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LIVE AT FIVE – 10.07.11

Posted on | October 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

— compiled by Wombat-socho


TOP NEWS
Obama Cites Europe’s Woes While Campaigning For Jobs Bill

President Obama addresses "emergency" news conference

Trying to get ahead of today’s jobs number, which are expected to stink. Again.

Who Will Win Nobel Peace Prize?
Hundreds nominated; Arab Spring & EU two strong possibilities

“Occupy Wall Street” Protesters Disgusted With Both Parties
Demonstrators equally unhappy with Bush, Obama



POLITICS
Chu Defends Embattled Energy Loan Program

Energy Secretary Steven Chu

President Obama also chimes in, supporting loans to Solyndra as “worthwhile”

Nevada’s January Caucuses Could Lead To December Campaigning

Sarah Palin: Not Retreating, Just Reloading

Case Clothed: Scott Brown Quip Hits Below Belt

Obama Defends Attorney General Prissy On Gunwalker

Senate Banking Committee Approves Cordray For Consumer Post

Giffords Returns To Washington For Husband’s Retirement Ceremony

Justice Scalia Criticizes Narcotics Laws

Caltech Edges Harvard As Top American University



THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Euro clings To Gains After ECB Action; Skepticism Lingers
Doubts Over Eurozone Trim Asian Gains
Gold, Copper, US Crude Set For Weekly Gains
Environmentalist Wackos Sue To Block Keystone XL Pipeline
Amazon To Collect TN Sales Tax In 2014, Add 2000 Jobs
Oracle Agrees To $199.5 Million Settlement With Feds
FCC Asks Court To Toss Verizon’s Net Neutrality Suit
HP Investigating Android TouchPads
FCC Seeks Revision Of Rural Phone Subsidy
Sony In Talks To Buy Ericsson Out Of Phone Venture
XBox 360 To Launch New TV, Film Services
Westboro Loonies Announce Protest Of Steve Jobs Funeral Via iPhone



SPORTS
Tigers Outgun Yankees, Prepare To Face Rangers For Pennant

Tigers celebrate after beating Yankees

Tiger bullpen hangs on for 3-2 win over Damn Yankees

No Experience Necessary: White Sox Sign Robin Ventura As Manager

Big 12 Adds TCU



Bruins Raise Banner, Fall To Flyers In Opener

Injured Manning Holding On To Hope

Are You Ready For Some Football? Hank Isn’t

Penguins Win Shootout To Beat Canucks 4-3

Riggleman To Mets As Bench Coach?



FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS
Is This Leonardo DiCaprio’s New Leading Lady?

Alyce Crawford, Leonardo DiCaprio

Actor Picks Up Model To Replace Blake Lively As Arm Candy

Demi Still Wearing Wedding Ring Amid Cheating Allegations

Ali Fedotowsky, Fiance Roberto Martinez “Miserable In The Relationship”



Salma Hayek Shares Her Five Tricks For Busting A Bad Mood

“Young Adult”Trailer: Charlize Theron Is Whiskey-Swilling Bad

Behold! Julia Roberts As Evil Queen In “Snow White”

NBC Cancels New Comedy “Free Agents”

LeAnn Rimes Accepts Tabloid Fascination, For Now



FOREIGNERS
Libyan Rebels Launch Major Assault On Sirte
After A Decade, NATO Says Afghan Exit Plans Still On Track
PA Officials Allege IDF Cooperation In Settler Violence; IDF Calls Bullshit
Pakistani Doctor Alleged To Have Assisted In Bin Laden Raid May Face Treason Charges
Pakistan Downplays Afghan Pact With India
Tutu At 80: Technology To Trump (Lack Of) Diplomacy At Birthday Party; Dalai Lama To Speak Via Video Link
ROK Unification Minister Downplays Nork Food Shortage As Not Serious



BLOGS & STUFF
WyBlog: If Only We’d Put Steve Jobs In Charge Of Education
NRO Corner: Harry Reid Nukes The Senate
Legal Insurrection: Mark This Day In The Annals Of Senate Nuclear Warfare
Jawa Report: #OccupyWallStreet Turns To Dark Side
Lonely Conservative: #OccupyWallStreet Costs NYC Taxpayers $2 Million So Far; Sanitary Problems Cropping Up
100.7 WZLX: Scott Brown Calls In And Thanks Elizabeth Warren For Keeping Her Clothes On
Althouse: What Goes Around Comes Around
Allahpundit: House Dems Introduce Resolution Condemning Perry For Slur On Hunting Camp Rock
Weasel Zippers: Cain Says He’d Serve As VP For Anyone But Perry
Michelle Malkin: A Solyndra Head Rolls
Confederate Yankee: Could Administration Officials Face Life In Prison Or Death Penalty For Gunwalker?
Michael Walsh: Justice Department Panicked By Gunwalker Documents


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