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LIVE AT FIVE – 2.7.11

Posted on | February 7, 2011 | Comments Off on LIVE AT FIVE – 2.7.11

TOP NEWS
President Downplays Concerns Over Muslim Brotherhood In Egypt

President Obama interviewed by Bill O'Reilly before the Super Bowl

Also, thinks Florida judge was “wrong”. You go, Mr. Former ConLaw Prof!

Secretary Clinton Warns Against Hasty Exit By Mubarak
Transition to real democracy will take time, SecState says

Fighting Continues For Fourth Day On Thailand/Cambodia Border
Ancient temple damaged in fighting



POLITICS
President Reagan Honored And Remembered

Nancy Reagan takes the stage after the wreath-laying ceremony

1,500 gather to celebrate his 100th birthday at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley

Dixon, Illinois Throws A Birthday Party For Their Hometown Hero

Sarah Palin’s Speech



Obama Courts Business With Chamber of Commerce Speech

Thousands Pay Respects To General Vang Pao On Second Day Of Funeral Services



THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Groupon Spends Big On Controversial/Tasteless Super Bowl Ads
NASDAQ: Our Network’s Been Hacked
Asian Stocks, Euro, Copper Up On U.S. Growth Outlook; Japan Bonds Decline
Xoom: No Data Plan? No WiFi.
Stereo Satellites Flank The Sun



SPORTS
Packers Bring Lombardi Trophy Back To Titletown

The Lombardi Trophy. Itself.

Pack’s Air Attack Beats Steelers’ Defense In Exciting (For A Change) 31-25 Game

Super Bowl XLV: Lousy Weather, Unfinished Seats, Disappointed Fans (Video)


Also, Christina Aguilera Botches The National Anthem Live :facepalm:

Mark Wilson Leads Phoenix Open Going Into Last Day

Celtics’ Marquis Daniels Out 1-2 Months With Bruised Spinal Cord



FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS
Shia LeBeouf Cuffed For Bar Fight, Released

Some actor fellow we never heard of

Fight started with gay slur, ends with no charges against actor or assailant

“Family Matters” Actress Engaged To Ricky Romance

Lindsay Lohan: I’m Just An Easy Target

“Wayne’s World” Returns To SNL

Tura Satana Of “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” Fame Dies, 72

Zsa Zsa Gabor Celebrates 94th Birthday At Home After Release From Hospital

Amanda Holden’s Baby Tragedy Baffles Doctors



FOREIGNERS
Al Jazeera English Earns Big-Time Credibility During Egyptian Crisis
Brushfires In Perth Claim More Homes
Tunisia’s Coalition Government Takes Steps To Stop “Security Breakdown”
Assange Begins Fight To Prevent Extradition To Sweden
31 Norks Cross Into ROK Waters On Fishing Boat; Only Some Want To Defect
Sinai Pipeline Blast Prompts Calls To Speed Israeli Gas Development
Cameron Reignites Multiculturalism Debate In UK



BLOGS & STUFF
TechCrunch: AOL Buys Puffington Host
Just One Minute: Winning The Future In Egypt (Ongoing)
Sister Toldjah: Happy 100th Birthday, President Reagan!
Mark Steyn: We Need Him Now
(Via American Power)
Weasel Zippers: Obama – “I Haven’t Moved To The Center”

— compiled by Wombat-socho

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