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Friday, October 12, 2012

News Friday Morning News

Posted by Jen Graves on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 8:35 AM

Malala Yousafzai Is Still Fighting for Her Life After Being Shot by the Pakistani Taliban: Here is a 2009 documentary that features her and the other girls in Swat, and you really must watch it. Meanwhile, three suspects arrested in the shooting.

Nobel Peace Prize Goes to the Whole European Union: Acceptance speech to be given by 500 million people at once.

Leon Panetta: "Cyber-Pearl Harbor" coming?

Worst Flooding in 50 Years: In Nigeria.

Seattle Will Smash and Maim and Generally Leave for Dead Louisville: In the Compassion Games, of course.

Then There's Chess Boxing, Y'all: "...four minutes of speed chess, two rounds of boxing, four more minutes of speed chess … and on it goes until someone gets knocked out in the ring, or checkmated on the board."

Jewish Indiana Jones: Sentenced for Torah fraud.

In Case You Missed the Debates Last Night: Joe Biden killed it. Here's video of a few zingers. And as for Inslee/McKenna? "Goldy: I am so enjoying this debate. No wait. I mean beer. I am so enjoying this beer. Also, I'm watching a debate."

Wyclef's Charity in Haiti: "...leaving a trail of debts, unfinished projects and broken promises." Oy.

In a North Dakota Town of 380: A freshman goes up in front of the class, makes an apology, and shoots himself. Not sure of his status. Even if he's okay, he's not okay.

Using the Nobel as Leverage, One Chinese Winner Calls for the Release of Another: Mo Yan tells the government to let Liu Xiaobo out of jail.

Women in Botswana: Now allowed to inherit the family home.

JPMorgan Chase: Sees record profits in every area.

Unwed Mothers in Mali: Their names are now on a list compiled by religious extremists, "raising fears of cruel punishments such as stoning, amputations and executions."

Do You Own Your Social Media Contacts?: Or does your employer, and what happens if you leave the company? An initial ruling says—surprise—boss owns all.

If You Go Near the Border of Washington and Oregon: Beware of salmonella.

Creative Reasons to Call in Sick: Upset after watching Hunger Games, for one.

To Be Healthier: Yogurt, kissing, giving massage.

If Romney/Ryan win, we'll have to have four years of music by these malarkey peddlers.

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I thought the Nobel prize going to Obama for doing nothing was bad, but this is even more ridiculous.

Posted by Theodore Gorath on October 12, 2012 at 8:58 AM

I watched three clips from the debate last night on the cnn page you linked. The first two had ExxonMobil ads first, the third had one for clean coal, and the fourth (which I only caught part of) was natural gas.

Weird.

Posted by Ben on October 12, 2012 at 9:13 AM

That's like 3 farthings per European.

Posted by Supreme Ruler Of The Universe

on October 12, 2012 at 9:26 AM

I've been looking at the list of past Peace Prize winners, and this is the first time the award has been given to a country or a conglomerate of countries. Knowing how territorial Europe has been historically, how regional and varied, how dogmatically set in its ways, the prize going to the EU makes sense if the EU is keeping the members from killing each other.

It was repeated numerous times in biz school that countries trading with each other almost never go to war. So, congrats, EU and continued success in that regard.

Posted by Bauhaus I on October 12, 2012 at 9:32 AM

Social media contacts ruling does not apply to Canadian, Mexican, or EU citizens.

But, hey, you signed the treaties, so don't be surprised when you get sued.

International treaties always overrule.

Posted by Will in Seattle

on October 12, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Today's Democracy Now! includes coverage of jailed Portland activist Leah-Lynn Plante, and an expanded vice presidential debate with answers from two excluded VP candidates -- Cheri Honkala of the Green Party and Luis Rodriguez of the Justice Party (excluded from the debates, and from The Stranger's election coverage).

Posted by Ipso Facto

on October 12, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Greetings sir,

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Posted by Cascadian Bacon on October 12, 2012 at 4:22 PM