Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Republican Party Too Extreme, Majority Of Americans Say: Poll - HuffingtonPost.com - Fifty-three percent of people, including 22 percent of Republicans, said the GOP's views and policies have pushed them beyond the mainstream. The number is up dramatically from previous years. In 2010, fewer than 40 percent thought the party was too extreme.

More
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/20/republican-poll_n_2337757.html


Monica Lewinsky: The Inside Story of an Epic Newsweek Scoop - Newsweek and The Daily Beast - Michael Isikoff



http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/12/23/monica-lewinsky-backstage-at-the-ultimate-washington-drama.html

Alabama fan reacts to getting BCS championship game tickets (video) - WashingtonPost.com - At first, Don Buckhannan, a devoted Alabama fan, was overjoyed simply to get a Bear Bryant-style hat from his family for Christmas. Hey, it beats socks. - But then the Oxford, Ala., man looked inside the best gift-wrapping ever and found two very expensive (the cheapest on Stubhub are $979 each) tickets to see the Crimson Tide play Notre Dame in the BCS championship game on Jan. 7 from his son Daniel. - Dad’s reaction is Roll-Tidelicious.

More
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2012/12/26/alabama-fan-reacts-to-getting-bcs-championship-game-tickets-video/


(VIDEO) Alabama fan's emotional reaction to Christmas gift - Yardbarker - Adam Kramer - If you’re an Alabama fan in need of a BCS National Championship ticket, hopefully Santa delivered this Christmas. For one Crimson Tide grandfather, that’s exactly what happened. - The result is this. Pure joy, love, excitement and a reaction you hope you see at least one time in your life to a gift in a truly touching video.

More
http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/12/video-alabama-fans-emotional-reaction.html


Six dead, 1,700 flights cancelled and chaos on the roads as 34 tornadoes wreak havoc across Midwest as huge storm barrels north | Mail Online


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2253256/Tornadoes-wreak-havoc-Midwest-Southeast-leaving-dead-dozens-injured-families-stocking-supplies-storm-lumbers-north.html


Newtown officials to collect all mementos and toys from Sandy Hook memorials and turn them into 'sacred soil' for the future permanent monument | Mail Online


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2253471/Newtown-officials-collect-mementos-toys-Sandy-Hook-memorials-turn-sacred-soil-future-permanent-monument.html


Ryan says Tebow would have done wildcat if asked | www.ajc.com


http://www.ajc.com/ap/ap/top-news/ryan-says-tebow-would-have-done-wildcat-if-asked/nTfJQ/


Report: Jets try out kicker made famous by YouTube clip - USATODAY - Intent on taking its circus international, the New York Jets reportedly tried out a Norweigan kicker made famous by a YouTube clip. -- Reuters reports the Jets tried out 27-year-old Havard Rugland last week after they became aware of his exploits based on a popular clip Rugland uploaded in November.

More
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/12/26/jets-try-out-youtube-kicker/1792123/


Former QB Scott Mitchell calls Lomas Brown 'reprehensible' - USATODAY


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/26/nfl-scott-mitchell-says-lomas-brown-is-reprehensible/1791871/


N.Y. newspaper's gun-owner database draws criticism - USATODAY - Thousands of people have taken to their computers and phones in rage after The Journal News posted an online database of local gun-permit holders.

More


Former QB Scott Mitchell calls Lomas Brown 'reprehensible' - USATODAY


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/26/nfl-scott-mitchell-says-lomas-brown-is-reprehensible/1791871/


Notre Dame team echoes 1988 Irish champions - USATODAY - Mike Lopresti


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2012/12/26/notre-dame-national-championship-1988/1774735/