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  • AT&T: time to hire an extra Wilson brother

    AT&T CEO Wants iPhone Users to Limit Usage: "Recently, AT&T has been vocally combating Verizon’s ad campaign by using semantics and Luke Wilson to paint their competitor’s 3G network as inferior. Now, Ralph de la Vega, chief executive of AT&T Mobility, is taking on a new opponent:...

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    Posted: December 09, 2009, 5:23pm EST

  • National School Lunch Program: "market of last resort"?

    School Kids - And the Rest of Us - Fed Meat That Fast-Food Joints Wouldn’t Touch - ProPublica: "An investigation by USA Today [2] found that millions of pounds of meat that wouldn’t pass muster with many fast-food chains have been fed to schoolchildren in the past three years. The" [...]
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    Posted: December 09, 2009, 12:10pm EST

  • "Weasel Words"

    From Obama’s Economic Speech | FactCheck.org: We’re always alert for signs that the president (any president) is overselling his programs. Here’s what we heard in President Obama’s speech on Tuesday announcing new efforts to create jobs: He highlighted a Congressional Budget Office estimate that...

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    Posted: December 09, 2009, 8:33am EST

  • New image from Mars rover "Oppportunity"

    NASA - Approaching Marquette Island: "NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity took this picture of a rock informally named 'Marquette Island' as it approached the rock for investigations that have suggested the rock is a stony meteorite. Opportunity used its navigation camera to record this...

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    Posted: December 09, 2009, 8:14am EST

  • Afghanistan: lining up behind the Prez

    McChrystal, Eikenberry Rally Behind Afghan Plan : NPR: "President Obama's top commander and top diplomat in Afghanistan have assured two congressional committees of their support for the president's battle plan. Both Gen. Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry told the House and Senate...

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    Posted: December 09, 2009, 7:47am EST

  • Good Morning Stephanopoulos

    Exclusive: George gets 'GMA' - - POLITICO.com: "ABC News will announce George Stephanopoulos as an anchor of “Good Morning America,” to start as soon as Monday, industry sources tell POLITICO. The announcement is planned for Thursday. Stephanopoulos, 48, joins Robin Roberts at the anchor desk of...

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    Posted: December 09, 2009, 7:42am EST

  • AG to target illegal downloaders, come spring

    Pirates beware: AG's Web cops cracking down | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "Those behind the sophisticated computer software in Mississippi and elsewhere that tracks down child predators on the Internet are now targeting people who illegally download music and movies. 'The good guys are...

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    Posted: December 09, 2009, 7:40am EST

  • WH official criticizes Barbour's HBCU proposal

    Obama aide: Money wrong merger motive | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "The leader of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities says he disagrees with Gov. Haley Barbour's proposal to merge Mississippi's HBCUs, mainly because Barbour's motive was money. 'I...

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    Posted: December 09, 2009, 7:37am EST

  • Rankin supes to apt. builders: that dog don't hunt

    Rankin bans new apartments | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: Rankin officials have barred the construction of apartments temporarily, awaiting the results of studies and input from a mid-January public hearing. The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a temporary moratorium on dense...

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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 7:48pm EST

  • TARP for job stimulus? "Not so fast," says ProPublica

    Money Left Over, but the U.S. Debt May Swallow It - ProPublica: "On Monday, President Obama announced that the bank bailout cost about $200 billion less than expected, telling reporters, “It means that some of that money can be devoted to deficit reduction.” As Obama prepares to make a speech" [...]
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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 12:15pm EST

  • NYT: local water contaminations rampant

    Millions in U.S. Drink Contaminated Water, Records Show - NYTimes.com: "More than 20 percent of the nation’s water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act over the last five years, according to a New York Times analysis of federal data. That law requires...

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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 10:35am EST

  • Job creation with TARP funds? GOP against it

    From AP's write on SunHerald.com: President Barack Obama is promoting help for highways and small businesses, bridges and energy-efficient homes in a broad pitch to get Americans back to work and roll back the double-digit unemployment that's approaching a quarter-century high, an administration...

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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 9:47am EST

  • Poll indicates general support for Afghanisan ramp-up

    From Pollster.com: US: Afghanistan (Quinnipiac 12/1-6): Obama Job Approval: Foreign Policy 46% Approve, 45% Disapprove (chart) Afghanistan: 45 / 45 Do you think the U.S. is doing the right thing by fighting the war in Afghanistan now, or should the U.S. not be involved in Afghanistan...

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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 9:42am EST

  • Weill vs. Johnson: no assaults but plenty of loud-mouthing

    Jackson mayor, councilman bicker over cards use | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. and Ward 1 Councilman Jeff Weill bickered loudly and traded accusations today over access to records documenting city employees’ use of discount gas cards. At a City Council meeting,...

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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 9:26am EST

  • Domestic violence reform possible in XGR

    Potential Reform to Mississippi's Domestic Violence Laws in Coming Session | Mississippi Public Broadcasting: Mississippi ranks fifth in the nation in domestic violence murders. Two out of every 100-thousand Mississippi women die each year from violence in the home. As MPB's Carl Gibson...

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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 9:22am EST

  • CL updates Pickering-Hester set-to case

    Soccer tiff involving Pickering examined | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "Former U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering said Monday he was standing up for his son after a soccer coach’s alleged verbal abuse, but a fight that escalated is now the focus of a police investigation."

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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 9:18am EST

  • Pickering issues statement on soccer field clash

    HT @jmattike (Ipse Blogit): From WAPT Jackson: In a statement released Monday, Pickering said the coach verbally abused and physically intimidated Pickering's 11-year-old son to the point where he was crying uncontrollably. 'I approached the coach, who was sitting in his vehicle, and asked him to...

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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 5:04pm EST

  • Report: Pickering in soccer field scuffle

    Former congressman involved in altercation - WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS:: "A soccer game ends in Madison with a scuffle between a former congressman and a youth soccer coach. According to Madison Police, former Republican U.S. Representative Chip Pickering and Coach Chris Hester have signed affidavits...

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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 9:35am EST

  • "Rut"... I beg your pardon?!

    When does the rut occur in Mississippi? | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American

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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 9:33am EST

  • COBRA drawdown

    Jobless face lost benefits | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "Government subsidies for health insurance premiums are ending this week for many jobless Mississippians, making it virtually impossible for them to afford such insurance. 'It has been a lifeline,' said Ron Pollack, executive...

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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 9:32am EST

  • Report of Al Qaeda-Taliban tiff

    Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan: "United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen argued in senate testimony last week that the 30,000-troop increase was necessary to prevent the Taliban...

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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 9:16am EST

  • "The Pakistan Pillar"

    From Sydney J Freedberg Jr.'s blog at National Journal Online: One of the legs of President Obama's triad for Afghanistan is a strengthened long-term alliance with Pakistan. Or, in Obama's words at West Point last week: "Going forward, the Pakistan people must know America will remain a strong...

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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 9:14am EST

  • ProPublica, LAT examine temp nursing

    Temp Firms a Magnet for Unfit Nurses - ProPublica: "Firms that supply temporary nurses to the nation's hospitals are taking perilous shortcuts in their screening and supervision, sometimes putting seriously ill patients in the hands of incompetent or impaired caregivers. Emboldened by a chronic...

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    Posted: December 06, 2009, 1:22pm EST

  • NEMS: Barbour still opposes new fed stimulus

    Intriguing write from NEMS360.com about the state's budget woes and Governor Barbour's opposition to a new federal stimulus package, the former aid having propped up state budgets across the country: Barbour recently predicted that Mississippi tax collections will not reach fiscal year 2008 levels...

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    Posted: December 06, 2009, 10:54am EST

  • Great Q&A on HCR from NPR (so many acronyms!)

    From While Senators Speechify, We Answer More Listener Questions - Shots - Health News Blog : NPR: While the Senate jaws on, you can get some straight talk from NPR's Julie Rovner, as she answers listeners' questions on Friday's All Things Considered. The first listener asks if the health bill...

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    Posted: December 06, 2009, 10:42am EST

  • DefSec: no quick drawdown in Afghanistan

    Editor's note: I'd here like to begin a daily practice, blogging some news about America's overseas conflicts -- see my earlier post for an explanation.  If you see a good online news story or analysis or opinion piece on our wars in Central Asia or the Middle East, feel free' [...]
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    Posted: December 06, 2009, 10:32am EST

  • Osama bin Laden: remember?

    Jones: Bin Laden still spends time in Afghanistan - Yahoo! News: "National security adviser James Jones said Sunday that al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden still spends some time inside Afghanistan. Most recent U.S. estimates have placed bin Laden inside Pakistan. But Jones, a retired general, said...

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    Posted: December 06, 2009, 10:30am EST

  • No, it's OUR war

    For some reason I woke up cranky -- no, it wasn't the snow. But somehow, in morning reading, I found cause to take exception to the notion that the conflict in Afghanistan is "Obama's war" now. I sought sources for this labeling and found an abundance on Google... The Economist, Commentary,' [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 1:45pm EST

  • Small biz video works (but don't just take it from me...)

    What Online Videos Can Do for Your Business - FoxSmallBusinessCenter.com: "Online videos used to be a novelty, but today are a requirement for any small business that wants to drive traffic to its site and turn clicks into sales. “Video is the most precious technology on the planet,” said Pam...[...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 1:42pm EST

  • Bennie and the cards

    HT @yallpolitics... From House Homeland Security Committee faces ethics inquiry - washingtonpost.com: At a hearing in late March, the nation's credit card companies faced the threat of expensive new rules from an unlikely regulator: the House Homeland Security Committee, chaired by Rep. Bennie...

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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 12:42pm EST

  • "Dealers get new deal?"

    From The Clarion-Ledger: "Several Mississippi automobile dealers who quit selling or are set to end agreements selling Chrysler and General Motors vehicles say they'd be willing to talk to the companies about rejoining their dealer networks. The two manufacturers Thursday said they would...

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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 12:38pm EST

  • Recapping the Airport Road gas blast

    Ruptured gas line ignites in Pearl | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "Construction work around a natural gas line in Pearl caused it to ignite and burst into a 10- to 12-foot flame on Friday, burning for several hours and tangling up major roads. Parts of Airport Road were closed until...[...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 12:36pm EST

  • When eggheads collide....

    From NPR/Concerned Scientists Vs. 'Superfreakonomics' Author: "In October, SuperFreakonomics author Steve Levitt spoke with host Scott Simon and outlined some provocative ideas for addressing the problem of global warming, like pumping sulfur dioxide into the upper atmosphere to cool down the...

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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 11:45am EST

  • Maybe they should talk about global warming in, say, Rio?

    Climate drama climax looks elusive in Copenhagen - Yahoo! News: "For 20 years, as this crowded planet grew warmer, nations have gathered annually to try to do something about it. History now brings them to this chilly northern capital, and to a crossroads. The world looks to Copenhagen 'to witness...[...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 11:34am EST

  • Slowin' down in the Delta

    Barbour: Delta plant on hold as company seeks financing | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says a company that wants to build a $300 million plant in the Delta is still trying to arrange private financing. Because of that, he says any plans to call a special...[...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 2:31pm EST

  • NEMS: Toyota plant rumor false

    NEMS360.com - News, Business, Classifieds, and Events in Northeast Mississippi: "Toyota officials say that a Japanese business paper’s report that the automaker will resume construction at its Blue Springs plant is not true. And Melissa Medley, a spokeswoman for the Mississippi Development...

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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 1:57pm EST

  • Technorati writes on "Cyberbullying PR Hacks"

    From Cyberbullying PR Hacks: How Should Bloggers Respond? Blogging - Technorati: Journalists often like to lecture bloggers about the need to “pick up the phone” while writing blog posts. It’s in order to do journalism-y like things, they say, like confirming facts, getting reaction quotes,...

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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 9:19am EST

  • Cowbell assault - oh, the horror

    Starkville police: Cowbell used in assault after Egg Bowl | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "Campus police at Mississippi State are attempting to find a man who allegedly struck a student in the head with a cowbell after Saturday’s Egg Bowl football game, the Starkville Daily News reported...

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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:28am EST

  • Newt on Jobs

    From Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich Holds "Jobs Summit" in Jackson | Mississippi Public Broadcasting: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is taking his ideas for creating jobs and growing the economy directly to the people. Last night he held a Town Hall style meeting in Jackson....

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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:19am EST

  • Allow me to introduce Poplarville's luckiest man

    Miss. man gets probation for Facebook threats | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American: "A black man from Mississippi who posed as a white supremacist and sent racist death threats over the Internet in the aftermath of President Barack Obama's election has been sentenced to three years of...

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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:10am EST

  • Mississippi Happening's Hanukkah special

    Though I no longer have the free time to work on the podcast, I still love those guys! Here's the latest podcast from Daniel and Amanda (link to audio file). More info at the blog: Mississippi Happening: Hey....it's Hanukkah!!!!!

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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:06am EST

  • Minerva "Alt rock festival" announced for Tupelo

    NEMS360.com - News, Business, Classifieds, and Events in Northeast Mississippi: "The city has approved a major outdoor music event planned for March that could bring internationally known artists and draw thousands of fans. The Minerva Music Festival will be held March 13 at Ballard Park and...

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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:01am EST

  • Cable just got the big feed; Conan comments

    GE, Comcast announce NBC Universal joint venture deal - Dec. 3, 2009: "General Electric and Comcast announced a joint venture worth a combined $37.25 billion on Thursday that will give the cable company eventual control of NBC Universal. In the complex deal, NBC Universal will borrow $9.1 billion...

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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 10:12am EST

  • 'Tis the season

    From Batson Hospital's summation on YouTube: Need a Christmas Tree? Head down to the NickTrees at the Christmas Tree Mall at the Mississippi Fairgrounds, Building 13, and help raise money for the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children at the same time. It is the largest Christmas Tree Mall in the...
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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 10:09am EST

  • FERC says Entergy audits routine

    Yall Politics cites "Megawatt Daily" at Platts.com for this report: Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood on Tuesday said an ongoing audit of Entergy by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission indicates the agency is taking a “strong look” at the company’s practices. But a FERC spokeswoman and...

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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 10:01am EST

  • Senator's daughter carjacked

    Senator Bob Corker's Daughter Carjacked|ABC 7 News: "Tennessee Senator Bob Corker's oldest daughter, Julia, was dragged out of her SUV near the Verizon Center Wednesday night, ABC 7 News has confirmed through sources."

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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 9:55am EST

  • BofA's bailout buy-back

    BofA to return $45 billion in bailout money - Dec. 2, 2009: "Bank of America said late Wednesday it planned to return the entire $45 billion in bailout money it received from the government over the past year. The move would allow Bank of America, the nation's largest lender, to" [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 9:54am EST

  • Budget chop-chop... the carnage continues

    Miss. governor set to announce more budget cuts - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WXVT.com |: "Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is set to announce a second round of state budget cuts, only five months into the fiscal year. Barbour will announce the reductions during a news...[...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 9:47am EST

  • But will rates really fall?

    Mississippi Business Journal - Blog Archive - Grand Gulf to see major expansion: "Entergy Mississippi Inc. announced that the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved plans for a major upgrade to the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson. The utility said the project would be one of the...

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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 9:15am EST

  • CreditCardReform.org wants to "Take It To The Bank"

    Friends, readers... a week or so ago I signed up for Consumers Union's "action team" advisories. In the interests of full disclosure, I should note that I've successfully paid off all my consumer credit debt (piled up over years of my own foolishness, but maximized through sneaky business...

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    Posted: December 02, 2009, 4:58pm EST
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