Las Vegas' new hotel/casino 'Encore' opens tonight on the Vegas strip. It is built by Steve Wynn who economists say is perhaps the only developer making a profit now in that city. Story from KLAS-TV Las Vegas, NV.
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As if things could not get any worse for Plaxico Burress. A woman has sued him for a car accident he caused. Details from The New York Times - New York, NY.
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Flying-J Co., who is a oil company and has a tractor trailer plaza in Carlisle, Cumberland has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Story from KPAX-TV Missoula, MT.
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In a stupid criminal story, a gang member decided to get his photo taken with Santa. Well, he flashed gang signs while doing that. Details from KNBC-TV Los Angeles, CA.
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Al Franken holds close to a 50 vote lead in the recount, and there is only one more pile to recount. Story from KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN.
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I really didn't want to post this story b/c of the religious holiday Christmas coming up this week, but this needs to be mentioned. The Pope has said that the 'gay threat' is severe to this nation. Perhaps as much so as global warming and saving the rainforest. Story from BBC News. Explain to me how this is a threat .... please. What a intolerant fool.
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California could be broke within 2 months. Details from KTRV-TV Nampa, ID.
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Talk about hands on experience. High school students are running a credit union branch in Virginia. Story from WVIR-TV Charlottesville, VA.
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In a great story, an obese couple both have weight loss surgery, on the same day. Also at the same hospital. Details from WRTV-TV Indianapolis, IN.
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Diversity in action ... that is the point of this story. Looks like Christmas is not being celebrated at some schools. Yeah, they mention the traditions and such, but some are leaving the religious parts out. Story from The Register-Citizen - Torrington, CT.
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Looks like billboards are being sprouted up along the Kansas City metro area. The point? To educate people to the positive sides to the Islamic faith. Details from KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO.
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There is talk that the 'prince of pop' Michael Jackson is seriously ill. Word is that he is blind in one eye and has a genetic disorder. His spokesman however, denies such talk. Story from Detroit Free Press - Detroit, MI.
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A atheist has sued Christians and Jewish people. Why? Because they have their own holidays and atheists don't. Details from Early County News - Blakely, GA.
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Earlier I posted a story about the backwardness of the Pope when it comes to acceptance. Now, looks like they back a 'iPrayer' application for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Story from ABC News.
Have a great rest of the evening.
-- matt
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