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So you've got Google Wave. Now what?

Seeded on Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:06 AM EST (Christian Science Monitor)

From the article: We consider ourselves pretty tech savvy folk here..., but... for now, Google Wave is pretty unusable. Here's the problem: It's not just a new email or IM client; it's a complete paradigm shift. (Read more...)

technology, questions, google-wave, learning-curve

Jesse Files: Alan

Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:46 AM EST

It was just like any other pre-gig Friday night at Vinny's. Well, almost. For one thing, it was unseasonably warm for mid March. That and there were a couple of equipment problems.

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entertainment, erotica, alan, jesse-files, rock-band-life

Author of "Living Life as a Thank You" promotes gratitude

Seeded on Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:57 AM EST (MercuryNews.com)

From the article: In her book, Lesowitz writes short vignettes on ordinary people with extraordinary stories about optimism and gratitude, some in the face of stress and even tragedy (read more)In the spirit of sharing gratitude, for this pre-Thanksgiving celebration of Good News …

health, good-news-wednesday, gratitude, thanksgiving, celebrations, holidays, happiness, self-help, attitude

Like a Sore Thumb

Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:41 AM EST

Some people demand more scrutiny than others. Then there's that old saying which poses that just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. Ah, the grand Boogey Man incarnate rears his shadowy head. They. Them.

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odd-news, surveillance, paranoia, jesse-files

How to Manage a Group Project in Google Wave

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:07 AM EST (Lifehacker)

Lifehacker to the rescue! This informative piece features practical tips, screen captures, and resource links. It's an ideal 101 for established groups that are new to Google Wave. Individual users may learn a few tricks also. Read more...

technology, googlewave, collaboration, lifehacker, how-to, projects

Google Wave (Not) For Dummies

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:07 AM EST (Wall Street Journal)

Still in "preview" mode (vs. beta), Google Wave has been generating a significant buzz from the ranks of tech professionals, to novice internet users. This article highlights some key aspects. Read more...

technology, googlewave, it, internet, collaboration, preview, learning-curve, rtfm

175-Year Prison Sentence for Tony Alamo

Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:19 PM EST (ArkansasMatters.com)

Arkansas church leader Tony Alamo finally receives sentencing for multiple federal charges, including rape and transporting minors across state lines for illegal purposes.

us-news, arkansas, tony-alamo, courts, federal, alamo-christian-ministries

Dandelion's Book Of The Dead: Open Source Sci-Fi

Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:04 PM EDT

By Peter Merel (Clipped by fugitive247)

I used to enjoy science fiction. It had new ideas in it. But now I've seen too many Hollywood SF movies and not a new idea in decades. So here's a free premise for a new science fiction franchise, this one to be completely open source. It's called "Dandelion's Book Of The Dead".

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entertainment, book, open, source, giant, ships, galactic

Graffiti gangs chant: Knit one, purl two - thestar.com

Seeded on Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:01 AM EDT (Toronto Star)

Bringing various forms of art to public spaces has always had its share of detractors and supporters. No expressive medium, individually or combined, is exempt from varying degrees of scrutiny. Enter the new wave: graffiti tags presented in stitched format.

arts, graffiti, tags, knitting, crochet, art, textiles, fiber, creativity, imagination

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE: Knitting with ewe in mind

Seeded on Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:11 AM EDT (Indiana Gazette)

Could your yarn stash qualify you as a hoarder? Are you tired of laboring over fiber projects for folks who don't appreciate your talents? Are you hungry for new expressions for your creativity? This article contains some fantastic suggestions.

home-garden, knit, crochet, charity, ravelry, yarn, volunteer, hobbies

HOT NEWS: Troy Davis to get his day in Court!

Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:32 PM EDT

By Ms CYPRAH (Clipped by fugitive247)

Well done, Viners. Your hard work and that of thousands of others have paid off.

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us-news, troy-davis, georgia, naacp, ben-jealous, supreme-court, usa, innocence

Livestock tracing bill could be end of family farms, ranches

Seeded on Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:46 PM EDT (D.C. Examiner)

Mandatory animal tagging and tracking follows a pattern we've seen before in many consumer-safety laws: Politicians, claiming to safeguard the people and spurred by self-proclaimed consumer-protection groups, advance regulation favored by industry giants who understand that the …

business, agriculture, nais, usda, livestock, farming, food-supply, cattle, premises-id, rfid

Arkansas Supreme Court sides with newspaper in lawsuit

Seeded on Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT (www.ky3.com)

In a unanimous decision, justices ruled Thursday that the "fair report privilege" covered The Courier newspaper of Russellville.This decision may have just set legal precedent where FOIA and journalism is concerned.

us-news, crime, murder, foia, public-records, investigation, arkansas

Good News Wednesday: Michael J. Fox: Returning to TV in May with special on optimism

Seeded on Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:30 AM EDT (EW.com)

For the special, [Fox] will travel to Bhutan, the tiny Himalayan nation so invested in it's people's well-being that it actually monitors the country's Gross National Happiness.

entertainment, television, michael-j-fox, optimism, good-news-wednesday, parkinsons

Corpse delivered to pet store

Seeded on Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:42 AM EDT (ABC Local Affiliates)

Mark Arabia was expecting a thousand dollar shipment of 3 boxes of salt water and tropical fish for his Pets Plus store in Northeast Philadelphia.Includes newscast segment.

odd-news, philadelphia, fish, pet-store, corpse, snafu, pets-plus, usairways

McDonalds and Walmart bogus survey scam

Seeded on Thu Mar 5, 2009 11:03 PM EST (Mirror.co.uk)

We've already warned that messages offering £25 to join a McDonald's survey were part of a phishing scam emanating from Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia.

technology, email, phishing, scams, credit-card-theft, crime, mcdonalds, walmart

Good News Wednesday: 'Love' campaign aims for million acts of kindness

Seeded on Wed Mar 4, 2009 12:41 PM EST (Irish Times)

COMMIT RANDOM acts of kindness. Love your neighbour. Make people feel cared about. Surely some mistake? This sounds like a positive story. And it is. A year-long campaign has begun to encourage people to commit random acts of kindness at least once a month.

health, good-news-wednesday, rak, kindness, compassion, love, campaign, ireland

Police records, reporting at issue in Arkansas case

Seeded on Tue Mar 3, 2009 11:24 PM EST (The Houston Chronicle)

At issue is the "fair report privilege" — a legal principle that shields publishers of an accurate story about an official action or court proceeding. Court records, police reports and other official documents buttress stories by news organizations.

us-news, arkansas, crime, journalism, investigation, murder, foia, public-records

[Poll] When is it Appropriate for a Guy to Comment on a Woman's Pregnancy?

Tue Mar 3, 2009 7:22 PM EST

By Division by Zero (Clipped by fugitive247)

This question actually came up while I was listening to the radio on my morning drive today, but it really got me thinking. When is it appropriate for a guy to comment on a woman's pregnancy? Of course women do it all the time to each other. "Oh, when are you due?"

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health, poll, pregnancy, workplace-decorum, hr

Multiply: The next social-networking wave?

Seeded on Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:17 PM EST (USA Today)

The 6-year-old company, with 12.5 million members, is banking on gaining -- and keeping -- consumers who are experiencing social-networking fatigue. Many have grown weary of maintaining a roster of friends that include family, co-workers and, at times, complete strangers.

technology, multiply-social-networking, friendiligence, facebook

E-cigarettes attracting attention - and scrutiny

Seeded on Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:01 PM EST (msnbc.com)

Marketed as a healthier alternative to smoking and a potential way to kick the habit, electronic cigarettes are attracting attention - and scrutiny from world health officials.

addictions, health

These Are A Few of My Favorite Signs And Duck Photos; All Good Photos From My Move To Austin, Texas

Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:00 AM EST

By Scott (Scoop) Butki (Clipped by fugitive247)

I saw some good signs Wednesday which I am kicking myself for not pulling over and photographing, the favorite being a weird one with a name like peaceful diversions which had a peace sign but was an adult business.

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travel, sbutki-memoir

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Deltona dad on Supernanny being investigated for alleged child abuse

Seeded on Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:44 AM EST (The Orlando Sentinel)

Seeded by Erica S. (Clipped by fugitive247)

---YouTube video on link page showing a portion of the show.--- Excerpt: Supernanny watchers surely will remember the father who slapped his young children (ages 2 to 9) around and called his teen stepdaughter a slut and a ho -- all on camera.

us-news, deltona, fl, florida, dad, father, parent, parents, supernanny, tv-shows

Hollywood Shines Their lights On Physical Abuse

Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:21 PM EST

By theruester (Clipped by fugitive247)

I do not like this article I am writing. I do not like this topic. As an innocent child, I received physical abuse, daily, until I ran away at age fifteen. I still get uncomfortable when I hear about another victim being added to an already long list.

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us-news

FBI Raids Peanut Plant at Center of Salmonella Scare

Seeded on Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:44 AM EST (Yahoo! Finance)

Seeded by Killfile (Clipped by fugitive247)

Federal agents on Monday raided a Georgia peanut processing plant linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak that has prompted one of the largest product recalls in U.S. history.

us-news, fbi, food, food-security, salmonella, peanut-butter

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Comments & Feedback

fugi, congratulations, my luv, on your motherhood...ness. i am so tickled for you. please post tons of photos for us. we all love you, fugi, so holler at us when you are back up and around...by the way, is it a boy or a girl, and what have you named he or she? it is a great day in vineland.

luv,

ron

— ron c. baker sr.

Congratulations on your bundle of joy! :)

— lauhal

fooj is the most sympathetic person I've met on Newsvine.

Namaste.

— magz

Here's a character that always has something to say to either make you smile, make you blush, make you laugh out loud, or make you think. The vine is a better place with you here, Fugi.

— ffeineandsugar