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minnesota.publicradio.org - 15 hours ago

— minnesota.publicradio.org — A billboard on I-35 in Wyoming, Minnesota is becoming an Internet sensation.... (more) The mystery billboard

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youtube.com - 24 hours ago

Snowlapse 2010.wmv (video)

— youtube.com — Time lapse video of the Feruary 5-6 snowfall in DC. Nikon D200 set to make an exposure... every 5 minutes. 328 frames at 12 fps. (more) Snowlapse 2010.wmv (video)

Comments vote down The Agitator found this 24 hours agofound this

wideshut.co.uk - 6 hours ago

Climate Cops Advert Brainwashes Super Bowl Viewers

— wideshut.co.uk — A slick advert shown to the largest TV viewing audience of the year at the Super Bowl,... depicts “Green Police” using excessive force on a US citizen for asking for a plastic bag at the supermarket. (more) Climate Cops Advert Brainwashes Super Bowl Viewers

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mudvillegazette.com - 83 minutes ago

Happy Birthday Mrs G

— mudvillegazette.com — One reason I can't possibly the grandfather of milbogs: she's still too young to be a grandma.... However, she's spending her birthday working on yet another project to expand the ever-growing milblog world , which you can join. (She'd consider that a nice birthday present, in fact.) (more) Happy Birthday Mrs G

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directorblue.blogspot.com - 60 minutes ago

New sign spotted in the mountains

— directorblue.blogspot.com — Hat tip: Tim. (more) New sign spotted in the mountains

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ajc.com - 15 hours ago

MARTA ‘yellow line' to Doraville angers some in Asian community

— ajc.com — By Dan Chapman and Ariel Hart The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Asian-American activists offended that MARTA re-named the train... line into the heart of Atlanta's Asian community the "yellow line" will take their objections to the transit agency's chief ... (more) MARTA ‘yellow line' to Doraville angers some in ...

Comments vote down Peach Pundit found this 15 hours agofound this

nypost.com - 5 hours ago

City businesses hit with higher MTA tax to close transit budget gap

— nypost.com — Gov. Paterson wants city businesses to shoulder a 59 percent hike in the payroll tax used to... fund the MTA -- to spare straphangers from facing even more service cuts. In his latest revised state budget -- which had predicted a $400 million drop in ... (more) City businesses hit with higher MTA tax to close transit ...

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politicalwire.com - 6 hours ago

Republicans Threaten Boycott of Health Care Summit

— politicalwire.com — House Republican leaders raised the prospect "that they might refuse to participate in President Obama's proposed health... care summit if the White House chooses not to scrap the existing reform bills and start over," the Washington Post reports. On the ... (more) Republicans Threaten Boycott of Health Care Summit

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tampabay.com - 90 minutes ago

Sink's pick

— tampabay.com — Sink's pick (more) Sink's pick

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politico.com - 6 hours ago

SCOTUS ruling fuels voters' ire

— politico.com — Poll finds they oppose by a 2-to-1 ratio the decision to let corporations and unions to run political... ads. (more) SCOTUS ruling fuels voters' ire

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douthat.blogs.nytimes.com - 7 hours ago

Republicans Have an Idea After All

— douthat.blogs.nytimes.com — To curb deficits, Rep. Ryan's budget plan would end Social Security and Medicare, plus spending for education,... roads and much else. But don't worry: It would also cut taxes for rich folks. (more) Republicans Have an Idea After All

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smalldeadanimals.com - 3 hours ago

Jail Chewbacca

— smalldeadanimals.com — Bonus: Exxon slips $100,000 to the dark side. ... and speaking of courts (could be the start... of a trend)... (more) Jail Chewbacca

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eandpinexile.blogspot.com - 3 hours ago

Palin Failed to Pay Alaska Property Taxes

— eandpinexile.blogspot.com — Uncovering yet another Palin scandal, the Associated Press confirms that the former governor neglected to pay assessments... on two buildings. (more) Palin Failed to Pay Alaska Property Taxes

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motherjones.com - 3 hours ago

"Finish the Kitchen"

— motherjones.com — Insurers have to take all comers. They can't turn you down for a preexisting condition or cut... you off after you get sick or lose your job. Community rating. Within a few broad classes, everyone gets charged the same amount for insurance. A significant ... (more) "Finish the Kitchen"

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dctrawler.dailycaller.com - 5 hours ago

Your 2/9/10 Treacher update

— dctrawler.dailycaller.com — Right after I posted that yesterday, a couple of nice medical students came in and changed the... dressing on my leg. I finally got to see the aftermath, and at this point I think I’m too freaked out to really be upset by it. The knee is pretty ... (more) Your 2/9/10 Treacher update

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bloomberg.com - 7 hours ago

Waiting for Rapture? What about Your Pets?

— bloomberg.com — For $110, a new company will make sure they get adopted by a non-Christian family after you're... spirited away to a better place on Judgment Day. (more) Waiting for Rapture? What about Your Pets?

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mudvillegazette.com - 5 hours ago

Legalize crime!

— mudvillegazette.com — Well if nothing was illegal we wouldn't need lawyers: Stolen Valor Act facing legal challenges . I... would say this is timely in light of the McManus story, but there's always someone trying to pass themselves off as a "decorated veteran." For example, our old pal Rick Strandlof makes an ... (more) Legalize crime!

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theatlanticwire.com - 4 hours ago

Marc Ambinder: What I Read

— theatlanticwire.com — takomabibelot/Flickr under a CC license “Every time I hear about Twitter I want to yell Stop,” writes... George Packer in his New Yorker blog. Packer feels he’s drowning in information and opinion. Perhaps he feels, like many of us, that other people can ... (more) Marc Ambinder: What I Read

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yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 43 minutes ago

Time Is Not On Our Side

— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — There’s a lot going on in George Packer’s condescending post about Twitter , but I think this... is his core point: Here’s another: Marc Ambinder, The Atlantic ’s very good politics blogger, was asked by Michael Kinsley to describe his ... (more) Time Is Not On Our Side

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nypost.com - 6 hours ago

Furious gov: I've been sexploited

— nypost.com — Comments: 24 Blasts tales of affairs & drugs By BRENDAN SCOTT and FREDRIC U. DICKER, Post Correspondents... Last Updated: 7:44 AM, February 9, 2010 Posted: 2:46 AM, February 9, 2010 (more) Furious gov: I've been sexploited

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wired.co.uk - 4 hours ago

Dan Ariely: Bonuses boost activity, not quality

— wired.co.uk — Photo: Wired UK Homepage image courtesy A Magill This article was taken from the March issue of... Wired UK magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ... (more) Dan Ariely: Bonuses boost activity, not quality

Comments vote down The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan found this 4 hours agofound this