August 17-23: Michael Jackson & Police Action - That's Really Week

August 17-23: Michael Jackson & Police Action - That's Really Week:
Michael Jackson passed away almost two months ago, and yet he has continued to make as many headlines in death as he did during his bizarre and controversial life. And just when it seemed like the King Of Pop would finally be laid to rest and might at long last have some peace--on August 29, what would have been his 51st birthday--his private burial was postponed this week. Now Michael will instead be buried at L.A.'s Forest Lawn cemetery on September 3. No official reason was offered for the delay."

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Myths and falsehoods about health care reform Media Matters for America identifies and debunks 14 myths and falsehoods surrounding the health care reform debate. Read More Memo to Hannity: Spencer Bachus is not Max Baucus; Social Security will not "default" in two years On his Fox News show, Sean Hannity falsely claimed that Senate Finance Committee chairman Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) said Social Security "could face default" and "could be insolvent" within two years. In fact, it was Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) who made the comments about Social Security in an interview with the Tuscaloosa News, and his staff later clarified that he meant to say Social Security could face a "deficit," not "default." Read More Dobbs -- Dobbs! -- complains about misinformation in health care debate In recent days, Lou Dobbs has stated on his CNN program that "there has been no public debate, no public discussion whatsoever of the facts, the context" surrounding health care reform and that, "I don't think there's any doubt people are lying in this debate." However, Dobbs himself has advanced misinformation about health care reform on CNN and through his radio show. Read More Those "death panels" really do exist At this point, if anyone still believes that progressive proposals for health insurance reform contain ominous "death panels" designed to kill their grandparents, I have a bridge to sell them in Arizona. Fear not, my conservative friends: The bridge connects a tea bag manufacturing plant with a militia training camp stuck in the 1990s, so you should feel right at home. Read More Media: When Dems use budget process to pass bills, it's the "nuclear option" In recent days, media figures repeatedly referred to the Senate Democrats' possible use of reconciliation to pass health care reform with a simple majority as the "nuclear option," with Fox News going so far as to run graphics defining "nuclear option" as "[f]orcing government-run insurance through the Senate with just 51 votes." In fact, the term "nuclear option" was coined by then-Republican Sen. Trent Lott in 2005 to refer to a possible Republican attempt to change Senate filibuster rules, while the budget process, known as reconciliation, is already part of Senate procedure, and Republicans have used it repeatedly in the past. Read More GOP repeats dubious claim about Mohammed interrogation; The Hill echoes it The Hill newspaper uncritically reported that in a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, several Republican senators claimed that the interrogation of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed "produced information that 'was absolutely vital' to capturing other terrorists and preventing other attacks on the United States, such as a plot to destroy the Library Tower in Los Angeles." In fact, that interpretation conflicts with the chronology of events put forth on multiple occasions by the Bush administration, as Slate.com's Timothy Noah noted. Read More Media seek to impugn both sides for ugliness in health care debate In commenting on the tenor of the debate surrounding health care reform, several media figures have suggested that its supporters and opponents are equally detracting from the "seriousness" of the issue or that its supporters are failing to take seriously the critics of health care reform. These media figures have either ignored the false and extreme rhetoric coming from opponents of health care reform or have backed their claims with questionable assertions, such as referring to labor unions as "fringe groups." Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

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Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Thursday, August 20, 2009 · Chicago Business Today: Entrepreneurs under siege · State jobless rate rises to 10.4% · Mortgage delinquencies, foreclosures jump in Ill., U.S. · Sears posts surprise loss · Feds charge dozens in massive drug cartel · FlatTop, Stir Crazy blend to create new restaurant group · Oprah sues for 'false' endorsements; hurricane aid recipients charged in fraud · Biden in Chicago, debuts $1.2B plan to digitize health records · West Town project faces foreclosure · Hawks' Kane pleads innocent in cabbie attack · In brief: Whole Foods | Buffalo Wild Wings | Homeland Security · 10 things to do this weekend  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Brady replaces McKenna in Ill. GOP shake-up: Greg Hinz · Solheim Cup players bask in golf Shangri-La; Annika speaks out: Inside the Leather · Inside City Hall's red-tape jungle; simplicity key to marketing in complex times: Enterprise City · CSO's Muti will also direct Rome opera house: Taking Names · The latest job changes and appointments: People on the Move  Final Markets Dow Jones 9,350.05 +70.89 +0.76% NASDAQ 1,989.22 +19.98 +1.01% Crain's Index 77.07 +0.620 +0.811% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Ad Age Webcast: Blogging, Buzz and Tweets: An Ad Exec's Guide To Protecting Your Company and Clients When Using Social Media. What every CMO, CFO, Lawyer, AE, HR and digital agency exec should know. August 25. Register now. http://adage.com/bloggingbuzzandtweets OTHER HEADLINES · Stroger names new Cook County financial chief Chicago Sun-Times · Surprise increase in U.S. jobless claims New York Times · American expands in-flight Internet access Daily Herald · Iowa is the only U.S. state that prefers Bing CBS2 Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Enterprise City — a small-business blog The best marketing approach in a complex world: Simplicity. Plus, measuring the Wal-Mart effect on health reform.Read More · Entrepreneurs in Action — Total Attorneys · Chicago Business Today — Aug. 20 · Video: Crain's interview with Camilo Villegas SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Lutherans adopt more open view on homosexuality

Can't see this email? View the online version. Accommodating sin Lutherans adopt more open view on homosexuality Leaders of the the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have moved toward a more welcoming view of homosexuality. POLL: Why do some denominations do this? VOTE Ad campaign stresses moral objections to healthcare reform Family Research Council leader Tony Perkins says the influential conservative group will not support a healthcare bill that doesn't include a prohibition against taxpayer-funded abortion and strong conscience rights protections for healthcare workers. Perspective: U.K. on Obamacare - Been there, done that We needn't speculate. If we don't sink this Obamacare Titanic before it sets sail, we become the headline. 'Loser pay' setup might discourage ACLU Senator Jim DeMint believes that a system in which the loser pays in civil suits would go a long way to dissuade organizations like the ACLU from intimidating Christians and conservative groups. Abortionist Carhart denied hospital privileges A request to open a late-term abortion clinic has been shot down in Wichita, Kansas. More of today's news Hurricane Bill ... Obama meets roa... NJ adult curfew Turnout appears low as Afghans vote for president KABUL Taliban threats appeared to dampen voter turnout in the militant south Thursday as Afghans chose the next president for their deeply Bicycle bomb kills 2 near restaurant in Baghdad BAGHDAD A bicycle bomb exploded near a restaurant in Baghdad Thursday killing two people in a deadly reminder of Iraq's security problems as the death toll Democrats say they don't need GOP support WASHINGTON Publicly, President Barack Obama is still calling for a bipartisan bill to overhaul the nation's health care system. Privately, Democrats are AP source: Federal deficit less than projected WASHINGTON The federal budget picture will look slightly better next week. Relatively speaking. The White House plans to announce the federal deficit will Report: Controller chatting on phone before fatal crash WASHINGTON Two minutes after he cleared a private plane for takeoff and a fateful flight over the Hudson Track and field shows the way on transgenderism by Bryan Fischer Athletic officials are flailing about trying to figure out how to handle the case of a possibly transgendered athlete, a teenager who has taken the world of women’s track and field by storm. Remember When Specter Opposed Government Health Care? Check out this video flashback from 1994 when Sen. Arlen Specter was still a Republican andopposed then President Bill Clinton's government run health care plan. Homosexuals have double the mental health issues as straights by Bryan Fischer According to LifeSite News, researchers at UCLA discovered that homosexuals seek treatment for either mental health issues or substance abuse at a rate that’s about twice that of heterosexuals. This tendency was even more pronounced among lesbians Shep Smith Rakes Obama Spokesman Over the Coals Check out the video below of Shepard Smith of FOX News interviewing Obama spokesman Bill Burton on the administration's healthcare flip flop. Obama Joker Creator Not A Right Wing Nut Some information has come out on the man who created the Obama Joker poster. No, he is not a right wing nutcase or a member of a conservative grassroots effort. However, as it turns out, he is from Chicago. His Check out our latest video blogs To view our latest video blogs, click here. A Failed, Single Term? Joshua Friedeman| President Obama is on the way to joining an exclusive club. It is the club of failed one-term presidents. 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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Thursday, August 20, 2009 Storms leave damage across Ind., Ill. | VIDEO People in one northwest Indiana town were cleaning up after storms. A possible tornado or straight-line winds caused extensive damage in Chesterton, Ind. VP Biden visits Chicago Vice President Joe Biden came to Chicago Thursday morning. He was attending a roundtable discussion on health care at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dozen new indictments against Mexican cartels The US Attorney's Office in Chicago says three alledged Mexican drug cartel leaders and twin brothers who ran a Chicago-based distribution crew are among dozens indicted here. GOP's turn at Illinois State Fair Now it's the Republicans' turn at the Illinois State Fair. A day after Democrats held a rally to show off candidates for the 2010 election, the Republicans get a chance Thursday. Burr Oak lays off remaining staff The remaining workers have been laid off at the historic suburban Chicago cemetery where four people are accused of digging up graves to resell plots. MORE STORIES Strange Thai elephant damages newly fitted artificial limb Persistence helps diver find lost wedding ring Burglar targets police station PHOTOS: SF street turned into 'Candyland' Man gets 2 more years for posing as lawyer Consumer VW recalling 13,500 vehicles over transmission How to choose a good backpack NYC teams up with airline to boost tourism Some smokers start growing tobacco Black & Decker coffeemakers recalled Healthbeat Fortified foods: Too much of a good thing? More seasonal flu shots for health workers urged Guidelines help employers contain flu Study: Lung cancer pill works for some CDC: Life expectancy in US up MOST POPULAR Artist speaks out about Obama image Storms leave damage across Ind., Ill. Severe storms sweep across Illinois Family suffers 3rd murder tragedy 4 Katrina evacuees who got Winfrey help charged All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 79°F 62°F Breezy with clouds breaking for some sun Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 8:00 PM Grey's Anatomy 9:02 PM Private Practice 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Report: Memphis to vacate Final Four season Memphis will be forced to vacate the record 38 victories from its Final Four season of 2007-08, according to a report by the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Back-to-School Resources ABC7's guide to the clothes, shoes, supplies, shots and everything else your kids need to return to the classroom. How to choose a good backpack Obama to appear in back-to-school program Back-to-School Gadgets Back-to-School Lunches Shopping for Back-to-School Shoes SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

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Scottish justice secretary orders release of convicted Lockerbie bomber. Have we gone mad? Why is the human race rewarding bad behavior? We will certainly get what we deserve if continue to go down this path.

AP source: CIA hired others to try to hit al-Qaida - Yahoo! News

AP source: CIA hired others to try to hit al-Qaida - Yahoo! News: "The CIA hired private contractors at Blackwater USA in 2004 as part of a secret program to kill top-level members of al-Qaida, a person familiar with the program said Wednesday."

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Staggered start at overcrowded school | VIDEO For some students at Lockport High School, classes will start at 6:44 a.m. and lunch will be served at 8:44 a.m. Group alleges meter lease illegal A lawsuit will be filed Wednesday morning against the City of Chicago over its lease of the parking meters. Politicians descending on state fair The Illinois State Fair is an annual rite of summer and not just because of the animals on display and the stands of greasy food. Doctor faces 8 felony counts A doctor charged in 2007 with sexually assaulting patients was arrested again in west suburban Berwyn for allegedly practicing without a license. New law would bar Blagojevich from story profits Under a new law signed by Gov. Pat Quinn, elected public officials convicted of corruption would be barred from profiting from their crimes. MORE STORIES Strange Man gets 2 more years for posing as lawyer Lawmaker uses police boat in marriage proposal 11-foot python unexpected guest for family 2 years' probation for doc who hid bullet It's a howl: Artist compiles album of screams Consumer Black & Decker coffeemakers recalled Radisson computers accessed without permission PS3 price cut by $100 Wal-Mart to sell low cost drugs Blockbuster offers movies to cell phone users Healthbeat Naperville students work out on 'Brain Bike' Chronic worriers' behavior may lead to early death UIC gets $4.8M grant to develop depression drugs Studies: HPV vaccine safe Study: End-of-life counseling improves mood MOST POPULAR Durbin letter to school investigated Ga. couple killed by pack of wild dogs near home Firefighter, 24, beaten in Lincoln Park Doctor faces 8 felony counts Uptown residents meet to address crime All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 80°F 69°F Turning cloudy; breezy this afternoon with a strong thunderstorm late in the afternoon Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 8:00 PM Wipeout 9:00 PM Primetime: Crime 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope ACT scores hold steady as test-taking pool expands Average scores on the ACT college entrance exam held steady for the high school class of 2009, a sign of modest progress considering the pool of students taking the test continues to expand. Ill. ACT scores increase for third year in a row Top spots for lobster rolls in Chicago Our Hungry Hound has been longing for a taste of the Eastern Shore this week. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts