Sunday

Two versions of the same story.

SUV Runs Over Sunbather On New Smyrna Beach

Orlando woman hit by car on beach

Sunbathing between cars or darting into traffic? An 18 year-old says playing in traffic, but the captain of the beach patrol says she was lying on the sand sunbathing. One version is obviously better for Volusia County's beach driving business. Guess which version is carried by the AP. A prime example of how the news business is like a sausage factory. You really don't want to know what goes on in there.

Sunday

Performing on CNBC (starts @ 1:30), top-ranking Republican Senator Shelby of Alabama says, "We do not ever want to go back to where we were 18 months ago. The American people are against that."

What happened 18 months ago? The Bush Administration Added $4 Trillion To National Debt

Thursday

High-fructose corn syrup prompts considerably more weight gain, researchers find"When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they're becoming obese -- every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don't see this; they don't all gain extra weight."

Monday

Remember back in September, when pandemic fears were high, the US and other developed countries pledged to supply vaccine to the developing world?

Well, now that we know we have plenty left over, here it comes. Weeks or months after it might have done the most good.

Saturday

Right Wing Eats Itself Over Sean Hannity's Charity - Sean Hannity - Gawker

Right Wing Eats Itself Over Sean Hannity's Charity - Sean Hannity - Gawker: "Freedom Alliance, the Oliver North-backed charity affiliated with the concerts, reported revenue of $10,822,785. But that only $397,900, or 3.68 per cent, went to troops or the children of troops"