Photographer says Palin much softer than professed image of "rugged action, steely independence"October 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Seattle-based photographer, John Keatley, who was tapped by publishers HarperCollins to capture a picture of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for the jacket of her autobiography titled "Going Rogue", has revealed on his website that the image he shot implied that Palin was much softer than her professed image of "rugged action and steely independence"
The cover image of Palin in a zippered jacket made of a red micro-fiber fabric and studded with an American flag pin implies something much softer. Like "Going For a Hike", Politico quoted Keatley, as saying.
Palin dinner fetches $63,500 for charity benefiting wounded veteransSeptember 18th, 2009 Palin dinner brings in $63,500 for charityANCHORAGE, Alaska — A chance to have dinner with former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has swelled the coffers of an organization that aids wounded veterans. The top bid for dinner with Palin, the former Alaska governor, was $63,500.
True fan pays $63,500 for dinner with Sarah PalinSeptember 18th, 2009 Fan pays $63,500 for dinner with PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — A true fan of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is paying $63,500 to have dinner with her. Cathy Maples of Huntsville, Ala., on Friday won the dinner in an Internet auction, which was a benefit for a charity that aids wounded veterans.
Only a cow can cool down an angry bull!September 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The sight of a cow cooled off a raging bull that had created a ruckus and destroyed four vehicles in Changsha, capital of Hunan province. The bull was roped to a tree near the road, when it suddenly got furious and broke loose, reports The China Daily.
Meet the bull that prefers comfortable nights at hotel to farmsJuly 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - When it comes to spending a relaxed and luxurious time alone, a Chinese bull prefers checking into a hotel than the farms. A yellow bull running wild entered a hotel in Jinan, Shandong province, and spent an entire night inside one of the rooms last week.
Palin tweet: Family packing up at governor's mansion a week before resignationJuly 19th, 2009 Palin gears up to leave Alaska governor's mansionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Resigning Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she and her husband are packing their family's possessions at the governor's mansion in Juneau, the state capital.
McCain expects Palin to remain on national stageJuly 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin, whose resignation as the Alaska Governor was termed as a political suicide, has received worlds of encouragement from her ex- boss, Senator John McCain, who is confident that Palin will remain on the national stage. "I understand that Sarah made the decision where she can be the most effective for Alaska and for the country.
Bad weather stops visit by Alaska Gov. Palin to ValdezJuly 13th, 2009 Bad weather stops Palin visit to ValdezVALDEZ, Alaska — Officials say bad weather has caused Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to cancel a visit to Valdez.
Alaska's lieutenant governor says Palin cited toll of ethics complaints in decision to quitJuly 5th, 2009 Official: Palin cited toll of ethics complaintsWASHINGTON — The official in line to be Alaska governor when Sarah Palin resigns this month says she talked to him about the toll that ethics investigations has taken on her. Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell says Palin cited the millions of dollars being spent to deal with document requests and other matters.
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell plans to run for governor's seat inherited from outgoing PalinJuly 4th, 2009 Palin's replacement wants full termANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Republican inheriting the job as Alaska governor from resigning Sarah Palin plans to seek a full term in office in 2010. Palin spokesman David Murrow says Lt.
Palin described as Alaska's lipstick wearing pit-bull and a `Little Shop of Horrors'June 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A longtime friend and campaign trail companion of John McCain, the vanquished 2008 GOP presidential nominee, has described his vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin as Alaska's lipstick-wearing pit-bull and as a "Little Shop of Horrors."
This comment appears in the August edition of Vanity Fair, reports the New York Daily News. Several senior members of McCain's campaign team contacted by Vanity Fair said they worked their tails off to try to elect as vice president of the United States someone who, by mid-October, they believed for certain was nowhere near ready for the job, and might never be."
During the campaign, there were reports of anonymous McCain aides describing Palin, the governor of Alaska, as a "diva" and a "whack job."
The Vanity Fair article recounts how strained Palin's relationship was with McCain advisers.
Gov. Palin: Letterman should apologize to young women across country for statutory rape jokeJune 12th, 2009 Palin-Letterman still at odds over comedian's jokeWASHINGTON — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is insisting that comedian David Letterman "apologize to young women" for a joke he made on the air about one of her teen-age daughters.
Alaska Gov. Palin calls for measures to help those with special needs during NY speechJune 8th, 2009 Alaska Gov. Palin talks about special needs in NYNEW YORK — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has called for measures to make life better for people with developmental disabilities during a speech in New York.
Unwed mother Bristol Palin, governor's daughter, joining teen pregnancy prevention campaignMay 5th, 2009 Bristol Palin promotes teen pregnancy preventionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Unwed mother Bristol Palin is going to take part in a national campaign to help raise awareness for teen pregnancy prevention. The 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Gov.
Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin set up fund to help pay legal debtsApril 24th, 2009 Palin supporters set up legal defense fundANCHORAGE, Alaska — Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have set up a fund to help her pay off more than $500,000 in legal fees incurred while defending herself against ethics complaints.