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24 Feb 2009 22:51

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U.S.: Key point of Bobby Jindal’s GOP response

  • But the way to lead is not to raise taxes and put more money and power in hands of Washington politicians. The way to lead is by empowering you – the American people. Because we believe that Americans can do anything.
  • Bobby Jindal • Who took Barack Obama — and Democrats — to task for passing a massive stimulus bill. Jindal emphasized fiscal responsibility in his speech. • source
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24 Feb 2009 22:42

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U.S.: Bobby Jindal’s got a big-time southern accent

And a folksy way of talking. And a big problem with the stimulus plan. source
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24 Feb 2009 22:23

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U.S.: Key number of Barack Obama’s speech

  • $15 billion per year spent on new technologies source
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24 Feb 2009 22:18

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U.S.: Key line of Barack Obama’s speech tonight

  • Given these realities, everyone in this chamber — Democrats and Republicans — will have to sacrifice some worthy priorities for which there are no dollars. And that includes me.
  • Barack Obama • Who spoke about hunkering down, even while balancing it with optimism. He talked about his plans for the budget during the speech. It wasn’t a State of the Union, but sure felt like one. • source
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24 Feb 2009 21:19

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U.S.: Why are you here? Go watch Obama’s speech

It’s the State of the Union without the State of the Union. NYTimes is streaming live. source
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24 Feb 2009 11:04

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World: North Korea wants a satellite in orbit

  • If this satellite is successfully launched, the space science technology of our country will take another major step for the nation to become an economic powerhouse.
  • Korean Central News Agency • In an announcement about the launch of a satellite. If they’re gonna do it, this is what they should aim for. Not this. • source
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24 Feb 2009 10:54

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U.S.: The market comes crashing down – hard – on houses

  • 18% tumbles in home prices during the fourth quarter of 2008 – the largest decline in the survey’s 21-year history
  • 40% dives from their market peaks in some markets, including San Francisco, Miami, Phoenix and Las Vegas source
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24 Feb 2009 10:49

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Sports: Well, Charles Barkley said he wasn’t a role model!

  • 10 days in jail for the former NBA superstar, after a DUI source
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24 Feb 2009 10:46

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U.S.: Meet Bobby Jindal. He’s the GOP’s response to Obama.

After Obama’s speech tonight, the Louisiana governor will respond. He’s seen as a rising star. source
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24 Feb 2009 10:34

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Tech: Safari 4.0’s top new features: Ooh, neat.

  • Cover flow It’s in every other freakin’ Apple product now, why not their web browser? Even better is Top Sites, which is like a web version of the TV in “Back to the Future 2.”
  • Developer tools Why not put in an elaborate set of developer tools so you can make cool Web sites for Safari? Whoever thought of this is a genius. Pay them more money, Steve!
  • Windows native lookOne of the off-putting things about Safari for the PC was that was essentially a Mac app plopped into Windows XP. Well, not anymore. It looks like a Vista app now. source
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