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From Mike Allen's POLITICO PLAYBOOK
This Washington insider is usually on the mark! - tr FROM Mike Allen's POLITICO PLAYBOOK on line. TIME magazine dubs Obama MR. UNPOPULAR-Michael Scherer: White House aides explain this change as a largely inevitable reflection of the cycles of ...
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Leopardstown turns on the waterworks
Racing:Officials at Leopardstown will keep a close eye on the weather as they decide whether to water the course again ahead of this weekends Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes meeting.
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Apple Stock Watch: Analyst: Apple Primed for Holiday Season
Apple introduced new iPods, an updated Apple TV, iTunes 10 and its Ping music-focused social networking service on September 1, and UBS analyst Maynard Um thinks the new product lineup positions the company for successful holiday season. ...
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Dad expects Calif to deny claim over murdered teen
The father of a teen girl killed by a paroled sex offender said Thursday he expects a board that considers compensation for California crime victims to reject his claim that authorities were liable for his daughter's death.
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History of Net Neutrality
From the Associated Press' AP History -- 1846-1900: 1875 Over objections from Western Union, AP secures its first leased telegraph wire, a 226-mile circuit between New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, enabling AP to move news ...
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China suffers latest massive traffic jam
More than 10,000 trucks mainly carrying coal are stuck in a 120km traffic jam in the northeastern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia.
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Preseason Round-Up
Week 4 of the preseason is on deck and that's the time many coaches sit their starters the most, not caring about the game, trying to stay healthy. The preseason has given us insight into many changes that have taken place, as well as key inj... ...
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Animated Email Ads - Gmail Priority Inbox has an Awesome Cartoon Promo Video (VIDEO)
Gmail Priority Inbox will automatically flag emails as priority based on what you click on and read. This could save wondrous amounts of time for the busy worker bee. To advertise this wonderful new addition
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Time pre-blames Israel for coming peace talks failure
Time Magazine has decided to put the slam on Israel and Israelis in a carefully slanted article entitled "Why Israel Doesn't Care About Peace."
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Czech List: Sometimes Even A Conference Can Teach Vivid Political Realities
I'm not a big fan of conferences. There's nothing more repetitive than sitting in a panel where the presentations have interesting titles but are otherwise disappointing. Or listening to a speaker who may be very good but says absolutely nothing you ...
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The Awl gets a sister site, Splitsider, which will be its newsy-voicey compliment in covering comedy
It sometimes feels like all the good topics are taken online its uncommon to find a promising but untrampled niche for a new website. The folks behind The Awl hope theyve found one in a new site up in beta today called Splitsider. (Its ...
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The Hardest Word to Guess in Hangman
Next time you want to trip someone up in hangman, try using the word jazz. Mathematician Jon McLoone used a computer simulation that helped him uncover that jazz is the hardest word to guess in the game.The reason for this is simple: shorter w
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Conn Carroll: We can't spend our way to recovery
When President Barack Obama was selling his economic stimulus plan to the American people, he promised that, if enacted, the legislation would prevent unemployment from rising above 8 percent.Now, after $3 billion in Cash for Clunkers bailouts, $10...
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Adults, Cell Phones and Texting
Adults are increasingly using text messages to communicate, but they still text far less than teenagers, who send and receive, on average, five times more texts per day than adult texters.
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Summary Box: Average rates for 30-year fixed mortgages drop to 4.32 pct.; lowest in decades
RECORD LOWS: Mortgage rates fell to the lowest levels in decades for the tenth time in 11 weeks, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average rate for a 30-year fixed loan was 4.32 percent. The 15-year fixed loan hit 3.83 percent.
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4 Stocks For An Uncertain Market
at Investopedia] - In times of trouble, these names offer additional safety without sacrificing too much upside.
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Lunchtime Vid: Jan Brewer's Mortifying Debate Performance
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer isn't likely to lose her bid for reelection this November. But she certainly doesn't owe that to her televised debating skills. In a painful-to-watch opening statement from last night's gubernatorial debate, Brewer can't ...
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Oil Sheen Spreading After Another Gulf Explosion
Don't put those oil skimmer boats away yet. They may be needed for another go-around in the Gulf.At 9 AM central time, another oil rig exploded in the Gulf, 100 miles from the shore of Louisiana and about 200 miles from the BP disaster. The rig is ...
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Market-implied probabilities of a Greek default declined with the coordinated policy response earlier this year - but now the chances of default over a two-year-plus time frame are higher than before the plans were publicized. (via)
Market-implied probabilities of a Greek default declined with the coordinated policy response earlier this year - but now the chances of default over a two-year-plus time frame are higher than before the plans were publicized . ( via ) 4 comments!
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No Clowney around for talented South Pointe star
Jadeveon Clowney knows his time is almost here and he plans on doing all he can to make it memorable.
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Hero up! Hands-on with Marvel Super Hero Squad Online
Back in May, I scored Massively's first real look at Super Hero Squad Online , the Marvel-flavored, kid-friendly MMO from Gazillion Entertainment and The Amazing Society . I was smitten with the game at the time, and so when Gazillion offered me the ...
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Slovakia to mourn victims of shooting spree
Slovakia will hold a day of mourning Thursday to honour the victims of Monday's gun massacre in Bratislava with state flags flying at half-mast. During the shooting rampage eight people lost their lives, including the gunman himself, with another 15 ...
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Ultimate Ears intros 100 series noise-isolating earphones
Ultimate Ears today unveiled its 100 series noise-isolating earphones. They have been given a highly individualized flavor with each of the five models inspired by one of five different musical genres. Providing up to 24dBs of passive noise isolation, ...
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Furry Sibling Rivalry
(image source) My kids fight sometimes. Of course they do. But I have long thought that well-meaning parents actually cause much of the sibling rivalry that worries them so. Most parenting magazines, sooner or later, run an article for parents ...
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Five dislikes plus five likes equals iTunes 10
Before I get rolling here, let me warn you -- I'm not a frequent user of iTunes . I don't spend all of my time purchasing new music, videos, and movies, nor do I obsess over creating playlists to share with my friends. However, I do use it often ...
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2010 NHL Training Camp: Bill Guerin Could Join Philadelphia Flyers on Tryout
According to Tim Panaccio , unrestricted free agent forward Bill Guerin told CSNPhilly.com that he hopes to get a tryout offer from the Philadelphia Flyers .However, Guerin's agent Bob Murray told the Sporting News that he's hopeful to get a ...
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Economy Tops 1st Boxer, Fiorina Senate Debate
After a summer of firing campaign shots from afar, Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina met on the same stage for the first time Wednesday over who best represents California's economic interests for the next six years. ...
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Upside of forced downtime: Some embracing freedom, opportunities
Some idled workers are discovering the upside of downtime, making the most of their furloughs by exploring new interests, volunteering or just kicking back.
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Currents | Deals: Sales at Inteurs, Nest Interiors and Desiron
Discounts on sofas, stools and other home furnishings and accessories.
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Editorial: Apples Sep. 1 Event is a Home Run
From time to time, Apples special events hosted by Steve Jobs have been less than thrilling. We have been left wanting. This time, our best hopes were fulfilled, and Apples September 1 event hit one out of the park. Apple - Steve
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