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Cleveland throws party to welcome Shaq

Shaq got in one last party before training camp.

Gadhafi, planning to visit US, is slammed at rally

More than 200 people gathered Sunday to tell Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi he's not welcome in their suburban New Jersey community, including several who lost relatives in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.

Favre welcomed heartily in Minnesota

What was once unthinkable became reality on Friday night under the big white top of the Metrodome — Brett Favre received a standing ovation in Minnesota.

A few US cities hope to host Gitmo transplants

Once the nation's most secure prison, the federal lockup in southern Illinois has housed everyone from spies to a Colombian druglord to dapper mob boss John Gotti.

Outspoken host asks help from a target — Clinton

Right-wing radio host Michael Savage makes Hillary Rodham Clinton a frequent target of his verbal barbs. Now he's asking the secretary of state for help.

UK bars 22 alleged extremists, including show host

Britain on Tuesday published its first list of people barred from entering the country for allegedly fostering extremism or hatred, including Muslim extremists, a right-wing American radio host, an Israeli settler and jailed Russian gang members.

Muslims are cool to pope's Holy Land pilgrimage

A banner across the main square in Jesus' boyhood town condemns those who insult Islam's Prophet Muhammad — a message by Muslim hard-liners for Pope Benedict XVI during his pilgrimage to the Holy Land next month.

Enthusiastic crowds welcome Bush back to Texas

After an enthusiastic welcome from thousands of cheering Texans in two cities, George W. Bush spent his first night out of office at his Crawford ranch.

Bush tells cheering Texans 'it is good to be home'

Waving cardboard red, white and blue "W"s, thousands welcomed George W. Bush and his wife on Tuesday to their post-presidential home in Texas. "The presidency was a joyous experience, but as great as it was, nothing compares with Texas at sunset," Bush said to cheers from the crowd of about 25,000 as former first lady Laura Bush stood at his side. "Tonight I have the privilege of saying six words that I have been waiting to say for a while — it is good to be home."

Phelps' hometown planning big welcome home party

About 1,000 people in Michael Phelps' hometown celebrated with a "Phelpstival" four years ago when he brought back six gold medals and two bronzes from the Athens Olympics.

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The Governator Sees The Light!
Source: California Office of the Governo

Arnold Schwarzenegger finally saw the light and recanted on his refusal to sign the "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans" Day Bill, AB264. Of course he's put a hell of a spin on it but don't ever forget he proved his real thoughts on our Military Veterans with his initial veto of  …

Military offers a path to citizenship -- latimes.com
Source: The L.A. Times

The Navy, however, has received a number of inquiries from people who do not want to become Americans because it would mean giving up the citizenship of their birth, said Mass Communication Spc.

Libya welcome for Lockerbie bomber 'disgusting' - US
Source: irishtimes.com

THE WHITE HOUSE last night gave vent to its fury over the release of the convicted Lockerbie bomber when it described the triumphalist scenes greeting his homecoming at Tripoli airport as "outrageous and disgusting".

Hello to all

I have just joined the vine. My wife has been on a couple of months and she is having a blast. I thought I would say HI. I have to admit that I will not be joining many political discussions. I will talk about food, sex, beer, and love. Not in that order of course.

Americans travel 3000 miles to see Susan Boyle's hometown
Source: W. Lothian Courier

Asked if Blackburn is everything she'd hoped it would be, Leslie replied: "It's very nice, we both grew up in small towns so we didn't get a big shock, everybody has been very friendly. We've been looking forward to coming over and will definitely be back.

Montco GOP says �welcome back� to party switchers | The Intelligencer Now
Source: blogs.phillyburbs.com

Montco GOP says 'welcome back' to party switchers

A Wisconsin Welcome??!!

If you work for the WISCONSIN Department of Tourism, get ready to SHUDDER! This how YOUR State Patrol Officers exemplify a Wisconsin Welcome!! A Wisconsin Welcome??!!

Palin receives rock-star welcome after debate
Source: The Manila Times

ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Sarah Palin received a rock-star welcome Thursday at a rally here after holding her own in a highly anticipated US vice presidential debate with Democrat Joseph Biden.

[Poetry] Welcome to the Vine, for newcomers.

This is a poem to welcome new viners. I hope it represents the vine well =) I want to take a minute, To welcome you to the vine, It is a place that I love, And the people are rather fine!

Lots of New Faces on the Vine

I don't know if it's the "silly season," or perhaps the long weary nights as winter heaves its last gasps and the blushing maiden of spring prepares for her annual debut... whatever it is, I have been seeing a lot of new faces here on the Vine in the last few weeks.

How NOT to do Customer Service
Source: triptouch.com

A "Welcoming" sign in the entrance to a Coffee Shop in Hyderabad, India.

Performance and Politics: Welcome and Introductions

Greetings and welcome once again to CS Performance and Politics on Newsvine! I hope your first class together went well, and that the reading list doesn't look too arduous.

Meta: Iron Skin and Asbestos Underwear

In days of yore quests were raised by noble, and often not so noble, knights to find fonts of wisdom, holy grails, eternal youth, the sovereign specific, the philosopher's stone and such oddities as a potion, philter or talisman of Iron Skin.

Welcome New Users (No really!)

May you live in interesting times It had to happen sooner or later. Newsvine has always been a startup company funded by venture capital. That means, very often, the eventual buy-out by a bigger player. To quote myself from earlier this evening:

So, this is a news-blog?

This article has no political agenda. In fact, it is much akin to the pheasant warned of by the prophet Bill Bailey. This is merely a warm up. Just to warn you, I hope to be writing about serious news in a light hearted style; similar to Jon Stewart, but much, much worse. Enjoy.

Rising Breed of Migrant: Skilled and Welcome
Source: The New York Times

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — In this country where foreigners do most of the work, there are migrant maids and migrant masons, migrant tea boys and migrant typists, all doing what most migrant laborers do, menial tasks for meager wages.

welcome!

Welcome to my blog! Let me tell you all what I'll be writing about. Sports is my main interest so I'll be sharing my thoughts with you guys on some interesting topics in the world of sports.

New to NewsVine... My Article about nothing...

I just came across Newsvine this morning. I have to say, it has made my dream come true. I have always wanted to be a journalist, but never had enough writing talents as you can see in this very article.

We're being invaded!

I'm not to sure if any of you have noticed, but newsvine is in the midst of being invaded. No, not invaded by aliens from space, or of the illegal variety, or even by bot advertising (actually that may or may not be true, I'm taking artistic license here).

Welcome ...

This site is about alcohol. It's not meant as a celebration of drink but more about responsible drinking. Over time, and with your help, I'm hopeful that the site will become a useful resource for those looking for safe-party strategies.

Welcome to Hong Kong
Source: Revver

A quick trip down the rabbit hole and we are in Hong Kong

A Group of Teachers, Oh My!

Hey, Obviously this group is meant for teachers, but anyone with an interest is welcome.

Welcome Home a Hero

Do you have some free time during the week or weekend? Do you live in the D/FW Metroplex? Would you like to show your support for the troops?

Bush welcomes Steelers to White House
Source: Yahoo! News

"They said you didn't have a chance," Bush deadpanned. "I kind of know the feeling." Goes on to say, you also stole a victory, and I know that feeling just as well too. /Seattle rules

Logo rejects pro-gay church ad -- Queer Lesbian Gay News -- Gay.com
Source: gay.com

Interesting to see that even gay channel Logo is afraid to tell the truth about religion. All these viewers who have been rejected by various religions cannot know that some churches welcome them. Interesting.

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