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Washington shuts down as
fierce snowstorm slams Midwest

Reuters, by Ian Simpson Original Article

Posted By: NorthernDog- 3/6/2013 9:53:20 AM Post Reply

WASHINGTON - The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday ahead of a fierce snowstorm packing heavy, wet snow that had blanketed the Midwest, leaving thousands without power and forcing hundreds of flights to be canceled. Washington could get slammed by its biggest snowfall in as much as two years, with 6 inches to 12 inches (15 cm to 30 cm) expected after the storm moved eastward into the mid-Atlantic states, the National Weather Service said. The government, already hit by $85 billion in overall budget cuts that took effect last Friday, ordered 375,000 federal workers in the Washington area

Justice is a long time coming

Hernando Today/Tampa Tribune, by Staff Original Article

Posted By: Mobyclik- 3/6/2013 9:42:09 AM Post Reply

Finally after several years of the intrigue associated with the biggest leak of government classified documents to the WikiLeaks website, the perpetrator, Pvt. Bradley Manning, has admitted guilt to lesser counts of the charges against him. (Snip)We have another high profile case involving a military man, Maj. Nadal Hasan, who shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others at Fort Hood, Texas. This happened on Nov. 5, 2009, a full 40 months ago. Our government, by the way, does not call it an act of terrorism, but rather defines it as workplace violence, even after there is proof

Chief White House calligrapher
gets paid $96,725 a year

Weekly Standard, by Daniel Halper Original Article

Posted By: Fiesta del sol- 3/6/2013 9:33:27 AM Post Reply

With the White House closing its doors to public tour groups in order to save money for the sequester, it´s worth remembering some of the other costs the White House incurs annually. Like the "Chief Calligrapher," Patricia A. Blair, who has an annual salary of $96,725, and her two deputies, Debra S. Brown, who gets paid $85,953 per year, and Richard T. Muffler, who gets paid $94,372 every year. In all, the White House appears to employ 3 calligraphers for a yearly total of $277,050.

Internal doc reveals ICE plan to
release thousands of illegal immigrants

Daily Caller, by Caroline May Original Article

Posted By: Drive- 3/6/2013 9:25:46 AM Post Reply

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte on Tuesday released an internal U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) document showing that the agency planned to release thousands of illegal aliens from detention centers in response to cuts resulting from sequestration. The document revealed that from Feb. 15 to March 31, 2013, ICE planned to release 1,000 detainees a week,

Sen. Paul slams Attorney
General Holder for ´refusal´ to
rule out drone strikes in US

Fox News & Associated Press, by Staff Original Article

Posted By: KarenJ1- 3/6/2013 9:22:04 AM Post Reply

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is blasting Attorney General Eric Holder´s assertion that the government could conceivably use drones against its own citizens in the U.S. as "frightening," saying such an action would violate the Constitution. Paul was responding to comments by Holder released Tuesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee approved the nomination of John Brennan, President Obama´s pick to be his next C.I.A. Director. Paul said in a statement obtained by Fox News that Holder sent him two letters regarding the constitutionality of the use of legal force such as drones against Americans

Angry Saudi prince takes name off
Forbes´ billionaires list; So have we

Investor´s Business Daily, by Andrew Malcolm Original Article

Posted By: SurferLad- 3/6/2013 9:21:06 AM Post Reply

Like virtually every single American who used to have ambition, we´ve been aroused by President Obama´s unifying rhetoric to stop striving for wealth ourselves and simply start hating those who already have it. It´s so much easier to criticize than to emulate. So, when the one-time Chicago slumlord attorney points out the outrageous inequality of the American tax system, we agree on the need for radical Alinsky-style change. If the top 2% of the American public pays only 45% of federal taxes, there´s something obviously unfair.

Jeb Bush Enters Debate,
and Possibly 2016 Race

New York Times, by Micael D. Shear Original Article

Posted By: jackson- 3/6/2013 9:19:24 AM Post Reply

WASHINGTON — As political re-entries go, Jeb Bush’s has been rocky. After watching from the sidelines since before President Obama was first elected, Mr. Bush, a former Republican governor of Florida, injected himself into the debate over revamping the nation’s immigration system this week — and in the process opened the door just a crack to a 2016 run for the White House. The vehicle for Mr. Bush’s return to the national conversation was, as it often is for politicians these days, the publication of a new book. In Mr. Bush’s case, the book argues for an

FOX News Chief Roger Ailes:
Joe Biden ‘dumb as an ashtray’

Washington Examiner, by Charlie Spiering Original Article

Posted By: KarenJ1- 3/6/2013 9:15:50 AM Post Reply

Vanity Fair has published a few excerpts of Zev Chafets’ forthcoming biography of FOX News chief Roger Ailes – who admits that he likes Vice President Joe Biden. “I have a soft spot for Joe Biden,” he said. “I like him. But he’s dumb as an ashtray.” Other interesting nuggets include Ailes’ disdain for Newt Gingrich – “He’s a sore loser and if he had won he would have been a sore winner,” he asserts. While Obama was running for President, Ailes explains, he was concerned about the way that Sean Hannity portrayed him on the network.

Trying to Revive Talks, Obama
Goes Around G.O.P. Leaders

New York Times, by Jackie Calmes & Jonathan Weisman Original Article

Posted By: KarenJ1- 3/6/2013 8:55:19 AM Post Reply

WASHINGTON — With Republican leaders in Congress forswearing budget negotiations over new revenues, President Obama has begun reaching around them to Republican lawmakers with a history of willingness to cut bipartisan deals. Mr. Obama has invited about a dozen Republican senators out to dinner on Wednesday night, after speaking with several of them by phone in recent days, according to people familiar with the invitation. And next week, according to those people and others who did not want to be identified, he will make a rare foray to Capitol Hill to meet separately with the Republican and

Mayor Bloomberg´s new health
crusade: too-loud earbuds

New York Post, by Carl Campanile Original Article

Posted By: Drive- 3/6/2013 8:21:14 AM Post Reply

Now listen up, if you can. Mayor Bloomberg — who has already cracked down on smoking, junk food, trans fats, salt and super-sized drinks — from listening to music at high volume on personal MP3 players, The Post has learned.(snip) “With public and private support, a public-education campaign is being developed to raise awareness about safe use of personal music players . . . and risks of loud and long listening,” said Nancy Clark, the city Health Department’s assistant commissioner of environmental-disease prevention.

Papal contender Peter Turkson of
Ghana has NYC ties and a 1970s
misunderstanding with the law

WPIX [NY], by Dan Mannarino Original Article

Posted By: BuckeyeRon- 3/6/2013 8:18:21 AM Post Reply

As Pope Benedict XVI waved his final goodbye from the terrace of Castel Gandalfo in Rome, the attention quickly shifted to the College of Cardinals who will choose the next Pontiff.(Snip)Turkson’s ties to New York began when he studied at St. Anthony’s seminary in Rensellear, New York during the early 1970s. While he was a young Seminarian, Turkson realized he needed a car to get around New York. So, he got a job to pay for the car but found himself in some trouble. We’ll let Marotta explain this one.“One job he had was cleaning a bank

JihadWatch.com wins CAPC
´People´s Choice Award´ but
is barred from receiving it

American Thinker, by Thomas Lifson Original Article

Posted By: magnante- 3/6/2013 8:17:34 AM Post Reply

In a shocking development that should alert all conservatives to behind-the-scenes manipulation of CPAC and other conservative organizations, the winner of the voting for an important award for bloggers has been barred from receiving it. Pamela Geller of Atlas Shrugs reports: I was surprised and honored that Jihad Watch was among the nominees for the People´s Choice Blog Award, sponsored by Right Wing News and TheTeaParty.net, to be awarded at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2013. (snip) As you can see from the vote above, Jihad Watch won decisively, getting over 50% of the vote in a field of fifteen.

Briton hunted as police crack
IRA and Mafia fraud scheme

Telegraph [UK], by Duncan Gardham* Original Article

Posted By: Attercliffe- 3/6/2013 8:01:30 AM Post Reply

Italian police have broken up a huge money-laundering scheme run by the IRA and the Mafia which has allegedly duped hundreds of holiday home investors across Europe. A British man, said to be involved with the republican terrorist organisation, is being sought by detectives investigating the £390m fraud which was based around a development on the beautiful coast of Calabria in Southern Italy. Italian authorities arrested 16 people in dawn raids and issued a warrant for the arrest of Henry James Fitzsimons, 63, from Belfast, saying he was "a subject considered by the British authorities to be close to

Graphic: inside Samantha Cameron´s
Downing Street kitchen

Telegraph [UK], by Christopher Hope Original Article

Posted By: Attercliffe- 3/6/2013 7:53:21 AM Post Reply

The cakes were due to be sold to staff at Downing Street at tea time, with the money raised going towards the work of the Comic Relief charity. In the photographs, released by Number 10, the Prime Minister´s wife is showing off the moonrocks, flapjacks and tiffin cakes she baked today. Her children Elwen (left) and Nancy (right) are behind her, helping with the cooking and trying some of the cakes. The Camerons live in a flat above 11 Downing Street because it is bigger than Number 10´s apartment. The photographs also gave another chance for people to view the

Sequester won’t interrupt collection
of taxes from ´ObamaCare´

The Hill, by Bernie Becker and Sam Baker Original Article

Posted By: Drive- 3/6/2013 7:50:29 AM Post Reply

Implementation of the taxes and fees from President Obama’s healthcare law is on track despite the cutbacks at the IRS from sequestration. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), enacted in 2010 and derided by Republicans as “ObamaCare,” contains the broadest set of tax changes enacted in some two decades — more than 40 alterations in all, including penalties on people who choose not to purchase insurance.

Global shortage of
extra virgin olive oil

Telegraph [UK], by Alice Philipson Original Article

Posted By: Attercliffe- 3/6/2013 7:28:55 AM Post Reply

In Spain, which experienced a drought in the summer of 2012, the olive harvest is predicted to be down by as much as 60 per cent this year compared to last – from 1.6 million tons to 700,000 tons. This has created a shortage in extra virgin olive oil and pushed up prices as a result. British supermarkets already use olive oil as a loss leader, which means they use the low price to attract shoppers who will then buy more expensive products on top. But experts are now saying the cheap prices are unsustainable given the shortage.

Make Them Pay

American Thinker, by J. T Hatter Original Article

Posted By: tisHimself- 3/6/2013 7:26:15 AM Post Reply

The media threat to our democracy is a clear and present danger to our nation´s future. This is more than merely "A Slobbering Love Affair," as described by Jonah Goldberg in his book subtitled: The True (And Pathetic) Story of the Torrid Romance Between Barack Obama and the Mainstream Media. No. The blind and rabid media support and political activism for their de-facto socialist party and president is the most significant contributor to our social destruction.

Famed Desert Rats to lose
their tanks under Army cuts

Telegraph [UK], by James Kirkup Original Article

Posted By: Attercliffe- 3/6/2013 7:23:22 AM Post Reply

The Army’s 7th Armoured Brigade Headquarters will return from Germany and become part of a new infantry unit that will only be equippped with wheeled reconnaissance vehicles, the MoD admitted. The move ends the armoured role of a tank force that won fame in North Africa under General Bernard Montgomery with victories in battles including El Alamein. Tank crews fighting under the famous black and red badge also fought with distinction against Iraqi forces in both the first and second Gulf Wars. Another celebrated unit, the 4th Mechanized Brigade, known as the Black Rats, will also lose its role

Great White knuckle ride: Incredible
video shows fearless swimmer hitching
a lift on SHARK´S back

Mirror [UK], by Andy Rudd Original Article

Posted By: PChristopher- 3/6/2013 7:12:41 AM Post Reply

Fearless swimmer Ocean Ramsey hitches a lift on the back of a GREAT WHITE SHARK. The brave beauty swam with the 17-foot beast in the waters off Baja in Mexico last year. Shark conservationist Ocean, who is also a scuba instructor, model and freediver, travels the globe swimming with many species of sharks hoping to prove they are nothing like their Jaws film reputation. In the video above, friend Juan Oliphant, captures the incredible moment the 27-year-old catches a ´tail ride´ through the deep.

O´Reilly: ´You are lying, you are lying!´

Politico, by MACKENZIE WEINGER Original Article

Posted By: Toledo- 3/6/2013 6:42:06 AM Post Reply

Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly on Tuesday night repeatedly accused liberal radio talk show host Alan Colmes of "lying" during a heated shouting match on "The O´Reilly Factor." O’Reilly kicked off his show by saying President Barack Obama does not want to “solve the fiscal mess" and that he is too focused on flipping the Republican-held House back to the Democrats to deal with the country´s economic issues. “That is very disturbing,” O’Reilly said. Fox News contributors Colmes and Monica Crowley then stopped by to discuss the issue — and Colmes and O’Reilly quickly found themselves at odds.

Obama’s Random Mutations

American Spectator, by George Neumayr Original Article

Posted By: garnet- 3/6/2013 6:30:35 AM Post Reply

Barack Obama’s position on gay marriage hasn’t so much “evolved” as revolved. In 1996, as a state Senate candidate in Illinois, he told Outlines (which became the Windy City Times), a gay magazine based on Chicago’s North Side, that he supported “legalizing same-sex marriages, and would fight any effort to prohibit such marriages.” Even some on the left acknowledge that he and his aides have been lying about his supposed evolution on gay marriage for years. “He always supported it,” David Plotz of Slate has written.

The Coming Obama Crack-Up

American Spectator, by Quin Hillyer Original Article

Posted By: StormCnter- 3/6/2013 6:19:03 AM Post Reply

Many conservatives, myself included, find themselves in despair about the combination of Barack Obama’s reign of narcissism and the Republican opposition’s incapacities. We might take heart, however, in considering the possibility that the sandworm has begun to turn against The One. At least a few small signs indicate that Obama might have pushed his hyperactive self-regard too far. Obama’s job approval, as per Gallup, has dropped from +13 to dead even — 46-46 — in just about a week. Even the rabidly liberal Bill Keller of the New York Times is slamming Obama’s handling of the sequester.

Gingrich ´a p***k,´ Ailes says

Politico, by Dylan Byers Original Article

Posted By: Pluperfect- 3/6/2013 6:15:44 AM Post Reply

Fox News chief Roger Ailes calls former House Speaker Newt Gingrich "a p***k" and a "sore loser" in an excerpt from a forthcoming biography by Zev Chafets, an exclusive excerpt of which has just been published in Vanity Fair. Ailes remark about Gingrich came during the 2012 campaign season when Gingrich, a former Fox News contributor, complained that the network was giving too much support to Mitt Romney. According to Chafets´ report, Ailes found the complaint self-serving and disloyal, and told his spokesman Brian Lewis to “brush [Gingrich] back." “He’s a sore loser and if he had won

The Answer Is a Longer Yellow

Wall Street Journal, by Holman A. Jenkins, Jr. Original Article

Posted By: Pluperfect- 3/6/2013 6:05:45 AM Post Reply

In Chicago, voters are familiar with human nature. This may explain why no one believes Mayor Rahm Emanuel when he says concern for children is the motive for his promotion of anti-speeding cameras to milk money from the city´s motorists. A Chicago Tribune poll finds even those most inclined to support the cameras were cynical about Mayor Rahm´s motives: "Senior citizens and women voters were evenly split on whether they favored or opposed cameras, but they showed broad consensus that they believed Emanuel sought cameras to raise revenue, not save lives." When governments are engaged in sleazy new forms

How Long Has Hugo
Chavez Been Dead?

Atlantic, by Adam Clark Estes Original Article

Posted By: StormCnter- 3/6/2013 6:02:17 AM Post Reply

The past couple of weeks have played out very strangely in Venezuela. In the span of a few days, we were told that Hugo Chávez was probably dead then probably not then definitely so. But where´s the body? Conspiracy theorists are going to have a ball with this. Before we start exploring the crazy world of crackpot conspiracy theories, let´s get one thing straight. Hugo Chávez is dead. He was very sick with cancer for a very long time, and despite the Venezuelan people´s holding out hope that he would recover, Chávez succumbed to his illness.

Conservative crisis management

Washington Examiner [DC], by Noemie Emery Original Article

Posted By: StormCnter- 3/6/2013 5:57:24 AM Post Reply

When in a hole, keep right on digging. That´s the attitude of a number of movement conservatives, who, in reaction to last year´s shellacking, seem to want to make certain they never climb out. The plan, should there be one, seems to come in three parts: First, whine, lament and rend garments in public; second, blame everyone else for your failure to win much since Reagan left office, and third, having come out of a cycle in which you lost increasing numbers of various people, do try your hardest to lose even more. As to point one, shut up, because nobody cares

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