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CNBC's Kilduff: $100 Oil in Next Six Months

Network contributor says China pushing prices higher; blasts the peak oil theory as dated.

Conflict of Interest? Intel Gives $250 Million Obama Charity in Midst of FTC Suit

Media once eager to criticize Bush administration's ties to private companies give Obama a pass.

'World News' Plays Populism Card: Bashes Wall St. Bonuses; Ignores Fannie, Freddie

ABC correspondent Stephanie Sy pits unemployed, mortgage-paying Americans against Wall Street executives.

Cold Can't Shake ABC Reporter's Faith in Global Warming

Bill Blakemore says skeptics should listen to his one-sided experts -- and fifth graders.

Obama Presides Over Most Jobs Lost Since 1940

News media have spun rising 2009 unemployment positively, but more than 4 million lost jobs tops post-World War II high.

Rolling Stone Attacks 'Climate Killers' 'Derailing Efforts to Curb Global Warming'

Magazine attacks Warren Buffett, Rupert Murdoch and 15 other 'polluters and deniers.'

Epic Double Standard: Lefties Once Outraged by Possible Kudlow Senate Run Mum on Schultz

Liberals not holding MSNBC 'The Ed Show' host to the same standard as conservative CNBC host was held to in 2008.

Networks Downplay $42 Million in 'Outrageous' Bonuses, 'Unlimited' Bailout of Fannie, Freddie

Journalists critical of pay at bailed out banks muster only 175 words to report compensation of Fannie execs.

'Morning Joe' Guest: Wars, Economic Opportunities Created by Pending 'World Water Crisis'

Author peddles new doom-and-gloom book calling for 'an Al Gore of water' and a 'golden rule' for water usage.

Hot Weather Convinces Media of Climate Change; Cold Weather Ignored

From 2003 heat wave that killed thousands, to melting Peruvian glaciers the news media find examples of global warming.

John McLaughlin: Freedom is 'Most Overrated' Political Concept

Long-time 'The McLaughlin Group' moderator claims people want the so-called nanny state due to 'economic uncertainty.'

Santelli Condemns Networks for Ignoring Removal of 'Pig Slop' Cap on Fannie, Freddie

CNBC reporter calls for more focus to be put on 'eleventh-hour move' by Obama administration and warns of higher taxes and other economic repercussions.

Liberal Rep. Moran Praises MSNBC, Urges Ed Schultz to Run for Senate

Virginia Democrat claims White House pays 'much more attention' to MSNBC than Fox News and encourages 'Ed Show' host to pressure for public option.

Chicago Trib's Page Claims 'Teabagger' Label 'Asked For'; Calls Fox News Arm of GOP

Columnist rips on tea party movement and cable news channel in 'McLaughlin Group 2009 Year-End Awards.'

'Nightly News' Proposes 'Geo-Engineering' Atmosphere as Solution to Climate Change

Segment suggests tinkering with the clouds and posting other elements in space to prevent so-called manmade climate change.

'Heroes' of Discovery Channel Show Use Lasers on Japanese Whalers

Ecorazzi confirms Sea Shepherd crew using photonic disruptors.

Your Year-End Grade

When deciding what you deserve, be sure to use the Obama Curve.

Maddow Invents New Terms to Degrade Conservatives: GOP-Baggers, Tea-Publicans

MSNBC host vents about Rep. Parker Griffith's move to the Republican Party in attack on the tea party movement.

Morici Says Health Care Bill, CBO Estimates Based on 'Nefarious' Assumptions

Maryland economist says 'reform' bill will cost 'typical American family' up to $2,000 more for coverage.

NBC's David Gregory: 'Disappointing' Republicans Unwilling to Vote for ObamaCare

'Meet the Press' moderator laments 'incredibly polarized time' in D.C. as GOP fights government takeover of one-sixth of economy.

Double Standard: 'Fairly Big Split' Among Liberals on Health Care Downplayed

Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas admits divide in 'progressive movement'; receives little fanfare as compared to media exploitation when conservatives disagree.

USA Today Profiles CEO Who 'Stands Up to Protestors'

Dan Vasella of Novartis Pharmaceuticals shares tips on confronting the opposition.

Scarborough: Rahm Fired as White House Chief of Staff 'Over the Next Year'

MSNBC host explains to BBC Radio 4 how anti-lobbyist tack has backfired on Obama administration.

Gifts Under The Tree

There's something for nearly everyone this gift-giving season.

ClimateGate Fallout: Russian Think Tank Says Temperature Data was 'Cherry-Picked'

IBD: Institute of Economic Analysis says warming could be exaggerated by '0.64 degrees Celsius.'

Kudlow to Bernanke: Have More than 70 Senate Votes or 'Consider Withdrawing'

CNBC host warns Federal Reserve chairman 'cannot survive and govern effectively if 30 or 35 senators vote against him.'

CNBC's Santelli: Tea Party Popularity 'Dollar-Friendly'

Network's Mercantile reporter explains strength of 'Tea Party' movement makes congressional gridlock more likely, slowing government spending and propping up the dollar.

New York Times Portrays Fannie, Freddie as Private 'Companies'

Talking about need for 'continuing infusions' of taxpayer cash, Times ignores Federal origin of problem.