Observations: The boozed-up Lithuanian peasants who appeal to Martin Parr
A skinny, middle-aged, man, stripped to the waist, is dropping his trousers. His right hand rests on the lid of a bin, inches from a strutting chicken. Next to him, his grinning wife is hol...
Independent,
Thu Dec 10 16:30:04 PST 2009
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When heat's on, Watkins keeps his cool
Diante Watkins does not flinch when the game is on the line. He thrives in the spotlight.''I just look for the big moment,'' said Watkins, a 5-9 guard at Daley College. ''When it comes down...
Chicago Sun-Times,
Thu Dec 10 01:22:15 PST 2009
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Lady Gaga Says Her Dad Thought She Was 'Mentally Unstable'
Lady Gaga revealed that her father thought she was 'mentally unstable' when he first saw her perform and discussed her sexuality on Barbara Walters' '10 Most Fascinating People' special.
Vh1,
Thu Dec 10 08:02:11 PST 2009
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Legal strategy at issue in Michigan State altercation
"It sounds like they just charged everybody because they probably weren't getting the full story from everybody," said Farmington Hills criminal attorney D. Todd Williams.
Detroit Free Press,
Thu Dec 10 03:19:21 PST 2009
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The 'N' word? Really? Isn't it past time to blow the buzzer on racism?
"It demands great spiritual resilience not to hate the hater whose foot is on your neck, and an even greater miracle of perception and charity not to teach your child to hate." - James Arth...
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune,
Thu Dec 10 10:15:39 PST 2009
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Gregoire disowns budget plan; favors raising taxes
Gov. Chris Gregoire released a budget Wednesday that closes a projected $2.6 billion budget shortfall without raising taxes, as required by state law. But she abandoned key elements of the ...
Seattle Times,
Thu Dec 10 00:09:40 PST 2009
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Tide
Rolando McClain was just having a chat with Alabama coach Nick Saban on Tuesday morning when another presence entered the office. Then, in a move not common for the former Decatur High line...
The Decatur Daily,
Thu Dec 10 09:37:54 PST 2009
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Beilein calm in face of U-M's shooting slump
John Beilein has experienced team shooting slumps before -- even like this. So he didn't flinch Monday when asked if he has had a team endure struggles shooting like the current Wolverines ...
Detroit Free Press,
Tue Dec 08 00:25:59 PST 2009
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The Green Agenda
Find out how environmental issues fit into the presidentiables' platform as the Green Agenda continues this Wednesday featuring aspirants Noynoy Aquino, Joseph Estrada, Bayani Fernando, Gil...
GMA News,
Wed Dec 09 23:26:46 PST 2009
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Detroit Tigers Team Report
The remaking of the Tigers for the future has begun.
USA Today,
Tue Dec 08 19:00:37 PST 2009
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American League Team Notes
al notes
USA Today,
Tue Dec 08 18:51:07 PST 2009
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Loner's not alone any more
Four years. That's how long a 116-pound bull mastiff has been living outside the JBS Swift & Co. meatpacking plant in Grand Island.
Grand Island Independent,
Thu Dec 10 00:19:55 PST 2009
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Alabama linebacker McClain takes home Butkus Award
No. 1 Alabama's Rolando McClain has won the Butkus Award as college football's top linebacker. He was presented the award Tuesday morning in a surprise visit by Dick Butkus, a Hall of Fame ...
USA Today,
Tue Dec 08 18:38:44 PST 2009
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REVIEW: Paintbox Youth Theatre show at Louth
I SAT down in anticipation in front of a lovely set, painted in the style of a pantomime kitchen.
Louth Leader,
Thu Dec 10 00:22:18 PST 2009
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Festival films 2009
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Anchorage Press,
Wed Dec 09 21:11:55 PST 2009
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Court ruling moves to demolish historic building
The city of Greensboro may be moving one step closer to demolishing a historic building on South Elm Street. Experts say the Cascade Saloon, built in 1896, housed some of the only businesse...
News 14 Carolina,
Wed Dec 09 15:40:16 PST 2009
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Facing $2.6 billion shortfall, Gregoire to seek tax increase to balance budget
Gov. Chris Gregoire released a state budget today that would gut core services to the poor and suspend programs such as all-day kindergarten as a way to close a projected $2.6 billion budge...
Seattle Times,
Wed Dec 09 09:17:56 PST 2009
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Alabama's McClain wins Butkus Award as top linebacker
Alabama's Rolando McClain won the Butkus Award on Tuesday as college football's top linebacker.
CBS Sports,
Tue Dec 08 21:51:33 PST 2009
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'Bama's McClain wins Butkus Award
For once, the proverbial quarterback of No. 1 Alabama's defense was caught unprepared.
AP via Yahoo! News,
Tue Dec 08 10:38:53 PST 2009
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