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Fed takes aim at overdraft penalties - washingtonpost.com
Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:52 PM EST (The Washington Post)
The Federal Reserve will stop banks from charging many overdraft fees as a wave of reform sweeps Washington.
Apple that stays fresh for months developed by Australian scientists - Telegraph
Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:57 AM EST (Telegraph)
Researchers have spent the last 20 years developing the fruit, which they have now dubbed "the world's best apple." The apple – at this stage known as RS103-130 – stays "crispy" for 14 days in a fruit bowl, but if kept in a fridge will remain fresh for "months on end".
Hasan to be charged with premeditated murder, Army official says - washingtonpost.com
Seeded on Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:12 PM EST (The Washington Post)
The Army confirmed the Court-Martial proceedings that had been foreshadowed by several recent army bureaucratic moves related to the Fort Hood shooter's duty status and eligibility for leave. A U.S. Army official said Thursday that Maj. Nidal M.
Federal gov't OKs medical marijuana. First step toward legalization? Cafferty File: Tell Jack how you really feel
Seeded on Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:03 PM EDT (CNN)
Jack Cafferty and readers sound off about the issues of decriminalization of pot, medical marijuana, and legalization/taxation of pot for any purpose.
Union opposes Rush Limbaugh's bid to buy St. Louis Rams - ESPN
Seeded on Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:13 PM EDT (ESPN.com)
NFL Players executive director DeMaurice Smith on Saturday made a move to solidify the union against a bid by conservative talk show radio host Rush Limbaugh as part of a group that aims to purchase the St. Louis Rams.
Invasion of the Pod Car - The Dream of Personal Rapid Transit Picks Up Speed
Seeded on Sun Oct 4, 2009 1:07 PM EDT (The Boston Globe)
When we decide how to get around we face an imperfect choice. If we drive, we run the risk accidents and traffic jams, not to mention the environmental and geopolitical downsides of using gas.
Greenpeace protesters dangle from Pittsburgh bridge - CNN.com
Seeded on Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:19 AM EDT (CNN)
In what appeared to be the most visible demonstration yet of this week's G-20 summit, four people attached to a massive banner dangled from a Pittsburgh bridge Wednesday to protest the global economic meeting.
Gov. Patrick says state will boycott Hyatt if it doesn't rehire workers - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe
Seeded on Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:16 PM EDT (The Boston Globe)
Governor Deval Patrick plans to direct state employees to boycott the Hyatt while conducting state business unless the hotel company rehires the housekeepers it fired without warning after tricking them into training outsourced replacements.
New York Post not laughing at climate change spoof - CNN.com
Seeded on Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:25 AM EDT (CNN)
A day before the United Nations held a climate change summit, New York City was blanketed with 100,000 fake copies of the New York Post tabloid, filled with content related to climate change.
Aquaculture's Rise Brings Both Optimism, Concern - washingtonpost.com
Seeded on Sat Sep 19, 2009 1:42 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
By the end of this year, the world is projected to reach an unheralded but historic milestone: Half of the fish and shellfish we consume will be raised by humans, rather than caught in the wild.
Time's Cover Story on Glenn Beck Completely Misrepresents Van Jones // Current
Seeded on Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:45 AM EDT (US_Homepage_Featured_Stories)
This week's Time Magazine cover story is dedicated to an in-depth profile of Glenn Beck. One could reasonably expect Time to do an accurate piece on Beck, documenting his endless lies and distortions, or perhaps even his history of anti-science rhetoric and blatant racism.
Housekeepers lose Hyatt jobs to outsourcing - The Boston Globe
Seeded on Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:13 PM EDT (The Boston Globe)
Long term full-time employees of the three Hyatt hotels in the Boston area have been replaced by a Georgia outsourcing company after been lied to about training vacation substitutes.
The Deal Behind the New Good Housekeeping Seal | The Big Money
Seeded on Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:23 AM EDT (thebigmoney.com)
This March, Good Housekeeping announced it would be getting in on the ongoing greenwashing of the American marketplace.
Real Life Death Panels | Foreign Policy
Seeded on Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:53 AM EDT (foreignpolicy.com)
As the United States debates how to overhaul its health-care system, arguments have become increasingly outlandish -- perhaps none more so than former vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin's assertion that the Obama administration plans to implement state-sponsored "death panels" …
The extreme Republican Party - The Boston Globe
Seeded on Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:43 AM EDT (The Boston Globe)
BACK IN 1970 when Richard Nixon nominated a little-known district court judge named Harold Carswell for the Supreme Court and Carswell's opponents branded him "mediocre,'' Republican Senator Roman Hruska of Nebraska famously rose to Carswell's defense.
Mohamed Atta confronts the historic Muslim monuments and modern high-rises of Cairo. (3) - By Daniel Brook - Slate Magazine
Seeded on Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:40 AM EDT (Slate)
This is part 3 of a great 3 part essay about the academic work of Mohamed Atta, the pilot of one of the two airliners that were crashed into the World Trade Center towers on September the 11th, 2001.
Mohamed Atta confronts the historic Muslim monuments and modern high-rises of Cairo. (2) - By Daniel Brook - Slate Magazine
Seeded on Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:37 AM EDT (Slate)
This is part 2 of a great 3 part essay about the academic work of Mohamed Atta, the pilot of one of the two airliners that were crashed into the World Trade Center towers on September the 11th, 2001.
Mohamed Atta confronts the historic Muslim monuments and modern high-rises of Cairo. (1) - By Daniel Brook - Slate Magazine
Seeded on Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:31 AM EDT (Slate)
This is part 1 of a great 3 part essay about the academic work of Mohamed Atta, the pilot of one of the two airliners that were crashed into the World Trade Center towers on September the 11th, 2001.
Rep. Wilson shouts to Obama during speech: 'You lie' - CNN.com
Seeded on Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:52 AM EDT (CNN)
A Republican House member shouted "You lie" during President Obama's health care speech to Congress on Wednesday, and members of both parties condemned the heckling. After the speech, South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson issued a statement apologizing for his outburst.
Justice Sotomayor Formally Takes Seat on Supreme Court - washingtonpost.com
Seeded on Wed Sep 9, 2009 1:56 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
Justice Sonia Sotomayor officially took her seat as the Supreme Court's 111th member Tuesday in a tradition-filled ceremony witnessed by President Obama, Vice President Biden, and scores of lawmakers, judges, family members and friends.
Kids Didn't Hear Obama, But Will be Bussed for Bush | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Seeded on Wed Sep 9, 2009 12:29 PM EDT (nbcdfw.com)
The Arlington Independent School District, which passed on airing President Barack Obama's live classroom address, has announced that some students will be bussed off campus to hear a message from former President George W. Bush on Sept. 21.
Soldier killed in Afghanistan re-enlisted to get health care coverage for family // Current
Seeded on Tue Sep 8, 2009 12:23 PM EDT (US_Homepage_Featured_Stories)
A report this morning tells the heartbreaking story of a man who lost his job as a computer consultant, and along with the job went the health insurance for his family.
Former Rep. Joseph Kennedy Nixes Senate Campaign - NYTimes.com
Seeded on Mon Sep 7, 2009 3:36 PM EDT (The New York Times)
Former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II, the eldest son of Robert F. Kennedy, announced Monday he would not run for the U.S. Senate seat held for nearly 50 years by his late uncle, Edward M. Kennedy.
Federal Government Needs Massive Hiring Binge, Study Finds - washingtonpost.com
Seeded on Thu Sep 3, 2009 11:13 AM EDT (The Washington Post)
The federal government needs to hire more than 270,000 workers for "mission-critical" jobs over the next three years, a surge prompted in part by the large number of baby-boomer federal workers reaching retirement age, according to the results of a government-wide survey being re …
Man tries to pay bill with spider drawing
Seeded on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:35 AM EDT (US_Homepage_Featured_Stories)
This is a complete email conversation between the electric company seeking payment of an overdue bill and the man who sent a computer drawing of a spider as "payment" of the $250.00 + electric bill.
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Federal gov't OKs medical marijuana. First step toward legalization? Cafferty File: Tell Jack how you really feel
Union opposes Rush Limbaugh's bid to buy St. Louis Rams - ESPN
Invasion of the Pod Car - The Dream of Personal Rapid Transit Picks Up Speed
Greenpeace protesters dangle from Pittsburgh bridge - CNN.com
Gov. Patrick says state will boycott Hyatt if it doesn't rehire workers - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe
New York Post not laughing at climate change spoof - CNN.com
Aquaculture's Rise Brings Both Optimism, Concern - washingtonpost.com
Time's Cover Story on Glenn Beck Completely Misrepresents Van Jones // Current
Housekeepers lose Hyatt jobs to outsourcing - The Boston Globe
The Deal Behind the New Good Housekeeping Seal | The Big Money