountsville is about five miles to the south of Blue Ridge in Blount County, Alabama. Lake Guntersville lies to the North about 15 miles.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Driving directions from Hunstsville Alabama to the Blue Ridge<br />
44.4 mi – about 1 hour 8 mins</p>
<p>1.	Head southeast on Madison St SE toward Gates Ave SW	-	0.7 mi<br />
2.	Continue on Whitesburg Dr S	-	4.9 mi<br />
3.	Turn right at Superior Ave SE	-	269 ft<br />
4.	Turn left at S Memorial Pkwy/US-231 S<br />
Continue to follow US-231 S     &#8211;          36.7 mi<br />
5.	Turn left at Blake Rd	-	0.7 mi<br />
6.	Turn right at Pitt Rd	-	1.2 mi</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Ski Lift in Los Angeles County, California, USA – Blue Place – Man Made</title>
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		<description>The Blue Ridge Ski Lift is part of the Mountain High Ski Resort which is right West of Wrightwood which is in the woods.
The Blue Ridge Ski Lift was built in 1947 by Frank Springer and Tom Triol and was the second chairlift in Southern California. The ski resort was renamed from Blue Ridge Ski [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>he Blue Ridge Ski Lift is part of the Mountain High Ski Resort which is right West of Wrightwood which is in the woods.</p>
<p>The Blue Ridge Ski Lift was built in 1947 by Frank Springer and Tom Triol and was the second chairlift in Southern California. The ski resort was renamed from Blue Ridge Ski Resort to Mountain High in 1975.<sup>1</sup> </p>
<p>There are two ski areas coming off of Blue Ridge now, Mountain High West and Mountain High East.  </p>
<p>According to the <a href="http://skiwrightwood.com">Ski Wrightwood web site</a>, Mountain High West Resort has a peak at 8,000 feet with 1000 feet of skiable vertical drop. Mountain High East Resort&#8217;s peak is a little higher on the Blue Ridge at 8,200 with 1600 feet of drop for skiing. </p>
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<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_181" class="footnote">Retrieved from <em>California Ski Library</em> Web site:<a href="http://www.skilibrary.com/wst_page6.html">http://www.skilibrary.com/wst_page6.html</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge Estates (subdivision) in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA – Blue Place – Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blue Ridge Estates in the city of Hoover is just off of Highway 65. It is just to the East of the Highway. The biggest cross street is Alford Avenue. Alford Avenue has an exit on Highway 65.
The city of Birmingham Alabama lies just to the North less than 10 miles away. 
If you look [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge Estates in the city of Hoover is just off of Highway 65. It is just to the East of the Highway. The biggest cross street is Alford Avenue. Alford Avenue has an exit on Highway 65.</p>
<p>The city of Birmingham Alabama lies just to the North less than 10 miles away. </p>
<p>If you look at Highway 65 you will see that Blue Ridge Estates is South of Lakeshore Parkway and North of Highway 31, also called Highway 3 or Montgomery Highway. </p>
<p>There may be two schools districts in the neighborhood. Hoover City School District seems to be in the Northern part with Jefferson County School District being on the Southern border. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Graham County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<description>When traveling in Graham County, Arizona, you might was to take your blue tour to the Blue Ridge. 
Driving directions from Tucson to Blue Ridge in Graham County, AZ
170 mi – about 3 hours 42 mins
1.	Head south on S Scott Ave toward E Broadway Blvd &amp;#8211; 151 ft
2.	Turn left at E Broadway Blvd &amp;#8211; 0.4 [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">W</span>hen traveling in Graham County, Arizona, you might was to take your blue tour to the Blue Ridge. </p>
<blockquote><p>Driving directions from Tucson to Blue Ridge in Graham County, AZ<br />
170 mi – about 3 hours 42 mins</p>
<p>1.	Head south on S Scott Ave toward E Broadway Blvd &#8211; 151 ft<br />
2.	Turn left at E Broadway Blvd &#8211; 0.4 mi<br />
3.	Turn right at AZ-210 E (signs for AZ-210 E) &#8211; 0.6 mi<br />
4.	Take exit 3 for Kino Pkwy &#8211; 0.4 mi<br />
5.	Turn right at S Kino Pkwy &#8211; 2.4 mi<br />
6.	Merge onto I-10 E via the ramp to El Paso &#8211; 90.2 mi<br />
7.	Take exit 352 for US-191 N toward Safford &#8211; 0.4 mi<br />
8.	Turn left at US-191 &#8211; 33.7 mi<br />
9.	Turn left at W 5th St &#8211; 0.5 mi<br />
10.	Continue on W Thatcher Blvd &#8211; 2.3 mi<br />
11.	Continue on W Main St/US-70<br />
Continue to follow US-70 &#8211; 12.1 mi<br />
12.	Turn left at Aravaipa Klondyke Rd/Klondyke Rd &#8211; 0.5 mi<br />
13.	Turn left at Siesta Del Retiro &#8211; 3.4 mi<br />
14.	Slight left at Aravaipa Klondyke Rd/W Klondyke Rd &#8211; 1.5 mi<br />
15.	Turn right at Et Ranch Rd &#8211; 10.0 mi<br />
16.	Turn left toward Aravaipa Klondyke Rd/W Klondyke Rd &#8211; 2.3 mi<br />
17.	Turn right at Aravaipa Klondyke Rd/W Klondyke Rd &#8211; 4.1 mi<br />
18.	Turn right &#8211; 2.6 mi<br />
19.	Turn right &#8211; 2.3 mi</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Blue Pine Lane, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, USA – Blue Place – Street</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, Blue Pine Lane is a nice short street or should I say &amp;#8220;lane.&amp;#8221; 
Almost completely surrounded by jasmine, jasmine road that is. Jasmine Hill Road is just to the East and Old Jasmine Hill Road is to the South and West. You can turn North onto Blue [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">N</span>estled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, Blue Pine Lane is a nice short street or should I say &#8220;lane.&#8221; </p>
<p>Almost completely surrounded by jasmine, jasmine road that is. Jasmine Hill Road is just to the East and Old Jasmine Hill Road is to the South and West. You can turn North onto Blue Pine Lane from Old Jasmine Hill Road. You can also turn South onto Blue Pine Lane from Blue Ridge Road. </p>
<p>Wetumpka Highway or Highway 231 is just to the West about 1/2 mile. </p>
<p>Blue Pine Lane is a nice tree lined street with large homes and most home have swimming pools. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Coconino County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blue Ridge in Coconino County, Arizona is between Highway 87 also called NF-10 to the West and Blue Ridge Reservoir to the East. 
Driving directions from Flagstaff, AZ to Blue Ridge
60.3 mi – about 1 hour 49 mins
Flagstaff, AZ
1.	Head west on I-40-BL/W Santa Fe Ave toward N Humphreys St
Continue to follow I-40-BL &amp;#8211; 0.6 mi
2.	Continue [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge in Coconino County, Arizona is between Highway 87 also called NF-10 to the West and Blue Ridge Reservoir to the East. </p>
<blockquote><p>Driving directions from Flagstaff, AZ to Blue Ridge<br />
60.3 mi – about 1 hour 49 mins</p>
<p>Flagstaff, AZ<br />
1.	Head west on I-40-BL/W Santa Fe Ave toward N Humphreys St<br />
Continue to follow I-40-BL &#8211; 0.6 mi<br />
2.	Continue on S Milton Rd	 &#8211; 0.9 mi<br />
3.	Turn right toward S Beulah Blvd &#8211; 449 ft<br />
4.	Turn left at S Beulah Blvd &#8211; 0.8 mi<br />
5.	Turn left at Lake Mary Rd &#8211; 53.6 mi<br />
6.	Turn left at AZ-87/CR-87 &#8211; 3.7 mi<br />
7.	Turn right at NF-751D &#8211; 0.6 mi</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Driving directions from Payson, AZ to Blue Ridge in Coconino County, AZ<br />
42.3 mi – about 55 mins</p>
<p>Payson, AZ<br />
1.	Head northeast on AZ-87/Beeline Hwy S toward E Frontier St<br />
Continue to follow AZ-87 &#8211; 41.7 mi<br />
2.	Turn right at NF-751D &#8211; 0.6 mi</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Road, Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, USA – Blue Place – Street</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>If you want to take a drive up Blue Ridge Road in Wetumpka, Alabama, then its easiest to take a right going East off of Highway 231 or the Wetumpka Highway. 
Blue Ridge Road goes up until it hits Haggerty Road. When you are first going up Blue Ridge, Westcott Drive is just off the [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">I</span>f you want to take a drive up Blue Ridge Road in Wetumpka, Alabama, then its easiest to take a right going East off of Highway 231 or the Wetumpka Highway. </p>
<p>Blue Ridge Road goes up until it hits Haggerty Road. When you are first going up Blue Ridge, Westcott Drive is just off the left or to the North. About midway through Blue Ridge Road is Old Jasmine Hill Road. You also cross Jasmine Hill Road. </p>
<p>There are two other streets off of Blue Ridge Road. Blue Pine Lane and Plantation Road are also connected to it. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Los Angeles County, California, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Just about and hour and a half away from Los Angeles California, this Blue Ridge sits away from all the excitement of the city. But it does have the excitement of a ski park with a lift called the Blue Ridge Ski Lift.
You can see this Blue Ridge ridge by traveling on Cerro Noroeste Road [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">J</span>ust about and hour and a half away from Los Angeles California, this Blue Ridge sits away from all the excitement of the city. But it does have the excitement of a ski park with a lift called the Blue Ridge Ski Lift.</p>
<p>You can see this Blue Ridge ridge by traveling on Cerro Noroeste Road also known as the Mil Potrero Highway. Blue Ridge is just to the West of Brush Mountain (7,048&#8242;). </p>
<p>To get to Cerro Noroeste Road from I-5, take the exit for Frazier Park, it is between Gorman and Lebec. It is about a 30 minutes drive from I-5. </p>
<p>From the road, the Blue Ridge is over 1000 feet higher than the road in certain places. The Blue Ridge is part of the Los Prades National Forest.</p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Reservoir in Coconino County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – Water</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Blue Ridge Reservoir is in the Coconino National Forest in Eastern Arizona. 
The trout fishing is said to be great in this skinny 8 miles worth of water. 
NF-95D Road runs along the East side dead ending at Hart Point. A little to the South you can take NF-9616Y Road then hike to Houston [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>he Blue Ridge Reservoir is in the Coconino National Forest in Eastern Arizona. </p>
<p>The trout fishing is said to be great in this skinny 8 miles worth of water. </p>
<p>NF-95D Road runs along the East side dead ending at Hart Point. A little to the South you can take NF-9616Y Road then hike to Houston Draw. </p>
<p>Bear Canyon is a the Southern most tip but that is only accessible by hiking. Turkey Pen Ridge, Long Draw, Queen Sabe Draw, and Battleground Ridge are all to the South of the Reservoir. </p>
<p>The Blue Ridge Reservoir is easiest to get to from the North. From the South it for 4WD country. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Estates (subdivision) in Blue Ridge, Elmore County, Alabama, USA – Blue Place – Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blue Ridge Estates is a subdivision in Blue Ridge, Alabama. It is East off of Highway 231 or Wetumpka Highway. It is just to the North of Willow Springs. 
It looks like it is one way in and one way out. The Canyon Road loops around in a circle with just one little side road. [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge Estates is a subdivision in Blue Ridge, Alabama. It is East off of Highway 231 or Wetumpka Highway. It is just to the North of Willow Springs. </p>
<p>It looks like it is one way in and one way out. The Canyon Road loops around in a circle with just one little side road. It is not connected with Blue Ridge Road or Jasmine Hill Road. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s on a steep hill just above the 200&#8242; line. This is just on the edge of the Blue Ridge. </p>
<p>The closest state park is the Fort Toulouse State Historical Park which is just Northwest up the Tallapoosa River. Blue Ridge Estates is above the flood plain. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Del Norte County, California, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blue Ridge in Del Norte County, California is in the Smith River National Recreation Area. 
The Smith River NRA has many recreational activities including camping, hiking, fishing and sight seeing.1
State road NF-16N18 travels around the Blue Ridge ridge going from the Southern area up the Eastern side. The Blue Ridge rises 200 feet up in [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge in Del Norte County, California is in the Smith River National Recreation Area. </p>
<p>The Smith River NRA has many recreational activities including camping, hiking, fishing and sight seeing.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p>State road NF-16N18 travels around the Blue Ridge ridge going from the Southern area up the Eastern side. The Blue Ridge rises 200 feet up in less than 500 feet climb to the top. It is very steep. </p>
<p>From atop the Blue Ridge you can look down to the East in the South Forth of the Smith River valley. </p>
<p>The closest town is Patrick Creek about 12 miles as the bird flies to the North. It is about 50 miles to drive it because of all the twists and turns as you follow the ridge lines. This blue adventure is not for the faint of heart, you might want a GPS on this one. Here are the directions from Patrick Creek to this Californian Blue Ridge. </p>
<blockquote><p>Driving directions from Patrick Creek to Blue Ridge ridge Del Norte, California<br />
21.1 mi – about 50 mins</p>
<p>1.	Head east on US-199 toward Patricks Creek Rd &#8211; 3.2 mi<br />
2.	Turn right at Little Jones Creek Rd/NF-17N05 &#8211; 0.9 mi<br />
3.	Slight left at NF-17N05	- 1.9 mi<br />
4.	Turn right to stay on NF-17N05 &#8211; 1.3 mi<br />
5.	Slight right to stay on NF-17N05 &#8211; 2.5 mi<br />
6.	Continue on Bear Basin Rd/NF-17N04/NF-17N29<br />
Continue to follow Bear Basin Rd &#8211; 3.0 mi<br />
7.	Slight right at NF-16N02 &#8211; 3.1 mi<br />
8.	Slight right to stay on NF-16N02 &#8211; 1.6 mi<br />
9.	Sharp left at NF-16N18 &#8211; 0.6 mi<br />
10.	Slight left to stay on NF-16N18 &#8211; 3.1 mi</p></blockquote>
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<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_166" class="footnote">Retrieved from <em>US Forest Service</em> Web site: <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers/recreation/smith-river/">http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers/recreation/smith-river/</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Colusa County, California, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>This Blue Ridge is to the North of Wilber Springs. There are not any paved roads going to the ridge. To the West of the ridge is Bear Valley Road and to the East is an unnamed mystery road. It goes up and loops back around and starts at Wilber Springs. It almost looks like [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>his Blue Ridge is to the North of Wilber Springs. There are not any paved roads going to the ridge. To the West of the ridge is Bear Valley Road and to the East is an unnamed mystery road. It goes up and loops back around and starts at Wilber Springs. It almost looks like the North side of Highway 16.</p>
<p>Blue Ridge in Colusa County California is North of Highway 20. Highway 20 is the road you take from I-5 at Williams to Clear Lake. You can see the Blue Ridge to the South of the Highway (20) as you are driving by.</p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Napa County, California, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:45:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Napa Valley is home to this Blue Ridge. Part of the Vaca Mountains, Mount Vaca is part of the ridge. Blue Ridge separates Napa Valley and Vacaville. Fairfield is to the South of Blue Ridge. The ridge is about 4 miles long. 
They call the end of the Blue Ridge, Signal Hill. Lake Curry is [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">N</span>apa Valley is home to this Blue Ridge. Part of the Vaca Mountains, Mount Vaca is part of the ridge. Blue Ridge separates Napa Valley and Vacaville. Fairfield is to the South of Blue Ridge. The ridge is about 4 miles long. </p>
<p>They call the end of the Blue Ridge, Signal Hill. Lake Curry is just to the West of Blue Ridge. </p>
<p>If you are a Blue Ridge hunter, this Blue Ridge is really hard to miss. Just take Blue Ridge Road, yes, that is right, this Blue Ridge has a road running all the way up and down it. Mix Canyon Road runs into Blue Ridge Road just to the North of Blue Ridge. It&#8217;s about 30 minutes </p>
<p>Gates Canyon Road changes into Blue Ridge Road on the Southern side.</p>
<p>Vacaville is also about 30 minutes away and it is the largest city around. It&#8217;s less than 11 miles from I-80. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Use Area in Howard County, Arkansas, USA – Blue Place – Area</title>
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		<description>The Blue Ridge Use Area in Arkansas is on the Northern tip of Dierks Lake. It is on the Eastern side of the Northern most finger. 
The Blue Ridge Park Recreation Area has camping with electric campsites and a dump station. There is also a boat ramp available. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>he Blue Ridge Use Area in Arkansas is on the Northern tip of Dierks Lake. It is on the Eastern side of the Northern most finger. </p>
<p>The Blue Ridge Park Recreation Area has camping with electric campsites and a dump station. There is also a boat ramp available. </p>
<p>Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of engineers, Blue Ridge Park is a great place to stay while at Dierks lake. </p>
<p>Dierks lake was completed in 1975 and was created for flood control, recreation, water supply and as a place for nature.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p>Here is a link to the <a href="http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/dierks/">Dierks Lake Web site</a>. </p>
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<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_158" class="footnote">Retrieved from the <em>US Army Corps of Engineers</em> Web site: <a href="http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/dierks/damandlake.htm">http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/dierks/damandlake.htm</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Shasta County, California, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<description>Blue Ridge in Western Shasta County is sitting in a pretty high crowd. Paradise Peak is part of the ridge, making up the Southern tip. Bully Choop Mountain is just to the West of Paradise Peak is almost 7000&amp;#8242; above sea level. 
This Blue Ridge can be seen from I-5, Southern Redding, Anderson, Cottonwood and [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge in Western Shasta County is sitting in a pretty high crowd. Paradise Peak is part of the ridge, making up the Southern tip. Bully Choop Mountain is just to the West of Paradise Peak is almost 7000&#8242; above sea level. </p>
<p>This Blue Ridge can be seen from I-5, Southern Redding, Anderson, Cottonwood and especially Igo and Ono. </p>
<p>This is just in Shasta county because on the other side of the ridge is Trinity County. There is a white knuckle road that goes along Blue Ridge called East County Line Road. Make sure you have plenty of gas, water and know how to drive a 4WD. </p>
<p>The North Fork of Cotton Creek flows from the top of Blue Ridge. This used to go down a creek called Rushing Creek but since they dammed it up at Rainbow Lake the Rushing Creek does not rush anymore. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Arkansas, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<description>This Blue Ridge is right off of Cave City Road. The power company has a substation on the Eastern side of the ridge and there is a tower on the Western side. 
Located 1 mile to the East of Highway 69. The turn off is about a mile past Cushman Arkansas. 
It is located in [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>his Blue Ridge is right off of Cave City Road. The power company has a substation on the Eastern side of the ridge and there is a tower on the Western side. </p>
<p>Located 1 mile to the East of Highway 69. The turn off is about a mile past Cushman Arkansas. </p>
<p>It is located in the Northeastern side of the state close to the town of Batesville. Blue Ridge in Arkansas is about 100 miles North of Little Rock Arkansas. </p>
<p>You can also get there from the North on Highway 69 from Mt. Pleasant, Stella, and Sage. </p>
<p>The biggest mountains around are Brooks Hill, Stewart Hill and Montgomery Hill. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Shasta County, California, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blue Ridge in Shasta County is not easy to get to by car. It is North of Redding and between I-5 and Bear Mountain. There are trials in the area but you will have to hike to get there. 
Blue Ridge is about 1 mile South of Lake Shasta. Lake Shasta&amp;#8217;s Ski Island is to [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge in Shasta County is not easy to get to by car. It is North of Redding and between I-5 and Bear Mountain. There are trials in the area but you will have to hike to get there. </p>
<p>Blue Ridge is about 1 mile South of Lake Shasta. Lake Shasta&#8217;s Ski Island is to the Northeast. Expect a long hard climb up steep slopes if you try to get to this Blue Ridge from Lake Shasta. If you park a houseboat on the shore and go for a hike, this is a great destination. You will really feel like you are out in the woods. </p>
<p>There is a rock quarry about 1 mile to the Northwest of Blue Ridge. They set off explosions regularly and the earthquake meters pick it up, they state that it is just a quarry explosion. </p>
<p>Bear Mountain is the tallest around and there is a fire watch tower on the top. Your best bet is getting to Blue Ridge from Shasta Lake or Bear Mountain Road to the South.<br />
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		<title>Blue Ridge Elementary School in Navajo County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – School</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blue Ridge Elementary School is in Lakeside, Arizona which is in the mid-Eastern side of the state. Lakeside is close to Pinetop and Show Low. 
The Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of the Blue Ridge Unified School District which has approximately 2,700 students. Blue Ridge Elementary School is the only elementary school in the [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge Elementary School is in Lakeside, Arizona which is in the mid-Eastern side of the state. Lakeside is close to Pinetop and Show Low. </p>
<p>The Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of the Blue Ridge Unified School District which has approximately 2,700 students. Blue Ridge Elementary School is the only elementary school in the district.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p>According to the <a href="http://www.ade.az.gov/srcs/ReportCards/56452006.pdf">Arizona State School Report Card</a>, they are doing a great job of teaching the kids. </p>
<p>There are 4 reviews on <a href="http://www.greatschools.net/school/parentReviews.page?id=1439&#038;state=AZ">GreatSchools.net</a> including this one from 2004:</p>
<blockquote><p>  5 out of 5 stars  Posted January 9, 2004</p>
<p>My children have attended other schools with a variety of principals. The principal really does make a big difference in the environment and Dr. Pullin is a key factor in this school being so incredible. He is visible, open, and he welcomes communication. He encourages and praises his teachers and the teachers are also very positive. He listens to the parents&#8217; concerns and his goal is to do all he can to help the parents and students feel comfortable and to be able to succeed.<br />
Submitted by Karen Hall, a parent</p></blockquote>
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<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_149" class="footnote">Retrieved from the <em>Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce</em> Web site: <a href="http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com/schools_.asp">http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com/schools_.asp</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Marlin County, California, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Cascade Canyon Preserve is home to this ridge of blue called Blue Ridge. 
Actually it is between the Whites Hill Preserve and the Cascade Canyon Preserve. Just to the North of San Francisco, you can on a good fog less day see this Blue Ridge from the Bay. 
Just to the West of Fairfax [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>he Cascade Canyon Preserve is home to this ridge of blue called Blue Ridge. </p>
<p>Actually it is between the Whites Hill Preserve and the Cascade Canyon Preserve. Just to the North of San Francisco, you can on a good fog less day see this Blue Ridge from the Bay. </p>
<p>Just to the West of Fairfax by about a mile, Blue Ridge is a bit over 1000&#8242; above sea level. Fairfax is under 200&#8242; above sea level. </p>
<p>There are not any paved roads that go to the ridge but there might be some dirt roads. </p>
<p>Just to the East of the Blue Ridge is Pams Blue Ridge. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Mountain in Navajo County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blue Ridge Mountain is in Navajo County, Arizona. Navajo County is in the mid-Eastern side of the state of Arizona. 
Closest to Pinetop-Lakeside, Blue Ridge Mountain is also close to Show Low. Blue Ridge Mountain is two miles to the Northeast of Pinetop_Lakeside. You can drive close to it by taking NF-187, and passing Springer [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge Mountain is in Navajo County, Arizona. Navajo County is in the mid-Eastern side of the state of Arizona. </p>
<p>Closest to Pinetop-Lakeside, Blue Ridge Mountain is also close to Show Low. Blue Ridge Mountain is two miles to the Northeast of Pinetop_Lakeside. You can drive close to it by taking NF-187, and passing Springer Mountain on your right, you will be driving around the Southern base of the mountain. You can also get to it by Sky Hi Road. </p>
<p>Blue Ridge Mountain stands at an elevation of 7656&#8242; above sea level. It rises from a base at about 7200&#8242; so it is about a 450&#8242; rise to the top. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Summit in Los Angeles County, California, USA – Blue Place – Man Made</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 20:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Blue Ridge Summit can be driven over or biked over on the Angeles Crest Highway, SR2 just outside of Wrightwood California. 
In the Field Guide to the San Gabriel Mountains, they have this to say about the Blue Ridge Summit:1
At the summit, on the north side of the road, is a large trailhead parking lot [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">B</span>lue Ridge Summit can be driven over or biked over on the Angeles Crest Highway, SR2 just outside of Wrightwood California. </p>
<p>In the Field Guide to the San Gabriel Mountains, they have this to say about the Blue Ridge Summit:<sup>1</sup></p>
<blockquote><p>At the summit, on the north side of the road, is a large trailhead parking lot for the Pacific Crest Trail complete with restrooms. Also on the north side is a nature trail circling Lightning Ridge with an incredible display of wildflowers for much of the year. To the southwest is Inspiration Point, a not-to-be-missed vista overlooking the East Fork of the San Gabriel River, Mt. Baldy and Mt. Baden-Powell. To the southeast is an electronic site and the Blue Ridge Road, the access for hiking Wright / Pine / Dawson / Baldy Mtns., the northern Devil&#8217;s Backbone Trail. </p></blockquote>
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<ol class="footnotes"><li id="footnote_0_195" class="footnote">Strong, J and Chester, T [1999, October] Retrieved from the Field Guide to the San Gabriel Mountains Web site: <a href="http://tchester.org/sgm/places/blue_ridge_summit.html">http://tchester.org/sgm/places/blue_ridge_summit.html</a></li></ol><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<description>This Blue Ridge is on the edge of greater Phoenix metroplex. It is on the Eastern side a little to the North of Apache Junction. 
This is easy to get to from Mesa, Scottsdale, Temple, Gilbert, and Chandler. Take Highway 60 East to the 202 which you want to go North on. Highway 202 is [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>his Blue Ridge is on the edge of greater Phoenix metroplex. It is on the Eastern side a little to the North of Apache Junction. </p>
<p>This is easy to get to from Mesa, Scottsdale, Temple, Gilbert, and Chandler. Take Highway 60 East to the 202 which you want to go North on. Highway 202 is also called the Red Mountain Freeway. Turn right or East on East Apache Trail. Take it until it turns into West Apache Trail. Watch for the light at North Apache Trail and be sure to go Northeast on North Apache Trail. Drive through Apache Junction. North Apache Trail is also Highway 88. </p>
<p>You can see the Blue Ridge from Lost Dutchman State Park. </p>
<p>Get closer by turning onto North Hackamore Road and go until it changes into North Packsaddle Road. Look to your left or West and you should see the Blue Ridge. It is right behind the ridge called Saddle Rock. Blue Ridge is taller raising above 2400&#8242; above sea level. </p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge Camp in Los Angeles County, California, USA – Blue Place – Man Made</title>
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		<description>The Blue Ridge Camp is at the top of the ridge along road NF-3N06. It is about 1000 feet to the Northwest of the Mountain High East Resort ski area. 
The camp is between the Pacific Crests Reservoirs along the Blue Ridge. 
You will drive past the Mountain High Ski Resort areas on the bottom [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">T</span>he Blue Ridge Camp is at the top of the ridge along road NF-3N06. It is about 1000 feet to the Northwest of the Mountain High East Resort ski area. </p>
<p>The camp is between the Pacific Crests Reservoirs along the Blue Ridge. </p>
<p>You will drive past the Mountain High Ski Resort areas on the bottom and then the Mountain High West Ski Resort on the top. </p>
<p>Driving directions from Wrightwood, CA to Blue Ridge Camp<br />
8.0 mi – about 18 mins</p>
<blockquote><p>Wrightwood, CA<br />
1.	Head northwest on CA-2 toward Cedar St. &#8211; 3.7 mi<br />
2.	Slight left at Angeles Crest Hwy &#8211; 1.8 mi<br />
3.	Turn left at NF-3N06 &#8211; 2.5 mi</p></blockquote>
<p>During the summer time the Blue Ridge area is great for bike riding and mountain bike daredevils.</p>
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		<title>Blue Ridge in Walker County, Alabama, USA – Blue Place – Geographic Feature</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yancey Grantham</dc:creator>
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		<description>Walker County is the home to this Blue Ridge geographic feature. Rising above sea level at about 440&amp;#8242; this Blue Ridge looks over Savage Hollow. Gayosa Mountain is just to the East. 
There are not any marked roads to the ridge which is in this circle area. Starting at the railroad at in the North, [...]</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">W</span>alker County is the home to this Blue Ridge geographic feature. Rising above sea level at about 440&#8242; this Blue Ridge looks over Savage Hollow. Gayosa Mountain is just to the East. </p>
<p>There are not any marked roads to the ridge which is in this circle area. Starting at the railroad at in the North, Blanton Lane goes around the East side connecting with Dixie Springs Road which goes across the bottom then back up the Western side. Turn onto Blanton Road to go from the West side back up to the railroad tracks and meeting with Blanton Lane. </p>
<p>There are a lot of dirt roads in the area. When you look at the satellite image of the area, all the trees are planted in rows. </p>
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		<description>In the mountains North of Los Angeles, in the Northern part of the mountains is a ridge called Blue Ridge. 
It is South of Highway 138 and closest to the town of Wrightwood. It is South of Highway 2 also called Big Pines Highway and also called Angles Crest Scenic Byway.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop_cap">I</span>n the mountains North of Los Angeles, in the Northern part of the mountains is a ridge called Blue Ridge. </p>
<p>It is South of Highway 138 and closest to the town of Wrightwood. It is South of Highway 2 also called Big Pines Highway and also called Angles Crest Scenic Byway.</p>
<p>Blue Ridge is the ridge you see to the South when you are in the city of Wrightwood</p>
<p>The road that runs to this Blue Ridge in Los Angeles County is NF-3N06. It is only about three and a half miles off of Highway 2. So if you are taking the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, turn Southeast about five and a half mile out of Wrightwood onto NF-3N06, total trip time should be less than an hour from Wrightwood. NF-3N06 runs the ridge line so the view is fantastic. </p>
<p>This is the only Blue Ridge off of the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway. </p>
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