Add To Watchlist

ADDRESS

The Wire

ConsumerMan: Guard your e-mail

William Smith, a marketing specialist in Seattle, recently received what appeared to be an e-mail from his old friend Peter. The message said Peter had posted new pictures online and wanted Smith to see them.

Oops, wrong address: Stolen phones sent to FBI

If you're going to buy something with a forged cashier's check, don't misspell "cashier's" or use an FBI office as your shipping address.

Burris attending Obama speech to Congress

Embattled U.S. Sen. Roland Burris plans to return to Washington in time to attend President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.

Obama calls for 'era of responsibility'

President Barack Obama is calling for a "new era of responsibility" in America.

Obama seeks 'new way forward' on foreign policy

President Barack Obama is telling the world's Muslims that his administration will be looking for a "new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect." And he's warning leaders around the globe who try to encourage conflict and "blame their society's ills on the West" that their people will judge them on what they build, not what they destroy.

Obama says it's time to begin 'remaking America'

President Barack Obama says it's time to begin "the work of remaking America." In the prepared text of his inaugural address, Obama speaks of the nation's economic crisis, saying the "time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions" has passed.

Obama vows responsible end to Iraq war

Barack Obama is vowing to "responsibly leave Iraq to its people" and also to build what he calls a "hard-earned peace in Afghanistan."

Obama speaks of 'crisis' facing nation

President Barack Obama says he's taking the helm of a nation that is "in the midst of crisis."

Bush to give farewell address Thursday night

President George W. Bush will give a farewell address to the nation Thursday night, billed by the administration as a chance to reflect on his tenure and welcome Barack Obama without fighting old battles one last time.

Tube-side chat? Obama takes radio address online

The traditional White House radio address is going virtual.

Georgia woman dies after 911 address mistake

Authorities say a suburban Atlanta woman died while waiting for an ambulance that a 911 operator sent to the wrong address.

Detroit Mayor Lashes Out at Foes, Media

Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick lashed out at his opponents and the news media Tuesday night, accusing them of showing a "lynch mob mentality" amid a scandal over his exchange of sexually explicit text messages with a former top aide.

Laura Bush Promotes Healthy Living

In a rare break from tradition, first lady Laura Bush offered this week's national radio address to promote healthy living and heart-disease prevention.

Google Combats Domain Name Loophole

The online advertising leader Google Inc. said Friday it would help make it less lucrative to tie up millions of Internet addresses using a loophole and keep those domain names from legitimate individuals and businesses.

Web Authority Fights Naming Loophole

The Internet's key oversight agency is taking a preliminary step toward combating domain name tasting — the online equivalent of buying expensive clothes on a charge card only to return them for a full refund after wearing them to a party.

Burglary Suspect Robbed at Gunpoint

A burglary suspect who gave a false home address to police after his arrest didn't count on one thing — getting robbed himself.

Entrepreneurs Profit From Free Web Names

It's not often you can compare Internet addresses with clothing, but a growing practice comes close, contributing to a global shortage in good names.

Bush Chides Dems on Reflexive Response

There's hardly a topic these days on which President Bush isn't asking the Democratic-controlled Congress to avoid "a reflexive partisan response."

Wis. Woman Irked About Address Change

Martha Haupt says coping with a change of address after more than five decades in the same house isn't easy — especially when she hasn't moved.

The Vine
If not us, who?
Source: nwfdailynews.com

I am amazed at the lengths to which some people will go to be liked.

Obama to address leading LGBT group
Source: Salon.com

Now, the president's engaging in some more outreach to gay activists. He'll be giving the keynote address at the Human Rights Campaign's annual dinner this weekend.

Obama's 'Gift' Has Stopped Giving
Source: American Thinker

"The nature of oratory is such that there has always been a tendency among politicians and clergymen to oversimplify complex matters. From a pulpit or a platform even the most conscientious of speakers finds it very difficult to tell the whole truth." Aldous Huxley

Rep. Wilson shouts to Obama during speech: 'You lie' - CNN.com
Source: CNN

A Republican House member shouted "You lie" during President Obama's health care speech to Congress on Wednesday, and members of both parties condemned the heckling. After the speech, South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson issued a statement apologizing for his outburst.

Georgia School System Delays Obama's Speech, Allows Children to Opt-Out

In an unprecedented move, one Georgia school system has delayed the planned back to school address by President Obama on September 8th because the noon start time conflicts with their lunch schedule. Instead, the system will show the speech the next day.

Sarah Palin's Farewell Address -- Full Transcript
Source: The Huffington Post

I just felt that without saying anything I should just post the transcript. Here's a paragraph...

President Obama's Weekly Address: 'Health Care Reform Cannot Wait' and He Backs the Public Option - NewsRunner
Source: newsrunner.com

The President calls on Congress to seize this opportunity – one that may not come again for decades – and finally pass health care reform: " That's why any plan I sign must include an insurance exchange: a one-stop shopping marketplace where you can compare the benefits, co …

Obama at Notre Dame: It's About Lives not Opinions

The administrators at Notre Dame had it in mind to foster tolerance and diversity with those of differing opinions. Among the graduating class a few students had Obama's circle logo pasted on their caps leaving no doubt what was in their minds.

Obama urges engagement in debate over abortion - The Boston Globe
Source: The Boston Globe

President Obama, in perhaps the most controversial appearance of his presidency, told graduates and faculty at the University of Notre Dame yesterday that both sides in the debate over abortion must engage without "demonizing" each other, and can work together to address one of t …

Obama's ASU address big draw for students
Source: msnbc.com

Tonight's ceremonies at Arizona State University include the president, rock icon Alice Cooper, hundreds of security officials and a crowd likely to fill Sun Devil Stadium.

Former Domino's workers charged in food tampering case
Source: www2.hickoryrecord.com

CONOVER - Two former employees of Domino's Pizza were charged Wednesday with one felony count each of distribution of prohibited foods in connection to a video released on YouTube.

Dwight D. Eisenhower -- Farewell Address, so true for our times.
Source: americanrhetoric.com

I have been listening to this farewell address repeateadly finding it more thoughtful and inspiring than anything I have heard in the last 30 years; so true for our times.

New push for house number enforcement - emergency workers can't find homes (Video Report)
Source: KOB.com - New Mexico News

Excerpt: Police officers, firefighters and ambulance drivers keep running into the same problem in the Albuquerque area, but a new push to enforce city and county code could change that.

Gregg Delivers Republican Weekly Address
Source: Fox News

Please leave your comments at the bottom of this page...Thanks and Have a Great Day...and Please vote

Pope wants to inspire peace on Africa trip
Source: msnbc.com

Pope Benedict XVI leaves this week on his first trip to Africa - the fastest-growing region for the Roman Catholic church - saying Sunday that he wants to bring a message of hope to the continent.

What Obama really meant
Source: Politico

President Obama's maiden speech to Congress was loaded with durable lines, many aimed with precision at specific audiences or political objectives.

Father Finds Porn On Just-Purchased Laptop - Personal Information On Previous Owner Also Found
Source: WESH.com

APOPKA, Fla. -- A father didn't expect his purchase of a laptop computer for his daughter to include pornography. Terry Harbor bought the computer from Value Pawn in Apopka for his 13-year-old daughter. He hoped it would provide some entertainment and assist her with homework.

Church members to protest Caylee Anthony's memorial
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Excerpt: Members of a controversial Kansas church known for protesting military funerals plan to picket Caylee Marie Anthony's memorial Tuesday. The Westboro Baptist Church detailed its plans in a recent news statement, which concludes with the phrase: "GOD HATES AMERICA."

Obama to address joint session Feb. 24
Source: msnbc.com

The president plans to address Congress for the first time on Feb. 24, five weeks after his inauguration.

Vermont Governor Douglas calls for school savings in inaugural address at Statehouse
Source: Burlington Free Press

Check out the Governor's inaugural package, complete story, photo gallery, links, and an AWESOME video package from Mark Gould that includes a ticker of blog comments from readers as Gov. Douglas' live stream was going on.

Christmas card's miracle delivery
Source: BBC News

A Christmas card has had a miracle delivery to a remote Scottish island despite bearing the wrong name and a non-existent address in England. It was sent to Elaine Fletcher by an English couple who had holidayed in Argyll near to where she used to live.

Mich. Woman Sends $20 To Casey Anthony
Source: ClickOnDetroit.com

CLAWSON, Mich. -- As a court battle continues in Florida for Casey Anthony, the mother behind bars accused of killing her daughter, a local woman has sent money to Anthony's personal jail fund.

PG Tips puppet monkey to deliver alternative Christmas speech
Source: Telegraph

The puppet monkey from the PG Tips tea adverts will dress as the Queen to deliver an alternative Christmas speech this year.

Obama Weekly Address with Comments Enabled on You Tube.

A friend of mine was telling me about the latest weekly address and he commented that he would sure like to be able to comment, either in text or video on the address.

This area needs news. Click here to seed the vine