Archive for February 2, 2010
Oscars
Feb 2nd
Twitter Activity Snapshot for Oscars
- –District 9– benoem vir vier Oscars http://bit.ly/9lan30
- Biggest problem most people have with predicting major Oscars is trying to run number games, trends, tainted by personal likes/dislikes…
- RT @mj16: if Taylor Swift won Album of the Year, Avatar is winning Picture of the Year at the Oscars #suchislife: … http://bit.ly/aQmi2n
- ‘Avatar’ and ‘Hurt Locker’ lead Oscars race – http://fwix.com/article/62_438560ed12
- So sad that ARR’s Couples Retreat didnt get nominated for the Oscars
- Save Japan Dolphins: "The Cove" Goes to the Oscars: Stevens, and all the team at the Oceanic Preservation Society…. http://bit.ly/cFqZwW
- Oscars nominations 2010: Despite best picture expansion, new … http://bit.ly/cZ9COx
- my winners- up as the best animation and the cove as the best documentary. avatar in most of the technical criterias #oscars #movies
- There are 45 movies/documentaries/shorts that I have to watch before March 7th (the Oscars) so that I can… http://tumblr.com/x8763bqlq
Quinn
Feb 2nd
Dress to impress, enjoy Super Bowel XLIV Weekend. Quinn has added a sleek new line of Sport ware to its online store. These items are fan favorites at concerts and shows. More
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- @chicagostyle who did you have– Quinn or Hynes
- AP – Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has declared victory in the state’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, even though his… http://bit.ly/b5zGPj
- Hynes gave a preemptive "count ALL the votes" speech followed by Quinn confidently declaring victory. It was an ugly race before tonight…
- @petertravers time and time again the dynamic between Terry o’quinn and Michael Emerson provides the most compelling moments in the show.
- RT @kmoxnews: Quinn declares victory, Hynes says hold it: CHICAGO, Il. – Illinois Governor Pat Quinn declared victo… http://bit.ly/bVdfZF
- On the Dem side, incumbent Pat Quinn leads Comptroller Dan Hynes 50.3%-49.7% or 442,543-437,161, margin of 5382 votes.
- How can Quinn declare victory with less than 5000 votes separating the candidates– #election
- Watching Nightline, they’re grouping 2 kinds of people, ‘those who know Terry O’Quinn & those who dont.’ Who are those people– Poor souls.
- @nicciwrite :everybody roots 4 da underdog,even a blax 1 plus we all overpay 4 trash meaning if brady quinn can start so can Vick=$
Alexi Giannoulias
Feb 2nd
View shocking news & videos about Alexi Giannoulias Here! More
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Alexi Giannoulias: Broadway Bank ‘Changed Sharply’ Under His Tenure, Reports Chicago News Coop
After law school, Mr. Giannoulias went to work full-time at the bank in 2002. He quickly became a senior loan officer and then a vice president. Whether merely by coincidence, or because of the ambition and aggressiveness of its well-pedigreed new junior executive, the bank’s profile changed sharply between then and when Mr. Giannoulias resigned after winning the race for state treasurer in…
Take Action | Alexi Giannoulias | Democrat for U.S. Senate
Have you RSVP’d for our GOTV rally– http://www.alexiforillinois.com/GOTVrally #ilsen
Take Action | Alexi Giannoulias | Democrat for U.S. Senate
Have you RSVP’d for our GOTV rally– http://www.alexiforillinois.com/GOTVrally #ilsen
Jacob Meister Drops Out Of Senate Race, Endorses Alexi Giannoulias
Jacob Meister officially left the U.S. Senate race on Sunday, endorsing Illinois State Treasurer and primary front-runner Alexi Giannoulias.Meister was the first openly gay Senate candidate in Illinois history. Giannoulias has been a strong supporter of LGBT rights throughout the campaign, and Meister’s decision to support him was not unrelated.Chicago Pride quotes Meister saying, "As I make way…
Republican Mark Kirk wins chance to try to take Obama’s old Senate seat away … – Mark Kirk
Feb 2nd
Kirk is definitely not a Tea Party candidate and may not be an attractive candidate to orthodox conservatives. Keep Reading
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Mark Kirk: Wrong for Illinois, Wrong for America
We need principled leadership in Washington, leadership that will stand up to the Democrats– radical agenda and not be another pawn in Harry Reid’s army. I want a Senator I can count on. I cannot count on Mark Kirk, and neither should you. Please vote Patrick Hughes on Feb. 2. If Massachusetts can do it, so can we.
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Chicago News Bench: Mark Kirk Afraid to Debate Patrick Hughes– (Yep)
January 30, 2010 – Patrick Hughes is running for the U.S. Senate against Congressman Mark Kirk. Both are Republicans, but only Hughes is a true conservative. Kirk has been widely derided as a RINO, especially for his yes vote on Cap and Trade. Today, with the primary election next Tuesday, February 2, Hughes challenges Kirk to a debate – again. The following is from the Hughes Campaign:In Early…
YouTube – Congressman Mark Kirk of Illinois pretends to read the cap and trade bill HR2454
Congressman Mark Kirk of Illinois pretends to read the cap and trade bill HR2454
Mark Kirk gets some dates – Shenanigans – POLITICO.com
Mark Kirk attends White House luaus w/Obama http://bit.ly/Iav01 @hughesforsenate attends #teaparty s with us #ilsen #tcot
Grammy
Feb 2nd
Kaley Cuoco attends the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards More
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Grammys: Imogen Heap Accepts Award Wearing Twitter Dress
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will air its televised portion tonight at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST, but the non-televised portion of the awards are already streaming live on the web. One of the early social media hat tips in evidence comes from artist Imogen Heap, who accepted an award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical wearing a specially crafted “Twitter Dress.”The dress, which has its own…
Grammys to pit Beyonce against Swift – CNN.com
Los Angeles, California (CNN) — The battle between singers Beyonce and Taylor Swift for the most Grammys may provide the most drama, while appeals for Haiti earthquake relief and a tribute to Michael Jackson could bring the most emotion on Sunday’s Grammy telecast.
YouTube – Lady Gaga Grammy Awards 2010 Performance with Elton John
Lady Gaga Grammy Awards 2010 – Performance with Elton John
YouTube – Lady Gaga and Beyonce’s nasty battle for the 2010 Grammy “Pop Throne”
LaCoacha Gaga Final
Illinois primary election held for governor, US Senate races – Pat Quinn
Feb 2nd
“On Tuesday my opponent’s counting on false, negative ads to win.” More
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Quinn, McKenna hold thin leads in governor’s race – Chicago Daily Herald
Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes headed into Tuesday. Early statewide results reflected that as well. With just 16 percent of the unofficial vote in, …
Looks like Preckwinkle wins; Quinn, McKenna, Alexi ahead – Crain’s Chicago Business (blog)
In the Democratic contest for governor, Pat Quinn is winning the city 124235 to 104627, but trailing very narrowly in suburban Cook. …
Quinn, Giannoulias, McKenna hold slim statewide leads – Crain’s Chicago Business (blog)
On the Democratic side, Gov. Pat Quinn had 302083 to 281424 for Comptroller Dan Hynes. None of the above are, as of yet, claiming victory.
Quinn says he’s cut all the frills from state government – Chicago Tribune (blog)
Pat Quinn said today he's cut all the frills out of state government but more tax money is needed to fund essential services. …
Oscar 2010: Oscar’s 2010 Best Actress: Sandra Bullock The Blind Side
Feb 2nd
La primera cita de los Oscar 2010 se ha cumplido esta mañana en Beverly Hills, California al ser anunciada la lista de todos los candidatos a los Premios de la Academia que este año al igual que se hiciera en 1944 cuenta con 10 nominados dentro de la categoría a Mejor Película y no cinco como desde aquel entonces venía siendo costumbre. Para muchos Read More
News Activity for Oscar 2010
Oscar 2010: OS INDICADOS! | JUDÃO
Não sei que horas são, mas pega 11h38, horário de Brasília, subtraia pelo horário de agora, e aí você tem o exato tempo que falta para que a Academia de Artes e Ciências Cinematográficas, através de Anne Hathaway com carinha de sono, anuncie os indicados ao Oscar 2010! =DPela primeira vez (e já não era sem tempo) eles vão transmitir a cerimônia do anúncio dos indicados — que é…
Omelete РConhe̤a os indicados ao Oscar 2010
a lista com todos os indicados ao Oscar já está no ar. Avatar e Guerra ao Terror lideram com 9 indicacoes cada: http://ow.ly/12YfL
OSCAR 2010: Confira a lista dos indicados da 82ª edição – Cineclick
você vê que dez longas indicados pra melhor filme não foi uma boa ideia, quando o novo de sandra bullock tá entre eles http://migre.me/ivzK
Oscar 2010: “Avatar” e “Guerra ao Terror” lideram indicações – NotÃcias – Famosidades – MSN Entretenimento
indicados ao oscar, http://entretenimento.br.msn.com/famosos/noticias-artigo.aspx–cp-documentid=23379432
Groundhog Day: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil – Punxsutawney Phil
Feb 2nd
The most famous Groundhog in the world has predicted six more weeks of winter . With Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction came some protest by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) over Phil’s treatment. PETA wants the cute …
Punxsutawney Phil: Recent News
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter
The groundhog has spoken. And it’s bad news..
Punxsutawney Phil: 6 more weeks of winter
The world’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged before chilly revelers in western Pennsylvania to see his shadow, meaning winter will last another six weeks..
Punxsutawney Phil: 6 more weeks of winter
The world’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged before chilly revelers in western Pennsylvania to see his shadow, meaning winter will last another six weeks..
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, 6 more weeks of winter
America’s favorite weather-reading rodent predicted six more weeks of winter on today from his Gobbler’s Knob home, which is located near Punxsutawney, Penn. According to American folklore said to be derived from a German tradition, if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of….
Boston Legal Actor Justin Mentell Dies at 27
Feb 2nd
justin-mentell boston legal star dies at 27. Read More
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Boston Legal Actor Dies. A 2001 Waukegan High School graduate who appeared in 16 episodes of the ABC television series
Justin Mentell Boston Legal Died at 27
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Former ‘Boston Legal’ Actor Dies in Crash
Former ‘Boston Legal’ actor killed in Wisconsin when his SUV goes down embankment, hits trees.
Retraction of Paper Linking a Vaccine to Autism
Feb 2nd
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Autism’s dicredited prophet is discredited again – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
… the British gastroenterologist who was the first to suggest the link between the MMR vaccine, autism and bowel disorders in children, has been formally …
Journal retracts paper linking MMR, autism – ABC Online
A rise in parents' refusal to have their children vaccinated because of fears of links to autism has caused a rise in measles cases in the United States and …
The Lancet retracts 12-year-old paper linking vaccine and autism – Macleans.ca
The Lancet medical journal has formally retracted a 12-year-old paper that caused a battle over the links between a childhood vaccine and autism, …
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News – UPI.com
2 (UPI) — The Lancet, a British medical journal, retracted a 1998 study that linked the childhood measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism. …
