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12 Jan 2009 12:52

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Offbeat, U.S.: Obama’s second-toughest issue, after the economy

  • We’re closing in on it. This has been tougher than finding a Commerce Secretary.
  • President-elect Barack Obama • on finding the right First Dog to bring into the White House • source
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12 Jan 2009 12:43

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Offbeat, U.S.: No Obama for inauguration rehearsal? No problem!

These are not the Obamas. But they got to pretend to be on Sunday. source
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12 Jan 2009 12:35

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U.S.: The math of getting a traffic ticket in North Carolina

  • -1% drop in revenue in N.C. one year leads to a …
  • +30% increase in traffic tickets the next year source
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12 Jan 2009 12:20

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Tech: Microsoft’s Windows 7 Beta saga goes on

  • Want the beta? Now’s the time. Microsoft formally apologized for the delays in getting the software released to customers in a smooth fashion. They will let an unlimited number of people download the Vista-killer in the next couple of weeks. The MS Web site has been incredibly slow since the Beta’s launch and the company was initially afraid it couldn’t handle the load.
  • This poor man has to do PR magic Brandon LeBlanc, a Windows communications manager, tried calming down the masses: “I know many of you had issues with the Windows 7 beta site of the last 24 hours,” he said. “As you may have noticed the download site has been up and running smoothly since this morning. That said, we apologize for the inconvenience that it caused some of you.” source
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12 Jan 2009 12:12

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Biz, U.S.: Oh wait! Obama wants me to release those bailout funds!

  • $350 billion was just signed off on by Bush source
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12 Jan 2009 11:45

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U.S.: I’m outta here! This is on that Obama guy’s watch now.

  • I don’t intend to make the request unless he specifically asks me to make it.
  • George W. Bush • on the release of $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program funds. If the money were to be released today, it wouldn’t be available until after Obama takes office. Obama has yet to request the money. • source
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12 Jan 2009 00:24

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Culture: The big winner at the Golden Globes

Slumdog Millionaire won all four awards it was nominated for, including “Best Motion Picture Drama.” source
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