Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in Haiti Telethon
The star-studded fund-raiser for victims of the Haiti earthquake on Friday was a study in carefully muted star power.

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Rescues adds glimmer of hope to Haiti’s grief
Two people emerged from beneath the rubble of the stricken Haiti capital a stunning 10 days after its devastating earthquake, reviving fading belief that others may have survived.

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Amir Vahedi, the pro poker player known for his oversized cigars and matching personality, has died due to complications from diabetes.

In 2003, Vahedi took home $250,000 in the televised World Series of Poker.
Vahedi earned nearly $2.5 million over the course of his career.

Vahedi was in the Iranian army and served during the Iran-Iraq conflict before becoming a war refugee. Eventually ending up in Los Angeles where he would go on to teach Hollywood megastar Ben Affleck how to play poker.

Jeffrey Pollack, former tournament director for the World Series of Poker, tweeted, “Amir was one of my favorite people in poker…. This is so sad, RIP my friend, your laugh will always be missed!”

Tiger Woods announced he is taking a break from Golf

Tiger Woods announced Friday on his website that he is taking an “indefinite break” from golf to mend the massive damage caused by his sex scandal.

“After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf,” Woods said. “I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.”

“I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children,” Woods said. “I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I’ve done, but I want to do my best to try.”

Christmas gift ideas:   How about a Free golf cart?

There is an IRS ruling that allows golf carts to qualify for the electric-car credit.
The federal credit provides from $4,200 to $5,500 for the purchase of an electric vehicle.
Even though the tax credit is intended for electric vehicles,  golf carts are also considered vehicles, so businesses that sell them are raking in the dollars right now.
Golf cart sales have skyrocketed after an IRS ruling that golf carts do qualify for the electric-car credit as long as they are  road worthy. These qualifying golf carts are the same as normal golf carts except they have some safety features, such as side mirrors and harness-type seat belts. They travel at an average speed of 15 to 25 miles per hour.
One company advertising the benefits of this golf cart tax credit is Tony Colangelo, in Florida, who calls himself “golf cart man” and is already advertising free carts.

Fox News has been reporting on this “loophole,” so no wonder President Obama doesn’t like Fox News.
Get your Free golf cart this Christmas.  Who knows, you may be the the next Tiger Woods.