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Say What? Kennedy Never Stopped Regretting Chappaquiddick

TresSugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0700

"Atonement is a process that never ends."

- In his posthumous memoir True Compass, Senator Ted Kennedy discusses the 1969 accident in Chappaquiddick, MA. He revisits the night when he drove into the water with passenger Mary Jo Kopechne and waited 10 hours to notify the police resulting in Mary Jo's death. Kennedy calls his actions "inexcusable." In the autobiography, the late Kennedy also opens up about the death of his brothers, his drinking problem, and his frustration with never getting real healthcare reform for Americans. The book is out Sept. 14. Would you read it?

Could You Do Your Partner's Job?

TresSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Despite the passing of the "lion of the Senate," the people of Massachusetts might soon have another Senator Kennedy at their service. Democratic leaders like Sen. Orrin Hatch and Sen. Chris Dodd think that Vicki Kennedy would be an appropriate replacement for her late husband Ted. Orrin said:

"She is a very brilliant lawyer. She's a very solid individual. She certainly made a difference in Ted's life, let me tell you. And I have nothing but respect for her."

It would be up to the voters ultimately to decide if Vicki has what it takes to serve them, but her legal training and experience witnessing her husband's career in the Senate might make her qualified to replace him temporarily.

Of course not everyone could just start doing their partner's job on the spot. An English teacher probably couldn't go to work as a computer engineer right away without some serious training. Could you do your partner's job if you had to? Feel free to apply the question to past relationships, too!

A Small Ted Kennedy Memorial, NPH on Idol, and Robert Pattinson in Your Bed

PopSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:30:00 -0700

In a slightly more somber edition of PopSugar Rush, we take a short look back at Senator Edward Kennedy's life. From there, we're back to Kate Gosselin on Larry King. Plus, we have a special treat of all the Robert Pattinson household items available on the Internet! Watch the full episode of PopSugar Rush now.

A Small Ted Kennedy Memorial, NPH on Idol, and Robert Pattinson in Your Bed

Molly — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:02:23 -0700

We Honor Sen. Ted Kennedy, Kate Has No Time to Date, & Twilight Inspires Interior Design

PopSugarTV — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:59:33 -0700

Kate Gosselin talks to Larry King about divorce and dating, Twilight is the latest trend in home decor, and Neil Patrick Harris judges American Idol hopefuls!

Where to Find Ted Kennedy Tributes on TV Tonight

BuzzSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:30:20 -0700

Senator Ted Kennedy, the youngest of the Kennedy brothers, passed away late Tuesday night at the age of 77 after battling cancer. TV networks have quickly planned various tributes and specials about the late politician, and here's where you can find them (all times are EDT):

Tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 26:

6:30 p.m. - On NBC, Brian Williams will anchor a one-hour NBC Nightly News from Kennedy's town, Hyannis Port, MA.

7 p.m. - CNN will show a replay of the HBO documentary Teddy: In His Own Words, hosted by Campbell Brown.

8 p.m. - CBS News will air a one-hour primetime special titled "Ted Kennedy, the Last Brother" which "will look at the legacy of the long-time senator and patriarch of the famous political dynasty."

10 p.m. - ABC News will have "Remembering Ted Kennedy," anchored from Hyannis Port by World News's Charles Gibson.

11 p.m. - On MSNBC, Chris Matthews will host a presentation of The Kennedy Brothers: A Hardball Documentary, which had been scheduled to run Aug. 27, but was rescheduled after Kennedy's death.

Front Page: Leaders Reflect on Death of Ted Kennedy

TresSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:31:15 -0700

Both Democrats and Republicans are mourning the death of Senator Ted Kennedy.- AP
The Obama administration is on the brink of a Middle East peace breakthrough. - Guardian UK
Meanwhile, President Obama is playing some pretty bad golf on vacation at Martha's Vineyard. - New York Post
Argentina's supreme court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish people for personal use of marijuana. - BBC News
The SAT scores for the high school class of 2009 dipped compared to last year. - AP

Sugar Bits - RIP Senator Ted Kennedy

PopSugarUK — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:41:06 -0700

Ted Kennedy Passes Away at 77 After Long Battle With Cancer

TresSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:38:57 -0700

We're sad to report that Senator Ted Kennedy, the youngest Kennedy brother, passed away Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, MA. Although the infamous incident at Chappaquiddick marred his reputation, Kennedy in later years was known for championing healthcare reform, better working wages, and equal rights, he was called the "liberal lion of the senate."

Most recently, he was known for his love of Portuguese water dogs, which he shared with the Obamas when he gave the first family their dog, Bo.

The Kennedy family released this statement:

We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever. We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice.

Coming just two weeks after his sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver's death, we wish the Kennedy family well during this extraordinarily hard time.

New Law Dramatically Increases National Volunteer Program

TresSugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:00:00 -0700

President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act today, which could quadruple the size of AmeriCorps over the next eight years. The president was joined by the $5.7 billion bill's namesake (Ted Kennedy) and former president Bill Clinton, who started the nationwide volunteer program in 1993.

The new law creates four new service programs: the Clean Energy Corps, the Education Corps, the Healthy Futures Corps, and the Veterans Service Corps. It also increases the amount of money volunteers receive toward their educations. And seniors who participate can transfer $1,000 toward the education of a family member.

Supporters hope that having volunteers work on crucial projects will rejuvenate the country and perhaps save us money. According to one study, each dollar invested in AmeriCorps yields a $4 return. Sounds like a good investment to me!

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