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My pick for person and hero of the year..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 5:33 pm
Time magazine will reveal its " Person of the year" Wednesday , check out the short list below. I think that honor should go to Captain Chesley Sullenberger . Visit msnbc.com for breaking news,....
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Great Mind- Susieq's Entertainment Report and QOTD...

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 4:41 pm
Earlier this week Rain posted a story on Barbara Walter's Most Fascinating People special and some of us posted our thoughts on it. I have to say other than choosing Michelle Obama as her numbe...
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SOTD-"Happy Christmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 4:34 pm
I only like this version of "Happy Christmas." I hope and pray that next year around this time, we'll be able to sing this song and the wars will really be over. Did you know? "The lyric is...
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Good News Story Of The Day, "Alpine Cabinet Company is making dollhouses for Charity,"

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 4:24 pm
"Now, the longtime Timnath company that cut hours and laid off a quarter of its work force in January is digging deep to help its remaining 40-plus employees get through the holidays and give back.....
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Ten Questions With Great Mind-Sandy..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 4:20 pm
Do you collect anything? I began collecting elephants many years ago. However I no longer do, unless it is very unique. I've ask friends & relatives to longer give me one. I no longer like....
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Monday's open thread..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 8:31 am
Here are a few stories you may be interested in reading while you enjoy your yummy, hot beverage. "NOLA police shot, killed civilians amid post-Katrina...
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Finally a war that O' Reilly is willing to fight in..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 7:44 am
Too bad it's the fictitious "war on Christmas.” I say merry Christmas to the people that I know who celebrate Christmas and I say happy holidays to people I don't know that well. It’s abou...
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"Why This War? Obama on Afghanistan." (60 Minutes Interview)

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 7:35 am
The president explained his position very well.
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"I am a Charity!" by Cindy Sheehan

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 7:12 am
"Dear Mr. Obama, I hear that you were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize recently in Oslo, Norway and that, in addition to that spiffy medal, it comes with 1.4 million tax-free dollars that you are goin...
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This Sunday's Great Minds Movie Pick Is: "Ubuntu"...

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2009, 1:32 pm
Synopsis: "Ubuntu, a traditional African philosophy, recognizes how we are inextricably bound in each other’s humanity. " The films running time is: 8 minutes and 17 seconds. Feel free to leave a....
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QOTD..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 12:52 pm
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SOTD- "Romeo's Tune" by Steve Forbert, piccked by Great Mind- Doug R..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 12:33 pm
This is one of those songs I've always liked, but never knew the name of. It definitely takes me back, I remember hearing it when I was a kid. Great pick! Did you know? "Even though it sta...
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Good News Story Of The Day,"Recycled Sneakers Fit for Sharing"..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 12:17 pm
"Greg Woodburn, a sophomore at the University of Southern California, spends a lot of time cleaning sneakers. Some of them once belonged to him; some belonged to his friends. But soon the shoes will.....
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Ten Questions with Great Mind- Hallie..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 9:03 am
Do you collect anything? trash on my daily walks. What's the biggest adventure you've been on? Most recently, hiking the Cinque Terre region of northern Italy with my daughter this past Sep...
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Check it out, this video was so cool! "Lost Generation"

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 8:03 am
Thanks to Meredith for sending it to me.
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The lingering Bush scandals..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 7:58 am
Sad to say, but the higher ups will NEVER be held accountable. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
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Some Republicans and Blue Dog Dems, would like to get between you and your doc..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 7:42 am
I thought the republicans were against the "government getting between you and your doctor." If that 's the case, why are all all these amendments being added to the health care bill to prevent.....
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Tuesday's open thread..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 6:58 am
Please give a warm welcome to Hallie, she has become our newest Great Mind.
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Conservative Andrew Sullivan has some very interesting things to say, regarding Palin and the GOP..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 6:34 am
Sullivan called on the media to vet Palin the way they would vet any other politician. He seems to think this book will turn out to be another James Frey type scandal for Oprah. He really did ask.....
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Great Mind- Susieq's Entertainment Report & QOTD..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2009, 4:08 pm
I'm pretty sure I'm not alone when I say the media can absolutely beat a story to death. I am of course talking about the Tiger Woods story. I admit this was at first an actual newsworthy ev...
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QOTD...

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 4:37 pm
What's your favorite Christmas song?
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SOTD-"Foolish Heart" by Steve Perry...

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 4:30 pm
One of Steve's best. Did You Know? "The video for "Foolish Heart" is unique in the fact that it is one continuous shot from beginning to end. The setting is a darkened hall with the camera...
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Good News Story of the day, hunters save abused dogs life..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 4:17 pm
"Ed Dandaraw and some hunters got one of the shocks of their lives Sunday afternoon in the woods in the town of Providence when the stumbled upon a black bag. The bag moved and that's when Ed saw...
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VP Biden talks about the President's new Afghanistan strategy..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 7:53 am
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"Sexting, bullying cited in young girls suicide."

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 7:50 am
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This would make the Grinch happy: "Some toy drives check immigration status"

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 7:36 am
"They don't claim to know who's been naughty or nice, but some Houston charities are asking whether children are in the country legally before giving them toys. In a year when more families t...
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Republicans still out there scaring senior citizens with lies about health care..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 7:28 am
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Please post your reaction after watching the President's speech tonight...

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 6:11 pm
I just watched the speech and I think the President did a good job of explaining his strategy. I'm glad he addressed concerns a lot of people had regarding Pakistan. There are no easy choices, I....
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QOTD..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 5:43 pm
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SOTD-"Change" by John Waite..

rain d. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 5:10 pm
I've always like John 's voice and this song is one of my favorites. My hubby is also a fan, in fact he's the one who told me that John was once the lead singer for the band the Babys. I ...
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To all the Great Minds & my fellow bloggers..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 7:54 am
I'm going to busy today , so I wanted to take this time to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! I also wanted to ask you a QOTD: What is your favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving?
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Best Thanksgiving Day movies..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 7:40 am
You can view the list here: http://www.andrewnixon.com/movies/tday.htm Here's a scene from one of my favorites; "Planes Trains and Automobiles," with Steve Martin and the late, great John Cand...
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Thankful!

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 7:27 am
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I was thinking about all the things that I'm most thankful for: Other than having a wonderful family and friends here are just a few things that I'm thankful for. ...
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QOTD, asked by Great Mind-Marilyn ..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 7:24 pm
WHAT DO YOU CARRY IN YOUR PURSE." Yeah, I know, who carries a purse? Hobo, Diaper Bag,Tote,back pack,etc.etc. Me? It will take a while to type it all. for example, There may be everything from...
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SOTD-"State Of The World" by Janet Jackson..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 7:07 pm
Janet's whole Rhythm Nation CD was awesome! I think this is the CD that showed us Janet had grown up. The songs on the CD talked about; teen pregnancy, bigotry, poverty and school violence. ...
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Good News Story Of The Day, "Blind Man Adopts Son He'd Been Looking For"..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 6:56 pm
"People will adopt older kids. They'll adopt disabled kids and neglected kids. Kids who can't read, kids who can't talk - there are people willing to adopt. But all those things in one ...
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Sanford charged with 37 ethics violations..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 10:22 am
If it is proven that Sanford used state funds to meet up with his jumpoff, he should be impeached and he should also pay the funds back. I don't know which case is wackier, Ensigns or Sanford'...
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"Best Buy Wishes Muslims Happy Eid al-Adha "

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 10:10 am
Best Buy stands by its decision to wish U.S. Muslims a Happy Eid Al-Adha, a rep for the company said, and though some Best Buy customers took offense, a Muslim advocacy group praised the move. ...
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Tuesday's open thread..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 7:44 am
I hope Shannon and everyone else who is traveling for the holiday will have a safe trip.
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Fun Friday, most recent update on the cast of Little House..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 3:41 pm
"The little house is gone. As is the church that doubled as a schoolhouse, and Oleson's Mercantile. And who knew the creek that "half-pint" occasionally fished in never existed at all but was rath...
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Fun Friday, quiz..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:53 am
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Fun Friday, singing parrots..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:34 am

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Fun Friday, Panda sneezing..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:16 am
My daughter got such a kick out of this video. She watched a few times before going to school this morning.
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Fun Friday, 'Wrong Number"..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:13 am

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Fun Friday, TDS bookworms..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:07 am
<a href="http://www.thedailyshow.com/" target="_blank">The Daily Show: Excitement Over Sarah Palin's Book...
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QOTD..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 4:27 pm
Where's your personal paradise?
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SOTD- "I Will Rememeber You" by Sarah McLachlan..

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 4:23 pm
Such a beautiful song. Did You Know? "I Will Remember You" is a song written by Sarah McLachlan, Seamus Egan and Dave Merenda. The song first appeared on the soundtrack to the movie The Brothe...
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Good News Story Of The Day, "Two Year Old Helps Deliver Baby Brother"...

rain d. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 4:14 pm
"Two-year-old Jeremiha Taylor doesn't have to ask his mother where babies come from -- he helped deliver his little brother at the foot of his family's living room couch. "He's my little...
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