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THP · Mar 19, 2011, 08:05 AM

A Connecticut school bus driver is now facing serious charges after police received video footage of her sending and receiving text messages while driving.According to the Hartford Courant, driver Evelyn Guzman, 47, of Stratford, turned herself in and is being charged with risk of injury to a minor and second-degree reckless endangerment.More...

Source: Evelyn Guzman, Connecticut School Bus Driver, Charged For Texting While Driving

THP · Mar 19, 2011, 12:05 PM

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said in an interview this week that President Barack Obama facing a primary challenge from the left could serve to "enliven" the race for the White House in 2012.In an interview on New York-based radio station WNYC, Sanders tamped down speculation that he might be considering challenging Obama himself. However, he then went on to endorse the idea of the president having to defend himself on Democratic turf.More...

Source: Bernie Sanders: Obama Primary Challenge From A Progressive Would 'Enliven' 2012 Debate

THP · Mar 19, 2011, 04:05 PM

In her new cookbook, The Family Dinner, Laurie David talks about the importance of families making a ritual of sitting down to dinner together, and how family dinners offer a great opportunity for meaningful discussions about the day's news. "Dinner," she says, "is as much about digestible conversation as it is about delicious food."We couldn't agree more. So HuffPost has joined with Laurie to launch a new feature we're calling HuffPost Family Dinner Downloads. Every Friday afternoon, just in time for dinner, our editors highlight one of the most compelling news stories of the week -- stories that will spark a lively discussion among the whole family. More...

Source: This Week's HuffPost Family Dinner Download: Are You Prepared For A Natural Disaster?

THP · Mar 19, 2011, 08:05 PM

By Adelle M. BanksReligion News ServiceMore...

Source: Missionaries Grapple With Leaving Japan

THP · Mar 20, 2011, 12:05 AM

Why does so much philosophy take place in bars and coffeehouses? What's the relationship between drinking and thinking?Today, I'm talking to Scott F. Parker and Michael W. Austin, two philosophers seriously tweaked by java. Scott's a regular contributor to Rain Taxi Review of Books, and his writing has appeared in many magazines, as well as in books of popular philosophy. Michael W. Austin is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University, and typically chief sage in whatever coffee establishment he happens to enter. He's the author of many books on philosophy, running, parenthood and football, among other topics.More...

Source: Interview with a Philosopher: Over Coffee

THP · Mar 20, 2011, 04:05 AM

Lawrence O'Donnell said that his recent criticisms of Glenn Beck are "driving [him] crazy."O'Donnell and Beck have been engaged in something of a war of words lately. On Thursday, O'Donnell played clips of Beck talking about the Book of Revelation, saying that it was written so "you would know...in these days, these things will happen." Beck was discussing the crisis in Japan. Referring to the catastrophe there, he said, "I don't know if it's these days."More...

Source: Lawrence O'Donnell Says He's 'Driving Glenn Beck Crazy' (VIDEO)

THP · Mar 20, 2011, 08:05 AM

WASHINGTON -- Human rights activists on Saturday demanded a stop to the inhumane treatment of PFC Bradley Manning, the Army private who has been imprisoned for nine months on charges of giving classified documents to the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks.The degrading treatment he has received, they say, "brings back memories of the abuses committed in Abu-Ghraib."More...

Source: Human Rights Activists Protest 'Degrading Treatment' Of Bradley Manning

THP · Mar 20, 2011, 12:05 PM

Update 3/19 9:50PM:The Obamas are on the move! After arriving in Brasilia, Brazil Saturday morning, meeting with youth ambassadors, and wearing exciting outfits along the way, they headed to Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the Palacio do Alvorada, her official residence. Then it was off to Rio de Janeiro, where the first lady and daughters stepped off the plane in what appeared to be color-coordinated yellow outfits. Outstanding!More...

Source: Michelle Obama In Brazil: First Lady And Daughters Have Fun With Fashion (PHOTOS, POLL)

THP · Mar 20, 2011, 04:05 PM

Yesterday was my birthday, and here's what I did:7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.: Got birthday cuddles from kids. Opened birthday cards. Received small presents. Got kids off to school. Kissed husband. Felt lucky.More...

Source: Parentless Parents: It's My Birthday!

THP · Mar 20, 2011, 08:05 PM

Victoria Jackson may have earned her fame as a comedian, but her recent comments on "Glee" are no laughing matter.The former "Saturday Night Live" star, now an outspoken political conservative, hit out at the high school choir dramedy in a homophobic rant in her new column for the conservative WorldNetDaily.com. Jackson wrote:More...

Source: Victoria Jackson On 'Glee': Former 'SNL' Star's Homophobic Comments