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Gingrich vows to stay in race
Seeded on Sun Feb 5, 2012 8:26 AM EST (The Washington Times)
Newt Gingrich will stay in the Republican presidential nomination contest despite an expected loss to Mitt Romney in Saturday’s Nevada caucuses, the former speaker told The Washington Times late Saturday afternoon. “We had excellent fundraising meetings and calls y …
Park closed after tensions over Occupy D.C. cleanup - WTOP.com
Seeded on Sun Feb 5, 2012 8:24 AM EST (WTOP)
Police closed McPherson Square after tensions escalated between the protesters occupying the park and the U.S.
Ron Paul turns to Minnesota
Seeded on Sun Feb 5, 2012 8:22 AM EST (The L.A. Times)
That’s why the Texas congressman skipped the Florida primary and focused his efforts instead on Maine, a state that has been holding something of a multi-day caucus that Paul could very well win. Tonight marks the beginning of a stretch of caucus contests in Nevada, Main …
Romney Glitter Bombed
Seeded on Sat Feb 4, 2012 6:40 PM EST (CNN)
An individual from the glitter-growing group, Nick Espinosa, said he was affiliated with two operations: Glitterati and Occupy Minneapolis.
Five Things to Watch in the Nevada Caucus'
Seeded on Sat Feb 4, 2012 3:45 PM EST (Politico)
After the drama of the first four states, the Nevada caucus is shaping up as something of a let-down. Nearly everyone expects Mitt Romney to win by a big margin. Newt Gingrich barely put up a fight.
Libyan militia accused of torturing to death ambassador to France - Telegraph
Seeded on Sat Feb 4, 2012 3:37 PM EST (Telegraph)
One of Libya's many new militias has been accused of detaining and apparently torturing to death a former ambassador to France, the latest allegation of brutality to mar the victorious revolutionaries' reputation since the fall of Col Muammar Gaddafi.
Russia and China veto resolution on Syria at UN
Seeded on Sat Feb 4, 2012 3:36 PM EST (BBC News - Japan hit by massive earthquake)
An Arab and Western-backed resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria has been vetoed at the UN Security Council by Russia and China. They rejected the draft as "unbalanced" hours after activists accused troops of killing at least 55 people at Homs. Western countrie …
Romney cruising toward solid win in Nevada on Saturday | McClatchy
Seeded on Sat Feb 4, 2012 11:12 AM EST (McClatchy)
Republicans in Nevada are poised to do what no one has yet done in the 2012 Republican presidential campaign — sustain momentum. Their caucuses on Saturday are likely to deliver a solid victory to Mitt Romney.
» UN Wants World Tax To 'Help The Poor' Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
Seeded on Sat Feb 4, 2012 11:06 AM EST (The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com)
The United Nations wants a world tax imposed on all financial transactions to fund a global model of social services that will provide “needy people” with a basic income, free healthcare, education and housing.
Damascus denies responsibility for deaths of more than 400 civilians ahead of U.N. vote
Seeded on Sat Feb 4, 2012 11:02 AM EST (Al Arabiya News)
Damascus on Saturday said gunmen were responsible for the killing of more than 400 civilians across Syria, the state media reported. At least 416 civilians were killed by the Syrian forces across the country while the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) vowed to fight back with inten …
Gingrich would support an Israeli attack on Iran – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:42 PM EST (CNN)
Asked what a Gingrich administration would do should Israel decided to strike Iran, the Republican presidential candidate said Friday he would offer support for the Jewish state. "I would say, if you believe the survival of your country is at stake, what is it we could do to h …
Santorum misses out on Indiana ballot, promises challenge – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:40 PM EST (CNN)
The Republican Party of Indiana announced Friday that just three of the four remaining Republican presidential candidates had filed enough signatures to qualify for a place on the state's primary ballot.
Nevada votes: a caucus explainer – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:42 PM EST (CNN)
When Nevada Republicans go to caucus on Saturday, they will cast paper ballots for their favoured presidential candidate. At the local precinct caucuses, voters will hear speeches from representatives of the candidates, then vote. They are required to have registered by Jan.
Santelli: 1.2 Million Fall Out Of Labor Force As Participation Rate Hits 20-Year Low | RealClearPolitics
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:32 PM EST (RealClearPolitics)
The labor force participation rate, if you look at non-seasonally adjusted, a fresh low going back to April of '83. If you look at seasonally adjusted, a fresh low participation rate going back to December of '81. What does that mean in English? Shrinkage. Shrinkage.
Gingrich makes fiery closing argument on eve of Nevada caucuses | ajc.com
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:06 PM EST (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Newt Gingrich delivered a fiery closing argument here on the eve of Nevada's Republican caucuses, predicting he would win the GOP nomination and taking several swings at Mitt Romney.
Stolen Babies? Mother Loses Four Kids - ABC News
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 5:58 PM EST (ABC News)
Three and a half years later, Reyes Jimenez and her four children have become statistics in the U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration.
Study links low intelligence with right-wing beliefs
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:09 AM EST (The Globe and Mail)
Researchers have found a possible explanation for why certain people are prejudiced: they’re less intelligent. Children with lower general intelligence are more likely to become prejudiced as adults, according to a Brock University study. The study, published in the jou …
Mayor Michael Bloomberg Pledges Up To $250K To Planned Parenthood After Susan G. Komen Foundation Pulls Funding « CBS New York
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 9:59 AM EST (CBS Local New York)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Mayor Michael Bloomberg is pledging money to Planned Parenthood to offset funds that were cut by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer foundation.
Roseanne running for president as Green Party
Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 8:52 AM EST (Politico)
Comedian Roseanne Barr announced Thursday on Twitter that she was running for the Green Party nomination for president of the United States. “I am running for Green Party nominee for POTUS. I am an official candidate. I am4 the Greening of America&the world.
Romneys Mormon Firewall
Fri Feb 3, 2012 8:35 AM EST
Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith — once viewed as a potentially dangerous drag on his 2012 campaign — may quickly become an invaluable asset that helps him lock up the Republican presidential nomination. Read more:
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My Return
Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:59 AM EST
I have been on hiatus for over a year, and look forward to returning to the vine. I will be clipping, seeding, and writing a lot I hope you all enjoy.
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