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10 Jan 2009 09:11

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World: Israel to Gaza: Things are going to escalate

  • Dropping leaflets In a “general warning,” the Israeli air force dropped a series of leaflets informing residents of the Gaza Strip that the country is about the begin a “new phase in the war on terror” and will intensify the attacks on the region. source
  • Dropping leaflets In a “general warning,” the Israeli air force dropped a series of leaflets informing residents of the Gaza Strip that the country is about the begin a “new phase in the war on terror” and will intensify the attacks on the region.
  • The focus has been Hamas The ruling Hamas militant group is the target of the campaign. Israel said that 15 militants were killed in heavy ground fighting on Saturday. Despite the focus, civilians have taken much of the brunt of the attack, with around half of the 800 casualties being civilians. source
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10 Jan 2009 08:12

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Culture: Dexter already kills people. Now he married his TV sister.

  • “Dexter” star gets hitched to his co-star If anyone ever wants to misguidedly complain about loose morals on TV, look no further than Michael C. Hall. Over the New Year’s holiday, he married his TV sis, Jennifer Carpenter. It’s like Greg and Marcia hooking up, only less pseudo-incestuous and more sinister. source
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09 Jan 2009 23:46

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Offbeat: This pizzeria owner really knows how to hook up his workers

  • 10% amount in tips that the Flying Pie in Boise, Idaho saved over a 13-year period so that they could take their staff on a trip source
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09 Jan 2009 22:48

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U.S.: Unemployment maps shouldn’t be cool. But this one is.

MSNBC broke down the numbers. Michigan is worst, obviously. source
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09 Jan 2009 19:01

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U.S.: The other senator from Illinois isn’t happy about Burris

  • The rules of the United States Senate are clear. … At this point, we’ve clearly reached an impasse.
  • Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin • senior U.S. Senator from Illinois, on the appointment of Roland Burris without a signature from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. Burris’ appointment by Rod Blagojevich was valid, according to the Illinois Supreme Court. • source
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09 Jan 2009 15:00

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Culture: Producer to movie companies: “Let Watchmen come out!”

  • Infighting over a big-time movie. The anticipated release of the comic-book movie “Watchmen” has been gummed up a little by lawyers for 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. The $130 million movie is supposed to come out in March, but Fox claims the Warners never secured property rights to make it. Producer Lloyd Levin released a statement asking Fox to relent, noting they repeatedly passed on the film. source
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09 Jan 2009 14:46

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Music: Motown turns 50; Berry Gordy and Diana Ross are old now.

You can’t hurry Supreme success. No, you just have to wait. source
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09 Jan 2009 14:36

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Music: Instant gratification or big reward? Jay Reatard weighs in

  • A single is really quick, man. You can get it out, and in two months have it on your merch table. And albums can take a really long time. But when you get done with an album, it’s a lot more fulfilling.
  • Jay Reatard • in an interview with The Onion A.V. Club about the value of doing albums over singles; the punk rocker is known for doing both really well. • source
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09 Jan 2009 14:22

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U.S.: COBRA insurance on unemployment: Is it worth it?

  • One group says no Families USA, a non-profit health consumer group, blasted the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, which provides health care to the unemployed, but at a significant cost. source
  • One group says no Families USA, a non-profit health consumer group, blasted the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, which provides health care to the unemployed, but at a significant cost.
  • The breakdown About 18-26 percent of people with COBRA available as an option use it, according to a report published by the group. Many are stuck with the expensive insurance because most healthcare providers won’t cover pre-existing conditions. source
  • One group says no Families USA, a non-profit health consumer group, blasted the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, which provides health care to the unemployed, but at a significant cost.
  • The breakdown About 18-26 percent of people with COBRA available as an option use it, according to a report published by the group. Many are stuck with the expensive insurance because most healthcare providers won’t cover pre-existing conditions.
  • A passionate attack “The right to COBRA health coverage is a tragic ruse for millions of families whose breadwinner was laid off,” says the group’s executive director, Ron Pollack. With a rising unemployment number, he notes, many more people will be faced with the undesirable dilemma of using COBRA. source
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09 Jan 2009 12:39

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Tech: Could this actually be an iPhone killer?

The Palm Pre (with touchscreen and keyboard) is getting really great reviews. source
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