Archive for January 20, 2010
Cindy Mccain
Jan 20th
I really don–t want to get into a political policy discussion, but I note that the newly elected Senator from Massachusetts is pro-choice (among other liberal social policies; even supports a national health care plan). Now, Cindy McCain has come out in favor of gay marriage in California Read More
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Cindy McCain NOH8 PHOTO: McCain Joins Project Protesting Prop 8
Cindy McCain poses for anti-prop 8 campaign NOH8 http://bit.ly/7dF6Lv
Cindy McCain Backs Gay Marriage — Political Wire
Sen. John McCain’s wife Cindy McCain “is the newest face of a pro-gay marriage campaign,” CBS News reports.”Posing with tape over her mouth and a “NOH8″ logo on her face, Cindy McCain was photographed for the NOH8 Campaign, which protests Proposition 8, the California proposition passed in 2008 banning same-sex marriage. The proposition is currently being challenged in federal court.”
Cindy McCain Poses for NOH8 | News | Advocate.com
Cindy McCain is showing her support for marriage equality by posing for the NOH8 Campaign, which has photographed thousands of subjects with duct tape over their mouths since California’s passage of Proposition 8 in 2008.
Cindy McCain Joins Pro Gay Marriage Forces – cbs2.com
Yay, Cindy McCain! http://tinyurl.com/yll9mtn
Ivanovic: Dulko beats Ivanovic in second round
Jan 20th
TennisEarth.com – As Novak Djokovic and Nikolay Davydenko continued solid form at the year’s first Grand Slam, Serbian Ana Ivanovic bit dust and bowed out of the event.
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Ivanovic ousted in Australian Open thriller
Ana Ivanovic was ousted from the Australian Open in the second round by Argentina’s Gisela Dulko, losing in a three-set thriller..
Djokovic advances, Ivanovic ousted Down Under
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Back on the court where he won his only Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic overcame an early struggle against a journeyman Swiss player before advancing to the third round of the Australian Open..
Serena, Ivanovic advance to second round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was more subdued in her first Grand Slam match since her outburst at the U.S. Open..
Ivanovic wins opener at Australian Open
Ana Ivanovic, hoping to rediscover the form that helped her reach two Grand Slam finals in 2008, beat Shenay Perry 6-2, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Tuesday..
Tornado
Jan 20th
As a storm slammed into southern California, dumping heavy rain and snow across the region and leaving thousands of homes without power, a rare tornado warning Continue
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Update:Tornado Warning Santa Clara
Update:Tornado Warning Santa Clara
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Heavy California storms force hundreds to flee – Reuters
On Tuesday, the weather service issued tornado warnings for parts of Los Angeles and Orange County, a rare development for normally sunny Southern …
Tornadoes aren’t just for Kansas – Los Angeles Times
With forecasters saying tornadoes are a possibility Thursday, some are wondering how unusual such weather conditions are. …
Latest storm brings traffic nightmare, more flooding to LA – Los Angeles Times
Forecasters say the strongest drenching could occur Thursday, with up to 3 inches of rain and the possible return of tornado-like conditions. …
Obama Banks: Obama to Propose Limits on Risks Taken by Banks
Jan 20th
Obama Banks: Breaking News Updates
Obama To Propose New Limits On Banks, Revive ‘Spirit Of Glass Steagall’
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday is expected to propose new limits on the size and risk taken by the country’s biggest banks, marking the administration’s latest assault on Wall Street in what could mark a return — at least in spirit — to some of the curbs on finance put in place during the Great Depression, according to congressional sources and administration officials..
Financial Times: If Obama Trust-Busted The Banks
America’s top bankers ought not to lose too much sleep over the planned levy on US financial institutions. What should keep them up at night is what else could happen if the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress make a strategic decision to take on the big banks in midterm election year. More on Banks.
Obama Tells Banks: ‘We Want Our Money Back’
Obama tells banks they should pay a new tax to recoup the cost of bailing out foundering firms..
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Why the Bank Tax Has a Chance – Wall Street Journal
The proposed tax on banks is one Obama initiative likely to survive this week's Boston Massacre. Beating up on banks is one of the few …
China Government: Foundation For Economy’s Recovery Firming – China Economy
Jan 20th
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Breaking News for China Economy
China on Path to Become Second-Largest Economy
If China keeps up a 8.7 growth rate, it will likely replace Japan as the world’s second-largest economy this year..
China as World’s No. 2 Economy Within Reach
China beat its 2009 growth target after a blistering performance in the fourth quarter..
China ‘is second largest’ economy
China’s economy grew by 8.7% in 2009, likely making it the world’s second largest economy behind that of the US..
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What the White House’s Gibbs said today about Scott Brown, Martha Coakley and …
Jan 20th
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Latest News: Haiti Earthquake Today
Haiti earthquake updates: live blog
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake today added to the problems of delivering aid to Haiti. Follow live updates.1.00pm: “Big aftershock woke us all up early. Everyone was gathering outside,” wrote Oxfam aid worker Louis Belanger on Twitter (which seems to be working again).Sarah from Christian Aid tweeted: “jst felt anthr tremor in tent. Wrst since got here. earth moving. particularly scary 4 those who lived through big quake.”12.51pm: “With Twitter currently being flaky, many users have turned to Facebook to point out the news [of the aftershock/earthquake] and express their support,” Mashable reports.The UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee, for example, put out this: In the middle of an extremely challenging aid operation where many survivors are already terrified of aftershocks the news of today’s tremors are of grave concern.
Haiti hit by second strong earthquake measuring 6.1
Earthquake measuring 6.1 hits Haiti as country reels from devastation eight days agoA second strong earthquake hit Haiti today, waking people from their beds and sending others running into the streets in panic.The US Geological Survey said the quake measured 6.1, and hit a country already ravaged by an earthquake eight days ago.It came amid rising frustration from one aid agency about the delay in getting lifesaving supplies into Haiti, with doctors saying they are having to buy their own saws to carry out amputations. Another agency estimates 20,000 people are dying every day who could be saved by surgery.The quake was centred 26 miles north-west of Jacmel, and the US Geological Survey said it struck at a depth of 13.7 miles.Ed Pilkington, the Guardian correspondent in Port-au-Prince, 35 miles from the epicentre, said this morning’s quake was strong enough to be felt in the Haitian capital.Pilkington tweeted: “just been woken by my bed shaking in #Haiti. another after shock.”The tremor caused panic and the Associated Press said “wails of terror” could be heard from people as they fled buildings already left in ruins by last week’s quake. It was not immediately possible to assess what additional damage the new quake may have caused.The UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee said: “The news of today’s tremors are of grave concern. We are assessing the impact of the aftershock with our field staff to see if there has been further large-scale disruption to survivors and aid operations.”Aid worker Tara Livesay said the aftershock lasted for 15 seconds: “All of a sudden the house was rocking. It was the strongest aftershock we’ve felt yet.
Twitter Activity Snapshot
- TechBlogs Today Post:: NBA League Pass gives Android users free throws and free trials http://techblogstoday.com/archives/14899
- Good news and bad news from Dartmouth: There’s good news and bad news from Dartmouth today. First, the good news…. http://bit.ly/4xenAA
- @AshlieCL I WASNT N2 IT EITHER BUT I JUST DECIDED 2 WATCH IT TODAY… I THOUGHT I WAS THE LAST BLACK PERSON 2 WATCH IT BUT I C I WASNT ALONE
- Morning, i cant believe i woke up so early in the morning today, 0600am for someone not going anywhere on a beautiful rainy day
- @juni0r92 well my secret is that i only sleep for like 5 hours then at like 3pm i have a nice nap
but today was at 7.30pm 
it was a … - Today things seem to be converging positively and nicely.
- Almost had to go outside today but somehow managed to avoid it; starting to get cabin fever
Ayla Brown American Idol Contestant and Daughter of Scott Brown
Jan 20th
A misogynostic kick-off for the Republican’s Senate career. Massachusetts Senator-elect Scott Brown embarrasses his daughters at his acceptance speech with his crude joke at their expense. More
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Glenn Beck Slams Scott Brown Over ‘Available’ Daughters Comment: ‘This One Could End With A Dead Intern’ (VIDEO)
RT @huffingtonpost Glenn Beck Slams Scott Brown Over ‘Available’ Daughters Comment: ‘This One Could End With A Dead In… http://is.gd/6GhHr
Daughters survive Haiti quake, but Nashville family still waits – CNN.com
(CNN) — Mike and Missy Wilson sat in a meeting late Tuesday afternoon, planning a ministry trip to Haiti when they were interrupted by a text message. A co-worker read the news: a powerful earthquake had just struck the Caribbean country.
44 – Brown calls his daughters ‘available’ after win
Republican Scott Brown celebrated with his campaign supporters late Tuesday after his victory in the Massachusetts special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat once occupied by Ted Kennedy. In his victory remarks, Brown thanked his daughters Ayla and Arianna for their help in the campaign, adding the daughters’ “availability” to the crowd in Boston. Watch the comments below, courtesy of FOX25:
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Witness: Mother had gift cards on her mind the day after daughter’s death – Boston Globe
Just 24 hours earlier, their youngest daughter, Rebecca, had been found dead lying next to her parents' bed in what prosecutors say was from an overdose of …
Glenn Beck
Jan 20th
Read the show transcript! Glenn Beck has three daughters, and he can’t believe what Scott Brown said about Arianna and Ayla Brown last night – and then made it worse. Read More
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Glenn Beck on Brown: ‘This Could End w/ a Dead Intern’ watch!
–I want a chastity belt on this man,– he said, after mentioning Brown’s Cosmo spread. –I want his every move watched…
Glenn Beck turns on Scott Brown already
As Steve Krakauer of Mediaite points out, Glenn Beck’s radio show is the Wild West compared to the relative tameness of his Fox News television program. I want a chastity belt on this man. I want his every move watched in Washington. I don’t trust this guy. This one could end with a dead intern. I’m just saying. It could end with a dead intern.
Pat Robertson Outs Glenn Beck for Being Super Fag
In a surprise turn of events Pat Robertson has decided to turn against famous neo-con Glenn Beck. Funny satire.
Thomas Frank vs. Glenn Beck’s Gold
If you’re a Democrat worried about tidings of a right-wing resurgence, never fear–The Wall Street Journal’s Thomas Frank has a plan. Here it is: the Obama administration should “sell lots of gold.”
Tornado Warning
Jan 20th
Update:Tornado Warning Santa Clara Continue
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Tornado warning issued for parts of L.A. as big storm moves in | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the South Los Angeles, Long Beach and Whittier areas as a powerful new storm moves ashore. The warning is expected to be in place for at least 45 minutes. Radar shows heavy rain falling in Long Beach, with the storm moving in at 35 mph to the northeast. There were also reports of thunder and lightning across the region. Forecasters…
Tornado Warning Issued in South Bay | NBC Bay Area
Tornado warning issued for So. Santa Clara County, south of San Francisco, Calif. http://bit.ly/73QEMp
Bay Area weather: Tornado Warning issued for Santa Clara County – 1/20/10 – San Francisco News – abc7news.com
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Santa Clara County. http://bit.ly/4SpH3f
Tornado Warning for Long Beach, Whittier Until 1:15 pm – LAist
From the National Weather Service: TORNADO WARNING FOR… SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA… THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF LONG BEACH…* UNTIL 115 PM PST* AT 1232 PM PST…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO 16 MILES SOUTHWEST OF LONG BEACH…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH.* OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING…
Starbucks Growth Revives, Perked by Via – Starbucks
Jan 20th
Coffee chain giant Starbucks is continuing to turn its fortunes around as it sees its latest quarterly profits more than triple. More
Recent Twitter Posts on Starbucks
- RT @DanielPink: RT @pkedrosky: Starbucks posts first quarterly same-store sales increase in two years. Recession done like latte– http:/ …
- Starbucks finishing this paper.
- RT @RenataDelCarmen: RT @toryburch: I just saw the powerful video @Wyclef made with @Starbucks for the @RedCross and #Haiti. http://bit. …
- at starbucks talkin to my honey about school. and enjoying my unsweet black ice tea.
- Yeah!!! al Starbucks!!!!!
- Packin for NY in the mood to listen 2 frank sinatra.. All I need is a starbucks lol
- Got a steamed lemon and honey tea specially made for me and my sore throat from @Starbucks. Made me feel kinda special…
- random guy walks into Starbucks where I am enjoying a cup of tea and offers horoscopes for $10 for 10 minutes… Only in SF…
- @chockwit @barnsisnoble kate torralba!! i’m going to upload later @ starbucks. hahaha! (i’m so desperada and addict!)
