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Print view: Score gains by Hispanic students make a sick joke of Bob Samuelson
Four accounts of Social Security/lovable losers edition: On Monday, Paul Krugman compared our current economic plight to our plight in 1938. More specifically, he cited a poll from 1938--a poll in which the American public supported the wrong approach ...
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What's the Government Doing to Combat Bedbugs?
Who do we turn to when we have seemingly impossible problems to solve? The government. So what are they doing to help Americans sleep more soundly amidst a bedbug outbreak?
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Homeowners Would Say, 'Don't Do VAT!'
In determining how homes will appreciate going forward, income is likely a factor. As Americans grow wealthier, more can afford to buy and at higher prices, so homes appreciate. That was the logic explored Wednesday in a piece by David Leonhardt. I ...
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Americans split on risks and benefits of synthetic biology
Scientists may argue that synthetic biology could create life-saving drugs or spawn malevolent bioterrorism agents but do average Americans even care? A survey released today suggests that while awareness of the burgeoning field is growing, Americans ...
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Americans 'not at war' with Islam: Obama
With the United States commemorating the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks amid heightened tensions over Islam's place in America, President Barack Obama on Friday appealed for religious tolerance and urged Americans to remember "we are not ...
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Carol Platt Liebau: Watch "Giuliani's 9/11"
Last night, my husband and I watched "Giuliani's 9/11," a documentary on National Geographic (information about replays, etc., here).This documentary should be (figuratively) required viewing for every American,...
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God Orders Random Guy to Create Palin 2012 Project
Not long ago, a Real-American named Gary Troy was standing in his kitchen, deep-frying a cheeseburger for his lunch, when God the Creator suddenly appeared. Gary, God said, This is your mission in life: To promote the fuck out of Sarah Palin until
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Humberto Fontova: Fidel Castro Turns on the Charm, Dazzles the MSM
Fidel Castro recently bestowed The Atlantic Magazine's Jeffrey Goldberg with an exclusive interview. More than a mere exclusive, this is the first interview granted by the Stalinist dictator to an American reporter in 4...
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And Then There Was Light: Will Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs Increase Energy Use?
It seemed so simple: To reduce energy use, Americans must abandon the old-fashioned incandescent light bulb in favor of new energy-efficient lighting. Congress even passed legislation in 2007 mandating a phase-out of the familiar Edison bulb in ...
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The Visionary
For half a century, Stewart Brand has demonstrated a gift forprescience. He rode with Ken Keseys Merry Pranksters when mostAmericans had never heard of hippies, ran the cameras at the firstpublic display of modern computer text editing and ...
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Karzai Asks Foes to Join Peace Process
Taliban insurgents fighting his government, to join the peace process. Mullah Omars own Id message was uncompromising, boasting that American forces were on the verge of leaving Afghanistan, a...
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Dont let the Grinch steal September 11th
The media should stop focusing on the Koran-burning pastor in Florida, and instead focus on the overwhelming tolerance and kindness of Americans.
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Obama calls for day of service on 9/11 anniversary
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is asking the country to observe the Sept. 11 anniversary as a day of "service and remembrance." He says Americans should find a way to serve their fellow citizens and rekindle the spirit of unity and common purpose ..
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THE ROVING EYE : Nobody expects the American Inquisition
As the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks approached and the land of the free was still enmeshed in two wars to combat the rising tide of Islamic world dominance, a coalition of Republican politicians, talk show hosts and assorted wackos ...
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Doesn't Haley Barbour Know How to Read?
Haley Barbour, marionette master:A reporter followed up to ask Barbour for his opinion as to why so many Americans (wrongly) think Obama is a Muslim."I don't know why people think what they think," Barbour said. He paused and then added, "This is a ...
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U.S. Steps Up Its Effort Against a European System of Fees on Airline Emissions
Even as United States authorities sought to derail the European system, major American carriers were taking steps to comply with the rules, which take effect in 2012.
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The Latest from Iraq
Apparently were trying to diminish the powers of the prime ministers office as a way of greasing the skids of coalition: American officials said that the approach, which aims to bring Mr. Malikis State of Law party, Ayad Allawis Iraqiya
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Obama: America's enemy is al-Qaida, not Islam
President Barack Obama is appealing to Americans to stand by the nation's belief in religious tolerance.
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US Having Tough Time Detecting Terror Threats
It has become far harder for the US government to detect upcoming terrorist threats in the years since 9/11, as terrorist networks spread and attract more Americans to their ranks, according to a new report from the former leaders of the 9/11 ...
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Top Gear previews SSC Ultimate Aero II supercar
American exotic automaker, Shelby Supercars (SSC), held the world landspeed record for a production car until very recently. This car looks to change that. ShelbySuperCars - SSC Aero - Mass production - SSC Ultimate Aero - Jason Castriota
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On Eve Of 9/11 Anniversary, American Muslims Face Renewed Climate Of Suspicion
Nine years have passed since Al-Qaeda operatives crashed three U.S. passenger planes in a mass terrorist attack on New York and Washington, killing nearly 3,000 people. A fourth plane crashed in Penns...
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World Briefs (09/10/10)
WASHINGTON -- Fidel Castro's comment to a visiting American journalist that Cuba's economic system doesn't work is the strongest signal yet that the communist island is looking to private enterprise and foreign investment to bolster growth.
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DOE Selects CES for $30m ARRA Funding
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Clean Energy Systems (CES) for $30m in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding to accelerate development of zero emission power plants using a variety of fuel sources.
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Obama marks end of Ramadan
WASHINGTON - US PRESIDENT Barack Obama marked the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Thursday by reflecting on religious tolerance, as a row raged over plans by an American pastor to torch 200 Qurans. 'As Ramadan comes to an end, Michelle and ...
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Endgame
Explosions off in the distance: In my experience its true; its easier to achieve goals by keeping them secret. The long shock. Combining Ann Friedmans suggestion with mine from this morning, maybe after the election Michelle R
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Young American out of U.S. Open
NEW YORK This could have been a defining moment for 22-year-old Sam Querrey, a chance for him to advance to his first Grand Slam tournament quarterfinal with a real opportunity to move to the semifinals of the U.S. Open.
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9/11 Legacy: USA as Valhalla for Torturers & Govt. Secrecy
The Ninth Circuit court of federal appeals embraced the Obama and Bush administrations spurious arguments that Americans cannot be permitted to know the details of Bush-era torture. But the court, in one of the most optimistic moments in recent ...
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Even Your Pants Are Lying To You?
I don't believe Disinformation's first book, the Russ Kick anthology You Are Being Lied To , (now updated as You Are STILL Being Lied To ), covered fashion, but this story made me think of it. Wow, as Americans, it seems that we don't want to accept ...
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The American Combat Mission in Iraq Has Ended
And if you believe that, Ive got a bridge you might be interested in buying. It connects my oceanfront properties in Kansas (also for sale) to the magical island where I keep my leprechaun-sourced gold hoard. From the Washington Posts account of an .
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Obama Admits "Stimulus" Failed
It's settled now. Barack Obama has come clean on his monstrous $787 billion "stimulus" package, acknowledging that it has been a complete bust. Not that we needed BHO to admit it. Since the enactment of "porkulus," the number of Americans receiving ...
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