Why 'Small Government' In One State Actually Cost Taxpayers $178 Million | MoveOn.Org

Florida's drug testing program costs $178 Million while saving $60,000 in denied benefits. Once again affirming the rule of unintended consequences.

Woman Accidentally Shot While Waiting in Line at Grocery Store

A Jacksonville, Fla., woman waiting in line at a grocery store was shot when the man in front of her dropped a gun.

Bush Ducks Harsh Critic's Pointed Response to Announcement War to Continue

While on top secret visit to Baghdad Bush announces that war in Iraq is not over, but is at least headed toward conclusion; praises new security agreement with Al-Maliki's government.

Trying to Tie Obama's Hands on Gitmo - TIME

Quoting the article, "After years during which prisoners were held without trial, the question is whether this surge in prosecutions and publicity is a case of due process finally starting to work — or a hurried effort designed to tie Obama's hands as he tries to shut the faci …

Was the New Deal too small? | csmonitor.com

An effort to analyze FDR's depression era New Deal to provide clues as to how Obama should proceed with his economic stimulus and infrastructure improvement program.

BBC NEWS | Science

Cambridge University puts Teddy bears in space despite the UK ban on astronauts. Turns out to be a fun and educational program for British school children put on by Cambridge students.

President-Elect Obama? Yeah, Right! (Click) - Commitment 2008 News Story - WYFF Greenville

Republican Florida Congressman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen got a call Wednesday from a man sounding remarkably like Obama. Being determined not to get 'punked', she hung up on him. It was in fact the president-elect. fortunately Mr. Obama has a good sense of humor.

Asthma inhalers to go 'green' on Dec. 31 | Newsweek Health | Newsweek.com

Asthma inhalers are finally dropping CFC's in favor of eco-friendly HFA's. This creates some concern among users. But new versions of the meds work identically.

Energy price swings have modest impact on inflation -NY Fed | Markets | Markets News | Reuters

Surprising economics: study shows that energy and food price swings have a less than expected effect on the overall rate of inflation.

Clemson To Name Swinney Head Coach - Sports News Story - WYFF Greenville

Clemson University is to appoint interim head coach for football, Dabo Swinney, to full-time position. this comes on the heals of the handy defeat of rivals South Carolina and an impressive turn around season.

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Queen enter Grammy Hall of Fame

Queen and Police recordings nominated to Grammy Hall of Fame. Article explains what the Hall of Fame is and tells that it will be part of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles which opens on 6 December.

FOXNews.com - NATO Trucks Attacked by Militants in Pakistan, 2 Dead - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News

Militants destroyed trucks ferrying Humvees to Western forces in Afghanistan on Monday in an attack that killed two people and underscored the vulnerability of the crucial supply line.

Obama choice dims hopes in Middle East for change | Special Coverage | Reuters

Claims that choice to nominate Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State is a set back for Middle East peace. This based largely on favorable of her by Israelis.

BBC NEWS | Science

Once in a lifetime astronomical event to occur today. Within the hour people in Europe will be treated to a combined conjunction and occultation of the Moon, Jupiter and Venus.

Police seize frying pans in homicide probe  | burlingtonfreepress.com | The Burlington Free Press

Police investigating the bludgeoning death of a Castleton State College teacher have seized several items from her home, including three cast-iron frying pans.

BBC NEWS | Programmes | From Our Own Correspondent | 'Mummy, can I phone the pirates?'

Twelve year old girl makes major break through in the Somali pirate-oil tanker incident, being the first to get the pirates to talk on the telephone. this eventually led to interiews with the BBC of a pirate and the captain of the tanker.

N.Y. Democrats May Skip Gay Marriage Vote

New York Democrats are delaying there promised introduction of legislation to legalize same-sex marriage. They're main considerations seem to be strengthening their position in the legislature and governor's Mansion, and giving the legislation a better chance of passing.

Disguised Mother Woos Juror in Bid to Free Son

This article shows the lengths a mother will got to protect her son. She basically set out to seduce a former juror from her son's trial in as effort to prove juror misconduct at her sons trial. If she can prove this he should be able to get a new trial upon appeal.

BBC NEWS | Science

US researchers have come up with a way to predict the rate at which ice shelves break apart into icebergs. This is leading to a better understanding of the process whereby global warming leads to rising sea-levels.

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