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Mitchell Bard: GOP Construction of a Fictional "Obama" Has Taken a Turn to the Absurd

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:56:29 GMT

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Bill Maher, in relaying his last "New Rule" on the Jan. 27 episode of "Real Time," returned to an argument about the GOP presidential race that he has advanced regularly: "You know, Republicans have created this completely fictional president. His name is Barack X. And he's an Islamo-socialist revolutionary who is coming for your guns, raising your taxes, slashing the military, apologizing to other countries, and taking his cues from Europe, or worse yet, Saul Alinsky! And this is how politics has changed. You used to have to run against an actual candidate. But, now, you just recreate him inside the bubble and run against your new fictional candidate." (You can watch the clip of the whole "New Rule" here or read the transcript here .) Read More... More on Republicans

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Today in the news: What does mortgage settlement mean for you?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Source: www.dailynewstranscript.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

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Lakers Beat Celtics In Overtime

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:13:47 GMT

Source: losangeles.cbslocal.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
BOSTON (CBS) – Paul Pierce missed a 3-pointer at the end of regulation and Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen’s putback as time expired in overtime to give the Los Angeles Lakers a thrilling 88-87 overtime win over the Boston Celtics. Photo Gallery: Lakers- Celtics Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 27 points in almost 45 minutes, while Gasol added another double-double scoring 25 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. Both teams went scoreless for the final 1:29 of overtime after Andrew Bynum tipped-in Bryant’s miss to give the Lakers a one-point lead. Up next for the Lakers, a short flight to New York to face Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks.

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Singapore Straddles the Fence With U.S. and China

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:44:09 GMT

Source: blogs.wsj.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Agence France-Presse US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Singaporean Foreign Minister and Minister for Law K. Shanmugam sign documents following their meeting in Washington, D.C. More In Singapore Nokia Moving to China from Singapore Shanghai Again Claims Port Crown Singapore-On-Yangtze to Come to Chongqing Wikileaks: North Korea and Name-Calling The Yuan Twins When Singapore’s foreign minister visited Washington this past week, he welcomed and even urged deeper U.S. engagement in the region with stronger economic, diplomatic and military ties – a sign that Singapore appears to support America’s recent pivot towards Asia following years of focusing on conflicts in the Middle East. But at the tail end of his first visit to the U.S. in his new ministerial role, Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam offered some criticism and a warning: Anti-China rhetoric is a “mistake,” he said and will cause problems for the region. “Americans should not underestimate the extent to which such rhetoric can spark reactions that create a new and unintended reality in the region,” said Mr. Shanmugam, also Singapore’s Minister for Law, speaking at Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Singapore Conference in Washington. The U.S. has repeatedly applied pressure on China in recent years on issues ranging from the value of China’s currency to its assertiveness in the South China Sea, an area with overlapping claims from numerous Asian countries.

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Five romantic beach walks for Valentine's Day in SF

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:24:56 GMT

Source: www.examiner.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Valentine's Day isn't just a day to splurge on roses, champagne, and fine dining. Here are five places where you can have a romantic day at the beach that will be memorable long after the...

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Is Google planning to open a retail store in Dublin?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:18:34 GMT

Source: www.androidcentral.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
According to documents unearthed by Bloomberg , Google just might be building a dedicated retail outlet in Dublin, Ireland at their European headquarters. A planning application submitted to the local authorities there states that the "Google Store" would be open to the public and include 123 square meters of space. At present Google has tried out the retail experience in a smaller setting, by setting up a dedicated space for their Chromebooks in PC World and Currys in the UK. Google has a retail store for their merchandise in California that isn't open to the general public. But this planning application passed on Jan. 23 this year paints a different picture. There are also plans for a staff swimming pool at the facility should this all go ahead. Source: Bloomberg More: Read the planning application in full

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Five Wide Fullbacks: Brevity Is The Soul Of Wit... and Basketball

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:01:15 GMT

Source: www.sbnation.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Welcome to Five Wide Fullbacks, your weekly Notre Dame sports roundtable. Without further adieu: Notre Dame Basketball? Yes. Jerian Grant, from 30 feet, on a night when he's shooting 30%? Believe. Jack Cooley? Jack Cooley. Irish returning to the JACC? Mock turtle time. Sweet Sixteen? Elite Eight. Loyal readers, what's on your minds this week? What are your five brief questions and answers?

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Argentina to state Falklands case

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:02:00 GMT

Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Argentina's foreign minister is due to arrive at the United Nations to officially protest about Britain's "militarisation" of the seas around the disputed Falkland Islands. Related Stories Girls in gangs warned of rape risk Being lonely 'worse than smoking' Barclays set to reveal bonus pot Harry becomes Everest trek patron Hague: No plans to arm Syria rebels

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Snow set to wreak transport havoc

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:12:41 GMT

Source: www.independent.co.uk - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Widespread disruption is expected on transport routes across England and Wales today following significant overnight snowfall and sub-zero temperatures that show little sign of relenting. Related Stories Disruption fears as snow is forecast Union warns of new pension strike Lottery: The smiles that say we've just won £45m Security firm set for refugee housing deal Surveillance is too intimidating for protesters, claims lawyer

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Comet turns off 450 jobs

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:24:09 GMT

Source: www.thesun.co.uk - Thursday, February 09, 2012
REPAIR staff and support workers axed as sources claim chain is on mission to slash home delivery costs

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Volcano Chaos: Hague: No plans to arm Syria rebels

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:05:15 GMT

Source: www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Britain has no plans to arm Syrian rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar Assad, the Foreign Secretary has said.

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3D Printing: The Next Industrial Revolution at RiAus, Adelaide, Australia

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:31:32 GMT

Source: www.shapeways.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
ANAT (the Australian Network for Art and Technology) has been working for over 23 years to support artists engaging with science and technology. Recently, they have become increasingly fascinated by the ‘personal fabrication’ movement – especially the creative opportunity to “make almost anything”. "Our interest in personal fabrication is partly driven by the potentially transformative effects that these technologies could have on traditional manufacturing industries. We also admire the spirit of the personal fabrication movement – how online collaboration and free sharing of information, designs and software is driving the development of these technologies; how ‘Fab Labs’ (fabrication laboratories) are springing up around the world with the big idea of harnessing “the inventive power of the world to locally design and produce solutions to local problems (1).” But perhaps most of all, our interest is driven by the opportunities the movement offers to empower creative people to “make almost anything”(2)." Part of promoting 3D printing to artists is a workshop to be held at RiAus entitled 3D Printing: The Next Industrial Revolution presented in conjunction with DFEEST , Intel US and RiAus . Speakers will examine the impact these rapidly developing and increasingly affordable technologies will have on many areas, including creativity, education, industry and manufacturing. The afternoon technical workshop is already sold out

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CBS Reporter Sharyl Attkisson Suddenly Skips Accepting Award at CPAC

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:10:15 GMT

Source: newsbusters.org - Thursday, February 09, 2012
CBS News reporter Sharyl Attkisson has distinguished herself by reporting on the "Fast & Furious" gunwalking scandal in the Obama Justice Department. The conservative media watchdog group Accuracy in Media awarded her their Reid Irvine Award for investigative reporting at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday -- only Attkisson failed to appear. Instead, Michael Calderone at The Huffington Post wrote CBS Washington bureau chief Christopher Isham accepted the award in Atkisson's honor and said that the network "is very proud of Sharyl's groundbreaking reporting." Attkisson is the first reporter from a non-conservative media organization to receive AIM's award. In response to the honor, a CBS News spokesperson said, "CBS News journalists are regularly honored by a broad spectrum of organizations for their outstanding original reporting." But liberals were outraged at Attkisson's apparent intention to accept the award in person, that it would glorify AIM and conservatives. Former CBS News man Ed Fouhy accused Attkisson of being a "pawn" before the award was presented. This is not the liberal position when, say, journalists accept awards from their "progressive" activist groups like the "Maggie Awards" handed out by Planned Parenthood (see Rachel Maddow accept ). Or see Barbara Walters accept a GLAAD Media Award in 2008 , according to Reuters: Television journalist Barbara Walters was honored by the gay media watc

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India's “werewolf sisters” seek funds for laser surgery

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:24:28 GMT

Source: www.globalpost.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Three sisters with rare genetic disease face stares and discrimination Jason Overdorf India's “werewolf sisters,” three young women afflicted with a rare genetic condition that causes them to be covered with thick hair from head to toe, are desperately seeking funds for laser surgery that will allow them to live normal lives. read more

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Apple said to be in 'crunch mode' to ready 'iPad 3' apps for on-stage demos, ads

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:53:33 GMT

Source: www.macsurfer.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012

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Tyreke Evans leads Kings past Thunder

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:01:48 GMT

Source: www.miamiherald.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Tyreke Evans scored 22 points, DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and nine rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rallied to beat Oklahoma City 106-101 on Thursday night, dropping the Thunder to second overall in the NBA.

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Nasa to announce Mars mission cuts

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:32:00 GMT

Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Scientists said Nasa is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars. Related Stories Hague: No plans to arm Syria rebels Police search for Madonna stalker Oscars land in LA ahead of ceremony Dog clinches prize for The Artist Failed bank sues for 2.5bn dollars

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NeowinFeed: Windows 8 Consumer Preview to be build 8250? #microsoft #windows8 http://t.co/up80kVU6 #neowin

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:52:16 GMT

Source: twitter.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
NeowinFeed: Windows 8 Consumer Preview to be build 8250? #microsoft #windows8 http://t.co/up80kVU6 #neowin

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No. 21 Wisconsin outlasts Minnesota 68-61 in OT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:29:33 GMT

Source: nbcsports.msnbc.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Jordan Taylor scored 27 points for his first college win in his home state, and No. 21 Wisconsin gutted out a 68-61 overtime victory at Minnesota on Thursday night.

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Dorian de Wind: Our War in Afghanistan: Must Children Freeze to Death?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:22:48 GMT

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com - Thursday, February 09, 2012
I have expressed increased concerns about our continued "involvement" in Afghanistan. I have mourned our casualties and fretted about our huge financial costs. But -- perhaps insensitively so -- I have not mentioned much about the suffering of the Afghan people. Read More... More on Afghanistan

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