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18 Jan 2010 18:07

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Biz: Cadbury/Kraft merger: Mmm, Velveeta and Trident Gum …

  • $19 billion mash-up could be announced tomorrow source
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11 Dec 2009 12:06

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World: Blackwater’s relationship with the CIA became a bit too complex

  • It became a very brotherly relationship. There was a feeling that Blackwater eventually became an extension of the agency.
  • A former top CIA officer • Describing the relationship between the CIA and the private Blackwater firm. The firm, which has been under fire for years for its actions during the Iraq war, was involved in secret CIA raids, according to the New York Times. Apparently, this relationship got so cozy that lines started to blur between the federal and private organizations. source
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11 Nov 2009 21:17

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U.S.: If you live in these states, your government is completely screwed

  • East Coast Rhode Island
    New Jersey (duh)
    Florida
     
  • Midwest Michigan (duh)
    Wisconsin
    Illinois
     
  • West coastCalifornia (duh)
    Oregon
    Nevada
    Arizona     source
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21 Apr 2009 20:31

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Tech, World: Astronomers all tingly about an Earth-like planet on Earth Day

It’s nearly the size of Earth, it’s not in our solar system and it’s close. We can move there after screwing up Earth! source
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