The Blaze

	January 05, 2013
Obama's Former Classmate Talks   Hear about the President's early family life, friends, drugs and how his world view was shaped
	Why Was A 2.3% Medical Excise Tax On Receipts From A Major Sporting Goods Store? January 1, 2013 brought a host of new taxes, fees, and charges to the American people. Some of them were anticipated. Others, like the Medical Device Excise Tax (MDET), were not — at least not in this way. See where the tax popped up and learn more about this curious new tax on medical devices HERE. READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT Ex-Burglars Call Paper's Gun Map 'Exceptionally Stupid' According to former burglars, the New York newspaper that published a map of names and addresses of gun owners only made it easier for crooks to choose which houses to break into, seemingly putting unarmed residents in greater danger. Get the full report HERE. READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT
	Over 40,000 Join Huckabee's 'Hobby Lobby Appreciation Day'
	Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee's “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” brought hundreds of thousands of supporters out to take a stand in favor of the embattled evangelical-led fast food company. Huckabee is following up on the success of his Chick-fil-A endeavor by promoting a new initiative -- “Hobby Lobby Appreciation Day.” You can learn more about today's event HERE.
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	VIDEO: 'No. More. Taxes!' CNBC Hosts Anti-Tax Rant Surprises Many (And It's Not Rick Santelli) WATCH THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT
	Blaze Magazine Exclusive: Gov't. Nannies And Your Child's Food
	Every issue of TheBlaze Magazine contains exclusive content not found anywhere else—online or in print. The January-February 2013 cover story by Tiffany Gabbay takes a look at the busybodies in government who attest they know exactly what Americans should and shouldn’t eat and how they are working to make sure everyone follows their rules. Read the excerpts and learn how you can get a special subscription package HERE.
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	Pelosi's Photoshopped Picture Has Many Just Asking 'Why?' On Friday, Nancy Pelosi had to do some political tap dancing to explain the photo showing four House members of the 113th Congress who were not in the original picture. Learn the reason they were they tacked into the top row and hear the former Speaker justify the digital editing HERE. READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT Hurricane Sandy Victim's Epic Anti-Obama, Anti-Congress Rant During an interview on Fox News Friday, Hurricane Sandy victim Scott McGrath went off on President Barack Obama and politicians in Washington who have allowed the nation to rack up debt while neglecting its own citizens. He reminded them “we run this country, not you” in an epic segment. Watch the video HERE. READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT Is This The Scariest Jobs Chart Ever?
	The attached article is a crosspost by Sam Ro that originally appeared on Business Insider under the title “CHART OF THE DAY: THE SCARIEST JOBS CHART EVER.”  We suggest that you fasten your seat belt before clicking HERE.
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	What's Inside Latest Edition Of TheBlaze Magazine? COVER STORY: I WANT YOU TO EAT AS I SAY! Government nannies are telling us what we can and can’t eat *Exclusive Interview: Best-selling author Brad Meltzer discusses his newest thriller and its connection to history. *How To Treat a Hero: One Michigan city serves as an example for America  >>Click here to learn more>>
	Yes, You Can Watch Fireworks Blow Up Inside Jello, In Slow Motion
	In the past year, TheBlaze has regularly featured entertaining videos from inventor Joerg Sprave. If the first week of the new year is any indicator, 2013 will also be filled with fun clips from Mr. Sprave. The host of the "Slingshot Channel" kicks off the new year with a delightful series of videos showing his homemade slingshot launching lit fireworks into bricks of gelatin. Watch the fun HERE.  READ THIS | TWEET IT | LIKE IT