Jolie & Voight End Family Feud

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The freeze began thawing in February at Jolie's initiative, according to a family friend. Jolie's love stud Brad Pitt "has been supportive - a key factor in her reaching out," the friend blabs.

Philly.com

Lou Dobbs Rumored to be Moving to Fox

Dobbs says he will continue to express his vocal opinions through "empirical thought and forthright analysis," which could mean he's landed a job opportunity at another network. Rumors have been swirling of a possible Lou Dobbs show at Rupert Murdoch's FOX Business Network, the new financial channel of sister-network FOX News Channel. Neither FOX News nor Dobbs have announced intentions for the reporter to move to the FOX News family.

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New Jersey: Christie Swallowing Up McGreevey's Sloppy Seconds?

Heading the team is David Samson. He was on McGreevey’s transition team in 2001 as well and went on to become his attorney general. Another veteran of the McGreevey transition is Al Koeppe, a former executive and current head of the Newark Alliance. And then there’s John McCormac, who was McGreevey’s treasurer and is now the Democratic mayor of Woodbridge. Also representing the Democratic Party is state Sen. Sandra Cunningham of Hudson County.

Paul Munshine

New Jersey: Former Eagles Star Runyon May Challenge Adler

Fun Fact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Adler means "Eagle" in German.

Members of Congress Who Voted Against Health Care Scheme

Aderholt
Adler (NJ)
Akin
Alexander
Altmire
Austria
Bachmann
Bachus
Baird
Barrett (SC)
Barrow
Bartlett
Barton (TX)
Biggert
Bilbray
Bilirakis
Bishop (UT)
Blackburn
Blunt
Boccieri
Boehner
Bonner
Bono Mack
Boozman
Boren
Boucher
Boustany
Boyd
Brady (TX)
Bright
Broun (GA)
Brown (SC)
Brown-Waite, Ginny
Buchanan
Burgess
Burton (IN)
Buyer
Calvert
Camp
Campbell
Cantor
Capito
Carter
Cassidy
Castle
Chaffetz
Chandler
Childers
Coble
Coffman (CO)
Cole
Conaway
Crenshaw
Culberson
Davis (AL)
Davis (KY)
Davis (TN)
Deal (GA)
Dent
Diaz-Balart, L.
Diaz-Balart, M.
Dreier
Duncan
Edwards (TX)
Ehlers
Emerson
Fallin
Flake
Fleming
Forbes
Fortenberry
Foxx
Franks (AZ)
Frelinghuysen
Gallegly
Garrett (NJ)
Gerlach
Gingrey (GA)
Gohmert
Goodlatte
Gordon (TN)
Granger
Graves
Griffith
Guthrie
Hall (TX)
Harper
Hastings (WA)
Heller
Hensarling
Herger
Herseth Sandlin
Hoekstra
Holden
Hunter
Inglis
Issa
Jenkins
Johnson (IL)
Johnson, Sam
Jones
Jordan (OH)
King (IA)
King (NY)
Kingston
Kirk
Kissell
Kline (MN)
Kosmas
Kratovil
Kucinich
Lamborn
Lance
Latham
LaTourette
Latta
Lee (NY)
Lewis (CA)
Linder
LoBiondo
Lucas
Luetkemeyer
Lummis
Lungren, Daniel E.
Mack
Manzullo
Marchant
Markey (CO)
Marshall
Massa
Matheson
McCarthy (CA)
McCaul
McClintock
McCotter
McHenry
McIntyre
McKeon
McMahon
McMorris Rodgers
Melancon
Mica
Miller (FL)
Miller (MI)
Miller, Gary
Minnick
Moran (KS)
Murphy (NY)
Murphy, Tim
Myrick
Neugebauer
Nunes
Nye
Olson
Paul
Paulsen
Pence
Peterson
Petri
Pitts
Platts
Poe (TX)
Posey
Price (GA)
Putnam
Radanovich
Rehberg
Reichert
Roe (TN)
Rogers (AL)
Rogers (KY)
Rogers (MI)
Rohrabacher
Rooney
Ros-Lehtinen
Roskam
Ross
Royce
Ryan (WI)
Scalise
Schmidt
Schock
Sensenbrenner
Sessions
Shadegg
Shimkus
Shuler
Shuster
Simpson
Skelton
Smith (NE)
Smith (NJ)
Smith (TX)
Souder
Stearns
Sullivan
Tanner
Taylor
Teague
Terry
Thompson (PA)
Thornberry
Tiahrt
Tiberi
Turner
Upton
Walden
Wamp
Westmoreland
Whitfield
Wilson (SC)
Wittman
Wolf
Young (AK)
Young (FL)

Members of Congress Who Voted Health Care Grab

Abercrombie
Ackerman
Andrews
Arcuri
Baca
Baldwin
Bean
Becerra
Berkley
Berman
Berry
Bishop (GA)
Bishop (NY)
Blumenauer
Boswell
Brady (PA)
Braley (IA)
Brown, Corrine
Butterfield
Cao
Capps
Capuano
Cardoza
Carnahan
Carney
Carson (IN)
Castor (FL)
Chu
Clarke
Clay
Cleaver
Clyburn
Cohen
Connolly (VA)
Conyers
Cooper
Costa
Costello
Courtney
Crowley
Cuellar
Cummings
Dahlkemper
Davis (CA)
Davis (IL)
DeFazio
DeGette
Delahunt
DeLauro
Dicks
Dingell
Doggett
Donnelly (IN)
Doyle
Driehaus
Edwards (MD)
Ellison
Ellsworth
Engel
Eshoo
Etheridge
Farr
Fattah
Filner
Foster
Frank (MA)
Fudge
Garamendi
Giffords
Gonzalez
Grayson
Green, Al
Green, Gene
Grijalva
Gutierrez
Hall (NY)
Halvorson
Hare
Harman
Hastings (FL)
Heinrich
Higgins
Hill
Himes
Hinchey
Hinojosa
Hirono
Hodes
Holt
Honda
Hoyer
Inslee
Israel
Jackson (IL)
Jackson-Lee (TX)
Johnson (GA)
Johnson, E. B.
Kagen
Kanjorski
Kaptur
Kennedy
Kildee
Kilpatrick (MI)
Kilroy
Kind
Kirkpatrick (AZ)
Klein (FL)
Langevin
Larsen (WA)
Larson (CT)
Lee (CA)
Levin
Lewis (GA)
Lipinski
Loebsack
Lofgren, Zoe
Lowey
Luján
Lynch
Maffei
Maloney
Markey (MA)
Matsui
McCarthy (NY)
McCollum
McDermott
McGovern
McNerney
Meek (FL)
Meeks (NY)
Michaud
Miller (NC)
Miller, George
Mitchell
Mollohan
Moore (KS)
Moore (WI)
Moran (VA)
Murphy (CT)
Murphy, Patrick
Murtha
Nadler (NY)
Napolitano
Neal (MA)
Oberstar
Obey
Olver
Ortiz
Owens
Pallone
Pascrell
Pastor (AZ)
Payne
Pelosi
Perlmutter
Perriello
Peters
Pingree (ME)
Polis (CO)
Pomeroy
Price (NC)
Quigley
Rahall
Rangel
Reyes
Richardson
Rodriguez
Rothman (NJ)
Roybal-Allard
Ruppersberger
Rush
Ryan (OH)
Salazar
Sánchez, Linda T.
Sanchez, Loretta
Sarbanes
Schakowsky
Schauer
Schiff
Schrader
Schwartz
Scott (GA)
Scott (VA)
Serrano
Sestak
Shea-Porter
Sherman
Sires
Slaughter
Smith (WA)
Snyder
Space
Speier
Spratt
Stark
Stupak
Sutton
Thompson (CA)
Thompson (MS)
Tierney
Titus
Tonko
Towns
Tsongas
Van Hollen
Velázquez
Visclosky
Walz
Wasserman Schultz
Waters
Watson
Watt
Waxman
Weiner
Welch
Wexler
Wilson (OH)
Woolsey
Wu
Yarmuth

Top 10 Endangered Democrats in 2010

According to Politico.com

Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.)
Rep. Thomas Perriello (D-Va.)
Parker Griffith (D-Ala.)
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.)
Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Ohio)
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.)
Rep. John Adler (D-N.J.)
Rep. Glenn Nye (D-Va.)
Rep. Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.)
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)

New Jersey: 2 Polls Show Christie Winning, Daggett Support Collapsing

New Jersey Survey of 1,000 Likely Voters
October 29, 2009

2009 New Jersey Governor Race
Chris Christie (R)	46%
Jon Corzine (D)	43%
Chris Daggett (I)	8%
Not Sure	3%

Source: Rasmussen Reports

Republican Christopher Christie has a seven point lead, 43%-35%, over Gov. Jon Corzine among likely voters, with 8% for independent Christopher Daggett, according to a poll conducted by Neighborhood Research

Source: Neighborhood Research

New Jersey: Christie Leads Corzine in 2 polls

Chris Christie (R) 42%
Jon Corzine (D-inc) 38%
Chris Daggett (I) 13%
Source: Public Policy Polling

Chris Christie (R) 46%
Jon Corzine (D-inc) 43%
Chris Daggett (I) 7%
Source: Rasmussen Reports

New Zealanders Regret Lowering Drinking Age

It has been 10 years since New Zealand’s alcohol purchasing age was lowered from 20 to 18. Overall, do you believe this has had… ?

A positive effect on New Zealand society	5%
A negative effect	74%
No effect at all	17%
Both a positive and negative effect	1%
Don’t know	4%

The Law Commission has recently reviewed New Zealand’s alcohol laws. One of the recommendations they have made is a split purchasing age, where 18 year-olds can buy alcohol in bars and restaurants, but you have to be at least 20 to buy alcohol from liquor outlets and other off-license premises. Do you agree or disagree with this recommendation?

Agree	51%
Disagree	46%
Neither	2%
Don’t know	1%

Source: Research New Zealand
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 500 New Zealand voters, conducted from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10, 2009. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.

British & Americans Resist Swine Flu Hype

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Are you planning on being immunized against the Swine Flu (H1N1)?

	CAN	USA	BRI
Yes	36%	26%	20%
No	39%	51%	50%
Not sure	24%	23%	30%

Source: Angus Reid Strategies
Methodology: Online interviews with 1,002 Canadian adults, 1,006 American adults, and 2,000 British adults, conducted from Oct. 22 to Oct. 26, 2009. Margins of error range from 2.2 per cent to 3.1 per cent.

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For 1st Time Voters Trust Republicans Over Democrats on all Top 10 Issues!

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Surveys of 1,000 Likely Voters
October 14-15 & 18-19, 2009

Issue	Democrats	Republicans
Health Care	40%	46%
Education	38%	43%
Social Security	37%	45%
Taxes	35%	50%
Economy	35%	49%
Abortion	35%	47%
Immigration	33%	40%
Nat'l Security	31%	54%
Iraq	31%	50%
Gov't Ethics	29%	33%

Source: Rasmussen Reports

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Florida: McCollum Leads Sink by 11 pts

McCollum and Rudy Giuliani munching. Image by Getty Images via Daylife

Survey of 1,000 Likely Voters
October 19, 2009

Election 2010: Florida Governor Race
Bill McCollum (R)	46%
Alex Sink (D)	35%
Some other candidate	5%
Not sure	15%

Source: Rasmussen Reports

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New Jersey: Christie Leads by 2

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Christie 41%
Corzine 39%
Chris Daggett 19%

Source: Survey USA

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Czech Republic: Support for Socialists Drops

What party list would you vote for in the next parliamentary election?

	Oct. 1	Sept. 1	Aug. 1
Civic Democratic Party (ODS)	30.7%	32.8%	31.4%
Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD)	27.6%	34.4%	34.8%
Tradition Responsibility Prosperity 09 (TOP 09)	13.2%	8.3%	6.5%
Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM)	12.5%	13.9%	11.9%
Christian and Democratic Union - Czech People’s Party (KDU-CSL)	6.8%	3.5%	7.8%
Green Party (SZ)	3.1%	2.4%	2.4%

Source: Median
Methodology: Interviews with 1,180 Czech adults, conducted from Sept. 2 to Oct. 1, 2009. No margin of error was provided.

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• Czechs to Seek Deal on EU Treaty (online.wsj.com)
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• Why the Czech Republic's Václav Klaus Is Happy to Defy Europe on Treaty (time.com)

Britain: Only 26% Approve of Gordon Brown

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Do you approve or disapprove of Gordon Brown’s performance as Prime Minister?

Approve	26%
Disapprove	66%
Not sure	8%

Do you approve or disapprove of David Cameron’s performance as Leader of the Opposition?

Approve	48%
Disapprove	39%
Not sure	13%

Do you approve or disapprove of Nick Clegg’s performance as leader of the Liberal Democrats?

Approve	40%
Disapprove	29%
Not sure	32%

Source: Angus Reid Strategies
Methodology: Online interviews with 2,077 British adults, conducted on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, 2009. Margin of error is 2.2 per cent.

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Florida: Rubio Gaining on Crist

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The most persistent rumor this week: Gov. Charlie Crist 44 percent Marco Rubio 30 percent in the race for U.S. Senate. The poll allegedly is the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s, but president Mark Wilson isn’t calling us back.

Is it true? We have no idea. But Rubio people have told us about it. Crist people have told us about it. And the accounts of the five people from both camps to whom we spoke differ by only a percentage point or two.

Source: The Miami Herald Blog

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Illinois: Former Obama Senate Seat May Go Republican

Illinois Survey of 500 Likely Voters
September 14, 2009

Kirk (R)	41%
Giannoulias (D)	41%
Other	4%
Not Sure	13%

Kirk (R)	43%
Jackson (D)	39%
Other	4%
Not Sure	13%

Kirk (R)	43%
Hoffman (D)	33%
Other	8%
Not Sure	16%

Source: Rasmussen Reports

Spain: People Demand Their Prostitution

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Would you support or oppose regularizing prostitution?

Support	76%
Oppose	17%

Source: Instituto Noxa / La Vanguardia
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 2,000 Spanish adults, conducted from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 2009. Margin of error is 2.24 per cent.

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• 70 men charged in Toronto prostitution sting (cbc.ca)

Canada: Conservative Lead Grows, Breaks 40% Mark

If a federal election were held tomorrow, which one of the following parties would you be most likely to support in your constituency?

	Oct. 14	Sept. 30	Sept. 24	Sept. 2
Conservative	41%	37%	37%	33%
Liberal	27%	27%	29%	32%
New Democratic Party	16%	17%	16%	19%
Bloc Québécois	8%	11%	9%	9%
Green	6%	6%	8%	7%
Other

Source: Angus Reid Strategies / Toronto Star
Methodology: Online interviews with 1,003 Canadian adults, conducted on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14, 2009. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.

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• PM sets byelections for next month (thestar.com)

2 New Jersey Papers That Endrosed Obama Endorse Christie!

Home News Tribune

"A vote for Chris Daggett is a vote for Jon Corzine," the editorial said. "Chris Christie should be the clear choice as the only candidate exhibiting the courage to meaningfully talk about what the state can't afford. He receives our endorsement."

Courier Post

"Earlier in the year Christie appeared a potential shoo-in for victory. He had built a reputation as a corruption-busting U.S. attorney, a resume that resonated with New Jerseyans terribly weary of dirty politicians in their midst. He also carried with him the promise of a cost-cutting Republican who could rein in the Trenton Democratic spending machine devouring the state.

"But that message has gotten lost. A few minor skeletons tumbled out of his closet — a poor driving record, an undisclosed loan to a co-worker. But the overriding negative perception of Christie is also entirely unfair, that he's a would-be tax cutter without a plan. Blame a poorly constructed campaign for that, not Christie.

"Fact is, Christie has offered many specific ideas on how to cut government spending, mirroring much of Gannett New Jersey's own 20-point plan to ease New Jersey's tax crush. Pension reforms, requirements for public employees to contribute more toward their benefits, a two-thirds legislative supermajority for all tax increases — they've all been proposed by Christie, along with many other initiatives."

Via PolitickerNJ

North Carolina: Obama Popularity Low

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as President?
Approve – 44%
Disapprove –53%
No opinion – 3%

Source: Civitas Institute

New Jersey: Corzine's Negative Ad Blitz Shrinks Christie Lead

Jon Corzine has spent over 3 times the amount of money as Christie, mostly on attack advertising. Also, third party candidate Chris Daggett seems to be siphoning off more votes from Christie than Corzine.

New Jersey Survey of 750 Likely Voters
October 5, 2009 Rasmussen Poll

2009 New Jersey Governor Race
Chris Christie (R)	47%
Jon Corzine (D)	44%
Chris Dagget (I)	6%
Not Sure	3%

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Louisiana: Republicans Have Lead Over Lap Dog Democrat

Louisiana Survey of 500 Likely Voters
October 5, 2009

2010 Louisiana Senate Race
David Vitter (R)	46%
Charlie Melancon (D)	36%
Some Other Candidate	5%
Not Sure	13%

2010 Louisiana Senate Race
Jay Dardenne (R)	46%
Charlie Melancon (D)	33%
Some Other Candidate	6%
Not Sure	15%

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How to Stay Cool on a Hot Day

1. Hold a cold beverage against your neck.
2. Wear cotton clothes.
3. Wear linen clothes.
4. Wear loose clothing.
5. Keep a misting bottle in the refrigerator and use it a lot throughout the day.
   
6. Wear light-colored clothes because they reflect light. Dark colors absorb light, and therefore heat.
7. If you live in an area with low humidity, you can stay cooler by wearing more clothing. This will block the sun's rays.
8. Stay in your basement or lowest level of your house since hot air rises and cool air sinks.
9. Keep your curtains or blinds closed during the daytime, especially the ones on the windows which get the most sunlight.
10. Turn off any electrical appliance you are not using.
11. Don't drink alcohol on a hot day.
12. Don't you go near that stove!
13. Enjoy some cold fruit.
    
14. Avoid caffeine.
15. Eat smaller, more frequent meals instead of three big meals.
    
16. Drink a lot of water.
17. Put cucumbers over your eyelids.
    
18. Smear some rubbing alcohol onto your skin.
19. During the hottest part of the day, go to the mall, book store, library, church or movie theater.
20. Plan your most difficult work or play for the early morning. late afternoon or early evening.
21. Do not spend any time on hot asphalt surfaces.
22. In the morning, shut your windows before you leave home to keep cooler night air in and hot day air out.
    
23. Soak a pair of socks in water and wear them.
    
24. Splash water on your face throughout the day and let it evaporate.
25. Run some cold water on your wrists or hold ice or a cold beverage against them.
    
26. Wear a water-soaked headband or wristbands.
27. Stay in your cool tub for a long, long time.
28. Wash your hair, no blow dryer.
29. Buy an air conditioner, maybe?