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08 Mar 2011 15:27

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Offbeat: Redondo Beach harbor swamped by mysterious fish horde

  • Those are DEAD FISH: Estimated in the millions, in fact. They’re floating near the surface in a harbor at Redondo Beach in Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating the cause, with one theory being a “red tide” that pushed the fish into the harbor, where the lack of oxygen caused this grisly display. Whatever the explanation, though, could this help but have a negative impact on the surrounding ecosystems? I mean, just look at all those fish, it’s absurd. source
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25 Oct 2009 09:52

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Biz: As bailed-out companies asked for money, execs got PAID in 2008

  • $18 million, on average, for Citigroup and Bank of America execs source
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17 Apr 2009 18:14

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U.S.: Yo, universities, here’s a bunch of money. No questions, please.

  • $45 million in anonymous donations were given to nine different universities, big and small and seemingly picked at random, in the last few weeks.
  • don’t ask There was only one requirement – the schools could not find out who gave them the money. Anyone want to start a conspiracy theory? source
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06 Feb 2009 08:43

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Tech: Google opens up a huge library at your smudgy fingertips

  • Watch out, Kindle. Google, as you might have heard, is on a roll this week. (Way to make up for that whole malware thing, guys.) Anyway, the company has made their Google Book Search available for mobile phones such as the iPhone and G1, which, with its 1.5 million book library, should give you something to do on the Metro. source
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20 Jan 2009 09:39

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U.S.: All these people are here to see President Obama

Millions of people descended upon today the capitol to see history in action; it happens at noon. source
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19 Jan 2009 10:47

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U.S.: Obama’s inauguration an expensive proposition

  • $170 million The cost of Obama’s inauguration – paid for by private donors as well as from the government’s pockets
  • $1.24 million The cost of the swearing-in ceremony itself; the parties, Port-A-Potties and security are the biggest costs source
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06 Jan 2009 11:15

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Sports: The objects of the Yankees’ desire

  • $180 million amount offered to slugger Mark Teixeira; they will publicly announce the eight-year deal today
  • $161 million amount offered to ace pitcher CC Sabathia, a five-year deal finalized late last month source
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