Archive for January, 2008
Clinton’s Lead Erodes, Obama Pulls More Edwards Support
On the Democratic side, Clinton leads Obama 43 percent to 34 percent, with John Edwards - who is expected to drop out today – at 14 percent. Clinton’s lead is down 17 points since Jan. 24. Again, if past history provides any clue, polling during the campaign in some states indicated that Obama was the […]
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Hillary Clinton’s word: It’s worth nothing
A New Hampshire newspaper tears into Hillary Clinton for breaking her pledge not to campaign in Florida: “Sen. Hillary Clinton signed a pledge not to “campaign or participate” in the Michigan or Florida Democratic primaries. She participated in both primaries and is campaigning in Florida. Which proves, again, that Hillary Clinton is a liar.”
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John Edwards Quits Presidential Race
Democrat John Edwards is exiting the presidential race Wednesday, ending a scrappy underdog bid in which he steered his rivals toward progressive ideals while grappling with family hardship that roused voter’s sympathies but never diverted his campaign, The Associated Press has learned.
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Girl, 15, ‘filmed herself trying to kill her parents
In the video, the girl first filmed herself as she sat in her bedroom dressed in a silk nightgown and discussing what she planned to do to her parents, who were downstairs. The film then switched to the downstairs living room.
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Popularity: 51% [?]
State of the Union by the Numbers
A look at what President Bush said in his final State of the Union Address delivered Monday night. Each word is scaled in proportion to the number of times it was used. Roll over a word for its frequency.
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Popularity: 48% [?]
Bush Issues Signing Statements -Permanent Bases-no oversight
1 provision sets up a commission to probe contracting fraud 2 protections for whistleblowers 3 requires that U.S. intelligence agencies promptly respond to congressional requests for documents. 4 bars funding for permanent bases in Iraq
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Popularity: 49% [?]
AppleTV update delayed, but MacBook Air Shipping Now
According to Apple, the Air is officially shipping and the Apple TV update due two weeks from Macworld’s Keynote (yesterday) has a week or two left in the oven. Release after the jump.
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Popularity: 52% [?]
Diagrams for Wacky Wii remote Peripherals
Nintendo’s Wii remote patent application reveals attachments for … skateboards and teddy bears?
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Popularity: 51% [?]
