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Italy enthralled by ship's tale of two captains - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:20 AM EST (Yahoo! News)
ROME (Reuters) - The Coast Guard officer who ordered the captain of the capsized Italian cruise ship to go back aboard unwittingly became an instant hero on Wednesday, credited with saving the national honor on one of its darkest nights. Italy has become enthralled with the tale …
I am the very model of a presidential wannabe
Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:09 PM EST
I like to have fun with the Major General's song every now and then, and come up with alternate versions. This one I put out back in June, but I think it's worthy of a reprint as the republican primary heats up. If you are not familiar with Gilbert & Sullivan's song, or …
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Magazine's 1st MAD men get a rare reunion
Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:29 AM EST
Think of them as the senior class of the "usual gang of idiots." Or the original MAD men perhaps.
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Home Depot moving white-collar jobs overseas
Seeded on Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:13 AM EDT (www.wsbtv.com)
Channel 2 Action News has reported in recent years that Home Depot has laid off thousands of workers, including hundreds at its worldwide corporate headquarters in Vinings in Cobb County.
800 pound alligator caught near Savannah | 11alive.com
Seeded on Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:28 AM EDT (www.11alive.com)
Abandoned for two weeks, starving dogs eat owner - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Wed Sep 7, 2011 6:39 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
Seven dogs starved of food and water for two weeks are suspected of eating their Indonesian owner after he returned to his hometown in Manado from a holiday, local media reported on Tuesday.
TRUE or FALSE: Will the US dollar collapse?
Wed Sep 7, 2011 9:50 AM EDT
I was asked in a lecture in Paris recently if US $ faces the same dilemma as Zimbabwe, Hungary or Germany? Zimbabwe – 100 Trillion Dollar, 2006 Hungary – 100 Quintillion Pengo, 1946 or Germany – 1 billion mark, 1923.
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Eight state-fair foods we dare you to try on Shine
Seeded on Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:44 AM EDT (Yahoo!)
Remember when eating at the local fair was a relatively straightforward — albeit unhealthy — affair where the most exotic fried item was dough? Although beloved fairground staples like corn dogs, elephant ears, and cotton candy are alive and well (and facing no threat of losi …
How Rick Perry aggressively pursued federal aid he now decries - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:53 AM EDT (Yahoo! News)
The same report details millions more that flowed from the federal treasury into Texas as a result of the official state lobbying campaign, which was overseen by Perry, a Republican Lt. Governor and the Republican speaker of the state house between 2003 and 2005.
Why should we be happy about a weak dollar?
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:19 PM EDT
The right wingnuts just don't ever seem to understand the economic significance of the relative value of the US dollar, or other currencies.
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Stasi spies in disguise Photos | Stasi spies in disguise Pictures - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:42 AM EDT (Yahoo! News)
Stasi spy outfit fashion show!
Neighbors Upset Over Run-Down Snake-Infested House - News Story - WSB Atlanta
Seeded on Tue Aug 9, 2011 3:36 PM EDT (www.wsbtv.com)
"It's a hazard. I can't even let my dogs out because they have snakes in here," said Wayne Avant, who lives next door to the home.
Humor: Don't ask God if you should run, I have a better source!
Mon Aug 8, 2011 11:50 AM EDT
In ancient Greece politicians relied on the the Oracle of Delphi and today's right wing politicians have God to help guide them in their political decisions, such as whether or not to run for the office of President of the United States. Rubbish! I …
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European "nanny states" still have AAA rating, better healthcare than the US
Sun Aug 7, 2011 3:39 PM EDT
The right wingnuts of today love to complain that President Obama is trying to turn the United States into a european style "nanny state" like France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, etc. But look at this! Those european "nanny states" that the tea party loves to …
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Boycott the Tea Partiers Districts!
Thu Aug 4, 2011 1:03 PM EDT
It's time to start pushing back on the Tea Party republican jackasses that seem to think they have a blank check to take over the US government! We need to send an unmistakable message to the districts responsible for putting these jerks into our government! The repre …
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The GOP's hidden debt-deal agenda: Gut the EPA - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Tue Aug 2, 2011 11:42 AM EDT (Yahoo! News)
The Republican-led House has voted to "stop," "block" or "undermine" efforts to protect the environment 110 times since January.
Palin's 'Undefeated' tanks, heads to Pay-Per-View | The Ticket - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:09 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
"The Undefeated," the documentary about Sarah Palin, appears to have suffered box office defeat.
Ronald Reagan comments on debt ceiling
Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:45 PM EDT
"Congress consistently brings the government to the edge of default before facing its responsibility," rings the voice of the late Reagan, who sounds eerily relevant today.
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51st state? Small step forward for long-shot 'South California' plan - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:33 AM EDT (Yahoo! News)
A Republican member of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors wants his county and 12 others to secede from California and form the 51st state.
Poll: Have you emailed your congress person about the debt ceiling debate?
Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:27 AM EDT
If you haven't emailed your representative in the House yet regarding the debt ceiling increase, now is the time to do it! Especially if they are republican. Here is a link you can use to contact your representative: Share …
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GOP leaders say they've sacrificed enough already on debt negotiations | The Ticket - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:17 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
Amid ongoing negotiations with President Obama over raising the debt ceiling, House Republican leaders responded to Obama's call Monday for compromise by saying that their openness to raising the debt ceiling at all is sacrifice enough.
Special Report: A little house of secrets on the Great Plains - Yahoo! News
Seeded on Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:32 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
A Reuters investigation has found the house at 2710 Thomes Avenue serves as a little Cayman Island on the Great Plains.
Poll: Do you like your homeowner's association?
Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:40 AM EDT
I have never lived under a homeowner's association, or any housing area with covenants. I just don't like the idea of being restricted by a non-governmental organization like a homeowner's association, or having my liberty restricted by covenants. A homeowner's assoc …
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Better pay for Ga. math, science teachers? | ajc.com
Seeded on Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:34 AM EDT (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
For a first-year teacher with a bachelor’s, it means a jump on the state salary schedule from $33,424 a year to $37,985, the current pay for a six-year teacher with the same experience.
Republican History of Failure III: "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job."
Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:03 PM EDT
September 23, 1999
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