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2010-11-02T01:54:00.000-07:00

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By SLAMET RIYADI, Associated Press Slamet Riyadi, Associated Press – 2 hrs 1 min ago

MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia – Indonesia's most dangerous volcano forced international airlines to cancel flights to nearby airports Tuesday, as fiery lava lit the rumbling mountain's cauldron and plumes of smoke blackened the sky.

Scientists warned, meanwhile, that the slow but deadly eruption could continue for weeks, like a 'marathon, not a sprint.'

No casualties were reported in Mount Merapi's latest blasts, which came as Indonesia struggled to respond to an earthquake-generated tsunami that devastated a remote chain of islands. The two disasters unfolding in separate parts of the country have killed nearly 470 people and strained the government's emergency response network.

Indonesia, a vast archipelago of 235 million people, is prone to earthquakes and volcanos because it sits along the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a horseshoe-shaped string of faults that lines the western and eastern Pacific.

Merapi — one of 22 active volcanos now on alert — has killed 38 people since springing back to life just over a week ago, at times forcing the temporary closure of two nearby airports.

Officials in Yogyakarta, the gateway to the famed 9th-century Borobudur temples visited by 1 million tourists a year, and nearby Solo, have cited poor visibility and heavy ash on the runway.

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Both airports were running Tuesday, but Malaysia's budget airline AirAsia and Singapore's SilkAir announced the temporary suspension of several international flights because of the smoldering mountain, just 20 miles (30 kilometers) away.

There have been more than 10 large eruptions at Merapi since the first big explosion on Oct. 26, including a violent burst Monday that appeared to have eased pressure inside the crater by creating a vent for magma to escape.

A series of three much smaller eruptions followed Tuesday.

'There's no way of knowing for sure, of course,' said Safari Dwiyono, who has observed the mountain for more than 15 years. 'But based on what we've seen in the last few days, we're hoping there won't be a massive explosion. It's looking like we're in for a marathon, not a sprint.'

The nearly 70,000 villagers evacuated from the area around Merapi's once-fertile slopes — now blanketed by gray ash — have been told they could be expected to stay in crowded government camps for at least three more weeks.

More than 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) to the west, meanwhile, a C-130 transport plane, six helicopters and four boats were ferrying aid to the most distant corners of the Mentawai islands, where last week's tsunami destroyed hundreds of homes, schools, churches and mosques. The tsunami death toll stood Monday at 431, the National Disaster Management Agency said.

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said relief efforts must be sped up, expressing dismay that it took days for aid to reach the isolated islands, though he acknowledged that violent storms were largely to blame.

The fault line that spawned the killer wave — and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami — is the meeting point of the two of the Earth's dozen major plates, which have been pushing against and under each other for millions of years, causing huge stresses to build up.

The government has raised alert levels of 21 other volcanos to the second- and third- highest levels in the last two months because they have shown an increase in activity, state volcanologists Syamsul Rizal said Monday.

That's twice the number usually on the government 'watch' list.

Hundreds of flights were canceled in Europe after the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokul volcano in April.

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Associated Press writers Vijay Joshi in Kuala Lumpur, Achmad Ibrahim in the Mentawai islands and Irwan Firdaus in Jakarta contributed to this report.

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Believe It San Francisco Giants Parade News | Electronic Tech News

2010-11-02T01:53:00.000-07:00

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It was 10:57 p.m., about three hours following the completion of Game 5, when Leslie Nielsen leaned into the San Francisco dugout and said: “I just want to tell you all, good luck. We’re all counting on you.” I had mocked Bill Simmons and his Red Sox ilk for gross sentimentality in 2004 when Boston…
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How ’bout those World Champions?
I thought I’d never see it in my lifetime. I’m overjoyed. I have tears. I’ve been following them since they came to San Francisco. Tears of joy and sadness. I don’t even know what to say. I’m happy for them and all of their fans, but sad that baseball is over for this year.
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California Voter's Guide - Elections 2010 | Aie Salas, News | Entertainment Updates

2010-11-02T00:36:00.000-07:00

California Voter's Guide - Elections 2010 | Aie Salas, News | Entertainment Updates: "Where to vote
There are 20 polling sites in Mountain View and one in Los Altos where registered voters can go cast their vote.
If you are unsure where to go, visit the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Internet site.
Once you have the address, hover over the map at the right to find the polling site closest to you.
Who to vote for
In Mountain View, six candidates are running for three City Council seats. Below are links to their websites:C

* Margaret Abe-Koga, margaretforcouncil.com
* Ronit Bryant, ronitbryant.org
* Greg David, mvgreg.com
* Aaron Jabbari, facebook.com/jabbari2010
* Jac Siegel, jacsiegel4mv.org
* Dan Waylonis, waylonis.com

For the Santa Clara Valley Water District, two candidates want to represent Mountain View and Los Altos on the water board for District #7 .

* Lou Becker, loubecker.com
* Brian Schmidt, brianforwater.org

Three seats are up for grabs on the Santa Clara County Board of Education.

* Michael Chang
* Lynette Lee Eng, lynette4coe.info
* George Tyson, georgetyson.org

California Governor's Race

* Jerry Brown, jerrybrown.org
* Meg Whitman, megwhitman.com

United State Senator's Race

* Barbara Boxer, www.barbaraboxer.com
* Carly Fiorina, www.carlyforca.com

What's on the ballot
Mountain View Measure

* Measure T would update how the utility user tax—the phone tax—collects money from calls made to locations outside of the state and internationally, whether online or by mobile device.

Countywide Measures

* Measure A Wants Tax To Keep Healthy Kids Program Alive
* Measure B Asks Voters To Chip In For Road Improvements
* Measure C Seeks to Impose Term Limits on Water Board

State Propositions

Mountain View Pete Stahl summarizes state propositions and add his ratings. Whether you agree with him or not, you can use his analysis as a start and then check out the propositions yourself on the California Secretary of State website.

* Proposition 19: Legalizes marijuana under California but not federal law. Permits local governments to regulate and tax commercial production, distribution and sale of marijuana. Initiative statute.
* Proposition 20: Redistricting of congressional districts. Initiative constitutional amendment.
* Proposition 21: Establishes $18 annual vehicle license surcharge to help fund state parks and wildlife programs. Grants surcharged vehicles free admission to all state parks. Initiative statute.
* Proposition 22: Prohibits the state from borrowing or taking funds used for transportation, redevelopment or local government projects and services. Initiative constitutional amendment.
* Proposition 23: Suspends implementation of the Air Pollution Control Law (AB 32) requiring major sources of emissions to report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, until unemployment drops to 5.5 percent or less for a full year. Initiative statute.
* Proposition 24: Repeals recent legislation that would allow businesses to lower their tax liability. Initiative statute.
* Proposition 25: Changes legislative vote requirement to pass budget and budget-related legislation from two-thirds to a simple majority. Retains two-thirds vote requirement for taxes. Initiative constitutional amendment.
* Proposition 26: Requires that certain state and local fees be approved by two-thirds vote. Fees include those that address adverse impacts on society or the environment caused by the fee-payer's business. Initiative constitutional amendment.
* Proposition 27: Eliminates state commission on redistricting. Consolidates authority for redistricting with elected representatives. Initiative constitutional amendment and statute.

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The Beauty Blog

2010-11-02T00:35:00.000-07:00

The Beauty Blog: "VOTING DAY--it's so not anything to do with beauty
It's time to vote and I hope you're all taking it seriously. This is my attempt at swaying your votes at the last minute. This is of course if you live in Southern CA and in my same district. You might have noticed a couple of years ago that I voted yes on proposition 8. It's kind of a taboo thing to discuss because by saying that I don't believe in gay marriage, to some I'm suddenly just like the people who would burn crosses and run around in white hoods, holding a rope, looking for the nearest tree. To those that feel that way, I'm sorry but I have a right to my beliefs. If you feel differently, agree to disagree ok? Anyway, there are certain individuals that are threatening to overturn proposition 8 which is ridiculous to me because why do we vote if one or two people are going to just change it to how they want it? So a lot of my votes are going to people who I feel are supportive of proposition 8 or um let's see THE LAW.

Meg Whitman
Abel Maldonado
Mimi Walters
Steve Cooley
Carly Fiorina--ugh but she's republican
Ken Calvert--love this guy!
Brian Nestande
Damon Dunn
Tony Strickland
Mike Villines
Michelle Steel

Tani Cantil Sakauye--NO
Ming W Chin--YES
Carlos Moreno--NO
Judith McConnell--NO
Manuel Ramirez--YES
Carol D Codrington--YES
David G Sills--NO
William W Bedsworth--YES he's kind of a wild card for me. I figure, let's see how he does for a while. We can always vote him out later.
Eileen C Moore--NO

Larry Aceves
Virginia M Blumenthal
Paul Angulo
Tom Evans

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Demi Lovato Rehab Treatment Ends Tour » Right Celebrity

2010-11-02T00:34:00.000-07:00

Demi Lovato Rehab Treatment Ends Tour » Right Celebrity: "Demi Lovato’s rehab treatment will put an end to her current opening gig on the Jonas Brother’s tour. Find out what precipitated the move, and see related photos and video here.
LOS ANGELES - OCT 12: Demi Lovato at the 2010 American Music Awards Nominations Press Conference at The Mixing Room - JW Marriott on October 12, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA Photo via Newscom

Fans of the teenage pop star will be disappointed to hear that she will have to drop out of her spot on tour in order to handle some personal problems. Reports state that she has been struggling with some ‘emotional and physical’ issues while on tour, which have gotten in the way of her ability to continue on.

The 18-year-old will undergo treatment at a facility following some ugly incidents on the road. If you’ve been following her lately you know she randomly decided to delete her Twitter account. She also canceled a show because she was apparently too sick to perform.

Now sources are claiming she got into it with a dancer while on tour. TMZ reports that she actually had a physical altercation with a female performer. That incident apparently acted as a ‘catalyst’ for the Demi Lovato rehab stint.

Often times far too much pressure is put on these young stars. Record companies, management, and all of the people that are part of the machine driving teen stars are usually a big part of the downward spiral many of them fall into.

Hopefully this was caught before things got out of hand, and especially before something serious happened. It’s refreshing to see a young celebrity try to take control of their lives and own up to their behavior. Maybe she can turn this into a teachable moment for many of her young, impressionable fans. The lesson: take ownership of your actions.

More on the Demi Lovato rehab story over at RadarOnline. I’ve also included a video and a few photo galleries for you to peruse.

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San Francisco Giants World Series Parade Scheduled For Wednesday Morning - SBNation.com

2010-11-02T00:33:00.001-07:00

San Francisco Giants World Series Parade Scheduled For Wednesday Morning - SBNation.com: "San Francisco Giants World Series Parade Scheduled For Wednesday Morning

Nov 01 11:27p by Jeff Sullivan

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The 2010 World Series hasn't been over for an hour, and already we know plenty of details about the celebratory parade back in San Francisco. Which, of course, we should expect, given that city officials don't wait for these things to end before planning out how they want to arrange tens if not hundreds of thousands of people. Every city knows how and where it wants to pull off a championship parade. But only one city gets to do it. Pity the poor Texas officials and all of their blueprints.

The San Francisco Chronicle has the information.The parade is scheduled to begin at 11am Wednesday morning, and will start at Montgomery and Washington. From there it will head southbound along Montgomery until it hits Market Street. At Market, it will turn west until it hits Civic Center Plaza.

Following the parade, the team will be presented the key to the city by San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom on the steps of city hall. And as the Chronicle points out:

The parade will replicate the route taken by the team when they came to San Francisco from New York in 1958.

Here's a Google Maps image for your planning convenience:

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Marty Nemko: Tom Torlakson for California State Superintendent of Schools

2010-11-02T00:33:00.000-07:00

Marty Nemko: Tom Torlakson for California State Superintendent of Schools: "Tom Torlakson for California State Superintendent of Schools
I've never endorsed any candidate on this blog but I'd like to encourage you to vote for Tom Torlakson. His opponent is a good man, a reasonable man, but there are a couple of significant differentiators:

* Torlakson believes that one-size education does not fit all--Not every student should be forced into a college-preparatory curriculum. He opposes the 'everyone to college' fad.

Tom recognizes that some students, for example, those still reading on a fifth grade level when entering high school, are far more likely to find school, employment and life success in a career-technical curriculum: Instead of learning abstractions about the Peloponnesian Wars and geometric theorems, students in career-technical courses learn in a concrete context, which, for example, would prepare them for in-demand occupations such as robotics technician, chef, or medical equipment repairer.

Not surprisingly, when students who were weak academically K-8 are forced into a college-preparatory set of courses, they're more likely to drop out of high school and certainly from college. And even if they defy the odds and graduate, it will likely be with a low GPA from a third-tier college in a not-marketable major. With today's oversupply of college graduates and shortage of job openings, few employers will be excited to see an applicant with sociology degree and 2.5 GPA rom Cal State, Dominguez Hills. Tom Torlakson recognizes, indeed prioritizes the importance of high quality, well-suited options for all students.

* Unlike his opponent, Tom has had experience both as a teacher and as a respected and well-liked California state legislator. That combination is key to getting things done legislatively.

So I encourage you to vote for Tom Torlakson.

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Endorsements for a pivotal Tuesday ballot Tani G. Cantil Sakauye Update | Electronic Tech News

2010-11-02T00:32:00.000-07:00

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Endorsements for a pivotal Tuesday ballot
The Sacramento Bee believes that an informed electorate is the bedrock of a sturdy democracy. Endorsements are one of many sources of information voters can use in making their decisions. That’s why The Bee’s editorial board offers recommendations in competitive races. Below are our endorsements for the Nov. 2 election.
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Voters must decide on state Supreme Court, Court of Appeal justices
Voters in California will again get the right in Tuesday’s election to say thumbs up or down on appellate and Supreme Court justices. Three Supreme Court and 13 Court of Appeal justices will be on the ballot.
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Larry Aceves for California Superintendent of Public Instruction 2010 : Home Page

2010-11-02T00:31:00.000-07:00

Larry Aceves for California Superintendent of Public Instruction 2010 : Home Page: "Help us spread the word about Larry and tell your friends, family and neighbors why you are voting for Larry for Superintendent of Public Instruction. You can download and print cards here to hand out as well. Encourage everyone to visit the Web site and learn more about Larry!

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Giants win first world title since moving West in 1958 | freep.com | Detroit Free Press

2010-11-02T00:30:00.001-07:00

Giants win first world title since moving West in 1958 | freep.com | Detroit Free Press: "ARLINGTON, Texas -- The prize that eluded Willie and Barry at long last belongs to the San Francisco Giants, thanks to a band of self-described castoffs and misfits and their shaggy-haired ace.

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Tim Lincecum, Edgar Renteria and the Giants won the World Series on Monday night, beating the Texas Rangers, 3-1, in a tense Game 5 and taking the trophy home to the city by the Bay for the first time.

It was an overdue victory -- the Giants last wore the crown in 1954, four years before they moved West from New York. So much for a franchise that never quite got it done in October despite the likes of baseball giants Willie Mays, Barry Bonds and Juan Marichal. It's November, and now new stars stand tall in San Francisco.

'This buried a lot of bones -- '62, '89, 2002,' general manager Brian Sabean said, ticking off losing Series appearances. 'This group deserved it, faithful from the beginning. We're proud and humbled by the achievement.'

Lincecum outdueled Cliff Lee in an every-pitch-matters matchup that was scoreless until Renteria -- a former Tiger -- earned the Series MVP award by hitting a stunning three-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning. Nelson Cruz homered in the bottom half, but Lincecum returned to his wicked self and preserved the lead.

Lincecum won this game of Texas Hold 'em, beating Lee for the second time in a week. The two-time NL Cy Young winner gave up three hits over eight innings and struck out 10.

Brian Wilson closed for a save, completing a surprising romp through the postseason for a pitching-rich team that waited until the final day to clinch a playoff spot.

Manager Bruce Bochy enjoys calling his Giants a ragtag bunch. Maybe Freddy Sanchez and former Tigers Cody Ross and Aubrey Huff fit that description. But the foundation of this club -- for now, for the foreseeable future -- is totally home grown, built on a deep, talented and young rotation, a rookie catcher with huge star potential and their bearded closer.

'They did all right,' Bochy said. 'I couldn't be prouder of a group. They played with heart and determination. They weren't going to be denied. My staff, they accepted their roles and had only one mission.'

Renteria reprised his role of postseason star. His 11th-inning single ended Game 7 of the 1997 World Series and lifted Florida over Cleveland. Forget that he made the last out in the 2004 Series that finished Boston's sweep of St. Louis -- this journeyman's path led to another title, helped by his go-ahead home run in Game 2.

'It was a tough year for me,' the oft-injured shortstop said. 'I told myself to keep working hard and keep in shape because something is going to be good this year.'

The Giants won their sixth title overall, tying them for third with the Red Sox behind the Yankees (27) and Cardinals (10).

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San Francisco Giants win World Series, parade - San Francisco SF | Examiner.com

2010-11-02T00:30:00.000-07:00

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San Francisco wins the first World Series title since 1954

Arlington, Texas -- Much to the joy of San Francisco Giants fans everywhere, the San Francisco Giants have won the World Series 2010 against the Texas Rangers.

Fans in downtown Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, where the game was shown on a giant screen, were jubilant.

'It's a fantastic victory and it was a very exciting game,' says San Francisco Giants fan Donal Witham. 'The crowd here in Civic Center Plaza went wild and this was a great place to watch the game.'

Tim Lincecum, Edgar Renteria and the Giants clinched the World Series 2010 on Monday night as they beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 in game number 5.

This is the first time that the trophy will be going home to San Francisco.

The parade to celebrate the win of the World Series 2010 will be on Wednesday at 11am from Washington and Montgomery via Market Street to Civic Center Plaza in dowtown San Francisco.

The San Francisco Giants -- who have called themselves a group of 'misfits' -- haven't worn the crown since 1954, which is four years before they moved West.

The Giants and San Francisco fans are rightfully very proud tonight!

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San Francisco Giants parade: Giants World Series 2010 win remarkable :::: ndChronicle.com

2010-11-02T00:28:00.000-07:00

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2 November, 2010

San Francisco Giants parade: Giants World Series 2010 win remarkable. Giants win World Series title after 56 years

San Francisco Giants revised history after 56 years winning the World Series title. Giants clinched their most sought-after base ball title defeating Rangers for 3-1. San Francisco City spent Monday night for celebrating the championship of its beloved Giants.

Renteria and Lincecum lead Giants to their historic coronation in Texas. A big crowd of 52,045 at Rangers Ballpark witnessed Giant’s march to the history after five decades. The young players brought the memories of a delighted night in 1954 when Giants bagged their first title in World Series.

With a three run homer, Renteria etched his name in the walls of Ballpark becoming the star of the Series. Lincecum made the title coronation easier with a dominant eight innings. Rangers’ star ace Cliff Lee who appeared for a farewell match in Texas uniform would try to forget this night.

Renteria was the star of the night as he could make his total hit .412 with two homers and six runs and after all winning the title of MVP. Players and Giants officials were in the peak of celebration throughout the night sharing their happiness with team mates and fans.

Giants’ Cody Ross couldn’t hide his joy saying “I looked up and I saw it clear, and I jumped so high in the air, which I would never do in a regular game.”

On the other hand, Rangers camp was totally shattered as they lost the Series terribly in their first World Series appearance in the franchise’s 39-year history in Texas.

Giants’ players thanked the fans who supported them to return to the title after a long gap. “They’ve been praying for this day,” Lincecum said. “They came up short back in the early 2000s, and now this is their time.” He added.

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Jessica Marotta Linked to Suicide Victim Jospeh Cerniglia

2010-09-29T14:12:00.000-07:00

Jessica Marotta Linked to Suicide Victim Jospeh Cerniglia
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The story of Joseph Cerniglia, the restaurant owner and subject of a reality show who committed suicide last week, has taken a turn with news that Cerniglia was allegedly having an affair with his 27-year-old pastry chef, Jessica Marotta.

Jospeh Cerniglia and Jessica Marotta (nypost.com)Cerniglia, a married father of three, was subject of a 2007 episode of Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. His death became a national story due to the fact that another chef who had appeared on a Ramsay reality show, Rachel Brown, had also committed suicide three years earlier.

The New York Post is now reporting that the 39-year-old Cerniglia and Marotta were dating shortly before Cerniglia took his own life. "They loved each other very much," said Marotta's mother, Ana Marotta, to thePost. "My daughter is devastated."

Gary Polina, the owner of a jewelry store near Cerniglia's restaurant, said he assumed the two were romantically involved, due to "the way they interacted with each other. They were very close, and when the rest of the people went home, they would stay behind alone to clean up."

panda express

2010-09-29T14:11:00.000-07:00

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Gold Prices, Identity Theft: Hot Trends
By Theresa McCabe 09/29/10 - 04:56 PM EDT

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(New information on gold prices and a recent identity theft case updated in today's Hot Trends article.

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Spot gold prices were trading sideways today amid a sharp uptick in oil, which has a long history of being tied to commodities such as gold. James DiGeorgia, publisher of the Gold and Energy Advisor and author of The Trader's Great Gold Rush also expects gold prices to rise to around $1,400 by the end of the year.
"It looks like gold is consolidating and that's a good thing," DiGeorgia said. "We've made new highs and it's not uncommon for a commodity like this to go through some consolidation."

"Identity theft" is a heavily searched phrase today following a news report that a Pittsburgh woman will plead guilty to charges of fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Karen Tucker allegedly scammed advertisers and exhibitors out of thousands of dollars by promoting a fake bridal show in Boston. Tucker was charged with fraud after she pretended to be a representative from a business called The Boston 411. She promoted a fake home and bridal show in March and collected illegitimate upfront fees from exhibitors.
She will plead guilty in exchange for a sentence of up to nearly five years in jail.

"Krispy Kreme" is a trending search topic today after the doughnut company's shares increased 18% in the past month. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts(KKD_) opened in 1933 and went public in 2000.

national coffee day 2010

2010-09-29T14:09:00.002-07:00

national coffee day 2010

National Coffee Day 2010: What's Your Favorite Coffee? (PHOTOS)
The Huffington Post | Craig Kanalley and Colin Sterling First Posted: 09-29-10 01:06 PM | Updated: 09-29-10 02:15 PM
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Today is National Coffee Day 2010, celebrating the popular brewed drink loved around the world.
Some places in the United States are offering free coffee today. National chain LaMars will give you a free coffee with a printable coupon. Dunkin Donuts is hosting a "ultimate fan" contest with the winner receiving 60 months of free coffee along with a trip to Costa Rica (details here). Popular chain Starbucks, however, is not offering any promotions and is being slammed on its Facebook wall for that.
Of course, you don't have to go to a coffee place to get coffee; check out these 10 weird types of coffee you can brew in addition to the standards.
And set your eyes on these coffee photographs below. Vote on what you like most and share with your friends.
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james o keefe

2010-09-29T14:09:00.000-07:00

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James O'Keefe: A history of lies, falsehoods, and deception
O'Keefe falsely claimed that ACORN tapes were a "nationwide ACORN child prostitution investigation" that implicated many ACORN employees. Discussing the ACORN videos created by O'Keefe and fellow conservative activist Hannah Giles, O'Keefe falsely claimed that the video campaign was a "nationwide ACORN child prostitution investigation" implicating many ACORN employees. But in at least six of the eight heavily edited videos produced by O'Keefe and Giles and distributed by Andrew Breitbart, either the activists did not clearly tell the ACORN employees that they were planning to engage in child prostitution; or the ACORN employees refused to help them or apparently deliberately misled them; or ACORN employees contacted the police following their visit.
Law enforcement officials criticize O'Keefe's "highly selective editing of reality." Three separate investigations cleared ACORN workers of any criminal wrongdoing, and a December 22, 2009report by the Congressional Research Service stated that California and Maryland criminal laws may have been violated by the undisclosed taping done by O'Keefe. California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. pointed out that the videotapes were "severely edited by O'Keefe." In a statement, Brownsaid, "The evidence illustrates ... that things are not always as partisan zealots portray them through highly selective editing of reality. Sometimes a fuller truth is found on the cutting room floor." Likewise, a March 1 New York Daily News article reported that "a law enforcement source" said of O'Keefe and Giles: "They edited the tape to meet their agenda." A March 2 New York Post article, headlined "ACORN set up by vidiots: DA," reported of O'Keefe and Giles' ACORN tapes: "Many of the seemingly crime-encouraging answers were taken out of context so as to appear more sinister, sources said."
Breitbart and O'Keefe withheld exculpatory LA ACORN video for two months. For more than two months after Andrew Breitbart's BigGovernment.com website began posting videos in which O'Keefe and Giles posed as a pimp and prostitute in ACORN offices, O'Keefe and his cohorts withheld video that directly contradicted what they said the videos showed. In September 2009, Giles and Big Government editor-in-chief Mike Flynn had both falsely claimed that every ACORN office O'Keefe and Giles visited had offered to help them. Also during September 2009, both Breitbart and O'Keefe were asked directly by reporters whether any ACORN offices had refused to help; Breitbart and O'Keefe chose not to disclose the existence of a tape that showed at least one ACORN worker who refused to help. In a video released November 16, 2009, O'Keefe finally acknowledged that a Los Angeles ACORN worker they filmed in August 2009 "would not assist us obtain a house for our illegal activities."
O'Keefe pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal charge of entering Senate office under false pretenses. As reported by The Times-Picayune on May 26:

dharun ravi

2010-09-29T14:08:00.000-07:00

dharun ravi

Student Secretly Who was filmed by Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei Having Sex, Jumps To Death
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Freshman at Rutgers University, has reportedly commit suicide after two classmates secretly filmed him having sex and then broadcast it over the internet.
Two Rutgers University students Dharun Ravi, 18 and Molly Wei, 18, have been charged with illegally taping another student having sex and posting the images on the Internet.
How disturbing can this be, invade one's privacy and expose it on the internet. What type person does such of sick joke. Not even the most educated students thinks about consequences.
These acts hurt people's feeling and self-esteem, in this case it can kill someone. These tragedies do not need to happen.
As a personal perspective as former resident adviser in the dorms, I have been exposed to many uncomfortable situations and people, yet this incident is shocking!
What is the motive to want to expose people with invasion of privacy?
VIDEO: News report on the incident

molly wei

2010-09-29T14:07:00.000-07:00

molly wei

Molly Wei and Dharun Ravi are accused of secretly putting a webcam in Tyler Clementi's dorm room

Joe Pascente and Alina Dain

Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei, two Rudgers university students, are accused of placing a hidden camera in a dorm room, secretly filming another student’s sexual encounter and placing the video online, NBC New Yorkreports.
The student in question, Tyler Clementi, 18, committed suicide not long after the video was published by jumping into the Hudson River, the New York Daily News reports.
Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei, both 18, each face two counts of invasion of privacy. Dharun Ravi also faces more counts of invasion of privacy for trying to tape Tyler Clementi in an earlier sexual encounter. Furthermore, Dharun Ravi apparently also published a tweet on a Twitter page, implying that Clementi was with another man in the video, therefore possibly outing Tyler Clementi as homosexual.
According to thenewsoftoday.com, Dharon Ravi wrote on his Twitter account, “Roommate asked for the room till midnight. I went into molly’s room and turned on my web cam. I saw him making out with a dude. Yay!”
Tyler Clementi was spotted by at least two individuals as as he was standing on the south walk of the bridge, not long before he jumped. He left no note and his body remained missing. Police did discover a body floating in the river, but it has not yet been identified.

abbie boudreau

2010-09-29T14:05:00.002-07:00

abbie boudreau

Boudreau On 'Bizarre Love Boat Situation'
September 29, 2010 3:45 pm ET by Joe Strupp
Abbie Boudreau, the CNN reporter whose attempted meeting with James O'Keefe exposed an alleged plan to embarrass her with a sex-themed prank, said the incident showed O'Keefe "has no boundaries."
The meeting was part of Boudreau's reporting for a series set to appear this weekend on CNN that profiles several young conservative activists, many of whom follow O'Keefe, she said.
"I have all of them on the record saying they consider him to be an influential part of the young conservative movement," Boudreau told me today. "One thing we learned is that there are few rules and few boundaries."

meg whitman

2010-09-29T14:05:00.000-07:00

meg whitman

(Reuters) - A former housekeeper to California Republican gubernatorial nominee Meg Whitmansurfaced on Wednesday to say that the former eBay executive knowingly employed her illegally and treated her poorly.
The Whitman campaign moved quickly to counter the allegations by Nicky Diaz, saying the housekeeper from Mexico lied about her immigration status when she was hired in 2000, providing a Social Security card and other documents that appeared to show she could legally work in the United States.
Whitman also said that in coming forward with the potentially explosive allegations 35 days before the November 2 election, Diaz was being "manipulated" by attorney Gloria Allred, who has been a friend and supporter of Democratic rival Jerry Brown.
The accusations by Diaz come one day after the first debate between Brown and Whitman in a tight campaign in which both sides have courted the Latino vote, and could prove damaging to the Silicon Valley billionaire if they gain traction.
Whitman has worked hard to make inroads with Latino voters, who tend to vote Democratic, in her race against Brown, the former governor and current state attorney general.
At a news conference at her Los Angeles office, Allred said that Whitman never asked Diaz if she was in the country legally when Diaz was hired in 2000 and failed to pay her for all of the hours she was hired to work.
Allred also said that Whitman disregarded letters from the Social Security Administration notifying her that there were discrepancies with the Social Security number Diaz provided.
A tearful Diaz said she came to Whitman in June 2009 for help getting legal status, but that Whitman angrily fired her instead.
(Editing by Steve Gorman, Jonathan Oatis and Eric Walsh)

Tyler clementi

2010-09-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

Tyler clementi

A Rutgers University freshman posted a goodbye message on his Facebook page before jumping to his death after his roommate secretly filmed him during a "sexual encounter" in his dorm room and posted it live on the Internet.
Items belonging to 18-year-old Rutgers student Tyler Clementi were found by the George Washington Bridge last week, according to authorities. Clementi's freshman ID card and driver's license were in the wallet.
Clementi's post on his Facebook page, dated Sept. 22 at 8:42 p.m. read, "Jumping off the gw bridge sorry."
Clementi's body has not been recovered, but police have pulled an unidentified male body from the Hudson River just north of the bridge.
Paul Mainardi, the attorney representing the Clementi family, released a statement confirming Clementi's suicide.

feds radiating americans

2010-09-29T14:01:00.000-07:00

Feds radiating americans

Today there was a report done by PrisonPlanet.com about how the Feds may be radiating Americans, at various checkpoints. Is this news really true?

According to reports, the Federal government has purchased x-ray scanners that are being used to scan homes, and vehicles, as well as those people inside of the vehicles.

We’ve already known about the dangers of radiation in airport x-ray scanners, which people are asked to walk under before boarding a plane. However this newest threat happens to be one that we have no option of avoiding in most cases.

Being radiated by these x-ray devices can cause many health problems, specifically cancer. Many American’s are outraged by this news, as the government has no right to be radiating their citizens involuntarily.

There are similar x-ray devices being manufactured for all types of use, including scanning of crowds at concerts, and other events where the people being scanned are not aware of it.

What do you think? Should the Feds be permitted to use x-ray scanners that may be radiating people involuntarily?