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• Adam Lambert Pushes the Envelope at the AMA Awards, Taylor Swift Big Winner, Other Surprises At AMA Awards (List Of Winners Here)

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  Wow. First, Adam Lambert needs to take over as lead singer of Queen. The second place contestant, who was clearly the best performer and singer in American Idol, didn't win due to being openly gay...no other reason, so let's not pretend.
  
  But not winning AI didn't hold him back. [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Dancing With The Stars Finale Won't Be Shown at 7 Tonight

  In Nashville, Dancing With the Stars won't air until midnight because of the Houston-Titans game. Others reading this might want to check in their area and check if it will air at 7 or at midnight as well.' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The American Music Awards Are Tonight, With Adam Lambert Performing

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  I can't remember the name of the person who won 'American Idol,' but we all know the name of the person who came in 2nd, Adam Lambert. Unfortunately, America voted for the "all American country singer" instead of the most talented singer, Adam, because he is openly gay. Well, like' [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov 22) Forget the 72 Virgins- New Jersey "Paradise On Earth"

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  (CBS) One of the biggest problems in health care is that many Americans are "dying badly," says Dr. Ira Byock. He says many Americans spend their last days in an intensive care unit, relying on uncomfortable machines or surgeries to prolong their lives a few more [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 22)

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  Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona
  Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York
  Dr. Jennifer Ashton [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'This Week With George Stephanopoulos' This Morning (Nov 22)

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  Coming up…. Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE), Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
  
  The Senate produces a 2,000 page health care bill, but will the Democrats get to 60 votes? And a government panel tells millions of women [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Senator Alexander Is An Elitist--Us Po' Tennesseans Are Ghetto

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  This is from Randy's site, Knoxviews:
  
  Senator Alexander, Are 1.2 Million Tennesseans "Ghetto"?
  Submitted by rocketsquirrel on Sat, 2009/11/21 - 11:07pm.
  
  Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander'a classy remarks on Medicaid patients:
  
  Dumping of 15 million low-income Americans into a medical ghetto called Medicaid that none of' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:24pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• BREAKING: Democrats have 60 votes to advance health bill

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  This is a big victory for the President, but it is NOT a vote for health care reform, rather a vote to allow this bill to move forward.
  
  So the most important people (right now) become the Blue Dog Democrats and sadly, Joe Lieberman, because if they don't vote' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:13pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• BREAKING: Democrats have 60 votes to advance health bill

  This is a big victory for the President, but it is NOT a vote for health care reform, rather a vote to allow this bill to move forward.
  
  So the most important people (right now) become the Blue Dog Democrats and sadly, Joe Lieberman, because if they don't vote' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:13pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Senate Will Take Up The Health Care Bill, Today. (Saturday)

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  The Full Senate will take up the health care bill today. It's over 2000 pages long, so I can't post it all here, but I can give you the bullet points.
  
  SENATE'S HEALTH BILL
  Key components of the Senate's health care bill:
  
  -- Includes a government-run public health [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:03am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Making Of The Beatles--Never Seen Before Footage

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  I need to get this Beatles: Rock Band. Apparently, it's so awesome, it has spawned its own Behind the Music-type special. Sure, there probably won't be any sex and drugs in this story, but there should be plenty of rock and roll -- at least' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:02am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Oprah Will Announce Live, Today, She's Ending Her Talk Show

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  23 years in a row, Oprah Winfrey(I didn't need to use her last name!)has had the higest rated talk show in America. From Presidents to Bono to movie stars, to getting people to read again, to yo-yo dieting, to rape survivor, to spending 40 million of her own money to' [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:02am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday!

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  Another week ending, and a holiday beginning.
  
  My selection for 'Feel Good Friday' this week is from the cd 'Graceland' by Paul Simon, with guest singer Miriam Makeba, who are literally performing "Under African Skies."
  
  I chose this song because our President just got back [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:01am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Hurray For Chaz Bono. He's Already More Comfortable And Educating Others. Here's An Interview With Him Done Yesterday

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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:01am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Between A Wall (Of China) And A Hard Place

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  As President Obama ended his 3 day trip with a visit to the Great Wall of China, I had to wonder if he sat down and told China that there would be no more trade with them until they quit financing the genocide in Darfur.
  
  Of course he didn't.' [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 3:35am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Tramps Like Us, Baby We Were Born To Sleep

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  'Born To Run,' THE anthem for any Bruce Springsteen fan.
  
  I was all geared up to see him last night, had my equipment ready in case the interview came through, and I thought I'd take a quick 15 minute snooze since it was going to be a long night.[...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 3:30am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Free Speech Costs A Quarter Of A Million Dollars

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  I've been thinking about Bud Adams, owner of the Tennessee Titans, flipping off Buffalo fans on Sunday for a few days, and have come to the conclusion his first amendment rights were violated.
  
  Was he boorish? Yes.
  
  Was he out of line? Yes.
  
  Was it childish? Yes.[...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• "The Boss" Is In Nashville Tonight At The Sommet Center

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  For those of you going to see "The Boss" and the E Street Band, tonight, you're in for a treat.
  
  It's been a long time since I saw him last, but he and his band don't disappoint.
  
  I don't know if I'll have the [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• President Obama Demonstrates By His Actions What A Wise Diplomat He Is

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  A lot of right wingers are upset about this photo. Right wing site, 'Drudge Report,' showed this photo with the caption, "How low will he go?"
  
  Americans need to understand that the rest of the world doesn't need to conform to our customs, but when' [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• President Obama Demonstrates By His Actions What A Wise Diplomat He Is

  
  A lot of right wingers are upset about this photo. Right wing site, 'Drudge Report,' showed this photo with the caption, "How low will he go?"
  
  Americans need to understand that the rest of the world doesn't need to conform to our customs, but when' [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Dog And Cat Lovers Will LOVE This

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  8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
  9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
  9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
  10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
  12:00 [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Dog And Cat Lovers Will LOVE This

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  8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
  9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
  9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
  10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
  12:00 [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Why Do I Have To Find This Out In Al Jazeera English Paper?

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  American press should be reporting this. Al Jazeera does a good job of reporting on stories American journalists should be reporting.
  
  According to my friends back home in El Paso, Mexico is begging for NATO to step in. Going to Juarez is no longer an option.
  
  From: [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Why Do I Have To Find This Out In Al Jazeera English Paper?

  American press should be reporting this. Al Jazeera does a good job of reporting on stories American journalists should be reporting.
  
  According to my friends back home in El Paso, Mexico is begging for NATO to step in. Going to Juarez is no longer an option.
  
  From: [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Greatest Dog Ever

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  I can't believe it was two years ago yesterday that I had to say goodbye to my Jake. My heart was never so broken.
  
  I have had dogs all my life, but Jake...Jake. Please let me tell you about him.
  
  I went to the humane society in Dec' [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• America's First Legal Marijuana Cafe Opened On Friday.

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  Cancel your flight to Amsterdam – the U.S. just got its first marijuana cafe on Friday. Located in Portland, Ore., the Cannabis Cafe shows how attitudes have changed since the Obama administration moved into the White House. A month ago, President Barack Obama told federal attorneys to ease off medical [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Please Write This Dying Boy--Age Five. Help Him Have One Last Christmas

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  Cards Pour In for Boy Dying of Cancer
  
  
  Thousands of cards and gifts have been pouring in from around the world for a Michigan boy who might not live to see Christmas.
  
  The parents of 5-year-old Noah Biorkman decided to celebrate Christmas last weekend, and they asked [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Perfect Vagina

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  I was reading this online:
  New warning on 'perfect vaginas'
  surgery
  Labioplasty involves cutting excess tissue that protrudes from the vagina
  
  Women are undergoing surgery to create perfect genitalia amid a "shocking" lack of information on the potential risks of the procedure, a report says.
  [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Tennessee Trooper Sends White Pride Email To 787 State Employees

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  I'll be so happy when I can move from Nashville. (Yes, I know, many of you will be happy, too) I'm from El Paso, which was more progressive in 1984 when I left, than Tennessee is in 2009. I used to be shocked when I'd read about the insanity and' [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:08am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Blue Skies Looking At Me

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  My former backyard, the Franklin Mountains in El Paso. Photo: Armando Zavala
  Soooooooooooooo homesick. [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov 15)

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  (CBS) Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
  THE DEADLIEST WEAPON - Byron Pitts and 60 MINUTES cameras spend two days on the road with a bomb-hunting unit in Afghanistan as they encounter one deadly bomb after another.
  
  B-REX - Lesley Stahl meets the inspiration for [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On ' This Week With George Stephanopoulos'This Morning (Nov 15) SOS Clinton and Giuliani

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  An update for our program this Sunday: We’ve added former Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He was the mayor of New York on 9/11. What does he think of the decision to try those accused of masterminding the 9/11 attacks in New York City?
  
  And…As the [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Meet The Press' This Morning (Nov 15) SOS Clinton, Gingrich And Others

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  HILLARY CLINTON
  Secretary of State
  
  ARNE DUNCAN
  Secretary of Education
  
  NEWT GINGRICH (R-GA)
  Speaker of the House 1995-1999
  
  REV. AL SHARPTON
  
  From the middle of a major overseas trip as President Obama's Secretary of State, HILLARY CLINTON joins us from Asia' [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 15)

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  An exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra , the ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Dana Priest, CBS News contributor and investigative reporter for the Washington Post, and Juan Zarate, CBS [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday (the 13th)

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  What other song for Friday the 13th?
  
  
  Every Friday bloggers, online journalists and writers put aside their personal and political differences and pick a song to start your weekend off right!
  
  I hope you have a groovy Friday the 13th!
  
  Peace and Love,
  [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Al Gore On Larry King Live Tonight!

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  TONIGHT: Al Gore!
  
  
  Former Vice President Al Gore! He backed Barack Obama for president. Now, what he thinks President Obama must do to win the war in Afghanistan...and defeat global warming.
  
  Tonight, 9 ET!
  
  Email Your questions!
  iReport.com: Send your questions!
  
  [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 3:56pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Lou Dobbs Quits CNN!

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  He didn't say what he was going to do exactly, but he sure sounded like he's going to run for office--G-d forbid. [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Here Is A List Of All The Winners From The CMA Awards Last Night

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  2009 CMA Awards - *Winners in bold
  
  Entertainer of the Year
  
  Kenny Chesney
  Brad Paisley
  George Strait
  *Taylor Swift
  Keith Urban
  
  New Artist Of The Year
  
  Randy Houser
  Jamey Johnson
  Jake Owen
  *Darius Rucker
  Zac Brown Band
  
  Female Vocalist of the Year
  
  Miranda Lambert
  [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Yes, I'm Pouting

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  From age 8, I knew there were two things I wanted; to meet the Beatles, and win song of the year. I've met Ringo, I still have time to meet Paul and get song of the year, but so far, I haven't gotten close to song of the year.
  
  [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Tonight's The Night In Nashville--CMA Nominees

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  (Click on any of the screens below to enlarge)
   
  
    
  
  This song HAS to win song of [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• If You Like Country Music, Please Vote in This Poll

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  Free Blog Poll
  
  Tomorrow night is the CMA Awards, and I'm already pacing. Someone in "my family" here wrote one of the songs above, but I don't want to mention which one so I don't influence you.
  
  But if you listen to country, would you please cast' [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 2:00am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Glenn Beck Fans. You Still Think He's Real? Here Is How He Fakes The Tears

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  [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 1:41am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• I Don't Know How To Do Ukrainian!

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  Home
  
  
  My head has been spinning the last two weeks. I have family! My parents died in the 80s, and I've been the wandering Jew, trying to keep it together with being on my own.
  
  Then, I found out I have' [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 1:14am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• How One Man,Joe Lieberman, Will Screw Up Health Care For Millions

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  Joe Lieberman is the most powerful man in Congress at the moment. While I love my Al and Tipper Gore, the worst thing Al ever did was pick Joe Lieberman for a running mate. Actually, we could take it back to Bill Clinton's penis as to why Joe Lieberman was' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Mike Huckabee In Tennessee This Week For Book Tour

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  No, I didn't turn into a Republican overnight. But I'm glad to plug his book tour for him because I believe he is the future of the Republican Party, not Sarah Palin. I've also met him, and he's a nice person, even if his ideas are crazy. They were sane [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• I Feel So Broke Up, I Wanna Go Home

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  Added by Brent Clarke
  
  Can you imagine waking up to this every morning, drinking your coffee over great conversation with friends while looking at this?
  
  I used to, and I miss it beyond words can describe.
  
  The photo is from Brent Clarke, [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:03am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Health Care-Reform Passes In House 220-215--Details Here

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  First and foremost, KNOW WHAT THE BILL SAYS. I don't want to hear about socialism. There's NOTHING about socialism in it. Read ALL of it HERE. Please don't comment on it on here until you are fully informed. There's plenty of non fact checking, it's all about me me' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov 8)

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  (CBS) Andre Agassi responds to critics of his drug use with a plea for compassion, telling Katie Couric that he "needed help" when he used methamphetamine while feeling depressed in 1997.
  
  The former tennis great discusses his drug use, that depression and other aspects [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'This Week With George Stephanopoulos' This Morning (Nov 8)

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  This Sunday, an exclusive head-to-head debate between both party leaders on the impact of the elections, the economy, and health care. [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Meet The Press' This Morning (Nov 8)

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  A tragedy for the military on U.S. soil: An army psychiatrist kills 13 people at Ft. Hood. How did this happen? And how is troop morale now? We'll be joined by Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey.
  
  
  Also Sunday: Govs. Barbour and Rendell[...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 8)

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  Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Senate Armed Services Committee
  Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Senate Armed Services Committee
  Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., Chairman, House Armed Services Committee
  Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Vice Chair, Democratic National Committee
  Ed Rollins, Republican Political Consultant[...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:05am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• CONGRESS PASSES HEALTH BILL

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  220-215 was the vote. This is just breaking and will have more for you shortly. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 11:20pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Latest Beatles/Paul McCartney News

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  Paul McCartney - Good Evening New York City
  
  "I had a really fabulous time in the summer when I opened New York's
  Citi Field Stadium, the new Shea Stadium. Having opened Shea for music
  with The Beatles and closed it with Billy Joel, it was my pleasure and
  honour'" [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Jesus Appears On Truck. Guess Where?

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  When I saw the headline, I just knew it was going to be
  Tennessee.
  From AP:
  Stevens said when he first saw the image, he figured it would evaporate and not return. But it kept reappearing for two weeks now.
  
  Stevens said folks at [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 4:56am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday

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  TO begin your weekend right, online journalists and bloggers from one end of TN. to the other post a music video to make YOU feel better.
  
  My entry this Friday morning is one that I dare you not to tap your toes to and sing along. In [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 1:01am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday

  
  
  TO begin your weekend right, online journalists and bloggers from one end of TN. to the other post a music video to make YOU feel better.
  
  My entry this Friday morning is one that I dare you not to tap your toes to and sing along. In [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 1:01am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Why We Should All Go To Iowa Next Weekend (The 13th-16th)

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  Director David Lynch and his Foundation, The David Lynch Foundation, are trying to do some amazing work in the schools to help all children, but especially those at high risk for violence and acting out from being abused and other immense stressful situations children shouldn't be subjected to, but are.[...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 4:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Yes We Did--A Year Ago

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  I don't know I will ever feel again what I felt a year ago at this time when waiting to cast my vote for Barack Obama.
  
  I was so filled with hope, and after 8 years of Bush/Cheney, that's saying something. It's like evil was whisked away with the' [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:08am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• South Says "Yes" to Openly Gay Mayor, Northeast Says "No" TO Gay Marriage In Maine, Colorado "Yes" To Pot

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  Mark Kleinschmidt in the 2009 N.C. Pride Parade in Durham.
  
  First, congratulations to openly gay Mark Kleinschmidt for being elected Mayor of Chapel Hill, N.C.
  
  Sadly, a set back for gay rights/civil rights in Maine, when they voted to turn back the hands [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• GOP Wins In Virginia and New Jersey

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  Well, last night was not a good night for Democrats. If it's any consolation, in Virginia, the opposite party of who is in the White House always wins in the Governors race.
  
  Rush, Glenn, Ann, Bill O, and the other crazy right wing pundits will [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Mentally ill Glenn Beck Compares Saving Lives And Taking Lives

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  Mentally ill Glenn Beck compares saving lives with taking lives.
  
  The latest lunatic fringe talking point equates Democratic-led efforts at health care reform with the 9/11 terrorist attacks on American soil.
  
  During his Monday broadcast, Fox News host Glenn Beck applauded the tea-party protesters and grassroots organizers who [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Lynching Of A Northern Jew In The South

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  Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Turn back time, more than 90 years, to a cold case that won't gather dust.
  
  It's a classic whodunit, starting with the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl and ending in a lynching. It was grist for a prosecutor's political' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• So Joe Lieberman's Wife Worked For Health Care Industry And He Is Voting With Them? Not Kosher, Joe

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  Ever since Joe Lieberman said he would stand with the GOP on Public Options and filibuster, I've been trying to figure out why he is doing so. So when I couldn't find anything in his past than the usual lobbying done with him and his staff, I took a look [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 1:19am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• What is the only city in the world located on two continents?

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  This is a little fun fact Paula Casey sent me last night, which I didn't know.
  The map, misspells one of the continents, but I checked, and the geography is correct.
  
  
  So, what is the only city in the world located on two continents?
  
  Try to guess' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Wishing Elton John Well

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  Elton John has postponed, on doctors orders, all of his upcoming shows with Billy Joel.
  
  Here's the press release:
  
  The Elton John / Billy Joel Face 2 Face concerts originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, Saturday November 7 and Tuesday, November 10 have been postponed.
  
  Promoter [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Don't Forget To Change Your Clock

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  NOW. At 2:00 am where ever you are, (I'm CST, so time to change) set your clocks back an hour.
  UGH--Winter is rough on me.
  Break out the Prozac!' [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 3:00am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov 1)

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  They are the bane of Hollywood: criminals who copy films and distribute them illegally on the Internet, costing Hollywood billions in lost revenue. Lesley Stahl reports.
  
  
  
  
  How does a foreigner jump the line in America for a life-saving transplant? It might be because [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'This Week With George Stephanopoulos' This Morning (Nov 1)

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  Almost one year after Americans voted for change, President Obama is facing enormous challenges on his ambitious health care agenda, Afghanistan and the economy. Is the President delivering on his campaign promises? Has he been a president of change? That’s what we’ll be talking about Sunday [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 1)

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  David Axelrod, White House senior adviser
  
  Sen. Joe(I'm a two faced, stab a Democrat in the back) Lieberman, I-Conn, who will presumably try to justify his unjustifiable vote with theh GOP against Public Options.' [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Meet The Press' This Morning (Nov 1)

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  Signs of life on the economic front this week as new data shows a 3.5% growth in the U.S. economy. Largely fueled by government spending, can this growth be sustained, will the economy be fully restored, and when will American workers see jobs return? Plus, what [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Mother Behaving Badly On Halloween

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  I got so pissed off last night, that it was hard to contain myself, but as always, I did contain myself, even when an adult needs to hear some truth.
  
  I didn't want to be around children last night, but I also didn't want them to miss getting some [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:00am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday

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  Another week gone, and boy, what a week it was. Definitely one for the memoirs.
  
  Every Friday, bloggers, online journalists and other writers in TN. post a music video to make YOU, our treasured readers, feel good and start your weekend off right.
  
  My selection this [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 1:01am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Woody Allen's 'Whatever Works'Doesn't Work At All

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  Woody Allen's ' Whatever Works' was released on DVD yesterday, and I have to say, I don't remember the last time I disliked a Woody Allen film this much.
  
  The star of the film, Curb Your Enthusiasms Larry David, stars as a nerdy genius, a.k.a. Woody Allen, but doesn't [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 2:34am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• All Women Are Beautiful No Matter What Some Shallow Men Say

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  Kudos to Glamour Magazine for refusing to photoshop their models, and for using models above a size 6.
  
  Like other magazines, they used to use models who were only sizes 0-6. Do you realize how thin one would have to be to be that [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 1:13am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• For My Readers In New York, Go To Madison Square Garden Tonight and Tomorrow For Great Rock Celebration

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  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will celebrate its 25th Anniversary by hosting the biggest concerts of the year. Music legends and their special guests will be your guides through sixty years of rock and roll history, held over a two-night engagement at the "World's'" [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 1:11am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Just When You Thought You Couldn't Dislike Joe Lieberman Anymore Than You Already Do....

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  This guy is unbelievable. First he overturns the will of his voters when Ned Lamont beat him and ditched the Democratic Party, and now he is turning on the Democrats (again) by saying he'll back a GOP filibuster against Harry Reid's health care plan.
  
  This is what two timing' [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 1:21am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Here's The New Cover For The First Adam Lambert Cd Cover

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  The Adam Lambert cd is going to drop on Nov 23, and he released the cover yesterday afternoon.
  
  Adam is the young man who should have won American Idol, but didn't because he is gay. The winner, whose name I can't remember, was the first [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 1:09am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Public Options Protest Song

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  I'd like to thank Heather at the David Lynch Foundation for turning me on to the above.
  
  There was a meeting of insurance bigwigs, and somehow, people broke out in song.
  
  Watch and see.' [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 1:07am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Oldest Therapy Dog, Baxter, Died. Memorial Service Tomorrow

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  Baxter March 23, 1990 – October 16, 2009
  
  Baxter, the world’s best, most devoted, and oldest working therapy dog, 19 years and 6 months, eased peacefully from his life on Friday afternoon, October 16th.
  
  Baxter began volunteering 7 years ago at San Diego Hospice. [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 1:12am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• How Does A Football Team Go From 13-3 To 0-6?

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  Tennessee and Tennessee Titan fans all over are scratching their collective heads.
  
  How did our team go from a superior record in the NFL last year, to an 0-6 record this year?
  
  I have a few theories.
  
  
  We all know personal problems and extreme emotional stress [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 1:12am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Paul McCartney's European Schedule

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  I am so grateful to have a fair amount of European readers. I appreciate you more than I can express.
  
  I love Europe, and think if there is a thing such as reincarnation, I was definitely European in a previous life. Every single time I've traveled over there,' [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 1:11am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Oct. 25)

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  (CBS) While Congress desperately seeks money to reform healthcare, tens of billions of dollars are being stolen from the federal government's biggest healthcare programs.
  
  U.S. taxpayers are being charged an arm and a leg - and sometimes a third or fourth prosthetic arm or [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:13am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Oct 25)

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  On Face The Nation this morning is one of my favorite Senators, Russ Feingold. Along with him, John McCain will appear. [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:12am EDT
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• On 'This Week With George Stephanopoulos' (Oct 25)

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  It’s been a week full of news: putting the squeeze on some Wall Street execs, movement on the public option, former Vice-President Cheney’s withering attack of President Obama, and the White House’s battle with Fox News. Plenty to talk about and debate. And we’ve got a [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:11am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Meet The Press' This Morning (Oct 25)

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  The Obama administration slashes executive pay at seven companies that received tax-payer bailouts. Was it the right decision? And former Vice President Dick Cheney criticizes President Obama saying his decision on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan is taking too long. Is he right? Plus, [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:10am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Gaffe-Prone VP Joe Biden Sneezes At The Wrong Moment

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  I hope this puts a smile on your face! :) [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 5:43am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday!

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  It's time for 'Feel Good Friday,' when bloggers and online journalists and writers put aside their personal and political differences and post a music video to make YOU feel good.
  
  I hope you like my selection, today. It's a rare one.
  
  This was actually done by [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 10:28pm EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Don't Ask Don't Tell At Vanderbilt Today. A "Must" Attend

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  For those of you who follow my online newspaper on a regular basis, you know I am a strong supporter of gay rights. There is no doubt in my mind that gay rights are THE civil rights issue of this time in history.
  
  I hear arguments on the right [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 1:13am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

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  NEW YORK (CNN) -- It's been a Monty Python world lately -- and we're not even talking about the absurdity and silliness of current events, such as balloon boys and confessional celebrities.
  
  
  Surviving Pythons, from left,(on video below) Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and' [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 1:12am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Latest Beatles News

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  Anytime I get an official press release from Apple about The Beatles, I post it unedited because...well, it's the best group EVER. So here ya go!
  
  
  The Beatles Official Newsletter
  
  NEWS: Abbey Road, first full playable album available for download for
  The Beatles Rock Band
  
  Abbey [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 1:11am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• If You Love Me, Let Me Know While I'm Alive

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  Last night, there was yet another Michael Jackson tribute on 'Dancing With the Stars.'
  
  Since his untimely death, about 90 percent of what I have heard about him has been beyond good, it's been to the level of an idol. Michael Jackson is at the same level as Elvis. [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 3:13am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Wait. Let's Dance Before Going To The E.R.

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  THIS is why your health care costs are high, not the potential of health care for all.
  
  Monday night, Kelly Osbourne sprained her foot while dancing. I have nothing against Kelly personally. In fact she appears to be growing into a lovely young woman.
  
  But...
  
  After being [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 3:05am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Ravi ShankarGiven First George Harrison Humanitarian Award

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  Legendary Indian musician and peace advocate, Ravi Shankar has been honored with the first-ever George Harrison Humanitarian Award. The award was presented by the U.S. Fund for UNICEF and The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF following Shankar's concert at Carnegie Hall in New York.
  
  Shankar [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 5:50am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Big Surprise Coming For Nashville Police In Steve McNair Case, Today

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  Watch CBS News, today.
  
  CBS News has done its own investigation, as I've done before with the Nashville police, and they have rather concrete evidence that the Nashville Police messed up the Steve McNair murder, and who think murdered him may not be the murderer at all.
  
  When' [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 1:48am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Don't Believe What You See

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  Doesn't this look like a dad who is distraught and happy at the same time to hold his "missing" son?
  
  It's important, especially for journalists, who have gotten lazier and lazier, along with some in law enforcement and judges, who want to just run' [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 1:11am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Did Jesus Say Anything About Pre Existing Conditions? He Believed In Health Care For All

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  (courtesy of Mack at Coyote Chronicles [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 2:14am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Balloon Boy Hoax. Video From Sheriff

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  Embedded video from CNN Video
  
  How sick both parents must be. They appear to be serious narcissists, and child protective services needs to check into the safety of the boys, since the parents have repeatedly used their children in their stunts. [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 1:12am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Why We Can't Go Into Afghanistan

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  "Eight years have passed since Laura Bush declared that "because of our recent military gains, women are no longer imprisoned in their homes" in Afghanistan. For eight years, that claim has been a lie."
  
  I copied the above statement from the video below. I think it's important that at [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 1:09am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• Charges Against Balloon Boy Family Coming Today. Hoax?

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  Things took a strange turn, yesterday, when a deputy Sheriff stated that charges would be filed in this case. The Balloon Boy family promptly canceled a press conference.
  
  The deputy wouldn't say which one in the family the charges are going to be against, but said he was upset' [...]
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 1:15am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Oct 18)

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  (CBS) Unlike flu strains of the recent past, the H1N1 virus is especially dangerous to young, otherwise healthy people - some of whom have died - researchers tell 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.
  
  Pelley talks to the people battling the pandemic, including those on [...]
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 1:13am EDT
  by Sharon Cobb