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Vineacity - How do I earn that last branch?
Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:16 PM EST
I have been a member since 9/2008 and have slowly collected all but one of the "limbs" on my vine. The very top right limb has eluded me. How does one earn Random Act of Vineness: Earned for exceptional moment of greatness on Newsvine? What consti …
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George Lucas Blames 'Star Wars' Critics for Killing Series
Seeded on Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:42 AM EST (MSN)
For any fans awaiting future "Star Wars" films from George Lucas, it's going to be a long wait. The creator of the famed series says he's not going to make any more of these movies and that he's essentially retiring. And for that he blames the harsh feedback from certain fans.
POLL - Made in America?
Sat Dec 3, 2011 1:10 AM EST
You are at the store and there on the shelf are two versions of the product you are looking for. Both products are of similar quality. The cheaper one was made in China, the more expensive one was made in America. Which one do you buy?
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Same-sex marriage stays on hold for Prop. 8 appeal
Seeded on Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:19 PM EDT (Latest Articles)
A federal appeals court refused today to let same-sex marriages resume in California while it considers the constitutionality of a 2008 ballot measure that defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
Gay Marriage With Chinese Characteristics
Seeded on Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:43 PM EST (Slate)
A visit to a Shanghai fake-marriage market, where lesbians and gay men meet to find a husband or wife.
Tom Delay Sentenced to Prison
Seeded on Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:56 PM EST ()
DeLay Convicted Of Money Laundering, Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering
The CIA Wants You
Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:10 AM EST
Is it just me or maybe the part of the country I live in but has anyone else noticed a lot of commercials on TV recruiting for jobs at the CIA? The commercials I have seen look like ads for perfume or possibly a new brand of designer clothing, at first.
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Justices hear arguments in the case Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the Proposition 8 (or the California Marriage Protection Act) case
Seeded on Sat Dec 4, 2010 12:47 AM EST (C-Span)
Monday Dec 6th, watch live coverage of the 9th Circuit hearing an appeal of an August ruling by U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker. The second hour will be spent discussing whether the gay marriage ban violates equal protection rights.
What Are You Thankful For This Thanksgiving?
Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:18 AM EST
Happy Thanksgiving to all. A yearly tradition at many homes is to go around the table at Thanksgiving and each person say what they are most thankful for. If you care to share your thoughts here, that would be great.
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Prop8 Cover Guys: Paul Katami & Jeff Zarrillo
Seeded on Tue Oct 26, 2010 4:30 PM EDT ()
Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo never set out to make history or be a part of it on such a large scale. But that's just what's happening.
POLL: Is Social Security Welfare?
Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:04 AM EDT
I had a heated email debate this weekend with a friend of mine about Social Security. One sticking point was whether or not Social Security is actually welfare. What do you think and why?
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9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear Prop8 case on December 6 at 10 a.m
Seeded on Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:26 PM EDT ()
Separate is never equal, and under Prop. 8, California distinguishes its residents into four separate and unequal groups:
State attorney launches bizarre Internet war on openly gay college student
Seeded on Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:13 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
An assistant state attorney general for Michigan has created a blog devoted to discrediting the University of Michigan's student body president, who is openly gay.
POLL: What Is Your Favorite Season?
Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:28 PM EDT
What is your favorite season of the year and more importantly, why?
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Judge to 'Ground Zero mosque' imam: Clean up health violations at tenement or face big fines
Seeded on Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:06 PM EDT (NY Daily News)
A New Jersey judge Wednesday ordered the imam behind the Ground Zero mosque to quickly deal with health and safety violations at a tenement he owns - or face big fines.
Trends: Sports Cars Go Electric
Seeded on Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:24 PM EDT ()
Interesting trends are developing in the world of battery electric vehicles. On one side of the performance and cost scale are tiny city EVs like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the Th!nk from Norway.
On Prop 8, it's the evidence, stupid
Seeded on Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:01 AM EDT (CNN)
In politics, anything goes: Vague, sinister comments about same-sex marriage threatening children or undermining the sanctity of heterosexual marriage were prevalent during the Prop 8 campaign.
NBC Hits New Low With "Outsourced" Sitcom w/POLL
Sat Sep 4, 2010 5:57 PM EDT
I've been seeing an advertisement for a new sitcom on NBC called "Outsourced". I admit I have not read anything about it. Just going on gut reaction to the advertising I think it is in very poor taste to air a comedy show based on the premise of outsourcing.
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Noted anti-global-warming scientist reverses course
Seeded on Wed Sep 1, 2010 12:53 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
With scientific data piling up showing that the world has reached its hottest-ever point in recorded history, global-warming skeptics are facing a high-profile defection from their ranks.
Court says gay couples can't divorce in Texas
Seeded on Wed Sep 1, 2010 12:10 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
DALLAS – Gay couples legally married in other states cannot get a divorce in Texas, where same-sex marriage is banned, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
*UPDATE - Prop8 overturned*California gears up for ruling on same-sex marriage
Seeded on Wed Aug 4, 2010 9:26 AM EDT (CNN)
A federal judge in California is expected to issue his ruling Wednesday on whether the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
10 affordable ways to add a little more 'cozy' to your home.
Seeded on Mon Aug 2, 2010 5:18 PM EDT (MSN)
Just because you can't afford a new dream home doesn't mean you can't love where you live. These updates are worth every penny...For a grand or less, MSN Real Estate has pinpointed some worth-every-penny updates.
Argentina to legalise same-sex marriage
Seeded on Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:21 PM EDT (Guardian Unlimited)
Despite church-led protests, country to become first in South America to allow gay couples to wed after senate passes bill
Presbyterian leaders approve gay clergy policy
Seeded on Thu Jul 8, 2010 11:12 PM EDT (AP)
Presbyterian leaders voted Thursday to allow non-celibate gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy, approving the first of two policy changes that could make their church one of the most gay-friendly major Christian denominations in the U.S.
Fairfax High's prom queen is a guy
Seeded on Mon May 24, 2010 3:09 PM EDT (The L.A. Times)
Sergio Garcia, an openly gay student, beats out the female candidates. His campaign started out as a bit of a stunt, but it ended up generating dialogue about gender roles on the L.A. campus.
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Vineacity - How do I earn that last branch?
I have been a member since 9/2008 and have slowly collected all but one of the "limbs" on my vine. The very top right limb has eluded me. How does one earn Random Act of Vineness: Earned for exceptional moment of greatness on Newsvine? What consti …
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