Brokaw’s Bad Memory or Historical Revisionism? Claims GOP Was Thrown Out of House After ’95 Shutdown
March 3, 2011 No Comment
NBC's Tom Brokaw was invited on Thursday's Today show to discuss a wide range of topics ranging from the Supreme Court ruling on the Westboro church to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal polling results and in discussing the poll Brokaw warned Republicans risked political peril if there was another government shutdown. The former Nightly News anchor actually claimed that after the 1995 shutdown the GOP was “turned out” of the House “not too long after that.” However that historic budget fight wasn't as politically lethal as Brokaw made it
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Well, we knew T-Mobile was promising an “easy transition” for Sidekick owners once Danger’s long-running cloud service was shut down later this spring, and we now finally have the details on exactly what that transition will entail. According to a letter sent to Sidekick owners and obtained by TmoNews , the carrier will be offering either fifty percent off “select” Samsung phones purchased on a new two-year contract, or a waived early termination fee between March 31st and May 31st for those that prefer to just pack up and go elsewhere. Hit up the source link below to read the complete letter if you haven’t already received one yourself. T-Mobile offers Sidekick owners half off Samsung phones or waived ETFs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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CNN_ 6:27PM THU Live Cairo EGyPT Prime Minister Announces MuBarak Still In Power The K-State Collegian’s NEWS BUZZ: February 7, 2011 2011-02-05 1020 Egypt’s Prime Minister Meets With Protest Leaders JZ1977 500 Egypt's prime minister steps down | Stock Market News – Business … Egypt’s prime minister steps down. Written on March 3, 2011 by Editor – BBC World News. Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq, appointed in the dying days of the Mubarak regime, has resigned, the army announces. … Egypt's Prime Minister resigns | The Daily Blitz: news, politics … Egypt’s prime minister has resigned, the country’s military rulers said. Ahmed Shafiq was appointed by President Hosni Mubarak shortly before he was ousted. Shafiq’s departure meets a key demand of the opposition protest movement. Egypt's Prime Minister resigns — Newstime Africa CAIRO, March 3, 2011 (AFP) – Egypt’s military rulers have accepted the surprise resignation of Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq, seen by protesters as a symbol of ousted president Hosni Mubarak’s regime, the army said Thursday. Egypt's Prime Minister Resigns – Wall Street Journal « Web Hay … Egypt’s Prime Minister Resigns – Wall Street Journal « Web Hay News Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment, Video News,ABC News, Obama, UN, United Nations, G-20, health care, Afghanistan, jobs, economy, Wall Street, … Egypt's prime minister quits, new government soon: army | RGVNEWS.NET CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s military rulers have accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq and appointed a former transport minister, Essam Sharaf, to form a new government, the army said in a statement on Thursday. justin_michie says: Egypt Prime Minister Resigns, Meeting Key Protester Demand http://ff.im/-zeQfY http://j.mp/hcKUmv
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KYLIE MINOGUE – PRAGUE 2.3.2011 Kylie triunfa en Berlin “Angel” Kylie Minogue – Prague 2/3/11 Kylie Minogue Spends Some Time With Her Model Beau, Announces … Kylie Minogue was spotted on Wednesday arriving at the airport in the Prague with her hottie of a boyfriend. Kylie and Spanish model Andres Velencoso were quickly spotted by the paparazzi though so… Kylie Minogue Spends Some Time With Her Model Beau, Announces … Kylie Minogue was spotted on Wednesday arriving at the airport in the Prague with her hottie of a boyfriend. Kylie and Spanish model Andres Velencoso were quickly spotted by the paparazzi though so they made sure to keep a bit of … Muziic Blog » Kylie Minogue says 'there should be no homophobia … Kylie Minogue says “there should be no homophobia anywhere in this world” in a video message for those heading to the Mardi Gras in Sydney. “Say it loud, say it proud, love is love is love is love,” she says in the message. … All Music Site: Kylie Minogue 'might' get married Jewel Writing Songs For Her Unborn Baby · Gig review: Crowded House in Martinborough · Kylie Minogue shows off new look · Apple Threatens Record Business. Again. Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters Compiles Queen Albu. … Sounds of Oz » Kylie Minogue Brings Aphrodite Tour to Oz Expect a grand spectacle when Kylie touches down. The show apparently features multiple sets, a big golden horse, and water features. Then there is the set list, which combines newies from Aphrodite with plenty of old favourites. … newcampingstore says: Kylie Minogue bringing her most lavish stage production yet to Australia http://goo.gl/fb/5lldy
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Skyfire, the first mobile browser that brought flash to Android, has just rolled out an improved iPhone browser, adding social features like Facebook integration and content recommendations. The new features in Skyfire 3.0 for the iPhone, now include Facebook “likes” on every page (in the dock) coupled with the ability to share and view recommendations Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Next Web Discovery Date : 02/03/2011 19:23 Number of articles : 4
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Lady Gaga strutted her stuff to “Government Hooker,” from her upcoming ‘Born This Way’ album, at the Thierry Mugler Fashion Show in Paris yesterday. Watch her catwalk to the new track! Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Gossip Cop Discovery Date : 02/03/2011 23:04 Number of articles : 6
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iOS 4.3 is getting itself a pretty snazzy launch vehicle in Apple’s brand new iPad 2 . The thinner, lighter, faster Apple tablet now comes in a choice of black or white, has cameras on front and back, and we understand its cake-cutting abilities are unrivaled. Now that you’ve had a good few hours to digest the news, consume the subsequent comparisons against the original iPad and the rest of the tech world’s tablet offerings , we want to know what you think. Will the iPad 2 pry open your purse, is the oldie still a goodie, or will you wait for the bigger and better things coming down the road? Answers below, please! View Poll iPad 2: are you buying one? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …More bad health news on the plastics front. Even BPA-free plastic products can leach a chemical that acts like the sex hormone estrogen, according to new research. The researchers bought hundreds of plastic products from stores like Wal-Mart, focusing on products that come in contact with food, and found that…
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Charlie Sheen says he’s ready to fight to get kids back; Zsa Zsa Gabor taken to hospital by ambulance; Beyonce says she donated Gadhafi performance fees. (March 3)
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The NFL and the players’ union sat down Thursday morning for a last-ditch effort to avoid a work stoppage in America’s most popular sport. The league’s collective bargaining agreement expires at midnight. (March 3)
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