Antiwar Newswire

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230863&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who was criticized for vacationing in Florida as a blizzard pummeled the East Coast, defended his trip and praised his state for its response to the storm, which dumped nearly three feet of snow in some parts.

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230975&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK In better days, newly elected governors were welcomed into office with star-studded galas, serenades by rock bands, even an NFL stadium transformed into a winter wonderland. But with many now facing multibillion-dollar deficits and high unemployment, states' top bosses are toning it down. Way down.

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230861&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230839&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK PacWest Funding's CEO watched in late 2007 as rival mortgage brokerages, banks and collaborators collapsed under the weight of the declining housing market.

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230868&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A top ally of Ivory Coast's internationally recognized leader said Friday that the country is already in a "civil war situation," while the incumbent leader who refuses to step down after the disputed election accused world leaders of launching a coup to oust him.

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230817&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is unlikely to play against the Dallas Cowboys after he missed a second straight day of practice Friday.

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230815&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Jordan Hamilton hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points to help No. 13 Texas beat Coppin State 95-75 on Friday.

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230943&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Stocks ended a gut-wrenching 2010 quietly Friday. The major indexes were little changed and trading volume was at one of its lowest levels of the year as many traders took the day off.

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230813&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The first time Shane Niemeyer thought about Ironman triathlons, he had just tried to hang himself.

http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=89230810&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley says he has no knowledge of offensive coordinator Charlie Weis possibly taking a similar job with the University of Florida.