Rogue pharmacies banking on oxycodone - CBS News Investigates - CBS News

Rogue pharmacies banking on oxycodone - CBS News Investigates - CBS News:

"At age 23, Heather Belleme had a dark secret. For two years, she was addicted to the powerful pain-killer oxycodone.

"I would never think in a million years Heather would abuse drugs, never," says her mother Lisa.

Even though Belleme didn't have a need for oxycodone, she had no problem getting prescriptions from doctors - and getting them filled.

In March, she walked into a Fort Lauderdale pharmacy with a prescription and walked out with 168 pills of oxycodone by paying $700 cash. Four days later she died of an overdose."

This was such a waste...Sadness beyond belief....

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Social Security - Latest News from CBSNews.com - CBS News

Social Security - Latest News from CBSNews.com - CBS News:

"The cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are automatically set each year by an inflation measure that was adopted by Congress back in the 1970s.

To make up for the lack of a COLA, the House will vote in November - after congressional elections - on a bill to provide $250 payments to Social Security recipients, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. But even if Pelosi can get the House to pass the proposal, it faces opposition in the Senate. "

Did AARP mention this? Did anyone? And If I remember correctly its been 4 years since a COLA...

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Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > Jensen Farms Includes IN, LA, and WI in Cantaloupe Recall Notification

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > Jensen Farms Includes IN, LA, and WI in Cantaloupe Recall Notification:

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 29, 2011 - Jensen Farms of Holly, CO is including whole cantaloupes shipped to the states of Indiana, Louisiana and Wisconsin in its September 14th recall notification."

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'Pope' of Illinois Politics Faces Corruption Trial - ABC News

'Pope' of Illinois Politics Faces Corruption Trial - ABC News:

"The enigmatic William Cellini, 76, will step into the limelight Monday when his corruption trial starts. He's accused of trying to shake down the Oscar-winning producer of "Million Dollar Baby" for a campaign contribution to Rod Blagojevich, and his trial is the last in a series stemming from a decade-long investigation of the former Democratic governor.

Blagojevich was convicted at retrial earlier this year of trying to sell or trade President Barack Obama's old Senate seat. Two trials revealed the ex-governor as charismatic and full of braggadocio but lacking discipline. He seemed to bumble his way through his job and now, at 54, is broke and about to be sentenced to prison."

A classic example of what goes around....comes around...

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Yemen Strikes Kill Queens Man Along With Terrorist Who Inspired Times Sq Plot | NBC New York

Yemen Strikes Kill Queens Man Along With Terrorist Who Inspired Times Sq Plot | NBC New York:

" A publisher of an online terror magazine who grew up in Queens and wrote about his pride of being a "traitor" to America was among those killed in Yemen Friday, officials said.

Samir Khan was killed along with the American-born al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was questioned for his ties to 9/11 and was said to have inspired both the Fort Dix, N.J., and Times Square terror plots.

Khan was reportedly born in Saudi Arabia and raised in Queens. He recently lived in North Carolina and edited a jihadi internet magazine.

Al-Awlaki was targeted in the killing, but Khan apparently was not targeted directly. They were killed in a joint CIA-U.S. military strike on their convoy."

Like killing 2 birds with one stone...

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"Advice for Politicians"

"The three most important words in American Politics are Don’t get Caught." Spoken by Martin Sheen in the movie “Echelon Conspiracy“. I thought that is good advice for today’s politicians.

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Birthday”

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Birthday”:

" Its my birthday today…..Actually it’s the day I add to my age because the truth is I am getting older…Its getting tough now to hide my age…I have been lying about my age since the days of Jack Benny. He was 39 till the day he died. Depending on the situation I did that for years. If that is any indication its been a few years for me also. Here is an example. The drinking age was 21 in Connecticut…They were carding me until I was 30. All my life I have been blessed by looking younger. Now, I have to increase that age a few years to sort of look like the age I really am….People will ask me how old I am and when I tell them they don’t believe me….Hell, I don’t believe It…. I hear things like, age is only a number or age is how old or young you feel…My Advice is think young and do the usual things like exercise and diet…But the most important thing is a positive attitude. Never ever be afraid of rejection and smile whether you mean it or not…"

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Florida Teen Murder Suspect Says She's a Vampire | NBC New York

Florida Teen Murder Suspect Says She's a Vampire | NBC New York: 18 year old Stephanie Pistly actually said, "Since I was like 12 every fiber in my body, basically everything, I know this is going to be crazy, but I believe that I'm a vampire and part werewolf."

Can you Imagine what her lawyer is going to say? Something like, "Your Honer she drank all the DNA" you have no case....... Does this kid have parents or are they too busy with their heads buried in the sand?.... The shrink is going to say, "Steph, don't you think that you watch too much TV?"

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Phantom Ray makes first flight

Phantom Ray makes first flight:

"UPDATED MAY 9, 2011: Just eight days after its first flight, Phantom Ray completed its second flight on May 5 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Phantom Ray took off at approximately 12:15 p.m. Pacific. Similar to its first flight on April 27, the autonomous vehicle taxied, flew to 7,500 feet, conducted several maneuvers and landed safely after a 17-minute flight. Phantom Ray seeks to demonstrate advanced technologies."

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$240 million in silver will be salvaged from WWII ship sunk by Nazi torpedo - ABC News

$240 million in silver will be salvaged from WWII ship sunk by Nazi torpedo - ABC News:

"A ship sunk by a Nazi torpedo during WWII may yield $240 million in silver bars and coins, the biggest take ever from beneath the sea. Odyssey Marine Exploration, the U.S. company that will attempt the salvage of the S.S. Gairsoppa , says the wreck is just one of many whose recovery has been made possible by new technology, and made profitable by rising precious metal prices."

Not one word about the dead or lives lost...A sign of the times?

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© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Originally Posted in January 2011”

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Originally Posted in January 2011”

Dick Chaney Posted last January.......Chaney's heart issues....

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Aide: Mayor Wasn't Hiding Poll-Watching Payment | NBC New York

Aide: Mayor Wasn't Hiding Poll-Watching Payment | NBC New York:

"John Haggerty, who had outlined an extensive ballot security plan for Bloomberg campaign leaders. Prosecutors say the operation never materialized, and Haggerty used most of the money instead to buy a house."

This is a joke, right? Ballet security plan! Seriously Who thinks up this crap....This moron bought a house....Honest I didn't make this up......

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7 Arrested in Long Island SAT Cheating Ring | NBC New York

7 Arrested in Long Island SAT Cheating Ring | NBC New York:

"Six students at Great Neck North High School paid Sam Eshaghoff, 19, of Great Neck, to take the SAT for them so they would achieve a higher score.
Eshaghoff, now a student at Emory University and a 2010 Great Neck North graduate, accepted payments of between $1,500 and $2,500 per student, Rice said."

If I said it once, I've said it a million times...You cannot do what the politicians in Washington do......

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Viral Video of the Day: Time-lapse shows pumpkin growing to 1,487 pounds | syracuse.com

Viral Video of the Day: Time-lapse shows pumpkin growing to 1,487 pounds | syracuse.com:

"According to NBC, the top three contestants got cash prizes equal to $1 per pound of their pumpkins' weight. Desrosiers' pumpkin weighed in at 1487.5 pounds."

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Very interesting...

Celebrity Hookups | NBC New York

Celebrity Hookups | NBC New York:

Lots a great pictures VIA NBC...........

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"My Life in a Nutshell"

"My Life in a Nutshell":

“The Dreaded Six Month Doctors Appointment”
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Fugitive NJ Hijacker Caught Overseas After 41 Years on the Run | NBC New York

Fugitive NJ Hijacker Caught Overseas After 41 Years on the Run | NBC New York:

"Decades ago, Wright was in a New Jersey prison, serving a 30-year sentence for the 1962 robbing and killing of a war hero he had gunned down at an Esso gas station in Farmingdale, N.J. World War II Bronze Star recipient Walter Paterson was killed for the $70 in his pocket.
In August 1970, Wright and two others escaped from the Leesburg, N.J. facility, stole the warden's car and headed to Atlantic City. From there they went to Detroit, where they joined up with the Black Liberation Army. He lived under an alias, working part-time as a model to pay bills"

Huh, part-time model? Now the State has to pay for his retirement???

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Man Impersonated War Hero: Cops | NBC Connecticut

Man Impersonated War Hero: Cops | NBC Connecticut:

"For months, police worked on the case and identified Edward Jones Jr., 54, Rynkowsky's uncle, as a suspect. They said he used the documents stolen during the burglary to impersonate the Rynkowsky and steal about $7,000 from his bank account and charge about $8,000 to a credit card Jones received in the victim’s name."

I could call this moron names but he is not worth it...

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Federal judge delays Blagojevich sentencing - chicagotribune.com

Federal judge delays Blagojevich sentencing - chicagotribune.com:

"Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s sentencing next month on his sweeping corruption charges has been postponed, according to a court order Monday."

OMG! This sounds like there is something dirty in the wind...Wait! This is Illinois politics....The State with the most corrupt system and dirtiest politicians in the country....

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It's Official: Peyton Manning Out for Season | NBC New York

It's Official: Peyton Manning Out for Season | NBC New York:

"The game's highest-paid player just signed a $90 million dollar contract...He hoped to make it back after undergoing surgery on his neck, but team owner Jim Irsay announced at a breakfast meeting with Super Bowl donors Monday that Manning will miss the entire season, according to WISH-TV in Indianapolis."

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Michael Vick Press Conference after loss to New York Giants

Aw poor guy...Someone should remind him the big guys play this game...

Best. Keyboard player. Ever

OK check this out...I've had this on my UTube site for a long time.

She is good....

Happy Birthday, Heather Locklear: 'Melrose Place' Star Turns 50 (PHOTOS)

Happy Birthday, Heather Locklear: 'Melrose Place' Star Turns 50 (PHOTOS):

"Heather Locklear hit a major milestone Sunday -- she turned 50!
Locklear is looking pretty good these days, if you ask us. And hitting the big 5-0 hasn't been the only major moment in the actress' life recently.
She and her former "Melrose Place" co-star Jack Wagner announced their engagement last month after dating since 2007.
Take a trip down memory lane"

Great pictures.................

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NFL Scores Week 3, Giants Vs. Eagles: New York Knocks Out Michael Vick, Wins 29-16 - SBNation.com

NFL Scores Week 3, Giants Vs. Eagles: New York Knocks Out Michael Vick, Wins 29-16 - SBNation.com:

"Sep 25, 2011 - The New York Giants needed a win over the Philadelphia Eagles to stay near the top of the hyper-competitive NFC East. They got that, by a 29-16 count, and knocked out Philly's sensational Michael Vick, too.

Oh, I can't resist this...Vick complained after the game in a interview that, "He spent more time on the ground, because the referee didn't throw the flag". He went on to say. "Go ahead check the tape yull see". ..Aw, Michael watsa matter....poor Mikee got a boo-boo...

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"Giants Win"

Giants win..... Patriots lose......It does not get any better than that...

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “The New TV Season

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “The New TV Season:

"Comment….I realize these are only TV shows. However I feel bad for parents who are trying to teach their kids morals and dignity. All these shows are R rated and not really for prime time…Supervision is advised here…. Unnecessary boring sexual overtones are used to draw viewers towards this negative behavior. "

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Hold on tight to your Dreams - ELO

Theme to the Larry Crowne movie with Tom Hanks.

Turn up the speakers and enjoy...

Casey Anthony Owes $217K For Missing Daughter's Search | Fox News

Casey Anthony Owes $217K For Missing Daughter's Search | Fox News:

"ORLANDO, FLA. – A Florida judge on Friday increased the reimbursement costs Casey Anthony must pay to investigators for searching for her missing 2-year-old daughter three years ago.

Judge Belvin Perry added another $119,000 to the bill she owes four law enforcement agencies in central Florida, bringing the total to more than $217,000. That's still short of the $500,000 prosecutors were seeking."

Casey update.......Awww poor kid...I'll bet this is the most expensive documented lie anyone has ever told......

....$217,000 dollars! Unbelievable....

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Barney Frank Defends Online Gambling Contributions Including FTP | Casino Scam Report

Barney Frank Defends Online Gambling Contributions Including FTP | Casino Scam Report

" US. Representative Barney Frank, the one main constant supporter of online gambling in the United States has found himself right smack in the middle of the Full Tilt Poker meltdown that has now turned criminal. It seems that Barney Frank’s campaign has accepted contributions by numerous online gaming sites over the years including over $18,000 from the three men who are now being indicted by the U.S. Feds for running a “Ponzi” scheme at Full Tilt."

It was only a matter of time for this guy....

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Pakistan rejects U.S. allegations about aid to insurgents - The Washington Post

Pakistan rejects U.S. allegations about aid to insurgents - The Washington Post:

"ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan’s powerful army chief on Friday rejected the top U.S. military commander’s allegation that Pakistan’s prime spy agency aided a deadly insurgent attack on the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, saying that the claim was “disturbing” and “not based on facts.”

Gee, I wonder if this has anything to with the $800 Billion in aid we send them...

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Solyndra haunts other government-backed solar firms - Sep. 23, 2011

Solyndra haunts other government-backed solar firms - Sep. 23, 2011:

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- At least three other government-backed solar firms face the same challenging market conditions that brought down Solyndra, the now bankrupt solar panel maker that cost taxpayers over $500 million."

This is absolute Insanity............

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© " My Life in a Nutshell "

© " My Life in a Nutshell " Every 20 or 30 years this country goes through a change. It’s like a change of life. It is a huge change of life for someone who doesn’t realize what is going on. The change we are going through now been going on for the past few years and there were only a few warning signs and unless you know what to look for its like a shock when it happens. It just sneaks up on you. This time though, it’s a tough one…Winter is just around the corner again and the food and fuel prices are getting higher. It seems like everyone is running around in fast motion pushing and shoving the other guy. Its like they are trying to get first in line for something. We are running out of jobs except for the menial ones and there are, lets face it, just too many people. The Government cannot pay for everything. There is too much government spending. We cannot take care of all the people. There are just too many. There is space left in this country but everyone is in one place trying to find those elusive “Streets paved in gold”."

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Stocks Tank In Worst Week Since 2008 - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando

Stocks Tank In Worst Week Since 2008 - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando:

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Despite Friday's relative calm on Wall Street, it was a brutal week for stocks, with investors losing faith in economies and political leaders around the world. The Dow Jones industrial average closed the week down 738 points, or 6.4%, its worst weekly performance since October 2008.
All three indexes fell by more than 5% for the week. The S&P 500 was down 80 points, or 6.5% for the week, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 139 points, or 5.6%"

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Newington officer looks for coyote that killed dog | WTNH.com Connecticut

Newington officer looks for coyote that killed dog | WTNH.com Connecticut:

"NEWINGTON, Conn. (AP) - Newington's animal control officer is patrolling the streets, worried about children's safety after a coyote killed a local family's dog earlier this week.

Officer Wayne Fox is telling residents to stay away from the coyote if they see it. The animal attacked a Great Dane named Zoe in the Stagecoach Lane neighborhood early Tuesday and punctured an artery on one of the 8-year-old dog's legs, which forced the owners to have it put down."

There are a lot of questions here....Will this be another cop kills wild animal for doing what comes natural. Did the human do something stupid like all those brave alligator hunters or bear killers? Will this be like those cowardly drivers that are in so much of a hurry that they run over squirrels, rabbits, possums. Did these freaks of nature do this on purpose? I'd investigate the Human and probably arrest them for animal cruelty...

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Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing Lyrics

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Where every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time Yeah yeah yeah

I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

I Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
And I don't want to miss a thing

Enjoy and sing along...One of favorite songs...

Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill put 'Moneyball' into play – USATODAY.com

Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill put 'Moneyball' into play – USATODAY.com:

"REVIEW: 'Moneyball' hits the sweet spot
Or how their fashion and hairstyle choices reflect their shrewdly balanced jock vs. geek pairing on-screen? It's suburban-dad chic for floppy-locked Pitt, 47, who is youthful yet has a penchant for Cosby-esque sweaters. And neo-conservative business casual for close-cropped Hill, 27, belying both his age as well as his foul-mouthed dweeb antics as a member of comedy king Judd Apatow's clown posse.
Or, perhaps they could be debating just how boring Pitt's life was during his years with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston? That's doubtful, however, considering the actor has since issued a denial about similar statements after his foot landed in his mouth during a chat with Parade.
Instead, Hill is explaining the joys of the now-departed cult sitcom Arrested Development to an intensely fascinated Pitt."

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1740s Tavern Becomes Victim of Recession | NBC Connecticut

1740s Tavern Becomes Victim of Recession | NBC Connecticut: "Since 1740, the Marlborough Tavern has been a fixture of this small town southeast of Hartford, but it will close this weekend.

The establishment, which has operated off and on as a tavern and restaurant, has been a host to presidents and even the French army during the Revolutionary War, but Saturday will be the tavern's last day until a new owner is found.

Jim Bradley took over the restaurant in 1985 with three friends. The building had been vacant since the previous owner closed the place in 1979. After a rough start, "the whole thing to"

A beautiful restaurant is closing and its a victim...Like the victim of a mugger or the victim of corrupt Washington decision making....
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U.S. Stocks Sink On Global Worries - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando

U.S. Stocks Sink On Global Worries - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando:

"U.S. Treasuries rallied, with the 10-year yield hitting a record low. Worries about a slowdown in global growth weighed down commodities, with copper, oil and silver prices sinking."

They can't steal fast enough!!

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Shira Lazar: Common on White House Controversy: It Was the Highest and Lowest Moment of My Life

Shira Lazar: Common on White House Controversy: It Was the Highest and Lowest Moment of My Life: "Rapper Common stopped by the What's Trending studios to talk about the latest news surrounding his life. From his new book One Day It Will All Make Sense to his reaction to all the bad press around his White House invite, the "influencer" candidly spoke to me about his spin on things -- and even dropped a few freestyle lines for our audience."

First exactly what is a wrapper? Second, does anyone really care? Third, Is there a reason why I should care and lastly....I looked all over the place and I can't find anyone who cares.....

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Sugar Bowl admits it made illegal political contributions | New York Daily News

Sugar Bowl admits it made illegal political contributions | New York Daily News:

"In the wake of HBO's investigative piece into the Sugar Bowl and subsequent reports the bowl had made illegal campaign donations, the Sugar Bowl has issued the following statement, announcing its own findings and what it did to solve the problem:

"It's upsetting to discover, but the Bowl has investigated HBO's reporting and we confirm that in 2004 and 2006, a total of three tickets were purchased to two fundraising dinners honoring the former Governor of Louisiana [Kathleen Blanco], for a total of $3,000."

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Graham vows to return any illicit GenPhar donations | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

Graham vows to return any illicit GenPhar donations | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment:

"MOUNT PLEASANT N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham intends to return any illegal campaign contributions from embattled GenPhar leader Jian-Yun Dong and his estranged wife, his office said."

Someone from the Justice Dept. should Investigate this...If their NOT TO BUSY BUYING $16 DOLLAR CUPCAKES...................................

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© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Jobs or Not”

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Jobs or Not” " It doesn’t take that many people to sell stuff? Does it? Did you ever notice that most jobs out there today are someone selling something to someone? A few years ago that was called being a salesperson. Now it seems we have a country full of sales people. A sales person a few years ago was someone who had that job part time while waiting to get a real job. Like….“Hey Dude, where do you work?” “Gas station man, till I go back to School! “Cool, good luck Dude.” Did you notice that today everybody is in a rush to go and sell someone something. I think about that when I am on the highway doing 70 MPH and they pass me out at 80 or 90 MPH…" Read on............

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American Hikers Freed In Iran, U.S. Says - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando

American Hikers Freed In Iran, U.S. Says - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando:

"Fattal and Bauer were arrested along with a third hiker, Sarah Shourd, in July 2009 after apparently straying over an unmarked border between Iraqi Kurdistan and Iran. Shourd was freed earlier on medical grounds."

Don't get me wrong. Its good that they are free...Who paid for this? This is a bribe, right? I thought we didn't deal with terrorists? If we paid, were they actually CIA? I thought a Humanitarian gesture was, awww lets let them go....If we paid will the released prisoners have to pay us back so much a month? A Bribe is paying someone One million Five hundred thousand dollars for freedom, right? Who got this money, Judges or prosecutors? If we paid, what fund did they take the money from? Bribe fund? Did they take the money from the payroll fund for Senators and Congress? OK, OK, I'll stop but this pisses me off....Where did the money come from?

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Dong, Wang accused of fraud and illegal campaign donations - Charleston, SC | News, Sports, Weather

Dong, Wang accused of fraud and illegal campaign donations - Charleston, SC | News, Sports, Weather: "A second indictment accuses the 54-year-old and his estranged wife, Danher Wang, 52, with conspiring to make illegal campaign contributions in the names of other people after they exceeded their maximum contribution allowance.
According to the indictment, the two made prohibited contributions totaling $16,770 to "Lindsay Graham for Senate" in 2007, and $15,000 to "Fund for America's Future" in 2009. The indictment goes on to say that Dong and Wang attempted to make the contributions without being detected by the FEC and Senator Graham's campaign staff."

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Airport Screener Sentenced for Stealing Passengers' Money | NBC New York

Airport Screener Sentenced for Stealing Passengers' Money | NBC New York:

"A federal judge in New Jersey has sentenced a lead transportation security officer at Newark Liberty Airport to six months of home confinement for stealing money from passengers' bags as they underwent security screenings.

Transportation Security Administration officer Al Raimi pleaded guilty in February, admitting he and his supervisor regularly stole money from travelers. He was sentenced Tuesday.
Prosecutors say the 30-year-old Woodbridge resident stole between $10,000 and $30,000 cash over nearly a year.
He's been ordered to pay $24,150 restitution and a $3,000 fine."

If I start writing about this I'll go on and on....I'll just say these are the same guys that look at crotches for a living..

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Ex-president of Afghanistan killed by suicide bomber - The National

Ex-president of Afghanistan killed by suicide bomber - The National: "KABUL // A former president of Afghanistan and chief negotiator for peace talks with the Taliban was killed yesterday at his home in Kabul when a suicide bomber detonated explosives hidden in his turban.

A man posing as a reformed Taliban fighter seeking to make peace with the government reportedly detonated the bomb as he greeted Burhanuddin Rabbani, the 71-year-old head of the Afghan High Peace Council, at about 6pm local time, Afghan security officials said."


The Bomb was hidden in the bombers "Turban"...I just wanted to write that....If you told someone about this stuff they wouldn't believe it...Talk about uncivilized...

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Less Than Half of Schools Succeed | NBC Connecticut

Less Than Half of Schools Succeed | NBC Connecticut: "Nearly half of Connecticut public schools did not meet improvement standards this year under the No Child Left Behind Act, whose benchmarks have become tougher than ever to reach as federal officials push Congress to overhaul the law.
The state Department of Education said on Monday that 47 percent of Connecticut's schools fell short of making "adequate yearly progress," or AYP, because their students' scores either did not improve at all, or did not improve enough to match the federal law's requirements."

I know what they can do!!! Cut all sports programs, lay off some teachers and double the class room size...Can't forget to search and pat down the kids as they come into school and don't forget to let the Military recruiters in at least 4 times a week....Oh, they already do that...Sorry.

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What's Next for "Glee"? | NBC Connecticut

What's Next for "Glee"? | NBC Connecticut:

“We’re sticking to the story lines of our regular characters, because you know we had a great season last year but we did kind of go all over the place with guest stars and had a lot of fun with that,” explains Jane Lynch. “And we’re kind of honing in on these stories of these kids, especially in light in the fact that several of them will be graduating at the end of the year. With graduation looming ahead, it’s not just about working for Sectionals, Regionals, Nationals—it’s kind of about what these kids are going to be doing with their lives.”

My question is.....Is the Bullying going to continue or are they (writers) going to tone it down because of the Bullying epidemic in this country?...Do they care or is the money more important? We all know the answer to that question...

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Keith Barry does brain magic | Video on TED.com - StumbleUpon

Keith Barry does brain magic | Video on TED.com - StumbleUpon:

20 minutes long...Stay till end to see the Coke bottle trick and the spike trick....

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Deadly crash at Reno air races Pictures - CBS News

Deadly crash at Reno air races Pictures - CBS News:

"An American flag and the POW flag fly at half-staff as a grandstand is shown in background and a plane rests in the foreground at the Reno Air Races in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. The Reno Air Races were canceled after a fatal plane crash on Friday. "

Great sequence pictures of the crash....I would say out of control nose dive...

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Shakira on ALMA Awards

This woman has the greatest moves I have ever seen ...bar none..

McMahon to Announce Senate Run Tomorrow | NBC Connecticut

McMahon to Announce Senate Run Tomorrow | NBC Connecticut:

"Linda McMahon, the former chief executive officer of World Wrestling Entertainment, is getting ready to rumble again for a U.S. Senate seat. Last time, it was the seat the then-Sen. Chris Dodd held. This time it is for the seat that U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman will vacate at the end of this term."

This woman is obsessed....

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© " My Life in a Nutshell "

© " My Life in a Nutshell ":

Written on June 3rd 2011....

"Good for the State of Florida for passing the Welfare drug test law…I hope it’s a supervised test by the State Police or DEA agents. I also think there should be a Federal law for the Pell school grants, that’s out of control also, or borrowing any federal money for basically anything. Personally I think it should be mandatory for you to be a U.S. citizen and have a drug test before getting food stamps or any state program…Too many tax dollars are going up someone’s nose or for cigarettes. Hey, what can I say. Illegal Prescription drugs, Alcohol and now the power drinks that are laced with addictive ingredients designed to hook you, to get you to come back and"..............Read on...

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A rare view of the world of polar bears - 60 Minutes - CBS News

A rare view of the world of polar bears - 60 Minutes - CBS News:

"Bob Simon reports on the latest "spy-cam" techniques used by wildlife filmmakers to show animals -in this case, polar bears - up-close and in a way audiences have never seen them before."

This is 13 minutes long and worth every second...

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Mass. suspends Ariz. driver's licenses - WFSB Channel 3

Mass. suspends Ariz. driver's licenses - WFSB Channel 3: "BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts authorities have suspended the driver's licenses of more than 100 people who converted licenses earned in Arizona before being converted to Massachusetts licenses, and are investigating hundreds more.

Rachel Kaprielian (kuh-PREEL'-yun), head of the state Registry of Motor Vehicles, says those people who got their licenses in Arizona, largely legal refugees, are breaking the law.

To get a license in Massachusetts, eligible applicants must first pass a written learner's permit test and then a road test. Immigrants can take the test in up to 26 foreign languages."

Don't you just love this? Connecticut should do the same...

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Woman accused of drugging husband - WFSB Channel 3

Woman accused of drugging husband - WFSB Channel 3:

"VOLUSIA CO, FL (WFTV/CNN) – A woman accused of drugging her husband's coffee with Xanax is now facing attempted murder charges.

Shortly after Donald Goetz left his home in Deltona, FL, he realized something was not quite right.

"I felt like I wanted to throw up, rubbery legs, wanted to fall down, crawl up under a tree and go to sleep," Goetz said.

Goetz explained he felt dizzy for a couple of days when he got to work and he did not know why until he learned his wife, Melissa Goetz, spiked his coffee with the powerful drug Xanax."

This usually happens just the other way around....I wonder what pissed her off about his job...
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CIA to investigate NYPD spies — RT

CIA to investigate NYPD spies — RT:

"Following a report linking CIA operatives to an undercover and unethical New York Police Department spy unit, the Central Intelligence Agency announced yesterday that they will be investigating into whether or not their own agents broke the law.
The Associated Press began publishing a report last month that detailed the Demographics Unit of the NYPD. The AP alleged that a CIA officer had been installed within the Big Apple’s police force and was leading a team of undercover agents within the organization to infiltrate Muslim-majority communities and investigate potential terror threats without warrants, evidence or proof."

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© " My Life in a Nutshell "

© " My Life in a Nutshell ":

"Written on June 4, 2009.......I seen the price of gas in some places is $2.73 a gallon in Connecticut. The prices have been going up each day for 2 or 3 months. Here we go again. Keep in mind I said a while ago “The stability of our economy depends on the price of gas staying at about $1.97 to $2.20 a gallon“…The real trouble will begin soon…Meanwhile Obama is at the horse ranch in Arabia bought with American dollars from people who can’t afford to feed their kids."

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McMahon, Murphy Strong in Early Polling | NBC Connecticut

McMahon, Murphy Strong in Early Polling | NBC Connecticut:

"In potential 2012 match ups, Fifth District Congressman Chris Murphy topped McMahon 49-38 percent in the Quinnipiac Poll. Voters surveyed also chose former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz over McMahon 46-38 percent."

Ego and this obsession she has with that job...All that cash she spends could be put to better use. Those commercials are insane..She is a fake just like her steroid wrestlers..

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State ban on corporate political donations before Montana Supreme Court

State ban on corporate political donations before Montana Supreme Court:

"HELENA — The state Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that could have major impacts on future elections as it decides whether to retain or toss out Montana's century-old ban on direct corporate spending for or against political candidates."

If they toss out the ban it will open the door to bigger Coffin sales so they can take all that cash with them...

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U.S. Days of Rage: Occupy Wall Street | Suite101.com

U.S. Days of Rage: Occupy Wall Street | Suite101.com:
According to a Rasmussen survey, 85 percent of Americans believe politicians “are more interested in helping their own careers than in helping other people,” and 46 percent believe that most in congress are corrupt. In response to a Washington Post survey question: “How satisfied are you with the way this country’s political system is working – would you say very satisfied, mostly satisfied, mostly dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?” 78 percent answered that they were “mostly” or “very” dissatisfied. Although many survey questions are framed as Democrat versus Republican, respondents were equally dissatisfied with both parties."

Unbelievable....It just goes on and on... Rumor has it that all politicians in Washington are buying bigger coffins to be buried in....They think they can take all that Cash with them...

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Netflix ignores customer unrest -- and shares plummet | Kelly Jane Torrance | Entertainment | Washington Examiner

Netflix ignores customer unrest -- and shares plummet | Kelly Jane Torrance | Entertainment | Washington Examiner:

"Netflix killed Blockbuster, as we all know. Now the online movie streaming and delivery service might be about to take another victim -- itself.
Netflix shares tumbled almost 20 percent this week after the company conceded it would end up with fewer customers this quarter than it had projected -- a full million fewer."

The genius's at Netflix said "Hey lets charge all the unemployed more money so we can become fat and greedy" It turns out people aren't so stupid after all...Good for the people who dropped them...This video company is circling the drain...

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Former Rep. Swindall gets probation over contributions - Daily Report

Former Rep. Swindall gets probation over contributions - Daily Report:

"Downtown developer and former Congressman Pat Swindall has been sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor counts involving an alleged 2005 scheme to funnel $8,000 in "straw donor" campaign contributions to former Atlanta City Councilwoman Joyce Sheperd.
The disposition form notes that Swindall entered an Alford plea, under which he accepted the sentence without admitting criminal culpability.

There is no such thing as a little corrupt... Corrupt is corrupt whether its $8000 dollars or $80,000 dollars....I think anything over $100 is a felony he should go to prison...NOT PROBATION!!! You can bet if he got away this there would have been more....These Bastards are just one of the reasons our country is like it is....
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© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Dreams”

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Dreams”: "Lately I have been talking on the phone to a very beautiful much younger past girlfriend of mine…She calls me every day and we talk about her problems, my problems and other things…Well, last weekend she was supposed visit and stay at my house for a few days. One thing led to another and she didn’t come down. I said something and later I felt horrible. I thought about my stupidity all day Monday and texted an apology late that night before I went to bed. I was thinking she would never call me again and I got sick about that. As a result I had a dream Monday night. It was the kind of dream that I don’t remember much about but it wasn’t bad. Not a nightmare. In the dream it was just a very foggy day, like warm and smoky but I could see through the fog…There she was sitting on a rock near the ocean looking at me…She was smiling that beautiful smile of hers…I knew then she was OK…She called me the next day and the first thing I did was apologize…After we hung up I cried."

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© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Finances”

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “Finances”: "Lets start with credit. In these times of economic disaster and it is economic disaster. I never ever charge anything. I buy very few luxury’s if any. I’m fortunate enough to be able to buy what I want. I just don’t like to overpay for anything. I won’t give them an extra nickel if I don’t have to. I only buy things on sale with a coupon. Especially food but I never buy two to get one. The rule for me is if I want something and don’t have the money I’ll wait till I have the money to buy it even if its inconvenient…I save money for things…I put a few dollars away for emergencies. Like a new Computer or TV just in case I need one. I save for car maintenance. Oil changes every 3000 miles or if something breaks. The Mustang is a high maintenance car so its important to have it checked out at least once a year whether it needs it or not. Like rotate the tires or front end work. You don’t want know what I paid for a break job for that car. At the speeds on the highways these days you had better do something." Read on..............

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© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “A Grateful Crow”

© " My Life in a Nutshell " - “A Grateful Crow”: "This is a true story……The other day as I was waiting for the light to change…..I glanced to my right and seen a Crow at the feet of a lady who was raking her lawn… That’s right a Crow. He was tapping at the rake with his beak and with his little feet was swishing the twigs and grass clippings around on the ground…I couldn’t resist. I pulled into her street and stopped. I asked the lady if that was a Crow? Silly question but at that moment.......Read on..

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Tuck Praise Spagnuolo, Reveling in What He Built With Giants - NYTimes.com

Tuck Praise Spagnuolo, Reveling in What He Built With Giants - NYTimes.com:

"Giants Fans Only"

"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Justin Tuck thought for a moment, his head cocked as he walked toward the cafeteria at the Giants’ training center. All week Tuck had been asked about the impact that Steve Spagnuolo, the former Giants’ defensive coordinator, had on the franchise, and minutes earlier, Tuck had praised Spagnuolo’s game-planning acumen to a group of reporters."

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Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Larry Merchant: Who Was Right and Who Was Wrong After the Fight? - Bad Left Hook

Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Larry Merchant: Who Was Right and Who Was Wrong After the Fight? - Bad Left Hook:

"Mayweather: "You know what I'm gonna do? 'Cause you don't never give me a fair shake, you know that? So I'm gonna let you go and talk to Victor Ortiz, alright? I'm through. Put somebody else up here and give me an interview."

Merchant: "What are you talking about? What are you talking about?"

Mayweather: "You never give me a fair shake! HBO needs to fire you! You don't know shit about boxing! You ain't shit! You not shit!"

Merchant: "I wish I was 50 years younger and I'd kick your ass!"

Mayweather: "You won't do shit!"

Tempers were hot and this is a result of a so-called interview...The key word interview...Did Larry Merchant provoke a pro-fighter? I think he did...

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4 Lawyers Claim to Be the Hero in ‘A Few Good Men’ - NYTimes.com

4 Lawyers Claim to Be the Hero in ‘A Few Good Men’ - NYTimes.com:

"In the movies, there have been quite a few handsome and noble defense lawyers. And one of the best known may be the military lawyer played by Tom Cruise in “A Few Good Men,” the 1992 courtroom drama about a hazing gone awry at the Guantánamo naval base in Cuba.
So it has been quite a distinction for a Connecticut lawyer named Walter C. Bansley III to claim — with some basis — that he “was the actual military lawyer played by Tom Cruise,” as he did on his Web site (until he was asked about it this week)."
Good story click the link for the rest...
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© " My Life in a Nutshell "

© " My Life in a Nutshell ":

"So life continues with ships being hijacked, mass murder all over the country, corrupt politicians, illegal bonuses, war in those countries that regular Americans really don’t care about that are still a drain on our economy, the continuous flow of countless commercials on television of products that most of us don’t care about or can’t afford anyway, and that’s only a few. I can’t forget the local crimes of scamming, home invasions, those spectacular 100 mile an hour car crashes where every one involved except the driver dies, he survives without a scratch and those ever present hit and runs by that drunk, drug addict driver just name a few. In this society these things happen every day its just a matter of when, where and how. There are no surprises anymore and the things above are normal. Our homes are fortresses now to keep out the bad guys. Am I being desensitized or just being careful, wow I didn’t think of that."

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© " My Life in a Nutshell "

© " My Life in a Nutshell ": "

“Seven little words…“Calm down you will do just fine,” to me means set any obstacles aside and forge ahead to be successful in your all your endeavors, even against insurmountable odds, even when things are not to your liking. Just when things seem impossible, go the extra length and try harder to achieve honor and happiness. You can change your life dramatically by choosing to do something or not doing something, Its the pitfalls that are invisible. There, I said it and I feel better.”

I read that and thought, Wow, who wrote that? Then I remembered that I did...I surprised myself and when I read that I felt better doing something I said…Is that what it means when someone says “What goes around comes around“? Just kidding, I remember writing that to someone who was having a tough time in school….I hope it inspired her then as it did me yesterday…"

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Illegal immigrants in Connecticut arrested after feds find 2 kilos of liquid cocaine inside Pilot pens from Peru | masslive.com

Illegal immigrants in Connecticut arrested after feds find 2 kilos of liquid cocaine inside Pilot pens from Peru | masslive.com:

"BRANFORD, Conn. - A joint investigation between federal and state authorities in Connecticut this week led to the arrest of two illegal immigrants this week on drug trafficking charges.
According to Lt. Paul Vance, spokesperson for the Connecticut State Police, two illegal immigrants were arrested after an investigation revealed they were receiving Pilot pens filled with liquid cocaine instead of ink from Peru."

Both men are illegal immigrants being held in lieu of $2 million bail each and were scheduled to appear in New Haven Superior Court on Friday. Its this kind of scum that spoil it for the other illegal's who work hard and really want to become citizens...

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© " My Life in a Nutshell "

© " My Life in a Nutshell ":

"There are the people that think reality TV is real. There are the Millionaires that live on one side of town and the criminals that live on the other side. We have 20 year olds who live in a bubble and write their memoir because they have a famous Mom. Huh! Now if that’s not about the money what is? We have the people that think they live in a free country. Forgetting that every move they make is watched and scrutinized by God only knows who. Remember that, the next time you are X-rayed at an airport and they look at your private parts. More odd than that is, you accept it and let them do it. That in its self is terrorism. Never mind when they run their hands up your legs and buttocks. I always wonder what kind of a person looks at crotches for a living. If someone did that to you on the street they would be arrested for assault. Next we have".........

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Obama fundraiser linked to loan program that aided Solyndra - chicagotribune.com

Obama fundraiser linked to loan program that aided Solyndra - chicagotribune.com:

"Steve Spinner, who helped monitor the Energy Department's issuance of $25 billion in government loan guarantees to renewable energy projects, was one of Obama's top fundraisers in 2008 and is raising money for the president's 2012 reelection campaign."

And where does this happen, right Illinois, the most corrupt state in the union...

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Vera Farmiga talks about 'Higher Ground' | Metromix Atlanta

Vera Farmiga talks about 'Higher Ground' | Metromix Atlanta:

"In "Higher Ground," a girl named Corinne finds God after listening to a preacher speak at church. Later, she and her husband join a small group of evangelical Christians. The film depicts how Corinne's relationship to God changes and grows over the years."
I like Vera.....Can't miss this...
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Scarlett Johansson And Justin Timberlake Party Together In NYC Amid Hacking Scandals - Starpulse.com

Scarlett Johansson And Justin Timberlake Party Together In NYC Amid Hacking Scandals - Starpulse.com:

"Justin Timberlake and Scarlett Johansson took time out to put their hacking scandal worries behind them in the wee hours of Thursday morning at a New York City 10ak - meeting up at 3:30am."

These two are the best in the business...Bar none...They are the perfect fit...
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s baby sister says nudity necessary in new film « Entertainment

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s baby sister says nudity necessary in new film « Entertainment: "Get ready, America–there is a third Olsen sister coming soon to a theater near you.
Elizabeth Olsen, the baby sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley, is receiving Oscar buzz for her turn in the indie thriller “Martha Marcy May Marlene.”
PHOTOS: Surprising Celebrity Nude Scenes.
But with her twin sisters being celebrities since infancy, Elizabeth decided to have her film career follow a more low-key path.
“The paparazzi were really frightening,” the 22-year-old explains in the new issue of GQ. “I thought, Maybe I’ll just skip that part.”

I'm not the kind of guy that encourages this nude stuff...OK, Lar enough with the lies...These ar nice pictures...and you don't have to be over 18 to see....

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Strauss-Kahn's Tribeca Townhouse Back on Market | NBC New York

Strauss-Kahn's Tribeca Townhouse Back on Market | NBC New York:

"It's amazing, the global attention created by this rental," he said. Many people have seen the property, but it's too early for bids, Dvorin told The Associated Press on Friday.

Strauss-Kahn, then the chairman of the IMF, was arrested in May and charged with assaulting a maid at the Sofitel, a midtown Manhattan hotel. He was jailed for several days, then released on $1 million cash bail plus a $5 million insurance bond.

Strauss-Kahn and his wealthy wife, Anne Sinclair, first moved into a lower Manhattan apartment where tenants and the landlord objected to their attention-grabbing presence.

They then moved to the townhouse, paying $50,000 a month to walk across its antique French floors. They left after the charges were dropped.

Built in 1915, the 27-foot-wide home was recently renovated by Italian architect and designer Leopoldo Rosati.

I say......They said all press is good press and that's why I hesitate to write this...This guy is the chairman of the monetary fund its no wonder the world is like it is...OK, its a nice house but not worth the price...I mean only 27 feet wide...Why do you need something like this? French floors? Huh....I would think that if a rich suspected Rapist lived there, even if only a little while, I would stay as far away as possible...And someone should remind the chairman that instead of forcing himself on woman...$50 grand a month can buy a whole bunch of hookers....

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Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing Lyrics - YouTube

Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing Lyrics - YouTube:

Every once and a while a song gets to me...Today I drove all over the place looking for the Aerosmith album this was on...I will find it tomorrow..

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© A few more Characters but I won't bore you with the details.... (tweaks140plus ® )

© A few more Characters but I won't bore you with the details.... (tweaks140plus ® ):

"Since the beginning of time there has always been Bullies. Through the years every once and a while you would hear a story about a kid in a school who got in trouble because he picked on a little kid. That has been going on since I can remember. Hey, it even happened to me…I got picked on. Its like a right of passage. I was hurt and upset but my DAD handled it and he taught me what to do! Guess what? It passed. Now I feel sorry for the kid that picked on me…..Today its Cyber Bullying on social networks by saying cruel things….. And then of coarse there is the TV program Glee, the TV show that glorifies and encourages bullying and teenage promiscuity. The writers of this show are the same writers who wrote the twisted, push it to the limit and see what happens TV show, “Nip Tuck.” They have brought this, “Push it to the limit style“, to ........Read on...

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Mayor: Colo. Cat Wanted to Make It Here | NBC New York

Mayor: Colo. Cat Wanted to Make It Here | NBC New York: "

A calico cat named Willow that was found in New York five years after it wandered off from a Colorado home five years ago just wanted to spend one of its nine lives in New York, Mayor Bloomberg said.

"I think what it does show is that everybody in the end wants to come and live in New York. Cats reputedly have nine lives and he clearly wanted to spend at least one of them here in New York City," Bloomberg told reporters.

The famous kitty, who had a microchip implanted when she as a kitten, is set to be reunited with her long-ago owners, who live in Boulder."

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Ex-Pro Baseball Pitcher Faces DUI Charges - News Story - WFTV Orlando

Ex-Pro Baseball Pitcher Faces DUI Charges - News Story - WFTV Orlando:

"ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- A former Major League Baseball player was arrested in Seminole County, and accused of driving drunk with his young child in the car.

Curtis Leskanic, a former Red Sox pitcher, is facing charges after Altamonte Springs police said they found him driving under the influence with his 5-year-old daughter in his Ford F-250 truck.
“There obviously were some major concerns," said Officer Robert Pelton, of the Altamonte Springs Police Department. "We have an individual who is endangering those around him and a minor in the vehicle."

This is sad....
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NFL Calls for “Enhanced” Pat Downs at Stadiums | NBC Connecticut

NFL Calls for “Enhanced” Pat Downs at Stadiums | NBC Connecticut:

"It’s not just the players who’ll be getting full body contact.

The NFL has recommended “enhanced” fan pat down procedures this season for all 32 clubs, USA Today reported.

The new security procedures call for fans to be frisked from head to toe -- instead of from the waist up -- before they’re allowed into stadiums.

News of the shift comes after a 59-year-old fan allegedly used a Taser during a fight in the stands at the Jets-Cowboys game in East Rutherford, New Jersey on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks."

Truly unbelievable...

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Taliban attack bombards U.S. Afghan embassy - CBS News Video

Taliban attack bombards U.S. Afghan embassy - CBS News Video:

"Taliban attack bombards U.S. Afghan embassy"

Bullets flying everywhere...CBS Video
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NYC Smoking Rate Drops to 14 Percent | NBC New York

NYC Smoking Rate Drops to 14 Percent | NBC New York:

"The number of New Yorkers who smoke has dropped to 14 percent, down from 22 percent in 2002."

I went to get gas the other day and the lady in front of me bought 4 packs of cigarettes and paid $34.75....I was speechless. I had to wait a second..then I told the cashier how much gas I wanted... $34.75 for cigarettes..OMG Now that is addiction... Smoking is self-destructive behavior...

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Judge: Anthony must pay nearly $98,000 for probe of dead daughter - CNN.com

Judge: Anthony must pay nearly $98,000 for probe of dead daughter - CNN.com:

"(CNN) -- Casey Anthony owes authorities just under $98,000 for the costs of investigating the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in 2008, a Florida judge ruled Thursday.
The decision means prosecutors were able, based on the decision, to recoup less than one-fifth of the $516,000 they had sought. The state had argued that if it were not for the 25-year-old Orlando woman's lies, investigators would not have had to expend the time and money to find her daughter's body. They searched for five months.
Orange County Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr. found that Anthony was liable for expenses incurred from July 15, 2008, when her 2-year-old daughter Caylee was reported missing, and September 29 of that year, when authorities ended their missing person's case and opened a homicide investigation"

Those were some really expensive lies...Such is the price for fame..Right Casey? Hey, its not like you can't afford it...Pay-up sweety pie...

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Housewife Detained, Stripped Searched After 9/11 Flight Landed in Detroit | firstcoastnews.com

Housewife Detained, Stripped Searched After 9/11 Flight Landed in Detroit | firstcoastnews.com:

"Shoshana Hebshi will never forget where she was on the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11. She and two other airline passengers were handcuffed and strip-searched after flying into Detroit on Sunday.

No charges were filed against Hebshi, a self-described "half-Arab, half-Jewish housewife living in suburban Ohio," or the two men sitting next to her, who were flying in from Denver when the crew of Frontier Airlines Flight 623 alerted authorities that they were reportedly behaving suspiciously."

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TV Meteorologist Heidi Jones Admits to Reporting False Attack to Police | firstcoastnews.com

TV Meteorologist Heidi Jones Admits to Reporting False Attack to Police | firstcoastnews.com:

"NEW YORK -- A TV meteorologist has admitted making up claims of being attacked twice in New York City, sparking an extensive police investigation.

Heidi Jones pleaded guilty Wednesday to two misdemeanor counts of falsely reporting an incident.

The judge says she will be sentenced to three years' probation and 350 hours of community service."

It seems like she has it all together and a wonderful career.... I wonder why she did this?

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5 Places Never to Use Your Debit Card | Credit/Debt | Money/Investing | Mainstreet

5 Places Never to Use Your Debit Card | Credit/Debt | Money/Investing | Mainstreet:

If I said it once I've said it a million times.........

"For example, using a debit card online can work against you. If you have a problem with the purchase or your debit card number is stolen, it’s a huge hassle to get the money restored to your account and making your card number safe and secure again. In the online world, credit cards are usually a better bet.

Here are some other instances where debit card usage is a bad idea:" Read on....

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'Housewives' Star Michaele Salahi Assures Police She's not Kidnapped | firstcoastnews.com

'Housewives' Star Michaele Salahi Assures Police She's not Kidnapped | firstcoastnews.com:

"WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "Real Housewives of D.C." star Michaele Salahi hit the road with Journey guitarist Neal Schon and was not kidnapped as her husband suspected, according to a representative with Schon's management company.

She told a sheriff's deputy late Tuesday that she was "with a good friend and was where she wanted to be," Warren County, Virginia, Sheriff Danny McEathron said in a statement to CNN Wednesday afternoon"

I just wrote, "I should have been a Rock Star" not too long ago...

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Barry Manilow Admits To Lip-Synching - Video - WESH Orlando

Barry Manilow Admits To Lip-Synching - Video - WESH Orlando:

"Legendary singer admits to Joy Behar that at one point in his career, he was forced to Lip-Synch the National Anthem."

Barry, c'mon now...That's not nice...

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Tom Brady Tells Patriots Fans: "Start Drinking Early" | NBC New York

Tom Brady Tells Patriots Fans: "Start Drinking Early" | NBC New York:

"The New England Patriots went into spin overdrive after their quarterback, Tom Brady, urged fans to "start drinking early" before the team's home opener.

“Yeah, start drinking early. It’s a 4:15 game," Brady said when asked if he had any advoce for fans. "They have a lot of time to get lubed up, come out here and cheer for the home team.”

Start drinking early?

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Robyn Gardner boyfriend: Gary Giordano hiring Casey Anthony lawyer 'a joke' - National Crime | Examiner.com

Robyn Gardner boyfriend: Gary Giordano hiring Casey Anthony lawyer 'a joke' - National Crime | Examiner.com:

And so it begins.................

“Of all the lawyers in the world, they got Casey Anthony's?” Richard Forester pondered during an interview with RadarOnline.com. “They could have gotten anyone. There are thousands of lawyers out there better than him.”

He called the hiring of Baez “a publicity stunt” to bring more attention to the attorney who in July 2011, succeeded in getting Casey acquitted of the murder of her toddler daughter, Caylee Anthony, 2."

I think Mr. Forester is right...I know, I know I need to get off this CA thing...I am trying to write about good things but this is sort of funny...I'll be nice. Like I said Jose will be a good watch...

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Charlie Sheen: "I Don't Really Know What Happened" | NBC New York

Charlie Sheen: "I Don't Really Know What Happened" | NBC New York:

"During his public fight with "Two and a Half Men" producer Chuck Lorre, Sheen had referred to former co-star Jon Cryer as a "troll." He later apologized, and Cryer recently admitted that he still cherished his friendship with Sheen and feared for his safety during the controversy."

Personally, I think Jon Cryer is a better actor and more funny than Charlie...They can replace Charlie but they could never replace Jon....

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WWII...NICE STORY!!

WWII...NICE STORY!!:

"MORGANTON, Ga. -- Take one young Metro Atlantan, add an artifact few people knew existed from World War II, and add a gracious act from this generation to the Greatest Generation. It all adds up to one beautiful act. A fan of the B-29 Superfortress primarily flown during World War II, 30-year-old Trevor McIntyre of Morganton, Ga. had long sought collectibles that had to do with the plane. One night on E-Bay, he saw something new: letters from an estate sale, written during the war by an airman who flew on the plane. "I decided I would place a bid," McIntyre recalled. "The next morning I woke up to find myself the owner of 150 letters."

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Robyn Gardner news: Casey Anthony lawyer Jose Baez defending Gary Giordano - National Crime | Examiner.com

Robyn Gardner news: Casey Anthony lawyer Jose Baez defending Gary Giordano - National Crime | Examiner.com:

"Oranjestad, Aruba – Attorney Jose Baez, who played a major role in getting Casey Anthony acquitted of killing her own toddler daughter, is now part of the defense team of Gary Giordano – the man being held in Aruba in connection with the disappearance of Robyn Gardner."

I could comment but I won't except to say this lawyer stuff is like a cycle...Its all about being famous. Its about climbing on the band wagon while you can. I'll bet Jose never in has wildest dreams ever thought he would be in this position. He from this point on will be an interesting watch.....

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Martine Rolls: Facebook can make you lonely | Bay of Plenty Opinion | Local Voices from Bay of Plenty, Australia

Martine Rolls: Facebook can make you lonely | Bay of Plenty Opinion | Local Voices from Bay of Plenty, Australia:

"Post this if you have a Dad in heaven! If flowers grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me ... place them in my father's arms and tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love and miss him, and when he turns to smile ... place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for a while."

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Broadcaster calls Serena Williams "Ass Clown" | NBC New York

Broadcaster calls Serena Williams "Ass Clown" | NBC New York: "Williams went berserk on chair ump Eva Asderaki during Sunday's finals in Queens in the midst of her loss to Sam Stosur. The umpire had ruled that Williams yelled while Stosur was hitting a backhand, and therefore awarded a point to Stosur.

“You’re totally out of control," Williams yelled in a comment caught by microphones. "You’re a hater and you’re just unattractive inside.”

"Ass Clown?"

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TSA Agents, Cops Accused in Oxycodone Ring | NBC Connecticut

TSA Agents, Cops Accused in Oxycodone Ring | NBC Connecticut:

"Three TSA agents and at least two police officers have been arrested, accused of being involved in a massive oxycodone trafficking operation between Connecticut, New York and Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Twenty people were arrested, including three Transportation Security Administration officers based at airports in Florida and New York, a Westchester County police officer and a Florida State Trooper, officials said. The names have not been released."

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Iran Says American Hikers May Be Released In Days - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando

Iran Says American Hikers May Be Released In Days - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando:

"TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- The families of two American hikers held in Iran for more than two years say they are "overjoyed" at reports they may be released within days.
Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer will be released from Tehran's Evin prison after a $500,000 bail is paid for each of them, their attorney, Masoud Shafiee, said Tuesday. Bauer and Fattal could be released "in a couple of days," Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told NBC in an interview that aired Tuesday."

First the girl was released on a $500,000 bail....Bail to me means she has to go back for a court appearance...Ya right! Don't hold you breath waiting for that to happen...Wait, now these two guys are going to get bonded out for $500,000 each. Total price for these bribes. One million five hundred thousand dollars...Who is going to pay for that? Taxpayers? That is a $1,500,000 bribe for the three of these people...Who gets this money? Why doesn't someone besides me say its a bribe? The President said, "Releasing them was a Humanitarian Gesture" What planet is he on? I thought the United States doesn't with terrorists. Is this a cash payment or check...Pay to the order of who?

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Healthy Living In, Beer Out - Video - WESH Orlando

Healthy Living In, Beer Out - Video - WESH Orlando:

"The beer industry takes a hit as Americans look toward a healthier lifestyle. "

They forgot to mention if this is true there are less drunks on the road. Then of coarse like the girl in the video says...Not many people have jobs to have money to buy beer.......I say the reality is having to buy beer and gas at $4.00 a gallon with no job and only welfare and an employment check make impossible for anyone with a half a brain left to buy beer....

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In One Year, Another 2.6 Million Poor - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando

In One Year, Another 2.6 Million Poor - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando:

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Amid a still struggling economy, more people in America fell below the poverty line last year, according to new census data released Tuesday.
The nation's poverty rate rose to 15.1% in 2010, its highest level since 1993. In 2009, 14.3% of people in America were living in poverty"

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More Americans fell below the poverty line last year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday.
The nation's poverty rate rose to 15.1% in 2010, up from 14.3% in 2009 and to its highest level since 1993.
Last year marked the third year in a row the rate increased. All told, 46.2 million people are considered in need. In addition, real median household income last year was $49,445, a 2.3% decline, the Census Bureau reported.

Manny Ramirez Arrested in Florida | NBC New York

Manny Ramirez Arrested in Florida | NBC New York: "Former World Series MVP Manny Ramirez was arrested by Weston police Monday evening on one charge of domestic battery.

His wife Juliana Ramirez told police she and her husband were both on the couple's bed when he struck her with an open hand during an escalated domestic dispute, according to a police report by Officer Jose Campos."

I'm trying to NOT to report bad news...This story would be of interest people in the Northeast...

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© " My Life in a Nutshell "

© " My Life in a Nutshell "

"This is not your typical 9/11 story. Yes, 2977 lives were lost in the World Trade Center terrorist attack.

Until you see how many that really is? Its hard to believe… I was awestruck. I describe it as a sea of flags…

I was driving by the town hall in Old Saybrook Connecticut and stopped to see the 2977 flags from

Sundays ceremony. I can’t explain it, see for yourself…I took the pictures from different

sections in the huge front yard of the town hall."

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Andy Whitfield Dead: 'Spartacus' Star Dies Of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Andy Whitfield Dead: 'Spartacus' Star Dies Of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma:

"LOS ANGELES -- Andy Whitfield, who played the title role in the hit cable series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," has died at age 39, according to representatives and family.

Whitfield died Sunday in Sydney, Australia, 18 months after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, manager Sam Maydew told the Associated Press."

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Good, Bad and Ugly of New York's Football Weekend | NBC New York

Good, Bad and Ugly of New York's Football Weekend | NBC New York:

"The Giants were terrible in Washington and the Cowboys spent three quarters pushing the Jets around the Meadowlands like they were a junior varsity club, setting the table for the kind of start to a season that would have you checking to see when the NHL got underway. Tony Romo intervened and helped save the day for the Jets, but there was still more to dislike than embrace about the return of football to our lives."

No freaking comment!!!

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© A few more Characters but I won't bore you with the details.... (tweaks140plus ® )

© A few more Characters but I won't bore you with the details.... (tweaks140plus ® ):

"There are a lot of not so nice people out there. Sometimes they do things to get on TV and I truly believe that. Then something happens and they get arrested or hurt or they get killed. I don’t think there is anyone that cruel or stupid. Well actually I do, I ‘m just trying to be nice.…. I have Google alerts and I changed some settings to nice things…Boring but nice things.. Later guys, I’m late. Be careful out there. Don’t do something I can Tweet about…I can’t believe I just said that…"

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The Interrogator - CBS News

The Interrogator - CBS News:

"On 9/11, FBI agent Ali Soufan was in Yemen, where his New York-based team had been investigating the deadly al Qaeda attack a year earlier on the USS Cole. Soufan and his team were preparing to fly back to New York when FBI headquarters ordered him and his partner to stay put.

Soufan told Logan that he was desperate to return to New York and wanted to investigate the Cole at another time. He wondered whether he and his team had missed some hint of the 9/11 plot as they investigated the earlier attack on the Cole, but Soufan quickly learned that his mission in Yemen now took on a new urgency."

This is a good story...If you really listen to this ex-FBI agent and read between the lines...I mean look and see between those lines. Its typical (CIA) Government saying, "Who me" I didn't do anything. Or "What paper work? I didn't see any paper work." Its classic, hey don't blame this agency...

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Bank Of America To Cut 30,000 Jobs - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando

Bank Of America To Cut 30,000 Jobs - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando:

"(CNN) -- NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Bank of America said Monday that it plans to eliminate 30,000 jobs as part of a plan to save $5 billion.
The announcement came after Chief Executive Brian Moynihan outlined the bank's strategy at an investor conference in New York."

Wait! I don't get it. Wasn't this a bank that WE (taxpayers) bailed out? Where did all the money go? Did they pay the government US, you and me (taxpayers) back. Isn't this a form of legal Bank Robbery? 30,000 jobs Who is going to pay for that?

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The Giants Might Be Just As Bad As You Feared | NBC New York

The Giants Might Be Just As Bad As You Feared | NBC New York:

"The Giants looked terrible in just about every phase of the game during their game against the Redskins in Washington on Sunday, earning every inch of their 28-14 loss. Some of the culprits were familiar from recent seasons and some were new additions to the hall of shame, but the end result is a team that looks completely lost. "

I didn't Think they would look that bad...Its like they picked up from where left off last year...

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Oscar Winner Cliff Robertson Dies In New York At 88 : NPR

Oscar Winner Cliff Robertson Dies In New York At 88 : NPR:

"Cliff Robertson, the handsome movie actor who played John F. Kennedy in "PT-109," won an Oscar for "Charly" and was famously victimized in a 1977 Hollywood forgery scandal, died Saturday. He was 88. His secretary of 53 years, Evelyn Christel, said he died in Stony Brook of natural causes a day after his 88th birthday."

He was in a movie in 1975 with Robert Redford..."Three days of the Condor". Its one of my favorites. Its a CIA movie...One of the last lines in the movie, Robertson's character says, "Its about the oil and they will pay anything to get it"....That was in 1975...I'll never forget that...Look at what is happening today 36 years later..

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Bomb Wounds Dozens Of U.S. Soldiers In Afghanistan : NPR

Bomb Wounds Dozens Of U.S. Soldiers In Afghanistan : NPR:

"At least 77 U.S. soldiers were wounded and five Afghan civilians killed when a truck bomb targeted a base west of Kabul.

Saturday's attack shaved the facades from shops outside the Combat Outpost Sayed Abad in Wardak province and broke windows in government offices nearby, said Roshana Wardak, a former parliamentarian who runs a clinic in the nearby town of the same name."

The sadness continues......
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