Quick News: Pinterest

22/02/2012

So Pinterest Is A Woman’s World. Does That Matter? – NPR (blog)

Lakestar Media (blog)So Pinterest Is A Woman's World. Does That Matter?NPR (blog)by April Fehling A visit to the Pinterest homepage typically reveals images of makeup, women's fashions — and the occasional "pin" of Justin Bieber. A visit to the Pinterest homepage typically reveals images of makeup, women's fashions — and the …pins to projects: Pinterest in real lifeCNN'Pinterest' becomes newest social media crazeKPHO PhoenixIs Pinterest the new Facebook?Lakestar Media (blog)all 12 news articles »
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Why Pinterest isn’t just for girls – The Guardian

The GuardianWhy Pinterest isn't just for girlsThe GuardianWhen I suggested I should write about Pinterest, the technology editor chortled in return: "Everyone says It Is For Girls. You are a Girl. Therefore you are Perfect to do it." And that's pretty much the perception of Pinterest, the latest social media …New Site Sparking Brands' and Businesses' “Pinterest”Business InsiderBrands, get 'pinned' for profit with PinterestBizcommunity.comPinterest: Five Ways To Use The New Social Pinning SiteKVIA El PasoWall Street Journal (blog) -San Francisco Chronicle -Forbesall 76 news articles »
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Ann Romney joins Pinterest – Washington Post (blog)

New York MagazineAnn Romney joins PinterestWashington Post (blog)She is not yet following anyone (though we invite her to follow The Washington Post on Pinterest here). Zac Moffatt, the digital director for the Romney campaign, said Mrs. Romney is doing the “pinning” herself, with guidance from some other family …Ann Romney Blazes a Trail for Politics on PinterestThe AtlanticAnn Romney embraces PinterestCNN (blog)Ann Romney Is a Genius at PinterestNew York MagazineGawker -The Hill (blog)all 15 news articles »
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Quick News: Girl Scouts

22/02/2012

Lawmaker Calls Girl Scouts ‘Radicalized’ Group – WCVB-TV

TIMELawmaker Calls Girl Scouts 'Radicalized' GroupWCVB-TVBy the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — An Indiana lawmaker who opposes celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America says the group "sexualizes" young girls, promotes homosexuality and is a tactical arm of Planned Parenthood.Girl Scouts called 'radicalized' groupWDIV DetroitIndiana Lawmaker: Girl Scouts Are a 'Radicalized Organization'TIMEMorris stands by Girl Scouts criticismWANEIndianapolis Starall 225 news articles »
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Germantown Girl Scouts celebrate organizations 100th anniversary – Washington Post

The Herald-Times (subscription)Germantown Girl Scouts celebrate organizations 100th anniversaryWashington PostBut as her involvement in Girl Scouts of America grew, so did her confidence. From Daisy to Girl Scout, Kasinowski, 28, said she evolved into a leader. “People that meet me now, when I tell them [that I was shy], they don't believe me,” she said.READER CALLOUT: Help us celebrate the Girl Scouts' 100th anniversaryWicked LocalGirl Scouts celebrate 100th by doing community serviceThe Herald-Times (subscription)all 3 news articles »
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How Girl Scouts helped her ‘become person I am’ – Chicago Sun-Times

Plain DealerHow Girl Scouts helped her 'become person I am'Chicago Sun-TimesBY MAUDLYNE IHEJIRIKA Staff Reporter/mihejirika@suntimes.com February 21, 2012 7:58PM Barbara Wilbourne, a member of the first documented African American Girl Scouts troops in Savannah, GA (the birthplace of Girl Scouts) leads a 1940's Girl Scouts …Girl Scout pioneer recalls obstacles of segregation | The RepublicThe RepublicStacy A. Cordery's 'Juliette Gordon Low' tells how Girl Scouts founder was a …Plain DealerGirls Scouts give ADPS special flagAiken Standardall 7 news articles »
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Quick News: Franklin Graham

22/02/2012

Franklin Graham Questions Obama’s Christian Faith – ABC News (blog)

New York Daily NewsFranklin Graham Questions Obama's Christian FaithABC News (blog)Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham, questioned the president's religious faith today, saying he was unsure whether Obama was a Christian. “I think you have to ask President Obama,” Graham said when asked on MSNBC's “Morning Joe” whether …Rev. Graham: Obama seen as 'son of Islam'msnbc.comRev. Franklin Graham Questions Obama's, Romney's Christian FaithWall Street Journal (blog)Franklin Graham questions Obama's Christian beliefs, calls Santorum 'a man of …Washington Post (blog)New York Daily News -Politicoall 227 news articles »
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Briefing Bites: Franklin Graham, Gas Prices and Syrian Militarization – CNN (blog)

ABC NewsBriefing Bites: Franklin Graham, Gas Prices and Syrian MilitarizationCNN (blog)Franklin Graham questioned the president's commitment to Christianity, saying he "can't say categorically" that the president is not a Muslim. "Under Islamic law, Sharia law, Islam sees him as a son of Islam," Graham said. "Because his father was a …White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 21, 2012eNews Park Forestall 2,380 news articles »
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Franklin Graham Makes Controversial Remarks – WLOS

WLOSFranklin Graham Makes Controversial RemarksWLOSReverend Franklin Graham stirred controversy over his remarks about President Obama's faith after appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe". Graham says he has to take the President at his word that he's a Christian but would not say with certainty that he is …and more »
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Quick News: Chris Brown And Rihanna

22/02/2012

Hicks: Rihanna and Chris Brown appear on each other’s records – San Jose Mercury News

New York Daily NewsHicks: Rihanna and Chris Brown appear on each other's recordsSan Jose Mercury NewsBy Tony Hicks Nearly three years to the day after Brown assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna on the eve of the Grammy Awards, Brown, 22, and Rihanna, 24, were again spending time together on music's biggest night — and it was an unexpected …Chris Brown And Rihanna's 'Birthday Cake' Remix: A Lyrical BreakdownMTV.com (blog)Regarding this whole Chris Brown and Rihanna messThe Detroit News (blog)Rihanna and Chris Brown single has domestic violence experts and fans worriedNew York Daily NewsCBS News -Heeb Magazineall 1,232 news articles »
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Rihanna and Chris Brown really did collaborate; Bethenny Frankel reveals … – Washington Post (blog)

Fox NewsRihanna and Chris Brown really did collaborate; Bethenny Frankel reveals …Washington Post (blog)By Sarah Anne Hughes Rihanna. (Samir Hussein – GETTY IMAGES) Rihanna and Chris Brown have both released remixes of their songs, “Birthday Cake” and “Turn Up the Music” respectively, confirming that they did in fact collaborate.People: Chris Brown, Stephen Colbert, Bethenny Frankel, Judi Dench, Daniel …Pittsburgh Post Gazetteall 374 news articles »
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Chris Brown vs. CM Punk Twitter War – Rihanna Incident Mentioned in Punk’s New … – Gather Celebs News Channel

Bleacher ReportChris Brown vs. CM Punk Twitter War – Rihanna Incident Mentioned in Punk's New …Gather Celebs News ChannelThe Chris Brown and CM Punk Twitter war seems like it could be continuing on, thanks to recent tweets by Breezy talking about how he misses the "real wrestlers." He also listed off several of his favorite legends from WWE. Yesterday was Rihanna's …Chris Brown and CM Punk Twitter War Continues?Gather.comWWE Champion CM Punk Challenges Chris Brown to a Fight as Twitter Feud Heats UpBleacher ReportWWE Champ CM Punk — Chris Brown is Dead Wrong … I DON'T Use SteroidsTMZ.comTribute.ca -The Hollywood Gossip -mediabistro.comall 54 news articles »
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Quick News: George Washington

20/02/2012

No lie: It’s Washington’s Birthday, not Presidents Day – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesNo lie: It's Washington's Birthday, not Presidents DayLos Angeles TimesBy Steve Padilla Like George Washington, we cannot tell a lie, so we must share a brutal truth. This is not Presidents Day. Nor is it a national holiday designed to honor Abraham Lincoln along with Washington. On the federal calendar, at least, …Why you should stop calling today Presidents' Day (+video)Christian Science MonitorPresidents' Day History Lesson: Washington vs. LincolnPatch.comWolf: Washington Doesn't Get His Due In 'Presidents Day'Leesburg TodayJanesville Gazette (blog) -Washington Post (blog) -TheNewsTribune.comall 234 news articles »
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George Washington’s Ice Cream Recipe: First, Cut Ice From River – NPR (blog)

WTOPGeorge Washington's Ice Cream Recipe: First, Cut Ice From RiverNPR (blog)In fact, there would be none at all if we relied on the technique George Washington used at Mount Vernon, his Virginia estate that's perched on the banks of the Potomac River. His source of ice was the frozen river. Given the warm winter we've had here …George Washington is focus of discussionThe Star DemocratNo lie — being George Washington is toughWashington PostWhy We Honor George WashingtonCato @ LibertyWTOP -Patch.com -PotomacLocal.comall 17 news articles »
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History Detective Announces Discovery of Earliest George Washington Document – Sacramento Bee

History Detective Announces Discovery of Earliest George Washington DocumentSacramento Bee20, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — A detailed ink drawing of a clipper ship signed by George Washington has been discovered by Tom Lingenfelter of the Heritage Collectors' Society. One of America's most successful history detectives, who recently revealed …and more »
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Quick News: Ash Wednesday

20/02/2012

Faith could be on display — literally — at Ash Wednesday CNN debate – Washington Post (blog)

Faith could be on display — literally — at Ash Wednesday CNN debateWashington Post (blog)By Felicia Sonmez Viewers of this Wednesday's CNN presidential debate in Arizona could see the candidates' faith on display quite literally. That's because the debate takes place on Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Catholic holy season of Lent.and more »
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Ash Wednesday: on your head be it – Irish Times

Ash Wednesday: on your head be itIrish TimesSMALL PRINT: ON THE FIRST DAY of Lent, having ash on one's forehead used to be common in Ireland. But has Ash Wednesday's sacramental ritual depleted in popularity or are Catholics still marking themselves out in the act of repentance before God?Seton Catholic Central Students to Mark the Beginning of Lent on Ash WednesdayWBGHThe best thing a Catholic can do for Lent is to go to Mass every dayCatholic Herald Online (blog)When Does Lent Really Start?About – News & IssuesInquirer.netall 5 news articles »
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Fat Tuesday Feasting Makes Ash Wednesday Fasting Harder – Yahoo! Contributors Network

Toronto StarFat Tuesday Feasting Makes Ash Wednesday Fasting HarderYahoo! Contributors NetworkTake Fat Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras): it's a huge Catholic lollapalooza before the solemnity of Ash Wednesday and Lent. All good Catholics, it seems gear up for the penitential season by overdoing it in the party season. I have my doubts about the wisdom …Top 10 places to celebrate CarnivalIndependent OnlineHave a safe, legal Mardi GrasNews ChiefThis week: Oscars are next SundayDaily News Transcript9NEWS.com -Richmond Times Dispatchall 2,008 news articles »
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Quick News: Whitney Houston Funeral Video

19/02/2012

Whitney Houston remembered by friends, family at emotional funeral – Fox News

Fox NewsWhitney Houston remembered by friends, family at emotional funeralFox NewsNEWARK, NJ – Friends, family and familiar faces shared their memories for fallen music legend Whitney Houston on Saturday in Newark, NJ, in the church where she sang as a child. Houston's aunt, the 70s singing star Dionne Warwick, introduced guest …Much of Whitney Houston's invitation-only, star-studded funeral was a Detroit …Detroit Free PressWhitney Houston funeral: mourners pay tribute to legendary singer at Newark churchNew York Daily NewsWhitney Houston Funeral Service (Live Video)Wall Street Journal (blog)Washington Post (blog) -ABC Newsall 7,227 news articles »
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Whitney Houston’s voice soars at hometown funeral – The Daily Advertiser

WFMY News 2Whitney Houston's voice soars at hometown funeralThe Daily AdvertiserAP NEWARK, NJ — After all the testimonials from relatives and friends, the songs from legends and pop stars, the preaching and even laughter, the raw emotion of Whitney Houston's funeral came down to just one moment: The sound of her own voice.Triad Pastor Reacts To Houston FuneralWFMY News 2all 2 news articles »
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The Whitney Houston funeral: Watch streaming video beginning at noon ET – Washington Post (blog)

The Whitney Houston funeral: Watch streaming video beginning at noon ETWashington Post (blog)(Note: This post has been corrected to reflect that there will be televised coverage of the funeral.) You can watch the funeral below, beginning at noon Eastern. Meanwhile, we again encourage fans to share their favorite Houston music, …and more »
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