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Sikhs reel after ‘senseless’ attack: We’re not ‘Taliban’

… NBC News writes

As details emerged from the scene of a shooting at a Sikh temple in southern Wisconsin, Sikhs around the country mourned the loss of their fellow believers, saying they are misunderstood minority.

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“We are pretty sure that this is a hate crime because there is so much ignorance and people mistake us either being Taliban, or being part of Bin Laden’s network, or al-Qaida because of our turbans and beards,” Rajwa Singh of the Guru Gobind …

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Governor Walker wins by big margins in Wisconsin recall

… @nbcnightlynews

 

What we’re following: 

- Governor Walker wins by big margins in Wisconsin recall

- Prosecutors have ‘bizarre’ Sandusky letters  

- 11 famed U.S. sites placed on most endangered places list

And did you see…

- Double-amputee sprints toward Olympics

- U.S. productivity rate takes largest drop in a year

- Amazing views of Venus crossing the sun

 

 

 

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Holiday travel alert: Central US storm brings flight disruptions, deadly blizzard, and a tornado

… in a pileup involving more than 30 vehicles on Interstate 35, NBC affiliate WHO-TV reported ; in Wisconsin, slick road conditions led to two fatalities; and in Utah, a woman who tried to walk for help after her car became stuck in snow was found dead, officials said late Wednesday. Search and rescue crews on snowmobiles found her buried in the snow just a few miles from her car.

Iowa State Police

Some of the vehicles involved in a pileup on Interstate 35 in Iowa are seen Thursday. …

Category: Travel , airport , blizzard , chicago , draco , featured , iowa , midwest , snow , storm , weather , wisconsin

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Holiday travel alert: Storms deliver foot of snow in central US, tornado in Alabama

… in a pileup involving more than 30 vehicles on Interstate 35, NBC affiliate WHO-TV reported ; in Wisconsin, slick road conditions led to two fatalities; and in Utah, a woman who tried to walk for help after her car became stuck in snow was found dead, officials said late Wednesday. Search and rescue crews on snowmobiles found her buried in the snow just a few miles from her car.

Iowa State Police

Some of the vehicles involved in a pileup on Interstate 35 in Iowa are seen Thursday. …

Category: Travel , airport , blizzard , chicago , draco , featured , iowa , midwest , snow , storm , weather , wisconsin

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Too fat for TV? Anchor fires back at critic; outpouring ensues

Jennifer Livingston, a news anchor for La Crosse, Wisconsin’s CBS affiliate WKBT, responds on-air to a viewer email telling her she’s too fat for TV.

JoNel Aleccia, NBC News writes

A Wisconsin television anchor’s bold retort to a viewer who suggested she was too fat to be on TV has spurred a heartwarming response — and a new discussion about the boundaries of bullying.

Jennifer Livingston, 37, an anchor/reporter at WKBT-TV in …

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As Texas cleans up, southeast braces for twisters

… we’re watching: 

-  As Texas cleans up, southeast braces for twisters  

-  Romney sweeps Wisconsin, D.C. and Maryland    

- Calls to ban Syria Olympic chief from 2012 Games

 

 And did you see:  

- Baylor women complete historic 40-0 season

-  Six signs you need more sleep  

-  The highest paid hosts on late-night  

 

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Miami rally planned for Trayvon Martin

… historic Myanmar election

And did you see…

- 2 jackpot winners may not be known

- In Wisconsin, Romney nears the tipping point

- Titanic lunch menu sells for $120,000

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Largest lottery jackpot in history

… where we begin… 

- Largest lottery jackpot in history

- NBC Marist poll:  Romney leads in Wisconsin primary

- Mayor: Cops resisted Zimmerman 911 tape release  

 

And did you see…

- Santa Monica Community College considers two tier tuition

- Ohio man buys authentic Picasso at a thrift shop for $14.14

 

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7 Examples of Brands That Pop on Pinterest

… and at the same time, they’re doing an unbelievably awesome job. I sort of wish my beloved Wisconsin Badgers would jump on ‘board,’ too (hehe).

What They’re Doing Right:

Drake University showcases items its student population might actually be interested in (sorry, I don’t exactly mean different kinds of beer bongs). Drake has its boards organized by clothing that matches the school’s colors, room décor perfect for the dorm, what kinds of food to make when you …

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How Traditional Industries Are Adopting Inbound Marketing [Marketing Update]

… and Janet discussed new LinkedIn company features, Steve Jobs, rooftop QR codes, the state bar of Wisconsin encouraging inbound marketing, and how few marketers target US Hispanics with Spanish-speaking Facebook pages. 

New LinkedIn Company Features

Brian and Janet explained how the newly released LinkedIn company status updates are useful for B2B companies to engage with their networks. Now businesses can control which employees are able to post updates that appear on their company …

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3 Content Targeting Lessons From the NFL’s Marketing Mistake

… Badger red on Saturdays and Packer green and gold on Sundays. Oh… did I not mention I’m a Wisconsin native? Sorry, New England-based HubSpot; I am a member of the other Mr. Rodgers ‘ neighborhood. More importantly for the NFL however, I also represent 44% of its fan base. Not, not cheeseheads. I’m a woman.  

Up until a few years ago, not only was the NFL basically ignoring the demands of nearly half of its fans, but they also didn’t know what to do with them. In a recent …

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