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Phillip and Nancy Garrido have confessed to kidnapping Jaycee Lee Dugard and holding her for 18 years, Nancy’s defense attorney says. The confession was made in an effort to reduce Nancy’s sentence, the Los Angeles Times reports: Authorities have offered her a plea deal of nearly 242 years to life,…

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Libyan refugee and food crisis looms

Borders under pressure as foreign workers escape to Tunisia and Egypt amid fighting and rising fears over food supplies A refugee crisis is looming on the Libyan-Tunisian border as thousands of foreign workers try to escape the fighting with concern also growing over how long food stocks inside Libya can last, aid agencies have warned. The UN high commission for refugees said 140,000 people have now fled Libya – half of them crossing into Egypt and half into Tunisia. Most refugees are Egyptians who had been working there. On the Egyptian border they have dispersed to their home towns and villages. On the Tunisian side, local authorities’ efforts to deal with them are being overwhelmed as between 1,000 and 2,000 people cross every hour, according to aid workers there. Tunisia has tried to stem the flow to clear more space for tents and stock up on food supplies, prompting a backlog of around 20,000 refugees on the Libyan side waiting to get through, with rising fears for their wellbeing as they have little food and are left exposed at night to the cold. Josette Sheeran, executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP) who visited the Libyan-Tunisian border on Tuesday, said the local Red Crescent organisations and the revolutionary committees set up during the Tunisian uprising had been doing an “excellent” job providing food and shelter, but added that “the system is now under severe stress”. “We are not seeing a diminishing of the numbers of people crossing the border, and we’re very worried about people trapped on the Libyan side of the border,” Sheeran told the Guardian in a telephone interview. The WFP has flown in 80 tonnes of high-energy biscuits to give refugees as they arrive. They are often exhausted and starving after a long trek to safety. Meanwhile, Sheeran said, there was concern about the situation inside Libya, which relies on imports for more than 90% of its food. Those imports have been badly hit by the turmoil inside the country. She said she was particularly worried about the situation in Zawiya, which is held by rebels but surrounded by pro-Gaddafi forces. “There have been some reports of a breakdown in the food supply in Zawiya,” she said. “We are very concerned that food should not be used as a weapon, and it’s very important that we watch this situation.” Elsewhere, Sheeran said, the situation appeared to vary from town to town. There seemed to be food in the shops but it was unclear whether there were sufficient stocks to replenish those supplies when they are exhausted. The WFP will dispatch a team to Benghazi on Wednesday to check if the port is safe for food deliveries and to inspect the food supply situation. WFP planners were trying to assess what corridors might be used from Tunisia and Egypt for the delivery of aid if a food emergency develops in Libya. Libya Refugees Tunisia Egypt Arab and Middle East protests Middle East United Nations Julian Borger guardian.co.uk

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You probably already know that Natalie Portman is an Academy Award-winning actress , but did you know that she’s also a science prodigy? In high school—while she was already starring in films alongside Julia Roberts and Jack Nicholson—Portman made it to the semifinals of the Intel Science Talent Search,…

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A whopping half of men may be infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), best known for causing cervical cancer, but also a cause of anal, penile, head, and neck cancers. Though the CDC currently recommends a vaccine for females, health officials have so far not recommended one for males. Researchers believe…

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The US has misspent “tens of billions of dollars” on contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan—at minimum—according to a new report from a bipartisan commission set up to scrutinize the issue. The report bemoaned problems like “ill-conceived projects,” “poor planning and oversight by the US government, as well as…

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Daily Buzz: IHOP is Giving Away Short Stacks for National Pancake Day 2011 If you love pancakes—like this father-and-daughter duo who make them together every morning—then head over to an IHOP (International House of Pancakes) today. The famous comfort-food-style breakfast chain is, until 10 p.m. EST tonight, giving away free short stacks to all diners. Sure, there’s a catch, but it’s charitable. ( Read Free Pancakes at IHOP 2011 more… ) IHOP celebrates National Pancake Day 2011 with free pancakes HOP is once again celebrating National Pancake Day by giving away free pancakes today. The International House of Pancakes, which has franchises in Union City and Jersey City, is giving away free short stacks to diners until 10 p.m. tonight. In exchange, IHOP is asking patrons to donate to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since IHOP began its National Pancake Day in 2006, it has raised $5.35 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities by giving away more than 10.1 million buttermilk pancakes. ( Read Free Pancakes at IHOP 2011 more… ) National Pancake Day 2011 and 11 Other ‘Holidays’ That Are Kind of Ridiculous For your information, March 1 isn’t just Justin Bieber’s birthday; it’s also National Pancake Day, which IHOP celebrated by handing out free short stacks this morning. While Surge Desk is always happy to celebrate something — and eat free pancakes — we’re a little skeptical of this “holiday” and other ones like it that have cropped up over the years. Here are 11 more that strike us as particularly ridiculous. 1. National Hug Day Celebrated on Jan. 21, National Hug Day promotes a nice, warm embrace between friends. 2. Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day The last Monday of every January has, for 10 years, been celebrated by bubble wrap fans. 3. National Stuffed Mushroom Day Just in case you needed an excuse to stuff some mushrooms, the fungus lobby made Feb. 4 National Stuffed Mushroom Day. 4. National Margarita Day If Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday, does that make National Margarita Day a Jose Cuervo holiday? ( Read Free Pancakes at IHOP 2011 more… ) DAILY DEAL: Free Pancakes From IHOP PancakesDid you know that it’s International Pancake Day? It is! March 1st marks the world wide celebration of pancakes and of course IHOP is celebrating by giving away a free short stack! ( Read Free Pancakes at IHOP 2011 more… ) IHOP Free Pancake Day 2011: Details For The Offer & Locations t’s National Pancake Day! At least according to IHOP, which has brought back its popular national day of free pancakes it’s held annually since 2006. IHOP customers will receive a short stack of three pancakes for free while the promotion lasts from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. Use the IHOP locator to find an IHOP location near you! ( Read Free Pancakes at IHOP 2011 more… ) Free Pancakes at IHOP Today! on’t forget to take advantage of free pancakes today, March 1 at IHOP. The breakfast chain is giving away free short stacks of pancakes as part of its annual fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. I’ve tested this freebie in the past and it is one of my favorites. A short stack is three pancakes, which is quite filling. Roll into IHOP anytime between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. today to get the freebie. ( Read Free Pancakes at IHOP 2011 more… ) National Pancake Day 2011: Free Pancakes (CANVAS STAFF REPORTS) – If you like pancakes, today would be a good day not to eat breakfast at home. Celebrate National Pancake Day at IHop and you can enjoy free flapjacks between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Participating stores in the restaurant chain are offering a free short stack of pancakes with the hope that, in return, you will make a donation to its favorite charity, the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, according to IHop’s website . ( Read Free Pancakes at IHOP 2011 more… ) National Pancake Day: Get Three Free Pancakes National Pancake Day 2011 is the sixth national pancake day sponsored by IHOP, which is raising money for children’s hospitals. Two patrons get ready to order their free pancakes at an IHOP in West Palm Beach during IHOP’s National Pancake Day in 2009. This year the celebration takes place Tuesday, March 1, and offers three free pancakes to customers who walk through the door. ( Read Free Pancakes at IHOP 2011 more… ) Related Searches : ihop free pancake day, ihop locations, ihop, ihop free pancakes 2011, fat tuesday 2011 date Courtesy : Woman’s Day , NJ , AOL News , Hello Beautiful , The Huffington Post , Wallet Pop , My FOX Philly & CS Monitor

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The Charlie Sheen Dictionary: A totally gnarly, bi-winning guide to the actor’s best quotes The man increasingly known as The Warlock will appear on “20/20″ on Tuesday night in an episode called “Charlie Sheen: In His Own Words.” Which got us thinking about those words. Say what you will about the actor and his troubled behavior, but over the last few weeks his quips have been … well, pretty gnarly, and we’re not sure if we mean that in a good or a bad way. During an interview with CNN’s Piers Morgan on Sunday night, he even sounded a little like a tabloid Oscar Wilde, telling the British host that he doesn’t take drugs — he buys them. So in preparation for Tuesday’s show we offer you a glossary of the terms and phrases Sheen has coined over the last few weeks. To all you golden-sombrero’d zombies: Please enjoy. ( Read Charlie Sheens Girlfriends more… ) harlie Sheen’s Girlfriends: How Does Brooke Mueller Feel? The latest Charlie Sheen news just gets more bizarre with each passing day. Meet Charlie Sheen’s girlfriends, who he calls “goddesses” – Natalie Kenley and Rachel Oberlin. The happy unconventional “family” appeared all together on Good Morning America. Who are these women? Kenley is a model and Oberlin is a porn star who goes by the name Bree Olsen. They are both 24. ( Read Charlie Sheens Girlfriends more… ) Charlie Sheen, girlfriends describe their life together Charlie Sheen’s new family would make the Brady Bunch blush. Sheen and his two live-in girlfriends – one a porn star and the other a bikini model for a marijuana magazine – described their living arrangements in a new interview that aired today. “You’ve read about the goddesses, come on. They’re an international sensation,” Sheen told ABC’s “Good Morning America.” “These are my girlfriends. These are the women that I love that have completed the three parts of my heart.” ( Read Charlie Sheens Girlfriends more… ) Charlie Sheen and his ‘faux-litas’; Men obsessed with young ‘goddesses’ are on vacation from reality There’s no doubt that Charlie Sheen has a type – tan, toned and sporting a “barely legal” look. The 45-year-old actor, who has announced that he is living happily with porn star Rachel Oberlin (aka Bree Olsen) and marijuana-mag model Natalie Kenly, both 24, is indulging in a “faux-lita” fantasy – women that are not underage but are styled to look like teen girls. The “faux-lita” or fake Lolita is a play on the title character in Vladimir Nabokov’s 1955 novel about man who is brought to ruin by his obsession with a teenaged girl. Since then, ‘Lolita’ has become shorthand for a highly sexualized teen temptress. ( Read Charlie Sheens Girlfriends more… ) Charlie Sheen’s ‘goddesses’ buck the porn star stereotype Usually, when I think of a porn star, I think of the Credit Angels any one of Tiger Woods’ “ girlfriends. ” They have sensational bodies, but everything else about them looks worn and used and overdone. Their lips are plumped to the point that they not only don’t look natural, but it appears they sat in the sun too long and burned their mouths to the point of an unrecognizable pucker. Many of them have hair dyed to the point it looks fried and even their eyebrows are so structured they look like they were painted on, Barbie-style. ( Read Charlie Sheens Girlfriends more… ) Charlie Sheen Goddesses: Charlie Sheen’s Girlfriends are 24 (Video) Charlie Sheen’s goddesses are the focus of this Today show interview (video), where we learn more about Charlie Sheen’s girlfriends, 24 year old Natalie Kenly and Rachel Oberlin. Charlie Sheen calls the women “the goddesses” – one a porn star, the other a model – and says, “These women don’t judge me. They don’t judge me. They don’t lead with opinion. They don’t lead with their own needs all the time. They’re honest enough to tell me, ‘Hey, look, you — you know, park your nonsense. You gotta help me solve this.’ And we solve it.” Charlie Sheen calls his goddesses “Natty” and “Rach” and they talk about how they are all raising his twin sons, Bob and Max. Sheen notes, “If I can’t be there, they’re there. Everybody helps out … There’s nothing broken here.” ( Read Charlie Sheens Girlfriends more… ) Charlie Sheen introduces the public to his “goddesses” Charlie Sheen is continuing on with his public interviews and in the latest one he is introducing the public to his girlfriends. Sheen has been talking quite a bit about his “goddesses” and now we all get to meet them, states RadarOnline.com. In his ‘Good Morning America’ segment, Sheen had graphic designer Natalie Kenly and porn star Rachel Oberlin (Bree Olson) with him. “These are my girlfriends. These are the women that I love that have completed the three parts of my heart,” the ‘Two and a Half Men’ actor said about the women. ( Read Charlie Sheens Girlfriends more… ) Sheen: ‘Live-in girlfriends system works’ Charlie Sheen has said that sharing his home with two live-in “goddesses” is a system that works. The Two and a Half Men star introduced girlfriends Natalie Kenly and Rachel Oberlin during his second appearance on NBC’s Today Show this morning. ( Read Charlie Sheens Girlfriends more… ) Related Searches : natalie kenly, bree olsen, rachel oberlin, charlie sheen, charlie sheen goddesses Courtesy : Los Angeles Times , Babble , New York Post , NY Daily News , Times Union , TV Crunch , Hollywood News & Digital Spy

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According to a new poll, the nation is still on the Wisconsin protesters’ side: 60% of Americans oppose weakening the collective bargaining rights of public unions, while 56% oppose cutting public employees’ pay or benefits. Even so, only one-third of those surveyed in the New York Times /CBS News poll…

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Jon Stewart showed last night that he’s an equal opportunity mocker, taking a break from his usual attacks on Fox News to instead ridicule “the 24-hour network that started it all, most trusted name in news, the gold standard: CNN.” “You’d think there’d be some way for CNN to at…

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With oil prices again spiking above $100 a barrel, the US issued its first deepwater drilling permit in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon made ocean-disaster history in the region. Noble Energy got the go-ahead to continue work on its Santiago well, which it had begun drilling just…

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