Monthly Archives: January 2011

Engaging performances lift somber "Salesman" (Reuters)

Reuters – A slow slice of life in tough times interrupted by very bad news, “The Salesman” matches economic downturn with the frozen-over landscape of northern Quebec. Continue reading

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Death revisits Mexico area hit by 2010 massacre (AP)

AP – A teenage girl died Monday after being shot by federal police in the same border city neighborhood where gunmen massacred 15 youths at a party a year ago. Continue reading

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Lopez agrees to minor league deal with Braves (AP)

AP – Right-hander Rodrigo Lopez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves and will join the team in spring training. Continue reading

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Do Things Get ‘Sexy’ Between Gwyneth And Matthew On ‘Glee’? (omg!)

omg! – Morrison divulges details about Paltrow’s return to “Glee.” In an upcoming episode called “Sexy,” she’ll return as substitute teacher Holly Holiday, but this time she’s teaching sex ed! Plus, will he be getting naked in another upcoming episode? Continue reading

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Napolitano touts safety of US border communities (AP)

AP – Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Monday that U.S. communities on the border with Mexico are safer than most Americans believe, but also warned Mexican drug cartels they’ll be “met by an overwhelming response” should they move north. Continue reading

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Packers arrive in Texas, put Twitter trouble aside (AP)

AP – Even before they practice in North Texas, the Packers have claimed a small victory: They appear to have gone an entire day without getting caught up in a Twitter-driven mini-controversy. Continue reading

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Mubarak ‘will have to go’: US senator (AFP)

AFP – Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak “will have to go,” a top US lawmaker said Monday after a closed-doors Senate meeting on weeklong, deadly protests calling for the authoritarian leader’s ouster. Continue reading

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‘Alice’ star says role has her in ‘Wonderland’ (omg!)

omg! – Actress Janet Dacal on her role as Alice in the soon-to-be Broadway musical, ‘Wonderland: A New Alice.’ (Jan. 31) Continue reading

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If there’s a jobs angle to a bill, Congress will find it this year

Read more stories from The Daily CallerIf there’s a jobs angle to a bill, Congress will find it this yearObama admin vows to continue implementing health care law despite rulingWhat you should know about Mohamed ElBaradeiCoalition organizes to reduce s… Continue reading

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If there’s a jobs angle to a bill, Congress will find it this year (Daily Caller)

Daily Caller – Read more stories from The Daily CallerIf there’s a jobs angle to a bill, Congress will find it this yearObama admin vows to continue implementing health care law despite rulingWhat you should know about Mohamed ElBaradeiCoalition organi… Continue reading

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