Santorum neologism spreads to Romney

20 December, 2018

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 A new website SpreadingRomney.com now appears prominently among Internet search results for Mitt Romney’s last name and defines romney as: “to defecate in terror”. Spreading Romney was inspired by the santorum neologism coined in advice columnist Dan Savage’s column Savage Love in response to comments made by former Pennsylvania Senator Rick […]

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Canterbury farmers to get aid because of snow

20 December, 2018

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 The New Zealand government officials have announced that it will give NZ$160,000 in aid to help farmers who were affected by the huge amounts of snow in Canterbury, New Zealand two weeks ago. The aid package will provide four regional offices for co-ordination, food supplies and ongoing support. The Federated Farmers […]

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Cleveland, Ohio clinic performs US’s first face transplant

19 December, 2018

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Thursday, December 18, 2008 A team of eight transplant surgeons in Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, led by reconstructive surgeon Dr. Maria Siemionow, age 58, have successfully performed the first almost total face transplant in the US, and the fourth globally, on a woman so horribly disfigured due to trauma, that cost her an eye. […]

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What To Look For When Seeking Proper Dental Care In Fairfield, Ct

19 December, 2018

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Get More Information Here: Love Sac Website byAlma Abell Most people are aware of the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth, as well as making regular trips to the dentist. However, not everyone knows how to find the right dentist for their dental care in Fairfield, CT. As you look for a dentist to […]

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Criminals kidnapping mother of soccer players, in Brazil

18 December, 2018

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Saturday, March 12, 2005 Brazil – The mother of Brazilian soccer player Luis Fabiano has been kidnapped. According to the television channel TV ESPN Brasil, the kidnapping occurred Friday, March 11, by morning in Ponte Preta district, Campinas, 83.5 km (52 mi) of São Paulo. The police are not giving too many details, and a great part […]

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Goat head delivered to Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts

17 December, 2018

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Friday, April 12, 2013 Wednesday at 2:30pm Chicago local time, a goat’s head was delivered for Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts at his office in Wrigley Field. The head was dropped off at Gate K by the unidentified male driver of a van, reportedly not by a member of the United States Postal Service. The […]

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Calpine declares bankruptcy, cites natural gas prices

17 December, 2018

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 Electrical power generator Calpine Corporation declared bankruptcy on Tuesday. The San Jose, California based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Federal Court, to facilitate debt restructuring and to allow for normal operations to continue. Calpine has obtained secured debtor-in-possession financing from Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse First Boston […]

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Europe hit by storms, 45 deaths reported

16 December, 2018

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Sunday, January 21, 2007 Europe has been hit by fierce wind and storms, with gusts over 150 kilometers per hour reported from the UK to Southern Germany. Most major motorways are blocked/shut due to lorries being overturned by the wind. Most European Airports, Train and Motorways have been affected. Amsterdam has been cut off, with […]

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Jamaica: Violence kills at least 30

16 December, 2018

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Authorities in Jamaica say that gunfights in the capital Kingston have left at least 30 people dead, as hundreds of troops and police search for an alleged drug kingpin wanted by the US. At least 25 people were injured as well. The violence has been triggered by the Jamaican government’s efforts […]

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Preparations for inaugural Bathurst International Motor Festival begin

16 December, 2018

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Wednesday, February 22, 2006 The Bathurst Regional Council has begun preparing the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit for the inaugural Bathurst International Motorsport Festival (BIMF) to be held between April 13 and 16, 2006. The Mount Panorama motor racing circuit is considered to be the home of motorsport in Australia. Council’s staff have been busy […]

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