What We've Found: Jihad Jane, tiger text, lithium, etc.

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What We've Found: Jihad Jane, tiger text, lithium, etc.

POSTED: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 3:26 PM
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Lara Coleman here with your morning fix:

Students in Central Falls, R.I., are protesting the recent termination of 93 teachers and faculty members were from Central Falls High School, a decision that was supported by President Obama because of the school's terribly low performance.

The recession is not affecting the cosmetic surgery industry, says The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, as they reported on Tuesday that almost 10 million cosmetic surgeries and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the US during 2009, totaling a whopping $10.5 billion dollars.

Material suppliers like Toyota Tsusho, which supplies the big car company, are realizing the potentials of lithium for hybrid and electric cars.

Colleen R. LaRose, or as she dubbed herself, "Jihad Jane" was indicted on Tuesday, for allegedly soliciting funds for terrorist organizations, plotting murder, and a slew of other crimes. Making Pennsylvania proud.

Eric Massa Â… what a mess. The groping and tickle fights, he'll have you know, were not sexual. There is, of course, nothing remotely gay about tickle fights between dudes.

Mayor Pringle of Belmar, N.J., announces that he will not run for re-election this November after 20 years of office, after he made fun of Jersey Shore guidos in his blog.

X Sigma Partners LLC introduced a new iPhone app 'Tiger Text," inspired by the Tiger Woods scandal, which allows users to permanently delete texts that have already been sent.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ramsey has assigned a new security detail to patrol areas of Center City and the subways in hopes of preventing and controlling flash mobs.

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