Posts Tagged ‘Read’

February 16 2010

Video: Clinton asked about Palin presidency

Feb. 16: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks about American politics, including whether she would leave the U.S. if Sarah Palin became president, at town hall-style forum in Saudi Arabia.  (Other)Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks about American politics, including whether she would leave the U.S. if Sarah Palin became president, at town hall-style forum in Saudi Arabia. (Other)



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February 16 2010

Video: Attack over tomato leaves man with broken neck

Feb. 16: A Miami Beach man is recuperating after a fight over a tomato nearly killed him. WTVJ's Jeff Burnside reports.  (NBC News Channel)A Miami Beach man is recuperating after a fight over a tomato nearly killed him. WTVJ’s Jeff Burnside reports. (NBC News Channel)



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February 10 2010

Leslie Griffith: Saint Sara at the Bully Pulpit — Never Underestimate a Beauty Queen

Reporters used to laugh when beauty contestants began saying they wanted to someday be television “anchorwomen.” They did not say “reporters.” They wanted the lights! They wanted the camera! They wanted the action and attention that comes with “anchoring.”

No one is laughing now, except for those former beauty queens occupying those chairs. Most are smart enough to take the catapulting beauty queen experience off their resumes. Consider this: would you be willing to don a bikini, stiletto heels and tape your body into perkiness just to parade in front of lusty crowds fawning for attention?



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February 10 2010

Lil Wayne sentence postponed for dental surgery

Lil Wayne has gotten a temporary reprieve from jail for dental surgery. His sentencing in a NYC gun case was postponed Tuesday and his lawyer says Wayne needs to finish a string of recent surgeries for a dental problem before he goes to jail. (Feb. 9)



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February 10 2010

AP sources: FAA eyes hefty fines for American (AP)

AP – The Federal Aviation Administration is close to wrapping up a two-year investigation of safety violations at American Airlines that could result in one of the largest fines in the agency’s history, according to government and industry officials familiar with the investigation.



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February 10 2010

Google Maps for Android Get Buzz Support

GMAIL USERS: You can now follow Mashable’s official Google Buzz profile here: http://www.google.com/profiles/mashable

Wow, things really are rolling out fast. After announcing their breakthrough new Gmail feature, Google Buzz, Google is making sure that everything else they do is buzzed (or at least buzzable). Google Buzz for Mobile is already available at if you visit http://buzz.google.com on your iPhone or Android device, but now other mobile apps are getting Buzz support.

First in line is Google Maps 4.0 for Android, which now also supports Buzz. We already wrote quite a bit about the location implications of Buzz, but if you’re an Android owner, please let us know how this new feature is working for you.

Tags: android, google buzz, Google Maps



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February 10 2010

Muppets + Digg + YouTube Commenters = FIRE! [VIDEO]

The Muppets are rapidly becoming socially savvy, and the result is one burnt muppet.

First they stormed YouTube with the Muppet rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody in 1080p. Then they followed that up with an iPhone app and more videos, most of which have become viral sensations.

Now the Muppets, specifically Beaker, Statler, and Waldorf, are taking on YouTube commenters and Diggers with their latest clip, “Beaker’s Ballad,” which is well on its way to becoming a top YouTube video.

The clip pays homage to Internet speak, harsh and angry YouTube commenters, and Digg bait, all while Beaker sings out his ballad. Oh, and a house gets lit on fire.

Enjoy:

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Tags: digg, fire, Muppet, muppets, viral video, youtube




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February 10 2010

Genes Play Role in Prognosis With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers (HealthDay)

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) — U.S. scientists have
discovered there are genetic profiles that play a part in prognosis with
non-small cell lung cancers, and those profiles differ depending on the
age and gender of the patient.



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February 10 2010

Pa. ex-aide discusses sex life in corruption trial (AP)

AP – The intimate details of the sex life of a former state legislative aide became fodder for the jury in a public corruption trial Tuesday as he explained that his affair with an aide ended prematurely because he struggled to perform sexually.



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