How Franken won Jul 2, 2009
CBS' Chip Reid and Helen Thomas double teamed Robert Gibbs today at the daily press briefing on the "tightly controlled" town hall meeting President Obama will hold on health care ... Helen Thomas accused the White House of "controlling the press." She said almost all White House/Obama events are "prepackaged." She accused the White House of not "having any answers.". (Harper's Magazine)
Cheney's defense of his co-presidency Jun 4, 2009
Cheney's defense of his co-presidency. Article:Cheney's defense of his co-presidency:/c/a/2009/06/02/ED7G17VEE8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Jun 4, 2009
Workers have right to expect secure PCs unless given notice. Wednesday, January 31, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
New Driver's License Pic? Don't Smile! Jun 4, 2009
New driver's license photo. Curb your enthusiasm. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Topless Coffee Shop Too Hot -- As In Arson Jun 4, 2009
Maine topless coffee shop gutted by overnight fire. Article:Maine topless coffee shop gutted by overnight fire:/n/a/2009/06/03/national/a060649D74. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Store Owner Gives Robber Bread And $40 Jun 4, 2009
Store owner gives would-be robber bread and $40. Article:Store owner gives would-be robber bread and $40:/n/a/2009/06/02/national/a132003D71. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene Jun 4, 2009
Robert Hurwitt, Kenneth Baker. Wednesday, June 3, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
`Making Money' worthy addition to con-men books Jun 4, 2009
Making Money' worthy addition to con-men books. Making Money' worthy addition to con-men books. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Comedy review: Imperfect parents share a laugh Jun 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The crowd at Cobb's Comedy Club on Monday night was markedly different than most. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Growing Up Dead' Jun 4, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009. The classic stereotype of a Deadhead is the aging burnout, the elder who assaults our senses with a salt-and-pepper ponytail and let-it-be optimism. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Radio Waves: Marty Lurie Jun 4, 2009
Baseball has been good to Marty Lurie. Article:Baseball has been good to Marty Lurie:/c/a/2009/05/29/PKHT17NGAE.DTL Article:Baseball has been good to Marty Lurie:/c/a/2009/05/29/PKHT17NGAE.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Starring Miami Jun 4, 2009
Miami is 1 of the characters on TV's 'Burn Notice. Article:Miami is 1 of the characters on TV's 'Burn Notice':/n/a/2009/06/03/entertainment/e084515D93. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Microsoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo Wii at E3 Jun 4, 2009
By DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer. Thursday, June 4, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
First lady says Sotomayor ready for high court Jun 4, 2009
Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Associated Press. Thursday, June 4, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
S.F. consultant gets 'greatest' White House job Jun 4, 2009
S.F. consultant gets 'greatest' White House job. Article:S.F. consultant gets 'greatest' White House job:/c/a/2009/06/03/BAOR17VNHP.DTL Article:S.F. consultant gets 'greatest' White House job:/c/a/2009/06/03/BAOR17VNHP.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Don Carlson turns yard into sculpture garden Jun 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Kids in strollers are mesmerized. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Governor urges fast action on budget cuts Jun 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009. (06-03) 04:00 PDT Sacramento. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Johnson at the height of his profession Jun 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009. (06-02) 22:14 PDT -- Had the Norse deity Thor grown his hair into a mullet, he might have looked something like Giants pitcher Randy Johnson. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Names & Faces Jun 4, 2009
Article:Names :/c/a/2009/06/03/SPEE180G09. DTL Article:Names :/c/a/2009/06/03/SPEE180G09. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Relishing The Ride Jun 4, 2009
BELMONT STAKES / Trainer Woolley enjoying the ride. Article:BELMONT STAKES / Trainer Woolley enjoying the ride:/c/a/2009/06/03/SPO217USQ2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
League, union begin talks Jun 4, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009. The NFL and its players' union opened talks Wednesday in a bid to avoid a work stoppage in 2011, when the current labor contract expires. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Studio featured on 'Queer Eye' ready to sell its shares Jun 4, 2009
Article:Firm has designs on an IPO / Studio featured on 'Queer :/c/a/2004/03/25/BUG0A5QO1C1. DTL Article:Firm has designs on an IPO / Studio featured on 'Queer :/c/a/2004/03/25/BUG0A5QO1C1. (Yahoo News -- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)
Justice Dept. looks at high-tech firms' hiring Jun 4, 2009
Justice Dept. looks at high-tech firms' hiring. Article:Justice Dept. looks at high-tech firms' hiring:/c/a/2009/06/03/BUH9180EIT.DTL Article:Justice Dept. looks at high-tech firms' hiring:/c/a/2009/06/03/BUH9180EIT.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sony Takes Aim At Wii Jun 4, 2009
Now it's Sony taking aim at Wii. Article:Now it's Sony taking aim at Wii:/c/a/2009/06/02/BUAV17VNP7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Judge: Media coverage depends on public access Jun 4, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009. (06-03) 15:37 PDT SAN FRANCISCO. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Nationwide, public defender offices are in crisis Jun 4, 2009
By DEBORAH HASTINGS, AP National Writer. Wednesday, June 3, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Oakland council votes to proceed on ID cards Jun 4, 2009
Matthai Kuruvila, Chronicle Staff Writer. Thursday, June 4, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
First lady cites Sotomayor's example to graduates Jun 4, 2009
First lady cites Sotomayor's example to graduates. Article:First lady cites Sotomayor's example to graduates:/n/a/2009/06/03/national/w113038D72. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Cheney rages in retirement May 30, 2009
Helen Thomas has covered the White House since 1961. Reader Comments. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Spidey guy Raimi says `Dark Knight' has upped ante May 28, 2009
By DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer. Thursday, May 28, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk May 28, 2009
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Prop. 8 stands; more ballot battles ahead May 28, 2009
8 stands; more ballot battles ahead. 8 stands; more ballot battles ahead:/c/a/2009/05/26/BAE017PTAD.DTL Article:Prop. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lakers Come Up Big May 28, 2009
Lakers dominate 4th to take Game 5 from Nuggets. Article:Lakers dominate 4th to take Game 5 from Nuggets:/n/a/2009/05/26/sports/s173307D62. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Read Hannity's America May 23, 2009
We bring you a special edition of Liberal Translation featuring "minister of spin" Robert Gibbs and veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas ... HELEN THOMAS, UPI: Is the president afraid to take on the NRA in terms of assault weapons and all the other things, gun shows and so forth ... You know, I never thought I'd come down on Helen Thomas' side of an argument, but if she's taking on Robert Gibbs, I'm right there behind her. (Fox News)
Washington Semester At American Uni... May 21, 2009
While there are lecture based classes, more often than not classes consist of a question and answer period with a professional relevant from your field, whether it is legendary journalist Helen Thomas or a former FBI agent. These sessions with guest speakers allow you to hear from experts in your chosen field who can give you first hand experience and advice about what it's like in the "real world.". (Suite101.com)
Questioning Terrorists -- With Compassion May 8, 2009
Paste on the terrorist's prison cell ceiling a Photoshopped picture of Helen Thomas in a thong bikini. Tell him that Cat Stevens has returned to Christianity and that Flavor Flav has become a Muslim. (Human Events Online)
Robin sets up near White House press room Apr 28, 2009
Helen Thomas, the veteran White House reporter, likes to tell the presidents she covers, "You guys come and go. We stay.". So, it would seem, do the robins. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb says journalists have the thinnest skin of anyone... Mar 26, 2009
", that's a seminar caller. It's usually a person with too much time on their hands (liberal college student out to "change the world" or a government-dependent retiree in Florida) trained by a liberal group like ACORN or a union as to what to read on their phone call. Party: Republican Reply #5 Date: Mar. 25, 2009 - 10:10 AM EST Hey, whatever blows your dress up dude. To each his own.Atlas Shrugged Party: Independent Reply #6 Date: Mar. 25, 2009 - 10:15 AM EST Washington Journal is the best... (The Drudge Report)
Obama skips major papers: No NYT, WASHPOST, WSJ, USATODAY... Mar 25, 2009
Did that guy Helen Thomas finally die ... I wonder if they remembered to wake up Helen Thomas ... helen thomas snoozing at min 1:14. (The Drudge Report)
Pesky Constitution gets in politics’ way again Mar 25, 2009
Someone please take Helen Thomas pulse. Geeze. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Six weeks to decide if a life of punting can pay Mar 13, 2009
"That's the big thing about racing. It's like a great old-fashioned mystery novel, a whodunit you can't put down because the twists and turns of the tale are so good. Just when you think you know where the plot's going, another drama, perhaps the proverbial sucker punch, takes you by surprise. Completely. Again. When it comes to punting, a fortune can change in the blink of an eye, often when you least expect it. When you are going so badly you've accepted that things will never turn around and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Favorite Movies, Least Favorite Awards Show Mar 3, 2009
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
Health care key to economic recovery Feb 27, 2009
Secondly, Obama, in his recent televised press conference, talked around his "answer" to Helen Thomas when she asked him if he knew of any country in the Middle East that had nuclear weapons. Why didn't he just respond, "Israel, of course". (NJ.com -- Times)
Queen Of N.Y. Tabloid Gossip Gets Ax Feb 26, 2009
send her to DC and she can become the second Helen Thomas. The reality is that she is way overpaid. (CBS News)
Read the 'News Watch' transcript Feb 17, 2009
Helen Thomas was the only one he recognized because she was sitting right there in the front. But they're not going go for this for very long.. (Fox News)
Another Obama nominee withdraws Feb 13, 2009
Jay, I remember David Gregory and Helen Thomas asking Bush more questions than anyone. Are you saying Bush specifically selected those pinkos to ask him questions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama in Prime Time: 7 Questions Left on Cutting Room Floor Feb 13, 2009
Lefty radio talk show host Ed Schultz -- who once called Republican presidential candidate John McCain a "warmonger" -- sat in the front row, appropriately next to "reporter" Helen Thomas. Thomas used to attack then-President Bush with her statements masquerading as questions. (Townhall.com)
Schultz: 'I have earned that seat'... Feb 11, 2009
Michael Calderone's Blog: Schultz: 'I have earned that seat' - Politico. town hall meetings aren't staged with a bunch of Bush loyalists. (The Drudge Report)
Liberal radio host snags front row seat at press conference... Feb 10, 2009
Michael Calderone's Blog: Schultz gets front row seat - Politico. The drolls will all blindly follow and approve. (The Drudge Report)
Obama's Partisan Press Conference Feb 10, 2009
And, oh yes, after years of being overlooked and ignored by George W. Bush, press room "grande dame" Helen Thomas was in her signature front-row seat and called upon by Barack Obama. "My inaugural moment," is what Obama dubbed being questioned for the first time by the 88-year-old Thomas. (Human Events Online)
An investigation into everything Bush? Not a good idea Feb 10, 2009
I also wish he had been more polite to Helen Thomas. By Midori. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)