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Friday, February 3, 2012

News Friday Morning News

Posted by Jen Graves on Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM

Komen Reverses: Now saying it will fund Planned Parenthood, after the firestorm of response.

Komen's Attack on Planned Parenthood Locally and Nationally: The whole story, all in one place.

January Jobless Rate: Lowest in three years.

Four Men in South Africa: Convicted of killing an 18-year-old lesbian in a hate crime. (Note: "Gay marriage is legal in South Africa, which was the first African nation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.")

The Securities and Exchange Commission of the U.S. Government: Whose side is it on?

Curtis Walker Guilty: In 2010 Skyway shooting of a 12-year-old.

Seattle Police Department Investigation: Is Being Rushed, Minority Leaders Say.

Panetta Convinced: Israel could bomb Iran this spring.

Madonna Is Freaked Out: To perform for a billion at Superbowl halftime. Details of her show.

Fake Cop in Oregon: Used teddy bears on the "job."

More Deaths in the Aftermath of Soccer Riots: In Egypt.

Two Americans Kidnapped in Egypt: Released.

"Dabblers in Hard Drugs": After age 50.

And here's Madonna's new single, with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A....

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Posted by judybrowni on February 3, 2012 at 9:03 AM

I feel so underwhelmed by Madonna's act. Disappointed, really. I think she needs HGH or something. And lose the cross, honey.

Posted by Vince on February 3, 2012 at 9:12 AM

What was Panetta thinking? What defense secretary worth his weight in gaffes would spark such buzz?

A – Intimidate Israel into not attacking Iran because the element of surprise is diminished?
B – Intimidate Iran into behaving itself because of the impending threat from Israel?
C – Help keep tensions and oil prices high for Machiavellian purposes?

Posted by Phoebe in Wallingford on February 3, 2012 at 9:27 AM

@3, I believe A and C.

I suspect Iran is ready for an attack. They've had plenty of time to dig in with all the Israel who cried wolf threats.

Posted by neo-realist on February 3, 2012 at 9:42 AM

Madonna is at her best when she is doing her own thing, not collaborating with whoever is young and hot at the moment. I wish she would go back to just being herself.

Posted by very bad homo on February 3, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Anyone else disappointed (or relieved) this isn't a ZZ Top cover?

Posted by dave1976 on February 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Thanks @1/ Judy, Komen receives funding from such companies as Coca-Cola, General Mills, 3M and Georgia Pacific (a subsidiary of the Koch Industries), which uses BPA chemicals in their products-- which are linked to breast cancer.

Posted by il Bruno on February 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM