People with small minds, talk about people. People with average minds, talk about events. People with GREAT MINDS, talk about IDEAS!....author unknown

Summer Writing Challenge: Ramping up

Wed May 18, 2011 10:17 AM EDT

By Viki Babbles Gonia (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

We've got some eager participants, and certainly hoping for more. Feel free to join us. Here's the original Challenge article, if you haven't read it yet. To clarify: 1. This isn't a contest, just a challenge.

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writing, challenge, not-news, summer-writing-club, 500-words-a-day

Polygamist Leader Ordered a New Trial; What Would You Do If You Thought You Saw a Child Bride? - ABC News

Seeded on Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:00 PM EDT (ABC News)

Soooo......what would YOU do?

Excuse me while I stick my head in the toilet

Seeded on Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:01 PM EDT (Salon.com)

Seeded by schnoo (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

I clean strangers' toilets for money. I have two college degrees, and I sold a book to an overseas division of Random House. The money hasn't come rolling in (though I pray to Oprah on a regular basis), so I clean houses as a way to pay the bills between royalty checks.

entertainment, toilets, book-publishing

Why I've Been Absent.....(good news wednesday)

Wed Jun 3, 2009 12:07 PM EDT

The following is a copy/paste of an email I sent to some (hope no one minds or is offended) as an explanation for my absence from the Vine.

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life, newsvine, moving, friends, job-hunting, starting-over, good-news-week, good-news-wednesday

The Vinecast - Episode 20 Tonight

Mon Apr 6, 2009 12:08 PM EDT

By Brad Leclerc (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

Tonight at 8pm EST on the Vinecast... The Job Hunt Help group Calvin Tang's new poll about allowing Raymont back on the vine. A new study purporting to have found traces of thermitic material in the dust from the WTC attack Vomitus Politicus Newsvinius

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entertainment, newsvine, podcast, vinecast

The Vinecast - Episode 19 - "The 'no planning' Experiment"

Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:26 PM EDT

By Brad Leclerc (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

This week was a bit of an experiment, and though it ended up being a fairly chaotic recording, it was still quite entertaining (I think at least).

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entertainment, newsvine, podcast, vinecast

Photographers...Do You Know the "Rule of Thirds?" If Not...Once You Do...Your Pictures Will be Immediately Stronger than Before!

Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:16 PM EDT

By A. Macarthur (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

APPARENTLY IT'S TRUE..."NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED!"

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Embroidered Quilt Top---WIP

Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:17 PM EDT

This is a WIP (work in progress) that has taken what seems like (to me) forever to do. However, I now have all the blocks hand embroidered and ready to assemble into a quilt top. The "Circle of Buds" blocks were pre-stamped when I purchased them. There are a total of 20 blocks.

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home, quilts, threads, crafts, hobbies, sewing, quilting, embroidery, home-garden, handmade

Pictures and Five Tips for Great Photos With Your Cell Phone

Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:24 AM EDT

I have taken some really good photos just by using my cell phone. Then I found these tips for getting better pictures. I hope you will enjoy and learn from this.

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technology, camera, photography, pictures, camera-phones, cellphones, hobbies

The Vinecast - Episode 18

Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:18 AM EDT

By Brad Leclerc (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

You can find the feed for the podcast over here, or if you prefer, you can listen to the audio directly in an embedded player at thevinecast.com. There is even an subscribe by email option for those that don't use a podcatcher or rss feed reader but want to be kept up to date.

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entertainment, newsvine, podcast, vinecast

Signs of Spring

Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:59 PM EDT

Friday, March 20 was a beautiful sunshiny day that cleared the winter chill from the air. Anticipating the chance to get out of the house for a short time, Bob and I decided to go to the "airport" where we enjoy walking.

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planes, remote-control, photography, spring, hobbys, good-news-week, remote-controlled-planes

Former Youth Services Board Member Gets Probation For Sexually Assaulting 4 Year Old

Seeded on Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:27 AM EDT (Nebraska State Paper)

Seeded by Dylan923 (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

How is this possible? People who get convicted of posession of pot get more severe sentences than probation. This guy sexually assaulted a 4 year old CHILD! I hope everyone who reads this writes the Douglas County Court and demands this judge be removed from the bench.

us-news

Good News Wednesday: Cats and Dogs

Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:46 AM EDT

(Authors Note: This is a copy/paste from an email I received. I do not know the original author.)

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animals, cats, humor, dogs, rules, pets, good-news-wednesday

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Rottlady's Hints for Newsviner's #3

Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:15 AM EDT

By rottlady (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

A while ago I published a couple of articles with some of my hints on how to navigate Newsvine and it seems like they went over fairly well. So I decided to continue with some additional hints and explanations on how things work around here.

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newsvine, html, meta, rottlady, rottladys-hints, inviting-friends, searching-for-a-group, locating-a-group-owner, newsvine-comment-section, paragraph-breaks

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DNA Proves Man Not Father, But Still Has To Pay.....and pay.....and pay.....and

Seeded on Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:06 AM EDT (Nebraska State Paper)

Seeded by Dylan923 (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

This just goes to show how UNJUST the legal system can be. This guy has been paying child support for a child that DNA proves at 100% is not his, in fact the guy is sterile. And even the Nebraska Supreme Court will not overturn the case.

court, nebraska, news, us-news

Jr's Texas Tumbleweed Recipe

Sat Mar 14, 2009 3:02 PM EDT

This is a good sounding recipe for what some might call an "Onion Petal" because of the "flower" type shape of the finished product.

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food, beer, recipes, onion, appetizers, vidalia

[Satirical Title]Obama Heeds Newsviners' Advice:Decides to Detain Calvin and Tyler at Gitmo Indefinitely.

Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:17 PM EDT

By Perrie (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

To the readers of this article. These article outlines a current issue on Newsvine. I have taken the liberty of outlining the issue.

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newsvine, obama, satire, gitmo, meta, flagging, vine-abuse, gang-voting

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Copyright in the New Age of the Internet

Mon Mar 9, 2009 8:52 PM EDT

By Dr Know (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

The copyright issue came to the front with Victor Hugo. In 1886 his International Association of Literary Artists addressed the issue. The Berne Convention was adopted by many countries (but not the United States).

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technology, internet, copyright

Newsvine Groups V2

Mon Mar 9, 2009 8:16 PM EDT

By Calvin Tang (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

It's been awhile since we launched Newsvine Groups. As we ramp up toward launching newly-redesigned groups, I'd like to solicit feedback on the most desired features for Newsvine Groups V2.

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newsvine, feedback, suggestions, newsvine-community, newsvine-groups

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Customer Service "GONE WILD"

Mon Mar 9, 2009 3:49 PM EDT

By DoYouHaveAFlag? (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

Okay first of all you need to know that I will not back down when a wrong is committed by any company. It's long but worth the read and a good laugh for the day:

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payback, customer-service

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Just a short goodbye

Fri Mar 6, 2009 4:15 PM EST

By Mrs Brady (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

I will miss many of you but this place is no longer a good place for me. After everything that has happened in the last couple days . A person who I thought was a friend has done nothing but truly teach me to watch my back .

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friends, goodbye

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Sweeping Change-Day One: Taking a walk on the wild side...

Tue Mar 3, 2009 3:49 PM EST

By Texas Tea-717266 (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

I came to provide the sweeping change that this country demanded when it went to the polls in November. President Barack Obama

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Most Influential Women

Seeded on Mon Mar 2, 2009 10:38 PM EST (realclearworld.com)

Seeded by TezInDenver (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

As the world faces an increasingly dire economic crisis, and as much of the west remains embedded in two wars, the spotlight is shining brighter on a select few women wielding power in 2009.

germany, india, ukraine, argentina, united-states, angela-merkel, world-news, pepsico, yulia-tymoshenko, hillary-clinton

What's OK, and what's "too wrong?"

Mon Mar 2, 2009 11:01 AM EST

By CaptainKidd (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

I have been looking around the Vine for the last few days, and a topic that suddenly seems to be on the minds of a lot of people is illegal aliens and the problems that are caused by the porous borders that we have, and the lack of enforcement of our immigration laws.

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politics, law, borders, social-services, illegal-immigration

Can we the people Impeach the Senate and House Representatives?

Mon Mar 2, 2009 9:58 AM EST

By PartysOver (Clipped by Tumbleweed58)

The 435 members of the House of Representatives represent a district in the US and serve a two-year term. House seats are apportioned among the states by population. The US Census is critical to ensure the districts are properly represented.

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congress, senate, politics, impeach, taxation-without-representation

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— psykhe

A ravishing dainty of exquistie wisdom and charm, a pride of the badlands, a sought partner for a "hog" ride up to Sturgis for annual revelations via night ride through her guidance via astrologic observance and yet, one having sense enough to stay on the periphery of politic tongue dribbling, which to no end delves into the alcoves of sheer madness. She brings a smile, most frequently!
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Thank you Tumbleweed for your friendship. I enjoy reading articles you've written and Good News Wednesday. David
— david-129db

Hi Tumbleweed,
I am just getting used to the Vine now, even though I stayed away about six weeks before the election. I burned out. I am glad to be your friend and I look forward to sharing your ups and downs in this electronic jungle. As I read your headline I could not help but remember what my Mom always used to say, "Small things amuse small minds." When people are being petty that seems to surface quite easily. Good luck in your writing. I am trying to do some of the same, write!
— Charlie Courtois

Tumbleweed58's
Just wanted to thank you for the friendship. I have enjoyed your company here on the vine. Thanks for the wonderful articles ( hey I have a extra few loose screws if you ever need them) and thanks for the laughs ! Looking forward to many more wonderful years on the vine with you.
Kimmie
— Kimberly-430040

Thank you for the invite. Sometimes feel like I have been blowing in the wind for ever also... we have lots in common. I am SWF born & breed in Schenectady, NY. Saved and Baptized a Baptist, than disillusioned around 13 by that. I believe in God, religion concerns me.... 41 (never married) and still have nothing really figured out. Live with and take care of my mom, 3 cats, brothers (sometimes myself....LOL =}). Newsvine is the 1st place I ever blogged, and thought I knew so much.... Not! See you around the vine chick....
— DragonWoman

Wow, The Serpeant and Rainbow. I love that movie too, creepy as hell though, I heard a story about the producer, I will post it tomorrow, make sure you check it out.
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