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Local stimulus projects stirring debate?

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Voters to pols: Give us jobs, results, not spats

Voters' memo to politicians: We're angry and fearful, mostly about jobs and the economy. We want tangible solutions, not partisan bickering or intraparty spats. And we'll vote either party out of office if we don't think you're listening.

Schwarzenegger sends lawmaker special veto message

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger typically attaches a message to bills he signs or vetoes telling lawmakers why he took the action.

Swastika, 'Obama' carved into Mass. golf course

The Secret Service and local police are investigating after a swastika was found carved into a Massachusetts golf course green next to President Barack Obama's name.

Mass. woman's message in bottle turns up in France

A bottle with a message written by a woman who tossed it into the sea in 2003 off Cape Ann in Massachusetts was found 3,000 miles across the Atlantic off the coast of France. Michel and Daniele Onesime said they were going fishing last month from the port at St. Gilles Croix de Vie when they found the bottle in the water.

Smokey Bear still smokin’ at age 65

Smokey Bear is turning 65, but he’s not going into hibernation with his mission of fire prevention. He’s got his own Facebook page, and has just launched profile pages on Twitter, MySpace and YouTube. His new campaign urges young adults to “Get Your Smokey On!”

Happy or hungry? Cat purrs send different messages

A cat's purr normally says, "I'm happy." But a new study suggests some purrs send cat owners a much different message: "Feed me!"

Hidden Auschwitz message hailed as rare find

A note hidden in a bottle by Auschwitz prisoners 65 years ago in a desperate attempt to preserve a small piece of themselves was added Wednesday to the archives of the Polish state-run museum dedicated to the memory of the former Nazi death camp's victims.

Hidden Auschwitz message troubles French survivor

Albert Veissid stashed stolen marmalade for six fellow prisoners in an Auschwitz bunker, a French Jew helping Polish Christians in a gesture of desperate solidarity. In thanks, they shared spare cups of soup — and etched his name alongside theirs in a note buried in a bottle for 65 years.

Workmen in Poland find hidden Auschwitz letter

The note, written in pencil then rolled up and inserted in a bottle, contains the names of seven young people who probably thought they were doomed to die in the notorious Auschwitz death camp.

Eikenberry tells Afghans they share US goals

The nominee to be the next U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan finished his introductory remarks at his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday with a brief message for the Afghan people.

Condom uproar latest message problem for pope

From the Gospel to Google, the church has been seeking ways to announce the word of Christ for 2,000 years.

Obama essay seeks global help with recession

President Barack Obama pressed global leaders in a written message Tuesday to take "bold, comprehensive and coordinated" steps against the debilitating recession.

Threats disrupt 10 southern Delaware schools

State police have arrested four people after bomb threats and text messages warning of shootings disrupted the final day of state standardized testing at 10 southern Delaware schools.

Man admits sending 'monkey out of cage' message

University of Florida officials said a man has confessed to sending a mysterious message through the school's emergency text message system. UF spokesman Steve Orlando told The Gainesville Sun that the man, a former employee of the university's text messaging service, told investigators the message was sent by accident.

North Korea vows to bolster its military in 2009

North Korea ushered in 2009 with an appeal Thursday to unite around leader Kim Jong Il and bolster the country's military while reaffirming its commitment to denuclearization.

Childress sends Peterson, Vikings a message

It would have been easy for Brad Childress to let this one slide.

Marshall denied chance to honor Obama on the field

The possibility of a yellow flag curtailed Brandon Marshall's red, white and blue tribute to President-elect Barack Obama with a black-and-white glove.

Best-laid plans: Media beat Obama to the punch

Sen. Barack Obama's pledge to supporters that they would be the "first to know" his running mate turned out to be a savvy but unworkable communications strategy.

Bin Laden lashes out at Arab leaders

Osama bin Laden released a new message on Sunday denouncing Arab leaders for sacrificing the Palestinians and saying the head of the Shiite militant group Hezbollah did not really have the strength to take on Israel.

Bin Laden to send 'strong message': Al-Sahab

The media wing of al-Qaida says Osama bin Laden soon will issue a new message addressed to the Islamic world.

Space workers replying to seaborne message from Bahamas

A Bahamian girl's seaborne school project has landed on the sandy doorstep of NASA.

Finland's Foreign Minister Ousted

Finland's foreign minister was ousted Tuesday by his conservative party over a text message scandal involving an erotic dancer.

Bin Laden Urges Jihad for Palestinians

Osama bin Laden lashed out Thursday at Palestinian peace negotiations with Israel and called for a holy war to liberate the Palestinian lands.

Bin Laden: Pope Helps Anti-Islam Crusade

Osama bin Laden accused Pope Benedict XVI of helping in a "new Crusade" against Islam and warned of a "severe" reaction to European publications of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad that insulted many Muslims.

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What a Sermon Should Be
Source:

In our entertainment-driven culture, many pastors and preachers have moved from the straightforward message of the Gospel to sermons that have more in common with motivational speeches.

The 13th Day - A Film About The Miracle of Fatima
Source: 13th Day Films

We have appointed Ignatius Press as our official distributor for North America and will be releasing the film on OCTOBER 13th 2009.

Eid Message from Mullah Omar
Source: uruknet.info

... Though the double-faced media has kept their public ignorant of the facts but their government are well aware of the ground realities—the huge casualties and the sagging morale of their soldiers.

Aer Lingus crew play wrong message saying plane about to ditch
Source: Telegraph

Aer Lingus cabin crew caused chaos on a Dublin to Paris flight by accidentally playing a message in French which warned that the plane was about to make an emergency landing.

Bottle message found after 5 years
Source: discoveryon.info

A British man who discovered a message in a bottle on a beach said he tracked down the U.S. teenager who dropped it from a cruise ship five years ago.

Obama: The Prince of Dispassion
Source: The New York Times

According to a CBS News poll released on Tuesday, 67 percent of respondents said that they didn't have an understanding of health care reform ideas because they found them too confusing.

Tampered sign promotes pot
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

Someone 'hacked' sign and changed message

50 Creative WWF Campaigns That Make You Think Twice
Source: thedesigninspiration.com

What we have collected here are some of the most powerful and eye-catching ads of WWF. They are all creative and well executed, and the message is clear. What it takes a make a great ads? Maybe you can learn something from the ads below.

BBC NEWS | Technology | Web tool oversees Afghan election
Source: BBC News

Text from the BBC article by Jonathan Fildes, BBC's technology journalist. Any attempt to rig or interfere with Afghanistan's election could be caught out by a system that allows anyone to record incidents via text message.

Will Barack Obama's Media Ubiquity Be the Most Significant Aspect of His Presidency?
Source: New York Magazine

Since occupying the White House, Barack Obama has hosted fifteen town-hall meetings; appeared in more than 800 images on the White House Flickr photo-stream; and held four prime-time press conferences, the same number held by George W. Bush in his entire presidency.

Did the Vatican suppress hidden 'Galileo Cryptogram'?
Source: The Register (UK)

An Australian boffin says that the planet Neptune may have actually been discovered 234 years earlier than had been thought, by the famed Renaissance Italian astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei - who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his "heretical" astronomy research.

The art of good speech writing

Writing a speech is not an easy thing to do because it is not just about getting up in front of an audience and saying a few words. Any good speech is an art form which involves some basic elements, one similar to telling a story.

Edwards says dalliance shouldn't mute message
Source: NewsObserver.com

Former presidential candidate John Edwards said in an interview published Wednesday that his indiscretions shouldn't harm the fight against poverty and that he worries nobody has taken up his crusade to target the issue.

Mom drew swastika on girl to send message, says social worker
Source: CBC

The mother of a girl at the centre of a custody hearing in Winnipeg allegedly told social workers she drew a swastika and other Nazi symbols on her daughter's skin to send a message to the school.

Susan Boyle given good luck message by Sims
Source: Sunday Mail

An online trailer for the popular game the Sims included a good luck message for Susan Boyle -- obviously the 1 minute 6 second plug worked because Susan has advanced to the next round.

To All Viners: Lets Get Together!
Source: YouTube

Can we just stop for one minute, and send positive energy to all we know on the vine, i know i am new, fresh blood, a lib, but lets just take a moment and wish even the snarliest person you have had an ugly debate with or even a good debate and give them a vinerspace hug....think …

Create Your Own Inspirational Message Cards/e-mails...Using Images, Messages, Fonts and Special Effects that Work Well Together

If you have the software (generically referred to as "Image Editing") like Photoshop, that allows you to overwrite text on your digital photo files, take the time and care to select an image, message and font (type face) that work well together.

65 Years Have Passed Since They Wrote Their Note; Polish Construction Workers Found Auschwitz Prisoners' Message In A Bottle
Source: Sky.com

A letter written by Auschwitz prisoners in 1944 has been discovered by construction workers in Poland.

Prisoner behind Auschwitz message found in France
Source: thelocal.de

One of the Auschwitz prisoners who left a message in a bottle found recently near the Nazi death camp has likely been located living in France, memorial spokesperson Jarek Mensfelt told The Local on Tuesday.

Workers find message in an Auschwitz bottle
Source: expatica.com

Workers demolishing the wall of a building that once belonged to the former Nazi German Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp have found a message in a bottle written by prisoners 65 years ago, Auschwitz museum officials said Monday.

The message the Muslim world was waiting for - CNN.com
Source: CNN

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (CNN) -- President Obama has given the Muslim community around the world the message we have been waiting for.

Help Needed~Prayer Request

Dear news vine friends I have a prayer request. I have a friend, not known to me personally but defiantly loved who needs prayer.

Telegram Stop - bringing an old concept back with the help of the web
Source: the age

Found this cool online telegram service at that blends the experience of a classic telegram of the old days with the benefits of the web.

Tomorrow like I have never seen it before.

One day my aging dog started wandering outside until she found the sun. She would lie in the sun at the edge of the woods all day, following the sun as it skimmed across the sky. Two days after she started ,she died.

Museum finds secret message in Lincoln's watch
Source: Reuters

A gold watch owned by Abraham Lincoln bears a message marking the start of the U.S. Civil War, but the president never knew of the "secret" inscription uncovered on Tuesday at the National Museum of American History.

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