Tag Archives: news

Newscaster or Opinioncaster

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Joy

When you listen to the news or a sportscast or any other kind of “reporting”, take after a debate for example, would you rather hear the person’s opinion that’s reporting it or do you just want the facts as they … Continue reading →

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Newborn DNA Storage

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Joy

Have any of you been following this whole “newborn DNA storage” stuff? On Wed we got the news that the “Court Backs Families In Handling Of Newborn Blood.” First of all, I’m another person who didn’t know this was happening. I … Continue reading →

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News Bulletin

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Laura

ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE BY JOHN CLEESE The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Libya and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised … Continue reading →

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Rules

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Joy

The last month or so I’ve read more and more stories about people who want to do things that the “rules” say they can’t and then stories are written about them and the headlines they use, don’t really mean what … Continue reading →

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Since we never hear much good news….

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Joy

Check out this story and it might restore a little bit of your faith in mankind.

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Why is Charlie Sheen all over the news?

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Joy

Are you sick of hearing about Charlie Sheen? At first I just felt bad for the guy. I mean, he’s got problems. But then I think, why in God’s green earth is he EVERYWHERE?? I opened my homepage this morning … Continue reading →

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Good To Know: Education Priceless, If They Take It

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Joy

This segment is on WCCO in Minneapolis and this is Don Shelby. He’ll be retiring soon but I thought this was a very interesting “Good To Know.” This is what Don said. “President Obama has called for the lengthening of the … Continue reading →

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All or nothing

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Joy

When I heard this last week on the news I couldn’t believe it. We used to live in Minnetonka so when I heard that name, my attention was right there. They want to remove more than 100 bus stop benches. … Continue reading →

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News sources

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Joy

When Laura wrote about this the other day, it prompted this thought from DM, one of our local yokels. He brought up that it’s almost impossible to get a well balanced source of information. Which lead me to wonder where most of … Continue reading →

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What are you willing to pay for online?

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Joy

What would you be willing to pay for online? It was just announced that the New York Times is going to start charging in early 2011. They plan to let you read a certain amount for free and when you exceed that … Continue reading →

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Would you pay for online news?

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Joy

For more years than I can remember, I loved reading my morning paper while having those first few terrific cups of coffee and it’s really how I started my day.  I looked forward to it and it was a huge part of … Continue reading →

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2 Connected By Holocaust Reunited After 63 Years

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Joy

I’m not sure why I’ve always been so interested in anything and everything that has to do with the Holocaust.  But ever since I can remember, something about it really grabs me in.  I’m not sure if it’s the historical aspect … Continue reading →

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