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The Mitt Romney Conundrum

After a rough week starting with his devastating Iowa loss, Mitt Romney is faced with one heck of a dilemma. Nearly a week has passed since his Iowa defeat to baptist minister and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, and things have not gotten better.

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Groups Now Have Ads! I Think.

Strolling in and checking on my Breaking News group today, I stumbled on something I had never seen before on a group page. An ad! (See picture to the right) Admitted, I'm ecstatic of the progression, but I have a few a few questions:

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Artist Profile: The Gutter Twins

It is most likely that you haven't heard of them. Yet. However, if there is one new rock collaboration to look forward to in 2008 it would be The Gutter Twins.

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The Greenest in the Greenhouse: December

Back in August, Brandon Kiser started a series, 'The Greenest of the Greenhouse', which featured new members still in, well, the Greenhouse.

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Upcoming 2008 Albums At A Glimpse

In 2008, entertainment is poised to have an excellent year. From film to Broadway, all the divertissements are at the starting line waiting to go. Yet, most peoples bets lay within the music genre.

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Gratutities Suck: Why I'm Never Tipping Again; And Neither Should You

Let's face it, we all have worked at some point in our lives. Whether we have done homework, worked at a fast food restaurant or we are the CEO of Apple. We have worked.

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Breaking: Fidel Castro Suggests He May Not Retain Power in Cuba

Fidel Castro, the political leader of Cuba suggested in an open letter read on Cuban TV that he will most likely give up his post as leader and the duties going along with it.

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A Newsvine Experiment: The Top 10 Bands of All Time.

It has been decided. The nominees were appointed, they then broken down into the Final 32, then voted on. Now, the top 10 have been decided. I have to admit, it starts with twists and turns, but then levels out.

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Gun Free Zones and the Ketchup Bottle

The shooting last week at Westroads Mall in Omaha joins a list of shooting with a common denominator. It is a long and tragic list:

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A Newsvine Experiment: Who Are The Top 10 Greatest Bands of All Time? Part 3 - The Final 32

The other day, voting began for Newsvine's Top 10 Greatest Bands of All Time. Because of so many nominations, I had to cut them into to groups the only allow 3 of the 15 in each group to proceed. Well, those groups have been narrowed down and here are the results: Group 1

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A Newsvine Experiment: Who Are The Top 10 Greatest Bands of All Time? Part 2 - The Voting Begins!

Now that all of the nominations have been sent in here, It is time to begin the voting on 'The Greatest Bands of All-Time'! Here's how it will go down:

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A Newsvine Experiment: Who Are The Top 10 Greatest Bands of All Time?

In honor of the 5th anniversary of my original Top 10 Greatest Bands of All Time article, I'm leaving it up to Newsvine to tell the world who the greatest bands are this time. Here's how my list went down: 10. The Doors 9. Van Halen 8. The Police 7. U2

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A Newsvine Experiment: Who Do You Support For President?

As the 2008 presidential election approaches, the time has come to pick the candidate you support. On the republican side, you have the following: (In no specific order) •Rudy Giuliani •Mitt Romney

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Please, Don't Burn Your House Down

Before you all wake up on Thanksgiving morning, put on our favorite sweater and the pants that are just a little too loose, here's just a little warning and enlightenment for you to chew on. (No pun intended.)

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Police: Ky. Man Used Stapler to Rob Shop

A man wearing a ski mask used a stapler to hold up an eastern Kentucky ice cream store — and briefly got away with $175, authorities said.

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How America May Be A Slave To The Middle East - And Our Chance To Break Free

As many of us know, seldom has gas run any higher than it is today. Hurricane Katrina just over 2 years ago caused prices to spike, almost 3 and a half dollars in many places; possibly higher. Now, we are faced with another price jump, this time not even caused by a disaster.

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Presidential Candidate Tom Tancredo Creates Ad Depicting A Terrorist Attack

Tom Tancredo, a republican presidential candidate, is preparing to release his new TV ad depicting a terrorist walking into a mall, placing a backpack by a bench and walking away to the sound of a loud explosion.

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The Top 10 Blogs On The Internet

The title may be misleading, but that won't stop you from reading on will it? Good.

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Kentucky Governor Election Nearly Wrapped Up By Democrat

Ernie Fletcher, the republican incumbent of the Kentucky governors race, may be out of a job tomorrow. Steve Beshear, his democratic rival is harnessing many of the votes and wrapping up his win.

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Al Sharpton: Liar

Recently, in West Virginia a horrendous news story broke of the vicious assault, torture, rape, and kidnapping of 20 year old Megan Williams.

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Semi-Inevitable: Why Hillary Clinton Is Still A Possible Lock For The Democratic Nomination.

It's no secret that Hillary Clinton took a beating at the last Democratic presidential debate, but was it enough to make her drop her one way to ticket to the White House on the fastest train in town? My answer: Yes, but loom at this.

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Attention Newsvine: Give Me An MSNBC TV Spot!

Think about it: Brandon Kiser, a 15 year old 'viner on TV representing Newsvine. Not only will it show the diversity of what Newsvine can offer, but it will also let me give a "shout-out" to my homies.

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What Happened to Halloween?

During one of my traditional Halloween rituals, I noticed something that I have always hoped wouldn't come true. (OK, it's been true for a while, but I've buried my head in the sand about it.) Nobody wears real Halloween costumes anymore! Allow me to elaborate:

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