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03 Nov 2009 21:54
Biden says NY-23 can teach conservatives a lesson
Political Ticker () | 11/02/2009 |
Castle will make a run for Senate. (CNN) - Former Vice President Joe Biden challenged Republican voters in New York's 23rd congressional district to teach conservative "absolutists" a lesson in the special House election Tuesday by voting for the Democratic candidate in the race "We aren't asking you to switch your party," Biden said at a rally [...]AT&T sues Verizon over 'there's a map for that' ads
Engadget (
Whoa -- we just got word that AT&T is suing Verizon for false advertising over Big Red's "There's a map for that" ads . We're reading the complaint and motion to stop the ads right now, but here's what AT&T says is the big problem: In essence, we believe the ads mislead consumers into believing that AT&T doesn't offer ANY wireless service in the vast majority of the country. In fact, AT&T's wireless...Another Verizon DROID commercial, Stealth, and it’s awesome
The Boy Genius Report () | 4 hours ago |
Forget the first commercial you saw, this one takes the cake. We’ve been told it should start airing on TV this week. Video is after the break.Police called in to NY-23 polling stations because of voter intimidation by teabaggers!
The teabaggers are turning to threats and intimidation out there in NY-23 land. Elizabeth Benjamin writes in the NY Daily News: It's getting ugly out there. I just got off the phone with former state Democratic Chairwoman June O'Neill, who informed me the police had been called to at least two polling sites in St. Lawrence County due to overzealous electioneering (O'Neill called it "voter intimidation")...-
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 announced, we go hands on
Engadget (Technology
The first Android device from Sony Ericsson may have undergone an upgrade in the naming department, jumping from X3 all the way to XPERIA X10 (probably to avoid confusion with Nokia's X3 handset), but what lies under the hood is reassuringly in line with what we've been hearing . That is to say, a 1GHz Snapdragon chip from Qualcomm, wide 4-inch capacitive touch display, 8.1 megapixel camera with LED... Secret copyright treaty leaks. It's bad. Very bad.
The internet chapter of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, a secret copyright treaty whose text Obama's administration refused to disclose due to "national security" concerns, has leaked. It's bad. It says: * That ISPs have to proactively police copyright on user-contributed material. This means that it will be impossible to run a service like Flickr or YouTube or Blogger, since hiring enough...
Is "V' An Obama Allegory?
Joe. My. God. (
According to Chicago Tribune reviewer Glenn Garvin, the new iteration of V is nothing if not a mini-series length Obama allegory . Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health...-
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Mark Levin Will Join Michelle Bachman at Capital Steps Rally- Noon Thursday
Talk radio host and best selling author Mark Levin will join with Michelle Bachman on the Capital Steps on Thursday at noon. Concerned Americans will join the top conservatives to protest the Pelosi nationalized health care disaster. From the Representative Bachman’s website: Bachmann Calls on the American People to Bring the Town Hall To Washington “This [...] Sprint touts Palm Pixi's nonexistent WiFi
Engadget (Technology
Sprint has a time-honored tradition of screwing up its ads. Remember the Palm OS-powered (yes, Palm OS, not webOS) Motorola Q2 ? How about the Pre's mythical tethering capability ? Here's a new one to add to the history books: the "WiFi capable" Pixi , yours for just $99.99 after mail-in rebate. Count us in. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Filed under: Cellphones Sprint touts Palm Pixi's nonexistent...-
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'Endless Racing Game' iPhone demo video isn't endless, is endlessly entertaining
Engadget () | 11/02/2009 | Technology
We're not going to bore you with details, but we are going to tell you that it's more than worth your while to watch this demo video for the iPhone title "Endless Racing Game." We can't attest to how fun (or not fun) the game is to play, but the clip is certainly worth your 90 seconds of attention. Check it out after the break. [Thanks, Lena] Continue reading 'Endless Racing Game' iPhone demo video... Union Thugs not pulling weight, NJ Dems upgrade to Actual Criminal Gangs
Red State (
Election Journal is reporting that the NJ Democratic party has employed criminal street gangs for their GOTV efforts. The officer, who’s name we are with holding, specifically heard the men discussing that he was a police officer and that they now know where he lives. The officer confronted the men and they took off. He contacted the local police who responded and caught up with them and about a dozen...Anti-choice activists attempt to subvert eBay efforts to prevent Roeder auction.
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An online auction to raise money for the defense fund of Scott Roeder, the accused murder of Dr. George Tiller, launched last night on eBay despite the company’s pledge to prevent it. Late last week, eBay announced that the planned auction violated its policy toward offensive materials which “does not permit listings that benefit [...]
Anthony Sowell: More Bodies Found At Rapist's Ohio Home
The Huffington Post () | 1 hour ago |
CLEVELAND — The number of bodies found in and near a rapist's home rose to at least 10 on Tuesday when authorities unearthed four corpses from the backyard and found a skull in a bucket in the basement. Cleveland police stopped searching for victims for the night and planned to continue on Wednesday. They have extended their efforts to boarded-up homes in the neighborhood where residents complained...-
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Maine Gay Marriage Vote: Early Returns Close
The Huffington Post (
PORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage was put to a vote in Maine on Tuesday in a closely watched referendum that gay-rights activists across the country hoped would prove for the first time that their cause can prevail at the ballot box. Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay couples to wed. The law was passed by the Legislature in May but never took effect because... -
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AP: Christie Wins NJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Riehl World View () | 2 hours ago | Politics
AP calls it. TRENTON, N.J. — Republican has defeated Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in New Jersey. With 71 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Christie had 50 percent of the vote to Corzine's 44 percent. Christie, a 47-year-old... How last night's election results were bad for Obama.
Slate Magazine () | 14 minutes ago | Politics
President Obama's message of change was so powerful in 2008 that voters held on to it for an extra year. In Virginia and New Jersey they dropped the incumbent Democratic Party and went with the Republican candidates. In New Jersey, voters said change was the quality that mattered most in their vote for governor, and those voters picked Chris Christie by a margin of more than two to one. (The closely...-
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McDonnell wins Virginia governorship for GOP
Los Angeles Times () | 4 hours ago | Politics
Republicans wrested political control of Virginia from the Democrats today as independent voters swung behind the GOP, a troubling sign for President Barack Obama and his party heading into an important midterm election year. Exit polls showed unpopular Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine locked in a close race in New Jersey, where independents were heavily favoring his Republican challenger. Louisiana Justice Who Refused to Marry Interracial Couple Takes A Hike
Jack and Jill Politics () | 5 hours ago |
Sometimes, I wonder about the good in protesting things, and then I see this (H/T Associated Press): BATON ROUGE, La. – A Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to marry a couple because the bride was white and groom was black resigned Tuesday, after weeks of refusing to step down despite calls for his ouster [...]
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Rihanna: Brown's assault, aftermath 'humiliating'
Seattle Times () | 5 hours ago |
Rihanna said dealing with the media attention after ex-boyfriend 's assault was humiliating, but she now hopes to speak for young women who are afraid to talk openly about domestic violence. Pettitte, Yanks go for title against old foe Pedro
Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they both realized what was next in this World Series. Pettitte vs. old foe Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from ecstasy.-
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Pakistan claims Taliban stronghold
CNN () | 15 hours ago |
Pakistan's military said Tuesday that its forces have taken over a Taliban stronghold during the ongoing ground offensive in the tribal region of South Waziristan. -
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Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin Will Host the 82nd Academy Awards
Entertainment News - MovieWeb.com () | 4 hours ago |
Martin will make his third appearance as host while Baldwin will host for the first time. -
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In Beck, Villaraigosa taps a veteran with deep ties to the LAPD
Los Angeles Times () | 5 hours ago | US
The nominee for chief is supported by both the rank-and-file and civil rights advocates and will take command at a time of uncertainty in the department. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's selection of Charlie Beck to be L.A.'s new police chief elevates a 32-year veteran who is steeped in the traditions of the LAPD but has also won praise from civil rights activists for reforming the department and improving... FedExCup points system won't change in 2010, PGA Tour says
USA Today () | 5 hours ago |
The PGA Tour will not make changes to the FedExCup playoff schedule and points system.
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