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Pablo Picasso Was Never Called An @!$%#. A Comment on Iarnuocon.

In the words of that great Boston band, The Modern Lovers, Pablo Picasso was never called an @!$%#.

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2012 Iowa Republican Caucus Results

An interactive map that you can watch to see the results by county as they come in. CNN has a similar map here. MSNBC has one here. ____________________ Iowa has 28 total delegates. 25 determined by today's caucuses and 3 unpledged RNC delegates    

CoH Explained: The Next Step - Reporting Tools.

Newsvine has tools that the users can use to report Articles/Seeds or Comments that are in violation of The Code of Honor or User Agreement.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Six. A Proposed Revision.

It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Five

In this exhaustive series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Five, the final article of the Newsvine Code of Honor. Article five of the Code of Honor first appeared in the 2008 revision.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Four

In this ongoing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Four, which governs the proper methods for posting articles and seeds on Newsvine, as well as moderating your column. Many comments led to the formation of the rules of …

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Three

In this continuing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Three, which governs the proper methods for presenting information on Newsvine, covering such topics as headlines, clipping, tags, news types and classification.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Two

In this continuing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Two, which is essentially a prohibition on advertising, but not just advertising in the traditional sense.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article One

This is not an attempt to claim or assume any authority on Newsvine, and should not be construed as such. Rather, it is written with the goal of clarifying what I see everyday - misconceptions about the meaning and application of the First Article of the Newsvine Code of Honor.

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Video: Mocking Jesus on Israeli TV - The Crucifixion of "Yeshu"

I have no idea if this translation is accurate or not, though the video, even without sound, is offensive in it's own right. I dedicate this to all the Viners who, as a way of demonizing Islam, post YouTube videos of Imams talking which also have questionable translations.   …

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Turkish bus ambushed by Syrian gunmen

A bus carrying Turkish pilgrims came under fire in neighbouring Syria as they were travelling back from the hajj, leaving two injured and prompting harsh words from Turkey's prime minister. The incident has increased the already mounting Turkish and international pressure on t …

President Obama Signs Veterans Tax Credit Bill

If anyone doubted that veterans remain potent political symbols, they need look no further than Congress’s ability to set aside partisan gridlock last week and overwhelmingly enact legislation providing tax credits to businesses that hire veterans.

| Lou Reed & Tom Morello Sign Up For Occupy Website

Lou Reed, Tom Morello and punk icons Ian Mckaye and Jello Biafra have signed up to support the Occupy movement online as part of a new website which alerts protesters and activists to rallies and events. The OccupyMusicians resource went live online on Monday (21Nov11) and Mor …

GOP to Release Rebuttal bin Laden Movie

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Video: Ron and Nancy Reagan Support Drugs.

OK, it's fake. It's a heavily edited video from the 1980's series "Night Flight," but it's hilarious, and dripping with irony.

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Turkey Attacks PKK in Iraq

ISTANBUL—Turkey's Armed Forces on Thursday launched a broad land assault into northern Iraq to attack bases of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, in a major escalation of a long-running conflict. Twenty-two battalions were involved in a "large scale" operatio …

Fear, Inc.: The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America

This network of hate is not a new presence in the United States. Indeed, its ability to organize, coordinate, and disseminate its ideology through grassroots organizations increased dramatically over the past 10 years.

On Religion - A Call to End Bigotry

  About three and a half years ago I was awarded an RAV for my efforts in fighting religious bigotry on Newsvine.

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Shame on you, Alabama

Alabama has recently begun implementing a law designed to kick Latinos and immigrants out of the state. If you thought Arizona was bad, Alabama is worse. This is Arizona on steroids. Every day we’re hearing new stories of immigrants being targeted.

Turks say 15 plotted to hit US Embassy

ANKARA, Turkey - Police have detained 15 suspected Al Qaeda militants who were allegedly planning to attack the US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, the state-run news agency said yesterday. Turkey’s Interior Ministry confirmed the capture of suspected Al Qaed …

Syrian civilian: Why is our president killing us?

Near Khirbet al-Jouz, Syria (CNN) -- "I know that God created human beings to live in this world in a liberal way.

Top Gingrich aides resign from presidential campaign

Republican Newt Gingrich's senior presidential campaign aides, as well as key staff in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, have resigned en masse. Craig Schoenfeld, who was running Gingrich's campaign in Iowa, discussed the departures with The Des Moines Register.

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