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DECEMBER

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Eagles kick off their favorite month with a win

There's something about December that brings out the best in the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Fresh Protests in Iran's Capital

Don't count the protesters out just yet. Students in Tehran University were viciously attacked today by security forces and Basijis today as they tried to demonstrations. There are two conflicting reasons for the tensions and clashes.

Green Brief #74 (Azar 13 - December 4)

(The Green Briefs are an aggregate of Iranian news from various social networking sites and Iranian news agencies. Only the most reliable of sources have been used to compile them) Protests / Unrest On 16 Azar / December 7

Older women can prowl the high seas for boy toys on the world's first 'cougar cruise'
Source: NY Daily News

"What happens on cruise lines stays on cruise lines"

Winners Never Quit

Well I attended the Norman Oklahoma Palin book signing. I carried a sign that said Winners Never Quit Quitters Never Win. A comment that could have been taken as either positive or negative about Palin. The positive could have been she's a winner that never quits.

First snow-free November in 162 years? - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

Lovers of weather statistics keep one eye on the sky and the other on your watches: We're on the cusp of an itty-bitty weather record.

Obama Poised to Cede US Sovereignty, Claims British Lord
Source: fightinwordsusa.wordpress.com

The Minnesota Free Market Institute hosted an event at Bethel University in St. Paul on Wednesday evening.

Local phone calls now require area code in Connecticut
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

Local phone calls in Connecticut will take a little more work starting in December. The state Department of Public Utility Control says all local telephone calls in Connecticut will require callers to include the area code, even if it's a local call.

No prosecution in bird-beating case
Source: coastlinepilot.com

---For the first article about the incident, which gives more details, go to My comment section below for the link.--- Excerpt: The Orange County District Attorney's office has decided not to press charges against a tourist from Kansas who was accused of beating a seagull afte …

RAW INTERVIEW: WFTV Legal Analyst Dissects Roy Kronk's GMA Interview
Source: WFTV.com

Bill Sheaffer analyzes the first interview of the man who found Caylee Anthony's remains. (01/13/09)

Kronk Gives New Information About Finding Caylee's Remains
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The meter reader who discovered Caylee Anthony's remains was working in that same neighborhood one more time than had been previously disclosed, WESH 2 News reported on Sunday.

Gaza Massacre decembre 2008 janvier 2009 photos
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Photos of Gaza Massacre December 2008/09

U.S. Jobless rate jumps to 7.2 percent in December
Source: The St. Paul Pioneer Press

The nation's unemployment rate bolted to 7.2 percent in December, the highest since early 1993, as nervous employers slashed 524,000 jobs.

Internet Overtakes Newspapers As News Source
Source: people-press.org

Excerpt: The internet, which emerged this year as a leading source for campaign news, has now surpassed all other media except television as a main source for national and international news.

Merry Holidays?

The thing I resent the most about the so called "War on Christmas" is feeling like a right-wing-fundamentalist every time I say Merry Christmas. And I'm not even a Christian.

Iowa and winter, they go sky to land

Iowa is a state best known for its unpredictable weather. The forecasters can say one thing, and Iowa, being the beautiful yet contrary state she is, will turn around and do something totally opposite; which is why I love her so much.

6 Tips for Staying Centered During the Holidays
Source: Eco Salon

December is a month of many celebrations. The one celebration that holds a special place in my heart is Winter Solstice.

New Music December 2008

Ok... here is my list :) Stereophonics - You're my Star Bloc Party - Talons Paramore - I caught myself MuteMath - Spotlight

What will you spend for Christmas? Poll

Will your spending habits change during this Christmas season with the ill effects of the economy? Will the election of Obama give people a sense they can spend more?

Dr. Dre To Drop Detox This Year, Seriously
Source: mtv.com

He told us to "look out for Detox" on the Game's "Higher" — he just didn't say it would be in another four years. On Wednesday (July 23), Dr. Dre revealed to the world that the long-awaited LP could drop this year.

Newsvine December earnings posted

December earnings were posted 2/14/08. In last few months the earnings posting day has been 14th, 22th, 14th and 21th, so if this pattern continues, we'll have to wait longer again in March.

December: A Popular Month

Known as the last month of the year in the modern calendar, December was traditionally known for its key events anywhere in the globe.

Season's Greetings - A Few Religious Holidays for December

Happy Advent - Dec. 2, 2007 Happy Hannukah - Dec. 4, 2007 Bodhi Day (Buddha) - Dec. 9th National Noodle Ring Day - Dec. 11th Masa'il (Bahai) - Dec. 12th St Lucia (Scandinavian) - Dec. 13th Festivus (whatever, whenever) Hajj (Muslim) - Dec. 17-23

Northeast U.S.: Cold and Snowy for the first 10 days of December?

Well the leftovers are in the fridge, and Thanksgiving is in the rear view mirror now. For most of the folks who live in the northeast that means it's time to start thinking about the holidays, and for some, winter weather.

Jacksonville.com: Business: Story: Holiday sales figures disappointing for U.S. stores 01/05/07
Source: The Jacksonville Times-Union

Stein Mart Inc., like many other retailers, reported disappointing December sales Thursday.

Flowers Blooming in Holland in December!
Source: PhysOrg.com

Observers in the Netherlands reported that more than 240 wild plant species were flowering in December, along with more than 200 cultivated species.

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