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Correction: Mistaken for Deer

In a Nov. 18 story about a hunter charged with shooting two college students he mistook for a deer, The Associated Press erroneously attributed information that the students were collecting frogs for a biology class. That came from Kimberly Boudinot, the stepmother of one of the students, not from a Ferrum College spokeswoman.

US bobsled, skeleton teams slide for causes

Knowing plenty of eyes will be on their sleds during the Olympic season, the U.S. bobsled and skeleton teams have come up with a way to capitalize.

Pakistani gov't pressured on post-offensive plan

As Pakistan's army plows ahead with its offensive in South Waziristan, its success is at risk because the government has yet to come up with a plan to run and rebuild the lawless territory so that the Taliban and al-Qaida don't re-emerge.

Review: Toyota Venza falls short

It frequently has been observed that it is easier to stalk the leader than it is to preserve that position once it is achieved.

'Clunker' data show pickup-for-pickup trades

Billed as a way for the government to put more fuel-efficient vehicles on highways, the popular $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program mostly involved swaps of old Ford or Chevrolet pickups for new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage, according to an analysis of new federal data by The Associated Press.

Review: Michael Chabon explores manhood in book

"Manhood for Amateurs" (Harper, 320 pages, $25.99), by Michael Chabon: The singular experience of becoming a father can change everything. This seems to include — for literary papas — what you want to write about.

House calls as cost-saver in health care reform?

The doctor doesn't look like much of a crusader, bent over the frail frame of 90-year-old Alberta Scott.

Men accused of pawning stolen items for bail cash

Two Bozeman men have been arrested on probation violations after police said they tried to pawn a truckload of stolen items to bail a friend out of jail. Helena Police Chief Troy McGee said the two 21-year-old men arrived at a pawn shop Saturday morning with about $20,000 worth of goods including bikes, televisions and tools.

Iowa's early Halloween-goers need jokes for treats

There's no trick to earning a treat for Halloween in Des Moines. All that's required is a good joke. Even if it's a bad joke.

Woman in sex-for-tix case 'embarrassed'

A Philadelphia woman charged with offering sex for World Series tickets says she's embarrassed about her arrest, but did nothing wrong and is still hopeful of attending a game.

Man took pay from NJ company he never worked for

An Illinois man has admitted banking more than $470,000 in paychecks from a New Jersey company he never worked for.

Cash for Clunkers trade-ins piling up

Trade-ins from the Cash for Clunkers program are piling up and auto recyclers are seeking more time to meet the deadline for disposing of all those vehicles.

Harraka headlines 10-driver diversity class

Paul Harraka, the first Drive for Diversity driver to win a race in a NASCAR regional touring division, was one of 10 finalists to emerge Tuesday from two days of tryouts for the 2010 class.

Old Guard: NYS auctioning historic armories

The turret offers a great view of the nearby Adirondack Mountains, the weapons bunkers can serve as wine cellars and the cavernous gymnasium could be turned into the ultimate rec room.

5-0 Broncos keep showing they're for real

Unlike the coach he learned from, Josh McDaniels of the Broncos doesn't shy from showing a little emotion.

Vt. health reform: manage chronically ill patients

What could play a central role reforming the nation's health care system happens in a small conference room of the Aesculapius Medical Center — two patients learning the basics of managing their diabetes.

State budgets get adrenaline shot from Clunkers

Struggling states and towns got a dose of badly needed money this summer from a Cash for Clunkers program that poured hundreds of millions of dollars of tax revenue into their budgets.

Onyewu, Altidore fight for playing time in Europe

Oguchi Onyewu has played a grand total of 31 minutes in games that count with AC Milan since landing a contract with one of the largest and most prestigious clubs in the world.

California seeking buyers for OC Fairgrounds

The first of five high-profile state properties that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger suggested selling to help close the state's budget gap is officially on the auction block.

Cariocas hoping Olympics will give them new city

Rio's citizens are anxiously awaiting Friday's vote on the 2016 Olympics host, hoping a victory will transform the city.

Agco to pay $1.6M in oil-for-food corruption case

A Georgia-based international farming equipment manufacturer has agreed to pay $1.6 million for paying kickbacks to the former Iraqi government to secure United Nations oil-for-food contracts, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.

Twitter trouble: Players told to tweet no more

@davidclowney Rex is watching.

Beer-drinking Muslim woman's caning to go ahead

A Muslim woman sentenced to caning for drinking beer wants to get the punishment over with now that it has been confirmed by an Islamic appeals court judge, her father said Tuesday.

Special visas help abused illegal immigrants

For years, Laura Teresa Leon Sanchez says, she was beaten, raped and robbed by her boyfriend. If she tried to leave, he threatened to have her deported.

Fidel Castro praises Obama on climate change

Barack Obama's call for action on climate change and his admission that rich nations have a particular responsibility to lead has received strong praise from an unusual source — U.S. nemesis Fidel Castro.

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Lawyer says Hasan was alert during first meeting - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! News
Source: Yahoo! News

This Muslim trained non American leader is already looking for excuses for his brothers as he called them. If this had been a Christian to Muslim's talk of hate crimes and death would be in the news.

EU Commission calls for more Testing for HIV
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A recently released EU commissions report states that nearly 30% of people infected with HIV don't know that they are infected, a fact that increase the risk of spreading the disease amongst others.

What is the Meaning of Freedom and Liberty?

We often use the expression "Free as a bird." It occurred to me the other day, that the bird may not be so free as it seems. He may have a wife an kids to feed, back at the tree.

Heaven and Hell Testimonies
Source: freecdtracts

They are REAL eternal destinations. This life we are living now is but a whisper. Which will you Choose? Heaven or Hell? God sends no one to Hell-we choose it by rejecting Christ. It's up to you. You decide.

Help Wanted Add For 2010 Elections

Since government is of the people, for the people and by the people the upcoming state and national elections need a "help wanted add," from the forgotten middle class and small business owners. It should go something like this: Leaders Wanted For Immediate Openings

" Food For Thoughts: Doing It Themselves."

With the global population set to rise from sis to nine billion within the next half century, and 15% of people already going to bed hungry, specially in third world countries India, Pakistan etc. etc., will the world be able to feed itself in the coming decades.

Israel traumatized by Turkey's Behavior?
Source: Independent.co.uk

Israel is the only State that flouts openly all International Accords and does it with impunity and knows that she can twist the most powerful nation to do her bidding, or else their will always be economic and financial crises near the time of November elections? Turkey has be …

The Awakening - Christian Confererence for Sharing Your Faith In Jesus Christ
Source: Living Waters

At the mention of the word 'evangelism' most Christians grow weak at the knees, their heart rate rises rapidly, and they suddenly being to perspire. They say, 'You want me to do what? What do you mean 'share the gospel by using actual words'? Witnessing?!'

http://www.christian.tv/videos/details/8180
Source: Christian TV

Perry Stone--Message to the U.S. - Keeping the Curse Off of America

My Mission Statement! A poem...

PASSION FOR THE TRUTH I HAVE A MISSION, TO HELP FIND THE TRUTH, TO EDUCATE AS MANY, AS I POSSIBLY COULD, TO OPEN UP THE EYES, OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE, WHO LIKE MYSELF, ARE TIRED OF THE EVIL JUST WORKING CLASS FOLKS, DOING OUR JOBS

Obama Rewarded for a Lifetime of Mediocrity
Source: Action, Not Words!

It's been pretty much talked about since he became president, how Obama has never really stuck his neck out and made a stance on an issue and god forbid it be a hot political topic.

Green Light for Medical Malpractice

If there is no provision for protection against the ease of malpractice, too many patients and their families become the easy victims. We go to court, if the car that we purchase turns out to be a "lemon". In court, we have an opportunity to project both sides of the situation.

Sex offender in custody after attempt to meet school girl
Source: The Jacksonville Times-Union

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office arrested a 26-year-old Palm Coast registered sex offender Wednesday afternoon after a cell phone was used to contact a 16-year-old girl for sex.

Is socialized healthcare really all that bad?

We have been led to believe that socialism is a bad thing. Socialized healthcare will lead to the government taking over every part of our life.

It was Uncle Sam who first gave Iran nuclear equipment | csmonitor.com
Source: Christian Science Monitor

A nuclear reactor was sold to Iran as part of President Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" program. But even then the U.S. had concerns about what might happen if the Shah fell to "domestic dissidents."

Woman Arrested For Sex With Teenage Boy
Source: fox2now.com

A married mother of two from Waterloo is accused of trying to have sex with an Arnold boy about the same age as her own children.

What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
Source: Medical News Today

good topic on ADHD and me being an adult with it, love to talk about it

Salem Father Sentenced For Shocking Kids
Source: kptv.com

A man who used a dog shock collar on his four children was sentenced Monday to three years of supervised probation"

Cape Wind FAA Notice of Presumed Hazard

CAPE WIND AS PROPOSED FOR NANTUCKET SOUND POSES A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY Zoning is Police Power intended to create order by law to prevent chaos that results in public safety hazards.

Flogging of Swat girl condemned
Source: The Daily News, Pakistan

How many witnessed the flogging and who were the floggers.

Baucus and his suggestion - fines that hurt Americans

It seems that Mr. Baucus is suggesting to have monetary fines for Americans that do not have health insurance. He is comparing his suggestion to Automobile Insurance. How can he compare the two?

Getting kids in coordinated outfits is a lofty goal - The Boston Globe
Source: The Boston Globe

What is the matter with you? A short visit to the gap or forever 21 or H & M will get you the same results or better. Bo confident in yourself.

Chrysler, GM see drop in sales
Source: The Washington Times

"Cash for clunkers" was a party for U.S. auto sales in August, but the hangover began before the month had ended, analysts said.

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