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15 Jan 2009 12:10

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Culture: Mickey Rourke pulls out a late-arriving comeback

Rourke notes the painful parallels between his career and that of his character in “The Wrestler.” source
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15 Jan 2009 11:43

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Biz, U.S.: VitaminWater not healthy? A consumer group says yes.

  • Coke markets VitaminWater as a healthful alternative to soda by labeling its several flavors with such health buzz words as ‘defense,’ ‘rescue,’ ‘energy,’ and ‘endurance.’
  • The Center for Science in the Public Interest • in a statement regarding its class-action lawsuit against Coke for making deceptive health claims about the drink that gave 50 Cent a huge payday. • source
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15 Jan 2009 11:33

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Biz, U.S.: Breaking down a $825 billion stimulus package

  • $550 billion in initatives designed to create jobs source
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15 Jan 2009 11:28

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Biz, U.S.: Another massive economic stimulus package is coming

  • $825 billion is earmarked in the upcoming stimulus bill source
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15 Jan 2009 11:07

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Offbeat: Man impersonates female vet, almost gets away with it

  • Danielle Smith ≠ Daniel Tyce. Tyce, of Atlantic City, N.J., ran an animal clinic, but he didn’t have any of the credentials he claimed he did. He’d drive around in a vehicle labeled “Animal Cruelty Investigations” with an assistant and would inoculate animals and set up adoptions dressed up like a police officer. No clue why he had to do all this pretending to be a chick. source
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15 Jan 2009 09:49

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U.S.: You’ve seen Obama in pictures. Now meet his staff.

Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is just one notable face you’ll learn about at this link. source
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15 Jan 2009 09:37

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Culture: Personally, we think it’s Simon Cowell’s attitude

  • I just keep saying to him, ‘I mean, dude, if you keep showing these shots on the jet ski baring your chest, you’re not going to find the right girl….’
  • Randy Jackson • talking about giving advice to Simon Cowell on finding the right ladyfriend after a breakup. “American Idol” started back up this week. • source
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15 Jan 2009 09:31

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Biz: Who says you can’t go home? The bank. Foreclosures are up.

  • 81% increase in forclosures from 2007 to 2008; the number tripled from 2006 to 2008. source
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14 Jan 2009 23:00

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Culture: Obit: Remembering Ricardo Montalban like we should

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14 Jan 2009 17:26

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Biz, Tech: Steve Jobs on medical leave? SELL! SELL! SELL!

  • -8% loss in Apple’s stock after the announcement source
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