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Obama is America’s No. 1 hero, not Jesus

Obama is America’s No. 1 hero, not JesusChicago, February 20 : US President Barack Obama has beaten Jesus Christ to be American's number one hero, according to a new Harris poll.

The top 10 list based on the poll showed Obama at number one position, Christ at number two, and Martin Luther King at number three.

Wrapping up the top five Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush.

They were followed by Abraham Lincoln, John McCain, John F. Kennedy, Chesley Sullenberger, and Mother Teresa in the same order.

The online survey involved 2,634 US adults, reports the Chicago Sun-Times.

Playboy's soft-sex empire runs deeper into red

Playboy's soft-sex empire runs deeper into redChicago  - Playboy Enterprises Inc, the international sophisticated-sex empire of Hugh Hefner, Wednesday reported huge losses of 145.7 million dollars for the final quarter of 2008, another sign of the expanding recession.

The figure showed a deepening crisis since the same period in 2007, when Playboy reported only 1.1 million dollars in losses.

Economic troubles already prompted the media giant to cancel its traditional party before the US Super Bowl's final football playoff earlier this month.

Loneliness As Harmful As Smoking & Obesity, Say Researchers

Loneliness As Harmful As Smoking & Obesity, Say ResearchersResearchers at the University of Chicago have disclosed that loneliness can be as injurious to one’s health as smoking and obesity.

The study scientists found that loneliness not only makes people sad but have a negative effect on their mind as well as heath. In fact, it may lead to high blood pressure and stress levels, general wear and tear, and the chances of having Alzheimer's disease.

White Sox invites Obama to visit new training facility in Arizona

White Sox invites Obama to visit new training facility in ArizonaChicago, Feb. 17: President Barack Obama will be in Phoenix this week, and has been given an invitation by the Phoenix White Sox, his favorite baseball team, to visit the team facility in Glendale, Arizona.

The new state-of-the art facility that is Camelback Ranch, according to vice-president of communications Scott Reifert, has left players in awe.

Since Obama burst on the national scene, the White Sox have been put into the spotlight by their most powerful fan.

Obamas have quiet Valentine's Day dinner in Chicago

US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama Washington  - US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle had a quiet Valentine's Day dinner at an upscale restaurant in Chicago Saturday night.

The first couple dined at Table Fifty-Two, near the north side of their home city. The restaurant is owned by talk show host Oprah Winfrey's personal chef, Art Smith, and serves traditional Southern cuisine.

The Obamas are spending a long weekend in Chicago, the first break for the president since he took office January 20.

‘Controversial’ Malia and Sasha dolls withdrawn from market

‘Controversial’ Malia and Sasha dolls withdrawn from marketChicago, Feb 4: The makers of Malia and Sasha dolls have been forced to withdraw the toys from the market following the ire of US First Lady Michelle Obama.

She had accused the company Ty, Inc., the makers of Beanie Babies for exploiting her daughters.

The company''s web site featured pictures of the dolls marked with the word "retired.''''

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