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Archives: February 15, 2015

How Mitch McConnell became very rich (w/o a job)

Fox Station ‘Accidentally’ Depicts President Obama As Sex Assault Suspect, No Correction Issued

Marietta - Lone Bellow (from the cd music angle of the gifts to my husband for vd)

New rules cloud future for large-scale wind farms in Ohio

Puerto Rico bankruptcy bill to get House hearing: sources

Solar energy output goal could create 1 million jobs (in India): Study

Social Security debate reignites

DU CHALLENGE: Add a few more adjectives to Jeb's description of the next President's task at hand.

20 new Cardinals appointed by Pope

TRNN - Has the IMF Annexed Ukraine?

Coroner orders inquest in fatal police shooting in Washington state: paper

I see the anti-Hillary brigade is on another tear...

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) - Measles Outbreak: CA, December 2014–February 2015

Valentine's Day at Lake Sonoma

Iraq's Sunni blocs halt parliament activities after sheikh's killing

Shots fired at Copenhagen synagogue: Danish police

FBI monitoring investigation of fire at Houston Islamic center

Not A Terrorist? 14 firearms seized from Chapel Hill shootings suspect's home

Germany moves to legalise fracking

Lawrence O'Donnell: Pig Boy Attacks Jon Stewart

Pope Francis appoints 20 new cardinals

Something just occurred to me

South Africa's Zuma outlines land reform plans

Frontline, "Putin's Way"

High school boy spends his summer job savings to send every girl in his school a valentine

10-Year-Old Pig Experiences Freedom for First Time in His Life

How long would it take me to get my ass kicked?

My theory on the Chapel Hill mass murder terrorist

Thanks for my "pair of hearts," O anonymous, cupid-types

Wonder if The Headlines Today Read...

Apple reportedly working on electric car to challenge Tesla

First (non-points) NASCAR race of the year...

Many thanks to those who gave me hearts.

'Megadrought' threatens U.S. Southwest, Plains in decades to come, says study

Land Rover Secretly Bought These Guys' Failed Defender Project And Returned It Good As New

Darn! I almost missed this important Holiday!

Police from several UK forces seek details of Charlie Hebdo readers

Who ever is the Democratic nominee for President in the next election

Women, and other lesser cuts of meat

The existence of Jews is offensive to radical Muslims.

RWW News: Farenthold: Put Chuck Norris In Charge Of Fighting ISIS

i think i love you. will you be my valentine?

Very young Jon Stewart interviews Nancy Sinatra. "Joins" her in old video.

Daily Beast: A Dominatrix Reviews ‘50 Shades of Grey'

"House Begins Passing Series of Deficit-Hiking Tax Cuts"

Valentine cards for 2015 from Tom Tomorrow

States Consider Increasing Taxes for the Poor and Cutting Them for the Affluent

2015 Kentucky Derby Prep - 2015 El Camino Real Derby

I know it's snowy and awful in much of the eastern part of the country...

March in memory of aboriginal women draws crowds

Why have I never heard of this woman before??

.lgbt — Internet’s first top-level domain for the LGBT community launches

Thanks for the hearts.

Tonight we're havin schizocumulus clouds for the second time this week

Thank you for my hearts!!

Oh Dear, Doris Payne Arrested Again

My wife just said the most profound thing.

Bill would end union requirement for state workers

What do you call a person who complains he should have won the powerball but didn't buy a ticket???

Business Savvy Girl Scout Does Brisk Business In San Francisco Because... Location

AP: MYSTERY PHOTO UNSEEN FOR 30 YEARS MAY SHOW CIVIL WAR GUNSHIP

Would you post this selfie on Facebook?

Chef Tom Colicchio stands with some GREAT Dems for Our Right to Know

"Five decisions Hillary can’t duck"

Isn't it odd?

Why 4 Republican Leaders Switched Over to the Democratic Party

Federal databases to be made public in big win for transparency advocates

Border Collie Named Tex Wins Westminster Dog Agility Contest

This is why our side is so freaking inept..

Asatru temple opens in Iceland

dont think the jackie robinson flap has anything to do w racism?

McDonald’s “answers” our questions

Homophobes. They think I want their respect.

I might have my condo leased.

Happy Valentines...

Can the Dems get a DOJ that can walk and chew gum at the same time? And...

Manhunt under way after Copenhagen shootings; PM calls it a terrorist attack

Digital Influencers Recreate Legendary Images of Black History Icons in #WeAreBlackHistory

thank you to the person who bought me a heart today

Minister Cedric Hatcher not happy about marriage equality

This is the solution for your ex this Valentine's Day.

Study: American Liberals and Conservatives Think as if From Different Cultures

2016/2018/2020 US Senate Election- Democrats guide to a majority.

Police make 30 arrests for food stamp fraud in North Country

All you dear people: Thanks for the hearts.

Rand Paul Tries To Embarrass Hillary Clinton With Fake Pinterest Account, Embarrasses Self Instead

What did everyone do for Valentine's Day-Night?

Have been re-reading Ursula K. LeGuin

'Ukip: The First Hundred Days,' airs Monday

I'm going to be night-owling it again tonight.

"Terror in Denmark" Does it bother anyone else

UPDATE 1-CN Rail in tentative labor deal with train engineers union

I will vote for that Democrat ...

Lonely Circus Monkey Finally Meets His Valentine

A new way to get cheap labor

Thank you for new the heart. Happy Valentines Day

my funny valentine--always loved this version

Is Abortion "Child Abuse?" South Dakota Could Make it So

Letterman about Jeb Bush candidacy.

For DUers in M/SP: Eve, Winona, and Louise: Extreme Extraction and Violence Against Native Women

Sudden Climate Change - Again

Dresden was a civilian town with no military significance. Why did we burn its people?

Science Finally Answers Why Cats Like Boxes So Much

Hey everybody!!

Science Finally Answers Why Cats Like Boxes So Much

Valentine's Day

Got wife help. We have a friend here who is really helping both of us thru today--yesterday

It's not too late west coast. At 11:30 SNL is re-running it's very first episode with

Regulating Pregnancy Next GOP Religious Right Anti Reproductive Rights Strategy.

Boy did I score this weekend!

"I don’t get it. Who’d wanna kill me?"

A Valentine for Big Dog: I STILL Love You, Bill Clinton

FLOTUS: Love is all you need.

Ross Kemp: Extreme World | Ukraine - Rise of the far right.

Daily Holidays - February 15

Grown up Wednesday Addams vs. catcallers

Clinton Not Progressive Enough? Depends Upon What You Mean By Progressive

Police kill man believed behind 2 shootings in Copenhagen

Potential presidential candidates are slow to say they're running

Sam Brownback, a desperate and failing governor, turns to homophobia

How one Ks school district is coping with a loss of $800,000.

Ukraine points towards the start of a tumultuous new era in world politics

Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Squeee My Valentine Edition

Party Leaders Make Joint Climate Commitment

Czech Egyptologists uncover tomb of unknown queen

Halifax shooting plot looks like either far right or Columbine-inspired; 2 charged

Five Reasons No Conservative Should (Have) Support(ed) Reagan

Czech economy to slip into deflation this year

5 Insane Right-Wing Moments This Week: Rush Doles Out Idiotic Advice

Slovak opposition wants separation of church and state

One Connecticut Public School Student Was Restrained Over 700 Times in One Year

These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort For Homeless Families

Collider hopes for a 'super' restart

Congress May Expand Veteran Access to Cannabis for PTSD

What to Do When 'I Do' Is Done

Will Pitt has a new profile picture.

Fifty Shades Of Grey has the record for the highest online ticket sales

I am in a similar desperate situation as DUer Torch the Witch.

Props to Twogunsid for keeping us up to date with pre-Derby races.

Obama Acknowledges U.S. ‘Plays Offense’ on Foreign Hacking

A top US Navy officer thinks that one of the F-35's most hyped capabilities is 'overrated'

Down and out in Paris: Homeless in the French capital

Shopping at the GOP Bargain Basement

Social Justice is the ONLY Path to Economic Prosperity for Workers in This Country

Here's video of the US Navy testing a 'game-changing' new missile

EXCLUSIVE: Cops nab bank robber who escaped N.C. prison 37 years ago, built new life in New York

The future............some thoughts

Thanks for another heart

Mississippi House Passes 'Jesus Take the Wheel Act;'

San Diego Fox News station - Obama Depicted as Rape Suspect ("it was an accident")

We can stop the neo-cons: Here’s what a truly progressive foreign policy would look like

Out-Of-Control Inequality Is Making The World’s Top Financial Officials Worried

New Anti-Poverty Mission, “Households of the Nation,” Gets Underway in Venezuela

Are Your Medications Safe?

"Convert" Or Else...

Is religion a clear and present danger?

Warren pushing the interests of major defense contractors

Thank you from my heart for my heart.

So let's play this game again...

It has been 3 1/2 months since the death of Sheneque Proctor

Hundreds protest police shooting in Washington state

WHO was fired due to Iraq War lies? -by Mike Peters

Boston Mayor Walsh on Wahlberg TV reality show (2/11 episode, On Demand)

We Need a New Marshall Plan for the Middle East

Is there a downside to Homeland Security being shut down?

Let Us No Longer Keep Silent About Torture

Five Surprises About US Internment During World War II

AP Exclusive: Israeli house strikes killed mostly civilians

The Walking Dead 5.10 "Them" (spoiler alert)

Jon Stewart interviews George Carlin

It has been 3 1/2 months since the death of Sheneque Proctor

The Copenhagen murderer was a Muslim

Wile E. Coyote, Supergenius

More Mass Media Lies: American Forces "Several Miles" From Al Asad Base During ISIS Failed Attack | Stars and Stripes

Speaking of Propaganda and war

Because I support Hillary

Refuse to Vaccinate? Little Religious Ground to Stand On

Heavy snow, dangerous winds slam New England yet again

United Methodist Church Makes Small Step Toward Accepting Same Sex Marriage

A warm thank you again to the givers of the additional Valentine hearts.

4,000 US Soldiers Deployed to Kuwait in Anti-ISIS Move

How much social justice would $3,000,000,000,000 buy?

...massive project planned for Madison’s West Side could cost taxpayers up to $196 million

I'm having a fun discussion about marriage equality on a sports board

Rape stats

I heart my anonymous heart givers

Central Africa launches regional war against Boko Haram

Antarctica - Larsen C Ice Shelf Getting Ready To Splinter ("Significant Risk To Stability")

NY Times: Insured, but not covered

One more time - Thank you

Danish Official: Gunman Who Killed Two People Was Inspired by Radical Islam

Ukrainian Ceasefire Goes Into Effect Amid Mistrust On Both Sides - First Report: Ceasefire Holding

The Lottery - Power Ball, Mega Millions, Etc......

Antarctica: Larsen C Ice Shelf Getting Ready To Splinter ("Significant Risk To Stability")

Yes, There Are Christian Terrorists

woke up too early for a sunday!

Prayer Circle-Please keep all those suffering from this brutal cold in your prayers.

This morning's mini-blizzard really sucked, then I was miraculously uplifted!

It's Feb 16, 2015, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz is still DNC Chair

What the New York Post thinks of Jon Stewert.......

Anita Darien died on 1 Feb 2015. What a talent!

WNBA players support Taurasi's decision to sit out 2015 to rest

"A" is for Archer...

Wisconsin pipeline dwarfs Keystone and affects every waterway in the state

"Actor" Rob Schneider is not only right-wing, he's anti-vaxx as well.

Portugal Cut Addiction Rates in Half by Connecting Users With Communities Instead of Jailing Them

RS:NY lawmaker wants terrorists to sign up on ‘Terrorist Registry’ if they want to live in the state

Dying from the Inside Out

The Pope's Mixed Messages

Pittsburgh Hays Eagle cam.

Wanting to rein in Wall Street & Fighting for Gay Rights aren't mutually exclusive - ask Liz Warren

MTN 'Space' & Ham Radio

U.S. FAA proposes drone pilots should get certificates, not fly over people

Netanyahu calls for 'massive immigration' of European Jews to Israel

An Eye for Eye in Alabama

Wanting to rein in Wall Street & Fighting for Gay Rights aren't mutually exclusive - ask Liz Warren

Can you please put a stop to all the cup-rattling in GD?

I need some advice on our son.

repost - Pittsburgh Hays Eagle cam. (from yatsed snacilbuper)

Why should I re-examine anything

Boston University Adjuncts Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize

Boston University Adjuncts Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize

Boston University Adjuncts Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize

Six Lowest Common Denominator Reasons People Vote Republican:

The Hunger Games

Boehner: I Didn't Want 'Interference' From Obama In Netanyahu Speech

Religious broadcaster says Scott Walker was right: ‘Real experts’ have ‘disproven’ evolution

“effective immediately,” Walker suspends merit raises, retention pay hikes

I have lamb loin chops.... (?)

Dang...the Rio Carnival has gone to the dogs!

like foreign films? Give "After the Wedding" a try (the 2006 version)

How To Handle Hillary Haters

Reuters: Managers bunk down at U.S. refineries as strike enters third week

Bush role in end-of-life dispute as governor now 2016 issue

3,000 ON STRIKE AT CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY AFTER TALKS FAIL

Boehner ready to let funding lapse for Homeland Security Agency

Keeping Food Security on the Table at UN Climate Talks

Rachel Corrie's Family Denied Justice From Israel's Highest Court

yippee-ay-oh-kay-yay!!!! Neptune passed us by today!!!!

DU’ers, I need your automotive advice.

Woman shot in Las Vegas road rage incident dies

Webb wants to get into 2016 race under ‘right circumstances’

Four hundred and twenty eight dollars per person

"First U.S. City to Run On 100% Renewable Electricity"

South Carolina lawmaker calls colleague an ‘idiot’ for referring to women as ‘lesser cut of meat’

I had cereal for breakfast

Amazing step forward for the deaf

David Best: the man who builds art – and burns it

Idaho woman arrested for trying to convert Jewish acquaintance to Jesus by beating her

john kerry among small group for nyc paul mccartney concert

Question: What State Did Sen. Hillary Clinton Represent in 2002?

Before the hearts go away: Thank you, secret admirers!

Florida teacher suspended after filming kindergartner beating other students

Daily Kos: L.A. school board tells Gerawan to honor its workers’ UFW contract

We need captions for Snow cat

Sen. Sanders:These things become the norm and Money is in Charge

Raising The Minimum Wage Helps Seniors And Boosts The Social Security Trust Fund

Jeb Bush's role in end-of-life dispute while governor could be dark mark in 2016

Muslim Community On 'Heightened Awareness' After Islamic Center Set on Fire in Texas

As Dynasty’s Son, Jeb Bush Used His Connections Freely

NBC/Marist polls test most/least acceptable policy positions

NY lawmaker wants terrorists to sign up on ‘Terrorist Registry’ if they want to live in the state

Because Marvin Gaye's plea is just as relevant today

Coming to an Apple store near you; "Would you like an iPod with your iCar".

Jindal, antiabortion activists block Planned Parenthood in New Orleans

Facebook discriminates against Native American names

Activists in Turkey call for 'uprising' after brutal murder of female student

New Book Showcases FBI Efforts to Sabotage the US Left

Hitler Learns Of Brian Williams' Downfall

Marcellus Life: A Native American Protest to Stop a Pennsylvania Pipeline

Marcellus Life: A Native American Protest to Stop a Pennsylvania Pipeline

I love this poem

IN PICTURES: Palestinian youth find freedom in Parkour

Letter To The Editor: The USPS Belongs To The People Of The Community It Serves

What are you reading the week of Sunday, February 15, 2015?

New York State Apps for your smart device...

my world, but not my photos

Man Jailed for Feeding Stray Cats

Zakaria: "The purpose of American foreign policy is not to make Senator Lindsey Graham fell better."

Bush and Walker Lead the GOP Pack

Libertarian Attorney Has Fool-Proof Method For Dealing With DUI Checkpoints.

PETA Hires Lobbyist to Squash Bill That Would Restrain Their Pet Killing

4 things you should know about Scott Walker before it’s too late

Alabama Chief Justice: SCOTUS Can't Change God's Law On Marriage

Canadian Pacific Railway Engineers Go on Strike as Negotiations Break Down.

Black Mississippi judge opens can of whoopass on white murderers—& it’s awesome (may offend some)

Penguins In Tiny Sweaters Is Cool Enough—But the Man Who Knit Them Is Equally Incredible (oil spills

Revealing the Cove Dolphins' Toxic Secrets

Plant turns cow manure to ethanol

Plant turns cow manure to ethanol

Republican Warmonger Busted Showing Fake Photos Of Ukraine War During Senate Speech

Miss. Rep. Opposes More School Funding Because 'Welfare Crazy Checks' For 'Blacks' Don't Work

Black History | Breeding American Slaves

Rape Prevention and Risk Reduction: Review of the Research Literature for Practitioners

Union President Calls For Chief’s Resignation Over Defaced Fallen Officer Memorial

US colleges bringing in chaplains to serve the nonbelievers

Turkey: protests after woman's murder

Suspending Brian Williams doesn't fix NBC News REAL Problem....

Nutella billionaire Ferrero has died

When Life Imitates ... Archie

In case you missed it, Elizabeth Warren clearly said a month ago that she's not going to run.

Daily Beast: Don’t Be Fooled By The Claims of ‘Cleanse’ Diets

Sometimes I find friends in far away places. I am thankful to you.

Ukraine rebels disavow ceasefire at encircled town

Big Beef keeps getting bigger, thanks to growth drugs with unclear safety records

If you support Hillary, God Bless You. If you don't, God Bless You.

That's five. I can stay quiet no longer; Thank you from MY heart for the hearts DUers have given me.

John Pilger - "War by media and the triumph of propaganda. At The Logan Symposium"-- Dec 5th 2014

Health care in The Republic of Ireland today

Boris Johnson 'intends to renounce US citizenship'

United Methodist Church Makes Small Step Toward Accepting Same Sex Marriage

Reuters: Liberals work to lure Elizabeth Warren into White House race

The Jeb! Bush Candidacy: Who's Really Fooling Themselves?

Bid to save at least 1,000 migrants in Mediterranean

NY Health Exchange Extends Deadline by 2 Weeks

Philip Levine dies at 87; former U.S. poet laureate, Pulitzer winner

Pap and Seder: Corporate Media Is Failing the Planet

Not really sure where this goes.

raise your hand if you'll be watching SNL's 40th tonight

Pope Francis Slams 'Prejudiced Mentality' Of Believers Who Fearfully Cling To Religious Laws

U.S. military denies claims of civilian deaths in targeting Islamic State

The Germanna Colony

I have one heart left who wants it?

For Lucy and Anarcha

If Boehner stands down the DHS...

Islamic State releases video purporting to show beheading of 21 Egyptians in Libya

Islamic State Releases Video Purporting to Show Behading of 21 Egyptians in Libya

Tucker Carlson: ’50 Shades of Grey’ Is ‘Creepy As Hell’ Because It’s 'Erotica Only For Women’

Toon: CONgress

Hillary Clinton's suffocating presence/The Economist

Rail cars on fire after crude train derails in Ontario, CN says

I just saw an ad for Koch Industries on MSNBC

Gee, it seems to be a trend:

Walker & Bush are both in the news, with respect to alleged stumbling blocks

To my two dear Valentines

Thank you for the heart.

The saga continues, white sauce for cauliflower. Today's episode: Hollandaise

I want to thank those who gave me the hearts. We are a real family here and this holiday shows it.

"Giving up Hell for a Year: How it could revolutionize our relationships"

What's for Dinner, Sun., Feb. 15, 2015

I want to thank everyone that gave me a heart...

In Iowa, Biden has advice for candidates

"What path would world history have taken if Marx had become a Texan?"

****WCGreen Update --Sunday February 15, 2015****

New Poll Shows American People Support President Obama In Netanyahu Speech Dispute

John Fugelsang Reflects On Jon Stewart: 'Liberal Is Not Defending Democrats, It's Going After All

Jebbies little secret

I will support Hillary if she is the nominee

ISIS beheads 21 Coptic Christians

Looking for World War II submariners

Thank you, gentle benefactor.

Weather Weaponry: As if we needed one more reason to dismantle the CIA, NSA, et. al.

The question is not 'would I support Hillary'?

Omaha Tribe members trying to revitalize an 'endangered language'

Omaha Tribe members trying to revitalize an 'endangered language'

Turkey’s Erdogan to Obama: Where’s outrage about Chapel Hill shootings?

Larry King: Resolving Ukraine crisis and understanding US-Russia relations

A Scott Walker primer in audio and video

50 shades of grey????

Defend Our Canadian Rights and Freedoms

You need to ask?

Rail cars on fire after crude train derails in Ontario, CN says

Hundreds Of Tombs Defaced In French Jewish Cemetery: Minister

Has RogueKiller been compromised?

*Spoilers* from Buzzfeed "Thoughts while watching 50 Shades" - no, not seeing it myself

35 IS Jihadists Killed In Clashes With Syria Kurds: Monitor

Hell Bent For Election

Another SNL alum (Gary Kroeger) could run for Congress

As Scott Walker Mulls White House Bid, A Spotlight On His Jobs Agency

Poland Kicks Off Unprecedented Military Spending Spree

Where's Willy?

Update on dating plunge with college boyfriend after 39 years apart.

FLURRY OF SIGN-UPS AT HEALTH LAW DEADLINE; WEB GLITCH FIXED

Iran Negotiator Told To Control Temper In Talks With Kerry

Israeli leader calls for mass Jewish influx after attack

Pope Francis to church: Don’t be a closed caste or afraid of outcasts

Adult Wednesday Addams Confronts Catcallers

Arson Reportedly Suspected As Cause Of Fire At Houston Islamic Center

Thousands of Gods have been or are worshiped,

Danger Of One-Party Republican Rule In Washington

Episcopal Church Takes A Hard Look At Alcohol After Bishop Is Charged With Drunken Driving

The World of Our Grandchildren

You're going to love these cooking demos

Declassified Report: US Helped Israel Obtain Hydrogen Bomb (sputniknews)

Denmark's Jews, defiant after attack, vow to stay

Georgia's clean energy industry provides nearly 20,000 full-time jobs

Fox News Megyn Kelly Doesn’t Think Jon Stewart Has ‘Been a Force for Good’

Georgia's clean energy industry provides nearly 20,000 full-time jobs

Here Are NASA's Plans to Send a Submarine to Titan

Louis Jourdan Has Died, Star of Gigi Was 93

As Scott Walker mulls White House bid, a spotlight on his jobs agency WEDC

Blurred text since Windows update?

Sophia Loren on Her Life in Hotels

Alabama same-sex marriage fight echoes states’ rights battles

What does justice sound like? A personal civil rights playlist by Syreeta McFadden

Thank you to my two heart donors

Hillary Clinton Room Post -Despite the Hillary hatred, Hillary will be POTUS in 2017 IMHO.

Best Jon Stewart Quotes of All Time

If World War 2 was a Bar Fight

Ukraine's Donbas Ceasefire Generally Respected (Sputnik)

Libya Warns of Oil Shutdown as Attacks Escalate

Meet the Oregon Muckraker Who Keeps Taking Down Oregon Democratic Governors

Report: US cuts Israel out of Iran talks

Sweeter that sweet....

George Zimmerman now has six mugshots. Travon Martin has an obituary.

Beware Blogs Bearing Gifts - American Senator "Duped" (?) Into Using Old Photos to Promote War with Russia

Weekend Economists Celebran Los Presidentes February 16, 2015

Sadly, Justina Pelletier is still facing medical problems.

Anti-Vaxxer Children's Book Is Getting Destroyed Hilariously by Amazon Trolls

So many anti-Hillary threads!

Okay....Hillary is the Chosen Candidate....No Opponents for 2016..Who is her VP?

Is everybody ready for the big show tonight? Live SNL thread.

Everything is a Rich Man's Trick

Cat's in heat

Health care worker possibly exposed to Ebola virus brought to Omaha for monitoring

I have 20 Hearts to give away to those without any. (Out of Stock)

For Lucy and Anarcha

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