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Making Nests (from Shirley G. Moore Lab School)
Animal homes have been central to our discussions and observations of what animals do to prepare for winter. Nests are very visible in the leafless trees on the playground and the children's discovery of them has led to a creative cooperative nest building project. Nests began to show up in representational artwork in the classroom... ...and then on the playground, where the children began adding nests to the trees. The ...
The Fate Of The Electric Cigarette (from The Internet Absinthe Society)
If rumors are true, the largest cigarette manufacturer in the U.S., Philip Morris, will take of control the market for the Electric Cigarette domestically and abroad. Knowing that the FDA now has the ability to regulate tobacco products, as per the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009, this appears a strategic move by the cigarette giant. The intentions of Philip Morris are unclear but rumors are brewing ...
Places to eat Korean food (from Graduate International Student Ambassadors)
Dear YouHello, everyone.I hope everything is going well.Â Today, I will share some information about where to find Korean groceries and taste Korean food.I enjoy trying various kinds of ethnic foods so I was not too worried about foods before I came to the United States.Â Sometimes I really want to eat some Korean food.Â Then, I usually go to the Korean restaurant called, "Korean restaurant" on campus. ...
blog 13 (from GWSS3002: Gender Race and Class: Women's Lives in the United States)
It's hard to imagine alternative solutions to the problems of hunger without a major change in our capitalist culture.andnbsp; In my opinion, solving the problem of hunger would require a holistic approach to all poverty related issues.andnbsp; andnbsp; I think we would need to fundamentally change our food culture in order to address hunger.andnbsp; We, as a culture, are far too busy.andnbsp; Fast foods, crappy pre-packaged ...
Drottningholm - Approach by Water (from Here and There: A PhotoBlog)
(click to enlarge) As you approach Drottningholm Palace -- the private residence of the Swedish royal family -- via boat from Stockholm, you first see the Royal Bath House. (click to enlarge) And then the Palace itself comes into view. It's not on the scale of Versailles, but it's impressive nonetheless. ... ...
The Answer retires (from The Sosina Special)
NBA All-Star, Allen Iverson retired on Wednesday after waiting for a team to sign him from free agency, Yahoosports.com said. andnbsp; Iverson, 34, thought he was close to signing with the New York Knicks but when they changed their minds notified ESPN colleague Stephen A. Smith, ESPN.com said. andnbsp; "I still have tremendous love for the game, the desire to play, and a whole lot left in my tank. ...
Running & Remembering (from Another 26.2)
Thirteen years ago, my father died a few days before Thanksgiving. This year, the anniversary falls on Thanksgiving itself. Because he died of a heart attack (and longer-term heart disease), his death at the young age of 52 has been a huge motivator for me to run regularly. And races are always a celebration of my dedication to running. Now my daughters are starting to run with me, too (it's great ...
How others see us... (from The Periodic Table, Too)
"Who but an idiot would apply to this school?" From University Diaries, the blog of George Washington University English professor, one of the country's foremost academic bloggers: Designed with Sheep in Mind. Dispositions assessment for new candidates approved (includes consultation with UMN general council) [sic] This excerpt from a University of Minnesota school of education task force draft says it all. The professor who wrote it doesn't know how to ...
U student held in Iowa (from The Sosina Special)
DAVENPORT, Iowa--Two Twin Cities activists are being held in Iowa on conspiracy charges from 2004, MNdaily.com said. andnbsp; Scott DeMuth, 22 and Carrie Feldman, 20, are were subpoenaed to a grand jury believed to be connected to an incident at the University of Iowa in 2004, which caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, Siouxcityjournal.com said. andnbsp; DeMuth, a University of Minnesota sociology graduate student, and Feldman, a former St. Catherine ...
SPARK FESTIVAL 2009 :: Nightlife 4: Cepia (from Spark 2009 Documentation)
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Scattered seedlings? (from Seeing Horticulture - Thursday Afternoon Lab, F2009)
I found these plants scattered around a tree.andnbsp; The size and amount of them makes me think that they're either seedlings from the tree or just some random weeds, but the covering from the fallen leaves is what I believe has helped them live through the frost so far. ... ...
[[Digital ART Workshop]] (from Melissa's Digital Methods in Art Ed BLOG)
Each Tuesday for 6 weeks our Digital Methods class is hosting a Digital Art Workshop. We are teaching the students about many different animation techniques. Day 1 The first day we experimented in Photoshop and made a quick little animations. I was a mentor to one student, which was nice because I could give all my attention to one person and it made it less hectic. First we went through a Photoshop ...
The Mall of America on "Black Friday"? (from Undergraduate International Student Ambassadors)
Run to the Mall of America this friday! Or for you who are not great shopping-fans, stay far away! This friday is called "black friday", which means the day after Thanksgiving, and a lot of great deals in the stores... ... ...
What 3 A.M.s & Coffee does to my Brain!! (from CEHD Student Blogs)
It's 3 in the morning, and what am I doing?andnbsp; I'm doing my homework, sipping on coffee and pop--the only caffeines I like enough to consume to keep me up.andnbsp; I have a paper due in exactly 7.5 hours and the pressure is getting to me.andnbsp; Why didn't I do it earlier, and why did I even bother to procrastinate? No need for me to ask myself since I ...
Photos from week 9.5 (11.23 - 11.25.2009) (from Shirley G. Moore Lab School)
Here are a few photos from the short week. True both stories are related to building, but that might have something to do with the excitement that has come about with the addition of the new door in the block area. Also, this has been one of the main hubs were many children have come together: working with one another and reinforcing many important social goals as well as relationships ...
Mid November activity - Changing timetable; Chapter 1 & 2 (from Hugo BRandE)
Another 11 surveys went to Brigid this week and Rachel will be mailing them directly to Brigid from this point forward.andnbsp; Rachel says that there are 36 done as of early this week and another Warning Flag meeting has been held. That makes 3 to this date.I had originally told Rachel that we would like all of the surveys to Brigid by December 1. I misunderstood Brigid who tells me it could ...
Cyprus Institute (from Greece/Cyprus Field Study)
The Cyprus Instituteandnbsp; (CyI), is a non-profit science and technology research and educational institution.andnbsp; Formally established in 2005 and increasingly gaining visibility both locally and internationally since then, started its operations in earnest in September 2007. The formal inauguration of the 'Guy Ourisson' building at the Athalassa Campus took place on December 10, 2007, by the then President of the Republic, the late Mr Tassos Papadopoulos.andnbsp; Marking the formal commencement of operations ...
HW 2 Extra Credit (from CSci 5551 Fall 2009)
Nick Wertzberger and I completed the extra credit for homework 2. Code was uploaded to the pioneer laptop and configured to run for the machine. Swivel speed and distance from obstacles had to be modified several times so that the robot would not spin too fast or get too close to an object before turning. The first video is in the lab successfully navigating obstacles that are placed. Note: the clicking ...
Photos from the week 11/2-11/5 (from Shirley G. Moore Lab School)
Nora and Ella painting a tree trunk together. Jacob and Alex making "space ships" with the K'nex. David and Michael practicing their throwing skills. ... ...
Global Outlook: Jobs, Opportunities & Events (from Global Notes)
The Humphrey Institute has a global outlook. This page serves as a clearinghouse for all things international, whether here in the Twin Cities or on the other side of the globe. Check it frequently for information on jobs, internships, events and other opportunities related to global policy. Events World AIDS Awareness Presentations November 30, 2009, 11:30 am-noon: lunch and info sessions; noon-1:00 pm: presentations Location: University International Center, 331 17th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 ...
Welcome to the University of Minnesota, Crookston! (from UMC Highlights)
The University of Minnesota, Crookston welcomes visitors to the campus. If you would like to explore the possibility of attending U of M, Crookston, please visit the Admissions Office located in 170 Owen Hall, or check out our Admissions Web page. To schedule a campus tour, please call 1-800-UMC-MINN (1-800-862-6466) or 218-281-8569. ... ...
New late-night series at WAM launches with Mates of State (from WAM News and Events Blog)
Music is at the center of WAMplified!, a new late-night series at WAM. Offered three times a year, WAMplified! presents a live performance by a band or musician with a thematic connection to the major exhibition in the galleries. In conjunction with the WAM exhibition To Have It About You: The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, Mates of State--featuring husband-and-wife team Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner--headline the inaugural installment on ...
Homework Help for the Little One (from CEHD Student Blogs)
andnbsp;I can remember when I was young, asking for my older siblings to help me with my homework. Years later, here I am helping another with their homework. When I help with homework or help at all, it feels rewarding. I am overjoyed and I feel as if I've made a difference in someone's life. And that I've made things easier as well. I know I've helped another finish ...

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City Pages Blotter SEC: Van Dusen Mansion hosted massive Ponzi scheme Court documents suggest a Minneapolis landmark was bought with ill-gotten gains. ... Deputies arrest deer hunter who shoots hole in kitchen wall Wisconsin's deer hunting season is in full swing, with 626,404 licenses issued by the state's DNR. ... Campaign complaint filed against Barb Johnson Johnson has used her campaign funds for haircuts, dry-cleaning, cell and land line service, and AAA. We wrote about her campaign expenditures a few weeks ago. ... Twitter may save Chris Strouth's life Sometimes, virtual friends and followers can turn out to be flesh-and-blood lifesavers. ... Thanksgiving roundup: Everything you need for the weekend Have a question about Thanksgiving in the Twin Cities? Don't panic, check here first. ... Mischke Show Notes: Nov. 25, 2009 Join the conversation with T.D. Mischke on today's 'In The Stream' live from 2 - 3:30 p.m. ... 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MinnPost New artistic partner Christian Zacharias debuts with SPCO this weekend ... The science behind overeating during the holidays ... Kottke after turkey never gets old ... Soy: It is not just for vegetarians ... Wednesday P.M. Report Wednesday P.M. Report Assets frozen in $190M Ponzi scheme, Hecker must pay spousal support, Commerce charges 3 firms with ID theft, and Delta renews with catering vendor. ... Cliff Eberhardt will showcase his new Red House CD at the Cedar Sunday ... State flags at half-staff this weekend to honor Fort Hood victim ... Michele Bachmann and Sarah Palin to attend February Tea Party Convention ... Garrison Keillor to read from his new Christmas book Dec. 1 ... What George (Scot McKelvey) said -- and other Minneapolis music musings ... 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U.S. economy: revised GDP numbers raise specter of a relapse The US economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual pace in this yearâ€™s third quarter, slower than initially estimated, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. This adds to concerns about the pace of recovery, with some forecasters warning that the economy could relapse into recession next year. ... Blog of the Day 11/25/09 A double standard? National Review Onlineâ€™s media blog questions what it sees as the New York Timesâ€™ changing rules over when it's OK to publish private emails. ... Minnesota Republicans will rally in support of Pawlenty spending amendment ... Minneapolis attorney Lynne Torgerson to challenge Congressman Ellison Minneapolis attorney Lynne Torgerson has filed paperwork to run for Congress in the 5th District against incumbent Keith Ellison. ... 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But not all toys on shelves are safe, and parents still need to ... Health care's deal breakers: Landrieu likes her $300 million WASHINGTON â€” On Saturday, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D) of Louisiana was pressed by reporters on whether she had cast a vote with Democratic leadership on health care in exchange for $100 million in federal aid to her state. She seized the opportunity to correct the record. â€œItâ€™s not $100 million, itâ€™s $300 million, and Iâ€™m proud of it and will keep fighting for it,â€ she told reporters after a floor speech ... Oberstar waiting for green light as U conference urges reform of nation's obsolete transportation system CITYSCAPE Martin Sabo Oberstar waiting for green light as U conference urges reform of nation's obsolete transportation system By Steve Berg \| Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 Sabo, local leaders highlight a bipartisan effort to focus transportation funding on clear objectives. ... Caddy-driving cop goes rogue, plus Turkeys of the Year Caddy-driving cop goes rogue, plus Turkeys of the Year By Brian Lambert \| Wed., Nov. 25 ALSO: An office space glut, a law dean assesses Petters' chances, and Black Friday warnings. ... Get your geek on with 'A Klingon Christmas Carol' ... Minnesota Public Radio: punching above its weight As MPR CEO Bill Kling's "We're next," push continues, a chart shows just how much bigger this state's public radio network is compared to anyone else in the nation. By David Brauer ... Video for the web: growth opportunity for Twin Cities entrepreneurs? Video for the web: growth opportunity for Twin Cities entrepreneurs? By Brad Allen \| Wednesday, Nov.25, 2009 No doubt about it, online video is a growth industry, and weâ€™re not just talking about squirrels on skateboards. Some are finding a niche market for corporate website videos. ... Police: Census worker Bill Sparkman staged his suicide ... Obama's new Afghanistan plan may be much like old one WASHINGTON â€” The Afghanistan war plan President Obama will announce next week won't stray far from the strategy he laid out eight months ago, say experts. ... Women of Zimbabwe get Kennedy human rights award from Obama BOSTON â€”Â President Barack Obama denounced President Robert Mugabe as a "dictator" and said the 85-year-old leader isÂ on the wrong side of history. The U.S. president made the comments when he gave aÂ human rights award to a group ofÂ Zimbabwean women activists. ... Why Hugo Chavez hates World of Warcraft and The Legend of Zelda CARACAS, Venezuela â€” At a video arcade in the center of Venezuela's capital, the sound of tapping buttons and the rattle of virtual gunfire fills the room as young boys battle mercenaries and zombies on games such as "Target: Terror Gold" and "House of the Dead 2." ...
vita.mn The Alarmists, Arms Akimbo CD release show and the Evening Rig - Kitty Cat Klub (11/27) 315 14th Av. SE. Minneapolis, MN 612-331-9800 $5 ... Benches & Binoculars - Walker Art Center (thru 08/15) Consider it Walker Art Center's greatest hits. With chest-swelling grandiosity, the museum trots out vast selections of its rich, multidisciplinary holdings in the first major installation of its collection galleries since 2005. You'll get crowd-pleasing gems like Chuck Close's "Big Self-Portrait," Andy Warhol's "Self-Portrait," and Edward Hopper's haunting "Office at Night." But you'll also get some challenging head-scratchers that your parents will hate. Basically, it's all that irks and intrigues about ... Brett Dennen presented by Vita.mn - Pantages Theatre (11/27) With Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Win tickets. 710 Hennepin Av. Minneapolis, MN http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org $20 ... Brett Favre's Christmas Spectacular - The Immaculate Interception - Brave New Workshop (thru 01/30) Brave New Workshop is known for putting its snarky spin on pop culture and current events in its annual holiday show. This time around, the high-profile quarterback should provide ample comic opportunities, and laughs from Viking and Packer fans alike. Expect yuletide-flavored sketches and songs, and all-new and old favorites. (Previews 8 p.m. Thu. 8 p.m. Fri.; 7 & 10 p.m. Sat. $26-$39. Through Jan. 30. Brave New Workshop Theatre, 2605 Hennepin Av. S., ... Charlie Daniels Christmas show - Grand Casino Mille Lacs (thru 11/28) 777 Grand Av. Onamia, MN 651-989-5151 http://www.grandcasino.com $32 - $38 ... A Christmas Carol - Guthrie Theater (thru 12/31) Charles Dickens' classic tale of the avarice, remorse and redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge during the Christmas season. 818 S. 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN 612-377-2224 http://www.guthrietheater.org/ $29 - $70 ... Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather - The Gremlin Theater (thru 12/13) The Godfather tale, as if William Shakespeare had penned it. 2400 W. University Av. St. Paul, MN 651-228-7008 http://www.gremlintheatre.org $20 ... Dan Graham: Beyond - Walker Art Center (thru 01/31) A retrospective. 1750 Hennepin Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 612-375-7600 http://www.walkerart.org $6 - $10 ... Event Horizon - Walker Art Center (thru 08/26) Consider it Walker Art Center's greatest hits. With chest-swelling grandiosity, the museum trots out vast selections of its rich, multidisciplinary holdings in the first major installation of its collection galleries since 2005. "Event Horizon"plans to overwhelm slowly, like a five-course Parisian lunch, unfolding deliberately between now and 2012 and chronicling several great political and socioeconomic shifts in American culture. -Gregory J. Scott 1750 Hennepin Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 612 ... Halloween, Alaska and Haley Bonar - Cedar Cultural Center (11/27) 416 Cedar Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 612-338-2674 http://www.thecedar.org $18 - $20 ... Show more/less Heavy Petting - Fox Tax Gallery (thru 12/31) New work by Rob McBroom. 503 1st Av. NE. Minneapolis, MN 612-824-2829 http://www.foxtaxservice.com ... Hello World! or: How I Learned to Stop Listening and Love the Noise - Franklin Art Works (thru 01/9) Video installation by Christopher Baker. Also featuring work by Alex Fleming. 1021 E. Franklin Av. Minneapolis, MN 612-872-7494 http://www.franklinartworks.org ... Illumination of a Saint: The Legend of Santa Lucia - American Swedish Institute (thru 01/10) An exhibit surrounding the story of the fourth-century Christian martyr. 2600 Park Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 612-871-4907 http://www.americanswedishinst.org $4 - $6 ... Miracle on Christmas Lake - Yellow Tree Theatre (thru 12/27) Comical farce about a small theater company that loses the rights to perform it's slated Christmas play, and must feverishly work to bang their own show together in 24 hours. 320 5th Av. SE. Osseo, MN 763-493-8733 http://www.yellowtreetheatre.com $14 - $20 ... Nitzer Ebb - Varsity Theater (11/27) 1308 SE. 4th St. Minneapolis, MN 612-604-0222 http://www.varsitytheater.org $20 ... Paul Metsa: Skyway to Hell - Parkway Theater (11/27) An acoustic concert and celebration of Paul's three decades in the Minnesota music scene, featuring Cats Under the Stars, Sonny Earl, Sherwin Linton, Willie Murphy, Curtiss A, Mary Cutrufello and others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qADNBJDNT8A 4814 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 612-822-3030 http://www.skywaytohell.com $12 - $25 ... Scrap - Minneapolis Institute of Arts (thru 01/24) Works by Michael Kareken. 2400 3rd Av. S. Minneapolis, MN 612-870-3131 http://www.artsmia.org ... A Tribute to the Replacements - First Avenue Mainroom (11/27) A benefit for the Twin Cities Music Community Trust, with the Let It Be House Band, the Idle Hands, Gospel Gossip, Jennifer Markey, Jeremy Messersmith, Martin Devaney, Ashleigh Still, Stook!, the Bottom Forty, the Tisdales, Patches & Gretchen, the Hard Left, High on Stress and others 7th St. and 1st Av. N. Minneapolis, MN 612-338-8388 http://www.first-avenue.com $6 - $8 ... View all events on 11/27/2009 Click here to view all events on 11/27/2009. ...	Secrets of the City Friday Open Thread 11.27.09 I’d love to hear Black Friday stories. What’s going on out there, peeps? No way I’m heading out, so you tell me. Scary? Anything like these top 9 worst Black Friday experiences? ... Minnesota Schools Students in Hip Hop Minnesota made it into the New York Times again this week, this time â€” for schooling students in Hip Hop. Yeah, that’s right! “Bing, bing, boom. There it is.” McNally Smith College of Music began a three-semester hip-hop studies ... Sometimes You Just Need to Veg Out and Watch Can’t move? Sit and watch a while. Just a Cool Cat offers a funny thanksgiving video, with a side of Dvorak. Perfect Porridge gives us a round up of Thanksgiving songs. var my_tooltip = new Tooltip('dr2', 'tooltip_dr2') Black Friday Shopping Guide We wholeheartedly believe in penny-pinching. But what we’re not a fan of? Getting up at the crack of 4 a.m. to wait in a line in the cold the day after gorging ourselves on turkey and libations. So we’re here to encourage you to avoid the mall (and the stampedes) and instead, shop local this Black Friday. < ... Black Black Friday Here it comes again, the blackest of black, the most crowded of crowded, the most obscene of obscene in consumer spending. Oy! Black Friday hits again! …almost Check out l’Ã©toile’s guide to Black Friday, above. They’ve got the right idea: “avoid the mall (and the stampedes) and instead, ... All about Food Since you’ll all be stuffing your faces today, clearly there’s only one thing to talk about: FOOD! And since there’s been far too much cooking going on in most of our homes today, let’s limit it to others cooking for us â€” you know, the restaurant scene. It’s bad times for restaurants in the Twin Cities, at least ... Tis the ButterBall Season Happy Thanksgiving to you all! …and now for a little name-dropping from the Marsh Man… Steve Marsh offers a first-hand account of ButterBall 2009. “Or is itÂ Buettner Ball?” he asks, and later manages to throw in a dig at Buettner ex Cheryl Tiegs. Sure the ButterBall is a great party, ... We’re Smart! We’re Smart! We’re Smart! According to msnbc, Travel & Leisure has determined that Minneapolis/St. Paul is the city (only we’re actually two cities, so maybe we have an advantage) with the most intelligent citizens in the United States. Woohoo! Clearly, whoever prepared this report, or whatnot, wasn’t very intelligent, though, so ... Cop Fondles Prostitute… a bit too excessively And more bad cop news… What’s the right way to bust a prostitute? Apparently, you’re just supposed to get a verbal agreement of sex for money and then make the arrest. But officer David Pleoger went a little further with his arrest of Betsy Burkland, and now the Court of Appeals has ruled that he violated due process. (via A Ring Will Not a Stadium Bring While we’re certainly all (or at least most of us) very happy that the Vikings are doing so well this year, this likely won’t translate into a new stadium for them, ring or no ring. After his annual turkey ...	buzz.mn Name that Minnesota Town! I'm not saying this is the last week of buzz.mn; I'm just saying it could be. That's all. So: name this town! ... Thursday Mystery Oh Tom I TOLD YOU. Go HERE for the Sunday strip, complete with clue-emphasizing colorization. (Had to be done.)Â ... Miscreant Roundup: Crime Blotter Highlights Our long drought is over: finally, someoneâ€™s done his part for Miscreant Round-up! Makes up for otherwise slim pickings: â€œTheft. Police were called to Coborn's Superstore, 7900 Sunwood Drive NW., in regards to a theft. A man had shoved steaks down his pants and left the store. He was last seen getting into a vehicle.â€ Carefully and slowly, ... This Week in History, now with Bare-handed Wolf Fightin' Here's this week in Minnesota history, as conveniently compiled by the fine Book of Days, and shamelessly hoovered up here for more than a fifth of a decade: "1869: Norwegian newspaperman Paul Hjelm-Hansen leaves Alexandria to travel to the Red River by oxcart. Hjelm-Hansen had been hired by the State Board of ... Afternoon Mystery: the Deadly Vacation Another template-busting Sunday strip. As much as we hate to taunt the template this way, and make it feel inadequate for having such a narrow option for the text field, well, its days are numbered. Very extremely numbered. It's ... Small Town MN Websites of the Week: Pine County Itâ€™s the weekly survey of small-town websites, and I expect it will bring the usual gentle chiding: theyâ€™re not for the outside world! Theyâ€™re for residents. I disagree, and so do most of the people who set up the sites, it seems - theyâ€™re constantly touting the townâ€™s advantages to draw investment and residents. If so, then they need to ... This Week in History - featuring the secret life of car #265 We begin Monday with this week in our history, from the indispensable Book of Days. Yesterday was the anniversary of the arrival of the first passenger train in Fairmont. I wonder if anyone got off. Or on. They must have known it was coming, unless the tracks were laid at night and covered with brush to make ... Lance Lawson: The Case of the Alley-Gal Stickup Another Sunday strip, and I apologize for not cleaning it up as much as usual. You will admire the frank, shameful penitence of the last panel, though.Â Solution posted early this evening.Â Good luck! ... Name that Minnesota Town! Your host is bedeviled by meetings and video shoots and column work today, so no time for Miscreant Roundup. Seems a good time to introduce a new feature, though: name that Minnesota Town! This feature ran in the Sunday color ... Small Town MN Websites of the Week This week we head off to Dodge County - first up, itâ€™s Dodge Center in Dodge County. So even when you get out of Dodge, youâ€™re still in Dodge. Logo? No. Slogan? Two: â€œA Solid Foundation,â€ and my favorite, â€œStepping Toward the Future.â€ Sounds rather tentative. Picture of downtown: yes, and itâ€™ ...
Twin Cities Daily Planet Progressive gift-giving: a guide to buying (mostly) local with social justice in mind News Story Hard times make merging one's progressive values with gift-giving to loved ones more important than ever. I aim for gifts that "give (at least) twice"---to the recipient and also to social justice, small businesses and local culture. Buying local keeps profits in our community, instead of exporting them to far-away multinational corporations. var my_tooltip = new Tooltip('dq0', 'tooltip_dq0') Made in MN 2009: Homegrown holidays News Story It's the time of year when people gather for holiday parties and receptions and to entertain. That means it is also time for Minnesota 2020 to renew its "buy local" campaign for the third year. A severe recession lingers despite some promising signs it may be bottoming out and a slow recovery may be starting. But "happy days" are not here again ... OPINION \| A Native American view on Thanksgiving: It's a verb News Story For the many Native nations that lived in ancient times throughout the Great Lakes region of the now United States Thanksgiving was a verb, not a noun. It was not a holiday. It was an action that brought families and communities together in thanks for continued life in an environment that embraced with rich abundance and at the same time killed ... Rightwing uproar over Best Buyâ€™s â€˜Happy Eid al-Adhaâ€™ wish to Muslims News Story Allah forbid a major big box retailer send holiday wishes to members of one of the world's largest religions. But that's what Best Buy did, including a small message wishing Muslims a "Happy Eid al-Adha" in a circular. Arts Orbit Radar: 11/26/09 News Story What's Happening This Week Thursday, November 26 On the radar: Many families like to catch a movie on Thanksgivingâ€”it's kind of special, because you're technically going out, but it's also kind of like sitting in front of ... State cuts take toll at Minnesota's largest safety-net hospital News Story As Hennepin County Medical Center announced 200 more job cuts on Nov. 18, AFSCME members joined 200 protesters outside the hospital, urging the Legislature to rescue General Assistance Medical Care before Gov. Pawlenty eliminates the program. The protesters created what they called a never-ending emergency room line. Emergency care, they said, will be the only way for vulnerable residents to get medical treatment once ... MUSIC \| Harper Simon happily plays to a small but attentive crowd at the Cedar News Story "We've played for five people," confessed Harper Simon at the Cedar Cultural Center on Tuesday night. "Five nice people," noted one of his band members. "Five nice people," agreed Simon. "I'm not a nice person," whispered someone behind me to the left. "I'm terrible," said ... Mystery shopping scams â€“ an expensive way to shop News Story A chef by trade, the St. Paul man (who asked to remain anonymous) started cooking in an on-the-job training program when he was 13 years old. After nearly 31 years as a chef, the 45-year-old North End resident was unemployed last summer and spent hours on the computer every day looking for and applying for jobs. var my_tooltip = new Tooltip('dq7', 'tooltip_dq7') Local landlord sues MHNA News Story After six weeks of waiting for Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association to respond to a data practices request, property owner Jason Klohs has sued MHNA for violation of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. MORE » Byline ... Fighting home foreclosure News Story As the US Congress considers financial reform, citizens are still feeling the effects of predatory lending by bailed-out banks. Five women from Minneapolis are fighting for their homes. KFAI's Robert O'Connor reports. Byline KFAI Radio By: ...	The Minnesota Independent Happy Thanksgiving! Photo: iStockphoto Grateful for many things — including some time off — the Minnesota Independent wishes you a happy Thanksgiving. Posting here will be light over the next few days as we spend time with our families and ... MPCA turns back bid to burn more trash without public hearing Hennepin Energy Recovery Center. Photo: Paul Schmelzer, MnIndy Stymied by citizen resistance, the operator of Hennepin County’s incinerator in downtown Minneapolis tried — in vain — this month ... Can the death penalty for terrorists fuel violence? Attorney General Eric Holder. Photo: WDCpix WASHINGTON — When Attorney General Eric Holder announced earlier this month that the suspected plotters of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks would be tried in civilian court, he ... Minneapolis corporations top LGBT buying guide Just in time for Black Friday, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT advocacy group, has released a shopping guide that ranks hundreds of businesses on whether their policies support LGBT employees. Many of Minnesota’s top companies & ... Best Buy stands by ‘Happy Eid’ ad, will include ‘Christmas’ in new ads Twin Citiesâ€“based Best Buy has responded to criticisms over an ad circular that wishes Muslims a happy Eid Al-Adha — var my_tooltip = new Tooltip('dr4', 'tooltip_dr4') AM.MN: Media descends on Minneapolis’ ‘Little Mogadishu’ Unsealed court documents have unleashed a wave of press about an American ring allied with a terror group in Somalia. Minneapolis “ var my_tooltip = new Tooltip('dr5', 'tooltip_dr5') Religious right leader Phyllis Schlafly urges support for Bachmann Octogenarian religious right leader Phyllis Schlafly urged members of her Eagle Forum on Tuesday to rush to Rep. Michele Bachmann’s support to “stand with her through all the vicious attacks being directed her way from the Left ... Bachmann to address nat’l Tea Party confab; Clark fundraises off such gigs Tarryl Clark, Michele Bachmann Just as DFL congressional candidate Tarryl Clark uses Rep. Michele Bachmann’s appearance at a conservative conference in Florida in a fundraising appeal, word comes out that Bachmann will ... T-Paw flinches from turkey-touching; Palin didn’t blink at bird butchery Gov. Tim Pawlenty shied away from touching a turkey in his chambers this afternoon (video Tim who? After seven years, Iowans hardly know Pawlenty Nearly three-quarters of Iowans aren’t sure how they feel about Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, according to a new Iowa Poll. < ...	MN Stories
digg.com Palin Tricked By Comedian Again, Says Canada Should At a recent stop on her "Going Rogue" book tour, Sarah Palin told Canadian comedian Mary Walsh that Canada should get rid of its public health care system. ... South Park Review: Still The Best Animated Comedy Show On TV Thirteen isn't an unlucky number for this seasoned comedy series. ... Top Gear team builds EV, shows how complex car production is The presenters of Top Gear, among the finer specimens of British television talent (Dr. Gregory House being another), were this past week engaged in ... Tanks a lot: L-plate tank driver's crash woes A soldier apologises for crashing an eight-tonne armoured vehicle into a garden fence during a driving lesson in Norfolk. ... Americans Toss Out 40 Percent of All Food A new study finds food waste per person has shot up 50 percent since 1974. ... The Militarization of Sex \| Foreign Policy Mohammad, a 40-year old Lebanese Shiite who lives in Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs, was holding forth on the virtues of resistance, loyalty, and sex. ... Invading camels to be shot in Australian town Australian authorities plan to corral about 6,000 wild camels with helicopters and gun them down after they overran a small Outback town in search of water, trampling fences, smashing tanks and contaminating supplies. ... Don't worry, it's just a Christmas tree and it won't hurt Poole goes for Â£14,000 fake tree to keep its residents out of harm's way ... How to Get Smarter, One Breath at a Time Scientists find that meditation not only reduces stress but also reshapes the brain ... Bush saw world leaders as 'like creatures from outer space' The former British ambassador to the US says Prime Minister Tony Blair's position on Iraq seemed to harden following talks with George Bush at his Crawford ranch in April 2002, many of which were held in private with no advisers present. He also says Bush felt he could talk to Blair but saw other world leaders as "like creatures from outer space". ... Show more/less Bulgaria: We are in contact with aliens On Earth it is known for its good value skiing, its Black Sea resorts and its proud Slavic culture. But Bulgariaâ€™s fame stretches far beyond our own planet, it seems: the countryâ€™s space research institute claims it is in contact with aliens. ... WSJ.com - Opinion Europe: How to Forge a Consensus The impression left by the Climategate emails is that the global warming game has been rigged from the start. ... Judge Angry at Bank Cancels Couple's $525G Mortgage A Long Island couple is home free after an outraged judge gave them an amazing Thanksgiving present â€” canceling their debt to ruthless bankers trying to toss them out on the street. ... Historic explorer tweets from beyond the grave One of the world's most famous explorers, Robert Falcon Scott, began a new life in cyberspace - "tweeting" about his journey from New Zealand. ... Santa Claus sacked for being grumpy The Grinch is alive and well and living in Evesham, UK. ... Essential guide to speaking Italian [Pic] ***** ... The Jets of NGC 1097 A different astronomy and space sciencerelated image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation. ... 10 Alternatives To Mininova After nearly five years of loyal service, Mininova disabled access to over a million torrent files when it partly shut down its website. Starting today, only approved publishers are able to upload files to the site, but luckily there are plenty of alternatives and potential replacements BitTorrent users can flock to. ... Cancer of fraud permeates U.S. healthcare system It's a crime so profitable that even dead people are in on the act.A U.S. Senate committee revealed last year that public health insurer Medicare had paid as much as $92 million from 2000 to 2007 for medical services or equipment ordered or prescribed by doctors who were dead at the time. ... Glenn Beck: 'Yapping' Palin belongs in the kitchen "I was just thinking, what, I'm going to take a back seat to a chick?" Beck quipped, to laughter from the studio. "Go shoot a bear, make some stew, I'm hungry in here." ... 100-Proof Turkey Alcoholics will gobble up this meal ... Happy 50th birthday, 'Rocky & Bullwinkle' Fifty years ago, Jay Ward's animated moose and squirrel duo, "Rocky & Bullwinkle," debuted on ABC, forever changing the way the world looked at animated television. ... Seven alternatives to fend off P2P withdrawal You should be well aware by now that you can't stop piracy, you can only displace traffic from one site or service to another. Napster shuts down; Kazaa springs up. Suprnova shuts down; Mininova emerges from the ashes. With each and every iteration of P2P the pirates grow stronger and the distribution channels more efficient and secure. ... Ireland's archbishops 'covered up abuse to protect Church" Ireland's Roman Catholic archbishops and police covered up four decades of child sex abuse by priests in a conspiracy to protect the reputation of the church, a report found. ... Resident Evil: Afterlife - News from the battleground The shooting has taken place in Toronto, and the location for the next stage was airplane graveyard. ... International Robot Exhibition 2009 Hundreds of robots have gathered at the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) now underway at Tokyo Big Sight. Here are a few photos from the event. ... Talking Turkey: Thanksgiving Facts and Figures (PIC) Thanksgiving is a tradition that dates back to before the formation of the United States of America but most people know less about its origins than they think. Did you know that, contrary to popular belief, the first Thanksgiving on our shores was celebrated with Indians but not with Pilgrims and took place in what is now West Texas. ... Rick-Rolling Author of first iPhone Worm Gets Developer Job Author of the first iPhone worm has been given a job with a Australian iPhone app developer, much to the disgust of security experts.The Ikee worm surfaced two weeks ago, targeting jail-broken iPhones. The worm was not malicious, but it's believed to have provided the template for the more sinister Duh worm. Sometimes crime pays, like for a new job ... 1st Ever Female NHL Play-by-Play Broadcast On Wednesday night, New Jersey Devils broadcaster Sherry Ross made history when she became the first female broadcaster to provide play-by-play in English for an entire NHL game. ... Blind Man Fitted with 'Bionic' Eye Can Now See Patient one of first people in the world to have electronic receivers implanted into his eye which send signals mounted in a pair of glasses to the brain. It enables him to see outlines of objects and read certain letters, among other things. ...	reddit.com A morally bankrupt dictatorship built by slave labour - Dubai is finally financially bankrupt â€“ but it has been morally bankrupt all along. submitted by truth_Xsader to worldnews [link] [3 comments] ... 'What I saw was a bunch of filled-in trenches with people's arms and legs sticking out of them. For all I know, we could have killed thousands'. 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The Tao of Programming submitted by dzkalman to programming [link] [33 comments] ... As I was in the shower, I wondered about this... Can you start a sentence with the word "Me"? submitted by seanwall to AskReddit [link] [167 comments] ... Patrick Stewart: the legacy of domestic violence submitted by unamerican to reddit.com [link] [107 comments] ... Show more/less The difference between a superconductive cable (from the LHC) and a normal one (from the LEP). [PIC] submitted by racergr to science [link] [189 comments] ... While I was watching this video.. at first I was like "Damn.. that has to be a cool place to work".. After 5 mins I became deeply depressed. submitted by blindingdawn to WTF [link] [104 comments] ... Dear Reddick, What's the best Freudian slip you have ever said or heard? submitted by redditonian to AskReddit [link] [178 comments] ... Is Youtube getting slower? submitted by dazzledog to AskReddit [link] [151 comments] ... The use of condoms and other contraceptives are not to encourage sexual promiscuity, but to give Filipino women, especially mothers, the chance to determine the size of their family and to ensure health, a UN official said Wednesday. submitted by see0red to worldnews [link] [122 comments] ... Now that mininova is finished and the pirate bay is ending, here is torrentfreak's list of "10 Alternatives To Mininova" submitted by atomofconsumption to technology [link] [207 comments] ... Reddit: if you link to a paywall site (like the Wall Street Journal), post the entire article in the comments. thanks! submitted by interg12 to reddit.com [link] [60 comments] ... Female victims of Philippines political massacre on Monday victims shot in genitals submitted by sesh to worldnews [link] [59 comments] ... If conspiracy theories give you a laugh: Paul Really Is Dead - Photo comparisons of Paul McCartney and his supposed impostor "Faul" submitted by buZZRd to WTF [link] [114 comments] ... Aphex Twin - Windowlicker: Classic WTF submitted by helekopters to WTF [link] [228 comments] ... Are there any Koreans here who believe in fan death? (The idea that sleeping next to a fan will kill you) submitted by strncmp to AskReddit [link] [442 comments] ... What's the dumbest thing you've been asked? submitted by trollingisfun to AskReddit [link] [1433 comments] ... I've wasted last 10 years of my life, suffer from depression, had to drop out of college and have a borderline existence job. I beg you to help me out with some advice. submitted by etaerc to AskReddit [link] [689 comments] ... "You can reduce your carbon footprint by illegally downloading movies instead of driving to a theater and watching them on a bright screen" submitted by Kratoz to funny [link] [169 comments] ... Sarah Palin is flying around the country on Billy Graham's aircraft. Graham's people have blocked aircraft tracking data so this fact will remain hidden. Palin claims that she's just like the rest of us, riding her tour bus from town to town. BULLSHIT. submitted by IAmperfectlyCalm to politics [link] [497 comments] ...	del.icio.us 10 Templates that Solve Problems for Web Developers - Nettuts+ ... 10 Templates that Solve Problems for Web Developers - Nettuts+ ... A Guide to Mobile Web Design Tips and Tricks ... Questions to ask clients before designing their website ... How Social Networks Are Changing Everything - BusinessWeek ... 10 Alternatives To Mininova \| TorrentFreak ... Personalize your Google Wave â€“ woorkup.com ... How to Fix Your Relatives' Terrible Computer - Repair - Lifehacker ... Why Google Wave Sucks, And Why You Will Use It Anyway ... Tutorials Search Engine ... Show more/less 10 Things You Must Do Before A New Site Or Blog Launch \| Spyre Studios ... How Well Do You Understand CSS Positioning? \| Van SEO Design ... Top 20 Best Sources To Find Free WordPress Templates \| Print Create ...
Yahoo! News Confusion surrounds Robbie Williams "proposal" (Reuters) Reuters - British singer Robbie Williams "proposed" to his actress girlfriend, Ayda Field, live on Australian radio on Friday, but his spokesman then said it was a joke. ... Food banks go high-tech to feed the hungry (AP) AP - Food banks across the country are undergoing a high-tech revolution, adopting sophisticated databases, bar coding, GPS tracking, automated warehouses and other technologies used in the food industry that increasingly supplies their goods. ... Dubai World's debt freeze 'carefully planned' (AP) AP - A top Dubai finance official said the emirate fully expected fallout from its debt problems and assured foreign creditors that Dubai World's request to postpone payment on some of its $60 billion in debt was "carefully planned." ... 4 relatives shot dead at Fla. Thanksgiving party (AP) AP - Three women and a child in bed were shot to death during a family Thanksgiving gathering in South Florida and a male relative was being sought early Friday. ... Dubai debt fears remain focus in world markets (AP) AP - European stock markets regained their poise Friday on hopes Wall Street would not be hit as hard as Asia by the news Dubai is having trouble handling its debt. ... Diplomats: Iran censured at UN nuclear meeting (AP) AP - The board of the U.N. nuclear watchdog censured Iran on Friday, with 25 nations backing a resolution that demands Tehran immediately freeze construction of its newly revealed nuclear facility and heed Security Council resolutions calling on it to stop uranium enrichment. ... Secret Service: Crashers posed no danger to Obama (AP) AP - The Secret Service maintains that President Barack Obama was never in danger at a state dinner after an uninvited Virginia couple got through security, but it wouldn't comment on whether anyone is screened for radiological or biological weapons. ... In tobacco-loving Va., bars to quit cold-turkey (AP) AP - The bluish haze that has hung over the Third Street Diner's bar and booths for decades finally lifts next month as a new anti-smoking law takes hold in Virginia, a huge shift for a state whose tobacco habit dates to the Jamestown settlement some 400 years ago. ... Brazil: 'Gringos' must pay to stop Amazon razing (AP) AP - Brazil's president said that "gringos" should pay Amazon nations to prevent deforestation, insisting rich Western nations have caused much more past environmental destruction than the loggers and farmers who cut and burn trees in the world's largest tropical rain forest. ... 2 rescued earlier at site of Utah cave tragedy (AP) AP - The medical student who died in a Utah cave was the third spelunker in recent years to get stuck in the same tiny crevice but the only one to die — an outcome that devastated the dozens of rescuers who worked for more than a day to save him. ... Show more/less Pinetop Perkins' 80-year career still going (AP) AP - Noisy crowds in smoky bars don't bother 96-year-old bluesman Pinetop Perkins. ... Off the mound, Pirates pitcher pursues farm policy (AP) AP - An e-mail requesting an internship arrived at the Agriculture Department this summer with an impressive resume: Princeton University degree in operations research and financial engineering, 3.8 college GPA, 1520 SATs. ... Swiss vote on proposal to ban minarets (AP) AP - The campaign posters are inflammatory: Minarets rising like missiles from the national flag. ... Dubai debt crisis raises financial turmoil fears (AP) AP - The fallout from Dubai's debt crisis rippled across the globe Friday, raising concerns of another wave of financial turmoil and showing how vulnerable the world economy remains despite signs of recovery. ... For tenor from Malta, a star-making role? (AP) AP - There's something about the honeyed sweetness of Joseph Calleja's voice that seems to evoke memories of a golden age, as if this young tenor carried within his vocal cords a secret passed down from bygone generations. ... The Who to perform at halftime during Super Bowl (AP) AP - The Who will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl this season. ... Americans Toss Out 40 Percent of All Food (LiveScience.com) LiveScience.com - While many Americans feast on turkey and all the fixings today, a new study finds food waste per person has shot up 50 percent since 1974. Some 1,400 calories worth of food is discarded per person each day, which adds up to 150 trillion calories a year. ... How a Little Town in Peru Is Becoming a Hotspot (Time.com) Time.com - The name of the place was, if anything, a synonym for bad luck but now it ison the trade highway between Peru and Brazil, between the Pacific and theAtlantic ... Pig farts spark Australia gas scare (AFP) AFP - A flatulent pig sparked a gas emergency in southern Australia when a farmer mistook its odours for a leaking pipe, according to officials. ... Holiday Sky Treat: Spot the Shuttle and Space Station (SPACE.com) SPACE.com - The space shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station are separately flying around the Earth until Friday, and they can be seen as a pair of bright lights in the sky at certain times over the next few days. ...	Google News Dubai's Investment Troubles Leave Markets Unsteady - New York Times Globe and MailDubai's Investment Troubles Leave Markets UnsteadyNew York TimesBy BETTINA WASSENER European markets calmed Friday after falling more than 3 percent the day before when investors were spooked by news that Dubai World, the emirate's investment vehicle, was seeking to suspend repayments on all or part of its $59 ...AT A GLANCE: European Banks Indicate Dubai ExposureWall Street JournalEmerging Stocks, Currencies Decline on Dubai Debt ConcernBloombergDubai Debt Shock Sends ... US followed own timetable on Iraq war: UK envoy - Reuters guardian.co.ukUS followed own timetable on Iraq war: UK envoyReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The United States followed its own military timetable for the 2003 invasion of Iraq rather than allowing diplomacy to run its full course, the former British ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday. ...Iraq invasion of 'questionable' legitimacy: diplomatAFPUN ambassador Sir Jeremy Greenstock threatened to quit over Iraq warTimes OnlineIraq inquiry: what exactly will Sir John Chilcot' ... Climate debate heats up Caribbean summit - The Associated Press guardian.co.ukClimate debate heats up Caribbean summitThe Associated PressPORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad â€” An approaching global climate summit has raised the temperature at what is usually low-key meeting of leaders from Britain's former colonial empire. The Commonwealth heads of government, meeting in the Caribbean Friday, ...Brown proposes global fund to kick-start Copenhagen climate change processguardian.co.ukCommonwealth sees island states on climate frontlineReutersCommonwealth summit in Trinidad targets climate changeBBC NewsCTV.ca& ... Philippine Mayor Charged With Mass Murder for Election-Related Massacre - Voice of America Telegraph.co.ukPhilippine Mayor Charged With Mass Murder for Election-Related MassacreVoice of AmericaPhilippine authorities have charged a town mayor with mass murder in connection with an election-related massacre of 57 people that shocked the nation. Photo: AP Andal Ampatuan Jr. (C) is escorted by police as he is led to an inquest upon surrendering, ...Filipino who lost wife in massacre files candidacyThe Associated PressSexual Mutilation Alleged in Philippines MassacreNew York Times100 ... UPDATE 1-US shoppers hit Black Friday sales, budgets pared - Reuters Seattle Post IntelligencerUPDATE 1-US shoppers hit Black Friday sales, budgets paredReutersNEW YORK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Americans headed to stores in droves to kick off the holiday shopping season on Friday, though many said they were being more selective about what they buy and paring back what ...Shoppers pack stores as holiday season revs upThe Associated PressLast year's Black Friday frenzy sparked retailer guidelines to help stores ...Bizjournals.comHundreds line ... European Union Names New Leadership - New York Times BBC NewsEuropean Union Names New LeadershipNew York TimesBy REUTERS BRUSSELS â€” European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso unveiled the executive body's new line-up on Friday, handing Olli Rehn of Finland a key role overseeing monetary affairs as part of efforts to revive the European Union economy. ...Spain's Almunia Named New EU Antitrust ChiefWall Street JournalAlmunia, Barnier, Rehn Given Top EU Economy PositionsBloombergBarroso unveils lineup of new European CommissionThe Associated ... German Minister Resigns Over Afghan Airstrike - New York Times Malaysia StarGerman Minister Resigns Over Afghan AirstrikeNew York TimesBERLIN â€” Germany's former defense minister, Franz Josef Jung, resigned Friday, saying he accepted â€œpolitical responsibilityâ€ for accusations that the military withheld information on a deadly airstrike in Afghanistan in September ...German minister Franz Josef Jung resigns over raidBBC NewsGerman Minister Jung Quits on Afghan Air StrikeBloombergGerman minister quits in row over Nato air strike that killed civiliansguardian.co.ukCNN International ... China says no emissions checks without foreign funds - Reuters Boston GlobeChina says no emissions checks without foreign fundsReutersBEIJING, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A top Chinese climate envoy said on Friday only emissions curbs carried out under its newly announced carbon intensity targets that have international financial support will be open to outside scrutiny. ...India to opt for lower emission cuts than China: JairamTimes of IndiaChina announces carbon cutsABC OnlineUS experts welcome China's pledge on carbon emission cutsXinhuaSydney Morning Herald& ... 4 dead, 1 injured during Thanksgiving shooting - MiamiHerald.com Palm Beach Post4 dead, 1 injured during Thanksgiving shootingMiamiHerald.comFour people, including a 6-year-old girl, are dead and another is in the hospital after police say a man opened fire on his relatives as they gathered for a Thanskgiving Day feast in Jupiter last evening. ...3 adults, child shot dead at family party in Fla.The Associated PressFlorida Thanksgiving shootout: Thanksgiving turns tragic in FloridaEntertainment and Showbiz!Shooting at Florida Thanksgiving gathering ... Iran Censured Over Nuclear Program by UN Watchdog - New York Times CBC.caIran Censured Over Nuclear Program by UN WatchdogNew York TimesPARIS â€” One day after the director general of the United Nations nuclear watchdog castigated Iran for blocking inquiries into its nuclear program, the organization's governing body added a further rebuke Friday, ...Iran told to halt work on nuclear plant by UN watchdogguardian.co.ukIAEA Votes to Censure IranVoice of Americaus says patience with Iran fadingReutersAFP -Telegraph.co.uk& ...	CNN.com Man sought after 5 shot in Florida Police in southern Florida were searching Friday for a man in connection with the fatal shootings of four people and the wounding of another. ... Newark runway risks worry feds Federal investigators are concerned a potential danger persists because of the simultaneous use of intersecting runways at Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the nation's busiest and a gateway to the New York metro area. ... 100 sought in Philippines massacre The man charged in the grisly killings of at least 57 people in the Philippines claimed his innocence from his jail cell, blaming instead the leader of a militant Islamic group. ... Study: Cost of treating diabetes to soar The number of Americans with diabetes will nearly double in the next 25 years, and the costs of treating them will triple, according to a new report. ... W.H. crashers had earlier legal woes Tareq and Michaele Salahi may have been unknown to invited guests at President Obama's state dinner, but they are no strangers to courts in Virginia. ... Norway: Iran confiscated Peace Prize Iranian authorities confiscated the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize given to human rights activist Shirin Ebadi, Norway said Thursday. ... NBA star pays for slain girl's funeral NBA star Shaquille O'Neal paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl whose body was found last week. ...