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My Name is PatN and I'm a Homemade Gravy Addict"

OK gang.  Here's a challenge for you.  I need to lose 7 lbs by March for a trip.  And I need RECIPES!  I figure I usually consume about 2,000 - 2,400 calories a day and I'm not sure what my fat intake is.  Help me learn how to cook normal   Thes …

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Newt Gingrich Cleared! (Of Ethics Violation)

Remember the uproar regarding Newt's "ethics violations?" In brief, David Bonior brought 75 ethics charges against Newt, 74 which were found to have no merit whatsoever (and people say that Ken Starr is on a "witch hunt?").

Better Than Sex Beef Short Ribs

This is a recipe I got from Chef Rocco Whalen who can be found in his kitchen at a funky, mid/upscale eatery called 'Farenheit' in Tremont, OH, a 'burb of Cleveland. This is NOT a recipe for the beginner cook.  Getting the mirin and sake reduced by 1/2 and getting the remain …

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Recipe Challenge - $35: Feed a Family of Three for a Week

Anyone who's been to the grocery store lately knows that prices have sky-rocketed.  And for people on a budget, that...combined with the high gas prices...means tightening the belt in other areas.  Much needed entertainment, bills, and clothes for the kids may suffer. I …

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An Update on that Ridiculous 10,000,000 Word Sentence

After a late start and a change of topic, I have managed to get to about 5,500 words in about five days and have discovered that I can actually write a little over 1,000 words in an hour.

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I'm Pissed Off at my Party: A Rant Against Romney

Did the Republican Party learn NOTHING four years ago?  It's mind-boggling to me how we have a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.  6 months ago, we had the 2012 election pretty well locked up.  Now, that's not looking so sure.  Why?  Bec …

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One Boy USO

8-year-old Cody Jackson has earned the nickname of the "One Boy USO" by giving back to the Soldiers who give their all for the country.

Anonymous Hacks Stratfor

Anonymous has struck again, this time hacking their way into Stratfor's database.

What the Military Taught Me

On September 11, 2001, the teacher wheeled the television into the classroom. It had been the first time I had ever seen the teacher spontaneously bring it in mid-lesson. I thought we were going to be watching a surprise movie.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Five

In this exhaustive series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Five, the final article of the Newsvine Code of Honor. Article five of the Code of Honor first appeared in the 2008 revision.

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North Korea Leader Kim Jong Il Has Died - WSJ.com

SEOUL—Kim Jong Il, the dictator who used fear and isolation to maintain power in North Korea and the threat of nuclear weapons to menace his neighbors and the U.S., has died, North Korean state television reported early Monday. His death opens a new and potentially dangero …

Senate Passes Payroll Tax Cut Compromise | Fox News

WASHINGTON –  The Senate on Saturday approved a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut, virtually ensuring another partisan fight early next year over President Obama's favored tax break while teeing up a separate battle over a controversial pipeline.  The  …

Dept. of Labor: Public School Teachers Are Highest Paid State Workers; Compensation Doubles the Average in Private Industry | CNSnews.com

Public school teachers receive greater average hourly compensation in wages and benefits than any other group of state and local government workers and receive more than twice as much in average hourly wages and benefits as workers in private industry, accordi …

The Code of Honor Explained: Article Four

In this ongoing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Four, which governs the proper methods for posting articles and seeds on Newsvine, as well as moderating your column. Many comments led to the formation of the rules of …

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Three

In this continuing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Three, which governs the proper methods for presenting information on Newsvine, covering such topics as headlines, clipping, tags, news types and classification.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Two

In this continuing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Two, which is essentially a prohibition on advertising, but not just advertising in the traditional sense.

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Anonymous-Message to the American People

A hacktivism group known as Anonymous has released yet another message...this one slightly more provocative than the others.

The Code of Honor Explained: Article One

This is not an attempt to claim or assume any authority on Newsvine, and should not be construed as such. Rather, it is written with the goal of clarifying what I see everyday - misconceptions about the meaning and application of the First Article of the Newsvine Code of Honor.

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Cenk Uygur: MSNBC 'mistakes their mandate,' does 'great disservice' to viewers

Cable news network MSNBC has, in recent years, positioned itself as a liberal alternative to the conservative Fox News Channel — a strategy that’s paid off to a degree, earning them scores of regular viewers among Democrats. But beneath their firmly cemented establis …

Got $30? Make a Soldier Smile for Christmas - Care Package Tips

The holiday shopping season is upon us. While we're all running around, wondering what to get that picky teenage niece or grandpa who says he "doesn't need anything"...I'd like to ask you all to please remember our troops serving overseas this season.  Many will be celebrati …

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Occupy Des Moines stage flash mobs in malls

Occupy Des Moines demonstrators tried to take their message to Black Friday shoppers at three malls on Friday, hoping to add some holiday cheer to their anti-Wall Street protests.

Perception Based Newsvine Suspensions. Right or Wrong?

As many of you know, I was recently suspended for a week for what the moderator who issued the suspension freely admitted wasn't a violation of CoH.  The moderator went on to say that my comment "toted the line" of CoH and that the suspension was due to past history, previou …

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Unemployed? Go to North Dakota

Unemployment is a national problem in the U.S., but you wouldn't know that if you travel through North Dakota. The state's unemployment rate hovers around 3 percent, and "Help Wanted" signs litter the landscape of cities such as Williston in the same way "For Sale" signs populat …

Occupy Denver protesters try to storm conference of conservative bloggers - The Denver Post

Protesters who said they are part of Occupy Denver made two attempts to disrupt a conservative blogger conference Friday at a downtown Denver hotel. During their first disruption at the Crowne Plaza Hotel one man was led away in handcuffs, witnesses said. Information about th …

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  • Holy Vessel Disappears From Church Housing Occupy Wall Street Protesters

    When the Rev. Bob Brashear prepared for Sunday services at West Park Presbyterian Church on West 86th Street, he noticed parts of the bronze baptismal font were gone.

  • Chuck Norris: My endorsement for president

    I’m tired of watching our country being torn to shreds by those who think the answer is more government debt and control. I’m tired of being in bondage to a tax system that robs U.S. citizens like the king of England did before the Revolution.

  • Newt Gingrich Cleared! (Of Ethics Violation)

    Remember the uproar regarding Newt's "ethics violations?" In brief, David Bonior brought 75 ethics charges against Newt, 74 which were found to have no merit whatsoever (and people say that Ken Starr is on a "witch hunt?").

  • Better Than Sex Beef Short Ribs

    This is a recipe I got from Chef Rocco Whalen who can be found in his kitchen at a funky, mid/upscale eatery called 'Farenheit' in Tremont, OH, a 'burb of Cleveland. This is NOT a recipe for the beginner cook.  Getting the mirin and sake reduced by 1/2 and getting the remain …

  • Recipe Challenge - $35: Feed a Family of Three for a Week

    Anyone who's been to the grocery store lately knows that prices have sky-rocketed.  And for people on a budget, that...combined with the high gas prices...means tightening the belt in other areas.  Much needed entertainment, bills, and clothes for the kids may suffer. I …