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Health care takeover roll call vote — and what GOP Rep. Joseph Cao got from Obama
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The final roll call vote on passage of the House Dems’ government health care takeover bill is here. [...] Read the rest »The President of the United States Said That? -- By: Kathryn Jean Lopez
The Corner () | 10 hours ago |
President Obama, in his pitch to Democrats on the Hill today (from the New York Times ): Mr. Obama, during his private pep talk to Democrats, recognized Mr. Owens election and then posed a question to the other lawmakers. According to Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, who supports the health care bill, the president asked, “Does anybody think that the teabag, anti-government people are going...GOP Gone Wild: Unruly Republicans Disrupt Health Care Debate With Screams, Shouts, And...
Think Progress (
This morning, the House began consideration of the rule for debate of the House health care bill. As the Democratic Women’s Caucus took to the microphone on the House floor to offer their arguments for how the bill would benefit women, House Republicans — led by Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) — repeatedly talked over, screamed, [...]Another Mass Shooting
Snowflakes in Hell () | 11/06/2009 |
As SayUncle points out, they tend to come in groups. Related posts:Jobs are a ProblemMass Shooting CoverageMass Shooters and Armed Citizens Related posts: Jobs are a Problem Mass Shooting Coverage Mass Shooters and Armed CitizensHouse Health Care Vote: Breaking Updates
The House of Representatives is set to vote on major health care reform legislation today. Check this page throughout the day for the latest news, or follow live streaming video and Twitter updates HERE . 10:10 AM ET -- Rep. Dingell to preside over House for first time since 1965 Medicare vote. Democrats wavering on the health care bill will have their heart-strings tugged by the man overseeing today's...Mass Murdering Muslim Major Worked to Assist Obama’s Transition Team Through University...
Stop the ACLU (
-By Warner Todd Huston Plus, Ron Reagan couples “tea baggers” with Murderer Nidal Hasan. In 2008 The George Washington University Homeland Security Institute (HSPI) initiated a transition task force to help craft homeland security policies during Obama’s transition period. In May of 2009 HSPI finished its report titled, “Thinking Anew-Security Priorities for the Next Administration.” One of [...]
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New York 23 Remains a Toss-Up
The Rothenberg Political Report () | 11/06/2009 |
Bill Owens' victory in New York's 23rd was the good news for Democrats this week and continued the party's winning streak in competitive House special elections. But the dynamic that helped Owens win- including a divided Republican Party- can't be ignored and aren't likely to be replicated again. For now, his reelection next year is a Pure Toss-Up. Here are our latest House ratings. # - Moved benefiting... Friday Night Whip Count for Health Care Bill
Daily Kos (
David Dayen has done tremendous work today keeping track of public statements from House members in health care. These are those he has as definite no votes: Adler, Baird, Boren, Bright, Childers, A. Davis, L. Davis, Gordon, P.Griffith, Herseth Sandlin, Kissell, Kosmas, Kratovil, Marshall, Massa, Matheson, McMahon, Melancon, Minnick, Peterson, Skelton, Stupak, Tanner, Taylor, Teague Normally, I don't...-
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Dems PASS Nationalized Health Care Bill (Video)
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It’s done. The democrats just passed their nationalized health care bill. Pelosi announces the bill passes. Democrats cheer on the House floor after taking over the nation’s health care industry. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, released the following statement regarding the passage of a 2,000-page health care bill in the House of Representatives:... -
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Joseph Cao: Health Care's LONE Republican Supporter Is Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao
The Huffington Post () | 9 hours ago |
One Republican lawmaker out of 177 crossed party lines to support the health care reform legislation offered by Democrats. Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, the Louisiana Republican who hails from a decidedly Democratic New Orleans district, voted yea on the final passage of legislation. He joined 219 Democrats to make the final margin 220 to 215 in favor of reform's passage. Cao was a major (and possibly the... An Insider's View of the Fort Hood Tragedy
Boing Boing () | 11/06/2009 |
Yesterday, a shooter opened fire on America's largest Army base, killing 13 and injuring many more. As of this morning, 27 people were still in the hospital. The alleged shooter, Maj. Hasan Nidal Malik, was at first reported dead. Since then, it's been confirmed that he survived and is in custody. The media, obviously, has been all over this. But one reporter--and a journalism school buddy of mine--Amanda...House health care vote may be delayed, sources say
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Sharp differences among Democrats over abortion and immigration have raised questions over whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi currently has the 218-vote majority needed for passage of the bill. Washington (CNN) - A hotly anticipated health care reform vote by the full House of Representatives may be delayed until Sunday, according to two Democratic sources. But the vote on [...]
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19-year-old led L.A. celebrity burglaries
The Washington Times (
LAS VEGAS | A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said. A suspect turned informant, Nicholas Prugo, told police detectives that Rachel Jungeon Lee spearheaded the break-ins, motivated by a desire to own... -
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Napolitano Defends Islam In Abu Dhabi
Riehl World View (
First priority for Homeland Security in the wake of the terrorist attack? Keep the lid on those American haters. You know the type, bitter and clingy, ... like Bibles and guns and stuff, I imagine. Keep an eye... -
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Pakistan Suicide Bomb Kills 12: Mayor Targeted In Attack On Peshwar Suburb
The Huffington Post (
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber blew himself up Sunday in a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan, killing an anti-Taliban mayor who had formed a militia to fight the militants and 11 other people, officials said. A purported Taliban commander claimed responsibility for the bombing. The Taliban have carried out a series of attacks in recent weeks aimed at pressuring the government to abandon... Unhappy Iverson leaves Grizzlies 'indefinitely'
Seattle Times (
Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business.The personal is the political
Ghost of a flea (World
Questioning authority: Bikini record set in Johannesburg. Kellogg’s Special KR’s Sarah Mansfield said 287 bikini...-
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House narrowly passes landmark health care bill
The Huffington Post (
WASHINGTON — In a victory for President , the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous. The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow...
Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa
Boston Globe (World
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in concessional loans to African nations over the next three years and said Beijing would cancel the government debts of some of the poorest of those countries, as the Asian powerhouse looked to deflect criticism that its investments in the continent were motivated purely by greed.-
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'Something Didn't Seem Right' About Ft. Hood Suspect
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Fellow students complained to the faculty about Hasan's "anti-American propaganda," but said a fear of appearing discriminatory against a Muslim student kept officers from filing a formal written complaint. -
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High court to look at life in prison for juveniles
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Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack. -
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Going up — no, really up
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A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space. -
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Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Boston Globe () | yesterday | US
A man accused of shooting and killing a police officer on Halloween night is also suspected of firebombing police cruisers and other property nine days earlier, police said Saturday. -
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House Roll Call: Health care
Boston Globe () | yesterday | Politics
The 220-215 roll call Saturday by which the House passed a Democratic-written health care bill.
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Note the date
Political Animal (
NOTE THE DATE.... Today, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) hopes to lead a small army of right-wing activists around Capitol Hill, in the hopes of derailing health care reform. But let's not lose sight of the context here -- Bachmann has... The MOTO group's 5" OLED Android 2.0 MID is now available
OLED-Info (
The MOTO Development Group's 5" Android 2.0 internet device (MID) is now available for developers. It is powered by a TI OMA3430 CPU and has a 5" OLED capacitive touchscreen. There's also a version with a similar LCD. The device includes a 8Mp camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and an optional 3G module. The group is also developing 3.5" and 10" devices (should be available in 2010). No price is given yet for...Obama takes heat for skipping Berlin wall anniversary
Obama is taking heat for skipping the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.' (CNN) - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is taking aim at President Obama's decision not to travel to Germany next week to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the latest in a string [...]Liveblogging: The new Imperial Congress votes on Pelosicare
Michelle Malkin () | 6 hours ago |
The House is now in Saturday session for the government health care takeover ram down. [...] Read the rest »Tom Tancredo Walks Off MSNBC Set Because Of Markos Moulitas (VIDEO)
) | 21 hours ago | Election 2008
On MSNBC Friday night, David Shuster (filling in for Ed Shultz) addressed hateful signs at Thursday's Capitol Hill "House call" against health care reform. But the discussion escalated into a fight that led a Republican guest to walk off the set. Former Colorado congressman Tom Tancredo refused to criticize Republican leaders for participating in the event, saying there were equally offensive signs...-
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Chris Brown Upset Over Rihanna's Good Morning America Interview
poponthepop.blogspot.com () | 3 hours ago | Music
Chris Brown's career is in turmoil and he wants to make a comeback. Rihanna is making that difficult by talking to Diane Sawyer about the physical violence inflicted upon her by her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. Chris told MTV that he's trying to change. 'I maintain my position that all of the details should remain a private matter between us. I do appreciate her support and wish her the best." "I am...
And the Catholic Bishops Endorse! A Special Thank-You To Planned Parenthood and NARAL
Firedoglake () | 3 hours ago |
There's a shit storm going down on TV right now on CSPAN as the health care bill hits the floor of the House.IT’S OKAY, HE’S NOT A REPUBLICAN: Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust. “Congressman...
IT’S OKAY, HE’S NOT A REPUBLICAN: Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust. “Congressman Barney Frank was present during a marijuana arrest at James Ready’s home in Ogunquit, Maine. Ready is well-known for his relationship with Congressman Frank.” Now if this were Sarah Palin’s ex-stepcousin-in-law it would be real news . . [...]House Democrats Will Vote to Take Over Nation’s Health Care System Today
Gateway Pundit () | 6 hours ago |
** Democrats are looking to vote on their bill tonight between 6-8 PM. The House Democrats will go ahead with their vote to take over the nation’s health care system today. The AP reported: President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a [...]Cuban bloggers arrested and beaten
Fausta's blog () | 17 hours ago |
Via Babalu, La Seguridad de Estado detiene a Yoani Sánchez y otros blogueros cuando iban a participar en una manifestación-performance en la calle 23 Babalu translates, Penultimos Dias has word that Yoani Sanchez and other Cuban bloggers have been arrested in Havana. Yoani Sánchez, Orlando Luis Pardo, Ciro Díaz and Claudia Cadelo among those arrested. Later in the evening, Penultimos [...]-
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World Watch: Unfriendly fire
The Latin Americanist (
* U.S.: At least twelve people died in a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas done by an army major who served as a military psychiatrist. * World: Hopes are dim that a global treaty to combat climate change will be created at a summit in Copenhagen next month. * Middle East: Peace negotiations in the Middle East are in danger of failing after Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas threatened not to run for reelection....
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Accused Ft. Hood killer Nidal Malik Hasan sought Islamic leader's help; Says he 'didn't...
NY Daily News () | 2 hours ago |
An Army psychiatrist who authorities say went on a shooting rampage at was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader said Saturday he was deeply troubled by it. Lawyer: Orlando Shooting Suspect 'Mentally Ill'
Fox News () | 49 minutes ago |
The engineer accused of fatally shooting one employee and wounding five others at the firm where he once worked is "very mentally ill" and crumbled under the stress of his divorce, bankruptcy and unemployment, his attorney said Saturday.-
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Obama appeals for health care votes
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made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation Saturday as the House opened debate on a bill to expand coverage to millions of the uninsured. -
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Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old woman
StarTribune.com (
A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said. When confetti runs out, Yankee fans toss files
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New York City office workers who got carried away during the Yankees victory parade apparently began tossing files and documents out the window when they couldn't get their hands on confetti.President Obama makes last-minute appeal as House votes on healthcare overhaul
NY Daily News (Politics
President Barack Obama made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation Saturday as the House voted to advance debate on a bill to expand coverage to millions of the uninsured.
Tropical Storm Ida Gains Strength Over Caribbean
Fox News () | 5 hours ago |
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of Mexico and Cuba as Ida rapidly gains strength over Caribbean waters.Robert Norse Coverage In Haaretz
Indybay newswire () | 2 hours ago |
A federal appeals court has ruled that city council members in the California city of Santa Cruz did not violate a man's rights when they ordered him removed from a council meeting after he made a one-armed Nazi salute.Muslims Across the Country cry Victim
Islam in Action (
The Islamic victim card which was first played in Fort Meyers, and Chicago, is now being used across the country. According to these Muslims, Islam was not a factor in the Fort Hood attack. My advice to the Islamic community it to stop insulting our intelligence with your obvious lies. Islam had everything to do with this cowardly attack. Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash By ERIC GORSKI,...Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line
Miami Herald () | 7 hours ago |
Pushing back against international criticism, Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the top U.N. official in the country overstepped his authority by giving instructions on how to rid the government of corruption and warlords.-
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Judge accepts plea deal for 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Celebrity
The soft-porn mogul is sentenced to 301 days already served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers. A federal judge in Los Angeles sentenced "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis to 301 days already served and a year of probation after the soft-porn mogul's guilty plea to filing false income tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers. -
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British say those at highest risk get swine-flu vaccine first under their system
Denver Post (Health
In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine-flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don't really need it.
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06 Nov 2009 21:35
Gibbs: Can You Imagine if, 5 Years Ago, People Had Protested With Hitler Pictures?!?
Michael Goldfarb - The Blog (
Today, Robert Gibbs lamented some of the offensive signs at the rally (of which there were some, but not enough to even fill out HuffPo's 12 Most Offensive slideshow): "I will continue to say what I've said before. You hear...EXPLOSIVE: Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’. (Via The BlogProf)….
Instapundit.com (
EXPLOSIVE: Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’. (Via The BlogProf).White House Strongly Denies Threatening Dem Who Appeared On Fox
The Plum Line (
The White House is strongly denying a story claiming that White House officials privately threatened to retaliate against a Democratic strategist for appearing on Fox News — a claim generating a big stir on the right as the latest example of the White House’s victimization of the network. “While we have our disagreements with FOX, administration [...]ROBERT REICH: Forget healthcare, focus on employment. “Obama’s focus on health care...
Instapundit.com (
ROBERT REICH: Forget healthcare, focus on employment. “Obama’s focus on health care rather than jobs, when the economy is still so fragile and unemployment moving toward double digits, could make it appear that the administration has its priorities confused. While affordable health care is critically important to Americans, making a living is more [...]Fever Pitch: It’s Droid Day, Enjoy The Moment.
TechCrunch (
If you are a tech lover, there is nothing quite like the launch day of a much hyped new gadget. Expectations run high. And since those expectations are rarely satisfied once you have the special little device in hand, it's a moment to savor. In the hours before you own it, that device is perfect in every way. It will make you happier, a better person. There are no bugs, there are only features. It...Microsoft College Tour 09: mindblowing natural user interface concept demos from...
istartedsomething (
[See post to watch Flash video] It turns out 2019 is far closer than you might think. At the moment, Microsoft’s chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie is doing the rounds at a number of prestigious colleges in the States showing off Microsoft’s vision for technology to solve the world’s biggest problems. Of course, one [...]
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Club Releases TV Ad in Florida
The Club for Growth () | 11/05/2009 |
Club for Growth Releases Ad in Florida Day After Crist Says He “Didn’t Endorse” Stimulus, TV Spot Corrects the Record WASHINGTON - The Club for Growth today released a TV advertisement encouraging Florida Governor Charlie Crist to set aside his big government record and embrace pro-growth policies to revive Florida's economy. The ad, which will air soon on Florida television stations, details the... Palin to keep low-profile on Wisconsin trip
Political Ticker (
Palin is keeping a low profile on her trip to Wisconsin Friday. (CNN) - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is set to deliver remarks at a Wisconsin Right to Life event Friday evening, one of the few speeches the former Republican presidential nominee will have given since she resigned the governorship last summer. But Palin appears to [...]Officer Who Shot Hasan Identified, In Stable Condition
The Blog (
Her name is Kimberly Munley: Army officials say the suspect, "the lone shooter" for this tragic incident, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, is currently on a ventilator at a nearby civilian hospital and the police officer who gunned him down, Kimberly Munley, a civilian Fort Hood police officer, is in stable condition. She's a civilian officer: Munley, who had been trained in active-response tactics, rushed...Real Cost of the Health Care Bills: $1.8 Trillon Over 10 Years
Michael Goldfarb - The Blog () | 11/05/2009 |
As my piece with Ben Sasse in today's New York Post shows, the real 10-years costs of the Democratic health bills are not $800-900 billion, but roughly double that. In their real first decades, the House bill would cost $1.8...Fort Hood Jihadi, a devout Muslim, had "Palestinian" Parents, Admired Homicide Bombers
Atlas Shrugs () | yesterday | Other
hat we know: Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, is a U.S. citizen whose parents are Palestinians from the West Bank, according to the Washington Post He wrote Allah on his door, according to a neighbor,in Arabic. Allah on the door. Hasan was put on probation early in his postgraduate work at the Uniformed Service University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. He was disciplined for proselytizing about his...The unclicking 84%
Seth Godin's Blog () | 11/05/2009 |
Mark points us to this great set of stats. Basically, all of the clicks for all the ads online come from only 16% of the surfers, and most of them come from just 4% of all internet users. So, if...
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Elizabeth Lambert, New Mexico Soccer Player, Suspended For Hair-Pulling (VIDEO)
(AP) PROVO, Utah — A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons. Junior defender Elizabeth Lambert was suspended Friday for her infractions the day before during a 1-0 loss to BYU in a Mountain West Conference semifinal. Lambert is seen in video from the game throwing elbows, colliding with several players and then yanking the ponytail of a BYU player who went crashing... -
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There's No There There: IAEA Inspects Iran Nuclear Site; Finds "Nothing To Be Worried...
What happens after all the fear mongering that Iran is developing a nuclear weapons bunker turns out to be bunk ? U.N. inspectors found "nothing to be worried about" in a first look at a previously secret uranium enrichment site in Iran last month, the International Atomic Energy chief said in remarks published Thursday. Mohamed ElBaradei also told the New York Times that he was examining possible... -
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Fort Hood Suspect Said Methodical Goodbyes
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suspect gave away belongings, said methodical goodbyes, before shooting rampage Report says Lincecum has agreement on pot charge
Seattle Times () | 1 hour ago | Sports
San Francisco Giants ace reportedly has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge.Edward Ates, Man Who Used The "Fat Defense" In Murder Trial, Is Convicted In New Jersey
The Huffington Post (
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A jury convicted a Florida man Friday of murdering his former son-in-law, rejecting the man's defense that he was too fat to have run up and down a flight of stairs to commit the crime and make a quick getaway. Edward Ates looked down and shook his head in court as he was found guilty of murder and weapons counts for killing Paul Duncsak, who was shot six times at his home in Ramsey,...-
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Golf | Tiger Woods, Nick Watney are tied for lead in China
Seattle Times () | 1 hour ago | Sports
Losing patience with each missed putt, Woods knocked in a 10-foot birdie on the ninth hole and was on his way. With five birdies over the final 10 holes, he pieced together another 5-under-par 67 and surged into a share of the 36-hole lead with Nick Watney in a World Golf Championship event with a distinctive American flavor. Seven of the top nine players on the leaderboard are from the ....
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Obama signs bill assisting homebuyers, jobless
Tampa Bay Online (
President signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law today, giving tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and additional jobless benefits to those idled by the business slump. NFL | Colts lose Bob Sanders, Marlin Jackson for year
Seattle Times () | 32 minutes ago | Sports
Cornerback Marlin Jackson and strong safety Bob Sanders were lost for the season Friday as the team placed them on injured reserve.-
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Rihanna Talks To GMA
MakeUsHot.com () | 11 hours ago |
Rihanna feels ashamed for going back to ex-boyfriend after he left her bruised and battered during a February assault, and warns other women facing domestic violence to not let themselves be blinded by love. “It’s completely normal to go back. You start lying to yourself,” the 21-year-old singer said on Good Morning America in [...] Ida hits Nicaragua as hurricane, then loses steam
Tampa Bay Online () | 18 hours ago | Sciences
Hurricane Ida swept onto Nicaragua's Atlantic coast Thursday, destroying homes, damaging schools and downing bridges before losing steam and becoming a tropical depression as it moved inland.-
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Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate
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Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by lawyer Brian Oxman, who said there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the Jackson family patriarch. Impostor apparently wanted scholarship
kansascity.com () | 1 hour ago | US
YUMA, Ariz. | A 22-year-old man accused of posing as a student at two Arizona high schools wanted to play basketball and hoped to get a college scholarship, authorities said. Yuma police on Wednesday arrested Anthony M. Avalos on charges of forgery and sexual conduct with a minor. They said he fraudulently attended Kofa High School and Vista Alternative School intermittently since September 2008. He...
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Mass shooting
SayUncle (
At Fort Hood: At least seven people are dead and 12 wounded in a shooting at Fort Hood in Texas, the base’s public affairs office told NBC News on Thursday. The official would not give his name nor additional details. It was unknown whether victims are soldiers or civilians. One gunman was reportedly in custody and another [...]Jihad at Fort Hood? Shooter: Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan
Jihad Watch (
Evidently a convert to Islam, and an apparent jihad attack has taken place at Ft. Hood. [Robert here:] Twelve dead, thirty wounded in what was apparently an attack coordinated between two or three gunmen -- belying the post-traumatic stress syndrome spin playing out in the mainstream media. If this turns...-
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Fort Hood Massacre
Woman Honor Thyself (
Not terrorism, according to the crack FBI officials on the scene. Twelve people have been killed and 31 injured in a shooting at the Fort Hood military base in Texas, the commander there has said. Twelve shot dead at US army base US media reports have named the gunman as Major Malik Nadal Hasan. Name of [...] - 24
Right-wing protesters at GOP rally display prominent sign tying health care to the...
Think Progress (
ThinkProgress’ Lee Fang snapped this photograph of a prominent sign being displayed at today’s GOP anti-health care rally. It’s unclear whether this sign is one of the many being handed out by Americans for Prosperity, the corporate front group sponsoring today’s rally. The sign reads “National Socialist Health Care: Dachau, Germany – 1945”: Matt Yglesias observes, [...]Tonight's big lesson
Daily Kos () | 11/04/2009 | Politics
There will be much number-crunching tomorrow, but preliminary numbers (at least in Virginia) show that GOP turnout remained the same as last year, but Democratic turnout collapsed. This is a base problem, and this is what Democrats better take from tonight: If you abandon Democratic principles in a bid for unnecessary "bipartisanship", you will lose votes. If you water down reform in favor of Blue...
Introducing Closure Tools
Google Code Blog (
Millions of Google users worldwide use JavaScript-intensive applications such as Gmail , Google Docs , and Google Maps . Like developers everywhere, Googlers want great web apps to be easier to create, so we've built many tools to help us develop these (and many other) apps. We're happy to announce the open sourcing of these tools, and proud to make them available to the web development community....Battling Pelosicare
Hands off health care.It’s On and IT’S MASSIVE– “Kill the Bill Rally” In DC!
Gateway Pundit (Politics
Ed Schultz sends these photos from the steps of the US Capital—– ** CSPAN 3 has a live video stream from the rally. Truth Czar Rep. Joe Wilson is currently speaking. There are a number of conservative Congressmen and women standing on the Capital steps speaking to the crowd. …Where are the crowd shots? FOX News has a [...]G. Gordon Liddy’s producer claims around ‘a million’ attended the GOP’s anti-health care...
Think Progress (Politics
After the 9/12 march on Washington, conservatives falsely claimed that over a million people attended, when in reality the closest thing to an official count — numbers given by the Washington DC Fire Department to ABCNews.com — placed the crowd at “approximately 60,000 to 70,000 people.” Though today’s anti-health care reform rally has been much [...]BREAKING: Deadly shooting rampage by fatigue-clad men at Fort Hood, Texas, army base
Crooks and Liars (Politics
DOWNLOADS: (131) PLAYS: (266) Right now, the details are sketchy : (CNN) -- At least seven people are dead and between 12 and 15 wounded in shootings at Fort Hood in Texas on Thursday, senior Pentagon official told CNN. Two shooters were involved in the incident, and one has been apprehended, Fort Hood spokesman Sgt. Maj. Jamie Posten told CNN. "At this point we're looking for the other shooter."...SEN. BOXER BREAKS SENATE RULES… Passes Cap-&-Tax in Committee Without Single GOP Member...
Gateway Pundit (Politics
Senator Barbara Boxer Breaks Senate Committee Rules… The liberal California senator passed the dem’s cap-&-tax legislation out of committee without a single GOP member in attendance. This is against the rules and the first time it has ever happened. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) discussed the outrageous move by the democrats: The Politico reported: The Senate Environment and Public [...]
Nidal Malik Hasan (PHOTO): Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Is Alive
The Huffington Post (
FORT HOOD, Texas — An Army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, authorities said, a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded in the worst mass shooting ever at a military base in the United States. The gunman, first said to have been killed, was wounded but alive and in stable condition under military guard, said Lt. Gen. Bob Cone at Fort...-
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Giants ace Lincecum cited for marijuana possession
Examiner () | 4 hours ago |
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state. Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said Thursday that the 2008 Cy Young Award winner and former University of Washington star was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 5 in the town of Hazel Dell, about four miles north of the Oregon border, on Oct. 30. -
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Jury Finds Polygamist Guilty of Sex Assault
Raymond Jessop claimed "spiritual marriage" to teenaged girl. Breaking News: Horrific Shooting At Ft Hood, TX- 12 dead, 31 wounded...
Pam's House Blend () | 7 hours ago |
and the gunman, an O-4 major, was a mental health professional . A U.S. soldier opened fire Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas, killing at least 11 people and wounding 31 others, military officials said. The gunman was shot to death, and two other soldiers were in custody. Lt. Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of the Army's III Corps, who briefed President on the shootings, said the gunman...FBI refuses to talk about arrest in NM nun slaying
Examiner (US
Federal and tribal law enforcement agents descended on a small community on the Navajo Indian reservation early Thursday to make an arrest as part of their investigation into the slaying of a nun whose body was found in her home on church property.-
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Police sorting luggage allegedly stolen by couple
Kansas City Star () | 6 hours ago | US
Locked safes, medical equipment and clothing piled from floor to ceiling were among the hoards of personal belongings sorted by police on Thursday after a couple was arrested on charges they stole luggage from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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PelosiObamaCare: Sick and uninsured can wait six months for care
The Lonely Conservative () | 8 hours ago | Health
What can I say. Some of us have warned that the democrats’ plans for health reform will ration care and result in long waiting lists. Who knew they’d write it into their bill. Way to go, Nancy and Harry! You’re afraid your cancer is back, and a health insurance company just turned you down.Under the health care [...] -
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'Kill the bill' protesters target health care
Examiner () | 6 hours ago | Politics
Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives incensed over the Democrats' health care overhaul protested at the Capitol on Thursday, arguing that the legislation amounts to a government takeover of the nation's medical system. -
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NEW YORK - The Federal Trade Commission is investigating some of CVS Caremark Corp.'s business practices, the company said Thursday. The drugstore chain and pharmacy... -
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Baby found under babysitter's bed
Kylie Minogue announces US tour () | 10 hours ago |
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Google’s Dashboard feature
David Kirkpatrick () | 10 hours ago |
Apparently this thing rolled out today, but after a quick peek around I couldn’t find it. From the link: Google is offering a new privacy control that will make it easier for people to see some of the information being collected about them. The “Dashboard” feature unveiled Thursday pulls together all the data that pour into Google’s computers whenever [...] New reality cooking show for chef Gordon Ramsay
Baltimore Sun () | 16 hours ago |
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has some new people to yell at.
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Personal Droid Data Will Cost $30, Even With Exchange
Gearlog () | 11/03/2009 |
Contrary to other reports, Verizon Wireless confirmed the Motorola Droid data plan costs $29.99/month for individual use, even if you're connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server.Google Chrome Converts User Scripts into Extensions
Google Operating System (
A recent Chromium build added a feature that converts user scripts into extensions. Until now, Google's browser didn't provide an interface for adding and managing user scripts, so you had to manually copy the scripts to a folder. "Lots of users still complain that Chrome does not support Greasemonkey user scripts. Even though we have had the infrastructure in place to handle user scripts for some...Google Dashboard: Now You Know What Google Knows About You
Mashable (
There’s no two ways about it: if you use a lot of Google services, then Google knows a lot about you. Google has received a solid amount of criticism because of this, and they’ve decided to alleviate the issue by launching Privacy Dashboard ; a one-stop-shop with all the information that Google knows about you and your online habits collected in one place. Dashboard covers more than 20 products and...¿Qué estás haciendo?
Twitter Blog (
A principios de mes invitamos a algunos voluntarios a traducir Twitter en más idiomas. Gracias a estos entusiastas voluntarios hispanoparlantes, Twitter está ahora oficialmente disponible en español. Puedes cambiar el idioma en la Configuración o visitar Twitter.com y cambiar la configuración del idioma en el la opción situada en la esquina inferior derecha. Algunos usuarios hispanoparlantes como Pepe...Obama Watched HBO Special About Himself Instead of Election Results
NewsBusters (
During the 10AM ET hour of America’s Newsroom on Fox News Channel, fill-in co-host Martha Maccallum told viewers what President Obama watched on election night while Democrats suffered big losses in New Jersey and Virginia: “Robert Gibbs said ‘well, he was actually watching, you know, the HBO special about his year-long campaign and how it all went.’” On Tuesday night the White House had worked to...-
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Google Friend Connect, now more personalized
The Official Google Blog () | yesterday |
(Cross-posted with the Social Web Blog ) On the subway, I bump elbows with a guy for 20 city blocks without exchanging a single word. Forty-five minutes later, I find the same guy at the local guitar shop, and we start to talk — turns out he plays a Gibson Les Paul just like I do. We may have been strangers on the train, but in the guitar shop, we discover our shared passion for guitars. Often, the...
Carrie Prejean Sex Tape!!!
Joe. My. God. () | yesterday | Celebrity
This will totally make your day and almost make up for Maine. TMZ is reporting that Carrie Prejean has suddenly withdrawn her million-dollar lawsuit against Miss California USA after the pageant's lawyers showed her a clip from her own XXX sex tape . The video the lawyer showed Carrie is extremely graphic and has never been released publicly. We know that, because TMZ obtained the video months ago...-
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Google Launches Commerce Search for Retailers
Mashable (
While Google may have its Google Checkout payment platform, it’s not really a player in the ecommerce space. Considering the billions of dollars being exchanged on thousands of retail websites every year, that’s a big market that Google isn’t monetizing. Perhaps that’s why we’re surprised that it took them this long to launch Google Commerce Search , a new search engine that online retailers can install...Browser Speed Tests: The Windows 7 Results [Performance Tests]
Lifehacker () | 11/03/2009 |
Firefox 3.6 Beta 1, like every other browser, makes a claim to being "faster." We took Firefox and all the other latest browsers, put them on Windows 7, and ran them through our human-measured speed tests to vet the bragging. We've done a good number of these tests now, and the methodology remains much the same here—testing how long it takes for browsers to start up and load pages, and how much memory...T-Mobile USA Will Add Content Channel And Carrier Billing to Android Market Soon
Moco News () | yesterday | Technology
T-Mobile USA is increasing its investment in the Google ( NSDQ: GOOG ) Android platform even more, by improving the application experience, according to a keynote given by CTO Cole Brodman said this morning at Open Mobile Summit this morning in San Francisco. The company said that later this month, T-Mobile will introduce a T-Mobile Channel, which will provide recommended content for the Google Android...-
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Judicial Watch Obtains New CIA Documents on Terrorist Interrogations
Corruption Chronicles () | 11/03/2009 |
Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that it has obtained new documents from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) regarding the results of the detainee interrogation program. The documents, obtained by Judicial Watch through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed on July 14, 2009, include two new versions of a report...
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Obama to head to Capitol Hill in health care push
Political Ticker () | 34 minutes ago |
WASHINGTON (CNN) – A White House official involved in negotiations with Congress on health care reform confirms to CNN that President Obama will go to Capitol Hill Friday to meet with the House Democratic caucus to push forward on health care legislation. The House is expected to hold a floor vote Saturday on the bill. [...] -
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Baby Found Under Bed
The J-Walk Blog () | 25 minutes ago |
Odd story: Florida baby missing for 5 days found alive under bed . A baby missing for five days was found alive and well under her baby sitter's bed, and Florida authorities said Thursday they plan to charge the sitter, her husband and the child's mother. Investigators found 7-month-old Shannon Dedrick in a box tucked under a bed surrounded by items intended to hide the child at Susan Elizabeth Baker's... -
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U.N. moves 600 staff in Afghanistan
Indy Star (
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Family, friends visit pond where 3 died
Denver Post () | yesterday |
Teammates and relatives threw roses and softballs Wednesday into a farm pond where three college softball players were found dead inside their sunken sport utility vehicle. Hezbollah denies link to arms ship
Miami Herald (
Israeli officials tallied up hundreds of tons of weapons seized from a commandeered ship Thursday as Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas denied that the arms were meant for them.Democrats' plan to help 'uninsurables' questioned
You're afraid your cancer is back, and a health insurance company just turned you down. Under the health care bills in Congress, you could apply for coverage through a new high-risk pool that President promises would immediately start serving patients with pre-existing medical problems. Wait a second. Read the fine print. You may have to be uninsured for ...
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Vietnam Storm Rages On, Death Toll Rises to 99
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Vietnam storm death toll rises to 99; damages estimated at $55 million. U.S. officials meet with Myanmar activist Aung San Suu Kyi
Los Angeles Times (World
Diplomats meet privately with the Nobel Peace Prize laureate in Yangon, according to local media reports. Assistant Secretary of State also talks with top generals in the government. Senior U.S. officials were allowed to meet Wednesday with Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, in a further sign of thawing relations between Washington and the Asian nation's...-
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Barak Obama's Jewish connection
Life in Israel (
Barak Obama's half brother is Jewish it turns out. I didn't know that before. His father's 3rd wife is Jewish, and his son from that marriage is therefore jewish as well. Like his novel's main character, Ndesandjo had an American mother who is Jewish and who divorced his Kenyan father. The novel, which goes on sale Wednesday by the self-publishing company Aventine Press, is one of several books in... S.C. man who had sex with horse gets 3-year sentence
Boston Herald (US
CONWAY, S.C. - A South Carolina man was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a charge related to having sexual intercourse with a horse. Rodell...-
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Fans throughout NYC celebrate Yankees' title
Boston Globe () | yesterday | Sports
Hundreds of Yankees fans poured into the streets of early Thursday to celebrate the team's 27th World Series championship, a party that extended uptown and began building hours earlier when the crowd at Yankee Stadium danced and sang to the music even before the first pitch. -
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General Motors decides not to sell Opel
wordgeist.com () | yesterday |
“GM will soon present its restructuring plan to Germany and other governments and hopes for its favorable consideration,” said , president and CEO. “We understand the complexity and length of this issue has been draining for all involved. However, from the outset, our goal has been to secure the best long term solution for our customers, employee, suppliers, and dealers, which is reflected...
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The GOP elite’s $1 million object lesson — and the message of NY-23
Michelle Malkin (
Conservatives owe NY-23 candidate Doug Hoffman immeasurable gratitude. [...] Read the rest » Apple's App Store breaks 100,000 apps
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Look, App Store , we just wanted to take this opportunity to say we're sorry about all the fart app jokes. We know it's not easy being a new App Store, making your way in the world, and when juxtaposed against the struggles your competition has had with putting together a compelling app gathering, we know now that our words in those early days were hurtful and lacking in understanding. With 100,000...More videos uncovered showing school kids being coached to praise Obama
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11 – count ‘em – 11 more videos found. “Elementary epidemic” indeed! Prior/Related: School district confirms Obama “praise” activity was sanctioned Yes, Obama DID preach healthcare reform at Wakefield High Creeptastic: Elementary school shows Obama “pledge” video to students Teacher bullies student over her parents’ support for John McCainMaine Voters Repeal Homosexual ‘Marriage’
La Shawn Barber's Corner () | 10 hours ago |
I can’t believe it. The people of Maine came through. They rejected homosexual “marriage” in their state. But that doesn’t mean the fight’s over. There’s something about that “will of the people” jazz some politicians just don’t like. Fundamentally. For example, 54 percent of voting Californian’s barred their government from hiring, contracting, and admitting on the [...]VIDEO: Ken Block's Subaru-based TRAX STI is an alpine badass
Autoblog (
Filed under: Motorsports , Videos , Hatchback , Subaru , Specialty Ken Block's Subaru WRX STI-based snow tank - Click above watch the video Yes, that's probably the first ever Subaru tank. We can't say for certain, but I think in this case we can go ahead and assume. Driven by none other then Ken " Gymkhana " Block. Why does it exist? To be the "ultimate backcountry shred car," of course. We think...
Where in the World Was Keith Olbermann?
Olbermann Watch () | 17 hours ago |
MSNBC boasted that on election night they would present a "special live edition of Countdown" at 10:00 pm. But with bad news for the Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a funny thing happened on the way to the bonus Hour of Spin. Keith wasn't there! After a live update (not from Olby but from Lawrence O'Donnell) A-Mess-NBC ("the place for politics") proceeded to rerun the 8:00 pm showing. Keith...The Beatles catalog being released on limited edition USB stick
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You know what's kind of like online digital distribution, and yet not at all like that? Selling the entire re-mastered Beatles catalog on a USB drive that slots into a fake apple. The fine folks at Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music have teamed up to build a limited edition run of 30,000 USB apples to be sold on December 7 in the UK and December 8 in freedom-loving America. Included on the 16GB drive...Eston MID-05 MID and N97 UMPC arrive
SlashGear (
It’s all go at Eston’s render labs this week, with two new tablets in the offing. The company has sliced off the hardware keyboard from their MID-02 and produced the touchscreen-only MID-05 , a 5-inch handheld running either Android or Windows CE. If your fingers are too chubby for that, Eston also have the N97 MID , with a larger 7-inch touchscreen and integrated 3G. The Eston MID-05 lacks 3G, but...Twitter Now Officially En Español
TechCrunch () | 22 hours ago |
Last month, Twitter noted that it was seeking volunteers to help translate its service into other languages. Today, the first of those is ready to go, as Twitter has formally unveiled support for the Spanish language. The Twitter Blog has a post about it right now, but co-founder Biz Stone has cheekily written it entirely in Spanish. We'll go ahead and translate it for you:Massive Protests Against Regime In Iran – People Chanting “Die, Die Dictator!”
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On the anniversary of the seige of the US Embassy in Tehran the people of Iran are holding massive demonstrations against the regime. Report on Arrakis posted this video where the people are chanting “Die, Die Dictator!” and burning trash in the street: Planet Iran (a great new website) is following the massive protests today. Winston has updates [...]-
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Goodbye Microsoft, the next chapter
The Next Big Thing (Technology
Microsoft announced more layoffs today, and I was one of them. This was a total surprise to me, and management offered no explanation. This is pretty standard procedure, mostly for legal reasons, but none the less left me with a cold feeling...but only for a minute or two. Today I...
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Elevator to Space: Teams Try to Make it Real
ABC News () | 7 hours ago | Sciences
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Missing North Dakota College Students Found Dead
The PopCrunch Show (
:{ This is the ending no one was hoping for. Three college softball players found dead after their sport utility vehicle went into a pond on a farm during a stargazing trip likely drove straight into a sinkhole pond in the dark, authorities said Wednesday. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News [...] -
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More White House "saved" jobs mischief: Georgia and Illinois
Marathon Pundit () | 3 hours ago |
As I've stated before, there is no way to identify what a "saved" job is. Since facts seem to matter little to the Obama administration, it's no surprise that the White House, as AP discovered, is liberally creating its own truth. President Barack Obama's economic recovery program saved 935 jobs at the Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, an impressive success story for the stimulus plan. Trouble... New reality cooking show for chef Gordon Ramsay
Arizona Republic (
NEW YORK (AP) -- Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has some new people to yell at. The verbally abusive star of Fox's "Hell's Kitchen" has signed a deal with Fox for a second show. Tentatively called "Masterchef," it will feature Ramsay trying to turn people who have no experience in the food industry into expert cooks. Not surprisingly, producers say Ramsay won't be afraid to tell the would-be cooks the...-
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Calf Gets Prosthetic Legs
Neatorama (Leisure
Nancy Dickenson of Ocate, New Mexico and her stepdaughter Martha found an 11-month-old calf on a neighbor’s ranch that was suffering from severe frostbite. The black angus heifer had lost the use of her back legs and hooves. What to do? Obviously, the answer is to give her prosthetic legs! The Dickensons have rescued dozens of [...] Rihanna Says She and Chris Were "Dangerous"
Hollyscoop () | 2 hours ago |
Rihanna will be speaking candidly for the first time since her attack tomorrow on Good Morning America. And one of the things she will reportedly address is sort of relationship she and had. She says to Diane Sawyer, "...
US disappointed in Italian verdict on CIA kidnap
Boston Globe () | 3 hours ago |
The United States expressed disappointment over an Italian court's conviction of 23 Americans in absentia of the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric from a Milan street.Study: Fiddler Crabs Exchange Sex for Survival
US News (World
Study suggests female crabs are willing to have sex with nearby males for their protection.Dancing with the Obama Administration
Brutally Honest () | 3 hours ago |
While the focus is on yesterday's elections and the ensuing fallout, I thought this piece to be interesting... it appears that Mrs. Clinton is doing a two-step with her Arab "friends": Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton defended the U.S...Ex-NBA referee Donaghy released from Hernando County Jail
Tampa Bay Online (
Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was a free man Wednesday after serving most of a 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal. Pat Berdan, a consultant working with Donaghy, said he was released from Hernando County Jail, where he had been held since August after officials said he violated travel restrictions while living at a halfway house in the Tampa area.-
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Obama's half-brother says dad beat him and his mother
NY Daily News () | 4 hours ago | Entertainment
President Barack Obama's half brother has broken his media silence to discuss his new novel ? the semi-autobiographical story of an abusive parent patterned on their late father, the mostly absent figure Obama wrote about in his own memoir. -
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U.S. Places Dismal 30th in Infant Deaths
ABC News (Health
Premature births may increase U.S. infant mortality rate, government says.
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Biden says NY-23 can teach conservatives a lesson
Political Ticker () | 11/02/2009 |
Castle will make a run for Senate. (CNN) - Former Vice President Joe Biden challenged Republican voters in New York's 23rd congressional district to teach conservative "absolutists" a lesson in the special House election Tuesday by voting for the Democratic candidate in the race "We aren't asking you to switch your party," Biden said at a rally [...]AT&T sues Verizon over 'there's a map for that' ads
Engadget (
Whoa -- we just got word that AT&T is suing Verizon for false advertising over Big Red's "There's a map for that" ads . We're reading the complaint and motion to stop the ads right now, but here's what AT&T says is the big problem: In essence, we believe the ads mislead consumers into believing that AT&T doesn't offer ANY wireless service in the vast majority of the country. In fact, AT&T's wireless...Another Verizon DROID commercial, Stealth, and it’s awesome
The Boy Genius Report () | 4 hours ago |
Forget the first commercial you saw, this one takes the cake. We’ve been told it should start airing on TV this week. Video is after the break.Police called in to NY-23 polling stations because of voter intimidation by teabaggers!
The teabaggers are turning to threats and intimidation out there in NY-23 land. Elizabeth Benjamin writes in the NY Daily News: It's getting ugly out there. I just got off the phone with former state Democratic Chairwoman June O'Neill, who informed me the police had been called to at least two polling sites in St. Lawrence County due to overzealous electioneering (O'Neill called it "voter intimidation")...-
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 announced, we go hands on
Engadget (Technology
The first Android device from Sony Ericsson may have undergone an upgrade in the naming department, jumping from X3 all the way to XPERIA X10 (probably to avoid confusion with Nokia's X3 handset), but what lies under the hood is reassuringly in line with what we've been hearing . That is to say, a 1GHz Snapdragon chip from Qualcomm, wide 4-inch capacitive touch display, 8.1 megapixel camera with LED... Secret copyright treaty leaks. It's bad. Very bad.
The internet chapter of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, a secret copyright treaty whose text Obama's administration refused to disclose due to "national security" concerns, has leaked. It's bad. It says: * That ISPs have to proactively police copyright on user-contributed material. This means that it will be impossible to run a service like Flickr or YouTube or Blogger, since hiring enough...
Is "V' An Obama Allegory?
Joe. My. God. (
According to Chicago Tribune reviewer Glenn Garvin, the new iteration of V is nothing if not a mini-series length Obama allegory . Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health...-
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Mark Levin Will Join Michelle Bachman at Capital Steps Rally- Noon Thursday
Talk radio host and best selling author Mark Levin will join with Michelle Bachman on the Capital Steps on Thursday at noon. Concerned Americans will join the top conservatives to protest the Pelosi nationalized health care disaster. From the Representative Bachman’s website: Bachmann Calls on the American People to Bring the Town Hall To Washington “This [...] Sprint touts Palm Pixi's nonexistent WiFi
Engadget (Technology
Sprint has a time-honored tradition of screwing up its ads. Remember the Palm OS-powered (yes, Palm OS, not webOS) Motorola Q2 ? How about the Pre's mythical tethering capability ? Here's a new one to add to the history books: the "WiFi capable" Pixi , yours for just $99.99 after mail-in rebate. Count us in. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Filed under: Cellphones Sprint touts Palm Pixi's nonexistent...-
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'Endless Racing Game' iPhone demo video isn't endless, is endlessly entertaining
Engadget () | 11/02/2009 | Technology
We're not going to bore you with details, but we are going to tell you that it's more than worth your while to watch this demo video for the iPhone title "Endless Racing Game." We can't attest to how fun (or not fun) the game is to play, but the clip is certainly worth your 90 seconds of attention. Check it out after the break. [Thanks, Lena] Continue reading 'Endless Racing Game' iPhone demo video... Union Thugs not pulling weight, NJ Dems upgrade to Actual Criminal Gangs
Red State (
Election Journal is reporting that the NJ Democratic party has employed criminal street gangs for their GOTV efforts. The officer, who’s name we are with holding, specifically heard the men discussing that he was a police officer and that they now know where he lives. The officer confronted the men and they took off. He contacted the local police who responded and caught up with them and about a dozen...Anti-choice activists attempt to subvert eBay efforts to prevent Roeder auction.
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An online auction to raise money for the defense fund of Scott Roeder, the accused murder of Dr. George Tiller, launched last night on eBay despite the company’s pledge to prevent it. Late last week, eBay announced that the planned auction violated its policy toward offensive materials which “does not permit listings that benefit [...]
Anthony Sowell: More Bodies Found At Rapist's Ohio Home
The Huffington Post () | 1 hour ago |
CLEVELAND — The number of bodies found in and near a rapist's home rose to at least 10 on Tuesday when authorities unearthed four corpses from the backyard and found a skull in a bucket in the basement. Cleveland police stopped searching for victims for the night and planned to continue on Wednesday. They have extended their efforts to boarded-up homes in the neighborhood where residents complained...-
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Maine Gay Marriage Vote: Early Returns Close
The Huffington Post (
PORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage was put to a vote in Maine on Tuesday in a closely watched referendum that gay-rights activists across the country hoped would prove for the first time that their cause can prevail at the ballot box. Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay couples to wed. The law was passed by the Legislature in May but never took effect because... -
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AP: Christie Wins NJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Riehl World View () | 2 hours ago | Politics
AP calls it. TRENTON, N.J. — Republican has defeated Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in New Jersey. With 71 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Christie had 50 percent of the vote to Corzine's 44 percent. Christie, a 47-year-old... How last night's election results were bad for Obama.
Slate Magazine () | 14 minutes ago | Politics
President Obama's message of change was so powerful in 2008 that voters held on to it for an extra year. In Virginia and New Jersey they dropped the incumbent Democratic Party and went with the Republican candidates. In New Jersey, voters said change was the quality that mattered most in their vote for governor, and those voters picked Chris Christie by a margin of more than two to one. (The closely...-
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McDonnell wins Virginia governorship for GOP
Los Angeles Times () | 4 hours ago | Politics
Republicans wrested political control of Virginia from the Democrats today as independent voters swung behind the GOP, a troubling sign for President Barack Obama and his party heading into an important midterm election year. Exit polls showed unpopular Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine locked in a close race in New Jersey, where independents were heavily favoring his Republican challenger. Louisiana Justice Who Refused to Marry Interracial Couple Takes A Hike
Jack and Jill Politics () | 5 hours ago |
Sometimes, I wonder about the good in protesting things, and then I see this (H/T Associated Press): BATON ROUGE, La. – A Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to marry a couple because the bride was white and groom was black resigned Tuesday, after weeks of refusing to step down despite calls for his ouster [...]
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Rihanna: Brown's assault, aftermath 'humiliating'
Seattle Times () | 5 hours ago |
Rihanna said dealing with the media attention after ex-boyfriend 's assault was humiliating, but she now hopes to speak for young women who are afraid to talk openly about domestic violence. Pettitte, Yanks go for title against old foe Pedro
Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they both realized what was next in this World Series. Pettitte vs. old foe Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from ecstasy.-
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Pakistan claims Taliban stronghold
CNN () | 15 hours ago |
Pakistan's military said Tuesday that its forces have taken over a Taliban stronghold during the ongoing ground offensive in the tribal region of South Waziristan. -
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Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin Will Host the 82nd Academy Awards
Entertainment News - MovieWeb.com () | 4 hours ago |
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In Beck, Villaraigosa taps a veteran with deep ties to the LAPD
Los Angeles Times () | 5 hours ago | US
The nominee for chief is supported by both the rank-and-file and civil rights advocates and will take command at a time of uncertainty in the department. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's selection of Charlie Beck to be L.A.'s new police chief elevates a 32-year veteran who is steeped in the traditions of the LAPD but has also won praise from civil rights activists for reforming the department and improving... FedExCup points system won't change in 2010, PGA Tour says
USA Today () | 5 hours ago |
The PGA Tour will not make changes to the FedExCup playoff schedule and points system.
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Elton John Has E-Coli and Flu, Cancels Face 2 Face Concerts
Bitten and Bound () | 11/01/2009 | Entertainment
Elton John has been forced to cancel several shows in the UK and has postponed three upcoming concerts in Seattle and Portland. The singer has been ill with an e-coli bacterial infection and influenza, according to his official website. The 62-year-old musician is on tour with Billy Joel in their combined Face 2 Face arena tour. [...] Instructions for building an autonomous sentry gun
Boing Boing (
Here are complete instructions (software, source code, build manual, hardware) for an autonomous sentry gun that will shoot anything that moves. DIY autonomous sentry gun...George Stephanopoulos Asks Valerie Jarrett If Barack Obama Is Responsible For...
Crooks and Liars (
DOWNLOADS: (42) PLAYS: (82) (h/t Heather at VideoCafe ) Holy FSM. Is George Stephanopoulos auditioning for a spot on the Fox News Channel line up? It's the only thing I can account for this ridiculous and intelligence-insulting framing: STEPHANOPOULOS: One year later, the president's economic plan has passed, but with no Republican votes in the House, only three in the Senate. It sure looks like right...China's GAPP halts WoW review, calls collecting subscriptions "illegal behavior"
WOW Insider (Video Games
Just when NetEase was finally getting back to business in China (they were even planning for a Wrath release next month), they hit a huge snag: China's General Administration of Press and Publications (GAPP) office has apparently halted their review of the game and told the company to stop collecting subscriptions and signing up new subscribers. They've also passed on the company's application to...-
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Limbaugh In Proactive Push Against Obamists
The Radio Equalizer: Brian Maloney (
THE RUSH OFFENSIVE Limbaugh Demonstrates New Approach To Defeating Obamists Rather than roll over and play dead in response to Obama's marginalization push against key conservatives , Rush Limbaugh is fighting back with his own offensive. And while the seeds of this new approach may have been sown weeks ago with appearances on Jay Leno's program and the Today Show , this weekend's Fox News Sunday visit... Apple Wants iTunes to Replace Your Cable Box for 30 Bucks a Month [Rumor]
Gizmodo (
Apple's apparently pitching to networks a subscription plan that would deliver all your TV shows through iTunes for $30 a month, with the goal of launching it next year. But don't hold your breath on it happening yet: Peter Kafka has "yet to hear of a single programmer that has made a firm commitment." As he points out, while networks are constantly looking for new revenue, like those asshole aliens...
Sarah Palin Slams Biden After His Ridiculous Attack Today
Gateway Pundit (
At his half-empty campaign stop today with Democrat Bill Owens, VP Joe Biden took a swipe at former Governor Sarah Palin: “The fact of the matter is, Sarah Palin thinks the answer to energy is ‘drill, baby, drill,’” said Biden. “It’s a lot more complicated, Sarah!” Sarah Palin just answered back on her Facebook page: American energy independence. [...]-
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Comcast Said to Be Close to Gaining...
Philadelphia Tech News () | yesterday | Video Games
Comcast Said to Be Close to Gaining NBC Universal (New York Times) Meanwhile, Broadcasting & Cable suggests that the first thing Comcast will look to do after buying NBC Universal is to sell off the NBC network, holding on to the cable channels and presumably the Universal Studios. Not sure how this makes sense. Comcast Should Buy Netflix Instead Of NBC (Silicon Alley Insider) Innovation education... -
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Eric Bana Wants 'One Big Nude Day'
PopEater Music Blog () | yesterday | Entertainment
Filed under: Movie News , Interviews Eric Bana was uncomfortable while filming 'The Time Traveller's Wife,' but it wasn't an issue with the cast - it was a product of nude scenes on the chilly Toronto set. Bana's character jumps through time, landing at every destination completely ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Video: Full Limbaugh Interview with Chris Wallace
Gateway Pundit () | yesterday | Entertainment
3 Parts. All worth watching. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 And Obama’s number one guy David Axelrod fires back on “Face the Nation” cross-posted at Infidels Are CoolDoug Hoffman Praises Glenn Beck As His ‘Mentor’
Conservative blogger Charles Johnson of the site Little Green Footballs reported yesterday that Doug Hoffman, the Conservative Party candidate in the NY-23 special election, signed a pledge to uphold Glenn Beck’s 9/12 Project principles in Congress. The signed pledge is available online, and Hoffman touts his endorsement from the 9/12 organization on his website. Like [...]Human Events: Democrats Supporting Health Care Reform are “Suicide Bombers”, Should Heed...
Firedoglake () | yesterday |
Now I'm guessing that if 57% of Americans favor a public option, the number among Democrats is in the 70s or 80s, maybe even higher, especially in Blue Dog districts. So it's politically stupid for a Democrat to vote against the Speaker, not an act of terrorism.
Independent Health Experts Will Track Swine Flu Side Effects
Crooks and Liars () | yesterday |
This should add an extra layer of safety to the vaccination process: WASHINGTON - Independent health advisers will begin monitoring safety of the swine flu vaccine today, an extra step the government promised in this year’s unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects. Decades of safe influenza inoculations mean specialists are not expecting problems with the swine flu vaccine, because...-
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Memorial service set for slain Seattle officer
Boston Globe () | yesterday |
A memorial service will be held Friday to honor a veteran Seattle police officer killed in a Halloween night shooting that also grazed a rookie officer. Ballmer: Spending on IT to suffer
) | 27 minutes ago |
SEOUL | Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Monday that corporate spending on information technology will not recover to levels seen in recent years before the global economic slowdown. "The economy went through a set of changes on a global basis over the course of the last year which are, I think is fair to say, once-in-a-lifetime," Mr. Ballmer told a meeting of South Korean executives in Seoul. Spending...-
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Busy, uneasy Broadway season
The Washington Times () | 27 minutes ago | Entertainment
NEW YORK | The abrupt closing Sunday of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" after just nine performances has cast a brief, uneasy shadow over Broadway's fall season, ironically one of the busiest in years. The revival's collapse has had a ripple effect, forcing the cancellation of a second Simon production, "Broadway Bound," which was to have opened at the same theater (the Nederlander) in December... -
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Maine's gay-marriage vote is too close to call
Philadelphia Inquirer (
PORTLAND, Maine - Bolstered by out-of-state money and volunteers, both sides jockeyed yesterday to boost turnout for a Maine referendum that could give gay-rights activists in the United States their first victory at the ballot box on the deeply divisive issue of same-sex marriage. Ex-con charged in 4 fatal shootings in 'Mayberry'
Kansas City Star (Entertainment
A soured love affair may have led an ex-convict to gun down four men in the town that inspired the idyllic community of Mayberry on the 1960s TV series "The Andy Griffith Show," police said Monday.
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N. Korea, pressing for direct talks with U.S., has threat
Philadelphia Inquirer (
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea issued a veiled threat yesterday to increase the size of its nuclear arsenal if U.S. officials do not quickly agree to one-on-one talks. Klansman's conviction is allowed to stand
Philadelphia Inquirer (
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court yesterday left in place a judge's ruling that allowed prosecutors to charge a reputed Ku Klux Klansman with kidnapping more than 40 years after two young black men were abducted and killed in rural Mississippi.NFL | Saints beat Falcons to improve to 7-0
Drew Brees had 308 yards passing, Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns and Jabari Greer returned an interception for a score to help New Orleans improve to 7-0 with a 35-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.-
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Prosecutor: Karadzic orchestrated '95 massacre
Philadelphia Inquirer () | 3 hours ago | World
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Radovan Karadzic orchestrated the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of 8,000 Muslim men and boys, and his only regret was "that some Muslim men got away," a U.N. prosecutor said yesterday at the former Bosnian Serb leader's war-crimes trial. -
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Siena College Poll Shows Hoffman Leading in New York U.S. House Race
Ballot Access News () | yesterday |
On November 2, a last-minute poll, conducted by Siena College, was released for the U.S. House seat in . It shows Doug Hoffman (Conservative) at 41%, Bill Owens (Democrat-Working Families) at 36%, Dede Scozzafava (Republican-Independence) at 5%, and undecided 18%. The poll doesn’t have much predictive power because so many voters say [...] Winner named in lunar lander X Prize contest
) | yesterday | Sciences
A team of California rocketeers has won a $1 million prize in a simulated lunar landing contest backed by NASA.
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02 Nov 2009 09:44
Motorola DROID headed to Germany as the Motorola MILESTONE
Let’s be clear right off the bat: this is no rumor. The Motorola DROID is steaming towards a release on O2 Germany under the name MILESTONE. The news of this came from a German blog which leaked a photo of…Lieberman Would Prefer ‘Nothing’ To Health Care Reform With A Public Option
Think Progress (
For months now, media critics like Media Matters’ Jamison Foser have pointed out that the press have often demonstrated a double standard when questioning opponents and proponents of the public option, only asking advocates about whether they think it is “better to have nothing than to have a plan that does not include the public [...]Apple killing Atom support, dreams of netbook hackintoshers in next Snow Leopard release?
Engadget (
Nobody said running a netbook hackintosh would be easy -- but nobody said they'd make it this hard. Apple is currently engaged in a war of compatibility with Palm and, if the developer build of Snow Leopard version 10.6.2 is any indication, the Atom processor is next on the smack down list. Word on coder street is that the upcoming revision of OS X will kill support for Intel's little powerhouse....T-Mobile nabs HTC's Touch HD2, schedules release for November 9
Engadget (
WinMo folks, we wouldn't blame you for getting a bit of Android envy after last week's DROID onslaught, but if there's one thing that could make people pine for your OS it's HTC's HD2 , and T-Mobile has just confirmed it's coming on November 9 -- a mere weekend after Moto's new hotness hits Verizon. Mind you, there is some confusion going on here, as the picture on T-Mo's site is of the old Touch...-
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250GB PS3 spotted in Best Buy backroom, making trouble
Engadget () | yesterday |
It's not quite as delicious when Sony (in a rare move) has actually confirmed its console for a release to market, but just because we know the 250GB PS3 is landing in the US on November 3rd doesn't mean we can't derive any enjoyment at all by the fact that it's been spotted at a Best Buy in Houston, all primed for the shelves. Since the shipment's obviously already been made, we suppose we'll be...
How Scozzafava repays NRCC and RNC
Michelle Malkin () | yesterday |
Hey, how did that six-figure RNC donation to the NRCC plus $85,000 to the New York GOP plus nearly half-million-dollar investment in advertising and other independent expenditures on behalf of radical leftis Dede Scozzafava work out? [...] Read the rest »Unfinished Windows 7 feature exploited for virtual WiFi hotspots
Engadget () | 10 hours ago |
It wasn't all that long ago that Microsoft was talking up the Virtual WiFi feature developed by Microsoft Research and set for inclusion in Windows 7 , but something got lost along the road to release day, and the functionality never officially made it into the OS. As you might expect with anything as big and complicated as an operating system though, some of that code did make it into the final release,...Soon to Go Down the Memory Hole
Moonbattery () | yesterday |
Although the Ditherer in Chief continues to campaign for New Jersey's skeevy governor while our troops in Afghanistan hang flapping in the breeze, historians are encouraged to squirrel away pictures of the two together. If a Dem can even...GSM Motorola MILESTONE lacks turn-by-turn in Android 2.0 Maps?
SlashGear () | 7 hours ago | Technology
US would-be DROID buyers now livid by the European version of the smartphone’s multitouch support can take heart in the fact that while the Motorola MILESTONE gives with one hand, it takes away with the other. Mobile-Review’s Eldar Murtazin has revealed that – on his pre-release Euro model at least – Android 2.0 lacks turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps Navigation . “Anyone know why Google Maps...Politico Allen's Idea Of 'Real Toss-up': Hoffman Ahead By 17%
NewsBusters (
When you're an MSMer, you're an MSMer all the way--even when faced with facts that might make you like, well, ridiculous . . . Mike Allen, appearing on Morning Joe, has declared the NY-23rd race a "real toss-up" despite a new poll from a respected organization showing Doug Hoffman with a 17-point lead. The claim by Allen, Politico's chief political correspondent's, was so absurd that, on the spot,...-
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uTorrent 2.0 To Elimininate The Need For ISP Throttling
TorrentFreak (Technology
BitTorrent Inc. is about to launch a completely improved implementation of the BitTorrent protocol that will benefit both users and ISPs. uTorrent 2.0, which is currently being tested by thousands of people, will eliminate the need for ISPs to throttle or stop BitTorrent traffic, and will optimize the download experience for its users.
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Shirley Ann Jackson, RPI President, Tops Ranks Of Millionaire College Presidents
The Huffington Post (
The fast-growing group of millionaire private college and university presidents hit a new record in recent years, and it's likely more college leaders will make seven-figure salaries once the slumping economy rebounds. A record 23 presidents received more than $1 million in total compensation in fiscal 2008, according to an analysis of the most recently available data published Monday by the Chronicle... -
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Beef Recall Affects 8 East Coast States
Business Pundit (
Image of E. coli bacterium found here. Asheville, NY-based Fairbank Farms is recalling nearly 546,000 pounds of ground beef because of a suspected E. coli contamination. The recall affects Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New... Read more New group helps US monitor swine flu shot safety
Miami Herald (Health
Independent health advisers begin monitoring safety of the swine flu vaccine on Monday, an extra step the government promised in this year's unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects.Audit: KBR must trim Iraq work force or face fines
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The Army's primary support contractor in Iraq is being warned by Pentagon auditors to cut its work force there or face nearly $200 million in penalties for keeping thousands too many on the payroll.-
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Former AMD chief leaves current job
Seattle Times (Technology
Hector Ruiz, former CEO of chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc., is leaving his job with a spinoff company after a published report linking him to the Galleon Group insider trading case. -
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Bay Bridge won't be open for Monday morning drive
Seattle Times (
With another workweek and another commuter crush looming, there was still no word Sunday night on when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge would be open to traffic again. But authorities said it certainly would not be functioning in time for the Monday morning drive.
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Tribes claim wind farm would destroy sacred ritual
Miami Herald () | 3 hours ago | US
From a blustery perch over a Cape Cod beach, Chuckie Green gestures toward a stretch of horizon where he says construction of the nation's first offshore wind farm would destroy his Indian tribe's religion. -
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Only 2% Would Sign Up for Nancy Pelosi's Public Option
HolyCoast.com () | 4 hours ago |
For this she's been fighting so hard? After all the noise over Democrats' push for a government insurance plan to compete with private carriers, coverage numbers are finally in: Two percent. That's the estimated share of Americans younger than 65 who'd sign up for the public option plan under the health care bill that Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is steering toward House approval. The underwhelming... Karadzic to continue trial boycott
Miami Herald () | 6 hours ago |
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic will boycott his genocide trial again Monday but will attend a hearing Tuesday on how to get the case back on track, one of his legal advisers said.-
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Eagles quite an opening act
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PHILADELPHIA | The Eagles were in the rarest of positions on a football Sunday. They served as the opening act of a -Philadelphia twinbill instead of kicking off as the main event. and DeSean Jackson still put on a dynamic show, and the first round of the doubleheader was scored in favor of the Eagles by brutal knockout. McNabb threw three touchdown passes and Jackson had another... -
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Hobbled Cruise Industry Launches Boat 5 Times The Size Of The Titanic
The Business Insider () | yesterday | Leisure
Biggest cruise ship ever--planned before the economy cratered. Check out some of these stats: 7 "neighborhoods" ice rink 6,300 passengers 2,100 crew 750 seat outdoor theater 1,300 seat indoor theater 20 stories high 40% bigger than next-biggest cruise ship AP: KORSOER, Denmark – The world's largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle Sunday, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in... Goldman Sachs bet on housing meltdown -- and won
Miami Herald () | 5 hours ago | Politics
In 2006 and 2007, Goldman Sachs Group peddled more than $40 billion in securities backed by at least 200,000 risky home mortgages, but never told the buyers it was secretly betting that a sharp drop in U.S. housing prices would send the value of those securities plummeting.
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01 Nov 2009 18:04
PROVING HER CRITICS RIGHT: Scozzafava Endorses Democrat….
Instapundit.com (
PROVING HER CRITICS RIGHT: Scozzafava Endorses Democrat.Shocker. Scozzafava Urges Supporters to Vote for Democrat
Gateway Pundit (
What a shock. The Daily Kos candidate Dede Scozzafava is supporting the democrat. Former GOP far left candidate Dede Scozzafava urged her supporters yesterday to vote for democrat Bill Owens. The Watertown Daily Times reported: In her statement Saturday morning, the assemblywoman explained the reasons behind her decision: “It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on [...]Scozzafava Backs Owens in NY-23
Political Wire (
Dede Scozzafava (R), who dropped out of the special election in New York's 23rd congressional district yesterday, just endorsed Bill Owens (D) over Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman. Andrew Sullivan : "Her Republican supporters would normally go to the Conservative Party candidate, Hoffman. But Hoffman's unfavorables among Scozzafava voters are higher than Owen's. Polls suggest that Hoffman...Apple's ad man changes roles, but another Apple fan will take his place
The Unofficial Apple Weblog () | 10/31/2009 |
Filed under: Odds and ends , Steve Jobs , Apple Update: As our loyal commenters have pointed out, Gizmodo (which was among the first sites to report that Clow was changing roles) has followed up with an internal email from Clow where he says Miller's promotion does not imply that Clow is stepping away from his own leadership role with the company, including "keeping an eye on Apple." --- When many...Blacksn0w iPhone unlock complete, launching November 4th
The Boy Genius Report () | 10/31/2009 |
About a week ago, geohot released an update to his iPhone jailbreaking software dubbed Blackra1n RC2, and while that was all well and good for all you AT&T guys, it did leave those of us who need a baseband unlock…-
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NASA Mars Spirit Rover Has Amnesia [Space]
Gizmodo (
We hadn't visited the NASA Mars rovers in a while here at Gizmodo, so I thought I'd take a look today and see what they're up to. Unfortunately, things could be better. You see, while Opportunity continues to function nominally after nearly six years on planet, its companion Spirit, on the opposite side of the planet, is really showing signs of age. As we all know, Spirit has been stuck in deep Martian...
Mini HoverDrone Goes Up, Down and Into the Junk Drawer [Drones]
Gizmodo (
For about $20, this tiny HoverDrone will hover and flash its little lights. And then the dog will eat it. Sorry, it's inevitable, as proven in the ThinkGeek demo video below. ThinkGeek is billing this as the smallest hovering device they've ever sold, so there's that too. Requires a handful of AA's and the controller has the ability to control two drones at once. [ ThinkGeek via DVICE ]Obama Administration Invokes State Secrets Privilege…Again
Political Punch () | 10/31/2009 |
The Obama administration invoked the controversial "state secrets" privilege again on Friday, arguing that if U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker were to permit a legal case against the government to proceed, he would be putting national security at risk. Attorney...-
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Social Gaming – Social Games
Midas Oracle .ORG () | 10/31/2009 | Technology
A good story from CNET. Midas Oracle = About + Archives + Authors + Best + Contact + Information Technology + Links + Probabilistic Predictions + Post-Mortem Predictions + Prediction Exchanges + Prediction Software + Publish Your Post + How To Publish Share This: Midas Oracle = About + Archives + Authors + Best + Contact + Information Technology + Links + Probabilistic Predictions + Post-Mortem Predictions... -
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Valve: Left 4 Dead 2 Demo Did Not Reveal DLC Names [Rumor Smash]
Kotaku () | 10/31/2009 | Video Games
Speaking at an event today sponsored by Eurogamer, Valve's Chet Faliszek said the names for DLC packs found in the Left 4 Dead 2 demo were spaceholders only, put there as a test required by... -
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Michelle Bachman on Pelosi Health Care Bill: “This Is the Crown jewel of Socialism”...
Gateway Pundit () | 10/31/2009 |
PELOSICARE– “THE CROWN JEWEL OF SOCIALISM” Rep. Michelle Bachman is calling all Americans to join her on the steps of the Capital Building in Washington DC on Thursday November 5th to stop “the Crown Jewel of Socialism” – the democrat’s bill to takeover the US healthcare industry. Bachman joined Hannity tonight to discuss this massive power grab. [...] Heavy illegal downloaders buy more music
Boing Boing (Technology
A new British independent poll conducted by Ipsos Mori concluded that the people who do the most illegal downloading also buy the most music. This is in line with many other studies elsewhere and is easy to understand: people who are music superfans do more of everything to do with music: they see more live shows, listen to more radio, buy more CDs, buy more botlegs of live shows, buy more t-shirts,...
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How Many Would Take Public Option?
Fox News () | 1 hour ago |
Congressional Budget Office says 2 percent would sign up for option Pelosi is pushing for as part of health bill Phillies, Yankees warned after A-Rod hit again
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Phillies and Yankees were warned about throwing inside after 's was hit in the back by Joe Blanton in the first inning of World Series Game 4....-
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Miami’s TED GINN had kick-return touchdowns of 101 and 100 yards in the third quarter of...
Arrowhead Pride () | 15 minutes ago |
Miami’s TED GINN had kick-return touchdowns of 101 and 100 yards in the third quarter of the Dolphins’ 30-25 win over the New York Jets. Ginn is the first player in NFL history with two touchdowns of 100 yards in the same game and is the eighth player in NFL history with two kick-return touchdowns in a game. Ginn also became the first player to record two KR-TDs in the same quarter since Green Bay’s... -
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UK; 3 Big Banks to Sell 100s of Branches
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UK says big banks will sell 100s of branches, effectively creating 3 new banks -
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Ravens end 3-game slide, hand Broncos first loss
SI.com () | 1 hour ago | Sports
BALTIMORE(AP) The Denver Broncos went from unbeaten to overmatched during a 60-minute beatdown by the Baltimore Ravens . American Meb Keflezighi wins NYC Marathon
Dallas Morning News (Sports
NEW YORK – That day in Central Park two years ago was shaping up as a triumphant symbol of the resurgence in American distance running Meb Keflezighi helped inspire. He left with an aching hip and, far worse, an aching heart. Keflezighi was back Sunday, wiping away tears after the New York City Marathon – for his historic victory for his country, for his recovery from an injury he once feared might...
'Palimony' figure Michelle Triola Marvin dies
LOS ANGELES -- Michelle Triola Marvin, whose landmark lawsuit against her former lover, "Dirty Dozen" actor Lee Marvin, placed the word "palimony" into the family law lexicon and changed the legal rights of unmarried cohabiting partners, died Friday at age 76. She underwent surgery for lung cancer last year and died at the Malibu home of actor Dick Van Dyke, her partner of 30 years, said family spokesman...-
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Mexico extradites 11 fugitives to US
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Mexico has extradited 11 fugitives, accused of crimes including murder, sex offenses, drug trafficking and money laundering, to face trial in the United States, the Justice Department said Sunday. -
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Search Called Off for 9 Missing After Military Crash
New York Times () | 4 hours ago | US
Officials said they did not expect to find survivors among the seven Coast Guard members and two Marines missing since their aircraft collided off the coast of San Diego. -
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Govt says swine flu vaccine catching up to demand
Tampa Bay Online (Health
A senior adviser to President says the government will catch up to the demand for swine flu vaccine within a week. -
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Goodnight, Qian Xuesen
China Car Times () | 13 hours ago |
Qian Xuesen, the brains behind China’s jet propolsion technology and also rocket technology, including technology that took the recent Shenzhou rockets into space past away at the age of 98 in Beijing yesterday: From the LATimes Qian Xuesen, a former Caltech rocket scientist who helped establish the Jet Propulsion Laboratory before being deported in 1955 on suspicion of being a Communist and who became... Don't You Know Who We Are?
JammieWearingFool () | 11 hours ago | US
Let's just get it out of the way right now and call this what it is.It's raaaaacist!The rabble-rousing rev should give his daughter a sermon about road rage. The Rev. Al Sharpton's ex-wife and daughter were arrested after berating two Harlem cops who had pulled them over for allegedly running a red light to get around their slow-moving, unmarked cruiser, sources told The Post. Kathy Jordan, 53,
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