With intricate beading and down-home charm, 53 Miss America contestants strutted outside a Las Vegas Strip casino Friday to show off shoes decorated for their native states. (Jan. 14)
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At least four people in Venezuela were injured Friday during a protest. The four were part of a group trying to close down a highway when a bus and a car ran over them outside of Caracas. (Jan. 14)
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The new national Republican Party chairman says his party has to “get on track” to “defeat Barack Obama in 2012.” In a brief victory speech today, Reince Priebus asked for unity within the fractured 168-member Republican National Committee. (Jan. 14)
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Zsa Zsa Gabor’s right leg was amputated Friday in a life-saving surgery that doctors called successful. Gabor, who turns 94 on Feb. 6, was being watched carefully, but there were no complications, doctors said after the surgery. (Jan. 14)
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News that the stars have shifted alignment, astrologically speaking, is leaving Horoscope readers atwitter. Many are hearing that their sign might have changed and there is even a neglected 13th constellation. (Jan. 14)
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A substitute teacher at a Gulf coast elementary school was arrested and faces allegations he punched two students and pushed another. Authorities say 55-year-old William Amory faces child abuse charges. Bail was set at a total of $30000. (Jan. 14)
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The folks at Neatorama stumbled upon a video of quite possibly the coolest snowboarding trick ever attempted. Upon first glance, it seems our hero may flail in the air and fall, but he sneakily delivers an unexpected and dazzling finish. No fancy Flying Tomato twists and twirls and triple-flips, just ten seconds of pure and simple snow-topped brilliance. WATCH: Read More… More on Video Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Huffington Post Discovery Date : 15/01/2011 01:26 Number of articles : 4
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The Newbery is the most prestigious prize in children’s literature; “90-Second Newbery” is a competition to abridge a wonderful kids’ book into a 90-second video. Here’s the entry for Madeline L’Engle’s classic “A Wrinkle in Time.” Great work! “A Wrinkle In Time” In 90 Seconds (Thanks, Spocko, via Submitterator!) RIP: author Madeleine L’Engle – Boing Boing… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Boing Boing Discovery Date : 15/01/2011 01:15 Number of articles : 9
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Violent anti-government protests drove Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali from power Friday after 23 years of iron-fisted rule, as anger over soaring unemployment and corruption spilled into the streets. (Jan. 14)
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Yeah, yeah. “Civility” and all that. But is it uncivil if it’s accurate ? It’s about time someone said it. But to Caddell’s point, he says given the reaction and coverage of the Tucson shootings from the left/media, “no wonder people hate the media and hate the politicians.” He’s right. While most Americans are sitting at home wondering what the shooting in Tucson had to do with politics, the left… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Say Anything Discovery Date : 14/01/2011 23:36 Number of articles : 8
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