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BRAIN GAIN: ArcHop presents a new idea: instead of mourning the bright and talented who leave Fresno, we should celebrate their accomplishments. And break a perfectly good negativity streak? No, sirs. [ArcHop]

TWICE AS NICE: A fund-raiser for the Restore Equality 2010 Campaign will be at the Red Lantern tonight, and it will include a trivia competition. $3 off the game fee if you bring a canned food. [QueerFresno]

GET STUFFED: Need a last-minute recipe for Thanksgiving stuffing? No, me neither. But this spiked apple cider recipe is right up my alley. [Taste Fresno]

THANKS, NO THANKS: Newsflash: Not everyone has a jolly ole time during the holidays. Sometimes a different perspective is in order. [Da Blogs Da Thang, It's Worth Recording]

RADI-OH S***: Is Ray Appleton going to run for Congress? It's still unclear. What is clear: the man needs to do some serious spellchecking before he posts vague announcements to Facebook. [Opinion Talk]