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Springfield to bare backside on `Californication'

Rick Springfield will bare his backside when he guest stars on Showtime's "Californication."

Springfield, Mass., to get NBA minor league team

The birthplace of basketball is getting a pro team.

Floods an economic catastrophe for Midwest

Long after the waters subside, the floods that submerged the Midwest this month could turn out to be the region’s biggest economic disaster in decades, with ramifications that will be felt by consumers across the country.

Accused gunman in killing of Mass. mob boss pleads guilty

A low-level Mafia member admitted Thursday that he shot and killed Springfield's regional mob boss in 2003 in exchange for $10,000 from the leader's rivals.

Vt. Town Named `Simpsons' Official Home

Maybe it was the pink doughnut. Maybe it was the clever homemade video, or small-town charm. Maybe Homer just figured it was time to go green.

Springfields Vie for 'Simpsons' Premiere

Springfield, the Oregon one, is on a list of like-named towns competing for the big-screen debut of Homer, Bart and the rest of the TV Simpson family this summer.

Obama to Announce 2008 Plans in Illinois

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama plans to stand outside Illinois' Old State Capitol on Saturday, a building indelibly linked to Abraham Lincoln, and tell the world about his 2008 presidential plans.

Theater Fears Violence, Drops Black Film

The CEO of a theater chain said he won't show a film about black college fraternities at any of his Springfield theaters this week out of fear it could trigger the kind of gang violence that erupted during another movie last month.

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Sarah Palin: Speaks to 5,000 Hits Obama On Spending & Body Slams The LameStreamMedia
Source: Governorpalin4president.blogspot.com

Obama is a disaster. Thank God for Sarah Palin

Playboy Features Marge Simpson on Cover
Source: Yahoo! News

Marge is about to do something Homer might not approve of. Playboy magazine is turning over its cover to the matriarch of Springfield's first family: Marge Simpson.

Mass. postal worker admits to stealing 30,000 DVDs
Source: apnews.myway.com

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A former postal service employee has pleaded guilty to stealing more than 30,000 DVDs that moved through a western Massachusetts post office.

Newest Springfield Cardinal Famous for "Thriller" Dance
Source: KSPR

Last month, while waiting out a rain delay, Mulligan took to the field and danced his version of Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

If We Are To Be Energy Independent & Prosperous Let's Start Building More Nuclear Power Plants Today!
Source: SmartMoney TV

We simply have to become Energy Independent. In other words, build 50 - 100 Nuclear Power Plants in the US by 2020. This policy will provide us with affordable energy that will free us from our dependence on OPEC and create millions of jobs nationwide.

The Best Way For America Is To Secure Our Borders & Reform Immigration Law!
Source: Digg

The Best Way For America Is To Secure Our Borders & Reform Immigration Law!

Lyme Disease Cases Rising, Causing Alarm
Source: The Washington Post

A surge in reported cases of Lyme disease in Northern Virginia has prompted action from local and federal officials.

New York Council Approves Manhattan Traffic Fees
Source: Bloomberg.com

Perhaps to generate more revenue for the city, the New York City Council should consider waiving tolls for anyone seeing a Broadway Show:

Where You Lived - Used To Be Location, Location, Location - Now It's Education, Education, Education
Source: Wall Street Journal

Because of failing schools like we have seen in Detroit, Kansas City and other areas it is evident that our education system has to change. We also need to make everyone more accountable for a better education system (School Officials & Teachers, Parents, and Students).

Let's Reform Healthcare Now!
Source: Yahoo! News

Healthcare costs have to be contained and our government should not offer a "One-Payer" system, nor should they eliminate the "Doctor-Patient" model.

Bill lets utilities pass costs to customers
Source: News-Leader.com

In order for our US economy to thrive and let us reduce our "BTU" energy prices we have to immediately do two things which we are currently not doing: 1) Convince the Global Market that our commercial paper offered by Wall Street is sound and has value.

Diversity Makes Us Stronger!
Source: The Washington Post

We could all benefit from more dialogue between, races, gender, and Lifestyles.

How much More Will The Obama Administration Squeeze The Middle Class?
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

"Big Government" Is Not The Answer! Our government is getting too intrusive, too large, and federal spending is unsustainable.

A Bipartisan Blueprint For Immigration Reform
Source: The L.A. Times

Immigration Reform should be one of the highest legislative priorities our Congress addresses this year. In order to offer an acceptable Healthcare Plan, Quality Education, and Provide Community Safety, every citizen in the US should be issued a National I.D. Card.

Executives Should Be Paid According To Performance!
Source: MotherJones.com

The SEC and all of our corporation's shareholders have to establish a set of guidelines for Company Executive Pay. Today, CEOs are being overly compensated and in too many cases are rewarded by keeping their corporate payroll to a minimum.

Our Economy Today!
Source: The Washington Post

After listening to Alexis Glick of the Fox Business Network (FBN) report that: * Corporate tax revenue is down 57%. * Personal Taxe revenue is down 22%. * 6.8 Million are collecting Unemployment. * US Government has spent $80 Billion of the Stimulus Package. * $150 Bill …

Will We Have Healthcare Reform This Year?
Source: Welcome to the White House

What's My Line.........You Decide!

Obama administration sends SEC revamp to Congress
Source: The Kansas City Star

In order for the US economy to thrive we have to immediately do two things which we are currently not doing: 1) Convince the Global Market that our commercial paper offered by Wall Street is sound and has value.

President Obama says health care doable but 'hard'
Source: Politico

Americans want results and to turn our economy around and make it robust again healthcare must be revised this year.

Recommendation To Get A Job In Today's Economy
Source: Reuters

With the number of Czars increasing Exponentially in the Obama Aministration, perhaps you should pinpoint your passion and go to www.usajobs.gov/ and check what Czar position is available this week. (Information provided below is from "The Glenn Beck Blog.)

Gallup: More Americans view Democrats as 'too liberal'!
Source: Gallop

Big Government, Outrageous Federal Spending, and a "Re-Distribution of Wealth Focus" are unsustainable policies. It is time to bring Change to Congress!

Today's Economy - What We Should Do To Have A Turnaround!
Source: The Kansas City Star

Let's Implement The Following Five Solutions To The Issues Confronting America. It is Time To Bring Change To Congress! 1) Healthcare Reform

Supreme Court Justifies That Hard Work Pays Off In America & Will Lead To Success!
Source: The Hartford Courant

Everyone can appreciate the comments of the New Haven Fire-Fighters on Monday! They mostly centered on the outcome of this case "That Hard Word Will Lead To Success" & "Individual Achiement Will Be Recognized".

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