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Is Newt Gingrich - once the voice of the right wing - now too moderate? / Bullet that struck the White House is found / American hip hop group detained in Pakistan for taking photos
The Mom Vivant / Debbie Baldwin of Ladue News
What does your choice of pie at thanksgiving dinner tell you about your personality? With Thanksgiving just around the corner The Mom Vivant thought we should turn to our favorite fictitious psychological consultant to learn what choosing a pie flavor says about your personality. Let’s dive in. Oh and in [...]
Will the Supreme Court overturn Obamacare?
Photo courtesy: Sayitaintso.net The U.S. Supreme Court will decide once and for all whether requiring Americans to buy health insurance is constitutional or not. Opponents argue it's akin to the U.S. government demanding that Americans buy domestic cars to shore up Detroit. The question is, even if the mandates are [...]
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Some possible outcomes 8 days from debt deal deadline / The young no longer in the same mindset when it comes to Obama / Will Target stores be open on Thanksgiving?
Beef and barley stew
From Kitchn.com (that's right, there's no "e" in kitchen!) 2-3 pound chuck or round beef roast, trimmed of fat and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 large onion, diced 8-10 ounces mushrooms (1 package) 3 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon thyme 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup red [...]
The Supreme Court
From Congressforkids.net The Supreme Court heads the judicial branch of the United States government. It is the only court established by the Constitution. Decisions made by the Supreme Court are usually of national importance. "Equal Justice under Law" is the motto of the Supreme Court. The wording of the Constitution [...]
Gloria Steinem and why she is ambivalent about Obama
Article by Rachel Cooke The Guardian/The Observer Photo by Mike McGregor for the Observer Gloria Steinem has been an outspoken figure on behalf of women's rights and the pro-choice movement for half a century. Here, she talks about her opposition to cosmetic surgery and her ambivalence about President Obama The [...]
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Will the Supreme Court of the United States make a final ruling on legality of Obama's healthcare plan? / Is Newt Gingrich back? / Can super committee agree on debt reduction in the next 10 days /
The Mom Vivant / Get Stuffed
From Sandra Ballentine of the New York Times / I was intrigued (make that wildly excited) when I heard there was a fancy hotel in Switzerland where I’d be forced to eat meat, frites, cheese and chocolate and drink red wine and Champagne in order to lose weight. Was this [...]
Slow cooked cranberry pork
From All Recipes.com Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce 1/3 cup French salad dressing 1 onion, sliced 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast Directions In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, salad dressing, and onion. Place pork in a slow cooker, and cover with the [...]