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By: Caitlin Maguire

News Round-Up: Friday, December 9, 2011

Friday, December 9th, 2011

The identity of the police officer shot at VA Tech has been revealed; the EU will proceed with its reform treaty without the UK; a Calcutta hospital fire has killed 73; Rick Perry’s campaign is divided over his new anti-gay ad;ABC News takes a look at the young Iowan caucusgoer; and a fad diet has caused Norway to run out of butter. In the entertainment world, Chris Paul was a Laker and now is not; Sinead O’Connor weds in Las Vegas; and watch out for another “Watch the Throne.”

Coral + Caitlin

CRUCIAL:

2 Dead of Gunshots as Violence Revisits Virginia Tech, http://goo.gl/2PPYt
At Virginia Tech yesterday, a shooter killed cop, Army veteran, and father of five, Deriek W. Crouse, during a routine traffic stop. The shooter then allegedly turned the gun on himself, although officials will not confirm that the second body found was his. Police have also not provided a motive for the shooting.

Eurozone deal reached without UK, http://goo.gl/tiUfu
Britain will not be a part of the European Union’s new reform treaty as Prime Minister David Cameron asked to be exempt from some of the required financial regulations. France and Germany originally wanted all 27 EU Members to participate, but decided it was better if the 23 countries who agreed to all regulations only partook. Plans for how the rules will be enforced have not yet been revealed, and the participating countries hope to have the treaty ratified by March. Countries who have not yet agreed to participate include Hungary, Sweden, and the Czech Republic.

Hospital staff abandon patients to fire, 73 die, http://goo.gl/789nL
A fire broke out in a Calcutta hospital yesterday, killing 73 people, the majority of whom were patients. Most of the hospital workers abandoned the patients when the blaze started. Indian officials say that the workers will be prosecuted for violating safety procedures, and police have already arrested five hospital workers for culpable homicide.

Norway needs butter now, http://goo.gl/ozc7H
An extremely popular fad diet that emphasizes high-fats and low carbs has caused Norway to run out of its entire butter stockpile. In fact, a 250 gram piece of butter is now selling on Norway’s top auction website for $13, or about four times the normal price.

Rick Perry’s Anti-Gay Iowa Ad Divides Top Staff, http://goo.gl/U3inE
Rick Perry’s recent anti-gay ad that attacks openly gay soldiers in the military has reportedly divided his campaign staff, causing some to revolt against Perry and the ad’s creator Nelson Warfield. Perry’s top pollster, Tony Fabrizio, sent Warfield an e-mail calling the ad “nuts.” Warfield has allegedly been pushing Perry to become more socially conservative and has said about the ad, “It was the source of some extended conversation in the campaign. To be very clear: That spot was mine from writing the poll question to test[ing] it to drafting the script to overseeing production.”

A Glimpse Into the Young, Undecided Likely Caucusgoer, http://goo.gl/kUBJd
An ABC News/Washington Post poll has revealed that 55% of Iowan caucusgoers are currently undecided. Harvard University’s Institute of Politics and the Culver Public Policy Center at Simpson College sponsored focus groups to gauge where young Iowans between the ages of 22 and 29 stood on the caucus. Many of the self-identifying Republicans said they support Ron Paul, while most of the young Democrats in the group support Obama despite harboring disappointment in him. All of the young people interviewed noted the importance of Iowa in the election’s landscape, “Iowa really decides who the field is going to be and I don’t know if all of Iowa realizes that,” [a] student and former Marine from Ankeny said. “I think it’s so pathetic so many don’t vote, but they are so quick to speak up.”

Twitter Redesign Courts Businesses, Catches Up With Facebook, Google+, http://goo.gl/qjX50
Twitter has announced a new re-design that updates the TweetDeck, the site’s overall appearance, and is more business friendly overall. Now companies will be able to reach their audience more efficiently through a “Connect” section and a “Discover” tab.

CULTURAL:

Chris Paul trade to Lakers off, http://goo.gl/tVjkh

Sinead O’ Connor Weds in Las Vegas, http://goo.gl/nM0KE

Jay-Z & Kanye West Considering Another “Watch The Throne” Album, http://goo.gl/vx11z

‘Dark Knight Rises’ Extra Died During New York Shoot, http://goo.gl/A8au7

Rachel Crow: Stop Blaming Nicole Scherzinger for My ‘X Factor’ Elimination, http://goo.gl/u1e1N

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By: coral@rockthevote.com

NEWS ROUND-UP: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

In today’s news, Obama refuses to apologize to Pakistan; a WWII bomb causes the evacuation of a German city; Obama makes a pledge for World AIDS day; and Mitt Romney is gearing up to attack Newt Gingrich. In other news, Adele, Kanye West, and Bruno Mars pick up Grammy nominations, and Katy Perry laughs at divorce rumors.

Coral + Caitlin

CRUCIAL

Islamists Claim Egypt’s Mandate in Early Voting, http://nyti.ms/sun9hq
Islamists are on track to capture a 65 percent majority in Parliament as early voting results are counted in Egypt. The Muslim Brotherhood party was predicted to win, and right now it has 40 percent of the vote. However, in a surprising turn, the ultraconservative Islamists have nearly 25 percent. In Egypt, liberal parties and young activists sparked a revolution, but when voting opened to Egypt’s conservative rural areas, the Islamists took in significant numbers. There are two more rounds of voting before January.

Obama Refrains From a Formal ‘I’m Sorry’ to Pakistan, http://nyti.ms/vJNibB
President Obama will not formally apologize to Pakistan for NATO airstrikes that killed two dozen Pakistani soldiers. The State Department had encouraged Obama to apologize, and the U.S. ambassador argued it would help to defuse growing anger. But the Defense Department said senior defense officials and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had already apologized, so the President does not need to. Members of the Obama administration worried that he would invite Republican attacks by ignoring the Defense Department’s advice.

Occupy L.A.: 30 tons of debris left behind at City Hall tent city, http://lat.ms/ulYZPM
Police have been left to clean up after the Occupy L.A. protestors. Those who were evicted on Wednesday left 30 tons of garbage and debris. Most of what was left was personal items including books, mattresses, hygiene products, and other similar items. However, officers will still wear hazmat suits and take the trash to a near by landfill.

Ex-Sheriff Arrested, Held In Jail That Bears His Name, http://abcn.ws/suiB87
Patrick Sullivan, the former sheriff of Colorado’s Arapahoe County, was arrested on Tuesday and is now being held in a jail named after him. Sullivan was arrested for allegedly offering a man methamphetamine in exchange for sex and was sent to the Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention Facility. He was the sheriff of the county from 1984 to 2002 and was involved in the department’s methamphetamine-policy task force. There is no word on whether or not the detention facility will be renamed.

Nearly half German city to evacuate Sunday for defusing of WWII era bomb, http://1.usa.gov/ul1Pj7
45,000 in Koblenz, Germany were evacuated after officials found one of the largest unexploded bombs in history. The bomb, thought to have been dropped by the British Royal Air Force during World War II, weighs 4,000 pounds – 3,000 of which are explosives. The bomb was found in the Rhine River, and it could cause destruction over a radius of more than 70 yards.

The Literary Cubs, http://nyti.ms/vxVNtI
Its been hard for English majors to find work in this economic climate, so a group of literary students have created their own online journal and literary salon modeled after the 1920s Lost Generation. Their monthly journal is called “The New Inquiry” and focuses on their generation’s cultural criticisms, which will be equally concerned with Britney Spears and Dostoevsky. The founders, three idealistic Web-savvy friends, and the 26-year-old editor, Rachel Rosenfelt, had no trouble finding contributors among their over-educated and underemployed friends.

Obama on AIDS: ‘We can beat this disease’ http://bit.ly/toi03b
During a Wrold AIDS Day event, President Obama pledged to help six million people in countries hardest hit by the virus, promising them better access to antiretroviral drugs by the end of 2013 and increasing the original goal by two million. “We can beat this disease,” he declared, adding that “countries that haven’t made a pledge need to do so. That includes China and other major economies that are now able to step up as major donors.” His plan builds on former president George W. Bush’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in 2003. Obama also announced plans to boost spending on HIV treatment in the U.S. by $50 million.

Students hit by voter ID restrictions, http://politi.co/rGLcBL
New voter ID laws are hitting college campuses hard and causing students to scramble to comply with the new regulations. “It’s not about being a Democrat or a Republican; it’s about wanting to be able to vote,” said Alejandra Salinas, president of the College Democrats of America. However, members of the College Republicans seem to support the laws and do not think they will deter their peers from casting ballots.

Mitt Romney preps Newt Gingrich attack, http://politi.co/sThoA4
To combat thrice married Newt Gingrich, GOP hopeful Mitt Romney plans to stress his strong family values. Gingrich’s recent surge in the polls has shocked Romney whose campaign is now preparing an attack that calls out the former House speaker as a Washington insider and serial flip-flopper. Romney hopes that highlighting Gingrich’s political inconsistencies will distract from his own flip-flops.

CULTURAL

Roger Clegg on, “Voting Rights — and Responsibilities” http://nyti.ms/rDcSPX

Nancy Cantor reports, “Syracuse chancellor: We didn’t know of the tape until Sunday” http://usat.ly/rqRfQy

Doyle McManus says Romney is, “Slugging it out with Gingrich” http://lat.ms/tI5Pxg

Henninger wants to, “Bring Back the Smoke-Filled Rooms?” http://on.wsj.com/urwmKV

Adele, Kanye, Mars pick up Grammy noms, http://bit.ly/vqwXtQ

Britney Spears’ ‘Slave 4 U,’ ‘Criminal’ In Final Two! http://on.mtv.com/sYKscW

Katy Perry Laughs Off Divorce Rumors, http://bit.ly/vMtKhY

?uestlove Talks Michele Bachmann Fiasco, New D’Angelo Album, http://p4k.in/vwW8LH

By: coral@rockthevote.com

NEWS ROUND-UP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

In today’s news, police raid Occupy protests in L.A. and Philadelphia; a fourth victim may accuse Syracuse coach Fine of sexual molestation; Newt Gingrich denies being a lobbyist; and Ginger White says her relationship with Cain was a casual affair. In entertainment news, Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant, and Darren Criss performs during the final stops of the StarShip tour.

Coral + Caitlin

CRUCIAL

Public sector strike to be ‘largest for a generation’ http://bbc.in/sT7Nhd
Two million public-sector workers in the UK are set to go on a 24-hour strike over the pension system. The strike could be the biggest walkout for a generation. Thousands of schools are closed and hospitals have canceled their operations. Unions are objecting to the government’s plan to make their members pay more and work longer to receive their pensions. Meanwhile, Downing Street has rejected the movement, saying that it will “achieve nothing.”

Police clear Occupy camps in Los Angeles, Philly, http://bit.ly/rPOPUD
Two of America’s largest Occupy encampments in L.A. and Philadelphia were dismantled early Wednesday morning. In L.A., police used bomb-sniffing dogs and a cherry picker to get protesters down from trees. L.A. Chief of Police Charlie Beck sent out 1,400 police officers to arrest 200 protestors. In Philadelphia, 40 protesters were arrested and two police officers sustained minor injuries.

Clinton to review reform in historic trip to Myanmar, http://bit.ly/u5mXv4
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton landed in Burma, marking the country’s first visit from a U.S. secretary of state in 50 years. Before the trip, Clinton said she plans to assess recent reforms by the country’s ruling junta, including the release of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and other political protesters. “I will obviously be looking to determine for myself what the intention is of the current government with respect to continued reforms,” said Clinton. She is scheduled to have a private dinner with Suu Kyi.

Victims’ advocate says fourth alleged victim may emerge in Bernie Fine-Syracuse child sex abuse case, http://nydn.us/vYarr7
A fourth victim may step forward to accuse former Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of molestation. Robert Hoaston, the president of victims-support group Road to Recovery, says he’s spoken with a family member of a possible new victim who has reported the alleged abuse to Syracuse police. Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim is still defending himself for standing by Fine when the accusations first surfaced. “I supported a friend,” he said. “I think it’s important what I did. I’m proud I did that. I’ve known him for 46 years.”

Ho Ho Hmm. Gun Club Offers Photos With Santa, http://n.pr/txnWB6
A Scottsdale, Arizona gun club is offering members a chance to have their picture taken with Santa and military style guns. One image shows a sitting Santa with snowflakes and a Christmas tree behind him flanked by an $80,000 machine gun and a tripod-mounted rifle. The club’s general manager said the idea came to him last year when a Santa impersonator came in and members were eager to get their pictures taken with him holding their guns. “Our members have been looking for a fun and safe way to express their holiday spirit and passion for firearms,” the manager said.

UK to expel all Iranian diplomats over embassy attack, http://bbc.in/uqIfve
On Wednesday, British Foreign Secretary William Hague announced that Iranian diplomats in London will be expelled effective immediately. Hague’s announcement came just one day after Iranian students attacked the British Embassy in Tehran as a result of Britain backing harsher U.S. sanctions against Iran. Hague said relations between Britain and Iran were now at their lowest level, but that Britain will not sever ties with Iran entirely. Iran condemned the attack describing it as a “unacceptable behavior by a small number of protesters.”

Young teen pepper-sprays classmates at Harlem high school, http://nydn.us/tE3cNV
A 14 year-old girl from Harlem pepper-sprayed her peers Tuesday, sending eight of them to the hospital with minor injuries. Police have issued a summons to the student, who attends the Academy for Social Action in Harlem. According to the city’s 2011 survey, only 73% of students said they felt safe in schools’ hallways and bathrooms.

Gingrich says he didn’t lobby because he didn’t need the money, http://bit.ly/utrkXG
On Tuesday, GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said the reason he did not lobby after leaving Congress was because he was charging such a high price to give speeches. “I did no lobbying of any kind, period,” Gingrich said at a campaign stop in South Carolina. “For a practical reason – and I’m going to be really direct, ok? I was charging $60,000 a speech and the number of speeches was going up not down.” Gingrich also referred to himself as a celebrity during his address. However, the Gingrich Group consulting firm and the Center for Health Transformation have netted $55 million in 10 years while helping clients boost sales and gain access to government officials.

Cain accuser describes ‘very casual affair’ http://bit.ly/v93fHM
Ginger White, the woman who is claiming to have had a 13 year long affair with GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain, said on Wednesday that their relationship was very casual. She said that it was on and off again for years and admits that she has been receiving gifts from Cain for the past two and a half years. White also noted that going public with the affair has caused her to be embarrassed and humiliated, and that there is no way she would have went public if her allegations were untrue.

Facebook May Be Forced to Go Public Amid Market Gloom, http://nyti.ms/uh6ZXP
Facebook may not have a choice about going public in this weakened economy. Federal regulations are kicking in because the company has given out so many shares. Laws say companies with more than 500 shareholders must file reports, including financial audits, to the SEC. The social media giant likely passed the 500 limit this year due to longtime employees selling their shares to private investors. The company has also sold $1.5 billion shares to private investors through Goldman Sachs.

CULTURAL

Nick Schulz gives “Three inconvenient truths for Occupy Wall Street,” http://lat.ms/ueRhE5

Kathleen Parker goes “Behind Romney’s change of heart on abortion,” http://wapo.st/uCbiiG

Jennifer Rubin says “Once again, voters must reassess Herman Cain’s character,” http://wapo.st/uq46nj

Kourtney Kardashian: I’m Pregnant! http://bit.ly/v8nu7D

Darren Criss Proves He’s Still A StarKid! Performs On Final Stops Of The StarShip Tour! http://bit.ly/tUvUtD

The 2012 Grammy Nominees Revealed … Possibly, http://on.mtv.com/rzewnW

Justin Bieber baby mama drama twist: Mariah Yeater’s ex-boyfriend Robbie Powell says he’s the father, http://nydn.us/u1nQfu

Watch Kanye, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj Perform on “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” http://p4k.in/rRwqBb

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Tags: bernie fine, Darren Criss, Facebook, Ginger White, Grammy Nominations, Herman Cain, Hillary Clinton, Jay Z, jim boeheim, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, kathleen parker, Kourtney Kardashian, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Nick Schulz, Nicki Minaj, Occupy rallies, StarShip, syracuse university
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NEWS ROUND-UP: MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011

Monday, October 17th, 2011

In today’s news, Occupy Wall Street protesters have raised $300K; Iran will investigate the plot to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the US; President Obama will engage in a three-day bus tour this week; and Michelle Bachmann and Donald Trump will host a “tele-town hall” tonight. In other news, the St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Texas Rangers in the World Series, and Giuliana Rancic has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Coral + Caitlin

CRUCIAL

Occupy Wall Street Shows Muscle, Raises $300K, http://n.pr/p1OuU9
As of today, the Occupy Wall Street protests have been going on for one month. And for a month’s work, it has raised close to $300,000 and has also gained storage space filled with donated supplies. The money has been raised through the demonstration’s website and from donations taken in Zucotti Park. The group has also organized a demands committee to determine whether or not they will place concrete demands. So far the group is split; some believe set demands are the ultimate goal while others think they would be futile.

Kenya sends troops into Somalia to hit al-Shabab, http://bbc.in/o59SSH
Kenya’s foreign minister has sent troops into neighboring Somalia to target the Islamic insurgent group al-Shabab. Moses Masika Wetangula said Kenya was “defending itself,” after a spate of suspected al-Shabab kidnappings. Eyewitnesses say at least 25 armored Kenyan vehicles were seen in the Somali town of Dhobley, while unidentifiable warplanes struck two al Shabab bases in southern Somalia. Al Shabab has vowed to fight off the Kenyan attackers, while Somalia’s diplomat at the United Nations called the move “a very serious territorial intrusion by a foreign country.”

Iran says happy to examine US plot allegations, http://reut.rs/pgFXx2
The US has foiled an alleged Iranian plot to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the US last week in DC. Iran has since asked Washington to send over the evidence of the Iranian plot so officials can investigate it and prove that it is “baseless propaganda.” “We are prepared to examine any issue, even if fabricated, seriously and patiently, and we have called on America to submit to us any information in regard to this scenario,” said Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi.

BP reaches $4bn settlement over Deepwater Horizon disaster, http://bit.ly/pf182W
BP has reached a $4 billion dollar settlement with a former partner over claims related to last year’s deadly explosion and oil spill at the offshore drilling platform. The partner, Anadarko, had held a 25-percent stake in the Macondo well when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded. Andarko filed gross negligence claims against BP after the disaster. However, BP claims it is not solely responsible for the disaster and that this settlement proves it. Anadarko has dropped the negligence suit.

American “elated” in NZ after South Pole rescue, http://bit.ly/rgFSPp
On Monday, an American who was working in the South Pole was rescued and taken to New Zealand before falling ill. Renee-Nicole Douceur, 58, of Seabrook., N.H., landed in Christchurch, which was the closest location with a treatment center. Doucer asked her employer, Raytheon Polar Services, to airlift her out in August after having what doctors think was a stroke. However, her request was denied due to weather conditions. Speaking by phone, Douceur said on “The Early Show” she’s “elated” to be in New Zealand and is feeling great, but is still experiencing visual impairment and difficulty speaking.

Voters may have to wait at least a minute per person in line, http://bit.ly/nGLm6Q
Following the mock election last Tuesday, the Madison, WI city clerk’s office put together statistics that show voters will have to wait at least one minute per person in line. The mock election was held to give voters and poll workers an idea of how the 2012 presidential election will run with Wisconsin’s new voting laws. Traditionally, Madison has two election officials stationed at each polling booth. In the mock election, there were more poll workers stationed. If Madison continues to use two election officials, voters could wait up to four minutes times the number of people in line.

In swing state tour, Obama to urge Congress to get to work this week on pieces of jobs bill, http://wapo.st/qb7jA7
President Barack Obama is combining campaigning for his jobs bill with campaigning for his re-election. This week, the President will urge Congress to get to work on his jobs bill with a three-day bus tour through North-Carolina and Virginia, two states that will be critical in his re-election. Later, he will travel west to Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. Campaigning in these regions is meant to reduce Obama’s need to win Ohio and Florida, two states his team fears they cannot pull this election.

(via TPM) Bachmann And Trump Now Taking Your Phone Calls, http://bit.ly/nfVLcT: Donald Trump is scheduled to join Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) on Monday night for a “tele-town hall” meeting to talk about economic issues. Voters can call in from anywhere in the nation to ask the pair questions. Even though Trump hasn’t officially endorsed a candidate, this is the first time that he is participating in an event with any candidate. You may visit the link to find out where to go to sign up to call in to the pair tonight.

Amazon Signs Up Authors, Writing Publishers Out of Deal, http://nyti.ms/nxkCYu
Amazon is beginning to make publishing companies obsolete. The company is set to publish 122 books this fall in both physical and e-book form. Publishing veteran Laurence Kirshbaum was hired to help pull in big names in fiction and non-fiction. “Publishers are terrified and don’t know what to do,” said Dennis Loy Johnson of Melville House. Amazon signed its first deal with the self-help author Tim Ferriss, and last week it announced a memoir by the actress and director Penny Marshall.

Wireless Users Will Get Alerts on Excess Use, http://nyti.ms/rjpYKw
Under an agreement reached by carriers and the Federal Communications Commission, cell phone users who are nearing their usage limits will now be alerted so they do not rack up overage charges. The agreement is meant to help customers save money since companies usually charge high fees for going over minutes and data usage. Within 12 months, the companies will begin delivering alerts for free either by text or voice.

CULTURAL

Michael Tomasky brings up “Romney’s Worst Nightmare,” http://bit.ly/nUW96k

Charles Krauthammer discusses “Dibs on the Rich,” http://trib.in/pu0Oo8

Pujols, Cardinals take wild ride to World Series, http://bit.ly/omuudF

Dan Wheldon was an engaging young champion, http://lat.ms/q0Mop0

Giuliana Rancic reveals she has breast cancer, http://bit.ly/raWuRo

Lady Gaga Does Marilyn Monroe At President Clinton B’Day, http://on.mtv.com/pwJ6Qp

Jay-Z and Kanye Expand Tour Again, http://p4k.in/o6dQxX

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Tags: al-shabab, Amazon, american jobs act, anadarko, BP, BP oil spill, charles krauthammer, dan wheldon, deepwater horizon disaster, Donald Trump, FCC, federal communications commission, giuliana rancic, Jay Z, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, michael tomasky, Michelle Bachmann, Mitt Romney, occupy wall street, President Barack Obama, pujols, raytheon polar services, renee-nicole doucer, st. louis cardinals
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NEWS ROUND-UP: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

In today’s news, Boston police have arrested over 100 Occupy Boston protesters; Wall Street will cut 10,000 jobs before the end of 2012; President Obama’s Jobs Act will go to the Senate floor today; and Apple breaks another record with one million iPhone 4s’s sold in 24 hours. In entertainment news, the NBA has canceled the first two weeks of its basketball season, and Hank Williams Jr. has released a song slamming Fox News and ESPN.

Coral + Caitlin

CRUCIAL

Protesters arrested at Greenway, http://b.globe.com/nu5zBc
Early Tuesday morning, Boston police arrested people who refused to leave the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. The arrests took place around 1:20am when more than 200 hundred police officers in riot gear flooded into the Greenway. Police entered the park after issuing a warning, put individual protesters on their stomachs, and cable-tied them, as other officers went around tearing down tents. The crowd, energized by the police presence, chanted: ‘‘The people united will never be defeated,’’ “This is a peaceful protest,” and “The whole world is watching.’’

Wall Street Shrinkage, http://on.wsj.com/pz11m8
New York’s securities industry could lose 10,000 jobs by the end of 2012. Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli made the prediction, also noting that bonuses could be reduced. If these predictions are true, it would mean a 17% decline in Wall Street’s job force and a major blow to the economy. The Comptroller said one in thirteen jobs in New York, and one in eight jobs in New York City rely on these security firms.

Obama admin debates releasing Awlaki memo, http://bit.ly/n21sIU
The Obama administration is debating on whether or not to release the classified memo that authorized the assassination of the terrorist and U.S. citizen Anwar al-Awlaki. The memo allegedly authorized the killing of Awlaki if he could not be captured alive.

Companies use fuzzy math in job claims; candidates still buy in, http://wapo.st/owm1Pc
In an ad that hit radio airwaves on Monday, companies promises one million jobs if lawmakers will create lesser regulations and lower taxes on businesses. The new jobs that are promised in the ad would come from expanding oil and gas drilling and building new pipelines, says the American Petroleum Institute, an industry lobbying group that paid for the ad campaign. However, the API ad exaggerates the effect that looser drilling policies would have on employment; more than half of its projected job growth would come between 2015 and 2030. Still, presidential candidates are using these faulty statistics in promising the creation of new jobs.

Senate GOP poised to kill Obama’s jobs plan, http://bit.ly/pMF911
President Obama’s American Jobs Act is coming to the Senate floor for a vote today. Even though Obama has been going around the country in a campaign-style promotion of the Jobs Act, it is already in jeopardy. The plan features payroll tax cuts for workers and businesses, $175 billion in spending on roads, school repairs and other infrastructure, as well as unemployment assistance and help to local governments to avoid layoffs of teachers, firefighters and police officers. The President proposes a 5.6% tax bump for incomes of over $1 million dollars.

Lawmakers Might Spar Again Over Voter ID Bills, http://bit.ly/qUQP2i
Republicans and Democrats are set to fight again over voter ID laws, this time, in Nebraska. “It’s never a good thing. The more roadblocks you put up to voting the less participation you have,” said UNO Political Science Professor Paul Landow. Early this year, lawmakers tabled a photo ID bill sponsored by State Sen. Charlie Janssen. Douglas County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Leahy said he thinks a bill will go before the full legislature this time around and that it might pass.

Same-day registration at issue in Maine backlash to trend of restricting voters’ rights, http://wapo.st/nRaVcb
In Maine, a “people’s veto” referendum is on the ballot. On November 8th, Maine residents will be voting to repeal a new state law that requires voters to register at least two days before an election. A repeal would restore the state’s same-day voter registration which has been available to residents for four decades. Randy Spencer, a Maine guide who divides his time between rural Grand Lake Stream and Holden, says same-day voting saved him on more than one occasion.

As poll numbers drop, Perry pushed to side of debate stage, http://politi.co/qhA0Xg
Texas Governor Rick Perry has been pushed out of center stage by Herman Cain in tomorrow night’s New Hampshire Republican presidential debate. The debate organizers usually have the poll leaders sit in the middle of the stage. This time, Perry has been bumped out of one of the middle spots, and Herman Cain is set to replace him. The seating chart also puts Ron Paul towards the middle of the line-up.

White House used Mitt Romney health-care law as blueprint for federal law, http://on.msnbc.com/qfcBL3
Newly released records show that seniors in the Obama administration used Mitt Romney’s landmark healthcare law in Massachusetts as a model for the new federal law, even recruiting some of Romney’s own health care advisers and experts to help craft the act that now derided by Republicans as “Obamacare.” “The White House wanted to learn a lot on what we’d done in Massachusetts,” said Jon Gruber, an MIT economist who advised the Romney administration on healthcare. “They really wanted to know how we can take that same approach we used in Massachusetts and turn that into a national model.”

Disappointment? Apple’s iPhone 4S Breaks Sales Records, http://nyti.ms/pLxDDc
The new Apple iPhone 4s has already broken records. Apple reported on Monday that the phone was ordered by one million people in 24 hours. The company said that the iPhone 4S has surpassed sales of the iPhone 4, of which 600,000 were sold in the first 24 hours. After the 4s was released, critics everywhere bashed the phone. After seeing the new iPhone 4S announcement, C.K. Lu, an analyst at the research firm Gartner, told Reuters: ”Apple no longer has a leading edge; its cloud service is even behind Android; it can only sell on brand loyalty now.”

CULTURAL

The New Yorks Times gives us, “The Myth of Voter Fraud” http://nyti.ms/oPhEkV

Jon S. Cardin, Ben Cannon and Joe Miklos believe, “Voter ID laws cost much, accomplish little” http://bsun.md/pdbENI

Kanye West Visits Occupy Wall Street Without Removing Gold Chains, http://bit.ly/pnXc7f

N.B.A. Cancels First Two Weeks of Season, http://nyti.ms/oFrwIW

Hank’s song is a ‘hit’, http://nyp.st/pjcFLY

Dr Pepper Ten: ‘No women allowed’, http://bit.ly/p8DSfI

‘World’s oldest car’ sells at auction for $4.6 mn, http://bit.ly/oxZNaI

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