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Blind man sees again

post from AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth on 04 July 2009 11:41:00 PM. © AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth

This is an amazing story, assuming this is not one of those crazy stories from the British press. It's being carried by both Sky and The Telegraph so far as well as the tabloid outlets so it looks like it's for real. Telegraph:

Mr Liu is a corneal specialist and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based at Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton. He is also President of the British Society for Refractive Surgery.

The procedure began when one of Mr Jones' canine teeth was removed and converted into a holder for a special optical lens by drilling a hole in it.

The tooth was then inserted into his cheek for three months to enable it to grow new tissue and blood vessels.

Then finally came the delicate operation to insert the tooth, complete with the fitted lens into Mr Jones' right eyeball.

Within two weeks of the final operation to implant the tooth in his eyeball his sight returned and he was told he had almost perfect vision in his right eye.

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Overnight Caption Contest

post from Docudharma - Front Page on 04 July 2009 11:34:38 PM. © Docudharma - Front Page

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Overnight Caption Contest (new)

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Palin hits back at media and Obama

post from DemConWatch on 04 July 2009 11:31:36 PM. © DemConWatch

Soon to be former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has chosen Facebook to respond to the criticism of her announcement yesterday. Here are some excerpts, the full response is after the break:

Yesterday, my family and I announced a decision that is in Alaska’s best interest and it always feels good to do what is right. We have accomplished more during this one term than most governors do in two.
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We have accomplished so much and there’s much more to do, but my family and I determined after prayerful consideration that sacrificing my title helps Alaska most. And once I decided not to run for re-election, my decision was that much easier – I’ve never been one to waste time or resources.
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The response in the main stream media has been most predictable, ironic, and as always, detached from the lives of ordinary Americans who are sick of the “politics of personal destruction”. How sad that Washington and the media will never understand; it’s about country. And though it's honorable for countless others to leave their positions for a higher calling and without finishing a term, of course we know by now, for some reason a different standard applies for the decisions I make.

Bolding is ours. Just gotta love the not too subtle dig at Obama in the last sentence. Does Gov. Palin not understand that there is a bit of a difference between resigning a Senate seat to, well, become President, and resigning a Governorship to become, well, give me a second, I'll think of it, oh yeah, we actually have no idea what Palin is doing next, as she didn't bother to tell us.

Full Facebook entry after the break.

On this Independence Day, I am so very proud of all those who have chosen to serve our great nation and I honor their selflessness and the sacrifices of their families, too.

If I may, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the last 24 hours and share my thoughts with you.

First, I want to thank you for your support and hard work on the values we share. Those values led me to the decision my family and I made. Yesterday, my family and I announced a decision that is in Alaska’s best interest and it always feels good to do what is right. We have accomplished more during this one term than most governors do in two – and I am proud of the great team that helped to build these wonderful successes. Energy independence and national security, fiscal restraint, smaller government, and local control have been my priorities and will remain my priorities.

For months now, I have consulted with friends and family, and with the Lieutenant Governor, about what is best for our wonderful state. I even made a few administrative changes over that course in time in preparation for yesterday. We have accomplished so much and there’s much more to do, but my family and I determined after prayerful consideration that sacrificing my title helps Alaska most. And once I decided not to run for re-election, my decision was that much easier – I’ve never been one to waste time or resources. Those who know me know this is the right decision and obvious decision at that, including Senator John McCain. I thank him for his kind, insightful comments.

The response in the main stream media has been most predictable, ironic, and as always, detached from the lives of ordinary Americans who are sick of the “politics of personal destruction”. How sad that Washington and the media will never understand; it’s about country. And though it's honorable for countless others to leave their positions for a higher calling and without finishing a term, of course we know by now, for some reason a different standard applies for the decisions I make. But every American understands what it takes to make a decision because it’s right for all, including your family.

I shared with you yesterday my heartfelt and candid reasons for this change; I’ve never thought I needed a title before one’s name to forge progress in America. I am now looking ahead and how we can advance this country together with our values of less government intervention, greater energy independence, stronger national security, and much-needed fiscal restraint. I hope you will join me. Now is the time to rebuild and help our nation achieve greatness!

God bless you! And I look forward to making a difference – with you!

Sarah

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Open Thread

post from Crooks and Liars on 04 July 2009 11:30:44 PM. © Crooks and Liars

CNN didn't get your memo, Governor. [h/t Heather for the screen grab]

Open Thread below...

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Shut up, Mark Sanford!

post from Daily Kos on 04 July 2009 11:16:06 PM. © Daily Kos

Jon Stewart explains that the media firestorm caused by Michael Jackson's death was God's gift to Mark Sanford...so why didn't he take advantage of it and shut the heck up?

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Late Night: Freaks and Laughing in Wasilla

post from Firedoglake on 04 July 2009 11:07:02 PM. © Firedoglake

Scott has a pretty good rundown of just who exactly constitutes the Palin Hating Left that we've been hearing about so much lately. Every wingnut is an amateur anthropologist; they spend far more time blathering on about Scientific Theories about what[...]

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