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05 Jan 2009 23:23

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U.S.: Barack is open to Republicans’ fiscal ideas, by the way

  • The monopoly on good ideas does not belong to a single party. If it’s a good idea, we will consider it.
  • Barack Obama • during a closed-door meeting with House and Senate leaders today • source
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05 Jan 2009 23:21

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U.S.: The centerpiece of Obama’s economic stimulus plan

  • $300 billion in tax cuts; he may face GOP opposition
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05 Jan 2009 23:06

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Sports: “50-game suspension? But what did I do?”

  • What happened? Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero bought a supplement at a GNC store in July. The 33-year-old Romero, who closed out two key World Series games for the defending champs, tested positive for a banned substance under the league’s drug policy. source
  • What happened? Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero bought a supplement at a GNC store in July. The 33-year-old Romero, who closed out two key World Series games for the defending champs, tested positive for a banned substance under the league’s drug policy.
  • The punishment Months after the positive test, the league concluded that there are over-the-counter substances that could result in a positive test under the league’s drug policy. While Romero did not do anything wrong according to the league, he was still suspended for 50 games next season due to “negligence.” Romero stands to lose $1.25 million. source
  • What happened? Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero bought a supplement at a GNC store in July. The 33-year-old Romero, who closed out two key World Series games for the defending champs, tested positive for a banned substance under the league’s drug policy.
  • The punishment Months after the positive test, the league concluded that there are over-the-counter substances that could result in a positive test under the league’s drug policy. While Romero did not do anything wrong according to the league, he was still suspended for 50 games next season due to “negligence.” Romero stands to lose $1.25 million.
  • Romero’s reaction Romero, who will not reveal the over-the-counter substance he bought for fear of younger copycats, doesn’t understand what he did wrong. “There is nothing that should take away from the rings of my teammates,” he said. “I didn’t cheat. I tried to follow the rules.” source
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05 Jan 2009 22:47

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U.S.: Did someone say “Bush dynasty”?

  • I’d like to see him run. I’d like to see him be president some day.
  • George H.W. Bush • on the desire to see his other son, Jeb, run for the Oval Office. • source
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05 Jan 2009 22:42

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Offbeat: Was Stonehenge a trance music hotspot?

An expert says it was perfect for ancient raves. Don’t trust him; he’s a DJ, too. source
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05 Jan 2009 21:13

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U.S.: Minn. senate race: A couple hundred votes, a big difference

  • 215 votes, the lead Norm Coleman held over Al Franken after the initial count source
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05 Jan 2009 20:49

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Offbeat, U.S.: Decades later, love hasn’t torn Virginia apart yet

  • 40 age of Virginia’s state slogan; Va. is for lovers, y’know source
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05 Jan 2009 16:39

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Tech: Steve Jobs levels with us

  • I’ve decided to share something very personal with the Apple community so that we can all relax and enjoy the show tomorrow.
  • Steve Jobs • In an open letter in which he revealed a hormone inbalance which was making him lose significant amounts of weight • source
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05 Jan 2009 09:56

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Culture, U.S.: The curious case of turning away Joe Biden

  • It didn’t seem many people recognized him. Honestly, I think people were just too wrapped up in themselves to notice.
  • Becky Gingrich, 21 • an employee of the Delaware movie theater that turned away the Veep-in-waiting and his wife due to overcapacity. That Brad Pitt sure is dreamy. • source
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05 Jan 2009 05:33

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Culture, Music: The Death Row catalogue; buy it, tick Suge off

  • Why it’s for sale Back in 2006, Suge Knight declared bankruptcy. As part of that whole kit-and-kaboodle, he had to put legendary gangsta rap label Death Row Records up for sale. It goes to auction January 15. source
  • Why it’s for sale Back in 2006, Suge Knight declared bankruptcy. As part of that whole kit-and-kaboodle, he had to put legendary gangsta rap label Death Row Records up for sale. It goes to auction January 15.
  • Don’t wanna cross him Despite a treasure trove of songs reportedly in the thousands, some potential buyers are supposedly scared that Knight might come to haunt them if they lay their hands on his former assets. Hmm. Wonder why. source
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