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'IT CAME IN WAVES'...: 'IT CAME IN WAVES'...Quake affects millions...Looting...Tsunami warning lifted; Waves r.. http://bit.ly/bY4cgq
No pressure, London - "No Fun City" shows how it's done: VANCOUVER (Reuters) - These Winter Olympics showed Lon.. http://bit.ly/9BCEPj
Hamas man was drugged before murder: Dubai police: DUBAI (Reuters) - The killers of a Hamas commander drugged h.. http://bit.ly/cmIz74
To Be or Not to Be Conservative: Should conservatives support moderate Republicans? I provide here pragmatic ar.. http://bit.ly/aXkCdQ
We Are Doomed -- Again: Global warming is far from the first apocalyptic prediction, or even the first based on.. http://bit.ly/b02Ect
Tsunami waves hit Pacific regions after Chile quake: SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - Tsunami waves of up to 1.5 meter.. http://bit.ly/d5JMh8

Dallas Tea Party crowd's message is clear: 'We're not gonna take it'

By MICHAEL E. YOUNG / The Dallas Morning News myoung@dallasnews.com With dozens of "Don't Tread on Me" flags lifting in the breeze and a bristle of signs objecting to most of what comes out of Washington, it was clear the Tea Party crowd gathered outside Dallas City Hall on Saturday was spoiling for an election day fight. David W. Dye (left) came out to support the Tea Party movement on Saturday at Dallas City Hall. The crowd heard pleas for smaller government, prudent spending and personal responsibility." height="106" width="175"> MONA REEDER/DMN David W. Dye (left) came out to support the Tea Party movement on Saturday at Dallas City Hall. The crowd heard pleas for smaller government, prudent spending and personal responsibility. And then the immortal words of Twisted Sister added a pulsing exclamation point: "We're not gonna take it. No, we ain't gonna take it." Celebrating the anniversary of th
Close Encounters of the Far Left Kind: Klaatu Obama Nikto! Picture an alien spaceman landing on earth. Picture .. http://bit.ly/bkSYs4
Yemen arrests 21 separatists in south as tensions rise: DUBAI (Reuters) - Security forces arrested 21 separatis.. http://bit.ly/br5kta
Clinton faces Latin America test on Iran: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flies to La.. http://bit.ly/a5kkAh
New No. 1? Syracuse stomps No. 7 Villanova: NCAA on-campus record crowd of 34,616 record crowd watches No. 4 Or.. http://bit.ly/9Gm1Y1

No rainout for tea partyers

By Emily Heffter Seattle Times staff reporter CLIFF DESPEAUX / THE SEATTLE TIMES Tea-party protesters display signs Saturday in Northgate. "Normal, everyday people are frustrated," said Keli Carender, a leading activist. CLIFF DESPEAUX / THE SEATTLE TIMES Demonstration latecomer Matthew Wenger, of Lynnwood, holds his sign out a car window while waiting in traffic to join the tea-party rally Saturday at Northgate. An anniversary "tea party" rally drew about 250 people to a rainy corner in Northgate on Saturday afternoon. Not bad for Seattle, or as one participant called it, "Lib-Ville." "You really do pick up new people because conservatives or libertarian
Iraq Kurds again likely to be kingmakers post-poll: ARBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Tensions between Iraq's Kurds and A.. http://bit.ly/a8GGng

California mayor advocates freeing Cuban 5 TIs and national solidarity #tcot

A key for justice and the release of allegdely falsely imprisoned persons (FIPs), the Cuban 5 targeted individuals (TIs) for their anti-terrorist work, a key for justice and their release is awareness raising about their combined case. Deisy Francis Mexidor of the International Committee to Free the Cuban 5 has, therefore, released the following explanation about the persecuted Cubans and her interview with California Mayor 60 miles from Los Angeles who is subsequently advocating for their release. In response to an interview with Prensa Latina, the Mayor of the City of Richmond, California, Gayle McLaughlin, affirmed that “known political causes in my country were resolved only when there was massive support of public opinion, as it happened with Angela Davis. That is why”, she added “the lesson of working among broad sectors of the US public is extremely valuable in a critical time when the solidarity with Gerardo Hernandez, Ramón Labañino, Antonio Guerrero, Fern

Supreme Court scrutinizes state, local gun control #tcot

By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press Writer Mark Sherman, Associated Press Writer – Sat Feb 27, 10:41 am ET WASHINGTON – Gun control advocates are hoping they can win by losing when the Supreme Court rules on state and local regulation of firearms. The justices will be deciding whether the right to possess guns guaranteed by the Second Amendment — like much of the rest of the Bill of Rights — applies to states as well as the federal government. It's widely believed they will say it does. But even if the court strikes down handgun bans in Chicago and its suburb of Oak Park, Ill., that are at issue in the argument to be heard Tuesday, it could signal that less severe rules or limits on guns are permissible. The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence is urging the court not to do anything that woul

Sunday Show Preview: 02.28.10

• NBC's Meet the Press : Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), WH Director of Health Reform Nancy-Ann DeParle, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA), President and CEO of National Urban League Marc Morial, BBC's Katy Kay and Atlantic Media's Ron Brownstein . • CBS' Face the Nation : Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND), Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Politico's Jim Vandehei • ABC's This Week : Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), NYT's Paul Krugman , ABC's George Will , Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts . • CNN's State of the Union (with Candy Crowley now) : Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY). • Fox News' Fox News Sunday : Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), Dale Earnhardt Jr. and a panel with Weekly Standard's Bill Kristol , NPR's Mara Liasson , Liz Cheney and NPR's Juan Williams . • CNN's Reliable Sources with Howard
Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead: CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - One of the world's most powerful ea.. http://bit.ly/aC9Cr4
Oklahoma State surprises No. 1 Kansas: James Anderson scored 27 points, Keiton Page was perfect on four 3-point.. http://bit.ly/d7Mgnd
Cuba says dead hunger striker was common criminal: HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba fired back against international cri.. http://bit.ly/aezo7Y
Prosecuted for Saving a Girl's Life: A girl flees from her home in fear for her life -- and law enforcement goe.. http://bit.ly/9XgCU6
Tsunami warning for Hawaii is lifted: SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The tsunami warning issued for the U.S. state o.. http://bit.ly/a8QJnv
Tsunami waves wash ashore in Hawaii: A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile has swept ashore in Hawaii. .. http://bit.ly/9uUhWL
Hawaii evacuates coasts ahead of tsunami: HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii sounded warning sirens and began evacuati.. http://bit.ly/aTZ9Z0
PJM Political: From CPAC to the ObamaCare ‘Summit’: Via PJTV, a look back at CPAC 2010, featuring D.. http://bit.ly/bwTwuV
Hawaii braces for possible tsunami after quake: A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake races across the .. http://bit.ly/drt1it
Hannah Teter Sells Panties For Haiti: 2010 Olympic silver medalist Hannah Teter started 'Sweet Cheeks' panties .. http://bit.ly/9cPP4j
Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii: A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude eart.. http://bit.ly/bvFgIV
Colombian election race starts, Santos favored: BOGOTA (Reuters) - The race for Colombia's presidency began on .. http://bit.ly/bqlXPI
Survivors describe 'very frightening' quake: Survivors of the massive earthquake in Chile tell of their ordeal. http://bit.ly/bX3Wnm
Get Your Gun and Sing: The Acoustic News: With an estimated 283 million privately-owned firearms in America, mi.. http://bit.ly/c9oFm9
Berkshire operating profit falls: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Warren Buffett's insurance and i.. http://bit.ly/apbfxM
Hawaii under tsunami warning: A tsunami warning was in effect for Hawaii Saturday following a massive earthquak.. http://bit.ly/aAXgcN
Who lost Iran?: That slogan"Who lost China?" reminded American voters to elect Ike Eisenhower, the right presid.. http://bit.ly/dmQXHO
Obama: Healthcare reform can't wait a generation: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought on Satur.. http://bit.ly/bbjzsR
Huge quake hits Chile, sparks tsunami warning: A magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-centra.. http://bit.ly/aCYrjm
Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Hits Chile: Ed Driscoll has a round-up of early news on the massive earthquake centere.. http://bit.ly/bq49yw
Kidd bumps Hawks coach, sparks Mavs: Jason Kidd needed to take control. Hawks coach Mike Woodson gave him a per.. http://bit.ly/atzYn1
Tsunami warning issued for Chile, Peru after quake: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tsunami warning was issued early o.. http://bit.ly/bP8Dok
10 Questions with Lindsey Vonn: She is the first American to win a gold medal in women’s downhill skiing. Linds.. http://bit.ly/asfNlB
Colombia's Uribe blocked from re-election: BOGOTA (Reuters) - A court blocked Colombian President Alvaro Uribe .. http://bit.ly/b4lZbw
Strong quake injures 2 in south Japan: A magnitude-6.9 earthquake rattles Japan's southern islands, injuring tw.. http://bit.ly/bd2xsK
Congress panel cites evidence of Toyota concealment: LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A U.S. congressional panel has fou.. http://bit.ly/ah0SNv
Video: Nearly equal time at bipartisan summit: Big Number: The Democrats present at Thursday's health care summ.. http://bit.ly/ahZqQW
Mapping the ‘Food Deserts’ with Mike and Michelle: Now playing on the Obamas' favorite TV news netw.. http://bit.ly/amB0oI
Animated Climate Talks: The African U.N. Delegate: In this animated short, Tumusiime Rhoda Peace -- a U.N. dele.. http://bit.ly/bXTTL4
Strong quake hits Japan's Okinawa, no major damage: TOKYO (Reuters) - A strong earthquake hit Japan's southern .. http://bit.ly/cJ0drP
An Olympic Contest: OCD Versus Appetite: In a faceoff between Olympic aerial skier Ryan St. Onge, who has lots .. http://bit.ly/9fu2PA
MD Gov Poll: O'Malley Leads In '06 Rematch: Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) leads former Gov. Bob Ehrlich (R).. http://bit.ly/d2X0oP
Bearduary: In Celebration of the Hairy Chin: Bearduary.com allows men to show off their growth as they sport be.. http://bit.ly/aRHCA4
Democrats struggle to advance jobs bill: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the Congress on Friday struggled t.. http://bit.ly/abr4Ax
SeaWorld to resume killer whale show: SeaWorld says its show with killer whales will resume this weekend but tr.. http://bit.ly/aoJhFJ
Heavy winter storms wreak havoc in Northeast: NEW YORK (Reuters) - A strong winter storm slammed New York City .. http://bit.ly/doicJq
2010 Quick Hits: Some quick notes on 2010: The Boston Herald reports Democratic Rep. Bill Delahunt "blew nearl.. http://bit.ly/bDxVE6
New York governor withdraws from race: reports: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Embattled New York Governor David Paterson.. http://bit.ly/d1n4nn
Economy ends 2009 at faster pace than thought: The economy rocketed ahead at a 5.9 percent pace in the final qu.. http://bit.ly/bAbB1c
Paterson Won't Run For Re-election: In the wake of some politically fatal press, New York Gov. David Paterson (.. http://bit.ly/9XHAWX
Haiti aid effort marred by slow U.N. response: PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Clutching automatic assault rifles, t.. http://bit.ly/9PxRDP
Obama, the Chicago Boys, and their 30 Billion Dollar Slush Fund: The Obama administration is seeking to exclude.. http://bit.ly/a7gW7o
New Global Warming Data Reveals Accurate ‘Hockey Stick’ Graph: Zombie uncovers some climate change .. http://bit.ly/c6tAA8
Taliban attacks in central Kabul kill 16: KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban fighters opened fire, hurled grenades and s.. http://bit.ly/cuOKMt
Storm shuts NYC schools; 125,000 lose power: The slow-moving winter storm hitting the East Coast is bad enough .. http://bit.ly/bv9h7U
Petra sets record, sells diamond for $35 million: LONDON (Reuters) - Petra Diamonds sold a 507-carat diamond fo.. http://bit.ly/bRVcew
Toyota crisis puts spotlight on electronics: Investigations into Toyota's safety issues have put a spotlight on.. http://bit.ly/ac3iBI
Obama, Democrats ponder next healthcare moves: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After a seven-hour healthcare summit that.. http://bit.ly/b0PxHy
Giant iceberg breaks off from Antarctic glacier: SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An iceberg the size of Luxembourg has br.. http://bit.ly/cdyhxF
At least 9 killed in Kabul suicide attack: Suicide bombers attacked in the heart of the Afghan capital, trigger.. http://bit.ly/9lzhCD
Seven killed in attacks in central Kabul: KABUL (Reuters) - At least seven people were killed in a series of at.. http://bit.ly/d61zBn
Canada wins gold in women's hockey: Marie-Philip Poulin scored two goals, Shannon Szabados made 28 saves, and C.. http://bit.ly/bTPM96
PJTV: Swing and a Miss: Obama at the Bat: Watch it in it entirety here. And don’t miss the Instapundit&#8.. http://bit.ly/amBWbF
Toyoda meets with LaHood, thanks workers at plant: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyo.. http://bit.ly/aTc9Nh
AP: Ethics panel says Rangel broke House rules: The Associated Press has learned that the House ethics committe.. http://bit.ly/crTUeF

video--Alexander Challenges Democrats to Take Reconciliation Off the Table

“Nothing used to make me madder as a governor than when Washington politicians would get together, pass a bill, take credit for it, and send me the bill to pay. That’s exactly what this does, with the expansion of Medicaid. In addition, it dumps 15 to 18 million low-income Americans into a Medicaid program that none of us want to be a part of, because 50 percent of doctors won't see new patients. So it’s like giving someone a ticket to a bus line where the buses only run half the time.
Al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorist Claims American Support: Abdol Malek Rigi, leader of the al-Qaeda linked terrorist gr.. http://bit.ly/clBQMv
CNN Breaking news - "Growing Pains" actor Andrew Koenig, missing since Valentine's Day, was found dead in Vancouver, Canada, a source says.
Obama, Republicans clash at health summit: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Republicans clashe.. http://bit.ly/a2KlEp
TIME Reporter Definitely Not an Olympian: See what happens when TIME's Sean Gregory tries to train alongside 20.. http://bit.ly/dnqxNo
Stocks trim losses, still end trading day down: Stocks fell Thursday but closed well off their lows as investor.. http://bit.ly/9e6nGv

Twitter Phishing Continues

By David Cohen on Feb 24, 2010 01:51 PM Add "This you????" to direct messages via Twitter to avoid, or suffer the same fate as those who clicked on message with "lol, is this you," "Lol. this is me??," "lol , this is funny," or anything similar, as the phishers are at it again, according to IT-security firm Sophos , as reported by Mashable . Just like the attacks reported earlier this week, clicking the links brings users to fake Twitter pages that swipe their login information and use compromised accounts to send spam messages. Sophos shared a video on the phishing attacks:

Perino to Speak to Political-Seeking Females

Who better than to train women who want to go into politics than former President George W. Bush's press secretary? Dana Perino will help launch Next Step next Thursday, March 4th at Josephine's Lounge in DC (6-8 PM). Rep. Dahlkemper (D-Pa.) will also be speaking. The event is supposed to attract 100 people with media coverage. Next Step, a new bipartisan training program that is part of Running Start, trains younger women 23-27 interested in careers in politics. The first session will be in June. Applications are due March 15th. Read more on Next Step here . By Betsy Rothstein on Feb 25, 2010 12:52 PM

Obama Girl: 2 Girls 2 Minutes

By Betsy Rothstein on Feb 25, 2010 01:06 PM Amber Lee Ettinger ("Obama Girl") is embracing her, uh, inner Amber. She's got a new quest going with Kelly Brade (NY PoweR Girl) where, each week, the girls broadcast live for an hour to answer questions and take comments from fans and viewers. What that quest is, is hard to say. They then turn that broadcast into 2-minute videos here . Tune into the live show every Tuesday Night at 7p.m. EST here . They promise: "Weekly guests, provocative questions, and of course, two bottles of wine!"(ie. They drink the wine and act ditzy.) Finding a half-way presentable picture of her was not easy.

Weatherman Ryan Set to Retire ,Facebook group is lamenting

With Washington, D.C. on the brink of another snowstorm, a new Facebook group is lamenting the loss of NBC Channel 4 Weatherman Bob Ryan , who is leaving his position this week. "This group is for people who understand how he has used the power of local television to educate all of us, especially children, on science. He has established relationships between NBC4 and schools, built a grand science/weather team at the station, and been there for every comet, eclipse and other astronomical and meteorological events. Thanks, Bob and your fabulous team. Well done!" But Ryan fans may not have to miss him. WaPo reports that Ryan may move to WJLA Channel 7. Read that story here . By Betsy Rothstein on Feb 25, 2010 04:43 PM
When ‘Subversive’ Books in the White House Library Are Anything But: This is one silly and counterp.. http://bit.ly/aarSia
IL Gov, Sen Poll: Democrats Ahead: The Daily Kos will be releasing a series of new polls in coming days, with t.. http://bit.ly/cHOvTE
Clinton says deficit now a security issue: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursda.. http://bit.ly/cZ7wgp
Health Care Reform Summit Live Blog: Stephen Green adds his unique commentary to the proceedings. (Also read Ro.. http://bit.ly/c8IGFt
U.S. regrets death of Cuban political prisoner: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Thursday it de.. http://bit.ly/cnj8QN
Is Cuomo Dithering?: Few give former Rep. Rick Lazio (R) a real shot at knocking off New York Attorney General .. http://bit.ly/axc79f
Video: Sen. Reid prods GOP for 'better plan': Sen. Harry Reid tells Republicans at the health care summit that .. http://bit.ly/cV3lOZ
Live from D.C.: Obama's health care summit: President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies are pleading their.. http://bit.ly/986FEN
How Oly the Olympic Puppy Keeps a Speed Skater Sane: U.S. speed skater Jordan Malone has had some tough breaks .. http://bit.ly/9O1f99
Rubio and Credit Cards: Some unfortunate press this morning for Florida Senate candidate Marco Rubio, who appar.. http://bit.ly/doNV6c
Coke in big bottler deal to cut costs: Coca-Cola Inc. plans to acquire the North American operations of its lar.. http://bit.ly/98KTpW
Obama hosts summit to rescue health bill: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama launches a last-di.. http://bit.ly/aPhQjI
Who will lead the TEA Party?: What kinds of people can we expect to step up as actual candidates from the new g.. http://bit.ly/ctGSym
School shooting suspect troubled, father says: Man accused of attempted murder of two middle school students of.. http://bit.ly/b3VhgN
NYT: Fatal shooting of chimp haunts cop: A veteran officer has suffered from depression since fatally shooting .. http://bit.ly/cqOEqT
Pakistan to hand over Taliban No 2, says Afghanistan: KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's presidential office said .. http://bit.ly/c4BPcu
ACORN Leaders Attempting Stealth Consolidation: Devastated by a loss of funding and damage to its brand, has th.. http://bit.ly/aDduby
Toyota faces tough road to redemption after grilling: TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's presiden.. http://bit.ly/c12PTS
Kobe can't lift Lakers past Mavericks: One night after rallying the Lakers past the Grizzlies, Kobe Bryant give.. http://bit.ly/dpokeL
India, Pakistan talks start amid muted hopes: NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The top diplomats of India and Pakistan beg.. http://bit.ly/dC4TXL
Oh, my! Canadians rip Russians to reach semis: A dominating Canada ended 50 years of Olympic hockey frustration.. http://bit.ly/c3mG29
China's military warns Washington, denies hacking: BEIJING (Reuters) - China's military warned the United State.. http://bit.ly/bC4Yfx
A Skeleton Athlete's Skull-Faced Helmet: Irish skeleton athlete Patrick Shannon has one of the most noticeable .. http://bit.ly/9Nw3yz

We have some Government in the U.S.A.

On February 25, 2010 our president will be in a meeting with officials from both parties, discussing a health bill that the U.S.A. does not want. The president will be at this meeting from 10a.m. till 4p.m. The U.S.A. is in a recession with high unemployment. We have troops all over the world. We are in two wars. Our government wants to talk health bill. Why? The proposed government health bill does nothing for prescriptions. So what is it they will be talking about? Our government is involved in almost every facet of our life. They are involved in most business except our health and now want the ability to dictate what care we may get. What does health care have to do with our government? Nothing! If our citizens want health care then let them decide in a free market what to get.
R.I. grad: 'It's not the teachers' fault': A plan to fire all the high school teachers in one of Rhode Island's.. http://bit.ly/a6X9zj
Growing fury at Dubai killing reaches Australia: CANBERRA (Reuters) - Mounting diplomatic fury over the killing.. http://bit.ly/cjHawU

$1.25 Billion Settlement Reached with Black Farmers over Discrimination

Washington, DC: A long-standing class action between Black farmers and the US government reached a $1.25 billion settlement agreement Thursday, making history. The Pigford lawsuit was filed in 1997 and alleged that the African American farmers were deliberately excluded from government programs because of racism and treated unfairly with respect to lending practices between 1987 and 1997. Of the $1.25 billion offered by the government, $100 million was appropriated by Congress in a bill in 2008. The remaining $1.15 billion is now pending congressional approval as part of an Obama request in the 2010 budget. FEB-19-10: Black farmers win landmark US settlement [ GOOGLE NEWS: US NEWS ]

More aouto recalls

New York, NY : According to CNNMoney yesterday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has amassed more than 80 complaints with regard to steering problems in late-model Corollas . About half a million Corollas—one of the best-selling cars in the country and second in popularity behind the Toyota Camry—may be affected. Those complaints range from drifting at high speeds to steering wheel vibration and exaggerated motions from small steering inputs. The NHTSA says that 363,000 Corollas from model year 2009 and an additional 136,000 from 2010 could be affected. The US government, already poised to begin hearings on sticking accelerator pedals and problems with anti-lock brakes, will today open an investigation into the latest Toyota problem. Earlier this week the automaker announced that it was suspending production at two US plants. Two days ago the NHTSA requested documents from Toyota in an effort to determine if recalls were conducted in a timely man

video-GOP LEADER: “I DON'T SEE ANY REASON TO ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TO HAVE A SIX-HOUR INFOMERCIAL ABOUT HIS BILL"

BOEHNER ON FOX: AMERICANS WANT DEMOCRATS TO SCRAP THEIR GOV’T TAKEOVER OF HEALTH CARE AND START OVER During an appearance on Fox News’ America Live with Megyn Kelly , House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) discussed President Obama’s “bipartisan health care summit ” and said Americans want Democrats to scrap their trillion-dollar government takeover of health care and start over to work together on common-sense solutions the American people support. Boehner also said that, “I don't see any reason to allow the president to have a six-hour infomercial about his bill and I have no problems going down there and pointing out what I think the flaws in his bill are, and outlining what we think are common sense steps to make our system work better.”

Miami Herald Ends "Experiment" On Voluntary Reader Donations

By Alex Alvarez on Feb 23, 2010 01:00 PM The Miami Herald has decided to end its test to determine whether the publication's online readership would voluntarily offer monetary contributions to the newspaper. The experiment began in December of last year and ended today without explanation or information on how much money was raised. In an open letter to readers , Miami Herald executive editor Anders Gyllenhaal wrote that the project "taught us a lot about online reactions, but it's unlikely to be an important part of our approach going forward." Company vice president and assistant to the publisher Elissa Vanaver added that the Miami Herald currently has no intention of charging for online content. After all, the FIU School of Journalism and Mass Communcation is ripe for the picking .
Is the Iranian Revolution Dead? Have the Mullahs Won?: Don't believe everything you read in, say, the Washingto.. http://bit.ly/aODWy5
Democrats slam insurers before healthcare summit: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats turned up the heat on health.. http://bit.ly/dwcn7G
Top-level informer affair embarrasses Hamas: Claims by the son of a Hamas founder that he was a long-term spy f.. http://bit.ly/bMof9l
Video: Toyoda: 'I take full responsibility': Toyota President Akio Toyoda tells lawmakers he takes "full respon.. http://bit.ly/aG5Myl
Chrysler to fix airbags in some 355,500 minivans: DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC said on Wednesday it w.. http://bit.ly/cFx4BM

Jeb Bush: Crist's Obama Support 'Unforgivable'

By: Jim Meyers In perhaps his harshest criticism yet of Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, Jeb Bush sharply chastised his successor, saying he had committed an “unforgivable” act by supporting President Barack Obama’s massive stimulus package. In an exclusive Newsmax interview, Bush praised Crist as a “talented guy” and “about the nicest guy I’ve ever met in politics.” But he took Crist to task for enthusiastically backing what Bush called “a massive spending bill that is not related to stimulus. It is related to trying to carry out a liberal agenda.” Crist is running for the U.S. Senate, and is squaring off against former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio in the Republican primary. See Jeb Bush's Comments on Charlie Crist in Newsmax.TV's Video Interview below So far Bush has remained neutral in the race, but he told Newsmax he “might” decide to endorse one of the GOP candidates. Already his son Jeb Jr. is backing Rubio and

Jeb Bush Says Obama on 'Dangerous Course,' Policies 'Not American'

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tells Newsmax.TV in an exclusive interview that the Obama administration is charting a “dangerous course” as it pushes for a dramatic expansion of government. Bush predicted a “tsunami” of opposition will sweep away Democratic candidates this November , and a popular “uprising” is under way.
Geert Wilders and the Tea Party Movement: What the Dutch Parliamentarian can teach grass roots activists in thi.. http://bit.ly/d0gWoL
Sorry won't be enough from Toyota's top boss: Toyota Motor Corp.'s president pledges to cooperate fully with U... http://bit.ly/d3o2Js
A Form Of Bipartisanship At The Summit: You'll find a nice bipartisan mix of legislators attending tomorrow's h.. http://bit.ly/9BhNaX
Senate approves tax breaks for new hires: Companies that hire the unemployed would claim new tax breaks under a.. http://bit.ly/aLuHVw
Senate passes jobs package, eyes next round: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate passed a modest jobs-creation bi.. http://bit.ly/bDDKTu
Bernanke: Interest rates to stay low for awhile: Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke goes to Capitol Hill on Wed.. http://bit.ly/awDYSg
TX Gov Poll: Perry Nears 50%: Rasmussen's latest poll in Texas finds Gov. Rick Perry (R) edging closer to an ou.. http://bit.ly/bWzofA
Dubai identifies 15 new suspects in Hamas killing: DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai has identified 15 new suspects in th.. http://bit.ly/d9UtNp
Obama's Ides-of-March Moment is Near: By the end of March, Barack Obama's administration will face its destiny,.. http://bit.ly/aHN4B3
U.S. agents to fight drug cartels in Mexico: For the first time, U.S. officials plan to embed American intellig.. http://bit.ly/awgPqc
Bernanke to outline exit path to skeptical Congress: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ben Bernanke may have cleared the hur.. http://bit.ly/be5X1P
15 dead, 57 missing beneath Java landslide: Rescuers use heavy digging equipment to clear a muddy landslide tha.. http://bit.ly/9Uc8LH
Why Sarah Palin May Save America: She has to be on the GOP national ticket in 2012, because people instinctivel.. http://bit.ly/c6eBm9
European shares up a tad, buck global equities: LONDON (Reuters) - European stocks eked out small gains on Wedn.. http://bit.ly/abbqFf
Yahoo partners with Twitter to boost social features: SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc plans to integrate Tw.. http://bit.ly/d3tJ5D
Kim makes short work of short program: World champion Kim Yu-na has set a world best in routing a strong field .. http://bit.ly/cfHRTL
CIA briefed 68 lawmakers on interrogation program: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - CIA officials briefed at least 68 U.S.. http://bit.ly/cXZsxr
Google Overload and You: An Odd Todd Cartoon: Google What? With Wave, Voice and Buzz, it seems Google is trying.. http://bit.ly/aHHk8O
Ole Miss students vote to replace Colonel Reb: University of Mississippi students voted Tuesday for the school .. http://bit.ly/a60yhr
Toyota says growth trumped safety, vows changes: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of Toyota Motor Corp blamed th.. http://bit.ly/aJeF6g
Video: Cheney tests showed evidence of mild heart attack: Former Vice President Dick Cheney was said to be reco.. http://bit.ly/bwUThn

Dalai Lama Joins Twitter

Dalai Lama Joins Twitter By David Cohen on Feb 23, 2010 10:22 AM Can the Dalai Lama dispense wisdom in 140 or fewer characters? The Twitterverse is about to find out. The head of state and spiritual leader of Tibet now has an authentic Twitter account , ReadWriteWeb reported, and he has collected more than 58,000 followers since it was established last week.

The Facebook games that millions love (and hate)

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Zynga games like FarmVille, Mafia Wars are played by millions every day on Facebook Expert says social gaming succeeds by appealing to women, other non-traditional gamers Zynga founder says key to success was games that can be played during conference call Backlash leads to FB group of 5 million saying they're tired of seeing games (CNN) -- Early each morning, millions of farmers around the world rise to toil in their fields. By night, gangs of mobsters scheme and legions of poker players shuffle up and deal. Sure, none of it's real. But the overwhelming popularity of so-called social gaming -- simple games that let people play with their friends on networking sites such as Facebook -- is changing the face of video games, experts say. And as the maker of popular titles like FarmVille and Mafia Wars, San Francisco, California-based Zynga has ridden the games' skyrocketing popularity to the top of that emerging market. For Zynga foun