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Current News for October 04, 2008

Liberal “strategist” Susan Smith has a scoop! So does the NDP “strategist”!

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:06:54 PDT
Liberal “strategist” Susan Smith has a scoop! So does the NDP “strategist”! Written by Joel Johannesen Read Comments/Make Comments (There's 0 so far) A panel of party strategists was assembled on the government’s CBC Newsworld today, and allowed to drone on about their party leaders regarding the debates. Liberal spokesman and “strategist” Susan Smith (that’s her in the middle in the picture) spent most of her time trying to interrupt others and when mercifully not talking, r

Urinals as Sculptures - 10 Bizarre Toilets (GALLERY)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:47:20 PDT
(TrendHunter.com) This collection of unique urinals includes some of the oddest toilets from around the world. From sharing a toilet to working from one, from public peeing to praying while peeing, the boundaries of many…

WaMu's Demise Raises Concern Among Seattle Nonprofits

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:00:32 PDT
WaMu's Demise Raises Concern Among Seattle Nonprofits PND - Philanthropy News Digest Fri, 10/03/2008 - 23:50 Washington Mutual donated $48.6 million to charity last year, but the bank's recent demise leaves regional nonprofits and community groups scrambling to fill the void....

UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News (UPI)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:13:27 PDT
Report: 'Dancing' winner Helio indicted ... Hasselbeck: I'm not leaving 'The View' ... B'way to salute Newman by dimming lights ... Advance 'HSM3' tix selling fast in England ... News from United Press International.

Why Florida Should be Moved to the Leans Dem Side

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:56:57 PDT
A great analysis of what to make of Florida. Polling numbers, demographics, voter registration and issue trends make this a State that the Dems should win.


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Oregon hospital tells grandpa he’s pregnant

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:57:26 PDT
Computer error caused staff to give 71-year-old man the happy news!

Privacy breach: Facebook stores photos even after deletion

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:01:38 PDT
If you have ever uploaded photos to Facebook, then you should know that Facebook stores your photos on its servers forever, regardless of your choice to delete them. Get this news out. (Not blogspam, no ads + this is the only time this blog will ever be used).

Travel Trendwatching: The Week in Review

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:44:44 PDT
Our short list is all about pop culture travel trends in real-time. It's the best of the week's news, bite-sized. FAME: Our Field Trip to South Africa The Best Theme Parks for Halloween The Amazing Race 13 Also: New Traces of Steve Fossett. LAME: We Miss You, Paul Newman Pirates The Big Boeing Strike Also: Cancelled trips to space.

SportsLink: Falk signs with Wild; Glass returning to Spokane

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:46:44 PDT
My apologies for not posting much this week, it's been rough around here with the layoffs that were announced - and unfortunately my name is on that list. But I want to assure you I will be finishing strong, and I hope to continue covering the Chiefs (either by fighting and keeping my job or by freelancing). Now for the news everyone cares about: Chiefs overage defenseman Justin Falk has signed an entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild and fellow 20-year-old blueliner Trevor Glass has bee

John McCain, Barack Obama offer their VP debate reviews

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:47:44 PDT
The first flush of polls gauging reaction to Thursday's Sarah Palin/Joe Biden debate gave the nod to the latter (check out how all-important independents broke in this survey spotlighted by our colleague Frank James at the Swamp). John McCain, no doubt, is scoffing at such findings -- there was no doubt in his mind what happened in the faceoff. “How about Sarah Palin last night?” he enthused to thousands of supporters packed into an arena today on a college campus in Pueblo, Colo. His crowd

John McCain's Michigan withdrawal means state is abandoned

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:10:23 PDT
McCain is leaving Michigan, all but conceding the electoral votes to Obama. This is good news for Obama, but bad news for Michiganders. Yes, Obama would likely win Michigan anyway, and the residents would be better off with Obama than McCain. However, with no candidates coming around, the people's voices won't be heard between now and Election Day.

Natural Pools: A Green Oasis

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:30:51 PDT
Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean it's too late to think about a trend that's merging the green and the wet: natural pools. A natural pool is a man-made swimming pool that utilizes natural means of cleaning itself. Instead of utilizing chemicals, these pools


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