Monday, September 7, 2009

Lupica: Obama not out to brainwash schoolkids

Lupica: Obama not out to brainwash schoolkids


Lupica: Obama not out to brainwash schoolkids

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 02:02 AM PDT

The ones who fear President Obama the most, the ones who hate him the most, should try doing what a lot of schoolchildren will do on Tuesday, as this President tries to inspire them: As a change of pace, maybe they should stop shouting and listen.


Venezuela's Chavez in Venice for Oliver Stone film (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 09:30 AM PDT

Reuters - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Venice on Monday to attend the world premiere of Oliver Stone's documentary about him and his strained relations with the United States.


Milky Way Expected to Survive a Beating (SPACE.com)

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 07:41 AM PDT

SPACE.com - Though the Milky Way is taking a good beating from nearby mini-galaxies that sometimes slam into it, our galaxy is not likely to de destroyed by this process as some scientists had predicted, a new study finds.


UK court convicts 3 of plot to blow up airliners (AP)

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 07:41 AM PDT

AP - Three British Muslims were convicted Monday of plotting to murder thousands by downing at least seven airliners bound for the U.S. and Canada in what was intended as the largest terrorist attack since Sept. 11.


Once In A Lifetime Dinner With Sarah Palin Leads All-Star Charity Auction For Wounded Warriors

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 04:13 PM PDT

Sarah whose son, Track, enlisted in the Army on September 11, 2007, is serving in Iraq. Sarah herself recently returned from a trip to Kosovo visiting her Alaska National Guard troops and Germany visiting wounded warriors.


Giant statues reveal red hat secrets: study

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 12:53 PM PDT

LONDON (AFP) – British archaeologists said Monday they believe they have solved the ancient mystery of how the giant stone statues on Easter Island acquired distinctive red hats.


New frugality is the new normal, by necessity (AP)

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 10:47 AM PDT

A year after "shop 'til you drop" stopped, the nation fixates on this question: Will consumer spending ever return to pre-recession levels?


Punished for wearing pants

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 05:55 AM PDT

Lubna Hussein faced a lashing for violating Sudan's decency laws.


Samurai Mind Training for Modern American Warriors

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 01:47 AM PDT

Not long ago at Fort Bragg, N.C., the country's largest military base, seven soldiers sat in a semi-circle, lights dimmed, eyes closed, two fingertips lightly pressed beneath their belly buttons to activate their "core."


Mark McEwen loses medical negligence lawsuit (AP)

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 11:35 AM PDT

AP - Former CBS "Early Show" personality Mark McEwen is moving on with his life after a massive stroke nearly four years ago that abruptly ended his TV career. He's written a book about his experiences and is trying to raise awareness about stroke warning signs and recovery.


Nutt: Ole Miss players sick with flu-like symptoms

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 01:12 PM PDT

As many as 12 Mississippi players could miss practice because of flu-like symptoms. Coach Houston Nutt said Monday that affected players are being tested for swine flu. Whatever strain it is, it's passing through the team quickly. Symptoms include vomiting and fever. Nutt says several players were throwing up during Sunday's 45-14 win over Memphis.


U.N. agency: Nuclear 'stalemate' with Iran

Posted: 06 Sep 2009 05:50 PM PDT

The U.N. nuclear watchdog is locked in a "stalemate" with Iran over the country's suspect nuclear program, the agency's chief ...


Buzz over teen's shoes, win

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 02:58 PM PDT

Melanie Oudin continues her magical run in the U.S. Open, while wearing nifty shoes.


Giants think Woodson spilling secrets to Redskins (AP)

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 12:10 PM PDT

There's nothing like adding a little intrigue, secrecy, and skullduggery to a season-opening contest between two longtime NFC East rivals, the New York Giants and Washington Redskins. The Redskins' signing of former Giants quarterback Andre' Woodson to their practice squad on Sunday has New York coach Tom Coughlin and players thinking the move is as sinister as a twist in a Tom Clancy...


Robert Pattinson couldn't get a date before Twilight

Posted: 07 Sep 2009 12:56 AM PDT

Melbourne (ANI): Robert Pattinson might be one of Hollywood's most desirable men, but he used to have trouble when it came to the opposite sex. The 'Twilight' star has revealed that he hasn't had that much luck when it comes to


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