Monthly Archives: November 2009

by | November 23, 2009

Prosperity, Peace and Opportunity: The Legacy of American Service in South Korea

Posted by Buellboy WhiteHouse.gov—In a particularly moving address to troops at Osan Air Base in Osan, South Korea, the President thanked American troops for their continued sacrifice and service, and took the opportunity to a share a short anecdote with … Continue reading →

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by | November 23, 2009

White House Celebrates the 540th Anniversary of the Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Posted by Audiegrl Whitehouse.gov—On Friday we hosted a reception commemorating the 540th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first guru in Sikhism. It was the first time that this holiday has ever been celebrated at the … Continue reading →

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by | November 23, 2009

The Pit Bull in the China Shop by Frank Rich

Op-ed by Frank Rich New York Times/Frank Rich—At last the American right and left have one issue they unequivocally agree on: You don’t actually have to read Sarah Palin’s book to have an opinion about it. Last Sunday Liz Cheney … Continue reading →

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by | November 23, 2009

44-D’s Book Diaries: R. Scott Reiss’ Black Monday

“Name the most powerful narcotic in the world,” he asks the former beggar boy. “Oil,” the mentor says. ” More than opium, more than heroin. The pipelines are syringes. The addicts pay anything for their supply, kill for it, steal … Continue reading →

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by | November 23, 2009

US Envoy Jon Huntsman Criticizes Coverage of Obama China Visit

Posted by Audiegrl AP/Christopher Bodeen—Washington’s ambassador to Beijing hit out Friday at negative U.S. media coverage of President Barack Obama’s visit to China, saying it failed to take into account important progress on many issues. Although producing no breakthroughs on … Continue reading →

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by | November 23, 2009

Great Britain: Tamiflu-Resistant Strain of Swine Flu Spreading

Posted by Audiegrl Resistant strain discovered in Cardiff hospital, prompting concern among health officials guardian.co.uk/Owen Bowcott—Doctors in Wales have discovered a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu that has been spreading from patient to patient in a Cardiff hospital. The emergence … Continue reading →

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by | November 23, 2009

FLU.GOV LIVE-H1N1 Briefing for Bloggers and Their Readers

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by | November 22, 2009

***UPDATED***Rachel Maddow Show Guest, Frank Schaeffer Discuss the Latest In Thinly-Veiled Evangelical Christian Obama Death Threats

HP—Apparently, the latest thing in “Debasing The Institutions You Pretend To Hold Dear In Order To Suggest That President Barack Obama Should Be Murdered Without Actually Coming Right Out And Saying So” goes by a shorter name: Psalm 109:8. And … Continue reading →

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by | November 22, 2009

Citizens for Real Health Care Reform and a PUBLIC OPTION

Dear Supporters, Moments ago, the Senate voted to begin its full debate on historic health care reform legislation instead of obstructing it with a filibuster. Tonight’s vote marks the biggest victory to date for our grassroots effort to pass health … Continue reading →

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by | November 22, 2009

From Solar Applications to Christmas, LEDs Light the Night

Advances in LED lighting continue to pour forth, while some programs are promoting awareness of LED lighting by promoting Christmas light exchanges. New research from the state-funded Florida Energy Systems Consortium may result in a combination solar cell, LED and … Continue reading →

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