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In my travels around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, I had read a story about an Abraham Lincoln impersonator would show up at your event and impersonate Honest Abe.
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Published: Sep 04, 2008
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The late-night talk show hosts have been having a field day with the material handed them by McCain's pick of Palin for VP
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Published: Sep 04, 2008
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One journalist's endless journey around downtown St. Paul.
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Published: Sep 04, 2008
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If you're going to strolll among the delegates, you might need a gas mask or a helmet, depending on the area of the city you select.
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Published: Sep 03, 2008
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While the RNC was canceling its events and rushing to the Gulf Coast, leaving previous few Big Name speakers behind, Tucker Carlson and Jesse Ventura hit the Target Center.
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Published: Sep 02, 2008
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Getting to the events at the Pepsi Center and Invesco Field over the past four days has been challenging, and the directions from the DNC were minimal or non-existent.
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Published: Aug 29, 2008
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The last night of the DNC in Denver saw Barack Obama accept the presidential nomination in front of 84,000 enthusiastic supporters.
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Published: Aug 29, 2008
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Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday, August 28, at Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado, and he and his speech were both stars.
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Published: Aug 29, 2008
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As someone who closely followed Senator Joe Biden through the snowy Iowa primary season, I eagerly awaited his Wednesday night speech accepting the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic Natio...
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Published: Aug 28, 2008
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I'm always fascinated by the idea of "what's-it-really-like-to-be-there," and here's hoping Associated Content readers are, too, when it comes to the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Published: Aug 28, 2008
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I had several "brushes with greatness" Wednesday night at the Pepsi Center. That is, famous people who walked within three feet of me
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Published: Aug 28, 2008
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A look at the Illinois delegation's party, held from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, at the Denver Marriott City Center at 1701 California Street in Denver, Colorado.
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Published: Aug 27, 2008
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Carol and Victory Bell of Rockford, Illinois, developed an ingenious way to deal with the eventual triumph of Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton.
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Published: Aug 27, 2008
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Stuart Townsend has directed a film about the battle of November 30, 1999, in the streets of Seattle against the WTO (World Trade Organization); Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta and Connie Nielsen co-star ...
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Published: Aug 26, 2008
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I spoke with Iowa Super-Delegate Richard Machacek (Winthrop, IA) on Tuesday. He was originally an Edwards supporter. I asked him a few questions regarding his opinions on a variety of political issues...
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Published: Aug 26, 2008
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From gavel-to-gavel, we had name stars like Nancy Pelosi, Jimmy Carter, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Caroline Kennedy (Schlossberg), Senator Edward Kennedy, former Republican Congressman Jim Leach, Senator Cl...
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Published: Aug 26, 2008
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Well-organized protesters met in Denver's Cuernavaca Park to pass out leaflets (and free tickets to a show by "Rage Against the Machine"), lobby for the legalization of marijuana, protest the war and ...
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Published: Aug 25, 2008
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After learning that a former Republican Representative from eastern Iowa (1977-2007) had endorsed Obama and would speak on Monday, August 25th at the DNC, which I will be present in person to hear, I...
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Published: Aug 25, 2008
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Here is a look back at Senator Joseph Biden's pronouncements on a variety of national issues.
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Published: Aug 24, 2008
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Yo Yo Ma performed the music from "Memoirs of a Geisha" with John Williams and the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Steven Spielberg's themes delighted the packed house.
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Published: Aug 22, 2008
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Actors from the popular TV series "Prison Break" were running scenes in the casino of Planet Hollywood on August 9th.
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Published: Aug 19, 2008
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A sudden summer storm with high winds, sheets of rain and lightning knocked out power and savaged the Chicago area Monday evening, six innings into the Cubs/Astros game.
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Published: Aug 05, 2008
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Chicago residents were shocked to see the Bennigan's directly across from the Art institute---the chain's largest volume producer---go shuttered and dark with no warning on Tuesday, July 29th.
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Published: Jul 31, 2008
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Bill Maehr lived up to his reputation for being politically incorrect while doing stand-up at the Chicago Theater on July 25th.
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Published: Jul 28, 2008
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John (Cougar) Mellencamp played Northerly Isle Pavilion (Charter Isle) in Chicago on Tuesday, July 22nd
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Published: Jul 28, 2008
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As someone who really enjoyed "Knocked Up" and "Superbad," I was disappointed in "Pineapple Express" when it sneak previewed in Chicago for the Chicago Cinema on Thursday, July 24, 2008.
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Published: Jul 26, 2008
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"The Dark Night" premiered at the IMAX Theater on Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois on July 16th and you are there!
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Published: Jul 20, 2008
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Actor/singer Kevin Costner's views on life, love, marriage and his work.
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Published: Jul 20, 2008
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A Pufferfish Killer is loose in Chicago. And a real killer struck near the site of Taste of Chicago, prompting concerns about the Olympic bid.
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Published: Jul 09, 2008
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The new LZR Racer suit by Speedo is said to provide an unfair advantage to the Olympic swimmers wearing them. Professor Rick Sharp of Ames and NASA had a hand in designing the suit and testing the pro...
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Published: Jul 02, 2008
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A documentary by HBO and Marina Zenovich examines, in depth, the arrest and trial of Roman Polanski for having sex with then-13-year-old Samantha Gailey in California (3/11/77)
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Published: Jun 29, 2008
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A description of the galleries, nightlife and dining opportunities of River North, Chicago, as well as an overview of the area's history.
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Published: Jun 18, 2008
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A firsthand account of the Iowa flooding of Thursday (June 12th) and Friday (June 13th).
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Published: Jun 14, 2008
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"A boy's best friend is his mother." That Anthony Perkins line from Psycho may be a cliché. But the remarkable woman who raised Barack Obama must be considered the primary influence on his life.
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Published: Jun 06, 2008
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Comments from a long-time Prius owner (2002, 2004, 2006) on Toyota's Car of the Future.
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Published: Jun 05, 2008
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Here is an analysis of the factors that led to Barack Obama's cinching the delegates needed for the Democratic Presidential nomination, winning over former First Lady Hillary Clinton
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Published: Jun 04, 2008
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Storms swept through the Midwest, striking especially hard in Parkersburg and New Hartford, Iowa and in a St. Paul suburb. Buchanan, Black Hawk and Butler counties in Iowa declared disaster areas by G...
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Published: May 26, 2008
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A look at the ideas examined in the 2003 documentary "The Fog of War."
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Published: May 26, 2008
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David Cook was proclaimed this year's American Idol at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, May 21st.
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Published: May 21, 2008
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David Archuleta bested David Cook in Tuesday night's competition; it's all over but the shouting and the crowning of the new "American Idol" on Wednesday.
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Published: May 20, 2008
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Police officers in Henry County, Illinois, seized over 900 grams of cocaine in one bust last year and 3,300 lbs. in 2006
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Published: May 19, 2008
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David Archuleta and David Cook seem to have the magic touch with the judges on May 13th's "American Idol."
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Published: May 13, 2008
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Voters in West Virginia prefer Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama or John McCain.
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Published: May 11, 2008
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The largest Wienermobile is 27 feet long, 11 feet high, has a 32.1 gallon gas tank, cost $115 to fill up in Davenport, features a hot dog-shaped instrument panel, a 24-inch color video monitor, seats ...
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Published: May 09, 2008
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Jason Castro was rightfully voted off "American Idol" after a performance on Tuesday, May 6th, that Simon Cowell described as "utterly atrocious."
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Published: May 08, 2008
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David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado turned up the heat, while David Cook had a so-so evening and Jason Castro, according to Simon, should be "packing his suitcase."
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Published: May 07, 2008
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Barack Obama won handily in North Carolina on May 6th; the count in Indiana was too close to call as late as 1:00 a.m., but was cautiously called for Clinton.
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Published: May 07, 2008
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Brooke White may have sung "I'm a Believer," but audiences weren't after forgotten lyrics, restarts on songs, and a lackluster finish to her April 29th selections.
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Published: May 01, 2008
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Paula Abdul seemed slightly out-of-it on the April 29th show, but, hey! What's new?
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Published: Apr 30, 2008
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On Neil Diamond night, the Davids were their dependable best, while Syesha was also at her best. Brooke (White) and Jason (Castro) struggled, as they have the past two weeks.
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Published: Apr 30, 2008
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Carly Smithson and Syesha Mercado were the two lowest vote-getters, despite brilliant performances on Tuesday night.
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Published: Apr 25, 2008
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During Andrew Lloyd Webber week, David Cook demonstrates why "the Davids" and Carly Smithson are front-runners.
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Published: Apr 23, 2008
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Syesha Mercado performs "One Rock 'n "Roll Too Many" on "American Idol."
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Published: Apr 23, 2008
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Carly Smithson turned in another strong performance on "American Idol" as the field narrows on Wednesday from six to five.
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Published: Apr 23, 2008
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Jason Castro's performance on "American Idol" on April 23rd may mark him for elimination.
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Published: Apr 23, 2008
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David Archuleta sang "Think of Me" on Andrew Lloyd Webber night and did himself and the song proud.
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Published: Apr 23, 2008
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Indiana's vote lies ahead. Twenty-five per cent of Indiana voters are in the Chicago media mart.
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Published: Apr 21, 2008
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Kristy Lee Cook was voted off "American Idol" during Wednesday, April 16th's show, leaving behind only 6 finalists.
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Published: Apr 17, 2008
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Here are reasons why biofuels may not be the panacea for petroleum dependence they initially appeared to be.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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Chicago's Lollapalooza - Perry Ferrell ("Jane's Addiction," "Porno for Pyros") started Lollapalooza in 1991, but it went on hiatus after 1997.
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Published: Apr 07, 2008
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A historic look back at TASER incidents, with the most recent citation being the death of Roberto Gonzalez in Chicago on March 20th.
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Published: Mar 26, 2008
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With the recent news that America's casualties in Iraq have reached 4,000 dead soldiers, we should be asking ourselves, "What is this war costing us, not only in the tragic deaths of our brave soldier...
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Published: Mar 24, 2008
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A suggestion, in song, for leaving Iraq.
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Published: Mar 24, 2008
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These giant headless statues (torsos) were a gift from a German artist, reside in Grant Park (Chicago) and remind me of Auschwitz,...which is not what I go to a Park to be reminded of. There are about...
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Published: Mar 21, 2008
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Tried to take some pictures of unusual AC locations
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Published: Mar 21, 2008
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Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley and at the California Institute of Technology teamed up to study the medial orbitofrontal cortex using MRI; do we like bargains or paying full p...
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Published: Mar 18, 2008
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Recent reports from the RNCC indicate that the FBI is now investigating fraudulent audits by the former treasurer of the organization, Christopher J. Ward, and that wire transfers may have skimmed at ...
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Published: Mar 17, 2008
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Charlie Crist, current Governor of Florida, is a front-runner for VP on the Republican ticket. Learn about his stands on the issues and his personal life.
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Published: Mar 16, 2008
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If you're like my husband, his idea of cooking is to open a can of prepared chili con carne.
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Published: Mar 13, 2008
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New York Governor Eliot Spitzer impicated in prostitution probe.
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Published: Mar 12, 2008
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March 9th's "Sunday Fox News" and "Meet the Press" Debate "Do-Overs" in Florida and Michigan
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Published: Mar 10, 2008
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Favorite movie quotes from favorite films
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Published: Mar 06, 2008
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Two studies conducted by the NEA highlight our nation's declining interest in reading as a pursuit.
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Published: Mar 05, 2008
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Expert political strategists and former candidates, alike, joined forces to discuss HIllary, Barack and McCain on Sunday morning's "Face the Nation" and "Meet the Press"
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Published: Mar 05, 2008
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Dr. Frankenstein and his monster live in this recap of the 1974 Mel Brooks movie, adapted for Broadway.
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Published: Mar 04, 2008
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Javier Bardem took home the Best Supporting Oscar for "No Country for Old Men," adding to 3 others the film won, but Marion Cotillard's Best Actress for portraying Edith Piaf may have been the night'...
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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The debate between Democratic front-runners Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama was genial, but there were some good zingers, Bush-bashing was fashionable, and Hillary wore a tunic suitable for Star Trek...
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Published: Feb 22, 2008
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Dr. Daniel T. Mangano blows the whistle on what appears to be a crass case of a drug company (Bayer) placing profit over patient health.
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Published: Feb 18, 2008
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Here are accounts from students on campus at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, describing the events of February 14 when an armed gunman opened fire on them in their classroom; an experience...
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Published: Feb 15, 2008
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Commentary on a Barack Obama speech in Richmond, Virginia, just prior to the Tuesday, February 12th, primary vote
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Published: Feb 12, 2008
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An overview of the "60 Minutes" television interview on CBS with front-running Democrats Obama and Clinton, with commentary
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Published: Feb 12, 2008
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A look back at the races won, so far, in the Democratic Presidential race, and a look ahead at the contests to come.
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Published: Feb 11, 2008
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Novelist John Irving was the keynote speaker at the American Writers' Program Conference in New York City February 7 - February 10, and this story was his funniest.
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Published: Feb 08, 2008
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Readers of New York's Daily News slam Iowans after Iowa Senator Charles Grassley disses Rudy Giuliani; then Curtis Sliwa piles on.
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Published: Feb 07, 2008
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Conversation with typical voters at South Moline Township in Rock Island County, Illinois, about Super Tuesday voting
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Published: Feb 05, 2008
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The Republican candidates square off in their final debate
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Published: Jan 31, 2008
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The Florida Primary, viewed from the rear-view mirror of history, as it enters its death throes.
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Published: Jan 29, 2008
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An analysis of the Republican debate from Florida and emerging details on the Democratic side of the fight
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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John McCain addressed businessmen in a warehouse in south Orlando on January 23, while the President spoke to the nation on television about the economic stimulus package
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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Clinton and Obama mix it up while Edwards makes nice in the Democratic debate in the Palmetto State (SC)
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Published: Jan 23, 2008
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The Republicans arrive in Florida to campaign; what concerns Orlando, Florida, residents?
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Published: Jan 23, 2008
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A look back at the results of the Nevada and South Carolina contests, with commentary on other televised remarks post contest(s)
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Published: Jan 21, 2008
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A Nevada native lets the rest of us in on the caucus vote in Las Vegas' Precinct 1352 on January 19.
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Published: Jan 20, 2008
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Remarks made by Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani in Florida; comments of voters.
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Published: Jan 17, 2008
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A poem that is relevant to today's political climate
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Published: Jan 14, 2008
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An analysis of the Republican Presidential Debates from South Carolina, with other Thompson Quotes regarding his positions on the issues.
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Published: Jan 12, 2008
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From Florida, CP producer Connie Wilson describes the disaster in Polk County, Florida, that shut down 14 miles of Interstate 4 for over 36 hours.
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Published: Jan 11, 2008
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An analysis of the misleading polls and whether Hillary's "humanizing" moment will turn the tide for her permanently.
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Published: Jan 10, 2008
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John Edwards answers some questions about his future in the campaign; pollsters predict New Hampshire.
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Published: Jan 08, 2008
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The results of the Dixville Notch "first-in-the-nation" vote, taken at midnight, with only 17 voters, give Hillary Clinton no votes and Barack Obama 7. Other candidates votes listed.
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Published: Jan 08, 2008
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First the Republican candidates (6 of them) and then the Democratic candidates (4 of them) debated in a "live" televised format on January 5, 2008. Opinions on the debate from a political junkie.
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Published: Jan 07, 2008
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An analysis of the outcome of the January 3rd Iowa caucuses.
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Published: Jan 04, 2008
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What's it like inside a typical Iowa caucus. Post caucus candidate comments.
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Published: Jan 04, 2008
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Predictions of who will win, place and show in tonight's Iowa caucus race.
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Published: Jan 03, 2008
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Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards brought Indianapolis rocker John Mellencamp to the ValAir Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa, for a rally on Wednesday that provided the finale to a non-stop, ...
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Published: Jan 03, 2008
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Senator Joseph Biden, speaking to a rally of 200 supporters in Davenport, Iowa, on Tuesday, January 1st, stressed his foreign policy experience and chastised Republican hopefuls and incumbents.
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Published: Jan 02, 2008
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Remarks made by Senator Christopher Dodd (D, CT) in an appearance at 1:30 p.m. on January 1st, 2008, in Davenport, Iowa.
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Published: Jan 02, 2008
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Christoper Dodd has been doing some serious statewide sprinting in the closing moments of the Iowa caucus race.
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Published: Jan 02, 2008
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A look at polls conducted by Zogby, American Res. Group, Mason-Dixon, Strategic Vision and the Quad City Times as the Iowa caucuses draw near, and an analysis of on-the-ground voter comments.
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Published: Dec 31, 2007
