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Car Crash Survivor Reunited With His ‘Guardian Angel’
July 30, 2012 10:45 PM
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After Wilson crashed his car when he fell asleep at the wheel, he was trapped – leg broken, femur snapped – hope was fading as cars zipped on by.
Sabrina, a young mother of two, was the only one to stop. After paramedics arrived, she went on her way and Justin never got the chance then to say thank you.
“I think I would’ve died that night if you hadn’t stopped,” Justin told her Monday.
“By the time I got there and ran and got you out, it was like ‘snap.’ It was just crazy,” she said.
Crazy because seconds after Sabrina pulled Justin out of his car, the semi truck slammed into his wrecked vehicle.
“I thought we were going to die,” she said.
more...
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/07/30/car-crash-victim-reunited-with-his-guardian-angel/
Republicans killing Chick-fil-A with kindness?
Republicans killing Chick-fil-A with kindness?
Posted by Rachel Weiner at 01:41 PM ET, 07/30/2012
Lately, Chick-fil-A has some high-profile fans. But an analysis from YouGov suggests that becoming a conservative cause is not good for the company’s brand.
The YouGov BrandIndex subtracts negative feedback from positive among its 1.7 million American fast-food eaters. Since July 19, when Chick-fil-A founder Dan Cathy suggested that changing the traditional definition of what constitutes a family is “inviting God’s judgment on our nation,” perception of the brand has dropped to 4 points below the national average from its spot at 19 points above the average before he made the comment.
(The only area of the country where perception of Chick-fil-A has not gone downhill: the Midwest.)
That drop comes as Republicans have rallied around the company as a conservative cause worth defending.
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee declared Aug. 1 “Chick Fil-A Appreciation Day.” Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has live-tweeted his peach shakes. Speaking in Texas this past weekend, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin promised to stop by the chain on her way home (and then posted proof). Conservative activists touted long lines at various franchises.
more...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/republicans-killing-chick-fil-a-with-kindness/2012/07/30/gJQAVnYkKX_blog.html?wprss=rss_the-fix
US basketball players line up for hugs from First Lady Michelle Obama - (updated) pics
US basketball players are congratulated by US First Lady Michelle Obama after they won 98-71 the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match United States vs France at the London 2012 Olympic Games , on July 29, 2012 in London.
US coach Michael Krzyzewski (L) is congratulated by US First Lady Michelle Obama after his team won 98-71 the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match United States vs France at the London 2012 Olympic Games , on July 29, 2012 in London.
pics from news.daylife.com
Celebrate the Olympics with GIFs of the President and Vice President playing sports.
We’ve decided to celebrate the imminent kickoff of the Olympics the best way we know how: with POTUS GIFs. Specifically: GIFs of the President playing sports.
First up: POTUS from downtown!
POTUS boxing!
POTUS lay-up!
POTUS surfs!
Biden, bow, arrow.
POTUS plays ping-pong!
POTUS draining 3’s from the corner!
http://barackobama.tumblr.com/
White House photos of First Lady Michelle Obama in London - pics
First Lady Michelle Obama receives a gift from former Manchester United soccer players Peter Schmeichel, left, and Dennis Law before a "Let's Move! London" event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
First Lady Michelle Obama talks with Joshua Wilkins-Waldron during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
First Lady Michelle Obama hugs former Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. Olympic short track speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno, orange looks on. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
First Lady Michelle Obama signs memorabilia as she greets participants during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
First Lady Michelle Obama greets former Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders, right, and her children, Skye and Robert, following a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. Sanders is serving as part of the U.S. delegation to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
more here...
http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/first-lady-leads-presidential-delegation-2012-olympic-games-london
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From my earlier thread...
Mitt Romney is recognized by pedestrians at Grosvenor Place in London - pics
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021031182
First Lady Michelle Obama at a reception at Buckingham Palace for Heads of State and Government-pics
Lovely.
US's First Lady Michelle Obama, left, and Ambassador Louis B. Susman arrive at Buckingham Palace in London for a reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth II for the heads of state and governments prior to them attending the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Friday, July 27, 2012.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: First Lady Michelle Obama and Louis Susman, United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, arrive for a reception at Buckingham Palace for Heads of State and Government attending the Olympics Opening Ceremony at Buckingham Palace on July 27, 2012 in London, England.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: US First Lady Michelle Obama and US Ambassador Louis Susman (L) meets Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge as US Ambassador Louis Susman looks on during a reception at Buckingham Palace a reception for Heads of State and Government attending the Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 27, 2012 in London, England.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: US First Lady Michelle Obama and US Ambassador Louis Susman (L) meets Queen Elizabeth II and US Ambassador Louis Susman during a reception at Buckingham Palace a reception for Heads of State and Government attending the Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 27, 2012 in London, England.
news.daylife.com
Mitt Romney is recognized by pedestrians at Grosvenor Place in London - pics
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is recognized by pedestrians at Grosvenor Place in London, July 27, 2012, as he was forced by gridlock traffic to walk from his hotel to the Irish Embassy to meet with Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny.
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Michelle Obama on Olympics: British "know what they're doing"
July 27, 2012 9:23 AM
Michelle Obama on Olympics: British "know what they're doing"
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This is Michelle Obama's first Olympics, but she's been around the international scene long enough to know a loaded question when she hears one.
Asked by CBS News how she thinks the preparations have gone, she replied, "Oh, my goodness, the United Kingdom, they've had a phenomenal year. I mean, they've pulled off a major wedding, a Diamond Jubilee and now, the Olympics. They know what they're doing.
"So we're just excited to be here," Mrs. Obama said.
"And I am just honored to be able to represent the United States. I mean, truly that's what this is all about. It's about these athletes and the stories that they tell. The inspiration that they transmit to the rest of the world, particularly kids in our country."
Mrs. Obama pointed out that the Olympics present a great opportunity to get kids to see the value in staying in shape and eating right.
more and video of interview here...
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57481220/michelle-obama-on-olympics-british-know-what-theyre-doing/?tag=socsh
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