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Redskins hire consultant to help Zorn on offense

Their offense languishing, unable to make much headway even against the NFL's worst defenses, the Washington Redskins called in some help Tuesday for coach Jim Zorn.

Obama appeals to skeptical Russians

Barack Obama dolls have hit Moscow shelves and a bar is handing out half-price cocktails to anyone who says the magic words "Yes we can" in anticipation of the American president's arrival here Monday for a summit.

Del. agency sorry for saying what not to say

Delaware's Transportation Secretary has apologized after a department newsletter on diversity offended minority employees by spelling out many of the slurs that it advised workers not to use.

Former US officials seek improved Russia ties

Some of the biggest names in U.S. diplomacy of the past decades met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and other Kremlin leaders Friday, in an effort to improve frosty relations that experts say could threaten many U.S. foreign policy goals.

US, Iraqi forces launch anti-al-Qaida offensive

U.S. and Iraqi forces have begun a new military offensive in northern Iraq aimed at rooting out al-Qaida and other Sunni insurgents, American and Iraqi officials said Sunday.

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Offense-minded defense puts up points for Pack

If a good offense truly is the best defense, the Green Bay Packers just might be on to something this year. They play defense as if they're on offense.

Our Bill Says What?

First she waited 45 minutes to place her order. Then she waited more than an hour for the food. Then she saw the bill. Clare Watkin was out with a group of friends Friday at an Italian steak restaurant in the English town of Lichfield, about 125 miles north of London when she found "absolutely disgusting language" printed on her bill, the British Broadcasting Corp. reported.

Apology From Agency Head for Costume

A top immigration official acknowledged on Thursday that she should not have praised an employee who wore an escaped prisoner costume to an agency event on Halloween.

DHS Employee on Leave Over Costume

A Homeland Security Department employee has been placed on leave for wearing a Halloween costume that drew complaints from other workers as racially insensitive — even as it won "most original" honors from managers at an agency party.

US Forces Expand Push Against Insurgents

U.S. forces expanded their push against insurgent strongholds outside Baghdad on Wednesday as Iraqi units joined the offensive and took control of several districts in the key city of Baqouba, the military said.

Vince Young Gets Offensive Rookie Honors

Vince Young looks as if he'll make the NFL his personal playground, too. The dynamic quarterback for the Tennessee Titans won The Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year Award on Wednesday. He did it in the same fashion he turned around the Titans' season — running away from the rest of the field.

Israeli Troops Move Into N. Gaza Towns

Israeli ground troops backed by tanks and armored vehicles advanced into the northern Gaza towns of Beit Hanoun and Jebaliya on Wednesday, Palestinian security officials said.

Venezuela Takes on Exxon Mobil in Oil Play

Venezuela had a blunt message this week for Exxon Mobil, one of the world's most powerful oil companies: Get off my crude-rich turf.

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Dallas Latino leaders upset with illegal alien Halloween costume sold at Target | pegasusnews.com | Dallas / Fort Worth
Source: pegasusnews.com

Dallas Latino leaders upset with illegal alien Halloween costume sold at Target

Disgusted by Invasive Porn

Anyone want a few surprises in their email box? Sometime last night or late yesterday evening, my email fell into the hands of quite a few females who spend their time posing for naughty pics and posting them online, and, from what I gather, marketing them.

It's funny what passes for offensive these days
Source: The L.A. Times

excerpt: ""A billboard critical of Mercury Insurance is taken down after the firm complains. But a vodka ad suggestive of part of the female anatomy is still eliciting gasps.""

Blackball ... oops, sorry ... veto racist everyday phrases - Times
Source: The Times

It could be construed as a black day for the English language — but not if you work in the public sector.

Top 10 Offensive Religious Art Pieces Part One
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It used to be that the best art was religious art.

10 Most Offensive Tea Party Signs (PHOTOS)
Source: The Huffington Post

More than 2,000 HuffPost citizen journalists signed up to report on their local tea parties, sending photos, videos, and written dispatches, and we've already received hundreds of photos (the complete Flickr slideshow is below, or check out the photostream here).

A Brief Video History of Blackface Obamas
Source: jossip

There's just something about Barack Obama and that dark skin of his. From Turkey to Tampa Bay, everyone wants their shot at looking like Obama, and in one of the most historically offensive ways possible. Is imitation always the sincerest form of flattery?

Don't finish stutterer's sentences, police told
Source: Telegraph

Excerpt: Officers have been given a new "diversity handbook" advising them how to avoid offensive faux pas when dealing with members of the public.

Both Iran, US to Attend Afghanistan Peace Meeting
Source: The New York Times

An international conference on pacifying Afghanistan will include two unlikely partners for peace -- the United States and Iran. More Articles

Fox Host Apologizes For Offensive Comments About Canadian Soldiers In Afghanistan
Source: CityNews: Home

In the end, they were comments too outrageous to ignore. And that's why a Fox News host in the U.S. has officially issued an apology to Canadians for a panel's recent statements on this country's soldiers in Afghanistan.

Iran Sets Terms for U.S. Ties
Source: Reuters

Iran has responded to U.S. President Barack Obama's offer of better relations by demanding policy changes from Washington, but the Islamic state is not closing the door to a possible thaw in ties with its old foe. More Articles

Bias author says dictionary too liberal, okay to call Obama 'shvartze'
Source: Raw Story

Convinced the media is too liberal, conservative commentator Bernie Goldberg took on another outlet on Fox New's The O'Reilly Factor Tuesday night. The dictionary.

Fifth-Grader Told He Can't Wear Obama Mask
Source: kptv.com

A fifth-grade student who planned to wear a Barack Obama mask at a school talent show was told by school administrators that he's not allowed to wear the mask.

Gaza Offensive Kills 1,434 Palestinians including 960 civilians, 239 police and 235 fighters
Source: occupiedlove.blogspot.com

Gaza Offensive Kills 1,434 Palestinians including 960 civilians, 239 police and 235 fighters

Iran Says It Now Runs More Than 6, 000 Centrifuges
Source: The New York Times

Iran's nuclear chief says the country has increased the number of centrifuges enriching uranium to 6,000, the latest show of defiance to U.N. demands it halt the enrichment program.

County Sues Strip Club as Billboard Battle Escalates
Source: longislandpress.com

Excerpt: The Platinum Club in Rosedale describes itself a first class adult entertainment lounge, but residents living near their billboard in the Five Towns section of Nassau County are offended by the club's giant outdoor advertisement featuring a scantily clad woman.

Testing Obama :: Iranian Leader Demands U.S. Apology
Source: The New York Times

A day after President Obama struck a conciliatory tone toward Iran, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged Washington on Wednesday to apologize for its actions toward his country for the past 60 years and said it was unclear whether the new American administration was merely shiftin …

On Arab TV Network, Obama Urges Dialogue
Source: The New York Times

He also said he believed it was "possible for us to see a Palestinian state — I'm not going to put a time frame on it — that is contiguous, that allows freedom of movement for its people, that allows for trade with other countries, that allows the creation of businesses a …

Case could lead to new obscenity standards
Source: United Press International

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Sunday that in the case of United States vs. Extreme Associates begins March 16.

Israel Pursues Diplomacy but Presses Attacks
Source: The New York Times

JERUSALEM — Israel broadened the scope of its air offensive against the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza on Thursday, destroying important symbols of government and, for the first time in its six-day-old campaign, killing a senior leader of the militant Islamic group.

i am vulgar...

i am vulgar. and i don't know why. automatic censorings of my words don't anger me. i've been deleted, bleeped out overdubbed had accounts as well as posts deleted. it makes me feel vulgar. i'm not gratuitous about it.

Condom ad banned by Gothenburg transit agency
Source: thelocal.se

Bus and tram passengers in Gothenburg have been spared riding in cars with an advertisement featuring two young men which asks, "Do you want to see us put on a condom?"

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