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Droid Eris by HTC with Google

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:01:40 +0000

As I type, I’m listening to Joshua Topolsky, editor-in-chief of the technology blog Engadget, explain why the Droid isn’t an iPhone killer . I have to agree, it’s not. But competition is good. And I’m resistant to buying three of them for my family! A friend showed off ...

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BCS Rankings Week 11: TCU In 4th Place In BCS Standings

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:56:25 +0000

NEW YORK — TCU took over fourth place in the BCS standings behind Florida, Alabama and Texas, giving the Horned Frogs hope – however slim – of becoming the first BCS buster to break into the national championship game. Florida is first for the fourth straight week, and ...

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VIDEO: SNL Skewers Fox News Election 2009 coverage + Glenn Beck

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:16:00 +0000

By GottaLaff Shep's partisan attitude didn't strike me as all that Sheppy, but hey... fun stuff anyway: ( via )

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Sunday Football Open Thread

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:38:51 +0000

Dallas travels to the Iggles tonight. Philly is a 3 point fav. I like the Birds (-3) . The Giants have lost 3 straight and looked awful in each game. They host the Chargers today. I like the Giants (-5) to snap out of it. The Bears host Arizona. Both of these have been impossible to fathom. ...

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Ida Heads To U.S., Hurricane Watch Issued For Coastal Louisiana, Mississippi

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 15:18:00 +0000

MIAMI — A hurricane watch has been issued for coastal Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Ida begins making its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward the U.S. Ida could reach the northern Gulf Coast by Tuesday. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sunday ...

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Remembrance Sunday

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 05:19:54 +0000

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Health Care Plan Passes House 220 to 215

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 05:03:00 +0000

The health care reform bill passed and it's a bipartisan bill - one (1) Republican came aboard. Thank Gawd the Dems made all those compromises. R epublican Representative Anh Cao of Louisiana voted for the bill. Thirty-nine Blue Dog Democrats voted against the bill. Politics News ...

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BREAKING: House Passes Health Reform

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:17:14 +0000

At 11:14 p.m., the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Health Care for America" Act. Cheers erupted when the tally reached 218 votes, enough to pass the bill. The final count was 220 for, 215 against, with one Republican (Joseph Cao of Louisiana) ...

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CSPAN Live Coverage of Government Takeover of 1/5 of the US Economy. [JHoward]

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:45:48 +0000

Open thread. The road to tyranny starts in Washington … [ visit site to read more ]

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C-SPAN today

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:31:44 +0000

The House debate is on C-SPAN http://c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN... and it's pretty lively.

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Blackfive: Speaking of football- Navy downs Notre Dame

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:12:46 +0000

I find it hard to mouth the words given my loyalty and my Dad's West Point roots, but Go Navy beat Notre Dame. Which they just did, in a thrilling finish.read (http://www.blackfive.net/main/2009/11/speaking-of-football-navy-downs-notre-dame.html)

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Barney Frank Involved in Pot Bust

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:38:50 +0000

If this were a GOPer … FOX25 has learned that Congressman Barney Frank was present during a marijuana arrest at James Ready’s home in Ogunquit, Maine. Ready is well-known for his relationship with Congressman Frank. According to a police report, police charged Ready with ...

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Floor Fight In The House

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:05:39 +0000

Democrats are lining up female members to support the health care bill and giving a quick speech as part of their "unanimous consent request to revise and extend" their remarks. Tom Price (R-GA) is now objecting and generally mucking up...

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Open College Football Thread

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:51:52 +0000

I don't hate Alabama. I was bornded there. But dad graduated from Auburn so screw them. They mean nothing to me. That's teh big game today, Alabama (2) and LSU (9) at 3:30 EST. Also OSU (15) lookin to be...

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IT’S OKAY, HE’S NOT A REPUBLICAN: Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust. “Congressman Barney Frank …

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:23:55 +0000

IT’S OKAY, HE’S NOT A REPUBLICAN: Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust. “Congressman Barney Frank was present during a marijuana arrest at James Ready’s home in Ogunquit, Maine. Ready is well-known for his relationship with Congressman Frank.” Now if this were ...

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ANOTHER REPORT FROM THE ASHEVILLE TEA PARTY’S “House Call” On Heath Shuler. With photos….

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:29:59 +0000

ANOTHER REPORT FROM THE ASHEVILLE TEA PARTY’S “House Call” On Heath Shuler. With photos.

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Reality TV Weddings: The Touching Vs. The Terrible

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:26:37 +0000

Khloe Kardashian's 2-hour wedding special airs Sunday night, even though she's not legally married. Khloe and Lamar Odom aren't the first real-life couple to exchange vows in front of rolling cameras, and they won't be the last. The question remains if the union will last, as some below split ...

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Since it's Friday night...

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:45:00 +0000

...and, um, whatever, here's a picture of Elizabeth Banks looking retro-hawt: It's like the 1950s...in my pants! (Yeah, I know that it doesn't make any sense. You come up with something better.)

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And You Thought Football Was Rough

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:18:00 +0000

Meet Elizabeth Lambert. She likes playing dirty.A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons.Junior defender Elizabeth Lambert was suspended Friday for her infractions the day before during a 1-0 loss to BYU in a Mountain West Conference semifinal. Lambert is ...

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LSU Vs. Alabama: Tigers, Crimson Tide To Face Off In SEC Showdown

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:37:38 +0000

After this Saturday, we will know which team will most likely get a shot at the No.1 ranked Florida Gators for the SEC Championship. The LSU Tigers (7-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) visit Alabama on tomorrow at 3:30 EST on CBS in what may be their most important game of the regular season. ...

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High School Football Rundown: Week Ten

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:58:48 +0000

Lull ... final week ... lots of playoff positioning in order tonight. Enjoy! # Team Rec W/L Week Nine Week Eight Pvs 1. Cedar Hill 9-0 - @ Grand Prairie, 55-7 Irving Nimitz 1 2. Dallas Skyline 10-0 W Dallas White, 62-3 @ ...

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Weekend Box Office: Nothing Great in “The Box,” “Men Who Stare @ Goats,” & “The 4th Kind”

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:46:57 +0000

By Debbie Schlussel The new offerings this weekend are nothing to write home about . . . or on which to waste ten bucks. I did not see Disney’s animated 3D version of “A Christmas Carol.” Of what I did see, all three had a paranormal/science fiction element key to their ...

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AP Sources: 1 rampage gun purchased legally

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:34:13 +0000

Source: [b]Google/AP[/b] WASHINGTON Law enforcement officials say a 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting rampage was purchased legally at a Texas gun store. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case. Records ...

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Facebook: Dislike Stuff On Facebook With Firefox Plugin

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:00:06 +0000

We all have friends that post inane or annoying comments, photos, or videos on Facebook. Sure, we can hide their content, but more and more Facebookers are looking for a dislike option to visually show their disapproval. More on Facebook

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The Worst Thing From The Annapolis Election

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:47:00 +0000

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Jason Rodriguez (PHOTO): Orlando Office Shooting Suspect

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:21:28 +0000

Reports are coming in that 8 people were shot in a high-rise in Orlando, Florida. MSNBC reports that the suspect, Jason Rodriquez, has not been located. Police are describing him as a "former disgruntled office worker." Authorities said Rodriguez is possibly driving a 2002 silver Nissan SUV ...

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What the Hell Is Wrong With People?

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:15:00 +0000

A developing situation in Orlando, Florida brings troubling news. At least two people are reported dead and several other are seriously injured after someone opened fire in the Gateway Center building this afternoon. Police are still looking for the gunman. The Orlando Sentinel reported that ...

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Report: Orlando high-rise shooting

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:41:18 +0000

Source: [b]WPTV[/b] WESH TV, The NBC affiliate in Orlando reports authorities were dispatched to a shooting at a downtown Orlando high-rise Friday morning. The station says rescue crews were called to the 16 story Gateway Center at 1000 Legion Place around 11:30 a.m. Dispatchers with ...

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Yankees Parade Live TV Coverage: Where To Watch Online

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:28:38 +0000

The New York Yankees are taking their victory lap through downtown New York today. To watch the World Series winners march down the Canyon of Heroes, check out the live streams from the sites below: ABC 7 , NBC 4 , CBS 2 , FOX 5 , and NY1 . Check back here for a full recap of the ...

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Rihanna Interview Part 2 (Video)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:40:00 +0000

Rihanna talks about the violent assault by Chris Brown in this clip from Good Morning America. Tonight on 20/20, ABC will air the full interview. See Part 1. Feminist News Gender Politics Patriarchy Terrorism Violence Against Women Hate Crimes

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Friday Catblogging: Canadian Version

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:29:51 +0000

see more Lolcats and funny pictures This one is for our Canadian friends.

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Policewoman Kim Munley Hailed as Hero for Wounding Gunman at Fort Hood

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:39:00 +0000

This is the woman who stopped Major Hasan from killing yet more innocent soldiers at Fort Hood yesterday. Kimberly Munley, hero and civilian police officer, saved lives when she put an end to the rampage by shooting Major Hasan 4 times, even while Officer Munley herself was wounded. ...

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'Precious' Makes Paula Abdul Bawl

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:41:07 +0000

Paula Abdul couldn't turn off the tears during a screening of the four-hanky "Precious" at AFI Fest 2009 in LA with Will Smith, executive producer Oprah Winfrey and director Lee Daniels.

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Labor report: Unemployment Edges Toward 10 Percent

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:36:23 +0000

The government releasew its monthly employment report today and the AP reports that the nation's economy probably lost a net total of 175,000 jobs in October, pushing the unemployment rate to 9.9 percent. Ah, the wonders of Obanomics and Hopenchange. But puhleese, don't question Dear ...

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Jon Stewart Does Glenn Beck: Devotes Segment To Crazy Conspiracy Theories And Almost Crying (VIDEO)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:39:31 +0000

We knew Jon Stewart was a talented comedian, but until last night we didn't know he had missed his true calling: Being Glenn Beck. Yes, the "Daily Show" host spent an entire segment acting like, talking like, crying like, dancing like, and gesticulating like Glenn Beck. He was inspired by the ...

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Tyson (foods) ordered to pay $250K for labor violations at Alabama plant

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:09:39 +0000

Source: [b]Birmingham Business Journal[/b] by Lauren B. Cooper Staff A federal court in Birmingham has ordered Tyson Foods Inc. to pay $250,000 for labor violations at its Blountsville facility. The verdict stems from a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor against the poultry ...

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President Obama to Visit Walter Reed Friday

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:47:33 +0000

White House officials tell ABC News that President Obama will visit with wounded soldiers tomorrow at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The trip was scheduled before the incident today at Fort Hood, officials said. President Obama visited wounded troops at...

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"A Serious Man."

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:41:00 +0000

After finally getting around to watching "Burn After Reading" — the Coen Brothers movie that my sister and I stumbled onto the set of back when I was living in Brooklyn Heights — and having loved it, we decided to take in this year's Coen Brothers movie, "A Serious Man," and we loved that ...

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Man appears alive at own funeral in Brazil

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A Brazilian bricklayer reportedly killed in a car crash shocked his mourning family by showing up alive at his funeral. Relatives of Ademir Jorge Goncalves, 59, had identified him as the victim of a Sunday night car crash in Parana state in southern Brazil, police said. As is customary in ...

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Shocker: Man Who Shot Up Ft. Hood Soldiers Was Muslim (and a “Loyal” Muslim U.S. Soldier)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:32:08 +0000

By Debbie Schlussel Ah, you knew this was coming. And the name of the soldier who shot up his fellow soldiers at Ft. Hood U.S. Army Base and killed them is . . . MAJOR MALIK NADAL HASAN. Religion of Peace: Muslim American Soldiers Committed Ft. Hood Massacre Shock-a-lock-a. Sounds Wiccan or ...

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On Denialism and the role of science in America.

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:55:03 +0000

We need to remember that denialism kills people. [ more ... ] Educational Resources - Technology - Science in Society - Publications - IdeumMtTable

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Verizon Droid Eris: HTC's New Phone Reviewed (PHOTOS)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:53:32 +0000

Verizon Wireless introduced the company's second "Droid" Android phone on Thursday, and it's what a lot of people expected: a rebadged version of the HTC Hero for Sprint, called the Droid Eris.

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Islamic Clerics Rail Against Beyonce’s “Insolent Sex Party”

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:47:21 +0000

Once again, the Islamic world isn’t happy that Beyonce is on tour: CAIRO — As Egypt gears for pop diva Beyonce Knowles’ first performance in North Africa, Islamic conservatives are branding her show an “insolent sex party” that threatens the Muslim ...

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Lawyers of the Day: Arthur Cutillo, Michael Kimelman, and Jason Goldfarb

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:06:00 +0000

Today the winners of Lawyer of the Day honors are obvious. Congratulations to Arthur Cutillo, Michael Kimelman, and Jason Goldbfarb, three attorneys who stand accused of involvement in the infamous Galleon Group insider trading scheme. Both Cutillo and Kimelman (pictured) have distinguished ...

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Taylor Swift Does Not Want to Talk About It

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:40:45 +0000

You had to feel bad for country star Taylor Swift last September, when Kanye West got his drink on and ruined her big moment at the People Still Watch MTV for Some Reason Awards: Click here to view the embedded video. Whoops, wrong clip. Well, you remember what happened, right? ...

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German Bears' Mysterious And Sad Hair Loss (PHOTOS)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:59:06 +0000

As the German winter approaches, Dolores and her friends will not be bundling up -- the Leipzig zoo's bears have lost all of their fur. The scary part is that vets aren't sure why the sudden hair loss happened or if there is anything to do about it. The hairless bears have become something of a ...

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Quote of the day

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:41:16 +0000

President Obama campaigned hard all weekend for Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in New Jersey and Creigh Deeds in the Virginia governor's race. But on Election Night he watched the Chicago Bulls game on television. The Bulls lost, too. Don Surber in a column today in the Charleston Daily Mail .

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Bing West on Afghanistan: 'Leaving your enemy intact is not a smart idea in any war'

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:37:08 +0000

Bing West provides footage from combat engagements with the Taliban in Helmand province. "Video shows why coalition and Afghan battalions inflict few Taliban casualties. Causes include terrain, Taliban maneuver, heavy coalition armor and risk aversion to minimize casualties, while ...

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Goldman Sachs Received H1N1 Vaccine Before Several Hospitals (GS)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:20:16 +0000

Source: [b]bujsinessinsider.com[/b] Joe Weisenthal|Nov. 5, 2009, 7:20 AM | 2,778 |21 PrintTags: Wall Street, Goldman Sachs, Health ...Goldman Sachs (GS) has received 200 doses in total -- the exact same as Lennox Hill hospital. Health officials say corporate partners are always ...

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Morning Open Thread

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:13:55 +0000

Good morning. > Students show their excitement at meeting President Barack Obama during his visit to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School in New Orleans, La. Photo by Pete Souza.

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