December 2011
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A "How to Debate" guide for Rick Perry, some duct...
Some ideas for Christmas gifts for politicians.
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160 million workers likely won't see a tax hike on... →
GOP aides tell AP that House Republican leaders have agreed to a 2-month extension of payroll tax cuts and jobless benefits.
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The Texans who live on the "Mexican side" of the...
Pamela Taylor’s living room has a Santa-hat-wearing stuffed dog atop a red doily on her coffee table, poinsettias near the couch, and, in the center of the room, an angel-topped Christmas tree with a few wrapped presents underneath. Outside, the Christmas spirit is less visible, amid repeated warnings to KEEP OUT—though a “Merry Christmas!” sign hangs next to a warning to...
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What happened in 2011 that you'll always remember?
An earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan, William and Kate got married, Osama bin Laden died and protests raged worldwide. But it was the Casey Anthony trial that was our top news story this year. Tell us what you’ll remember about 2011.
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“My wish has been granted and I will be able to be with my furry family...”
– A woman’s reaction after New York decided to once again allow pet owners to have their ashes buried with their animals in pet cemeteries.
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Down But Not Out: 'I find the holidays more... →
downbutnotoutletters:
We asked unemployed Yahoo! readers how they were coping with the holiday season. The response was overwhelming. We’ll be posting responses, edited for space, until the end of the year.
We are staying home this holiday; we have homemade gifts instead of buying gifts this year and the past…
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A record number of Americans — nearly 1 in 2 — are... →
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“I suggest you dial 1-800-REALITY”
– Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer Joseph Amendola, suggesting people dial a gay sex line. He was speaking on Tuesday after Sandusky waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The remark outraged some of Sandusky’s accusers and created a stir online. Amendola said he meant it as a way of saying...
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Old junkyards can spark a strange sense of wonder, especially those left in nature’s hands for a few decades. One such famed resting ground holding some 800 Volkswagens in central Florida will be food for a crusher’s jaws by Friday.
Like many mass gatherers of old and broken cars, VW collector Corky Yeager’s stash of parts at Sunray Bugs appears to have finally run afoul of...
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Is there really a math gender gap? →
Commonly accepted belief: Men are naturally inclined to be better at math. New research: Errr, wrong! The difference appears to be cultural, not biological.
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Who are you watching the debate with? →
Settling in for tonight’s Yahoo!-ABC Republican presidential debate? We’d like to see photos of who you’re watching it with. Tell us.
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Don't go to www.KUgirls.xxx or www.KUnurses.xxx...
The University of Kansas is just buying them up to thwart porn. Darn!
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California medical marijuana dispensary tells its... →
“We’re in a really controversial industry, and we wanted to show that we’re here for good,” says Nancy Black, sales manager at the Granny Purps dispensary in Soquel, Calif.
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UPDATE: Virginia Tech confirms police officer, 1...
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BREAKING: Virginia Tech says a police officer has... →
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Alabama teachers who accept a Christmas ham or a... →
Critics say a new state ethics law that limits what public officials and employees can receive as gifts is too harsh. But the law’s sponsor says it protects teachers against accusations of favoritism. “In every classroom, there is a Tiny Tim who can’t afford a turkey or ham,” Republican Sen. Bryan Taylor points out.
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“He loves ‘Words with Friends’ so much that he was willing to leave a...”
– Alec Baldwin’s spokesman, Matthew Hiltzik, responding after the actor complained he was booted off an American Airlines flight for playing the game on his cellphone.
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“We’re hesitant to jump on board with heavy attacks” personally against President...”
– Rachel Hartman got invited to a GOP strategy call she shouldn’t have been. And boy are you glad she did. (via yahoopolitics)
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“Robert Spiegel of Kensington was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 2, 1934, lived...”
– So begins an obituary that spread through social media to many who never knew Robert Spiegel. Lines like that one and others such as, “Whereas the disease did thankfully erase most memories of the ‘62 Mets season, it eventually also claimed his life,” helped it catch on.
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Black college student hangs a Confederate flag in...
Byron Thomas says he sees the flag as a symbol of Southern pride, not racism.
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What do you want to ask the Republican... →
Tell us and we might include your question in our debate on Dec. 10.
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The Atlantic: My AIDS Story: "The sense of panic... →
theatlantic:
thirteenstiel writes:
I was born in San Francisco in 1978, and the AIDS epidemic hit as I was becoming aware of the world around me. The sense of panic and urgency to stop the disease was palpable and frightening. I remember my mother explaining to me what AIDS was when I was about five years…
People share their stories to mark World AIDS Day.
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