In less than a year, IVN has become a national platform and outlet for news and information built specifically for independent-minded people. In that time, the IVN community has grown to over 28,000 Facebook Fans, almost 4,000 Twitter followers, and over 200 individuals and independent contributors from all over the political and geographic maps. And during the week of the election, over 600,000 people visited IVN.

In less than a year, IVN has become a national platform and outlet for news and information built specifically for independent-minded people. In that time, the IVN community has grown to over 28,000 Facebook Fans, almost 4,000 Twitter followers, and over 200 individuals and independent contributors from all over the political and geographic maps. And during the week of the election, over 600,000 people visited IVN.

California is often criticized for its budget crisis. However, looking more into the state's finances, it appears that California only receives 78 cents from the Federal Government per dollar paid in taxes, thus it is reasonable to believe that California could be better off alone.

Brunch is an art form. The Sunday meal, which lies somewhere between breakfast and lunch (depending on one's time frame), is a necessary staple for restaurants in San Diego. 3rd Corner Bistro and Wine Shop has three locations, one in Ocean Beach, Encinitas, as well as a third in Palm Desert, California.