River of Opinion: The Nation
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !
Be sure to eat something yummy! Here are some my favorite holiday dessert recipes. Consider them food for thought, as well as sustenance for the soul and body! DEATH-BY-CHOCOLATE CAKE (Surprise! A real WMD ) It's very simple to make and my ...
By dr. sanity, Dr. Sanity, 1 hour ago
Alison Sweeney Seeks Clarity Through Charity for Two Children
While hosting a Winter Wonderland-themed charity event for Feeding America at her California home recently, Alison Sweeney said she hoped son Benjamin Edward, 4 ½, and daughter Megan Hope, 10 months, would someday learn from her charitable example. “I ...
By missy, Celebrity Baby Blog, 2 hours ago
Drummond: Still much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
or curled up under building archways downtown — it reminds me how fortunate I am. How much I — we all — take for granted. My pay has been cut, which, of course, I'm not happy about. But at least I still receive a decent paycheck. I get paid to write ...
By tammerlin drummond, Inside Bay Area, 2 hours ago
Thanksgiving Week Thankfulness For Pam
It's Thanksgiving week, so I'd like to express my thanks to Pam and for Pam-- the African-American Lesbian and Head Barista here who embraces the wide diversity within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Rolling stone black ...
By autumn sandeen, Pam's House Blend, 3 hours ago
Thanksgiving: Are You Naughty Or Nice?
When you lament about tucking away your second helping of mashed potatoes, you are teaching your daughters a big lesson -- though not a good one. Lisa Sharkey: The moment Thanksgiving Dinner is consumed, and the leftovers are put away, we all begin ...
By momlogic staff, MomLogic, 3 hours ago
Not Cooking on Thanksgiving? Go Out.
Here's a good starting list of restaurants that will be open this Thanksgiving. Some will be dishing up turkey, but others are sticking to the regular menu. Let us know if you find another one open and we'll add it to the list. Barbacoa: 2 p.m.-8 p.m. ...
By rachael daigle, Boise Weekly, 3 hours ago
Don't want to cook? These restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day
If the thought of cooking a big Thanksgiving dinner is too much for you, here are some options for dining out on Thanksgiving Day. 500 South Restaurant at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. Thanksgiving ...
By times-union, Jacksonville.com, 4 hours ago
Student taste buds get involved with learning experience at San Carlos Park Elementary
Bailey Johnston rips into a buttered roll during the kindergarten Thanksgiving dinner at San Carlos Park on Tuesday. Students were treated to eight courses of food and lessons about Thanksgiving during the progressive meal. Photographed Nov. 24, 2009. ...
By aaron hale, Naples Daily News, 4 hours ago
Thanksgiving: The Ultimate Money-Saving Meal
Gotta love a chef who knows how to save you time and money. Susannah Locketti: Sandra Lee, host of the Food Network's "Semi-Homemade Cooking" and "Sandra's Money Saving Meals," saves moms time and money this Thanksgiving with an array of cooking, ...
By momlogic staff, MomLogic, 5 hours ago
Thanksgiving Poems for Family Used as Thanksgiving Prayers
Thanksgiving poems for family can be used for Thanksgiving Prayers. We give thanks to all that can hear us, all that can see us, all that can feel. We give thanks to all that can dine with us, all that can talk with us, all that is real. We give ...
By lori lane, Associated Content, 5 hours ago
Newsverse: Two Thanksgiving Hymns
We gather together, to ask the Lord’s blessing— We need it more than ever as the Lord only knows. Aunt Sally’s growing odder, her behavior is distressing. She drank up all the sherry and took off her clothes. Safe from harm and trouble, our gratitude ...
By newsweek, Newsweek, 6 hours ago
Safe Travels & Happy Thanksgiving, eh?
I’m going to miss the brave and insightful Al at Anonymous Liberal, a good man who had the correct humility to wonder if he truly had anything to offer in our big swirl of society and politics. I disagree with his final conclusion, of course, but I so ...
By paradox, The Left Coaster, 6 hours ago
Talib Kweli & Phife Pay Tribute to De La Soul on New Mixtape
With 2009 marking the 20 year anniversary of De La Soul’s classic debut, 3 Feet High and Rising, DJ Mick Boogie and Terry Urban will be releasing a free mixtape paying homage to the beloved Long Island-bred group tomorrow. (November 25). The project ...
By xxlstaff, XXL, 7 hours ago
Green beans have no place on a Thanksgiving menu.
On Thanksgiving, vegetarians like me should politely deflect questions about why we don't eat turkey and instead exaggerate our pleasure when meatless sides come around. Like travelers to exotic foreign lands, we should feel grateful for whatever's ...
By juliet lapidos, Slate, 7 hours ago
The Young and The Restless : Soap Update for Nov. 24, 2009
When Ashley invites Adam to join her and her family for Thanksgiving dinner but he says he will pass. He thinks back to when he kissed Sharon and how he apologized to her for it. Sharon tells him that he didn’t mess things up, he just surprised her. ...
By jan barrett, Blogger News, 7 hours ago
Next Iron Chef winner Jose Garces deep frying his Thanksgiving turkey
Next Iron Chef 2 winner Jose Garces beat Jehangir Mehta on Sunday’s finale of the Food Network series, and will appear on Iron Chef for the first time in mid-January. He was selected by the annoying judging panel—seriously, has there ever been a more ...
By andy dehnart, Reality Blurred: Reality TV News Digest, 8 hours ago
Gas Prices Rise with Thanksgiving Travel
If you’re traveling by car this Thanksgiving, you’ll notice a difference in gas prices from last year. Up 72 cents per gallon from a year ago, the national average stands at roughly $2.64, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. Keep in mind that ...
By stephen markley, Cars.com Blogs, 8 hours ago
Academic Research Does Not Take Holidays Off
We gather together some of the more provocative papers of recent years, which are guaranteed to enliven the dinner table by providing fresh fodder for family squabbles. Genocide, with Stuffing and Gravy Anthropologist Janet Siskind of Rutgers ...
By tom jacobs, Miller-McCune, 8 hours ago
Et Tu, Thanksgiving? -- By: Jay Nordlinger
Can you stand a little “Happy Holidays” talk? I have an item on this issue — “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays” — in Impromptus today. Long story short: A Jewish friend of mine, who works in a Catholic social-services organization, is the only one ...
By jay nordlinger, The Corner, 10 hours ago
Thanksgiving proclamation (repost)
WHEREAS, It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; Posted by Physics Geek at November 24, 2009 10:00 AM | TrackBack ...
By physics geek, Physics Geek, 10 hours ago
The Cameron Column #1 (repost)
If you've never read any of Bruce Cameron's articles, you've been missing out. He stopped writing for a while, restarted and then stopped again, and the started again. In any event, here is his Thanksgiving column circa 1998. =========================== ...
By physics geek, Physics Geek, 11 hours ago
What's the best vegetarian turkey? (Hint: It's not Tofurky.)
On Thanksgiving Day, vegetarians generally stick to the side dishes. But it needn't be so. Last year, Juliet Lapidos decided to find the best faux turkey on the market. She sampled four types of veggie turkey so that you don't have to. The article is ...
By juliet lapidos, Slate, 11 hours ago
Woman believed dead in Galt house fire
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By bill lindelof, Sacramento Bee, 11 hours ago
Some Thoughts for Thanksgiving
I am thankful for the teenagers who are complaining about doing chores -- that means they are home and safe. ... for homework. It means we live in a country where education is valued and encouraged for all. ... for the taxes I pay; it means I have ...
By drwes, Dr. Wes, 11 hours ago
Safe driving tips for the Thanksgiving holiday
Thanksgiving is one of the most heavily traveled times of the year, and with the tough economy many are choosing a road trip instead of taking to the friendly skies. If a road trip to visit family and friends is the plan this long holiday weekend, ...
By consumer reports shopping blog, Consumer Reports, 15 hours ago
A mealtime prayer with a diverse group of traditions and beliefs can be tricky
Plenty of thought goes into how long to cook the Thanksgiving turkey, whether the dinner table has enough place settings, and how many people want apple pie instead of pumpkin pie. But skip saying grace, and many guests will feel like it's just not ...
By kimberly ross, Redding.com, 17 hours ago
What’s new on Elliott: Renovation regrets, bad holiday advice and Thanksgiving on Treasure Island
This is the online version of Elliott’s E-Mail. If this doesn’t display correctly, why not switch subscriptions to my RSS feed or my daily e-mail newsletter? This week’s burning question: What’s the biggest problem facing the travel industry? It’s open- ...
By christopher elliott, Elliott.org, 17 hours ago
Time to Spread My Thanksgiving Wings
Isn't it time I make a move from the "kids' table" and start my own Thanksgiving family traditions? Momlogic's Momstrosity: Every Thanksgiving for the last 30 or so years, I have been at one place and one place only: My parent's house. Every year, the ...
By momlogic staff, MomLogic, 24 hours ago
Holiday spells horror for owner of smelly cat
Dear Marie, I am planning on having family over to my house for Thanksgiving and I am terrified. My four-year-old neutered cat has recently taken to peeing outside the litter box and the house smells horrible. I would be extremely embarrassed to ...
By samantha gowen, Freedom Blogging, 1 day ago
Gadlinks for Monday 11.23.09
Welcome to Thanksgiving week here at Gadling! I'm sure you're all dying to read about pilgrimages and turkeys. I think I'll spare you those topics for when it gets to crunch time -- on Wednesday. In the meantime, here are the latest and greatest travel ...
By brenda yun, Gadling, 1 day ago
Better living through chemistry, Thanksgiving style
Listen up, all you science geeks: Do you want to be the star of Thanksgiving dinner? Then watch this video. Taped a few days ago at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., the video features a lecture and demonstration given by ...
By jeannine stein, Los Angeles Times, 1 day ago
Better living through chemistry, Thanksgiving style
Listen up, all you science geeks: Do you want to be the star of Thanksgiving dinner? Then watch this video. Taped a few days ago at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., the video features a lecture and demonstration given by ...
By jeannine stein, Los Angeles Times, 1 day ago
Nathan Tabor: A Thanksgiving Revival
This past year has been a tough one for many, if not most, Americans. While fighting two fronts in the war on terrorism, we've had to contend with economic turmoil, soaring unemployment, political division and a growing sense that America's best years ...
By nathan tabor, Town Hall, 1 day ago
Bringing Back Family Night One Week at a Time: Making Thanksgiving Decorations
It's always fun to do craft projects when you have younger children. After all, they won't be little forever and soon they'll be too cool to spend time with their parents. With Thanksgiving coming up soon, why not get the family involved in *making ...
By amy b., Zappos Blogs, 1 day ago
More details about the new Waterstone Grille
When I first posted about the new Waterstone Bar and Grille, which is taking over from the troubled Coconuts, someone named dispatch posted an insightful comment. I e-mailed disptach, trying to get more information on the place. Today, dispatch ...
By sam sessa, Baltimore Sun Blogs, 1 day ago
Thanksgiving Quotes : Most Famous Thanksgiving Day Sayings [del.icio.us]
Thanksgiving Day is an American tradition and like any holiday in the United States, it has been commemorated and remembered in a number of ways through the years. Here's a compilation of some of the best, most famous quotes related to Thanksgiving, ...
By tonijauhari, Automotive Corner's, 1 day ago
How do farmers produce so many turkeys for Thanksgiving?
Clearly, there's a lot of demand for turkeys on Thanksgiving. What's less obvious is how turkey suppliers meet such massive, single-day demand for their not-usually-that-popular product. In 2008, the "Explainer" probed the world of turkey economics, ...
By nina shen rastogi, Slate, 1 day ago
Kids Reenact The First Thanksgiving
Arawak men and women, naked, tawny, and full of wonder, emerged from their villages onto the island's beaches and swam out to get a closer look at the strange big boat. When Columbus and his sailors came ashore, carrying swords, speaking oddly, the ...
By scarce, Crooks and Liars, 1 day ago
Presidential Proclamation -- Thanksgiving Day
What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. This day's roots are intertwined with those of our Nation, and its history traces the ...
By the white house, The White House, 1 day ago
This isn't the post about my Thanksgiving menu, but that one is coming
Guess what? The fucking CAT pissed on my bed. I blame y'all. Every last one of you. In other news, has anyone wondered about that toxic class I've been teaching? Probably not, because Leblanc yelled at you so much for trying to offer advice. Me, I was ...
By sybil vane, Bitch. Ph.D., 1 day ago
Feng shui your Thanksgiving dinner
Looking to make this Thanksgiving as stress-free as possible? Or maybe you'd just like some tips on keeping the chaos to a minimum? This Thanksgiving, why not try Feng Shui to ensure a warm, happy and positive environment for you and your guests. Here ...
By jenn savedge, Plenty, 1 day ago
Happy Thanksgiving week!
Maybe a week off is a bit excessive — especially considering that a two-week winter break comes less than a month afterward. But don't forget to keep your kids at home all week, Pinellas and Hillsborough parents. No classes for your kids until next ...
By jeff solochek, The Gradebook: Daily Education News, 1 day ago
Mingling Mondays ~ Wired Holiday Pop Up Store Launch Party
The Kitten Lounge is a lifestyle blog that brings the best in entertainment, fashion, beauty and style together. Kimmie presents various options from behind the scenes events to trips to some of her favorite showrooms that carry amazing pieces. As a ...
By kittencouture, Kitten Lounge, 1 day ago
Thanksgiving Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Whether you stuff your turkey or make the dressing on the side, Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without it. The stuffing or dressing is one of my favorite parts of our Thanksgiving dinner. It's one of the side dishes that makes this holiday dinner ...
By karen barnes, Associated Content, 1 day ago
It's alive! Raw food chef touts Thanksgiving makeover
Published: 11/23/2009 2:25 AM Last Modified: 11/23/2009 2:25 AM Ronald Landry is looking forward to a fine Thanksgiving dinner this year. Of course, he's not serving his friends anything that isn't living and raw. For four years, Landry's dined ...
By matt gleason, Tulsa World, 1 day ago
Thanksgiving Costumes -- Cute or Racist?
Last year, one school's annual Thanksgiving celebration had its share of Native American costumes. And some parents were pissed. It's a tradition that's been going on for 40 years. Every November, Claremont, California, kindergartners dress up like ...
By momlogic staff, MomLogic, 1 day ago
I Asked Myself Should I Be Thankful for This? and My Answer was Definitely
This week is Thanksgiving, which means it's time to think about our lives. I've been reading AC writers responding to the assignment on thankfulness, and they mentioned so many of the same things I have in my life that make me grateful, and my first ...
By pattie byrd, Associated Content, 1 day ago
Sac State surprises Oregon State in basketball, 65-63
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By bill lindelof, Sacramento Bee, 2 days ago
SMUD lands DOE grant to link solar homes
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By bill lindelof, Sacramento Bee, 24 days ago
Religion & ethics calendar
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By joe davidson, Sacramento Bee, 56 days ago
January 2008 Sacramento region home sales and price trends
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