A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962)

Karaoke Killing

A 23-year-old Malaysian man was killed on Thursday night after reportedly enraging other customers who felt that he "hogged the microphone" at what Malaysia's Star Online described as "a coffeeshop-cum-karaoke outlet" in the town of Sandakan, on the island of Borneo.

6 Techniques for Remembering Dreams

Even though I remember a lot of my dreams, I tend to get hung up on the ones I don't remember. I'll sit up in my bed, trying my best to remember what I dreamt before it fades away.

First Snow

The first snow glistened lightly, shrouding the lifeless ground. Flakes fell and spiraled sprightly. Lacelike layers gently crowned the naked trees, stiff and brittle, skeleton branches dared move little, for fear of breaking morning's silence profound.

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State tapped to provide nation's Christmas tree in '09

Gov. Janet Napolitano isn't the only Arizona fixture heading to Washington, D.C.

Beware this Hate Group maybe coming to your town soon !

The Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka Kansas which is 80 percent Phelps Family members.The church slogan's are God Hates America and God Hates Fags.The Church Pickets anything from military funerals to cheerleaders funerals and High schools .They believe God Hates America This is …

Writers Block

Normally I write about two or so articles a day and post to my blogs or community web sites and I fear writers block is getting nearer and nearer.

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Old-School Blues

Around the holidays, we all get nostalgic. Remembering things from the past that are gone forever -- until we bring our memories back to life. So, reminisce with me, go back in time and re-create a few of your favorite old school memories.

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Remember when crowds flocked to downtown Flint for holiday shopping

This article brought back memories for me. I was just writing an article for Newsvine on this very topic. And this article jogged my memory of growing up in Flint, Michigan.

Yesterday Was National Heritage Day: The First National Holiday for Native Americans

Yesterday, we celebrated Native Americans in our first national holiday: National Heritage Day. National Heritage Day, which was signed into law recently by President Bush, has not been highlighted as it should have been.

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National heritage day honors American Indians Friday, November 28th

The Friday after Thanksgiving is now Native American Heritage Day. The purpose: to pay tribute to Native Americans for their many contributions to the United States.

What to Expect in '09 (My Predictions)

More mass layoffs More bank failures More announcements of more government assistance The failure of at least 1 of the Big 3 auto makers War in Pakistan Potentially nuclear detonations somewhere in the world

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Gay-Bashin' Westboro Baptist Church Punks Out of Glendale, AZ Picket; WBC: 0 / Counterprotesters: >1,000

WBC's site stated that church members would be present from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on November 22, 2008. There were at least a thousand, happy-go-lucky counterprotesters on site, but zero WBC members. As time wore on, it became apparent that WBC had punked out.

Worried About Thanksgiving Fights with Right-Wing Family Members?

How to counter 10 of the most common myths conservatives believe about progressives. 1. Liberals hate America. 2. Liberals want to leave us defenseless in the face of evildoers around the world. 3. Liberals hate the free market. 4. Liberals hate our troops.

An Important Health Tip for Everyone. Read in Good Health!

This is my Good News Wednesday contribution. It is, initially, not pleasant. But I guarantee that you will be glad that you read it. It could save your life.

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Naked Bicycling Ruled Protected Speech in Portland

A Portland man was cleared of indecent exposure charges last Wednesday.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's sweeps to get fresh scrutiny by U..S. Justice Department?

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's crackdown on illegal immigrants could get greater scrutiny from federal investigators under President-elect Barack Obama's administration, criminal-justice experts say.

Nepal "Buddah Boy" Returns To Jungle To Meditate

KATMANDU, Nepal — A Nepalese teenager revered by many as a reincarnation of Buddha has returned to the jungle to meditate after emerging for less than two weeks, officials said Saturday.

Meet The Elitist, Opera-Loving, Latte-Lapping, Obama-Supporting Doggie

This is Eddie Haskell, my politically correct mutt. Every morning, we go out for our walk so that he can do his daily ritual: the important bathroom break, the trip to Starbucks and the daily meet and greet with all of Downtown Phoenix's tourists and interesting folks.

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A Practical Look at Chapter 11 For General Motors -- Analysis From Leading Economists

"First, financing must be available during the restructuring.... Second, the financing must aim to minimise the risk the company remains passive and continues wasting resources.... Third, the GM bankruptcy must avoid setting off a costly chain reaction of other bankruptcies.

The Incarnation of Isabella

This is from a chapter from my book-in-process, "Life In Reverse." The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Incarnation Isabella writes in her journal:

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A Quick and Dirty Copyright, Plagiarism and "Write Article" Primer

Because I consistently see people post material which is in direct violation of Newsvine's User Agreement -- a contract you agree to abide by when you sign up as a Newsvine Member -- and due to the fact that so many people get defensive when they find out they're infringing on an …

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Study: Ex-Guantanamo Prisoners, Cleared of Crimes, Permanently Scarred

Detainees released from U.S. detention in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba and Afghanistan live shattered lives as a result of U.S.

President of Earthjustice on Being the Earth's Lawyer Under Obama

Trip Van Noppen is the president of Earthjustice, one of the largest non-profit public interest law firms "dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment." As Barack  …

Anti-war veterans deploy 4,171 toy soldiers at gas station [VIDEO]

In a daring guerrilla raid earlier this fall, members of the Los Angeles chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) infiltrated a local gas station to deploy a battalion of 4171 toy soldiers, together with a sign reading, "Price of Gas: 4171 U.S. Soldiers."

Glenn Beck Accosted At Wendy's: "You Racist Bigot!"

Conservative personality Glenn Beck was accosted at his local Wendy's Saturday night, he said Monday on his radio show.

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