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LAURA KATHERINE TAMAS - STEPHEN JOSEPH SCHEMBRI

Laura Katherine Tamas and Stephen Joseph Schembri exchanged marriage vows at 7 pm Saturday, July 12, on the front lawn of the Old State House. Officiating were Jeff Walling of Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC, ...

Steve Baru: Democrat, Independent, or Republican for Moore for ...

The Star's confusion isn't surprising since Baru has run for public office as a Republican, Democrat, and an Independent. In the last two elections cycles has been a "Republican for Moore" in support of Democratic Congressman Dennis ...

Magazine flap latest evidence of our divisions

Can you smell it? Fear and hatred are in the air this political season, and the odor that has surged and subsided through the centuries has grown stronger of late – fueled by the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the presence of an ...

Anderson diatribe a big yoke

Here we go again – another wise, all-knowing celebrity speaks out.

Heads should roll in Harrisburg

Not to worry. There's another scandal involving our state Legislatur e, but leadership has been quick to call for "reform measures" to stem a loss of our – the public's – confidence. That should ease our fears, our disgust and our anger ...

Iraq-to-Kuwait line hooks up 'Johnstowners'

The other day I stumbled upon a reference to a Johnstown native, Chaplain Erik Gramling, serving our country in Kuwait. I contacted him and our concocted dialogue went something like this:

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I really don't like when everyone is off at events and I only have two short blogs to read. So being the lemming I am. I am 19% White Trash. I, my friend, have class. I am so not white trash. . I am more than likely Democrat, and my place is neat, and there is a good chance I may never drink wine fr ...

Iraqis say they like Obama, divided on his policies - Reuters

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Iraqis say they like Obama, divided on his policiesReuters - 40 minutes agoBy Khaled al-Ansary and Mohammed Abbas In two dozen interviews across the country, many told Reuters a black man would understand their plight.Obama's visit renews focus on Afghanistan International Herald TribuneAfghanistan experts say John McCain and Barack Obama are clueless New York Daily News Los Angeles Times - New York Times - Chicago Sun-Times - ABC Newsall 3,616 news articles

Pope urges young to spurn materialism - The Associated Press

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Pope urges young to spurn materialismThe Associated Press - 41 minutes agoSYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday a "spiritual desert" was spreading throughout the world and he challenged young people to shed the greed and cynicism of their time to create a new age of hope for humankind.Video: Pope's visit challenged in Australia - 20 July 2008 AlJazeeraEnglishPope warns Catholic youth of 'spiritual desert' AFP International Herald Tribune - BBC News - New York Times - Reutersall 5,319 news articles

Os dois ÚNICOS candidatos de MUDANÇA às presidenciais dos EUA

Não. Não são nem Mcain nem Obama, mas sim a congressista Democrata, Cynthia McKinney e o congressista Republicano, Ron Paul. Como escreveu Edward Dowling, " Os dois maiores obstáculos para a democracia nos Estados Unidos são: primeiro, a ilusão generalizada entre os pobres de que temos uma democraci ...

True/Untrue meme

Snag this from hontou after stalking her LJ o1) Bold what is true about you. o2) Underline what is half true. o3) Italicize what you wish was true about you. o4) Add one true thing about you to the end of the list. o5) Do it if you want o6) Ask me anything about the bold/italicized/underlined. • I m ...

A s Obama lands in Afghanistan, Maliki endorses the Democrat's Iraq ...

Democrats are hoping that images do the talking, as Obama's trip is being covered with great attention in the US - much more, in any case, than McCain's foreign trip received back in March. That discrepancy must be driving the GOP crazy ...

Obama 1st Lag of Trip To Afghanistan and Visit With U.S. Troops in Kuwait

. Obama in Afghanistan Source: Politico The campaign announced early Saturday morning that Obama was on the ground in Kabul, Afghanistan. The U.S. military later said Obama was greeting U.S. troops at Jalalabad airfield in eastern Afghanistan. Obama made a secret stop in Kuwait and visited U.S. serv ...

Obama meets Afghan President Karzai in Kabul - Reuters

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Obama meets Afghan President Karzai in KabulReuters - 1 hour agoBy Jon Hemming KABUL, July 20 (Reuters) - US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama met Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul on Sunday, the second day of a visit to Afghanistan that is meant to bolster the senator's foreign policy credentials ...Video: Obama Tours Afghanistan CBSObama eats with troops before Karzai meeting CNN Bloomberg - AFP - Aljazeera.netall 1,850 news articles

Netroots Nation or Nation of Sheep: Nancy Pelosi and Al Gore Address the Netroots Nation Conference

Published on Saturday, July 19, 2008 by CommonDreams.org by Ronnie Cummins Saturday morning, July 19. Sitting here at the Netroots Nation conference in Austin, Texas with several thousand other online activists. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Party Speaker of the House, the third most powerful politician ...

Cambodia reports Thai incursions to UN - CNN International

Cam bodia reports Thai incursions to UNCNN International - 1 hour agoPHNOM PENH, Cambodia (CNN) -- Cambodia has sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council to call attention to its continuing standoff with Thailand over an ancient border temple on disputed land.ANALYSIS-Temple tantrums stalk Thai-Cambodia relations ReutersIn tussle over Cambodian temple, religion suffers (News Feature) Monsters and Critics.com Xinhua - Jerusalem Post - The Ass ociated Press - BBC Newsall 1,514 news articles

NPD: In June, NintendoTakes Over US Gaming Console Market - eFluxMedia

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NPD: In June, NintendoTakes Over US Gaming Console MarketeFluxMedia - 1 hour ago
By Dee Chisamera The latest sales figures released by NPD for the month of June have shown that it doesn't always take a multiplatform record breaking game (Grand Theft Auto IV) to boost hardware sales, but an exclusive release (Metal Solid Gear 4: ...June NPD Results: Sony PS3's Metal Gear Solid 4 Top Product ReviewsUS video game sales seen up 53 percent in June Reuters Wall Street Journal - BusinessWeek - Ars Technica - BetaNewsall 136 news articles

Family targeted in cyberbullying after Lincoln High investigation -...

Family targeted in cyberbullying after Lincoln High investigationTallahassee Democrat, FL - 3 hours agoHe said he's looking forward to the day when...

Tropical Storm Cristobal rumbles off the Carolinas - The Associated Press

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Tropical Storm Cristobal rumbles off the CarolinasThe Associated Press - 1 hour agoCHARLESTON, SC (AP) - Tropical Storm Cristobal, the first tropical storm to menace the Southeast seaboard this hurricane season, continued to move along the North Carolina coast early Sunday, and was expected to dump several inches in some areas of the ...Video: Tropical Storm Cristobal Forms Off Southeast AssociatedPressTropical storm threatens coast Boston Globe Reuters - eFluxMedia - Chicago Tribune - Global Surf Newsall 1,431 news articles

Obama, a mystery to me.

How long is Obama going to be political? and how is he going to be different by still being political? what are his plans? + He is not running as an independent American who is full of hope, vying to change the old Washington way of politic ( that we are told to believe). He is running as a "Democra ...

Steve Baru: Democrat, Independent, or Republican for Moore for Senate 37?

The left-leaning Kansas City Star is confused about the political affiliation of Steve Baru, who is a candidate for State Senate District 37 against Jeff Colyer in the August primary election. Recently the Star's Prime Buzz blog asked about Baru: Republican or Democrat: You make the call. The Star's . ..

Iran's Ahmadinejad says nuclear talks a step forward - Reuters UK

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Iran's Ahmadinejad says nuclear talks a step forwardReuters UK - 1 hour agoTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's president described talks with world powers on the country's disputed nuclear programme as a step forward, the official IRNA news agency said on Sunday.Iran has two-week deadline for nuclear answer AFPIranian president: Holding nuclear talks "step forward" Xinhua Reuters - Los Angeles Times - RIA Novosti - PRESS TVall 2,939 news articles

Expert advice on preparing to run your own business (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Deanna Netti Cahill, owner of Brow Diva in Pittsford, discusses why it's important to work for someone else before launching your own business. Read more of this story...

South Africa honors Mandela at 90th birthday party - Chicago Sun-Times

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South Africa honors Mandela at 90th birthday partyChicago Sun-Times - 2 hours agoBY AP QUNU, South Africa -- Presidents, village elders and African royalty honored Nelson Mandela at his 90th birthday celebration Saturday on his rural homestead in Qunu, where he herded cattle in the hills as a boy.Dignitaries attend grand party for Mandela's 90th The Associated PressWell-wishers mark Mandela's 90th Aljazeera.net AFP - guardian.co.uk - United Press International - Detroit Free Pressall 2,213 news articles

Docu-Drama: A war of words over Yahoo fate (San Jose Mercury News)

In a memo to his senior executives, Yahoo Chief Executive Jerry Yang warned that although the last few "months and weeks" have been challenging, "the waters are not likely to calm before our stockholder meeting on August 1.

Decatur man takes his hobby to new heights (Decatur Daily Democrat)

By KRISTIN BARON Radio controlled vehicles— cars, boats and airplanes —have been around for years, and are a common pastime for hobbyists, young and old alike.

Yahoo board wins one big vote (Tacoma News Tribune)

SAN FRANCISCO – One of Yahoo Inc.'s largest shareholders is supporting the re-election of the Internet company's incumbent board, delivering a significant blow to an attempted coup being led by activist investor Carl Icahn.

Anger on left: Obama shifts to the center - San Jose Mercury News

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Anger on left: Obama shifts to the centerSan Jose Mercury News - 2 hours agoBy Frank Davies WASHINGTON - Liberal activists are blasting Barack Obama for shifting toward the center on a variety of issues, creating a tension that poses risks for his candidacy.Obama's paid staff dwarfing McCain's Boston GlobeMcCain raises money in Hamptons Newsday Fort Worth Star Telegram - San Francisco Chronicle - Houston Chronicle - Philadelphia Inquirerall 2,094 news articles

Carl Edwards wins NASCAR Nationwide Series Dodge Dealers 250 -...

Carl Edwards wins NASCAR Nationwide Series Dodge Dealers 250Belleville News Democrat, USA - 28 minutes agoEdwards, 28, who drives for Roush Fenway...

Resilient Cards rally for win - Belleville News Democrat

Resilient Cards rally for winBelleville News Democrat, USA - 27 minutes agoThe concoction that was brewing Saturday afternoon was not a favorable

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Ledger's role reminds us of dark loss - Fresno Bee (subscription) Ledger's role reminds us of dark loss Fresn o Bee (subscription), CA - 11 minutes ago In an age of viral video and breathless blogging, his performance is already being touted as a sure Oscar winner. Indeed, when Ledger first revea ...

Missouri AG candidate's contribution shunned by fellow Democrat

(Legal Newsline)-A Missouri candidate for the state Legislature says he has returned a $300 contribution from fellow Democrat state Sen. Chris Koster, who's running for attorney general. Dr. Vernon (Doc) Harlan of St. ...

A Talk with Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrat Leader

The Catch21 team has a casual chat with Nick Clegg, the Lib Dem leader, on a range of topics from the current economic crisis to faith schools.

Will Obama's trip boost his chances? - Baltimore Sun

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Will Obama's trip boost his chances?Baltimore Sun - 3 hours agoTo hear some of the talk, Barack Obama's overseas campaign swing is risky political business. The idea that there's a lot at stake in his trip to Europe and the Middle East is likely to get amped over the next few days.Obama Abroad NewsweekCandidates cringe at aides' gaffes Arizona Republic Allentown Morning Call - Philadelphia In quirer - The State - CBS Newsall 382 news articles

Angels, and their fans, are making some noise - Los Angeles Times

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Angels, and their fans, are making some noiseLos Angeles Times - 4 hours agoOutfielder Reggie Willits provided a key sacrifice bunt during the Angels' four-run seventh inning. Francisco Rodriguez wins key matchup with Manny Ramirez as Angels beat Red Sox for second straight game and fourth time in five meetings this year, ...Help wanted Boston GlobeRed Sox Drop Second Straight To Angels Hartford Courant Boston Herald - Sports Network - International Herald Tribune - The Associated Pressall 625 news articles

Bridget Sloan gets final spot on US gymnastics team - Los Angeles Times

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Bridget Sloan gets final spot on US gymnastics teamLos Angeles Times - 4 hours agoDavid J. Phillip / AP A pair of 16-year-old gymnasts, Bridget Sloan, left, and Samantha Peszek, earned spots on the US women's gymnastics team.4 Gymnasts Named to Round Out US Women's Team New York TimesSloan vaults into final spot on US gymnastics team USA Today Dallas Morning News - The Associated Press - Sports Network - Houston Chronicleall 504 news articles

Freddie Mac Considers Selling Shares; Microsoft in Talks With AOL - Wall Street Journal

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Freddie Mac Considers Sell ing Shares; Microsoft in Talks With AOLWall Street Journal - 4 hours agoMortgage Rescue: Troubled mortgage giant Freddie Mac considers selling up to $10 billion in new shares as the Securities and Exchange Commission weighs a curb on short selling Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae stock.Freddie Mac Paves Way For Major Stock Sale Washington PostFreddie Mac secures SEC registration Financial Times CFO.com Magazine - San Francisco Chronicle - Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Taipei Timesall 405 news articles

NYC chain restaurants posting calories on menus - Reuters

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NYC chain restaurants posting calories on menusReuters - 4 hours agoBy Edith Honan NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new rule requiring New York chain restaurants to post calorie information on their menus took effect on Friday, marking a first for a US city.Video: NYC Restaurant Chains Post Calorie Info AssociatedPressNew Yorkers Start Counting Calories As Of Friday eFluxMedia The Associated Press - RedOrbit - Blogger News Network - Washington Postall 444 news articles

Missouri AG candidate's contribution shunned by fellow Democrat

(Legal Newsline)-A Missouri candidate for the state Legislature says he has returned a $300 contribution from fellow Democrat state Sen.

With gusto, Norman meets stiff challenge - Boston Globe

With gusto, Norman meets stiff challengeBoston Globe - 5 hours agoSOUTHPORT, England - With its century-old foundation holding sturdy in the third round of the 137th British Open, Royal Birkdale refused to give in to yesterday's ferocious winds.Video: Greg Norman Leads British Open After 3 Rounds AssociatedPressBritish Open Alone in the Lead, Norman Looks to Make Golf History New York Times Bloomberg - Chicago Tribune - San Jose Mercury News - Boston Heraldall 3,148 news articles

'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' top TCA Awards - Hollywood Reporter

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'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' top TCA AwardsHollywood Reporter - 5 hours agoBy Barry Garron The nation's TV critics coronated AMC's "Mad Men" Saturday, naming the period drama about advertising execs the program of the year, the outstanding new program and the year's best drama.TV critics are mad about 'Mad Men' New York Daily NewsLive from the TCA Press Tour: '30 Rock,' 'Mad Men' Win Big at TCA ... BuddyTV Variety - Los Angeles Times - Sioux City Journal - Tampa Tribuneall 1,246 news articles

What I Expect Out of a Utah Democrat

I expect that a Democratic Utah official will be responsive to the public.

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Dona for Obama a Hobe Sound Democrat

Dona, Artist, Producer & Publisher endorses Sen. Obama

Pentecostal minister plays key role in Democrat election strategy

The Pentecostal minister organizing the Democrat's national convention defends the party's pro-abortion stance and is considering whether to allow

Heath Ledger: Memories of a Dark Knight and sad sight - New York Daily News

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Heath Ledger: Memories of a Dark Knight and sad sightNew York Daily News - 6 hours agoWe were heading home through Boerum Hill one evening two years ago when my older daughter pointed to a brownstone and said Heath Ledger had moved in there.The Batsuit gets a makeover Los Angeles TimesIs Heath Ledger's Performance Convincing Enough To Win Him the Oscar? eFluxMedia BBC News - Schenectady Gazette - guardian.co.uk - Fort Smith Times Recordall 3,012 news articles

Gore's surprise visit highlights Netroots conference - Austin American-Statesman

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Gore's surprise visit highlights Netroots conferenceAustin American-Statesman - 7 hours agoBy Patrick Beach Name-dropping Al Gore and his call for a switch to clean, renewable energy within 10 years was enough to pull whoops of approval from the 2000 or 3000 marauding liberals gathered for Netroots Nation at the Austin Convention Center on ...Gore downplays official post if Obama wins Denver PostFormer VP talks of global threat as another gathering in Austin ... Houston Chronicle New York Times - The Associated Press - FOXNews - News 8 Austinall 205 news articles

Find a Fugitive

Scott Allen Durbin, 23, Cresson and Ebensburg areas, charges include drunken driving, public drunkenness and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Pwnage jailbreak tool for iPhone OS 2.0 released - Ars Technica

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Pwnage jailbreak tool for iPhone OS 2.0 releasedArs Technica - 8 hours agoBy David Chartier | Published: July 19, 2008 - 10:11PM CT Apple's new iPhone OS and App Store have certainly opened some new doors for iPhones old and new.From the Desk of David Pogue A Candy Store for the iPhone New York TimesApple shows off first China store, divulges retail plans Macworld CrunchGear - CNET News - Apple Insider - eWeekall 324 news articles

Hear the one about Obama? - Financial Times

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Hear the one about Obama?Financial Times - 10 hours agoAs Barack Obama prepared to leave for Europe this week, Americans fretted over why they can't seem to make jokes about him. One explanation is that he's just too wonderful - "not buffoonish in any way", as one tongue-tied comedian put it in a press ...New Yorker cover over the edge, but still not all that much different Naperville SunIdeas & Trends We're Not Laughing at You, or With You New York Times Hartford Courant - Boston Globe - Orlando Sentinel - Newsweekall 2,360 news articles

'The Dark Knight' triumphs: $66.4 million on Friday - Los Angeles Times

'The Dark Knight' triumphs: $66.4 million on FridayLos Angeles Times - 14 hours agoEveryone in Hollywood is shaking their heads in marvel at "The Dark Knight." It looks like the film is headed to a historic opening weekend."Dark Knight" sets opening day record Reuters`Dark Knight' sets box office record with $66.4M The Associated Press E! Online - hellomagazine.com - Wired News - Rott en Tomatoesall 598 news articles

Obama In Afghanistan; Iraqi PM Endorses Obama Plan Of Withdrawal

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told a German magazine he supported prospective US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's proposal that US troops should leave Iraq within 16 months. In an interview with Der Spiegel ...

Yahoo vs. Icahn to be epic power struggle (San Francisco Chronicle)

Yahoo Inc.'s board won the support of a major shareholder on Friday, providing a much-needed boost to the Web portal as it tries to fend off an attempted shakeup by investor activist Carl Icahn. Legg Mason Inc.'s Capital Management unit, which controls 4.4...

Yahoo proxy may come down to battle of big funds - MarketWatch

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Yahoo proxy may come down to battle of big fundsMarketWatch - 19 hours agoBy MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - It looks like the bar room tete-a-tete in Sun Valley, Idaho last week may have helped one of Yahoo Inc.'s biggest institutional shareholders make up his mind.Docu-Drama: A war of words over Yahoo fate SiliconValley.comLegg Mason to back Yahoo's board Financial Times All Things D Blogs - Bizjournals.com - Los Angeles Times - BusinessWeekall 2,427 news articles

Yahoo moves to sell Asian subsidiary (UPI)

TOKYO, July 19 (UPI) -- Yahoo Inc.'s chief executive says he's considering selling the Internet search engine's stake in its Japan-based subsidiary.

The Story Behind San Francisco's Rogue Network Admin - PC World

The Story Behind San Francisco's Rogue Network AdminPC World - 22 hours agoLast Sunday, Terry Childs, a network administrator employed by the City of San Francisco, was arrested and taken into custody, charged with four counts of computer tampering.Who Is the San Francisco Hacker? CRNAnd The Responsibility For The SF Network Blockage Goes To... eFluxMedia InformationWeek - BetaNews - NetworkWorld.com - ABC Newsall 445 news articles