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Politics - Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor VIdeo

2009-07-04T07:32:00.000-07:00

Sarah Palin's speech this morning rocked Alaskans and people around the country. Palin's predictability is her unpredictability. I'm seeing Alaskan flags on cars, in front of houses, some citizens expressing their own Independence Day. Other citizens are angry and playing the blame game; the bloggers, the MSM, Alaskan legislators, her family under attack, etc.For weeks the rumors of a criminal

News - Statue Of Liberty's Crown Reopens

2009-07-04T07:29:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK — The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride."I feel like I was just born today," said Andrea Balfour, 38, as she prepared to ascend the 354 steps with her daughter, Mona. Mona won an essay contest to get to go up to crown Saturday _

News - Win Free Michael Jackson Memorial Tickets via Online Lottery

2009-07-04T07:25:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson memorial tickets are free via online lottery. Michael Jackson memorial tickets available via online lottery Entertainment Weekly Michael Jackson’s public memorial — to be held Tuesday, July 7 beginning at 10 am at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles — will be open to 17500 attendees chosen through a free, online lottery system at StaplesCenter.com, officials involved …

News - Michael Jackson Memorial will cost $ 25 w/video

2009-07-04T07:20:00.000-07:00

The Michael Jackson memorial will cost "$25" and is set for Tuesday. The Los Angeles Police Department and officials have revealed the details surrounding the event.Fans who want to be apart of the King of Pop's funeral will have to dish out $25 a pop for tickets in order to pay their respects to their icon.The massive memorial service for Michael Jackson is set for Tuesday - and the Los Angeles

sports - Dreaming of a Tour de France windfall

2009-07-04T07:16:00.000-07:00

On its 3,500km (2,187-mile) odyssey from Monaco to Paris, the Tour de France passes through hundreds of towns and villages.The race is divided into 21 stages, or "etapes", and being a town at the start or finish of an etape is a great honour and much sought after.Tonnerre - a two-hour train ride south of Paris - is one such town.It will become a "ville-etape" for the first time on 16 July, when

Politics - Sarah Palin federal indictment : Embezzlement Reason For Resignation?

2009-07-04T07:11:00.000-07:00

Sarah Palin Indictment - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin reportedly resigned because of a federal indictment pending in an embezzlement scandal that allegedly involves her receiving huge financial favors from Spenard Building Supplies.If the news is true, the upcoming Sarah Palin indictment would have crippled her ability to govern effectively.Her resignation was said to be so sudden that her own

Sports - Wimbledon finals schedule

2009-07-04T07:07:00.000-07:00

Is Serena recovered from grueling semi?Venus and Serena Williams have won seven of the nine Wimbledon titles this decade, with the older sibling owning five.Their roads to the final could not have been more different. Serena, on the precipice of defeat, clawed her way back versus Elena Dementieva in an instant classic, while Venus handed Dinara Safina the beating of her lifetime.But don't count

History - The 4th of July Meanings

2009-07-04T07:01:00.000-07:00

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies,

News - independence day, 4th of july recipes, 4th of july quotes, meaning of 4th of july, history of 4th of july

2009-07-04T06:57:00.000-07:00

The Fourth of July is just a day away. You know the holiday means barbecue, sunshine and fireworks, but what do you really know about the day's origins?The author of "Don't Know Much About History," Ken Davis, appeared on "The Early Show" Friday to quiz the anchors on their awareness of Independence Day historyAnd now, it's your turn. Check out Davis' quiz questions:Q: When was the actual vote

Tech News - Debt Ski video game challenges students to manage debt

2009-04-30T12:56:00.000-07:00

Two things college students seem to know pretty well: video games and debt.With that in mind, mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, and the Peter G. Peterson Foundation have rolled out a new game called Debt Ski aimed at teaching primarily college students how to identify and manage their debt.The game is a simple side-scrolling online Flash game, nothing to look at really. You're basically a pig

Sports - Josh Smith Has Upset the Miami Heat

2009-04-30T12:52:00.000-07:00

Last night’s Hawks/Heat game reminded many of the late 80s/mid 90s postseason wars, with its flagrant fouls, falls, injuries and sheer physicality.The only difference between then and now, I suppose, is having someone crazy enough to attempt a between the legs windmill dunk late in the fourth quarter with the outcome no longer in question — and missing it to boot.Welcome to the world of one Josh

Miscellaneous - What is fbstarter.com? A Phishing Scam

2009-04-30T12:50:00.000-07:00

The more popular something is, the more people want to use it as a way to scam people. An example would be the recent swine flu related spam attacks, and these are phishing scams that sends Facebook users to fake login sites (today fbstarter.com, yesterday fbaction.net).While fbaction.net has been taken down, go to fbstarter.com and it com sure looks like a lot like some sort of Facebook login

News - Kilpatrick Stockton Mark Levy Suicide Report

2009-04-30T12:27:00.000-07:00

AmLaw Daily says the following of his death:“Terrible news from Kilpatrick Stockton, where Mark Levy, head of the firm’s Supreme Court and appellate litigation group, has apparently committed suicide at the firm’s offices, according to the Blog of Legal Times, an Am Law Daily sibling publication.”Law.com has confirmation of a suicide at the same time at Levy’s death:“According to Metropolitan

Politics - What does Obama Mean in Japanese?

2009-04-30T12:24:00.000-07:00

What does Obama Mean in Japanese? Obama has meaning … in Japanese. In fact “Obama for Obama!” t-shirts were a hot Japanese item in 2008.Obama in Japanese means “Little Beach”.Obama (Obama-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Says Wikipedia:“In the Edo period, Obama was the capital of the Obama Domain and was the starting point of the Mackerel Road to Kyoto. The area was

Weird Newa - What is Joonas.net?

2009-04-30T12:20:00.000-07:00

Joonas.net is probably one of the weirdest websites I’ve ever visited, but it seems to be the most popular thing on the web right now. When you arrive at the homepage all you see is a blank white space with a txt box. Words start appearing in the text box saying “The requested document is totally fake.” It then starts talking directly to you as a “depressed web server.”It then goes on to talk

News - Easy-to-Get Licenses Expose Md. to Fraud

2009-04-08T10:38:00.000-07:00

No. 5284 Randolph Rd., in a Rockville shopping center, is a modest Parcel Plus store where small businesses rent mailboxes by the month. It's also the address used by at least 42 undocumented immigrants living in states along the Eastern Seaboard to fake a Maryland residence so they could get a driver's license, records show. Most of them got away with it, authorities say, evidence that Maryland

Politics - Obama Orders GM and MOPAR Out Of NASCAR

2009-04-01T07:59:00.000-07:00

In a stunning move, the Obama White House announced today that GM and Chrysler must end their involvement in NASCAR stock car racing at the end of this season to remain eligible to receive additional financial aid from the government. “Automakers used to operate on the principle of ‘win on Sunday, sell on Monday,’ but the Auto Task Force’s research just doesn’t validate that as true,” said

Miscellaneous - Google Intros Gmail Autopilot

2009-04-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

Google is celebrating Gmail's fifth birthday with an exciting new feature: autopilot. Sick and tired of answering all of your e-mails? From now on, Google will do it for you. The service only offers about 100 canned messages at the moment, but with a number of setting adjustments, including Capitalization, Typos, Brevity, and Emoticon use, you can customize your responses as much--or as little

Economy - Fidelity National to Buy Metavante for $2.9 Billion

2009-04-01T07:53:00.000-07:00

Fidelity National Information Services said Wednesday it has agreed to buy Metavante Technologies, a provider of processing services to financial firms, in an all-stock deal valued at more than $2.9 billion.Fidelity National said the boards of directors of both companies have agreed to the transaction, which would create a company with an enterprise value of $10 billion.The terms call for

News - Len Berman to leave WNBC after long, successful run

2009-04-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

Here is my newspaper article about Len Berman's coming departure from WNBC-TV after 24 years. Berman is the latest casualty of the cost-cutting that has hit local TV news in general, and Ch. 4 in particular, with sports departments always a popular target. Then again, "casualty" might not be the right word, given how upbeat Berman sounded about the whole thing when I spoke to him Tuesday night.

Miscellaneous - April Fools Day history and fun facts

2009-04-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

While you're out playing pranks on family and friends on April 1, you might want to surprise them with some history and fun facts about the holiday as well. It might take the sting out of the joke you play that involves setting clocks back and thereby forcing your buddy to miss that important meeting he had in the morning. April Fools Day is not an official holiday but plenty of people observe it

Music - Doug Stanhope

2009-04-01T07:16:00.000-07:00

The title of Doug Stanhope's album, Deadbeat Hero (Shout Factory), pretty much tells you what you need to know. The hard-drinking, iconoclastic comedian has made a career out of turning sacred cows into hamburger. But if you only know Stanhope from his tenure with Joe Rogan on Comedy Central's rebooted The Man Show or as the host of a couple of Girls Gone Wild videos—two dubious gigs he readily

Cars - Saab 93X release today!

2009-04-01T07:12:00.000-07:00

Saab released today the details and photos of the new Saab 93X that will be unveiled at the Geneva auto show this year. The 2010 Saab 93X will be available with the E85-capable BioPower engine technology coupled with the Cross Wheel Drive (XWD) system. The 2010 Saab 93X will offer the option of a 2.0-liter turbo BioPower engine developing 210 hp/ 155 kW and 300 Nm of torque mated to the XWD

Jobs - Microsoft Office Online and Monster.com Transform Resumes From Dusty to Dazzling and Empower Job Hunters to Find Their Next Dream Job

2009-04-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

REDMOND, Wash. and MAYNARD, Mass., March 31, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ ----Microsoft Office and Monster.com, the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: MWW: 8.09, -0.05, -0.61%), are teaming up to help people find jobs and maximize their potential for employment in a challenging economy. Starting today, job seekers

Sports - Registration for the 25th annual Army Ten Miler opens April 1st

2009-04-01T06:54:00.000-07:00

Registration for the 25th Army Ten-Miler opens tomorrow, April 1st. This year, in honor of the 25th anniversary, the field has been increased to 30,000 runners. Last year's race filled up in 21 days; race organizers expect this year's race to fill up by mid-May. Be sure to register early, you do not want to miss out on one of the best races DC has to offer. With the field size of the race

Politics - All charges against former Sen. Ted Stevens to be dropped

2009-04-01T06:46:00.000-07:00

The Justice Department plans to drop all charges against former Sen. Ted Stevens, the 85-year old Alaska Republican convicted last year of lying on Senate financial disclosure forms to conceal hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts and home renovations from a businessman, according to a news report this morning. Attorney General Eric Holder has concluded that the conviction of Stevens cannot

Weird News - Texas police find 21 cats living in hotel room

2009-04-01T06:44:00.000-07:00

PLANO, Texas (AP) — A man who previously kept dead animals in cold storage and dozens more living in filthy conditions in a Dallas home was under investigation Monday after police found almost two dozen cats in his suburban motel room. Plano police stopped the man on Sunday and found he had outstanding warrants for animal cruelty and outdated animal vaccinations related to his previous caseThe

Economy - Eagle industries sold

2009-03-31T11:51:00.000-07:00

Alliant Techsystems, a Minnesota-based aerospace and defense company, has acquired Eagle Industries for an undisclosed amount in an effort to expand its position in the “tactical accessories” market, according to a company press release.Eagle Industries of Fenton, Mo., manufactures military equipment, including tactical assault vests, weapon transporting gear and personal gear carriers, at plants

Sports - Tigers release Gary Sheffield, look to get younger

2009-03-31T11:44:00.000-07:00

The Detroit Tigers knew they needed to make changes this season -- and in an unexpected move on Tuesday, the team released designated hitter Gary Sheffield. (Photo by Charles Krupa, AP)The 40-year-old Sheffield hit .225 last season and just .178 this spring, but he still figured to be a fixture in the middle of the Tigers lineup this season. Instead, the Tigers will eat the $14 million they still

Sports - The Benelli Vinci Is Here

2009-03-31T11:41:00.000-07:00

We’ve been waiting since the shot show in January to see Benelli’s newest toy to take to the woods or field! It was unwrapped today via the web presentation. I finally got through to the website, probably due to heavy traffic to see what the fuss was all about. The Vinci is a new design shotgun that comes in three basic modules for easy assembly. The stock, action and barrel. It sports two

News - EEDAR: PS2 price cut to halt declining sales

2009-03-31T11:38:00.000-07:00

Sony's decision to cut the price of the PlayStation 2 to USD 99.99 will initially boost sales and lessen the platform's long-term declining market share, according to the Electronic Entertainment Design and Research group.The research firm reports that PS2 titles accounted for 21 per cent of all home console software sales in the last quarter of 2008, and 19 per cent in the first quarter of 2009.

VCU TABS FLORIDA ASSISTANT; SAN JUAN FIELD ANNOUNCED

2009-03-31T11:28:00.000-07:00

VCU has tabbed Florida assistant Shaka Smart to replace Anthony Grant.VCU assistant athletic director Mike Ellis confirmed that Smart will be introduced at a news conference on Thursday. Smart, 32, has spent the past two seasons as an assistant under Billy Donovan at Florida.Prior to that, Smart was at Clemson for two years and spent three seasons at Akron.PUERTO RICO TIP-OFF FIELD ANNOUNCEDHere

News - Operation Baghdad Pups tries to save Rachet from Iraq

2008-10-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Over 10,000 people have signed a petition requesting that Sergeant Gwen Beberg gets to bring home a dog she rescued in Iraq named Ratchet. Sgt. Beberg rescued Ratchet from a pile of burning rubble and fears that he will be killed if she leaves him on the streets of Iraq after she heads back home. Gwen and Ratchet have been separated due to a transfer, but she hopes to get him back! "I just

News - Justice Finally Served: Inmate Richard Cooey Was Executed At 10:28 AM This Morning

2008-10-14T08:58:00.000-07:00

Today, October 14, 2008, justice for Wendy Offredo and Dawn McCreery was finally served: Richard Cooey was executed by lethal injection at 10:28 AM this morning. (”Reporting from Lucasville: Richard Cooey executed“) In 1986, Richard Cooey “kidnapped Wendy Offredo, 21, and Dawn McCreery, 20, [two University of Akron students] after disabling their car by dropping a chunk of concrete on it from a

Healt - Irritable Male Syndrome

2008-10-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

In a Radio interview, Jed Diamond talks about his book The Irritable Male Syndrome: Understanding and Managing the 4 Key Causes of Depression and Aggression.According to him, people used to think that male menopause was "metaphorical": a mid-life crisis like what women go through. But those psychological, emotional and sexual changes are similar to what women go through.He defines Irritable Male

Celebrity - Bobby Bones, Vanessa Hudgens Vacation Pictures – Should Zac be Worried?

2008-10-14T08:52:00.000-07:00

Some controversial photos of High School Musical 3 star Vanessa Hudgens and her new co-star Bobby Bones have hit the Internet and have many fans wondering the potential impact on the brunette star’s relationship with Zac Efron.Vanessa Hudgens/ Bobby Bones on the set of BandslamA huge deal has been made of these supposed vacation makeout photos but we’re here to put the rumors to rest.Are there

News - Steve Jobs Had No Heart Attack...And Citizen Journalism Just Failed

2008-10-03T08:12:00.000-07:00

What could possibly be bigger news than the supposed heart attack suffered by Apple CEO Steve Jobs? The fact that it's simply not true. The rumor which spread like wildfire across the internet this morning was based on a report from CNN's citizen journalism site, iReport. According to citizen reporter, Johntw: "Steve Jobs was rushed to the ER just a few hours ago after suffering a major heart

Health - Prevention DS-2200PV Ultima Upper-Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

2008-10-03T07:51:00.000-07:00

Here we have the Prevention DS-2200PV Ultima Upper-Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. This health system helps to measure your Systolic, Diastolic blood pressure, and your pulse rate. This is achieved by employing an oscillometric method to take a measurement of the blood pressure and pulse rate. If the system detects an irregular heartbeat, the indicator will flash to warn you. With the Prevention DS-

Politics - Joe Six-Pack Biden vs. Sarah Six-Pack Palin

2008-10-03T07:47:00.000-07:00

In the first thirty minutes of the debate, Palin and Biden each made efforts to connect with everyday voters. Biden referred to his roots in a small town in Pennsylvania (he grew up in Scranton) and to the connections he has made among neighbors and constituents in Delaware. Palin went a step further, talking about friends and family in Alaska, regularly looking directly into the camera, and at

News - Prosecutor’s job inspired by missionary service

2008-10-03T07:10:00.000-07:00

Practicing law is an extension of Jon Pfeifer’s stated commitment to public service. Pfeifer, 30, a new deputy district attorney for the 14th Judicial District’s Craig office, hopes to bring his faith in justice to his new position as county court attorney. It was the 20-something Pfeifer who was first inspired to become more active in the world after a two-year church mission to Bolivia. He

Weird News - Forget Sarah Palin. Janine Turner for VP

2008-10-03T07:04:00.000-07:00

Cheerios, Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs. So many cereals, so little time. Try a bowl of Shaktios. It's the cereal with divine energy. Oh, and an article considering Sarah Palin's VP nomination. Qualified? :::::::: I'm not here to jump on the "let's stab Sarah Palin with steely knives"- bandwagon. That's one loaded wagon right now, and I'd hate to further burden the horses pulling the rig. I'm

Economy - Wells Fargo grabs Wachovia; Citigroup out of the picture

2008-10-03T06:35:00.000-07:00

Wachovia (NYSE: WB) changed direction early this morning as it left behind an FDIC maneuvered deal with Citigroup (NYSE: C), deciding to hitch up with the Wells Fargo's stagecoach instead. It was announced they have "signed a definitive agreement for the merger of the two companies including all of Wachovia's banking operations." Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) last night presented Wachovia with a signed

Movies - Watch Zeitgeist addendum Trailer Online (movie)

2008-10-03T06:16:00.000-07:00

On October 2nd 2008 the sequel to Zeitgeist was premiere at the 5th AnnualArtivists Film Festival in LA. The film will be presented for free online on Oct. 3rd.This feature length work will address the solutions to the problems presented inthe original work. This work is entitled: "Zeitgeist - Addendum"That being said, It is my hope that people will not take what is saidin the film as the truth,

Films - 5th Annual Artivist Film Festival & Awards Announces Opening Night Film and Overview of Official Program Lineup

2008-10-03T06:15:00.000-07:00

ZEITGEIST ADDENDUM - Sequel to the Most-Downloaded Video in Internet History Selected as Opening Night Film; 2008 Festival to Screen 40 Films From 40 CountriesLOS ANGELES, CA, Sep 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The 5th Annual Artivist Film Festival & Awards today announced its opening night film along with an overview of the official 2008 program lineup. Artivist is the first international

Health - Gamer Grub: Because 'Food' Takes Too Long to Chew

2008-10-03T05:52:00.000-07:00

For when fruits, veggies, exercise, plenty of sleep and the occasional colonic won't do, Gamer Grub promises to be the first "performance snack formulated especially for gamers." In flavors like Action Pizza, Racing Wasabi, Strategy Chocolate and Sports PB&J, the snacks are not only fortified with vitamins and minerals, but are specially engineered to be crumb and grease free, protecting your

News - Navy confirms lost WWII sub has been found

2008-10-03T05:47:00.000-07:00

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The Navy has confirmed the wreckage of a sunken vessel found last year off the Aleutians Islands is that of the USS Grunion, which disappeared during World War II. Underwater video footage and pictures captured by an expedition hired by sons of the commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. Mannert L. Abele, allowed the Navy to confirm the discovery, Rear Adm. Douglas McAneny said

Politics - Who Won the Vice-Presidential Debate?

2008-10-03T05:44:00.000-07:00

A confident, folksy Sarah Palin attacked the Democratic presidential ticket on taxes and partisanship, holding her own against her senior vice-presidential rival. Joe Biden, assiduously avoiding any direct attacks on his opponent, kept his focus trained on the top of the ticket, charging again and again that Palin’s partner, John McCain, wants to give tax breaks to the rich and deregulate the

Sports - Season in Review: Tampa Bay Rays

2008-10-02T14:28:00.000-07:00

A continuation of the series of retrospectives looking back at the regular season and how teams fared. They will be presented, from first to last, in order of their run differential as given by the BaseRuns formula, which I feel is the best measurement of a team’s actual talent level. Number Three: Tampa Bay Rays The Rays continue the streak of well balanced teams, possessing the 5th best

Economy - London Telegraph, Ambrose Evans-Pritchard: $700-billion bailout will not "detox global banking"

2008-10-02T14:24:00.000-07:00

Even if Congress backs the Paulson bail-out, the $700 billion blast cannot save the US, Britain or the world from the deepest economic slump since the Thirties. If Congress balks, God help us. The credit system is suffering a heart attack. Inter-bank lending is paralysed. Funds are accepting zero interest on US Treasury notes for the first time since Pearl Harbour, because no bank account is

Politics - Vote While You're Poopin' (VIDEO)

2008-10-02T09:12:00.000-07:00

If you want to vote, here is the link.Also, you can see the video!Click to see the maps

Politics - Gwen Ifill: Debate moderator and author breaks leg on eve of historic debate

2008-10-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

U.S. vice presidential debate moderator Gwen Ifill takes part in a walk through at the debate site in St. Louis, Missouri October 1, 2008. The debate between Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) and Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is scheduled for October 2.

News - Fossett plane found, sheriff says

2008-10-02T08:55:00.000-07:00

(CNN) -- Authorities found the plane Steve Fossett was flying when he disappeared last year, but they have not found the remains of the millionaire adventurer, the Madera County, California, sheriff said Thursday. "They did locate an aircraft which we have now confirmed is the one Steve Fossett was flying when it disappeared last Labor Day," Sheriff John Anderson told reporters at a news

Healt - Green Goes With Everything

2008-10-02T08:46:00.000-07:00

Purple may be the new hot color for fall, but “Green Goes With Everything” and Sloan Barnett is making sure we are on track with her simple steps to a healthier life and a cleaner planet. Her newest book is “A must-read for anyone who cares about the health of their family and our wonderful blue planet. Sloan has done a lot of background investigation to support the incredible information that

News - Shenandoah National Park to Celebrate National Public Lands Day

2008-10-02T08:44:00.000-07:00

National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest volunteer effort to improve public lands across the country. This Saturday, the Shenandoah National Park has plans to help celebrate. “It's National Public Lands Day, and we're also celebrating the CCC, that’s the Civilian Conservation Core’s 75th anniversary as well as having the National Parks America tour here that day,” said Karen Beck-Herzog

News - Bianca Golden Accuses Nikki Blonsky of Mother Mauling

2008-10-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

Bianca Golden was a contestant on season nine of America's Next Top Model. But she appears better suited for Cops. During a taping for The Tyra Banks Show - set to air October 8 - the aspiring beauty detailed the July 29 airport fight between her family and that of Nikki Blonsky. According to Golden - who was at the Turks & Caicos airport following a family reunion with her dying grandfather -

Movies - Behind the Scenes at ILM: The Making of Iron Man

2008-10-02T07:48:00.000-07:00

When I took my tour of ILM studios a few weeks back, I was lucky enough to get some behind-the-scenes info on the special effects and animation that went into making Iron Man; straight from the guys who worked on it. Unfortunately for me that only made it harder to wait until I could own my very own copy of the Summer blockbuster! A small group of us got a special Q&A session with Ben Snow (VFX

Economy - Pork-Laden Financial Bailout

2008-10-02T07:43:00.000-07:00

The Senate passed a new version of the financial industry bailout legislation. The House could hold another vote on the proposal as early as Friday.The passage of the bill is a positive, though there were way too many unrelated amendments included in the legislation. For example, it provides tax credits for biodeisel and extends depreciation rules for restaurant improvements. There is a reason

News - Joy Sartin Is Guilty Lingerie Model

2008-10-02T07:40:00.000-07:00

Meet Joy Sartin, the lingerie model accused of bribing a police officer to get out of a traffic ticket. See her biography, photos and video here.Joy Sartin was found guilty by a jury for offering a police officer $270 not to tow her car after being ticketed for running a stop sign and drunk driving. Although she pleaded not guilty, the jury disagreed.Joy Sartin BiographyAs a biography, Joy Sartin

News - Jacques indicted: Brooke Bennett assaulted, strangled, smothered

2008-10-02T06:27:00.000-07:00

The man suspected of abducting and killing his 12-year-old niece, Brooke Bennett of Braintree, in June was indicted Wednesday on federal charges that could bring the death penalty.A grand jury says convicted rapist Michael Jacques, 42, of Randolph drugged, sexually assaulted, strangled and smothered Brooke and placed a plastic bag over her head. The six-count indictment calls the killing

Sports - Hall of fame baseball: Whitesox vs Yankees game 4 04/09/08 (Video)

2008-10-02T06:21:00.000-07:00

Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees on the mound: Jack Chesbro Derek Jeter SS Joe Dimaggio LF Babe ruth DH Mickey Mantle CF Lou Gehrig 1B Roger Marris RF Yogi Berra C Wade Boggs 3B Tony Lazzeri 2b Chicago White Sox on the mound: Eddie Cicotte Minnie Minoso LF Buck Weaver 3B Frank Thomas 1B Harold Baines RF Paul Konerko DH Shoeless Joe Jackson CF Nellie Fox 2B Shalk C Louis Apparicio SS also

Celebrity - Mr. Clean Actor House Peters Jr. Dead at 92

2008-10-02T05:54:00.000-07:00

House Peters Jr., a television actor who became the original Mr. Clean on Proctor & Gamble's commercials for household cleaners, has died. He was 92. Peters died Wednesday of pneumonia at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital in Los Angeles, said his son Jon Peters. The elder Peters' most memorable role came as Mr. Clean -- a muscular man with a bald head, a hoop earring and a

News - Ike KOs local ESPN radio; could take 4 weeks to recover

2008-10-01T13:51:00.000-07:00

Have you missed Mike & Mike on your morning ride to work?Or that prickly Colin Cowherd as you're heading out to lunch?Do you wonder if you can imagine the kind of suits Calvin Murphy is wearing on his late afternoon show?Hurricane Ike's storm surge flooded the Winnie-based transmitter building for ESPN 97.5, The Ticket, the sports ra-dio format that bills itself as being from "Beaumont and

Politics - Obama wins debate after McCain spanks him

2008-10-01T13:49:00.000-07:00

The problem during this entire campaign has been that Sen. Barack Obama has wanted to play it too safe, to be too measured and cultured, unwilling to be spontaneous for fear of making a mistake.The result? He sometimes can’t adjust. In football, it’s referred to as “calling an audible.” When your offense needs to change in a hurry, you don’t have a meeting on the sidelines. The quarterback

Sports - Get Ready For TBS Baseball, Version 2.0

2008-10-01T13:21:00.000-07:00

Last year, TBS got to host the baseball playoffs on their network. What promise! Long have TBS’ NBA broadcasts been the best in the business, whether in Marv Albert’s timeless play-by-play of the hilarious Ernie-Kenny-Charles studio show. If the baseball broadcast could even, in some small way, replicate that success, we baseball fans would be eternally grateful. Alas, no. Not only did TBS not

Sports - Travis Henry Implicated in Drug Ring

2008-10-01T13:01:00.000-07:00

DENVER - Former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry was to appear in Denver Federal Court Wednesday afternoon after being arrested in connection with –what authorities call- a large cocaine and marijuana ring. According to a federal indictment, the investigation into Henry began in mid-September after a Montana Highway Patrol officer stopped a vehicle in Montana. Agents searched the car

Politics - Palin talks abortion and newspapers — sort of — in Couric interview

2008-10-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is happy to discuss her views on social issues like abortion and homosexuality, but reluctant to list what she usually reads to keep up on world events. That’s the takeout from a series of interviews the Alaska governor did with CBS anchor Katie Couric, which aired on Tuesday night. Palin, whose opposition to abortion

News - Villages woman wins $25,000 on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"

2008-10-01T12:43:00.000-07:00

Bunny Von Tilzer of The Villages collected $25,000 on Wednesday's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."She used her "Ask the Audience" lifeline on the $25,000 question.The question: "Where is your iliotibial band?" She went with the audience's suggested answer -- along your thigh -- and won the money.But the $50,000 question stumped Von Tilzer. It was: "Which of these famous paintings is part of 'The

News - Has Steve Fossett been found?

2008-10-01T12:33:00.000-07:00

BREAKING NEWS ABOUT AVIATOR STEVE FOSSETT The call came last night. A story from a friend about a ski shop owner hiking in the mountains off trail above Mammoth Lakes California near the area of Minaret Lake and Minaret Mine. Apparently the man came across what appeared to be some papers lying in a remote path, but what he may have found wasn’t some wayward trash left by a careless camper.

Economy - Goodbye, Alternative Minimum Tax. Almost.

2008-10-01T10:32:00.000-07:00

The country’s onerous bailout bill heads to the Senate today, with added tax provisions. Here’s the tax portion’s evolution, according to the AP:Last week: Senate passes first tax plan with a 93-2 vote. Provisions:-Alternative minimum tax relief-$8 billion tax relief for victims of natural disasters in Texas, Louisiana, and the Midwest.-$78 billion towards renewable energy incentives and

Economy - Lou Dobbs: “Let’s Play Bailout” video

2008-10-01T10:18:00.000-07:00

The way things look this morning, the Senate may pass that emergency bail-out bill tonight, come hell or high water. THE QUESTION IS: Will the House go along? Or defeat the Senate bill?Check out the ideas of Reps. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) and Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) to help taxpayers avoid a monster payout. Here is, from CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight, the video and transcript. We began discussing this in “

Economy - Read the Senate bailout bill here

2008-10-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

The Senate will begin debate within minutes on their attempt to revive the bailout bill rejected by the House. They have released the bill text this morning, and the Senate Conservatives Fund website has it for public perusal. The new version has no allocations going to the Housing Trust Fund, which the Dodd version originally did, so ACORN will get no money from the bailout.However, the Senate

News - HP to buy LeftHand Networks

2008-10-01T08:53:00.000-07:00

Hewlett-Packard announced on Wednesday that it intends to buy storage specialist LeftHand Networks for $360 million. Privately held LeftHand will fill out HP's virtualization offerings as the tech giant targets midsize companies and corporate branch offices trying to keep costs under control as their data storage needs expand. Founded in 1999, Boulder, Colo.-based LeftHand has had a particular

Health - October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2008-10-01T08:42:00.000-07:00

Knowledge really is power, and having access to facts and support when dealing with breast cancer is imperative, so check out these helpful links from well-known websites: * National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization (NBCAM): Info on early warning signs of breast cancer, male breast cancer, and current news articles about the disease * Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Info on how to

News - Fire at 1202 Hudson Street leaves one dead

2008-10-01T08:20:00.000-07:00

A deadly four-alarm fire ripped through the top floors of Applied Housing apartment complex around 3:30 this morning. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to Hoboken Fire Chief Richard Blohm. Because a woman died in the fire, the area has been declared a crime scene. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office as well as the Hoboken Fire Department Arson Unit is on the scene

News - Reported fight @ Coliseum Authority meeting in Augusta, Ga. (Video)

2008-10-01T07:16:00.000-07:00

Politics - Quinnipiac poll: after debate, Obama up 15

2008-10-01T07:15:00.000-07:00

A Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday reports Barack Obama now has a 15-point advantage over John McCain in Pennsylvania, a dramatic swing in Obama's favor the poll credits largely to the country's financial crisis, the declining popularity of GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and Obama's debate performance.The Democratic presidential nominee is up 54 percent to 39 percent over

Celebrity - Dancing with the Stars - Jessica Simpson sings as Brooke Burke wins

2008-10-01T06:48:00.000-07:00

Jessica Simpson impressed everyone with her singing on last nights Dancing with the Stars results show. The talented singer was thrilled to be asked to sing on the hit show and didn't disappoint her fans. She told ET online: "Nobody's ever danced to 'Angels,' and nobody's ever danced to 'Come On Over, so to see that, and to have that interaction, was pretty amazing." Jessica is a big fan of the

Miscellaneous - Try Google Search As It Was in 2001

2008-10-01T06:42:00.000-07:00

In honor of their tenth birthday*, Google brought back their search engine the way it was many years ago, in January 2001. Below an old-school Google logo (in 2001 they were actually already using a newer one) the input box invites you to search through “1,326,920,000 web pages”. A search for Barack Obama returns around 773 results, for instance, with the top link leading to the old address as it

Spirituality- Astrology zone is a road to success

2008-10-01T06:39:00.000-07:00

Astrology is not just limited to the prediction of the future but it is a comprehensive and logical study of solar system. It is also true that there is now resurgence for astrology as people have again started taking interest in knowing their future through stars. Probably, this is the reason why every magazine TV channel, newspaper and website keeps a special place for astrology as astrology

News - Feisty Texas couple charged in Harbor Hotel dustup

2008-10-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

A well-turned-out Texan and his stunning stiletto-heeled wife pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges they acted like boorish buckaroos while guests of the luxurious Boston Harbor Hotel, allegedly attacking police and berating staff with racist slurs. The Rowes Wharf rodeo was allegedly precipitated by the lovers locking horns at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in a boudoir brawl in Room 1103, and then

Politics - Gwen Ifill Breaks Ankle; Will Still Moderate Thursday's VP Debate

2008-10-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

On TVNewser, Alissa Krinsky breaks the news that Gwen Ifill broke her ankle Monday night falling down the stairs in her home while carrying "research related to her moderating duties at Thursday's Vice Presidential debate in St. Louis."According to TV Newser, despite the injury, Ms. Ifill will still moderate Thursday's debate.Odd coincidence: According to Wasilla legend, when Sarah Palin was in

Music - Phish Returns: Hampton Comes Alive In March

2008-10-01T06:08:00.000-07:00

Phish will reunite for a series of shows this March. As of press time, the quartet's first full performances since 2004 will take place at Hampton, VA's Hampton Coliseum on March 6, 7 and 8, 2009. Earlier this month the band also played a surprise three-song set at the wedding of longtime road manager Brad Sands. The group is expected to announce a handful of additional dates in the near

News - The Leading Hotels of the World

2008-10-01T06:02:00.001-07:00

The Leading Hotels of the World, the luxury hospitality organization representing nearly 450 of the world’s finest hotels, will release today a limited number of the world’s most-coveted hotel rooms at the unprecedented rate of US$19.28 per night. For 80 minutes only, consumers will be able to secure the celebratory US$ 19.28 rate and experience a myriad of the organization’s iconic members.

Celebrity - Anne Hathaway Naked Photo Scandal Sparks Media Interest!

2008-10-01T05:49:00.000-07:00

Anne Hathaway is generally known as a smart, sophisticated actress who (unlike some of her fellow Hollywood hotties) has managed to keep her head on straight since becoming famous. Unfortunately, Hathaway has found herself right smack in the middle of a naked photo scandal – thanks to her ex boyfriend, Italian businessman Raffaello Fallieri. Fallieri was involved in a federal investigation

Sports - Chicago Cubs Hold Rally Before Potentially Historic Playoff Run

2008-09-30T11:31:00.000-07:00

The Chicago Cubs have their highest hopes in years that this is finally the time that their curse ends. With the best record in the National League, a strong batting lineup and pitching staff from top to bottom, the Cubs are actually the favorites to win their first pennant in 63 years. Whether that translated to the Cubs first World Series title in 100 years is unknown. But defying their curse

Celebrity - In Hollywood, sexuality is less secret, still can be big deal

2008-09-30T11:29:00.000-07:00

(CNN) -- It used to be called "the love that dare not speak its name" -- particularly in Hollywood, where the revelation of homosexuality was believed to be a career-killer. Now, out gays and lesbians are as casually visible as the cover of People magazine, which has recently run stories on Ellen DeGeneres' wedding to Portia de Rossi and Clay Aiken's decision to discuss his sexuality. So, in a

Politics - Onion: Obama Runs Constructive Criticism Ad Against McCain (Video)

2008-09-30T11:07:00.000-07:00

Obama Runs Constructive Criticism Ad Against McCainSource : Cnn

2008-09-30T10:30:00.001-07:00

News - Missing beauty queen was mending broken heart

2008-09-30T08:55:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Tara Grinstead, a 30-year-old schoolteacher and former beauty queen, attended a Saturday night beauty pageant and then left a dinner party, telling friends she was going straight home. She has not been seen since that night -- October 22, 2005.Friends and family called Grinstead the next day, but couldn't reach her.The following Monday, when she did not show up for work at Irwin

Weird news - Peter Ross: Forbidden fruit: mushroom picking gives you the Stinkhorn

2008-09-30T08:50:00.000-07:00

Published Date: 21 September 2008 THE LARGEST living creature on earth is a 3.5 mile wide fungus. Famously, life is too short to stuff a mushroom. But it’s simply not long enough to fit in all the wonderful mornings you could spend gathering them. It’s a little after 10am on Friday and I am in Binning Wood, near Dunbar. I’m with Dr Alison Dyke of Reforesting Scotland and we’re looking for lunch.

Health - White Rabbit Candy recalled

2008-09-30T08:42:00.000-07:00

BURLINGAME, Calif., Sep 26, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said White Rabbit Candy is being recalled because it may be contaminated with melamine.QFCO, Inc. said the candy, made in China, was distributed in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Texas and Washington.The importer, based in California, said the recall includes White

Sports - Steelers, Ravens need better pass protection

2008-09-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

PITTSBURGH -- Five way-too-quick takes in the immediate aftermath of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 23-20 overtime victory over their AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. Click here to find out more! 1. Steelers have O-line issues The No. 1 concern for the Steelers in the preseason was along the offensive line, and Monday night proved the legitimacy of that worry. Yes, the Ravens have an elite defensive

News - Man punches shark to save dog (Video)

2008-09-30T08:36:00.000-07:00

A Florida dog was just moments away from becoming a shark's latest meal when the dog's owner decided to take action."It opened up its mouth and Jake, almost his whole body, went in."Greg LeNoir says his dog Jake was just enjoying a swim when the shark attacked.That's when he jumped in the water and started punching the back of the shark's neck.The shark finally let go of Jake, and both the owner

Economy - The $55 trillion question

2008-09-30T08:33:00.000-07:00

The financial crisis has put a spotlight on the obscure world of credit default swaps - which trade in a vast, unregulated market that most people haven't heard of and even fewer understand. Will this be the next disaster?(Fortune Magazine) -- If Hieronymus Bosch were alive today to paint a triptych called "The Garden of Mortgage Delights," we'd recognize most of the characters in the bacchanalia

Economy - Draw right lessons from global crisis

2008-09-30T08:28:00.000-07:00

Over this week as the world's financial capitals convulsed, there has often been scare mongering in media and wrong conclusions about what has happened in New York, London or Tokyo. They ranged from bafflement to plain accusations tinged with a hint of smug pride that India has been unscathed because it kept itself away from developing its own financial sectors. Percy Mistry, the man who has

News - Free Phone Calls At IconDial. If Only The Business Model Would Work

2008-09-30T08:22:00.000-07:00

A new service popped up today called IconDial. It’s about as simple and straightforward as possible. Go to the site, which has a phone-style dial pad, and dial any phone number in the world. After a 3-5 second advertisement, your call will be put through. There is no restriction on who you can call - all countries are supported, and you can call both land lines and mobile phones. For now the

News - Kelsey Peterson Sentenced (Video)

2008-09-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

Meet Kelsey Peterson, the former school teacher arrested for traveling across state lines with the intention of having sex with someone under 18. See her biography, photos and video here. Kelsey Peterson was sentenced today to six years in prison followed by five years’ supervised release. She had pleaded guilty earlier this summer to federal charges of traveling to Mexico with a 13-year-old boy

Sports - NFL Power Rankings Week 5: NFC East

2008-09-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

I Didn't Want To Make Terrell Owens Cry, So Dallas Cowboys Are Still On Top The NFL might be as jumbled as the college football mess, but at least there's a consistent process to determine the title contenders. I realize the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans and New York Giants are undefeated and that the Washington Redskins just beat the Dallas Cowboys on the road, but I'm not ready to label

News - Who won survivor amazon?

2008-09-30T08:10:00.000-07:00

Which "survivor: amazon" contestant has a personality most ar to your own? i won kimp s torch, and although i later resold it to another survivor fan. Most team immunities won best survivor season best survivor twist most dramatic survivor location-southern thailand in the andaman sea * survivor - amazon joanna shawna. Yoga instructor aras baskauskas won survivor panama: exile island last night,

News - It's time for Poteet mayor's resignation

2008-09-30T08:08:00.000-07:00

n our system of government, the accused have rights, and an indictment should never be confused with a conviction.But voters have rights, too; they have the right to have leaders who represent them effectively.In Poteet, it is highly unlikely that the voters are getting that kind of representation.The town is in a political mudhole, and it seems to be getting deeper all the time.It started when