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LIVE AT FIVESIX: 07.12.12

Posted on | July 12, 2012 | 5 Comments

— compiled by Wombat-socho


TOP NEWS
Syrian Ambassador To Iraq Defects

Syrian ambassador Nawaf al-Fares

Urges Army to defect to rebels in video; status as member of border tribe could mean major headaches for Assad regime

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. In Treatment For Mood Disorder, Staff Says
Is that what the cool kids are calling it these days?

Biden To Speak At NAACP Convention In Place Of President
Romney receives boos, standing ovation; President pleads “schedule conflicts”



POLITICS
Judge Extends Injunction Blocking Mississippi Abortion Clinic Regulations

Abortion clinic owner Derzis arrives at work

Law requires abortionists to be OB-GYNs with admitting privileges at local hospitals, clinic calls this “unreasonable restriction”

Lawmakers Fuming Over Pentagon Report Restriction Rules

Mass. State Rep Pleads Not Guilty To Assault



SOS Call For Historic Ocean Liner Docked In Philly

House Panel Opposes Senate Crop Insurance Reforms

Berdoo Is Third California City To Seek Bankruptcy

9/11 Memorial Bars Politicians From Remembrance Ceremony



THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Oil Up Slightly As Inventories Clash With Pessimism Over Global Economy: NYMEX $85.52, Brent $99.92
Bank Of Japan Bucks Global Easing Trend
US Dollar Index Up As Downplays QE3
Peugeot To Close French Plant, Cut 8000 Jobs
Hackers Post 450K Credential Pilfered From Yahoo
Activision Confirms “Angry Birds” Trilogy
Microsoft Taking Its Battle With Apple Into Brick And Mortar
Amazon’s Testing A Smartphone
NYC Phone Booths Now Free WiFi Hotspots
WaPo: Google’s Nexus 7 Obliterates Every Reason For Buying Kindle Fire
Except for unimportant things like ease of use, apps…



SPORTS
Nyets Walk Away From Howard, Re-Sign Lopez

Brooklyn Nyets' Deron Williams

Brooklyn gives up on trade talks for Magic free agent

Olympic Security Firm G4S Docked After Army Drafted Into Security Role

Paterno Letter Defends Program’s Integrity

Ray Allen Reflects On Decision To Leave Celtics For Heat

Nash Surprised To Find Himself With Lakers

Knicks’ Woodson Says Lin Will Stay And Start

Mets’ Dillon Gee Has Surgery To Remove Blood Clot In Shoulder



FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS
Walter Hill To Remake “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?”

Walter Hill


No truth to rumors remake will be set in post-apocalyptic Australian desert

How Nicole Kidman Helped Katie Holmes With Her Split From Tom Cruise
Secret friendship provides support during divorce
Related: The Creepy Co$ Controls On Katie’s Life With Tom

Miley Cyrus Gets Teddy Roosevelt Quote Tattoo

Charlie Sheen To Join “American Idol” Judges?


“Firefly” Reunion At Comic Con Will Also Be On TV

NCIS Co-Stars Ink Deals To Return

Channing Tatum To Star In, Produce Evel Knievel Pic For Sony

Lea Michele Gets Leggy In Candie’s Ad Campaign



FOREIGNERS
US, PRC Pledge To Cooperate On Asia Issues
Taliban Commander Admits War Cannot Be Won – What Does That Mean?
UK Opposition Wants To Know Why Troops Called Up For Olympics
Suicide By Tiger: Man Found Dead In Tiger Den At Copenhagen Zoo
US Rolls Back Burma Sanctions, Allows Investment
Philanthropist Couple’s Drug Downfall Ends In Death, Arrest
Internet Censorship Bill Passed In Russia
Party Boss Says Berlusconi Should Run Again



BLOGS & STUFF
Protein Wisdom: Romney Being Booed By Audience At NAACP Convention Is Proof He’s A RAAAAACIST!
Allahpundit: Romney Says He Expected To Be Booed When He Mentioned Obamacare
Rush Limbaugh: Romney Addresses The NAALCP
Lonely Conservative: House Passes Obamacare Repeal, Five Democrats Voting For Repeal
Riehl World View: Jesse Jackson Jr. Found? AZ Rehab For Alcohol, Depression, Source Says
Power Line: Obama’s Support Among Blue Collar Men At Historic Low
Shark Tank: Soros-Funded Super PAC Targets Allen West
Ramesh Ponnuru: The Chief Justice Needs A Better Defense Than This
James Pethokoukis: Six Charts That Show The Welfare State Run Amok
Weasel Zippers: Disclosure Statements Show Pelosi Made Between $1-5 Million On Asian Investments In 2011
The Conservatory: Tits On Parade – The Nascent Life And Early Times Of R. Stacy McCain


SOTD: Not Now John

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Comments

5 Responses to “LIVE AT FIVESIX: 07.12.12”

  1. Adjoran
    July 12th, 2012 @ 8:08 am

    “Mood Disorder” – waking up in a Vegas hotel room with a hangover, a facial tattoo, a lady named Champagne (when your wife’s name isn’t), and a pending felony indictment.

  2. Adjoran
    July 12th, 2012 @ 8:20 am

    Also, the Spanish data service is saying budget cuts in the new austerity package will mean it can’t provide any more data as of January.  Currently they provide over 300 measures of Spain’s economy, many of which are required by the EU.

    Austerity for Spain is about as likely to work as it is for Greece, although for different reasons.  Spain’s already in a deep recession, it’s a case of too little, too late to help but just in time to finish the dive into default.

    France’s last bond auction was successful even though their bonds were sold at negative interest:  you not only earn no interest, you have to pay them for the privilege of lending them money without it!  Who buys into such a deal?  Someone expecting future deflation to hammer values.

    “Obama 2012:  Because European Socialism Is The New Black.”

  3. Wombat_socho
    July 12th, 2012 @ 8:36 am

     I’d say it’s almost certain he’s going to get primaried next time he’s up for re-election.

  4. Adjoran
    July 12th, 2012 @ 2:33 pm

     Scarface Jones said, “It’s too late to quit,”
    “Pass the dynamite, ’cause the fuse is lit.”

  5. The untold story: Romney gets a standing ovation at the NAACP? « The TrogloPundit
    July 12th, 2012 @ 6:16 pm

    […] I had to read Wombat to find out about this: On Wednesday, Romney was booed during his remarks when he vowed to repeal […]