Man Sprays 'Toilet-Papering' Teens With Fox Pee Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
Associated Press Reports - 50-year-old uses night vision goggles to spot and attack up to 20 teens
Yet another terrific headline.
The story... meh. The headline, brilliant!
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David Gregory To Moderate 'Meet the Press' Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
NBC Chief White House correspondent to replace the late Tim Russert.
David Gregory has been named moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” effective immediately. ...The announcements were made today by Steve Capus, President of NBC News.
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Anti-Christmas Message in Washington State Capitol Holiday Display Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
The State of Washington accepted an application from an atheist group, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, to place an anti-religion message as part of the state's official holiday display in the state capitol rotunda steps from a traditional nativity scene. The decision is the culmination of a three-year long battle in Washington over inclusiveness in holiday displays.
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GOP's Chambliss Wins Ga. Senate Runoff Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
The GOP's Sen. Saxby Chambliss won the Georgia Senate runoff Tuesday over Democrat Jim Martin in a race that attracted light voter turnout despite the contest's high stakes on the balance of power in Washington.
(There will be no super majority)
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The Cleveland Show Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
That's right... they gave "Cleveland" from "Family Guy," a spin-off.
"THE CLEVELAND SHOW is a new animated series that follows everyone's favorite soft-spoken neighbor CLEVELAND BROWN to his hometown in Virginia, as he settles down with his high school sweetheart, her unruly kids and his 14 year-old son.
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Operation Gratitude Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
Through Collection Drives, Letter Writing Campaigns and Donations of requested items or funds for shipping expenses, OPERATION GRATITUDE provides civilians anywhere in America a way to express their respect and appreciation to the men and women of the U.S. military in an active, hands-on manner.
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The Best and Worst Movies About the Internet Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
Ever since Fritz Lang unveiled the robot Maria in his 1927 silent-screen sci-fi classic Metropolis, computers have been part of the fabric of the movies. The Internet, however, is a newer phenomenon, and filmmakers are still figuring out how to work the now-essential and pervasive communications system into their movies in a worthwhile way.
5 Best... and 5 Worst
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Dow Down Over 670 Points! Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
Confirmation that the nation is in a recession and signs pointing to a prolonged downturn sent Wall Street plunging once again Monday, hurtling the Dow Jones industrials down more than 600 points and erasing a huge chunk of last week's big gains.
Update:
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Americans Killed In Mumbai Attacks Posted: 12 months ago by ImNotBlue
More than 150 people were killed in the violence that began when gunmen attacked 10 sites across India’s financial capital Wednesday night. Fifteen foreigners, including five Americans, were among the dead.
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Alan Colmes Leaving "Hannity & Colmes" Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
Alan Colmes is leaving his position as co-host of "Hannity & Colmes" at the end of 2008.
According to the FOX News release, he will stay on as a liberal commentator for FNC and as host of The Alan Colmes Show on FOX News Radio. He will also begin developing a weekend program for FNC.
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Challenged Ballots: You Be The Judge! Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
It's your turn to play election judge. Tell us how you would rule in the case of these challenged ballots. Use this Minnesota state statute as your guide.
[Update to: But with more pictures... and you can vote to "Accept," "Decline," or "Throw Away." Voting FUN!]
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Al Franken Challenges Vote In Minn. Recount [picture] Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
The bubble beside Norm Coleman’s name appeared to have both an X and a squiggle in it, but the Al Franken campaign wants the state Canvassing Board to rule on whether it should count. That’s the only challenge in the special envelope in Plymouth so far, according to Sandy Engdahl, the city clerk and the official running the city recount.
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John McCain Fights Back vs. Jackson Browne Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
The singer/songwriter sued McCain in August after the Republican candidate... used his song, “Running on Empty,” in a campaign commercial... At the time, many didn’t take the legal threat very seriously, but based on two motions filed this week in U.S. District Court in California, the McCain campaign sure does.
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Duval County's Write-In Vote Humor... Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
The Duval County [Florida] Supervisor of Elections Office released the breakdown of 932 write-in votes this week.
Some include: Al Gore (4), George W. Bush (2), Jesus (23), Lou Dobbs (2), Bill O'Reilly (1), Steven Colbert (4), Tim Tebow (2), "Weird Al" (1), Morgan Freeman (1), Mickey Mouse (3), Homer Simpson, and James T. Kirk (1).
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Media Watchdog: Four Simple Steps to Hoaxing the Press Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
MSNBC anchor David Shuster was the victim of a hoax.
... And in retrospect, Martin Eisenstadt isn’t too convincing of an advisor (just watch those YouTube videos!). But it worked just the same. If you want to create a fake policy adviser, how do you do it? What’s the best way to hoax the media?
Just follow these 4 steps...
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Joe Cocker (Captioned for the Clear-Headed) Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
In 1969, Joe Cocker performed "With a Little Help From My Friends." at Woodstock.
And while virtually unintelligible, through modern technology, Cocker's words have been deciphered so that everyone can now enjoy.
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Tech Puts JFK Conspiracy Theories To Rest Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
A team of experts assembled by the Discovery Channel has recreated the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Using modern blood spatter analysis, new artificial human body surrogates, and 3-D computer simulations, the team determined that the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository was the most likely origin of the shot that killed the 35th president of the United States.
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The Future Of Election Broadcasting Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
This year, CNN's election coverage unveiled holograms. But you can't live in 'yesterday,' you have to start planning for the next time. So what technology will the 2012 election bring?
One word: "Tigers"
[Humor]
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Circuit City Files For Bankruptcy Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
Facing pressure from vendors and consumers who aren't spending, Circuit City Stores Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection Monday as it heads into the busy holiday season with hopes that move will help it survive.
My father insists its because my brother and I quit working there.
Updated from:
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Chris Matthews Admits He's In The Tank For Obama Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
"You know what?" Matthews said. "I want to do everything I can to make this thing work, this new Presidency work."
Before the questions and attacks begin, here's why this is important: Media bias, and a "journalist's role." Should journalists, as Matthews suggests, try to "help" the administration... or just report on it? [From HuffPo]
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Ralph Nader Asks: Obama - Uncle Sam Or Uncle Tom? Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
Gawker reports Sheppard Smith [FOX News] took Nader to task for a comment he made on a radio station earlier in the day, saying Barack Obama's choice is "whether he's going to be Uncle Sam for the people of this country, or Uncle Tom for the giant corporation."
Was Nader out of line, correct, or irrelevant?
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Stocks Dive After Election; Dow Down 480-plus Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
A case of post-election nerves sent stocks lower Wednesday as investors worried about recession began questioning what impact a Barack Obama presidency will have on business and the overall economy. The Dow Jones industrials closed off nearly 500 points and the major indexes all fell more than 5 percent.
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California Voters Ban Gay Marriage Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
California voters have passed a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage... which would overturn a court ruling that gave gay couples the right to wed just months ago.
The passage of Proposition 8 represents a crushing political defeat for gay-rights activists, who had hoped public opinion on the contentious issue had shifted enough to help them defeat the measure.
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Six Ways Obama Can Show He'll Be A Different Kind Of President Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
Barack Obama has said he wants to change the political system. Now that he is president-elect, we'll see what that actually means.
In his acceptance speech, Obama plans to offer some symbolic gestures, such as reaching out to Republicans and not appearing overly celebratory. This is a good start, but there's more he could do. Here are a few suggestions:
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Obama's "Middle Class" Shrinks Again! Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
For the second time in a week, a prominent Democrat has downgraded Barack Obama's definition of the middle class...
The latest hiccup in the campaign message came Friday morning on KOA-AM, when New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson pegged the middle class as those making $120,000 and under.
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