Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Bank of America Blows Off the 99% - TheStreet

Bank of America Blows Off the 99% - TheStreet: "- Bank of America(BAC) earned plenty of enemies with its $5 debit card fee , but the company looks to be undeterred in its strategy of courting the affluent and offering less and less to average Joes, confident they'll stay put regardless."

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Dust cloud 8,000 feet high rolls through Texas South Plains (VIDEO) - CSMonitor.com

Dust cloud 8,000 feet high rolls through Texas South Plains (VIDEO) - CSMonitor.com: "Winds gusting at more than 70 mph churned up a dust storm that roiled through the Texas South Plains during the Monday afternoon commute."

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China: toddler run over twice. Why did no one stop to help? - CSMonitor.com

China: toddler run over twice. Why did no one stop to help? - CSMonitor.com: "A CCTV video of a 2-year-old girl who was the victim of a hit and run – twice – has lit up discussion boards and blogs across China, prompting many to wonder what has happened to China's traditional code of ethics."

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Schalit free in Israel-Palestinian prisoner swap - World Watch - CBS News

Schalit free in Israel-Palestinian prisoner swap - World Watch - CBS News: "TEL NOF AIR BASE, Israel - After five years as a captive of Hamas militants, Israeli Staff Sgt. Gilad Schalit returned to his homeland Tuesday in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners."

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Do Occupy Wall Street Protesters Want Violence? | TheBlaze.com

Do Occupy Wall Street Protesters Want Violence? | TheBlaze.com: "According to a poll published today in the Wall Street Journal, 31% of the protesters in Zucotti Park believe that violence is OK in order to advance their agenda.

From this stunning OP-ED piece from pollster Douglas Schoen we have learned the following about those who want us to believe that they represent 99% of the nation’s population:"

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Shocking Video: McDonald’s Cashier Beats Woman With Rod | Video | TheBlaze.com

Shocking Video: McDonald’s Cashier Beats Woman With Rod | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Last week, a woman was brutally beaten by a McDonald’s employee wielding a metal rod. The video is extremely disturbing. And it all stems from an argument involving fast food. But as details emerge about the incident, some are coming to the defense of the man. Let’s see if you agree."

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Obama opposes repeal of healthcare program suspended last week - The Hill's Healthwatch

Obama opposes repeal of healthcare program suspended last week - The Hill's Healthwatch: "President Obama is against repealing the health law's long-term-care CLASS Act and might veto Republican efforts to do so, an administration official tells The Hill, despite the government's announcement Friday that the program was dead in the water."

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Inflation Pressures Intensify as Producer Prices Jump Higher - CNBC

Inflation Pressures Intensify as Producer Prices Jump Higher - CNBC: "U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in September to record their largest increase in five months as gasoline prices surged, a government report showed on Tuesday."

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Venezuela blocks Chavez rival's presidential bid | Reuters

Venezuela blocks Chavez rival's presidential bid | Reuters: "Venezuela's Supreme Court effectively blocked high-profile opposition challenger Leopoldo Lopez on Monday from running against President Hugo Chavez in a 2012 vote, rejecting an international court ruling that called the government's disqualification of Lopez unjustified."

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Thieves steal truck with President's equipment - NBC12 News, Weather Sports, Traffic, and Programming Guide for Richmond, VA |

Thieves steal truck with President's equipment - NBC12 News, Weather Sports, Traffic, and Programming Guide for Richmond, VA |: "HENRICO, VA (WWBT) – NBC12 has uncovered one of those stories that makes you think: "How in the world does that happen?!" A truck filled with President Obama's podiums and audio equipment was stolen in Henrico just days before his visit to Chesterfield."

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