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Now a Tory councillor wants euthansia for children in care

Headline says it all really: A RED-FACED councillor has had to apologise after calling for the legalisation of euthanasia to cut the number of children in care. First this week it was sterilisation, now it's killing children. ...

Another Democrat Indicted

Remarkably, most news accounts are noting he's a Democrat. Seems the newspapers may have had their fill of Name That Party stories. He also happens to support Barack Obama.Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila was charged Thursday with 19 counts in ...

She's coming!

Madisonville Mayor Will Cox says up to 3500 people are expected to attend an annual Democratic dinner on Saturday night, in anticipation that Clinton will be the featured speaker. Cox says the usual turnout for the event is 300 to 500. ...

Court throws out part of Michigan law

Disenfranchising Michigan voters today will, in the heat of a general election, provide Senator McCain with a powerful argument to use against the Democratic nominee. We cannot allow this to happen. ...

Democrat Candidates Banding Together To Force Defeat In Iraq

Hey, we all want the war in Iraq to end, its just that some of us want to accomplish what we set out to do first.

Meeting Mike

This evening Michael Oot, the Madison County lawyer who is the leading opposition candidate to John McHugh, is expected to attend the regular meeting of the Jefferson County Democratic Committee. It has been the long standing policy of ...

David Price - A Democrat Boob

In order to brush aside the impact of earmarks and justify Democrat's hunger for pork, here is what Congressman David Price (D-NC) had to say on the matter. He thinks it is much ado about nothing. According to him, spending 1% of the ...

Democrat senior statesman: Moves afoot to make Hillary bite the bullet

I wrote a comment there asking whether the US Democrats have a equivalent of the "men in grey suits" who might pay a late night visit to Hillary and, after plying her with a stiff Bourbon, persuade her to raise the pearl-handled ...

Democrat announces in Senate 44th

Democrat BK Keramati, a retired GE Global researcher and former member of the board of directors for Schenectady County's Habitat for Humanity, has

[Amusing] Democrat pushes through $1.1 million earmark to stop...

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Clear Channel Rises on Speculation Buyout Will Close (Update1) - Bloomberg

Edmonton Journal

Clear Channel Rises on Speculation Buyout Will Close (Update1)Bloomberg - 38 minutes agoBy Don Jeffrey and Phil Milford March 27 (Bloomberg) -- Clear Channel Communications Inc. rose as much as 13 percent in New York Stock Exchange trading as lawsuits filed by the broadcaster and its private-equity buyers bolstered speculation that the ...Clear Channel gets favorable court ruling Bizjournals.com2nd UPDATE:Clear Channel Gets Temp Order Forcing Banks To Act CNNMoney.com Reuters - Forbes - AFP - MarketWatchall 1,087 news articles

Key economic report shows weakness - CNNMoney.com

Earthtimes

Key economic report shows weaknessCNNMoney.com - 38 minutes agoBy Ben Rooney, CNNMoney.com staff writer NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Economic growth was nearly flat in the last three months of 2007, according to a government report released Thursday.GDP unrevised at 0.6% in fourth quarter MarketWatchEarnings Up Amid Sluggish Growth Of 0.6% in Fourth-Quarter GDP Wall Street Journal Forbes - Reuters - Bloomberg - BloggingStocksall 67 news articles

LETTER FROM CHINA - International Herald Tribune

Boston Globe

LETTER FROM CHINAInternational Herald Tribune - 41 minutes agoBy Howard W. French SHANGHAI: Over the past couple of weeks, two of the world's biggest news stories were the outbreak of protests and riots in Tibetan areas of China and the repression that followed them, and the uproar over comments by the pastor of ...Tibet Monks Disrupt Tour by Journalists The Associated PressMonks disrupt Tibet media visit BBC News Voice of America - Times Online - San Francisco Chronicle - Reutersall 2,131 news articles

THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

(US) He is passionate about horse safety and speaks at length about the merits of a zero-tolerance drug policy and limiting the racing of...

California Fires Basketball Coach Ben Braun After 12 Seasons - ABC News

Washington Post

California Fires Basketball Coach Ben Braun After 12 SeasonsABC News - 56 minutes agoCalifornia coach Ben Braun, left, shouts direction to players DeVon Hardin (35) and Patrick Christopher, right, during the final minute of play of a college basketball game against Washington, Saturday, March 1, 2008, in this file photo from Oakland, ...The hard part begins for Barbour San Francisco ChronicleCal fires Braun after 12 seasons Los Angeles Times Baltimore Sun - San Jose Mercury Newsall 361 news articles

Shuttle Endeavour returns after record-setting mission to ISS - AFP

ABC News

Shuttle Endeavour returns after record-setting mission to ISSAFP - 1 hour agoCAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AFP) - Space shuttle Endeavour and its crew are home after carrying Japan's maiden space laboratory and a Canadian repair robot to the International Space Station on a record-setting mission.Space Shuttle Endeavour Returns to Earth The Associated PressNASA to televise Jules Verne maneuvers United Press International Space Com - Spaceflight Now - Los Angeles Times - Voice of Americaall 2,370 news articles

McCain: Foreign policy reactions - MSNBC

Boston Globe

McCain: Foreign policy reactionsMSNBC - 1 hour agoThe Washington Post on McCain's major foreign policy speech: "In his first extensive policy speech since securing the delegates needed to win the Republican presidential nomination, McCain delivered an impassioned argument that achieving democracy in ...McCain proposes new global coalition Boston GlobeMcCain, in Foreign Policy Talk, Turns His Back on Unilateralism New York Times Houston Chronicle - International Herald Tribune - NPR - New York Daily Newsall 766 news articles

Italy pressed on mozzarella scare - BBC News

Telegraph.co.uk

Italy pressed on mozzarella scareBBC News - 1 hour agoItaly is facing pressure from the European Commission to provide information over the possible contamination of buffalo mozzarella.EU threatens ban on Italian mozzarella over health fears AFPEU says no contaminated mozzarella has been exported Monsters and Critics.com ABC Online - Reuters UK - Daily Green - AHNall 139 news articles

Magna Democrat ends re-election bid

A longtime Democratic legislator ended his re-election bid to focus on his battle against cancer.

How Often Does the Yahoo Search Marketing Quality Index Update? (Search Engine Roundtable)

A WebmasterWorld member asks about the frequency of Quality Index updates on Yahoo Search Marketing. The answer is that the Quality Index updates daily provided that your ad has served impressions the day before. How can you maximize your Quality Index? The Yahoo Search Marketing blog gives some insight into this value. Some tips include using relevant keywords, applying the keyword ...

Mugabe warns of protest crackdown - BBC News

BBC News

Mugabe warns of protest crackdownBBC News - 1 hour agoZimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has warned his opponents not to protest if they do not win elections on Saturday. "Just dare try it," said the 84-year-old leader at one of his final campaign rallies.Liberation hero Mugabe now fights for survival ReutersZimbabwe: Mugabe Likely to Be Re-Elected - Cato Institute Report AllAfrica.com Aljazeera.net - AFP - New York Times - Voice of Americaall 479 news articles

American, Delta cancel more flights - CNNMoney.com

AME Info (press release)

American, Delta cancel more flightsCNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago(CNN) -- American Airlines and Delta Air Lines canceled dozens of flights Thursday as they continue their inspections of wiring bundles on some of their planes.American Airlines not out of the woods yet Chicago TribuneDelta flights canned for safety inspections Bizjournals.com Fort Worth Star Telegram - RTT News - KNX1070 - WTHIall 1,574 news articles

Worth 1000 words: Photoshop Express now free and online - Ars Technica

NewsOXY

Worth 1000 words: Photoshop Express now free and onlineArs Technica - 1 hour agoBy Chris Foresman | Published: March 27, 2008 - 08:22AM CT Early this morning Adobe launched a public beta of Photoshop Express, the newest member of the Photoshop "family.Adobe Photoshop Express Puts The Power Of Photoshop Online Wired NewsAdobe launches free Photoshop Web application ZDNet CNET News.com - CNNMoney.com - eFluxMedia - The Mac Observerall 261 news articles

Rival Democrat withdraws, leaving Iwamoto to take on GOP Salt Lake...

Posted: 7:18 AM- It's down to a one-on-one race in Salt Lake County's District 4, where Democrats have lined up behind former attorney and community

Nicolas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown poised for immigration deal - Times Online

Gulf Times

Nicolas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown poised for immigration dealTimes Online - 1 hour agoNicolas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown were poised to announce an agreement to curb illegal immigration today, on the second day of the French President's state visit to London.Brown and Sarkozy to cooperate on nuclear energy Monsters and Critics.comFrance, UK build atomic bonds CNN International Reuters - Telegraph.co.uk - BBC News - Sydney Morning Heraldall 951 news articles

Dems to lay out economic plans - CNN

Washington Post

Dems to lay out economic plansCNN - 1 hour ago(CNN) -- The Democratic presidential rivals on Thursday are laying out their plans to get the economy back on track and trying to sell voters on the way they intend to keep it running.Clinton Gears Up For Carolina Re-do FOXNewsClinton sees North Carolina as 'uphill battle' CNN Political Ticker New Albany Tribune - The Exponent - FayObserver.com - WLOSall 289 news articles

In Focus: The Old Story of McCain the Thwarted Democrat

ATLAS SHRUGS: Saddam's Democrat Puppets on the Take

US: Saddam paid for lawmakers' Iraq tripJim over at Gateway has the stunning post on the Democrat whores for Saddam. Three anti war (anti-American)

Virginia Highway Closed After Shootings - The Associated Press

WWBT

Virginia Highway Closed After ShootingsThe Associated Press - 1 hour agoCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - A 20-mile stretch of Interstate 64 was closed overnight because at least four cars were struck by bullets, injuring two people.Virginia Police Search for Suspect in Shooting Along I-64 FOXNewsPolice search for shooting suspect on I-64 WAVY-TV NBC 29 News - TransWorldNews (press release) - Daily Press - Richmond Times Dispatchall 119 news articles

Census: Texas Is the Hot Place to Live - The Associated Press

The Southern Ledger

Census: Texas Is the Hot Place to LiveThe Associated Press - 2 hours agoDALLAS (AP) - Four Texas metropolitan areas were among the biggest population gainers as Americans continued their trend of moving to the Sun Belt in 2006 and 2007, according to Census Bureau estimates to be released Thursday.Population report says Honolulu declined Honolulu Star-BulletinAustin among top ten cities with fastest growing population News 8 Austin Houston Chronicle - WSBtv.com - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - DetNews.comall 305 news articles

LA Times Apologizes for Rapper Story - Washington Post

CTV.ca

LA Times Apologizes for Rapper StoryWashington Post - 2 hours agoBy Howard Kurtz The Los Angeles Times has acknowledged that it unwittingly relied on fabricated FBI documents, created by a con man, for a report that implicated associates of rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in the 1994 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur.Los Angeles Times to Examine Its Report on Attack on Rapper New York TimesLA Times Apologetic over Tupac Shakur Story eFluxMedia BBC News - Reuters - The Associated Press - United Press Internationalall 574 news articles

Bitter Democratic Fight Takes Voter Toll - ABC News

Turkish Press

Bitter Democratic Fight Takes Voter TollABC News - 2 hours agoSen. Hillary Clinton's, DN.Y., approval rating has dipped significantly as the bitter fight for the Democratic nomination begins to take its toll with voters.Obama's Wright answer splits voters Baltimore SunTop Clinton Backers Threaten Pelosi U.S. News & World Report USA Today - TIME - Reuters - MSNBCall 884 news articles

Canseco's new book has ax to grind - Newsday

Ledger Independent

Canseco's new book has ax to grindNewsday - 2 hours agoIn his first literary endeavor, the No. 1 bestseller "Juiced," Jose Canseco was able to accomplish something he never would have been capable of in his chosen field.Rodriguez Has No Comment on Contents of a New Book New York TimesJose Canseco, Muckraker St. Louis Post-Dispatch New York Daily News - AOL SPORTS - Boston Globe - Philadelphia Daily Newsall 742 news articles

Idol Tracker: A stool too far - Los Angeles Times

Ontario Now

Idol Tracker: A stool too farLos Angeles Times - 3 hours agoA poignant moment tonight in the Idoldome during the ritual execution of much-enjoyed-but-was-probably-his-time contestant Chikezie; however, this moment will take some setting up, so please bear with me.American Idol 7: Why Chikezie Lost Foxes on IdolSimon Cowell speaks out about the current season of 'American Idol' Entertainment Weekly Washington Post - eFluxMedia - The Trades - Express from The Washington Postall 192 news articles

Hillary Clinton: The Choice of Democrats

I just want to highlight some compelling arguments that Hillary Clinton is the true choice of Democrats, and the most likely to unify the party in November. Both of these arguments, combined with a third one regarding the electoral ...

Tim Eagan, The Press Democrat

PUBLICATION DATE: Thu, 27 Mar 2008

Richard Widmark, a fine noir knave and more - Los Angeles Times

E Canada Now

Richard Widmark, a fine noir knave and moreLos Angeles Times - 7 hours agoBy Susan King, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Richard Widmark, who died today at 93, began his career as the quintessential film noir villain in 1947's seminal "Kiss of Death.Richard Widmark; Film, TV Actor Was Known for Enormous Range Washington PostRichard Widmark, Actor, Dies at 93 New York Times The Associated Press - Playbill.com - Reuters - KESQall 807 news articles

When the waist widens, risk of dementia rises - Los Angeles Times

Health Newstrack

When the waist widens, risk of dementia risesLos Angeles Times - 7 hours agoPeople with high abdominal fat were found three times more likely to develop dementia, adding to previous studies showing that people with large abdomens face a greater chance of diabetes, stroke and heart disease.Belly fat at midlife linked to dementia later San Francisco ChronicleLarge waist 'an Alzheimer's risk' BBC News Washington Post - U.S. News & World Report - Male Pattern Fitness - RedOrbitall 473 news articles

Obama criticizes McCain on mortgage crisis - Los Angeles Times

Turkish Press

Obama criticizes McCain on mortgage crisisLos Angeles Times - 7 hours agoThe Democrat says the GOP candidate is following in Bush's footsteps and ignoring working families. By Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Democrat Barack Obama mocked John McCain on Wednesday for urging government restraint in responding ...Clinton Backers Rebuke Pelosi for Stance on Superdelegates Washington PostClinton Donors Warn on Superdelegate Fight New York Times New York Daily News - Houston Chronicle - The Carpetbagger Report - MSNBCall 416 news articles

Sheridan: Why KG has an MVP case - NBA - ESPN

Turkish Press

Sheridan: Why KG has an MVP case - NBAESPN - 9 hours agoKevin Garnett's all-around game was something to shout about in a 117-97 win over the Suns. If wins and team defense of his Boston team are weighed heavily, his numbers are quite compelling for MVP.Rout by Celtics makes for some good viewing Boston GlobeGarnett's 30 points lead Celtics to 117-97 victory over Suns Boston Herald AHN - Sports Network - Nashua Telegraph - USA Todayall 414 news articles

Military Tells Bush of Troop Strains - ABC News

PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

Military Tells Bush of Troop StrainsABC News - 9 hours agoUS Army soldiers from K Troop, Third Squadron, Third Armored Cavalry Regiment, patrol in Mosul, Iraq Tuesday, March 25, 2008. The northern city is considered by the US military as the last urban stronghold for al-Qaida in Iraq.The Pause Is All About Military Self-Interest Washington PostBush considers halt in Iraq troop cuts The Tennessean The Associated Press - KGAN - Baltimore Sun - WLOSall 691 news articles

Fossils Link Pre-Humans in West Europe to Earlier Date - New York Times

The Tech Herald

Fossils Link Pre-Humans in West Europe to Earlier DateNew York Times - 10 hours agoBy JOHN NOBLE WILFORD Excavations in a cave in the mountains of northern Spain have uncovered the oldest known remains of human ancestors in Western Europe, scientists reported Wednesday.Human ancestors in Europe earlier than thought Los Angeles Times"First European" Confirmed to Be 1.2 Million Years Old National Geographic BBC News - Reuters - The Associated Press - eFluxMediaall 199 news articles

Ad Industry Roundup: Yahoo/HotJobs; Mercedes; Creative Meets Search; Google; SpotRunner; Guardian (CBS News)

-- Yahoo HotJobs introduces ranked searches: A dismal economy inevitably tends to lead to more job seekers, so perhaps Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) has timed the launch of HotJobs' new search ranking system just right. Dubbed "R.E.A.L. (for "Relevance, Engagement, Availability and Location") the system is meant to give recruiters greater insights into job seekers' behavior. The system uses Yahoo's ...

Yahoo Eases Newspaper Consortium FearsFor Now (CBS News)

Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) executives took two days last week to meet with members of the Yahoo Newspaper Consortium to quell any anxiety over the company's commitment and focus as Microsoft's (NSDQ: MSFT) proposed takeover overshadows its every move. According to a long, special report on the consortium by E&P, the consortium's members left the conclave expressing relief and faith that Yahoo is not ...

Visions Of Phased Withdrawal Dancing In Democrat Heads

to power and take leadership of key committees. Clearly a play on words, that post intends to show how silly the Democrats are making themselves sound...solely of the the belief it will win them control of the country. But...an oft-used professional trainer expression is "learning

Yahoo Is Joining an Alliance on Social Networks (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Yahoo announced it would join an alliance that will try to make it easier for programmers to write software that can run on many social networking Web sites.

Yahoo Eases Newspaper Consortium FearsFor Now (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)

Yahoo executives took two days last week to meet with members of the Yahoo Newspaper Consortium to quell any anxiety over the company's commitment and focus as Microsoft's proposed takeover overshadows its every move.

Why We Need A Unity Ticket

Too many in the Obama campaign, Obama supporters and Obama supporting blogs believe that their demonization of Hillary Clinton has had no ill effects on Barack Obama's image among the half of the Democratic Party that supports Hillary ...

Ad Industry Roundup: Yahoo/HotJobs; Mercedes; Creative Meets Search; Google; SpotRunner; Guardian (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance)

-- Yahoo HotJobs introduces ranked searches: A dismal economy inevitably tends to lead to more job seekers, so perhaps Yahoo has timed the launch of HotJobs' new search ranking system just right.

Why The Obama/Clinton Rules Led Us To This Rough Campaign

When the Media and the Left blogs deplore the negativity of the Democratic presidential campaign, especially from the Clinton campaign, they ignore that they are a major reason why it has happened. Why? Because they attack the Clinton ...

Why are people leaving Yahoo? (CNET)

Headhunter provides list of top reasons people are fleeing Yahoo, with Microsoft takeover bid being No. 1.

For babies born early, health risks later in life - San Jose Mercury News

Citizen

For babies born early, health risks later in lifeSan Jose Mercury News - 20 hours agoBy Thomas H. Maugh II Infants born prematurely are much more likely to die during childhood and, if they survive, they're much less likely to have children of their own in adulthood, according to the largest study of prematurity undertaken.Health Buzz: Preterm Births and Other Health News U.S. News & World ReportThe Battle Never Ends for Some Preemies MedHeadlines Los Angeles Times - BBC News - TIME - USA Todayall 449 news articles

Government sees overhaul of AIDS vaccine effort - Reuters

GlobalTV

Government sees overhaul of AIDS vaccine effortReuters - 21 hours agoBy Andrew Quinn BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - The US government began a major overhaul of its effort to produce an AIDS vaccine on Tuesday, stressing a return to basic scientific research after the failure of a key clinical trial last year.AIDS Vaccine Testing at Crossroads Washington PostRethinking Is Urged on a Vaccine for AIDS New York Times FierceBioResearcher - AllAfrica.com - CBS News - Bay Area Reporterall 112 news articles