12-27-11: The Year in Administration Scandals [Plus: Tax Tips and Major Chain to Close 120 Stores]

Top 12 Threats to Watch in 2012 Ryan Mauro The year ahead seems to have greater risks than others in the past few years, and certain areas are so volatile they could erupt and eclipse all worries about the economy. ♦♦♦ CHECK OUT FSM'S NEW HOT PICKS' FEATURE: "WHAT DOES PAM THINK? "♦♦♦ Read Pam's comments and then join in the conversation! Read FamilySecurityMatters.org Contributing Editor J. Christian Adams' SHOCKING new book! Buy it here VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS 1. How the Feds are Tracking Your Kid 2. VIDEO: Tax Tips in the Season of Giving: Beyond feeling better, financial planner says giving can LIGHTEN YOUR TAX BURDEN 3. VIDEO: Screaming, Crying During North Korean Dictator's Funeral 4. VIDEO: Islam was Not for me - Amil Imani (Free Iran) 5. VIDEO: Muslim Women in the U.S. Military and the Hijab - Dr. Jasser 6. VIDEO: Sears, Kmart to close up to 120 stores after holiday SALES SLUMP 7. Iran Detains Sunday School Kids Celebrating Christmas 8. VIDEO: Japan's Tsunami Debris Begins to Hit U.S. Coast 9. VIDEO: Betty White's ‘Monday Night Football' Opening 10. VIDEO: Taking the law into his own hands: Store clerk knocks out would-be thief with single punch Hizballah Fundraising and Operations in the US and Latin America Steve Emerson Hizballah has been recognized as being active in South America for years, but the depth of Iranian-tied criminal activity in Mexico may be greater than previously known. Why Tyrants Fall Dr. Michael Ledeen While there are no general rules on predicting a dictator's demise, there are some patterns that might help us answer - or sniff out - the right questions. If we even ask them. The Year in Administration Scandals -- and Scandal Deniers Michelle Malkin Despite plenty of examples of scandals created by the administration, sycophants in the media appear to be in a state of total denial. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. The 7 MOST ILLUMINATING ECONOMIC CHARTS of 2011 2. Iran threatens to stop Gulf oil if sanctions widened [REUTERS] 3. Iranian Lawmaker: 'These War Games Are a Warning to the Western Countries' [CNS] 4. North Korea holds funeral for 'Dear Leader' Kim Jong-il [TELEGRAPH] 5. Administration Spending Millions to ‘Better Connect' People With an Urban Park [CNS] 6. Girl Scouts Book Refers Readers to Liberal Group Media Matters to Clear Up ‘Media Misinformation' [THE BLAZE] 7. Iranian woman sentenced to stoning death for adultery may be hanged instead [NATIONAL POST] 8. Hamas top dog Haniyeh: Goal is destruction of Israel in stages [JIHAD WATCH] 9. China begins scramble for Afghanistan's oil reserves [TELEGRAPH] 10. To Help Economy, Voters Want Government To Do More Cutting [RASMUSSEN] Mexico's Feds Dismantle Local Police Force Jim Kouri, CPP Corruption in certain Mexican police departments has grown to such a degree that one major force has been dismantled entirely and marines are taking on police roles. Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!