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Nothing Much on Eddie Long: The Billboard, The Lawyers, The Finances, The Mess

• October 11, 2010 • 1 Comment

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That AT & T Commercial About a World of Pure Imagination

• June 28, 2010 • 2 Comments

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Queen-Sized Model in Banned Lane Bryant Ad: ABC Can’t Handle the Truth

• April 23, 2010 • Comments Off

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The case for tiny houses for the homeless in one graphic April 18, 2014
The MPHonline infographic mashes up statistics on homelessness, unemployment and the cost of housing and gets a possible solution.
John A. Fiorello Sr.: Ed Garvey make a point, but goes too far April 18, 2014
Dear Editor: Ed Garvey's column, "Workers should not have to rely on tips to live," about blew me out of my chair. He says, "Some money (in the tip jar), we suspect, may even go to the manager…
State Debate: Milwaukee Bucks' arena still far from reality despite Herb Kohl, says Journal Sentinel April 18, 2014
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Long-lost Madison rock clubs get an encore with special Record Store Day T-shirts April 18, 2014
Bygone Brand and Lost Madison are releasing special T-shirts featuring O'Cayz Corral and Headliners.
Morning briefing: Survey shows decline in smoking, drinking, sex among Wisconsin high school students April 18, 2014
Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
Plain Talk: Release the names — ALL of the names April 18, 2014
An appeals court has ruled that Sen. Jon Erpenbach can't keep secret the names of people who sent him emails. That's good news. The same ruling should apply to people who write big checks to f…
Amy Goodman: U.S. should wake up to white supremacist threat April 18, 2014
In the wake of three murders in Kansas City by a white supremacist, a report will be released soon linking registered members of two white supremacist online forums to more than 100 murders — …
Tom Farley: I'm not a Republican anymore April 18, 2014
The nonprofit leader and brother of Chris Farley is applying for a temporary seat on the Madison City Council. His appearance at a 2010 Walker rally is not what it looked like, he says.

The Chicago Tribune

Chicago looks to giant street puppets to boost tourism April 18, 2014
Chicago has come up with a really big idea to boost tourism: giant puppets roaming the city's streets for days in an elaborate theatrical presentation.
Boy, 15, pulled from pond in Woodstock dies April 18, 2014
A 15-year-old boy who was pulled from a pond in Woodstock on Thursday night after spending at least 90 minutes underwater has died, officials said today.
Vice principal of school in Korean ferry disaster commits suicide April 18, 2014
The vice principal of a South Korean high school who accompanied hundreds of pupils on a ferry that capsized has committed suicide, police said Friday.
12-year-old among 8 wounded in shootings across Chicago April 18, 2014
A 12-year-old boy and six others were wounded in separate South and Northwest Side shootings Thursday night.
Blackhawks lose Game 1 of the playoffs in triple overtime April 18, 2014
Alexander Steen puts game winner past Corey Crawford 26 seconds into third extra period as Blues hold advantage heading to Game 2The Blues rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Hawks in triple overtime in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs on Thursday night.
State officials drop proposed medical pot gun ban April 18, 2014
But feds say marijuana users may not possess firearms In response to a chorus of calls for cheaper access to medical marijuana, state regulators have proposed lowering the annual registration cost for patients to $100 from $150 and allowing them to own firearms.
Emanuel rings up frequent flier tab while in office April 18, 2014
Taxpayer-funded trips mix city business, political fundraisingTribune Exclusive: Mayor Rahm Emanuel took 50 trips during his first 2 1/2 years in office, including at least nine where taxpayers covered all or part of the travel as he met with political donors or raised campaign money from wealthy business executives.
Lawsuit filed over traffic stop caught on police video April 18, 2014
A Glenview man has filed a federal lawsuit against five police officers who were caught by a judge lying on the witness stand late last month in his drug case.

The New York Times

Clinton Publisher Settles on Title for New Memoir April 18, 2014
“Hard Choices,” which recounts Hillary Rodham Clinton’s years as secretary of state as she emerges as a potential presidential candidate, is due out in June.
New Batch of Clinton Documents to Be Released April 18, 2014
The topics in the Clinton administration documents are to include the conflicts in Somalia and Rwanda, Middle East peace talks, the Oklahoma City bombing and the attempt to overhaul the health care system.
National Briefing | Military: Another Charge in Navy Bribe Case April 18, 2014
A Navy enlisted man was charged in a complaint unsealed Thursday with accepting $1,000-a-month in cash, trips and consumer electronics for supplying a Malaysian contractor with sensitive Navy ship schedules.
National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania: Young Immigrant Gets 5 Years in ‘Jihad Jane’ Conspiracy April 18, 2014
A Pakistani immigrant was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday by a federal judge after pleading guilty to taking part in a plot to kill a Swedish artist.
National Briefing | West: California: Spouse Convicted in Killing Once Thought to Be a Hate Crime April 18, 2014
A jury in El Cajon convicted an Iraqi immigrant on Thursday of bludgeoning his wife to death in a case that was initially considered a hate crime.
An Arrest Is Made in Road Shootings April 18, 2014
The police have arrested a male suspect in a string of random Kansas City-area highway shootings that have wounded three people.
Sebelius Says She’s Not Interested in Senate Run April 18, 2014
Kathleen Sebelius, who is ending her tenure as health and human services secretary, had been sought out to challenge Senator Pat Roberts, a Republican.
Cost of Treatment May Influence Doctors April 18, 2014
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association said they would use cost data to rate the value of treatments.

The San Jose Mercury News

'Scandal' season finale: All the wild, OMG moments April 18, 2014
Recapping the show's many bombshells.
President Obama visiting Los Altos, Palo Alto in May April 18, 2014
President Barack Obama will be returning to the Bay Area next month for a fundraising trip, Democratic National Committee officials said.
86-year-old Belmont man injured in Northern California crash April 18, 2014
An 86-year-old Belmont man was taken to a hospital for observation after his Chevrolet Suburban flipped end-over-end on U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Rosa this morning, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
Man killed during sailing race near Redwood City identified April 18, 2014
A man killed Wednesday evening in a boating accident near Redwood City was part of a crew participating in a sailing race launched at the Sequoia Yacht Club, Redwood City police said.
White House updating online privacy policy April 18, 2014
The new policy explains how the government will gather the user data of online visitors to WhiteHouse.gov, mobile apps and social media sites, and it clarifies that online comments, whether tirades or tributes, are in the open domain.
Fairfield: Highway workers hit and injured by alleged DUI driver April 18, 2014
Two subcontractors working on a lane restriping project on eastbound Interstate Highway 80 in Fairfield this evening were struck and injured by an alleged drunk driver, according to the California Highway Patrol.
New 49ers Levi's Stadium gets its field as opening day nears in Santa Clara April 18, 2014
A special new breed of turf that's been growing in the Central Valley for the past 18 months reached Levi's Stadium on a convoy of flatbed trucks before dawn Thursday.
Power outage leaves SAP Center dark before Sharks playoff opener April 18, 2014
A power outage at SAP Center darkened the San Jose arena about 45 minutes before the scheduled start of the Sharks' NHL playoff opener against the Los Angeles Kings

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Children's Hospital: 'We failed to do what we should have done' April 18, 2014
Five years after five patients died with a deadly fungal infection they received from hospital linens, Children's Hospital officials on Thursday began contacting the families to inform them their loved ones were affected by the outbreak.Dr. John Heaton, medical director...
Early voting for St. Tammany coroner, Slidell council post opens on Saturday April 18, 2014
Early voting begins Saturday (April 19) in St. Tammany Parish for the May 3 elections, including runoffs for coroner and a Slidell City Council post. The coroner's race is the lone parishwide issue on the ballot.Several tax propositions for recreation...
Leadership St. Tammany Alumni Foundation crawfish boil, membership drive May 1 at Cedarwood April 18, 2014
Leadership St. Tammany Alumni Foundation members will celebrate the group's 20th anniversary at the 2014 annual crawfish boil and membership drive. It will be held May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cedarwood School, 607 Heavens Drive, off Highway...
Ole Miss fraternity closed after noose tying incident April 18, 2014
A national fraternity group has closed its University of Mississippi chapter after three members were accused of tying a noose around the neck of a statue of the first black student to enroll in the Southern college that was all-white at the time.
On anniversary of West Fertilizer explosion, Texas town honors 15 killed April 18, 2014
A moment of silence at 7:51 p.m. marked the exact time of the leveling blast in a town that is recovering but still has a long way to go. Photos of the 15 victims were shown on a large screen, including Joey Pustejovsky, a 29-year-old married father who was among several volunteer firefighters killed.
Students named to third quarter honor roll at G.W. Carver Collegiate in New Orleans April 18, 2014
Students excel in academics.
New Bishopric named for Slidell Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints April 18, 2014
The bishop helps each member of his congregation in their efforts to follow Jesus Christ. In addition to spiritual matters, a bishop helps members who are struggling financially or in other ways to become self-reliant through welfare assistance.
Slidell man's passion for iris flowers blossoms into garden on Bayou Liberty Road: Military Road April 18, 2014
To date, the Benny Trahan's iris garden has more than 5,000 plants encompassing 150 different varieties.

The Guardian, UK

Ukraine crisis: Geneva talks produce agreement on defusing conflict April 17, 2014
US, Russia, Ukraine and EU agree measures including end of violence, disarming of illegal groups and amnesty for protestersFollow the latest updates on the Geneva talks Continue reading...
Gabriel García Márquez, Nobel laureate writer, dies aged 87 April 17, 2014
Colombian author became standard-bearer for Latin American letters after success of One Hundred Years of SolitudeEdmund White: García Márquez made magic realism his ownObituary: catalyst of boom in Latin American literatureGabriel García Márquez: a life in picturesFrom the archive: 1970 review of One Hundred Years of SolitudeFive must-readsWhat did García Má […]
South Korea ferry disaster: captain and crew accused of abandoning passengers April 17, 2014
Survivors and families of 287 people thought to be trapped inside sunken vessel voice anger at crew's response to accident Continue reading...
Egypt's gay community fears government crackdown April 17, 2014
Recent series of raids and long jail terms fan fears that gay people may be new target of authoritarian government Continue reading...
More than 150 million vote so far on biggest polling day in Indian elections April 17, 2014
Voter turnout close to 50% by early afternoon in many of the 120 constituencies being contested across 12 states on Thursday Continue reading...
James Mitchell: 'I'm just a guy who got asked to do something for his country' April 18, 2014
Psychologist who designed CIA's post-9/11 torture program insists he has nothing to apologise for and attacks 'people with a Jack Bauer mentality who don't understand how intel works' Continue reading...
CIA torture architect breaks silence to defend 'enhanced interrogation' April 18, 2014
James Mitchell 'highly skeptical' of Senate report on CIA torture 'It was not illegal based on the law at the time' Mitchell said to have waterboarded Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Continue reading...
François Hollande adviser quits over conflict of interest claim April 18, 2014
Aquilino Morelle alleged to have worked for a pharmaceutical company while also engaged by a health watchdog Continue reading...

The BBC

S Korea ferry captain arrest sought April 18, 2014
Prosecutors in South Korea ask for an arrest warrant for the captain of the ferry that capsized on Wednesday killing 28, with 268 missing.
Eastern Ukraine militants snub deal April 18, 2014
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine refuse to leave official buildings, just hours after an international deal was reached to defuse the crisis.
Everest avalanche kills 12 guides April 18, 2014
At least 12 local guides have been killed after an avalanche on the slopes of Mount Everest, officials in Nepal say.
Japan to launch Pacific whale hunt April 18, 2014
Japan says it will catch fewer whales in the Pacific this year after a court banned its whaling off Antarctica.
Tributes for Gabriel Garcia Marquez April 18, 2014
Presidents and fellow writers pay tribute to Nobel prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez ,who has died in Mexico aged 87.
Kim Novak speaks out over jibes April 18, 2014
Vertigo actress Kim Novak says she felt bullied after people attacked her looks at this year's Oscars.
Charges over Todd cyber-bullying April 18, 2014
A man is charged in the Netherlands in connection with the suicide of Canadian teenager Amanda Todd, who killed herself after cyber bullying.
Top aide to French president resigns April 18, 2014
A close aide to French President Francois Hollande resigns following allegations he had a conflict of interest in a previous post.

The Independent, UK

Mother told to show less cleavage during Disneyland family trip April 18, 2014
A mother from the US city of San Diego has said her family’s trip to Disneyland California was ruined when a park employee told her she was revealing too much cleavage.
Man 'kills blind wife of 56 years because she was nagging him' April 18, 2014
A husband who allegedly killed his blind wife of 56 years said he shot her because she had been nagging him for three weeks, according to police.
Man kills blind wife of 56 years 'because she was nagging him' April 18, 2014
A husband who allegedly killed his blind wife of 56 years said he shot her because she had been nagging him for three weeks, according to police.
Pet cat puts three family members in hospital after launching frenzied attack April 18, 2014
A manic pet cat has put three siblings in hospital after turning on a Californian family.
Ill eight-year-old boy gets to fly like Iron Man April 18, 2014
Most children can only dream about being a superhero – but one eight-year-old boy got the chance to experience what it’s actually like to have superpowers.
Baby squirrel recovers from falling 75 feet out of nest thanks to miniature cast April 18, 2014
A baby squirrel who fell out of her nest and suffered a broken ankle is now on the mend, after staff at a wildlife rehabilitation centre managed to fashion a miniature cast.
Chelsea Clinton pregnant with first child April 18, 2014
Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, is expecting her first child this autumn.
Chelsea Clinton pregnant with first child April 18, 2014
Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, is expecting her first child this autumn.

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