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Happy Birthday, President Bush! - George W. Bush Presidential Center : "President Bush turns 65 on July 6, 2011. In the form below, you can write your birthday wishes, which Mrs. Laura Bush will present to him on his big day. We hope to share with President Bush thousands of birthday wishes from grateful people across the country who appreciate his commitment while in office and now, through the Bush Center, to advancing the enduring values of freedom, opportunity, responsibility, and compassion for a freer and better world. You can send your greeting now:"

News from The Associated Press : "Cuban state television aired a series of photos Tuesday evening showing a convalescing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez meeting with Fidel Castro two weeks after undergoing urgent surgery on the island. The nightly newscast said the encounter took place in the morning and the two longtime friends 'reminisced about the past' in the company of family members. Chavez seemed healthy and animated as he talked and smiled alongside Castro in what appeared to be the patio and living room of a house. Both leaders wore track suits, as they did in other pictures taken June 17. Between the still photos, state TV briefly aired some live video of Chavez as well."

Sun Sentinel Weather: Tropical Storm Arlene forms in the SW Gulf of Mexico. http://ping.fm/xsZNR |

My Way News - Census shows whites lose US majority among babies : "For the first time, minorities make up a majority of babies in the U.S., part of a sweeping race change and growing age divide between mostly white, older Americans and predominantly minority youths that could reshape government policies. Preliminary census estimates also show the share of African-American households headed by women - made up of mostly single mothers - now exceeds African-American households with married couples, a sign of declining U.S. marriages overall but also continuing challenges for black youths without involved fathers. The findings, based on the latest government data, offer a preview of final 2010 census results being released this summer that provide detailed breakdowns by age, race and householder relationships such as same-sex couples."

News from The Associated Press : "A state district judge Thursday ordered an Alamogordo man to immediately take down a billboard that implies his ex-girlfriend had an abortion. State District Judge James Counts issued the ruling as part of protective order the woman sought after Greg Fultz, 35, took out the sign on the city's main thoroughfare in mid-May. The billboard shows Fultz holding the outline of an infant. The text reads, 'This Would Have Been A Picture Of My 2-Month Old Baby If The Mother Had Decided To Not KILL Our Child!'"

News from The Associated Press : "Three mine maintenance workers were freed and appeared to be in good health Monday after being trapped for 14 hours in a flooded southeastern Kentucky mine, a state spokesman said. Dick Brown, spokesman for the state energy and environment cabinet, said the men were freed Monday at 8:22 p.m. EDT."

Obama's Puerto Rico visit causes anger, discontent » Ventura County Star : "Senator Melinda Romero said in a statement late Friday that she has demanded an apology from Obama and will travel to the U.S. next week to meet with Puerto Rican leaders in key states including Florida and New York."

FloriDUH: Cops: Woman stuffed half dozen racks of ribs and two packs of oxtails in her purse http://bit.ly/floriduh |

Attorney Reema Bajaj, 25, charged with prostitution for 'performing $50 sex-act on man' | Mail Online : "Reema posted a statement on her website before it was taken down. She wrote: 'I am probably one of the few attorneys who knows what it feels like to be accused and in need of help. 'This action will only make me stronger and better able to understand what my clients are going through.' Bajaj is listed as an attorney with law offices at 1210 E. State Street, Suite 7 in Sycamore, according to her practice’s website."

Amazing maps that show how Facebook is taking over the world | Mail Online

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban spent $110,000 in FOUR HOURS celebrating win and pays for victory parade | Mail Online

Shaquille O'Neal 'quizzed by police over brutal kidnap and beating of man who had Shaq adultery sex tape' | Mail Online : "Shaquille O'Neal has been questioned by police over the alleged kidnap and brutal beating of a man who claimed to have a sex tape showing the star committing adultery, it has been reported. Seven gang members have been arrested on charges that they kidnapped, assaulted and robbed Robert Ross after he said he had a tape showing the former basketball player sleeping with other women when he was married to ex-wife Shaunie. Main Street Mafia Crip gang member Ladell Rowles, from Los Angeles, a friend of O'Neal's, is said to have gone on the armed mission to steal the tape in 2008 with the six others."

Seen 1st here! What You Missed While Not Watching the New Hampshire GOP Debate (Time.com): Time.com... *http://yhoo.it/mM6wnt #tcot

Two political candidates were having a hot debate. Finally, one of them jumped up and yelled at the other, "What about the powerful interest that controls you? " And the other guy screamed back, "You leave my wife out of this! "

Adrianne Curry - Celebrity Twitter Mishaps - Zimbio : "The first America's Next Top Model winner has taken to Twitter in a big way. She perhaps should have taken a moment before hitting Tweet on this one though: 'jumping into shower.going to spend my afternoon playing World Of Warcraft butt naked&stoned.Perfect Sunday!' In case anyone didn't belive her, she later posted photographic proof."

Seen 1st here! Romney to face rivals in his first 2012 debate (AP): AP - Mitt Romney readied Monday... *http://yhoo.it/kIwvwH #tcot

Seen 1st here! Obama pushes jobs in trip fraught with politics: President Barack Obama said Monday that Washi... *http://twurl.nl/rgvuch

Seen 1st here! Romney blasts Obama on jobs (AFP): AFP - Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney ... *http://yhoo.it/mKUFxF #tcot

Seen 1st here! The Next GOP Cattle Call (The Daily Beast): The Daily Beast - The Republican 2012 fi... *http://yhoo.it/l06PIB #tcot

Seen 1st here! Newt looks to revive campaign with debate (Daily Caller): Daily Caller - MANCHESTER,... *http://yhoo.it/j8a3z0 #tcot

Casey Anthony case: a morbid sensation - Florida - MiamiHerald.com

News from The Associated Press : "Edythe Scott Bagley, the older sister of Coretta Scott King, died in her Pennsylvania home, the family said Sunday. She was 86. Bagley died at her home in Cheney, Pa. Around 7 a.m. on Saturday, said Martin Luther King III, her nephew. She had been an active member of the board of directors for the Atlanta-based King Center since it was founded in 1968 and was also a retired professor of theatre arts at Cheyney University."

Jennifer Lopez Pictures - Jennifer Lopez Leaves Her London Hotel - Zimbio

Seen 1st here! DNC Chair Lands Double Standard Smackdown on RNC Chair Over Weiner (ContributorNetwo... *http://yhoo.it/k754oy #tcot

Seen 1st here! Pawlenty hits Romney on his Mass. health care plan (AP): AP - Republican presidentia... *http://yhoo.it/jWeF7V #tcot

Seen 1st here! Huntsman questions Obama's Afghanistan policy (AP): AP - Potential GOP presidential ... *http://yhoo.it/mwCS8U #tcot

Bret Lockett now admits his 'affair' with Kim Kardashian was purely over the phone | Mail Online : "

News from The Associated Press : "ADDS WHERE AND WHEN PHOTO WAS MADE - This, most recent photo of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords since she was shot, was posted to her public Facebook page by her aides Sunday morning June 12, 2011. The photo was taken May 17, 2011 at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital, the day after the launch of Endeavour and the day before she had her cranioplasty. Giffords could be released from a rehabilitation hospital in Houston sometime this month, a top aide says, offering the latest indication that the Arizona congresswoman is making progress in recovering f"

Seen 1st here! Russia, China snub U.N. council talks on Syria: envoys: UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and ... *http://twurl.nl/yzcs5k

A STORM OF DESTRUCTION RUNS RAMPANT ACROSS THE NATION.... DEVASTATING THE ECONOMY AND IT'S NAME IS "THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION" , a photo by SS&SS on Flickr.

News from The Associated Press : "'I personally think they're afraid of her,' said Richard Giese, who sold flowers at the Anchorage Farmer's Market on Saturday. 'They're digging up a lot of stuff, some of it true. I won't deny that. But I think they are afraid of her for the election.' Gail Sieberts, who was shopping at the market, called it a distraction. 'We're glad she's not here anymore,' she said. 'Our state is running better and we don't need all the drama.'"

Seen 1st here! Congressman Mike Pence announces 2012 run for Indiana governor (Reuters): Reuters - ... *http://yhoo.it/luBVkL #tcot

Weiner to seek professional photographer, temporary leave from House http://m.usatoday.com

Pelosi, Wasserman Schultz call for Weiner to autograph his pictures. http://m.usatoday.com

Seen 1st here! Obama faces more voter anxiety, less excitement: If President Barack Obama wants North Carolin... *http://twurl.nl/eemmin

Marquis, Morse lift Nats to 2-1 victory over Padres: SAN DIEGO — Jason Marquis pitched six solid innings and Mi... *http://bit.ly/jie07S

A little girl asked her father, "Daddy? Do all Fairy Tales begin with Once Upon A Time? "And he replied, "No, there is a whole series of Fairy Tales that begin with 'If Elected I promise...'"

Seen 1st here! California Senate OKs budget, tax bill fails: SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California's state Sen... *http://twurl.nl/dggdaj

Jennifer Hudson rushed to hospital after performance in New York City | Mail Online

Woman 'hit on the head with boss's penis' awarded $95 million in largest single sex case award Aaron's | Mail Online

'Black folk don't testify against black folk': Murder conviction thrown out due to lawyer's racist comments | Mail Online : "The Supreme Court have thrown out a murder conviction after they found that the prosecution made racist comments against witnesses and in his closing argument. The court in Seattle overturned the conviction against Kevin L. Monday Jnr, who was found guilty and sentenced to 64 years in prison for the murder of Francisco Green in April 2006. He was convicted in 2007 of first-degree murder and assault and appealed on the grounds he did not get a 'fair and impartial trial' as set out in the Bill of Rights."

News from The Associated Press : "The Veterans Health Administration is telling its hospitals and clinics that transgender veterans are eligible for hormones, care before and after gender surgery, and mental health counseling as part of their regular benefits. In a directive issued Thursday, the VA reiterated that its facilities are not permitted to perform genital surgeries on veterans in the process of changing genders."

CDC: 1 in 6 people get sick yearly from contaminated weiners. Learn weiner safety measures at http://ping.fm/uBrag

CDC: 1 in 6 people get sick yearly from contaminated weiners. Learn weiner safety measures at http://m.cdc.gov/vsjune.

CDC: 1 in 6 people get sick yearly from contaminated weiners. Learn weiner safety measures at http://m.cdc.gov/vsjune.

Seen 1st here! GOP field anything but steady as NH debate nears (AP): AP - Newt Gingrich's campaign... *http://yhoo.it/iTjnAj #tcot

Gomez hospitalized after 'Tonight Show' appearance: LOS ANGELES (AP) — Selena Gomez has been admitted to a hosp... *http://bit.ly/iq0RNJ

Seen 1st here! U.S. exporters vexed as Congress fights over trade: WASHINGTON/WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - ... *http://twurl.nl/nannmv

Seen 1st here! Weiner won't resign over sex scandal: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anthony Weiner vowed to remain in o... *http://twurl.nl/pmsang

Seen 1st here! Ex-NSA worker to plead to lesser charge in leak case: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former National... *http://twurl.nl/2mouep

Seen 1st here! Sarah Palin loses ground within GOP: Is 2012 campaign doomed? (Exclusive to Yahoo! N... *http://yhoo.it/jxikzB #tcot

Seen 1st here! Romney could face Mich. trouble over auto bailout (AP): AP - Mitt Romney stood in fr... *http://yhoo.it/jGo7Sb #tcot

Seen 1st here! GOP presidential bus tour in Iowa starts Monday (AP): AP - Six likely Republican pre... *http://yhoo.it/k0bDER #tcot

Anthony Weiner

FBI Busts Man Duped In Facebook Ploy | The Smoking Gun

Casey's Pen Pal Returns To Orange Co. Jail - Casey Anthony Murder Trial Extended Coverage News Story - WESH Orlando : "Casey is accused of murdering her daughter, Caylee Anthony. Her parents are Cindy and George Anthony. Jose Baez is her attorney. The trial began May 24 with Judge Belvin Perry."

» Statement on Opie & Anthony’s Illicit Capture and Release of Photograph - Big Government : "Earlier today, a photograph resembling one that I had withheld from publication in the Weinergate saga was released without my knowledge or permission. Prior to the publication of our story on BigGovernment.com and BigJournalism.com this past Monday morning, it was necessary to show the pictures I had received from our source to several news producers, including several at major news networks, to prove that the additional material I described really did exist, which some have continued to doubt. This morning, I showed a photograph, which our source claims Weiner sent her, to radio hosts “Opie and Anthony” of the Sirius XM radio network on my mobile device. Somehow, without my knowledge or permission, apparently a picture was taken of my mobile device, and subsequently published by Opie (Gregg Hughes) on Twitter. His co-host, Anthony (Anthony Cumia), stated today: “In regards to the ph...

Anthony Weiner's Ex: He Lied to Me

The New York Times, citing three sources close to the situation, reports Rep. Anthony Weiner's wife is pregnant. http://m.cbsnews.com

Seen 1st here! Republicans eying Weiner’s seat in wake of scandal (Daily Caller): Daily Caller - ... *http://yhoo.it/myflOx #tcot

Gabrielle Union 'tried to shoot rapist' after watching Rihanna's Man Down video | Mail Online : "Rihanna's controversial video for Man Down has received much criticism. But the violent scenes, showing her shooting her rapist, have now begun to attract support from an unlikley source. Bad Boys 2 star Gabrielle Union has revealed that she understands why Rihanna portrayed the revenge killing - claiming she herself tried to shoot the man who raped her when she was just 19-years-old."

Seen 1st here! GOP leader 'cautiously optimistic' on debt talks (AP): AP - A key GOP negotiator in ... *http://yhoo.it/jkDekO #tcot

Seen 1st here! GOP leader 'cautiously optimistic' on debt talks (AP): AP - A key GOP negotiator in ... *http://yhoo.it/jkDekO #tcot

Seen 1st here! Democrats decline to defend Weiner after scandal (AP): AP - Fellow Democrats pointed... *http://yhoo.it/lFlfaR #tcot

Seen 1st here! GOP chairman demands Weiner resign: The chairman of the Republican party says Rep. Anthony Wei... *http://twurl.nl/jndrt2

Seen 1st here! Abu Dhabi Summit to Catalyse Global Support for Enhanced Environmental Decision Making in Emer... *http://twurl.nl/e7dshl

Seen 1st here! Romney calls being upstaged by Palin ‘best thing that could have happened’ (Dail... *http://yhoo.it/kMFfg4 #tcot

Seen 1st here! Republicans ask Wis. justices to act in union case (AP): AP - Attorneys for Republic... *http://yhoo.it/inQKsY #tcot

Racist who filled Muslims' shoes with ham as they prayed in a mosque walks free from court | Mail Online : "A racist thug who stuffed ham into the shoes of Muslim worshippers at a mosque has escaped a jail term. Jamie Knowlson, 30, also draped slices of the meat - which Muslims are banned from eating - on railings outside the mosque as his victims prayed inside. He was then caught on CCTV hurling abuse at worshippers after they confronted him over his sacrilegious act."

News from The Associated Press : "Prosecutors say they are not going to charge a Florida high school teacher who punched a student in a video that was recorded on a cell phone. Prosecutor Brian Trehy said students who witnessed the punch said the student made contact first and the Tampa Bay-area teacher was responding. The 64-year-old Sandra Hadsock was arrested last month after she hit a student who was calling her vulgar names. The veteran teacher says she hopes she'll be allowed to return to the classroom, but it's still unclear if that will happen."

Seen 1st here! Santorum poised to enter GOP presidential contest (AP): AP - Former Pennsylvania Sen... *http://yhoo.it/jTu98A #tcot

CHICAGOLAND: Flash Mobs Attack 2 Men... http://drudge.tw/ikosdv

Seen 1st here! Alec Baldwin: I didn’t call Mitt Romney a Ken doll (Daily Caller): Daily Caller - ... *http://yhoo.it/lu2RPF #tcot

Embassy Row: STILL MISSING IN ACTION In the Philippines, U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. is hoping to bring so... *http://bit.ly/iplaeF

News from The Associated Press : "A Georgia mother who appeared on an episode of MTV's '16 and Pregnant' has been arrested on drug charges. Authorities say 37-year-old April Michelle Purvis was arrested Sunday morning during a road check in Floyd County. Purvis is charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of marijuana."

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Seen 1st here! Rep. Ron Paul says he sounded alarm on deficits (AP): AP - GOP presidential hopeful ... *http://yhoo.it/kHcKue #tcot

A redneck calls up the White House and tells the receptionist:"I'd like to become the next President of the United States. "The receptionist: "What are you, an idiot? "Redneck: "Why, is it required? "

Seen 1st here! Gates begins farewell visits with troops: FORWARD OPERATING BASE WALTON, Afghanistan U.S. Defe... *http://twurl.nl/qtjzfl

Burrows scores in OT to give Canucks 2-0 Stanley Cup finals lead over Bruins: VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Ale... *http://bit.ly/mUbcn7

Casey Anthony trial has viewers glued: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com TAMPA - It was a scene we're used to seeing on Black Friday: a bustling crowd fighting to be first in line. But on an early morning in Orlando this week, the winners didn't get cheap TV's, they got a front row seat for the Casey Anthony trial. "I reminds me of Jersey Shore, with all the drama and all that, it reminds me of Jersey Shore," said Kimberly Summers of Tampa. There's no denying the MTV-like reality show appeal in this case -- a young mother who apparently parties while her young daughter is missing while the drama in the courtroom could easily be seen during prime-time on network TV. But does the average person in Tampa care about a trial involving strangers in a city an hour away? It depends on whom you ask. "I've been tracking it ever since actually day one, believe it or not," said Jon Esteban of Tampa. "I don't really care to go forth and look at all the...