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16 Apr 2009 10:16

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U.S.: The NSA admits to “overcollection” of information on Americans

  • They’ve been feeling the heat lately. The National Security Administration, which had a close friend in the Bush Administration, now is adjusting for Barack Obama. The NSA recently admitted collecting wiretapped phone calls and private e-mails on a scale that was probably illegal and went well beyond the broad limits Congress allowed for them last year. Good job, guys. We were wondering what that clicking noise was when we were on the phone the other day. Now we know it was you! source
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16 Apr 2009 10:09

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Culture: That “Britain’s Got Talent” singer, Susan Boyle, is thinking big

  • Whatever comes my way, I am ready. It would be lovely to sing for the queen. There would be less of the carry on from me, and more of the singing.
  • Susan Boyle • The 47-year-old singer who wowed judges on “Britain’s Got Talent,” on how she hopes to capitalize on her newfound fame. May we suggest makeover? You’re famous now, and you totally deserve it. • source
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16 Apr 2009 09:58

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U.S.: A somber anniversary for Virginia Tech students

Today marks the second anniversary of the shooting that shook up a university and a nation. A run will honor the victims. source
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16 Apr 2009 09:35

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Culture, Music: Ben Folds gives into the a cappella craze a little too much

  • Music education has been atrophying. And yet, at any given school, any number of a cappella groups are getting together a few times a week to rehearse and perform. What’s more is they’re really good.
  • Ben Folds • Who will be releasing an album of a cappella groups from around the nation singing his songs, “University A Cappella.” No offense, Ben, but do we really want to encourage this trend? • source
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16 Apr 2009 09:28

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Culture: Well, that was quick: A book on Bo, the Obama dog, is coming

  • Bo’s thoughts on the novel? “Woof.” It must run in the family; Bo won’t be the first Obama with its own book, but “America’s Commander in Leash,” as indie publisher Mascot Books titled said book, will have a kid’s book by the end of the month. Quick advice to Mascot Books: It’s April 16 already. You’re shipping by April 30. You might want to proofread really well. source
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16 Apr 2009 09:18

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Biz, U.S.: Initial jobless claims are on the decline. (Whew.)

  • -8% decline in new claims in the week ended April 11th source
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16 Apr 2009 09:07

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Biz, U.S.: Obama would shoot himself in the foot with his tax plan

  • $855,323 Amount the Obamas paid in taxes in 2008, on $2.7 million in income
  • $102,000 Extra amount the Obamas would pay in taxes under his updated plan source
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16 Apr 2009 09:00

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Biz, U.S.: Mall owner General Growth goes through general collapse

  • $27 billion in debt – a record real estate bankruptcy. o_O source
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