http://www.citizensugar.com/ Breaking News, Together. en http://www.citizensugar.com/1763224 <ul> <li><b>Denver</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0708/11558.html" target="_blank"> A rock-star move? Obama will ditch convention hall and deliver acceptance speech at 76,000-person Mile High stadium.</a> — Politico</li> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/28_2008/81390195.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="364" width="550"></span></p> <ul> <li><b>China</b>: <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/07/07/from_personal_commentary_to_politic.php" target="_blank"> The power of the Chinese text message? From personal commentary to political criticism.</a> —Shanghaiist</li> <li><b>Bush</b>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/naomi-wolf/sex-crimes-in-the-white-h_b_111221.html" target="_blank">Sex crimes in the White House? The sexualization of torture.</a> — Huffington Post</li> <li><b>Iraq</b>: <a href="http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/07/boy-wonder-war-profiteer-expected-in-court/" target="_blank">A company run by a 21-year-old president got $300 million contract to supply ammunition to Afghan forces? Boy wonder "war profiteer" back in court.</a> — The Lede</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1763224#comment Briefing Book Huffington Post Link Time Politico Shanghaiist The Lede Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:30:03 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1763224 http://www.citizensugar.com/1756916 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/27_2008/81799129.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right preview" height="400"></span> <ul> <li><b>Environment</b>: <a href="http://www.salon.com/wires/ap/world/2008/07/03/D91MAJCG1_germany_climate_scorecards/index.html" target="_blank">We're number 8?!! US has done the least among the world's eight largest economies to address global warming.</a> — Salon</li> <li><b>Media</b>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/03/rush-limbaugh-on-his-new_n_110661.html" target="_blank">Everyone conservative by 2016? Rush Limbaugh says he's not retiring until every American agrees with him.</a> — Huffginton Post</li> <li><b>VP</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0708/11498.html" target="_blank">When will we know?! Caroline Kennedy exercising the kind of discretion that made her an appealing vetter.</a> — Politico</li> <li><b>McCain</b>: <a href="http://www.townhall.com/blog/g/6a1b8688-2ac2-4c0e-9da6-1512194c3e4a" target="_blank"> Even if Reagan, Clinton, and both Bushes never did it? Campaign shake-ups can work.</a> — Townhall</li> <li><b>Africa</b>: <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/07/03/china_invades_africa_on_al_jazeera.php" target="_blank">China invades Africa? At least on Al-Jazeera.</a> —Shanghaiist</li> </ul> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1756916#comment Briefing Book Huffington Post Shanghaiist Townhall Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:37:29 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1756916 http://www.citizensugar.com/1753868 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/27_2008/78689233.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="400"></span> <ul> <li><b>Healthcare</b>: <a href=http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0708/Elizabeth_Edwards_headlines_40M_health_care_campaign.html"> Competing with the NRA? Elizabeth Edwards headlines $40 million healthcare campaign.</a> — Politico</li> <li><b>Zimbabwe</b>: <a href="http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/news/2008/07/zimbabwe_giesecke_devrient_sto.html" target="_blank">Who will print all the zeros? German company stops printing Mugabe's cash.</a> — newsblog</li> <li><b>China</b>: <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/07/03/hui_muslims_in_china.php" target="_blank"> Ultimate language combo? Muslim children in China learn Arabic along with regular Chinese curriculum.</a> — Shanghaiist</li> <li><b> BBQ Politics</b>: <a href="http://donklephant.com/2008/07/02/obama-leads-in-all-important-bbq-poll/" target="_blank"> The new beer question? More Americans would rather barbecue with Barack Obama than John McCain.</a> — donklephant</li> </ul> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1753868#comment Briefing Book donklephant newsblog Politico Shanghaiist Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:30:52 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1753868 http://www.citizensugar.com/1736577 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/26_2008/80923936.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="470"></span> <ul> <li><b>Religion</b>: <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/06/25/jesus_christ_superstar_and_other_re.php" target="_blank"> The Christian boom? Jesus making a comeback in China.</a> — Shanghaiist</li> <li><b>Politics</b>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-kelly/john-mccain-should-probab_b_109069.html" target="_blank"> Did he read the book? John McCain should probably stop calling Barack Obama "Dr. No."</a> — Huffington Post</li> <li><b>Football</b>: <a href="http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/news/2008/06/political_football.html" target="_blank">Do politics and sports mix? A Turkish identity crisis and a European dream team.</a> — newsblog</li> <li><b>Bipartisanship</b>: <a href=" http://donklephant.com/2008/06/24/oregon-gop-senator-uses-obama-for-bi-partisan-tv-ad/" > Welcomed change? Oregon GOP Senator uses Obama for TV ad.</a> — donklephant</li> <li><b>MTV</b>: <a href="http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/06/mtv-political-ads.php" target="_blank"> Will it translate to votes? MTV to accept political advertisements for the first time.</a> —Radar</li> </ul> <p><br clear=all></p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1736577#comment Briefing Book donklephant Huffington Post Link Time newsblog Shanghaiist Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:30:50 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1736577 http://www.citizensugar.com/1716271 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/25_2008/51631525.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left preview" height="400"></span> <ul> <li><b>VP</b>: <a href="http://donklephant.com/2008/06/16/karl-rove-picks-biden-romney-for-veep/" target="_blank"> What would Karl do? Karl Rove anoints Joe Biden and Mitt Romney as his vice-presidential choices.</a> — donkelphant</p> <li><b>Obama</b>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-creamer/how-obama-can-win-over-se_b_107497.html" target="_blank"> Grandma and Grandma for change? How Obama can win over seniors.</a> — Huffington Post <li><b>Housing</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/11124.html" target="_blank">GOP's big break? House Republican calls for hearings to determine which lawmakers received discount mortgage deals from Countrywide.</a> — Politico</li> <li><b>China</b>: <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/06/17/pew-global-attitudes.php" target="_blank">But how do you really feel? Survey shows approval down, respect up for China. </a> — Shanghaiist</li> </ul> <p><br=clear all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1716271#comment Briefing Book donklephant Huffington Post Link Time Politico Shanghaiist Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:30:29 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1716271 http://www.citizensugar.com/1714152 <ul> <li><b>Oil</b>:<a href="http://redstate.com/stories/policy/energy/drill_drill_drill" target="_blank"> Drill, drill, drill? Poll indicates a strong willingness on part of American people for more offshore drilling.</a> – RedState</li> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/25_2008/57589190.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="370" width="550"></span></p> <ul> <li><b>China</b>: <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/06/16/anonymouse_comedy_central_blocked_i.php" target="_blank"> Not funny? Comedy Central and a proxy service websites blocked by China's Net Nanny.</a> — Shanghaiist</li> <li><b>Bloggers</b>: <a href="http://michellemalkin.com/2008/06/16/quite-possibly-the-dumbest-thing-ever-published-by-the-bbc/" target="_blank"> Watch your back? Article about the threat of arrest faced by political bloggers around the world implies US writers face threat, too.</a> – Michelle Malkin</li> <li><b>Election</b>: <a href="http://donklephant.com/2008/06/16/rasmussen-obama-leads-mccain-by-4/" target="_blank"> Look into the crystal ball? Polls show Obama over McCain by four points.</a> — donklephant</li> <li><b>Swing States</b>: <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/6/16/115413/892/259/536711" target="_blank"> Go ahead, take Ohio and Florida? Obama camp sees a win without traditional swing states.</a> — DailyKos</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1714152#comment Briefing Book DailyKos donklephant Link Time Michelle Malkin RedState Shanghaiist Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:30:59 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1714152 http://www.citizensugar.com/1707179 <ul> <li><b>Tim Russert</b>: <a href="http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/06/tim-russert-1950-2008.php" target="_blank">Tim Russert, 1950-2008: An Appreciation. A touching story of a remarkable life.</a> — Radar <li><b>McCain and Cribs</b>: <a href="http://wonkette.com/400459/mccain-cribs-tours-the-straight-talk-express" target="_blank">What does he have in his fridge? McCain Cribs tours the Straight Talk Express.</a> — Wonkette</li> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/24_2008/79585010.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="336" width="550"></span></p> <ul> <li><b>Obama and Hip Hop</b>: <a href="http://www.236.com/news/2008/06/11/obama_inspiration_finally_find_1_7098.php" target="_blank"> Mashup of Wu Tang Clan and Yes We Can? Obama inspiration finally finds it way into hip-hop.</a> — 23/6</p> <li><b>Europe and China</b>: <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/06/14/shanghai_travelers_en_route_to.php" target="_blank"> A good deal? Unlimited trips from Europe to Hong Kong for $6,888 a month.</a> — Shanghaiist</li> <li><b>Huckabee</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0608/And_there_it_is__Huckabee_inks_deal_with_Fox_.html" target="_blank"> Giving up on vice-president hopes? Huckabee signs one-year deal with Fox News</a> — Politico</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1707179#comment 23/6 Briefing Book Link Time Politico Radar Shanghaiist Wonkette Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:15:00 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1707179 http://www.citizensugar.com/1673012 <ul> <li><b>Iraq and Media</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/michaelcalderone/0508/CNNs_Yellin_Network_execs_killed_critical_White_House_stories_.html" target="_blank"> Expected or surprising? Network execs allegedly killed critical White House stories in build up to Iraq.</a> — Politico</li> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/22_2008/2160632.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center preview" height="330"></span></p> <ul> <li><b>China</b>: <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/05/29/chengdu-dujiangyan.php" target="_blank"> Hundreds of pictures worth hundreds of words? A powerful, evocative, and sombre collection of photos from earthquake aftermath.</a> —Shanghaiist</li> <li><b>Campaign</b>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/menachem-rosensaft/using-the-holocaust-to-sm_b_103990.html" target="_blank"> Gotcha politics? Using the Holocaust to smear Obama.</a> — Huffington Post</li> <li><b>Books</b>: <a href="http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/05/senator-larry-craig-idaho-write-book.php" target="_blank"> Bathroom diaries? Outgoing Senator Larry Craig to write tell-all.</a> — Radar</li> <li><b>Crime</b>: <a href="http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/28/big-nanny-baltimore-wages-war-oncheap-cigars/" target="_blank">Distraction tactic? Baltimore bans cheap cigars.</a> — Michelle Malkin</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://ww.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1673012#comment Briefing Book Huffington Post Link Time Michelle Malkin Politico Radar Shanghaiist Thu, 29 May 2008 13:30:43 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1673012 http://www.citizensugar.com/1652968 <ul> <li><b>China Earthquake:</b> <a href="http://shanghaiist.com/2008/05/21/wedding_photo_s.php" target="_blank">Their special day? Wedding photo shoot interrupted by earthquake.</a> — Shanghaiist</li> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/21_2008/chinawed.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="158" width="550"></span></p> <ul> <li><b>Military:</b> <a href="http://wonkette.com/392677/soldiers-in-afghanistan-free-to-commence-bonkin" target="_blank">Sex is back on? Ban on sex for US soldiers in Afghanistan is lifted.</a> — Wonkette</li> <li><b>Feminism:</b> <a href="http://pandagon.blogsome.com/2008/05/22/7252/#more-7252" target="_blank">Sex and the City turned me into Samantha? Some say the show is dangerous to society because it gives ladies ideas.</a> — Pandagon</li> <li><b>Bush:</b><a href="http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2008/05/bush_is_dealt_a_defeat_on_iraq.php" target="_blank"> Leader of the party? Republicans deal Bush a defeat by supporting domestic programs in war funding bill.</a> — Talking Points Memo</li> <li><b>Cindy McCain:</b> <a href="http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/05/dont-hate-cindy-mccain-because-shes-beautiful.php" target="_blank"> Jeans with no shoes combo is chic? Mrs. McCain does Vogue.</a> —Radar</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.shanghaiist.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/1652968#comment Briefing Book Link Time Pandagon Shanghaiist Talking Points Memo Wonkette Thu, 22 May 2008 13:30:19 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/1652968