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

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.

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE: Knitting with ewe in mind

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.

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

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

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Livestock tracing bill could be end of family farms, ranches

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 …

Arkansas Supreme Court sides with newspaper in lawsuit

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.

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

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.

Corpse delivered to pet store

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.

McDonalds and Walmart bogus survey scam

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.

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

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.

Police records, reporting at issue in Arkansas case

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.

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

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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Multiply: The next social-networking wave?

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.

E-cigarettes attracting attention - and scrutiny

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.

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

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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Deltona dad on Supernanny being investigated for alleged child abuse

---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.

Hollywood Shines Their lights On Physical Abuse

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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FBI Raids Peanut Plant at Center of Salmonella Scare

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.

Two of a Kind: Best buddies like what they see inside, too

On his first day of kindergarten in August, 5-year-old Derek Coleman came home and told his mother, "Henry and I have the same piece of skin on our heads."

The New Thought Police: The NSA Wants to Know How You Think— Maybe Even What You Think

The National Security Agency (NSA) is developing a tool that George Orwell's Thought Police might have found useful: an artificial intelligence system designed to gain insight into what people are thinking.

The Outsider Looking In, In Rehab...

If you are lucky, you will never have to put anyone in rehab, you will never have to grace the walls of a facility, or even think about someone you love having a problem, but if you aren't, then you are not alone.

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Warning Is Issued on Foods Having Peanut Butter

Article excerpt::Officials are focusing on peanut paste, as well as peanut butter, produced at a plant in Blakely, Ga., owned by the Peanut Corporation of America. Its peanut butter is distributed to institutions and food companies but not sold directly to consumers.

Yeah! Newsvine Babies!

Let's all congratulate fugitive247 on the birth of her daughter. In just 13 short years, she'll be an active Newsviner... Congrats, lady. All our best wishes to you and yours. And, welcome to the world, little one.

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Reasons to be grateful...

It seems that I am awash as of late in a sea of negativity. It pulls at me and sucks all of my energy. I find myself responding in kind to all of the negativity and have become a person I don't like.

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Police Seek Alamo Aide In Beatings

Police are searching for a follower of evangelist Tony Alamo who they believe severely beat children at Alamo's request.

Troy Anthony Davis - Appeals Court issues Stay of Execution

The federal appeals court in Atlanta on Friday halted Troy Anthony Davis' execution, the third time his life has been spared shortly before he was to be put to death.

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