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Vicki McClure Davidson | December 21, 2009

Sen. Ben Nelson is in boiling hot water with many of his constituents in Nebraska. Being a sell-out on ObamaCare is not what they wanted. From My Way News: Neb.’s Nelson sees backlash on health reform plan: OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – It was the concern of Nebraska’s Republican governor over expanded Medicaid costs in the [...]

Category: Business & Economy, Conservatism, Government, Health, Law & Constitution, Social and Political Climate | 6 Comments »
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Vicki McClure Davidson | December 21, 2009

Another tragedy occurred yesterday in Hollywood… and it’s not a twisted cyberspace hoax (as the Internet falsely announces about every week that one celebrity or another has suddenly “died”). No, this is confirmed. Actress Brittany Murphy died yesterday, reportedly from “natural causes.” She was only 32. Such a sad, sad waste. Rest in peace, Brittany. [...]

Category: Beauty World, Entertainment, Celebrities, Media & Communication, Notable Deaths, Social and Political Climate | 3 Comments »
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Vicki McClure Davidson | December 21, 2009

December 21, 2009: A new Google doodle logo is showcased today on the homepage of the Google website… that of a Christmas-lit palm tree on what appears to be an island on a picture postcard. Multi-colored triangular shapes line the horizon. The title of the Google title graphic is “Happy Holidays.” It appears that this [...]

Category: Business & Economy, Holidays and Family, Social and Political Climate, Technology | 4 Comments »
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