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    Community Notes  Nov 14, 2009
    The Ladd Library will host storyteller Helen Thomas and hold a book and angel sale. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the American Legion. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Attacking Fox News  Oct 27, 2009
    " I mean, even the president seems to be endorsing the anti-Fox strategy. ELLEN RATNER, TALK RADIO NEWS BUREAU CHIEF: I'm a liberal. I've been in favor of President Obama, but I've got to tell you, it's outrageous. And as a member of the White House Press Corps, it's a matter of who they let into the morning gaggle, who they let into briefings. I've never seen anything like it. I bashed the Bushes every day on Fox News. (LAUGHTER) And, you know what, they were kind to me, let me into everything... (Fox News)

    Opinion: 5 lessons for Obama  Oct 26, 2009
    By Helen Thomas and Craig Crawford, Special to CNN. Editor's note: Columnist and author Helen Thomas, 89, was a United Press International correspondent for 57 years and covered every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy ... "Helen Thomas led the charge," Stephanopoulos wrote. (CNN)

    Finally, tides fight against moon  Oct 26, 2009
    Liberal columnist Helen Thomas and New York Times media writer David Carr have both cautioned the White House to back off. They're not alone. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Obama's Vindictive and Personal War on Unbiased News  Oct 24, 2009
    Only Jake Tapper of ABC and Helen Thomas, dean of the press corps, have stood up and argued that the White House is using outlandish, reprehensible tactics. Outside of these two, the lapdog media remain passive and mum. (Townhall.com)

    Thomas to White House: Stay out of Fox News fight  Oct 20, 2009
    Veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas on Monday advised the Obama administration to stand down and avoid fighting with Fox News and its correspondents. In an interview with MSNBC, the columnist -- who is promoting her new book on presidents and their campaigns -- also stressed the White House ought to "stay out of these fights.". (TheHill.com)

    White House Legend Helen Thomas  Oct 15, 2009
    Qte House Legend Helen Thomas - TIME ... Journalist Helen Thomas Bob Daemmrich / Bob Daemmrich Photography, Inc. / Corbis ... Few people know 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as well as Helen Thomas. (Time.com)

    They write at the pleasure of the president  Oct 2, 2009
    By HELEN THOMAS First published in print: Friday, October 2, 2009 ... Helen Thomas' e-mail address is hthomas@hearstdc. (Albany Times Union)

    Today's politicians are too cautious to be charismatic  Sep 12, 2009
    Helen Thomas, for example, described him as ''inspiring and magnetic'', someone who ''radiated that onward-and-upward good feeling. In Western politics, the politician most frequently deemed to possess Kennedyesque charisma is Bill Clinton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Hurting Morale?  Sep 2, 2009
    INGRAHAM: Meanwhile, a valid liberal Helen Thomas grilled Robert Gibbs today over what's going to happen to detainees ... HELEN THOMAS: Detainees in that sense other places. (Fox News)

    Top Democrats Stand Firm on Public Option  Aug 19, 2009
    Helen Thomas is catching up. by hungry1968-16 August 18, 2009 10:34 AM EDT. (CBS News -- Politics)

    Obama's aunt: The president was born in Hawaii  Aug 14, 2009
    On the day he turned 48, President Barack Obama decided to splash a little celebration on someone with whom he shares the birthday: legendary White House correspondent Helen Thomas, now a columnist with Hearst Newspapers. She turned 89 on Tuesday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Read the 'News Watch' transcript  Aug 11, 2009
    President Obama and veteran reporter, Helen Thomas, both celebrated birthdays with singing candles and a wish, of course. President Obama, who turned 48, sang happy birthday to the Hearst columnist, who turned 89. (Fox News)

    Obama ignores torture  Jul 27, 2009
    By HELEN THOMAS First published in print: Monday, July 27, 2009. Secrecy is endemic in all governments. (Albany Times Union)

    Talking Points  Jul 17, 2009
    If you criticize a woman, say Helen Thomas, you might be labeled a sexist. But if you hammer white men, you could wind up with a great media job. (Fox News)

    Joe Biden update: No 'private meetings,' just meetings closed to the press...  Jul 11, 2009
    Possibly a very important policy change quietly emerged in the daily schedule of Vice President today. Loyal Ticket readers know that, as a patriotic duty, we monitor the longtime senator's schedule with a close eye for detail because, after all, this man is only a heartbeat away from having to give a toast at a G-8 summit. (The Drudge Report)

    King Barack?  Jul 8, 2009
    --Obama has so insulated himself from ordinary press scrutiny that even liberal journalists Chip Reid and Helen Thomas grilled White House press secretary Robert Gibbs for Obama's "tightly controlled" town hall meeting on health care. During that forum, Obama "coincidentally" called on three people (out of 200) who work with groups trying to pass his health care proposal. (Human Events Online)

    Media Backlash?  Jul 7, 2009
    Helen Thomas takes control of White House briefing ... HELEN THOMAS, REPORTER: It's a pattern of controlling the press ... Well, it turns out the audience was invited, the questions pre-screened, a scenario which even riled veteran White House reporter, Helen Thomas. (Fox News)

    Welcome to Obamacare Theater  Jul 5, 2009
    Veteran liberal journalist Helen Thomas earned some accolades for challenging the tightly controlled White House events. But where was she back in March, when Team Obama pulled the same stunt. (Townhall.com)

    Biden Meets with Key U.S. Leaders in Iraq  Jul 4, 2009
    How about one on ole helen thomas taking on the ms butterworth's gibbs. Now, that's a story. (CBS News)

    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)


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