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Monday, February 8, 2010 at 8:34AM 
JUDY BATTISTA, Champs? The Saints, Dat’s Who, February 7, 2010
The Saints, long associated with losing and disappointing their fans, defeated Peyton Manning and the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and gave New Orleans a reason to cheer.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 11:49PM ;)
KIRK JOHNSON, For Some Survivors, Polio Won’t Fade Out, February 3, 2010
After polio stunted his right leg as a child, Ronald S. Hanson’s left knee gave out from overuse. Post-polio syndrome has refocused survivors’ minds on the virus.
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My uncle John Paul Neuman was struck with polio in 1952. Despite this, he has been a great inspiration to me through out my childhood and adult life. A great deal of the passion that I have for art, graphic recording, and my positive outlook on life has been influenced by his unquenchable passion for woodworking and outrageously positive attitude.
Recently I had the opportunity to work with him in his shop. Amongst the 50 years worth of wood, tools, and completed projects he told me where his intense interest grew. When he was a child, he was stuck with polio and was left with stunted growth in one of his legs and weakness in his muscles that prevented him from playing with other children. He turned to the older men in his family who took him into their shop and taught him 3 generations of woodworking knowledge. He has never left that shop. It is what wakes him up in the morning and puts him to bed at night.
Like many of the other "polios" in this article, John has a blindingly bright outlook on life. He has never seen himself as a victim and despite the challenges his polio has given him, much like Virginia Lewis Hall and her water color painting, he has seen it as an opportunity that gave him a gift and passion that sets him a part.
Polio gave him his passion. His passion keeps living with a bright smile.
-Heather
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 9:18AM ;)
David Sanger "Huge Deficits May Alter U.S. Politics and Global Power"
WASHINGTON — In a federal budget filled with mind-boggling statistics, two numbers stand out as particularly stunning, for the way they may change American politics and American power.
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 9:47AM 
Ben Sisarios "Biggest Haul at Grammys Goes to Beyoncé"
LOS ANGELES — Affirming her role as one of the reigning queens of pop music, Beyoncé was the top winner at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, taking six prizes, including song of the year for her inescapable hit “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 9:14AM 
CHARLES McGRATH, J. D. Salinger, Literary Recluse, Dies at 91, January 29, 2010My copy of The Catcher in the Rye is tattered and torn. I have given more friends copies of Franny and Zooey than I can count. Holden and the Glass family made me a little more comfortable in my own skin throughout highschool and undergrad. I am sad to hear of Mr. Salinger death but wish him the peace that he strove for in life.
"What really knocks me out is a book that, when your all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him on the phone whenever you felt like it." -The Catcher in the Rye
If you are a fan of visual and interactive maps, take a walk in Holden's shoes:
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 12:03AM ;)
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Transcript of President Obama's State of the Union Speech
Citing a "deficit of trust" in government by the American people, President Obama's first State of the Union address urged Congress to erode the influence of special interests and work together to confront the nation's most pressing problems.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:21AM ;)
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SARAH PEREZ, The 3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check Now, January 20, 2010
This article has step by step information on how to adjust your facebook settings to keep your photos, personal information, and wall postings off of the search engines. It literally takes five minutes to make sure your page is secure.
The article also has several references to articles that offer more indepth security steps you can take for your page.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 10:16AM 
JACKIE CALMES, Obama Seeks Freeze on Many Domestic Programs, January 26, 2009
President Obama will call for a three-year freeze in spending on many domestic programs, an initiative intended to signal his seriousness about cutting the budget deficit.
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:41AM 
DEBORAH SONTAG and GINGER THOMPSON, On Street Tracing Haiti’s Pain, Survival Goes On, Jan 25,2010
A street in Port-au-Prince offers a snapshot of difficulties residents still face two weeks after the devastating quake.
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:26AM
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Jackie Clamer "With Populist Stance, Obama Takes On Banks" New York Times January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:18AM 
Associated Press "Justices Block Key Part of Campaign Law" New York Times January 21, 2010
In a 5-4 vote the Supreme Court over-turned a 20 year-old ruling prohibiting corporations from financing campaign ads from their general treasuries. In addition, the court ruled against a major component of the McCain-Feingold Bill that barred union and corporate paid ads on the closing days of elections. According to decenting Justice John Paul Stevens, "The court's ruling threatens to undermine the integrity of elected institutions around the nation."
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:49AM ;)
MICHAEL COOPER, G.O.P. Senate Victory Stuns Democrats, January 20, 2010Senate Democrats prepared to meet on Wednesday to consider the fate of the bill now that Scott Brown’s Senate win has cost them their razor-thin advantage.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:29AM ;)
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STEPHANIE STROM "A Deluge of Donations via Text Messages" New York Times, January 19, 2010
The American Red Cross organization had collected pledges of $103 million for earthquake relief for Haiti, about $22 million of which came through the text-messaging program. The National Football League’s promotion of text-message donations during its weekend playoff games produced stunning results, with money “coming in at the rate of $500,000 an hour,” said Roger Lowe, a Red Cross spokesman. The Red Cross is the biggest relief organization with a system in place to receive such donations, which are sent by cellphone to 90999 and billed at $10 each to the cellphone account.
Perhaps technology is creating more philanthropy.
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 9:35AM ;)
click for larger imageRescue workers pulled more people alive from the rubble as water and emergency aid deliveries improved. Theives are shot after looting and left for dead on the streets. 100 airlines slots open per day, however more demand persists.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 8:46AM ;)
By SIMON ROMERO and MARC LACEY "Haitians Confront Devastation of Quake" New York Times, January 13, 2010
The poorest nation in the west suffered another set-back when a 7.0 earthquake hit Port au Prince on Wednesday. Poor building quality, dense population, and general poverty in Haiti's capital is said to have resulted in numerous building collapses, including the National Palace and the U.N. headquarters. Total casualities are can not be estimated at this time. Nations and non-government organizations have mobilized to get aide to the suffering country.