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13 Jan 2009 05:56

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U.S.: Last stand: George W. Bush defends his international record

  • I disagree with this assessment that, you know, that people view America in a dim light. It may be damaged amongst some of the elite. But people still understand America stands for freedom.
  • George W. Bush • in his last press conference as President of the United States. That Obama guy takes over next week. • source
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13 Jan 2009 05:52

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World: An update on the fighting in Gaza

  • 18th day of fighting in the war-torn region source
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13 Jan 2009 01:40

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Biz: Sony’s not looking so hot profit-wise

  • $1.1 billion in losses for Sony this fiscal year source
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13 Jan 2009 00:18

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Tech: If a Segway is traveling through a forest, does anyone care?

  • You end up lying there saying, ‘I‘m not stopping. It would be an act of shallow cowardice.’ Or you decide to quit and you say, ‘This is one of those ideas that just isn‘t going to work.’
  • Dean Kamen • on the idea of leaving behind Segway, the would-be revolutionary personal transport device that never took off • source
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12 Jan 2009 23:29

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Offbeat: One teenage girl sent an ungodly number of texts last month

  • 14,528 total text messages were sent by the Orange County, Calif. 13-year-old. source
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12 Jan 2009 22:45

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U.S., World: How long will Obama wait to close Guantanamo?

  • 1st day in office he orders it closed, sources say source
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12 Jan 2009 22:33

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Sports: Early retirement, in Dungy’s words

  • I’m at a point, kind of like the Apostle Paul. He said, ‘If I live, it’s good. If I die and go home with the Lord, it’s better.’
  • Tony Dungy • on leaving the NFL at a relatively young 53 years of age • source
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12 Jan 2009 22:28

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Sports: Dungy’s record as coach was solid, if imperfect

  • 148 career wins, good for 19th all-time source
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12 Jan 2009 22:24

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Sports: Tony Dungy: I’m retiring

The Colts coach is leaving his post for family reasons. source
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12 Jan 2009 22:14

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Biz, U.S.: The Seattle P-I tries being frank with its audience

  • Right now, I’m determinedly positive, but I’m not completely unrealistic. The chances of the arrival of a savior are not great.
  • David McCumber • Managing editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, which will likely close if it doesn’t find a buyer in the next 60 days. McCumber is starting a dialogue with the community online in an attempt to shed light on the possible shuttering of a big-city newspaper • source
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