http://www.yourstreet.com/news/thanksgiving YourStreet collects the latest local news and information from around the web. Find out what's going on in your town. en-us Make giving thanks the center piece of your Thanksgiving by having each person give a Power Thank You. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756020/mark-goulston,-m-d-just-listen-stuff-your-turkey-with-giving-thanks Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:11:08 -0800 From SinglePayerAction.org : The Democratic health care bill is a massive bailout of the private health insurance industry. It is convoluted and complicated. And it should be defeated. That’s the take of a number of leading single payer activists. They will hold a... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756491/singlepayeraction-org-defeat-democratic-health-bill Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:11:08 -0800 We made this turkey lasagna this week instead of roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving. The leftovers get eaten faster this way. Brown a pound of ground turkey over medium heat in a large saucepan. (Although given the color turkey turns, this should be “White a... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756492/turkey-lasagna Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:02:08 -0800 The Advance wants to hear the stories that make you appreciate life this year http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756027/what-are-you-thankful-for-this-thanksgiving- Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:19:08 -0800 I started searching for a list of Thanksgiving films but found almost the very same ones that I blogged about last year. So, here’s last year’s post again with changes in bolded type: If you have vacation time during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, why not... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756382/thanksgiving-films-redux Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:08 -0800 How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Marshall gives Ted and Robin one of his "slap bet" slaps to use on Barney (left), and Chris Elliot guest stars as Lily's estranged father, who visits on Thanksgiving. Big Bang Theory (9:30pm, CBS) - This is always Monday... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756505/what-to-watch-on-monday-happy-slapsgiving,-barney Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:30:08 -0800 If a turkey makes an appearance at your house for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other day of the year, food safety experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say there are a few critical ... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756355/safety-tips-to-enjoy-turkey Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:22:08 -0800 You can probably put the sunscreen and sunglasses away for a few days. It looks like we'll see plenty of clouds around through Thanksgiving Day. A developing coastal storm will bring us breezy weather and scattered showers today and tonight. Tomorrow we're looking at... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756076/wtkr-live-vipir-forecast-clouds,-fog,-mist,-drizzle Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:17:08 -0800 NEW YORK -- You'll need to be 21 to take a bite out of this Thanksgiving turkey. New York City tavern owner Paul Hurley said he'll unveil what he is calling the nation's first 100-proof turkey on Monday.A spokesman for... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756042/100-proof-turkey-to-be-unveiled Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:46:08 -0800 The landscape of holiday shopping has changed dramatically this season. In years past, retailers would take drastic measures to protect their Black Friday ads. This year, they're telling soppers what will be on sale early. and nearly a dozen retailers will be open on... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756073/more-tuesday-shopping-the-black-friday-sales Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:08 -0800 HAMPTON — More than 2,000 Hampton residents, some of whom would have gone hungry on Thanksgiving Day, will be able to feast thanks to a church congregation that reached out a hand to those in need Sunday. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756071/free-turkeys-draw-flock-to-bethel-temple-in-hampton Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:35:08 -0800 Thanksgiving needs our help! Specifically, the "One City" Thanksgiving meal and celebration now in its second year in nearby Ventura. This all-volunteer event is hosted by a collective of faith, business, non-pro?t and government organizations all working together... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756581/save-thanksgiving- Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:37:08 -0800 Alki Point wildlife watcher/writer Guy Smith shares that photo with news of the first brant sighting - just two days after we published his story about the small geese who return to West Seattle waters (and elsewhere in Puget Sound) Thanksgiving week every year (see... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756415/followup-brant-return-to-west-seattle,-right-on-schedule Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:54:08 -0800 I will be out for the Thanksgiving holiday...best wished to all...back by end of week! Here's an old riddle...why did the turkey join the band? Of course, I'm talking about Perry.....' [...] http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756254/aardvarking-gobble-gobble Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:04:08 -0800 Regular readers of my blog over the past several years know that this is the time of year when I don’t do a lot of posting because of a heavy work schedule up until Christmas. So, before I go on hiatus, I just wanted to thank everyone for reading and... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756573/happy-thanksgiving-and-merry-christmas Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:17:08 -0800 The health care reform bill cleared a key procedural hurdle and is headed for a post-Thanksgiving debate. The Obama administration's focus has turned to two moderate Maine Republicans since two centrists have said they oppose the public option. The bill would expand... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756625/weekend-wrap Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:50:08 -0800 Photo by ohad* . Leaves have fallen and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. You know what that means -- turkey! Also, it's time to get back to the hardwood. Welcome to the first edition of The Hi-Lo, DCist's new roundup of the week that was in DMV college hoops.... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756320/the-hi-lo-season-tip Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:08 -0800 Violinist Viviane Hagner As you might expect, there is not all that much to hear this week, with the Thanksgiving holiday and all. But you can give thanks for the chance to hear a few good concerts. MONDAY: >> Catch the final performance of Mozart's La Finta... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756324/classical-music-agenda Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:05:08 -0800 The Broken Arrow Historical Society is hosting a Sunday event over the Thanksgiving weekend that has nothing to do with eating, power shopping or watching sporting events. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756371/for-the-holidays,-tour-a-home,-view-a-vintage-car Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:41:08 -0800 City Hall will be closed Wednesday as city workers take their fourth furlough day ahead of the regular Thanksgiving holiday Thursday and Friday. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756375/city-hall-to-take-fourth-furlough-day Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:40:08 -0800