* Thousands protest US beef imports Nov 15, 2009
Wearing headbands with the words no to poisonous beef and no to deception, thousands of people took to the streets of Taipei yesterday afternoon to voice their opposition to the governments decision to lift a ban on US bone-in beef and beef organs, and urge the government to renegotiate the agreement. Demonstrators from all over the country started to gather at the assembly point near Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT station hours before the official start of the march. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Woman Accused Of Faking Breast Cancer For Implants Nov 14, 2009
The Waco Tribune-Herald reports that Lathern is charged with theft by deception. Sheriff's officials and Lathern's attorney didn't immediately return phone calls from The Associated Press. (W-USA News, DC)
P.C. Can Kill Nov 14, 2009
William for all your preaching about tolerance I see a lot of intolerance in you post claiming lies and deception by Rich Tucker. Im a tolerant guy up to a point, but when that point is reached forget it. (Townhall.com)
Ethiopia: West Oppresses Ethiopia Through Zenawi Support Nov 14, 2009
For the past two decades, Western governments have been confounded, hoodwinked, bamboozled, bluffed, duped, manipulated, seduced, beguiled, flimflammed and sandbagged by a master of deception into believing that there is 'no alternative in the opposition. But the canard of 'no alternative in the opposition' could mask something more sinisterly selfish. (allAfrica.com)
MSU adds seven signees to cap fall class Nov 14, 2009
COACH BUTCH THOMPSON ON REA: "Wes had the opportunity to play multiple sports at the SEC level and decided early in the process that he wanted to play baseball at Mississippi State. He is as physical as you will see at the plate and on the mound and has a power arm and competitive slider. His frame definitely offers deception and a different look for our pitching staff. Wes also possesses an infectious personality that will have a positive influence on the team.". SS * 6-0 * 180 * R/R * Flowood,... (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alice in Imposterland Nov 13, 2009
For that kind of deception Proff,the key is just not to give away the goods in 3 weeks or 2 motnhs etc. have some real discretion in opening those leggs ladies coz anybody can be this or that(lying). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Managing your nerd Nov 13, 2009
" When does this happen? ON Eileen wrote: Most non-nerds who know me think I'm a total nerd, and superficially, I am. I work in IT and software development, I'm on the computer almost all the time outside of work, I wear glasses, and I come across as socially awkward and aloof. But after reading this article, it seems like I'm not really a nerd, at least according to this definition. Mainly, I don't think of the world as a knowable system, and until recently I hardly ever had projects. My "cave"... (Harper's Magazine)
Will Hannity cop to video deception? Nov 12, 2009
Will Hannity cop to video deception ... Will Hannity cop to video deception ... On last night s show, Jon Stewart caught Fox News agitator Sean Hannity in a blatant deception. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lou Dobbs Resigns from CNN Nov 12, 2009
haven't you even seen my show"???..... ....and my personal favorite: "You kids get off'a my lawn, carnsarndit"!!! by troopf4 November 12, 2009 1:32 AM EST Oh please.. How do you feel about illegal aliens or can you answer a direct question? Try to contribute some substance to this blog. by dude1961-2009 November 12, 2009 12:14 AM EST FANTASITIC NEWS - another nail in the coffin of the Biased Mainstream Media.CNN played a major role in the TOTAL DECEPTION of their viewers during the election and... (CBS News)
Joe Jackson to Inherit Nothing From Son Nov 12, 2009
Child molesters are masters of secrecy and deception. They are extremely good at keeping the children quiet and their secret safe. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Tasty Pork Dishes for Your Table Nov 12, 2009
Cut four 8" pieces of butchers twine and tie the bacon wrapped tuna in four places making sure that the ties are spaced evenly. After the tuna is tied, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate and keep well chilled. In a large saut pan, heat butter to a foam and cook shallots until translucent. Add chanterelles and cook 5-7 minutes. Add wine and deglaze pan. Add sherry vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and slightly cool. Place in a food processor bowl and pulse until... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Prison barber charged with $6K haircut scam in Pa. Nov 12, 2009
The 52-year-old barber was charged Tuesday with theft by deception and tampering with public records. Investigators say he turned in falsified haircut sign-in sheets that cost the county $5,982 over a two-year period. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Dark clouds on a clear day Nov 12, 2009
Taurus: Because of the day's planetary influence care should be taken in deals, negotiations and discussions so that you do not fall victim of any deception or misunderstanding ... Aries: If it's possible put off negotiations and/or important decisions today - you may not be the one confused, but there is certainly a possibility of confusion and perhaps a little deception today in many situations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Shanna Moakler Returns to Miss USA Nov 12, 2009
Moakler insisted it wasn't Prejean's opinion or the photos that ultimately made her resign from something she loved to do, but it was her deception and non-disclosure. "Well the thing for me, like I said before, it was never about her opinion," Moakler said. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
The Myth of the Moderate Democrat Nov 11, 2009
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
Iran Accuses 3 U.S. Hikers of Espionage Nov 10, 2009
" Clinton, who met last week with the detained hikers' families at the State Department, said the U.S. would continue to make that case through the Swiss channels who represent U.S. interests in Tehran. The timing of the announcement from Tehran raised the possibility that Iran was using the case to pressure the United States amid the negotiations over its nuclear program. Iran is also holding another American, academic Kian Tajbakhsh, who was arrested amid Iran's postelection turmoil and was... (CBS News -- World)
Jihadists in the Military Nov 10, 2009
Nidal Malik Hasan -- will cure our self-deception. Sun Tzu famously wrote that all war is deception. (Townhall.com)
Government won't tell truth about health care Nov 10, 2009
The deception, of course, lies in what we will be forced to sacrifice so that Team Obama can give us what we are allowed to have smart, aren't they. The problem with their strategy, however, is that it presumes those required to "pay" will do so without the expectation of just compensation. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
PM can save his voice next time - that poll slide was a rough 'un Nov 9, 2009
You and your government will pay for your deception. Rudd's personal popularity will not save your government. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The man who sold the war Nov 7, 2009
And part of it was a deliberate deception on the part of the Germans that I think backfired, in which they claimed that Curveball did not speak English and that he hated Americans. In fact, he spoke much better English than he spoke German, and according to his mother, at least, what Curveball essentially said was that he loved America and he wanted to move here. (Salon)
Ft. Hood Rampage: Why? Nov 7, 2009
On this issue of the jobs bill, it really is interesting, isn't it, that if you look at all these reports that coming out right now, and there are numerous of them from around the states, I don't know if I'd use the word "lie," but there is certainly a deception that is going on here which this bill ... I'm not going to be as nice as you are and say tonight -- maybe it because it's on the heels of hearing these 12 people gunned down in Fort Hood, but using nice words like "deception" instead of... (Fox News)
Despite 7-1 record, Vikings tickets remain Nov 6, 2009
The league said its investigation found no deception or wrongdoing on the part of the Vikings and that the team wont be subject to discipline from the league for its lack of reporting the Tahi situation in its injury report. When the Vikings play Seattle the Sunday before Thanksgiving, they wont have to worry about running back. (VikingUpdate.com)
Conservation Contest: Race is on to trim those energy bills Nov 4, 2009
luke the drifter wrote on Nov 3, 2009 9:55 AM:" This is ridiculous, the PUD & BPA talk about having us conserve energy like they care about being green. Does it make sense to you? Do you think an organization that exists to sell power would want you to reduce your usage? They do, but not in the way they deceive you into believing. They want you to use less power so they can sell it at a much higher rate in California. Pretty simple, but marketed in a veil of deception. ". SM wrote on Nov 3, 2009... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Has Indie Become Mainstream? Nov 4, 2009
Theres no attempt at deception here, but its interesting to observe how the big publishers are trying to hijack the indie vibe. Another big publisher trying to cash in on the indie scene is LucasArts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Offshore Wind Could Surge Nov 4, 2009
Offshore wind may surge, but it may ride the red tide of outright deception by advocates such as Willett Kempton. who addressed the environment and energy committee today and claimed that wind's intermittency was a) like a light bulb - either on or off, b) that the switch is "on" 85% of the time in his pet areas of the Atlantic (implying an 85% annual capacity factor), and c) thatwind's intermittency is much like the possibility a base load coal plant will go down unscheduled, which he claims... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Wednesday, November 4 Nov 3, 2009
The character of Wood is central to the drama and David Lyons makes a fair fist of the role, leaving traces of oily doubt everywhere he goes as he spins his fabricated web of self-deluded deception. The drama does plod a bit, spending the first 45 minutes labouring Wood's convoluted tale, but it picks up considerably in the second half. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Democratic Deficit Duplicity Nov 3, 2009
We've seen this pattern of deception before. Democrats railed against President George W. Bush's deficits as if they would have curbed federal spending if they had been in power. (Townhall.com)
Obama Tells Karzai: Time for a New Chapter Nov 3, 2009
unbelievable deception of the worse kind ... That statement is just self-deception. (CBS News)
Healthful food: Alpha to omega Nov 3, 2009
The group says the regulation of omega-3s that has been adopted so far has no foundation in science, will legalise the deception of consumers and will make public health worse. The problem, in the group s view, is that companies are now allowed to claim that a product is rich in omega-3s irrespective of whether these are long-chain or short-chain molecules. (The Economist)
Security Measures Lead To False Sense Of Security: Scientists Dispute Use Of National Security Tools Nov 3, 2009
And this supposed relationship between stress and deception has been debated in science for years. In all, the use of these tools results in a false sense of security. (Science Daily)
The Science of Magic: Not Just Hocus-Pocus Nov 2, 2009
"The core of a successful trick is an interesting and beautiful idea," he said, "that taps into something that you would like to have happen. One of the things we do in our live show is I squeeze handfuls of water and they turn into cascades of money. That's an interesting and beautiful idea. "The deception is really secondary," Teller said. "The idea is first, because the idea needs to capture your imagination. " "Magic does something really that no other kind of performing art can do, and that... (CBS News)
Hideo Kojima and Metal Gear Solid 4 Nov 2, 2009
It can be played both Rambo-style, with guns blazing, or like a typical spy game, with plenty of sneaking and deception. Opening the gameplay style opened the door to new fans, while still appeasing the old, but not all are pleased with the new take on the Metal Gear series. (Suite101.com)
Ignorance is no excuse Nov 1, 2009
Donald Rumsfeld, the US defence secretary, took this to absurd extremes this weekend, claiming that Saddam tricked the US into war with his "deception and defiance". "It was his choice," says Rumsfeld. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
When the CIA tried its hand at magic Nov 1, 2009
His text, which was originally supposed to have been destroyed, has now been recovered, declassified, and reprinted as The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception ... At the time, so was every other form of deception. (Boston Globe)
Women beaten for not wearing socks Nov 1, 2009
The militants believe the female undergarments are a deception to men. Share this on. (CNN -- World)
Artist’s ICA installation aims to capture the chaos of war Nov 1, 2009
Anthony is the author of a new book, Mass Casualties: A Young Medic s True Story Of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq. He had heard about the project and got in touch with Wodiczko himself. (Boston Globe)
The Public Option Is Not an Option Oct 30, 2009
You might expect grand artists of deception just to silently dismiss such claims from critics or, at most, to summarily deny them ... Obama and his minions are indeed conspiring to foist socialized medicine on this nation through whatever means necessary -- including outright deception over the nature and purpose of the so-called public option ... But before presenting proof of that, let me pose a few questions bearing on the likelihood Obama would be involved in such a deception in pursuit of... (Townhall.com)
Sunday TV: Wuthering Heights Oct 30, 2009
Sunday Arts: Motel Deception ... One can be forgiven when raising an eyebrow at anything that bills itself as "immersive", combining "TV, dance and an interactive web-site experience", and this is indeed how Motel Deception bills itself ... The idea is to screen a six-minute documentary today on the making of a four-minute video of a dance work, Motel Deception. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth... Oct 30, 2009
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth - Americas, World - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (The Drudge Report)
U.S. Approves Visa for Indian Scientist Oct 30, 2009
State Department officials said yesterday that the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi has granted a visa to a prominent Indian scientist who said he was accused of deception and potential links to chemical weapons production when he applied to a U.S. consulate. Goverdhan Mehta said he was told two weeks ago that his visa had been "refused" and that his expertise in chemistry could be a threat to U.S. national security. (Yahoo News -- Biological and Chemical Weapons)
Neuroscience: Shooting pain Oct 29, 2009
Mackey thinks that pain could be a useful proving ground for fMRI. Unlike hard-to-define cognitive or emotional states say, deception, jealousy or anger pain can be elicited in a controlled way at specific levels, is highly repeatable and leads to a common response: it hurts. The intensity of the pain experienced varies from person to person, but can be ranked on a scale. (Scientific American)
Now's the Time to Stop the Abomination of Obamacare Oct 28, 2009
The media campaigns of todays slick-talking politicians harken back to the entertaining road shows where deceiving people and leaving before the deception became obvious was an effective way to fleece the public ... However, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shot down that deception; CBOs estimate was that when fully implemented, the proposed plan counting both the number who would gain insurance less the number who would lose coverage through their employer would only increase... (Townhall.com)
Lieberman wont allow Senate vote on public option Oct 28, 2009
Anyone who believes that **a Public Option / Government Option will offer coverage to those who do not have it while not diminishing the coverage or care of those already receiving it at a lower cost while keeping the availability of service at or above the current market** is naive, at best (if not party to what is an intended deception) ... There have been so many deceptions about cost in the various iterations of this bill that no one really has any idea what it will cost other than a lot... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lafitte police officer arrested for simple burglary Oct 28, 2009
Molinario denied the accusation, but showed signs of deception during a polygraph examination, Normand said. Molinario is now in the Jefferson Parish correctional center. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Two views: Is the White House justified in its Fox News criticism? Oct 27, 2009
Fair and balanced is an open deception, like professional wrestling. Fox News is still legitimate media, however colored. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bloggers' challenge: What questions do you have for local election candidates? Oct 27, 2009
3arwax wrote on Oct 25, 2009 7:44 PM:" Jazz,First of all, one misdeed does not justify another.Secondly, I am very involved in this campaign and am not aware of any taking of signs/literature. I am aware of the Mayors brother putting signs on property of those who do not want it and then getting upset with those people when the take the signs down. I am also aware of many of the mayors signs violating sign ordinances, too close to an intersection.Do you have proof that these candidates approved... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The fallacy of 'democracy' Oct 27, 2009
Using such deception de facto admits the error of their position. They believe ours is a secular government, meaning "godless" (alternative No. 1). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ignorance is no excuse Oct 26, 2009
Donald Rumsfeld, the US defence secretary, took this to absurd extremes this weekend, claiming that Saddam tricked the US into war with his "deception and defiance". "It was his choice," says Rumsfeld. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Fresh suspicion over Storm Oct 26, 2009
I think there was a lot of deception in terms of what they were saying to investors,'' he said. Successfully arguing Storm was an unregistered MIS would rely on Storm playing a role as an "operator" raising money for an unregistered scheme. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The BNP's constituency can't be dismissed Oct 26, 2009
With the revelation this week of the Great Deception engineered by Straw and Blair to increase the number of immigrants and trash anyone who questioned the policy British politics has taken a new turn. Never mind the fact that Blair/ Straw acted deceitfully and in a conspiratorial way to force through an unpopular policy in their own political interest (immigrants tend to figures vote Labour) we now have evidence that the general misgivings about immigration muttered throughout the land and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
IAEA inspectors to visit new nuclear site Oct 25, 2009
Leaders of the United States, France and Britain have condemned Iran's alleged deception to the international community involving covert activities in the new underground nuclear site. At a meeting between Iran and top envoys from the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany in Geneva, Switzerland, on Oct. 1, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili promised that Tehran would soon open the facility near Qom to UN inspectors. (Xinhuanet, China)
Breaking News: Sarah Palin Supports ACORN Refunding Oct 25, 2009
After lending your name, Mrs. Palin, to ACORN for say, uh, 60 days or so, you could then say you were just BSing everyone to get the tools on the left to finally do the job these limp noodles are supposed to be doing: namely getting to the bottom of ACORNs odious, braying deception. This past Wednesday at the National Press Club, Andrew Breitbart, Hannah Giles and James OKeefe once again released more ACORN footage that showed Bertha and her buddies to be lying through their... (Townhall.com)
* Ma hands Siew one more chief architect job Oct 25, 2009
Using the EU as an example to excuse shackling Taiwans economy to Chinas is nothing but an act of deception ... Using the EU as an example to excuse shackling Taiwans economy to Chinas is nothing but an act of deception, both to oneself but also to the public at large. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
War On Fox Alters Checks And Balances Oct 24, 2009
Obama is a master of deception. Nothing he says is what will happen. (Investors Business Daily)
Phishers Dangle Some Brand-New Bait Oct 24, 2009
Often the deception involves using e-mail sent from a trusted address. Originally, phishing applied to the banking and payment industry only, but now it also covers theft of log-in credentials to games, and personal passwords to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Playpower, Inc. exiting Farmington Oct 24, 2009
BTW;a definition: "Sockpuppet"A sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception within an online community. In its earliest usage, a sockpuppet was a false identity through which a member of an Internet community speaks with or about himself or herself, pretending to be a different person,[1] like a ventriloquist manipulating a hand puppet. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Conman accused cries over abuse Oct 22, 2009
Page last updated at 16:39 GMT, Wednesday, 21 October 2009 17:39 UK. Paul Bint, left, is accused of posing as Keir Starmer QC. (BBC News -- UK)
Swine Flu Cases Overestimated? Oct 22, 2009
The governments deception at trying to ram this down our throats and the news medias compliance. There have been two cases of "swine flu" reported by the news media here in Baltimore. (CBS News)
They want government takeover of health care Oct 22, 2009
In his latest scheme, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid used outright deception and trickery to force this Washington takeover through Congress. One area of his deception is the so-called doc fix, which would increase Medicare payments to doctors. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Pete Carroll-Mike Riley Press Conference Quotes Oct 21, 2009
And that was a deception play based on substitutions, and they let that one go. So I don't know. (Usctrojans.com)
Poll: 7 of 10 MI voters don't plan swine flu shot Oct 21, 2009
Ladies & Gentlemen, as for me, I believe this "swine flue" thing is a big deception for self interest. I Will Not Get This Shot. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
LETTER: Nobel Peace Prize is for the 'preceding' year Oct 19, 2009
Change and deception is what we got, and the shadow government with the Czars ... America, why all the deceptions and secrets. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Medical school clears Kuklo of false-data charge Oct 19, 2009
The New York Times reported that Kuklo asserted he had only included the doctors names as a courtesy, but the committee determined that his forgeries suggested an intentional deception. . (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Obama: Health Industry Deceiving Consumers Oct 18, 2009
There are those who will stand up for the health insurance industry even in the face of this obvious health insurance industry deception. The health insurance industry willfully released a flawed report intended to misinform Americans. (CBS News)
Morning after: Balloon boy gets sick twice on TV Oct 18, 2009
Alderden said investigators, trained to look at body language and verbal communication for signs of deception, were at the Heene home during the whole ordeal and believe they were telling the truth. Despite that, he said investigators would re-interview the family because of the comment. (Havre Daily News, MT)
