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Walsh: Sun-Times Story a “Hit Piece”
AP Photo/Harry Hamburg 8th District Rep. Joe Walsh responded to yesterday's Sun-Times story that he owes his ex-wife over $100,000 in child support by channeling his inner Axl Rose and saying the Bright One was out ta get him. Walsh tried to spin the story to multiple media outlets as as further proof that he … Continue reading
Grover Norquist tips his hat to Harry Reid’s plan
Anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist has found something to like in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s plan to raise the debt ceiling. “Harry Reid’s proposal does not raise taxes,” Norquist said in an interview late Monday with CNN’s Piers Morgan. Continue Reading Norquist was skeptical about some of the savings Reid cites in his proposal, but … Continue reading
Heat wave taxes the nation’s power grid
The heat wave is straining the nation's power grid, but one utility official says it plans years in advance for such events. STORY HIGHLIGHTS The U.S. heat wave is affecting 150 million Americans A mid-Atlantic power grid predicted a peak demand of under 149,000 megawatts The demand has surpassed 150,000 megawatts (CNN) -- The heat … Continue reading
Hefner: No Casey Anthony in Playboy
As Casey Anthony moves on from her trial acquittal, some are asking the Playboy mogul if the controversial woman will appear in his magazine anytime soon. Not a chance, according to Hefner. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Hefner told CNN's Piers Morgan that Anthony would not be extended any kind of offer from Playboy. "It … Continue reading
What’s this Spotify thing all about?
Spotify works kind of like iTunes, but you stream songs from a "rented" catalog of online music. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Spotify, a European music service, launches in the U.S. The streaming service is available for free, but only with an invitation For $5 a month, you can get an ad-free version $10 a month buys mobile … Continue reading
Was the recession a good thing?
NEW YORK (CNN) -- The Great Recession had many lasting negative effects -- high unemployment, falling home prices, stunted growth -- just to name a few. But the news isn't all bad. The majority of Americans feel that the past few years provided a much-needed financial wake-up call, a new study shows. Eight out of … Continue reading
Man Killed By Grizzly Bear At Yellowstone
(CNN) -- A man was killed by a grizzly bear Wednesday morning at Yellowstone National Park, according to the National Park Service.The visitor was hiking with his wife along the Wapiti Lake trail when he surprised a female bear with her cubs, the park service said in a statement. The bear attacked and fatally wounded … Continue reading
Nancy Grace in Swivet over Casey Anthony Verdict
Nancy Grace, the tendentious HLN host who has covered the Casey Anthony story religiously since Anthony’s 2-year-old daughter was first reported missing in 2008, was livid at Tuesday’s verdict to acquit Anthony of murder charges. According to the Los Angeles Times, Grace said “the devil is dancing” and “I absolutely cannot believe Caylee’s death has … Continue reading
Barry Manilow’s 15 MINUTES Debuts at #7 on the Billboard Top 200 and #2 on Independent Chart
Press Release Source: STILETTO Entertainment On Wednesday June 22, 2011, 12:48 pm EDT LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAMMY®, Tony®, and Emmy® Award-winning recording artist Barry Manilow today celebrates the chart success of his new original album 15 MINUTES which entered the Billboard Top 200 at #7. 15 MINUTES is Manilow's 37th charting … Continue reading
Wildlife and Other Creatures Displaced By Mississippi Flooding
As flood waters increase, Wildlife and Other Creatures Displaced by Mississippi Flooding. They are literally fleeing for the hills or higher ground. It will not be an uncommon sight to see wild creatures walking the streets or slithering along for dryer ground, but one must not be tempted to feed or get near them. Deers … Continue reading