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holycandy

Weekend News Deliveries: Dangerous Toys; More Breastfeeding Bene…

Candy Kirby | Deep Thoughts by a Chick with a Stripper Name | December 5th 2009 by Candy

Annual list of  “10 Worst [and Dangerous] Toys” released.  Based on findings, Curious George has become Calamitous George. [Toysafety.org] Kendra Wilkinson, due to pop any day now, shares picture of bump and new house.  Which reminds m read more

visionaria

The Afghan Women Tug of War

Jump off the Bridge | December 5th 2009 by Sally

Earlier this week, GRITtv posted an interview with a woman from RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. I wanted to post the video for you all to watch and just say a few things that came to mind as I was watching.For those w read more

muchmor

Ontarians decidedly oppose HST, foresee higher prices

Muchmor Magazine | December 4th 2009

Ontarians are decidedly dismissive of the proposal to bring in a harmonized sales tax (HST), and the idea is clearly affecting the standing of the incumbent provincial government, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll ... read more

ElleSensei

New York Times Best Seller Ending 11/28

Heart of Manga | December 4th 2009

Vampire Knight 8 falls to number two. Other shojo titles are slowly receding as newer manga volumes debut.#2Vampire Knight 8#6Ouran High School Host Club 13#9Black Bird 2 read more

mcalis1980

IN THE NEWS: Anchor Tom Brokaw involved in a deadly car accident;…

H. Blu's Word | December 4th 2009 by H. Blu

One person was killed in an accident that also involved former network news anchor Tom Brokaw and his wife in the Bronx [the above photo features a picture of Tom Brokaw getting out of his vehicle after the accident]. The accident happened on the eas read more

thestupidamerican

“The Fall of the Republic” – Be a Stupid American No More

The Stupid American | December 4th 2009 by Phil

If you watch one video this year, let it be this one. Your way of life is threatened, the future of yourself and your family is dire and time runs short. Open your eyes and join the fight, before it’s too late: Posted in In The News, Retarded read more

2helix

Obama determined to boost job creation: White House – Reuters

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

Washington Post Obama determined to boost job creation: White HouseReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Barack Obama is determined to increase job creation and has asked his administration to leave no stone unturned in the …Unio read more

DrPhilShow

Wedding Twitters

Turning Point: The Official Dr. Phil Blog | December 4th 2009 by Dr. Phil

I’ve heard of people Tweeting during the movies, while driving and even in the delivery room after giving birth. But how’s this for a new high (or low) in social networking: updating your Twitter page at the altar, right before kissing yo read more

2helix

Obama’s tough love for Afghanistan – Washington Post (blog)

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

Telegraph.co.uk Obama's tough love for AfghanistanWashington Post (blog)In another installment of President Obama's "Talk to the American people like Adults" series, Obama Tuesday deftly made the case for escalating the war in & read more

okmacman

Your coal is here. All 28,000 tons of it.

Opinions on Current Events or Whatever Enters my Mind | December 4th 2009

A futures trader learned a valuable lesson the hard way when, despite failsafes in place, ordered 28,000 tons of coal. read more

2helix

Rumsfeld Cries Foul on Obama Claim Troop Requests for Afghanistan…

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

Rumsfeld Cries Foul on Obama Claim Troop Requests for Afghanistan Were DeniedFOXNewsFormer Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Wednesday lashed out at President Obama for claiming the Bush administration rebuffed commanders' repeated … read more

2helix

E-Mails Damage White House Gate Crashers’ Claims – NPR

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

ABC News E-Mails Damage White House Gate Crashers' ClaimsNPRIn this photo released by the White House, President Obama is shown shaking hands with Michaele Salahi at a state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan …White House Party C read more

mobiwan

Comcast/NBC Deal Bodes Well for Mobile Content

Mobile Marketing Watch | December 4th 2009 by Vic Berggren

After months of rumors and speculation, Comcast is officially taking over NBC Universal, effectively giving life to a media gargantuan that could potentially dominate broadcast and digital media like no other force presently in existence. The $30 bil read more

2helix

Obama’s Afghan deadline all but missed – Washington Post

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

New York Times Obama's Afghan deadline all but missedWashington PostIn his speech to the West Point cadets and the nation on Tuesday night, Obama said he planned, conditionally, "to begin the transfer of our …Clinton, Gates defend read more

accidentalpatriot

Perino’s on the pipe: ‘No Terrorists Attacked America On Bush…

The Accidental Patriot | December 4th 2009 by The Accidental Patriot

This story is a repost from TalkingPointsMemo.com Former Bush press secretary Dana Perino made a rather odd claim on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show last night. Talking about how we ought to label the deadly shooting at Fort Hood — and impl read more

2helix

Obama White House gets into the Christmas season – USA Today

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

USA Today Obama White House gets into the Christmas seasonUSA TodayThis year's theme is "Reflect, Rejoice, and Renew," first lady Michelle Obama said during a press preview today. "For the Obama family, Christmas and the … read more

2helix

First New Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Approved for US Funding Under…

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

SAMAA TV First New Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Approved for US Funding Under ObamaBloombergObama pledged to reverse Bush administration limits on stem-cell funding during his campagin for president. Congress twice voted to overturn the Bush … read more

2helix

Afghan and Pakistani doubts over Obama plan – BBC News

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

guardian.co.uk Afghan and Pakistani doubts over Obama planBBC NewsUS President Barack Obama declared a clear-cut strategy with a three-pronged focus when he outlined his plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan. …Pakistan officials wary of Obama&# read more

2helix

Obama determined to boost job creation -White House – Reuters

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

Washington Post Obama determined to boost job creation -White HouseReutersWASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – US President Barack Obama is determined to increase job creation and has asked his administration to leave no stone unturned …Unio read more

jpspeak

Send A Christmas Card To The Troops

Speak Now America! We want to hear from you. | December 4th 2009 by John Pacetti

 Holiday Mail for Heroes is back!  In this season of hope and giving the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes, Inc. have joined forces to invite Americans to “send a touch of home” to United States service members and veterans across the country read more

2helix

African American Protest Against Obama Jobs Policy Heats Up In Ho…

Presidential-Race.net | December 4th 2009 by Red

CBS News African American Protest Against Obama Jobs Policy Heats Up In HouseHuffington Post (blog)African-American Democrats in the House upped their pressure on President Obama on Wednesday, boycotting a final committee vote on a financial regu read more

robdylan

Barry not on Bulls’ books

Sharksworld | December 3rd 2009 by robdylan

The Bulls have dismissed speculation that they were about to sign Springbok De Wet Barry ahead of the 2010 Super 14, although they have not ruled out the possibility that he might be ‘drafted in’ at a later stage. Rugby365 reports: In a s read more

RLTV

Germany: Rigid Sunday law used against Scientology which is consi…

ReligiousLiberty.TV - Celebrating Freedom of Conscience | December 3rd 2009

GERMANY – Scientologists have had a particularly difficult time in Europe where many view them as a nuisance for their recruiting activities.  When they opened a new 43,000 square foot facility near Berlin, the locals complained. However, th read more

securesmstoday

Google Smartphone Rumours Could Turn Out to be True

Secure SMS Today - Latest In Secure SMS Securesms Plus SMS M… | December 3rd 2009 by Nick Goritsas

Google keep on denying it but it really does seem as if it could in fact be true. Rumors have it that Google is developing its own branded smartphone. TechCrunch has reported that Google will release a device early 2010. Techcrunch are quoting ̶ read more

ClimateMama

In the News: Climate Change and Security

Climate Mama Blog | December 3rd 2009

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WadeKwon

EXCLUSIVE: Editor-in-chief Ken Booth leaves AL.com

Media of Birmingham | December 3rd 2009 by Wade Kwon

State's biggest Web site loses its editor-in-chief. read more

asiedydd

Happy Ending Stories for The Holidays Part II

Old House Web Blog | December 3rd 2009 by Bill Kibbel

Alexander Hamilton's Old House Taking a Trip I am continuing from where I left off at my last posting with a few more old house stories. These are all stories I came across this week, and they all have happy endings. The first is about an old hou read more

GospelPundit

In The News: Ted Winn Hits #1 In London

GospelPundit.com :: the new blog for gospel music lovers | December 3rd 2009 by EJ Gaines

This dude… he’s everywhere.  I guess I’ll tack on the word “international” when I refer to him from now on. Ted Winn has shot to #1 on... Visit www.gospelpundit.com for the full discussion! read more

lucyandethel

Feelin' Good with the Pink Glove Dancers

The Suite Life of Lucy and Ethel | December 3rd 2009 by Helen Baldwin

More than 200 employees from Portland's Providence St. Vincent Medical Center - from kitchen and janitorial staff to doctors and administrators - donned pink gloves for their video to help raise money to fight breast cancer. A portion of the sales fr read more

ElizabethW

Powerful Women Video Newsmix: Judith Jamison, Meredith Baxter Bir…

Women's Voices For Change | December 3rd 2009 by Elizabeth W.

Today, we’re doing a different kind of Newsmix — because our Youtube has been overflowing with the voices of women in midlife. Mostly, they’re not talking about midlife itself, but [...] read more