On Easter Sunday, my mother fell down the steps to her garage and broke both of her ankles. The right ankle is a hairline fracture, so it is not so big a concern. The left ankle, however, is shattered and will require surgery to fix. My mother is 65. Pleas …
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The betting site Intrade gives Republicans a better than 50% chance of taking control of the U.S. Senate after the November elections. After picking up seven Senate seats in 2010 — including Scott Brown’s victory in the Massachusetts special election — the GOP n …
Just wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter. I brought you a present too!
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Imagine an Internet on which haters didn't hate. Where there were no mean commenters, no stories that hurt people's pretty little feelings. Everyone would virtually hug at the end of a day, congratulate themselves for a job well done, even if that job was essentially just PR, a …
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Now, the emergence in India of a particularly nasty form of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which renders even the last-resort drugs obsolete, could bring about an era of unstoppable infections. To contain the bacteria, South Asian governments must quickly reform their public he …
Remember when George Zimmerman's attorney made the media rounds insisting that his client really did feel threatened by Trayvon Martin and suffered a broken nose and a gash to the head as a result of the scuffle that preceded George Zimmerman shooting and killing the unarmed Tr …
The American Civil Liberties Union released records Tuesday obtained from the FBI that it said showed the bureau's San Francisco division used its Muslim outreach efforts to collect intelligence on religious activities protected by the Constitution.
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) on Wednesday morning was asked to leave the House floor after removing his suit jacket to reveal a "hoodie," then putting the hood of his sweatshirt on his head to protest the Trayvon Martin killing in Florida.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has scheduled a procedural vote Monday on legislation to repeal billions of dollars in tax breaks for the largest oil companies.
U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens are expressly excluded from section 1022 of the NDAA. The law applies only to a narrow category of foreign al Qaeda members who participate in planning or conducting attacks against the United States and are "captured in the course of ho …
Next week the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the lawsuits challenging the Affordable Care Act. But is it really the “case of the century,” as pundits have started calling it?
The American Bankers Association (ABA) and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) on Thursday called on Senate leaders not to take up legislation that would expand the ability of credit unions to lend to small businesses.
The U.S. military has unveiled its newest approach to crowd control, the Active Denial System, a heat ray that sends out a high-frequency electromagnetic ray. People hit with the ray feel an intense, unbearable heat. The military touts the ray's "far-ranging" capabilities …
Noah, an orange and white tabby, began obsessing over his owner’s head last year.
It is an irony of our current national malaise that Republican politicians consider themselves, and tend to be uncritically regarded by the media, as "strong" on issues like national security and fiscal responsibility. But reality is otherwise; on closer examination, their stre …
Denver Zoo polar bears Lee and Cranbeary are getting along great just in time for breeding season. After smelling, hearing and seeing each other behind-the-scenes, they were recently allowed into the same yard at the same time for a formal introduction.
The Republican "War on Women" ® continues, this time in Georgia where eight state senators walked out in protest over more asinine legislation which looks like it'll soon be law..
With some results still yet to come in, reports confirm that at least 55 towns in Vermont approved municipal resolutions calling for an end to big money's dominance in US politics and calling for a Constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court's 'Citizens United' decisi …
Now, we are now entering what Washington calls "the silly season," a presidential election year where serious governance falls by the wayside.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) expressed raw frustration from the Senate floor Wednesday night accusing his GOP colleagues of throwing roadblocks in front of the highway bill which has been pending in the Senate since early February.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, I have officially raised an offspring and he has left his nest. Much to my surprise, on February 15th I was called home at lunch on an emergency basis by my husband. He had gone to work at 8 but didn't feel well, so he left and was home at …
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Here are the hairy members of the family. I like them the best sometimes! Dakota came into our lives in October of 2011 as an 8-week-old puppy and has been with us ever since. A friend of my son's brought her over and told us it was our house or the shelter, so …
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I came home from work today and was met with some earth shattering news. Somehow I am the father a seven year old boy. It floored me. I had to sit down. How am I going to live up to this responsibility? Work is slow and the cost of raising a child is astronomical. I was a mess. …
The chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) on Wednesday refused to “walk back” claims that the Republican “war on women” was as fictional as a “war on caterpillars.” In a interview that last week, Bloomberg TV’s Al Hunt&nb …
" A 6-year-old boy helping his father on a landscaping job during school vacation was killed Tuesday after getting pulled into a wood chipper, state police said."
On Easter Sunday, my mother fell down the steps to her garage and broke both of her ankles. The right ankle is a hairline fracture, so it is not so big a concern. The left ankle, however, is shattered and will require surgery to fix. My mother is 65. Pleas …
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Just stopping to say hello and visit an old friend. :)
Holly,
Thanks so much for joining our little tent Occupation here at newsvine. We need to have a potluck soon!
Loved the post of your Furamily. Just two weeks ago, I lost my little Doxie, Wiggle Puppy. Am slowly working on her memorial post.
You hug that furamily for me!
o'stephanie
Making my rounds to all my listed friends here on Newsvine to wish you all happiness this coming new year and many more to come!
Penn 2012 and beyond!
Happy New Year, Holly!
— Neetu M.
Thanks for accepting my friend invite, Holly.
— Neetu M.
Happy Holidays, Holly! Sticking with tradition. ;)
I too am raising a teenager and a tween! I enjoyed my first visit to your column and will stop by again soon.
— Neetu M.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Holly. ;)
I always come by to wish you some sort of happy holiday. So, Happy Halloween, Holly. :)
Hi Holly,
Your very personal story about your teenage pregnancy was real and courageous. I hope I can be your friend.
Hi Hon, just a quick note to say hi, and say to keep up the good work, and wish there was a lot more good people, like you on the vine.
Holly: what happened to getting us your mom's Ham Loaf recipe? We're waiting! *and did I mention I'm hungry?*
;D
— Lkessler
Hey Holly. Just came to say hello and check in on you. Hope all is well. :)
Happy new Year!
— McSpocky
Merry Christmas, Holly. Wish you a wonderful holiday. ♥ Jerseygirl ♥
Holly,
Your article "Angry America" inspired my article. I had planned to simply respond to your article but my response took a life of its own. Thank you for posting such a provocative article.
Citizen Ira
Hi Holly! Just wanted to stop and say hello. I consider you a friend on the vine and I'm saying hello to some of my friends today. Hope all is well..... =)
Holly,
I think your home-grown tomatoes are almost ready for picking. I proposed a salad, especially for you.
Cucumber - tomato salad - an inspiration for Holly - enjoy.
Sincerely yours
Josh
you made an excellent choice love:) so glad you are staying! any help or support you need you let me know - xxxx
— Soph0571
Great comments and seeds... Keep up the good work!
I started two new groups that I would like to invite you to join, if you are interested,
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