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2008
1.
Posted: November 21, 2008
After the guy came back from Home Depot with a brand spanking new toilet and a bill ominous enough to make me consider chugging... Full story »
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Funemployment: Good Times At Rock Bottom
by Katie O'ReillyPosted: November 21, 2008
After the guy came back from Home Depot with a brand spanking new toilet and a bill ominous enough to make me consider chugging... Full story »
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2.
Posted: November 18, 2008
What was to become the Freeway Complex and later the Triangle Complex Fire began Saturday morning, November 15, just off the 91... Full story »
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I Filmed An Inferno
by Rich CowgillPosted: November 18, 2008
What was to become the Freeway Complex and later the Triangle Complex Fire began Saturday morning, November 15, just off the 91... Full story »
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3.
Posted: November 4, 2008
I watched the polls until about midnight in hopes that there would be some miraculous change in numbers. There was not. Bush had... Full story »
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Be The Change You Wish To See
by Veronica FrösenPosted: November 4, 2008
I watched the polls until about midnight in hopes that there would be some miraculous change in numbers. There was not. Bush had... Full story »
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4.
Posted: November 4, 2008
The electoral battle between President Bush and Al Gore ended in December of 2000, but the effects have remained. In 2004, among... Full story »
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An Informed Decision: Voting To Make A Difference
by Amie StepanovichPosted: November 4, 2008
The electoral battle between President Bush and Al Gore ended in December of 2000, but the effects have remained. In 2004, among... Full story »
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5.
Posted: November 4, 2008
With major issues such as a failing economy, a war without a readily apparent end and the lack of basic human necessities such... Full story »
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The Hope Of X
by Nyoka DadaPosted: November 4, 2008
With major issues such as a failing economy, a war without a readily apparent end and the lack of basic human necessities such... Full story »
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6.
Posted: November 4, 2008
After trying his hardest to pronounce “Barack” the young boy sits next to his two older sisters as they giggle at their parent’s... Full story »
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Not My Parents’ Election, Or Is It?
by Charisma MillerPosted: November 4, 2008
After trying his hardest to pronounce “Barack” the young boy sits next to his two older sisters as they giggle at their parent’s... Full story »
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7.
Posted: November 4, 2008
Mom thought about bubbling the circle for Dukakis or the first George Bush. All I thought about was getting my hands on one of... Full story »
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My Vote: Not Phased, But Not Undecided
by Daniel HaierPosted: November 4, 2008
Mom thought about bubbling the circle for Dukakis or the first George Bush. All I thought about was getting my hands on one of... Full story »
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8.
Posted: October 31, 2008
Soon enough, voters started abandoning lines because they had to get back to work or face the firing squad. Some idiot, I remember... Full story »
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I Think Ohio Could Be Rigged. Again.
by John LaskerPosted: October 31, 2008
Soon enough, voters started abandoning lines because they had to get back to work or face the firing squad. Some idiot, I remember... Full story »
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Posted: October 31, 2008
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My Madonna Hangover
by Heather WallacePosted: October 31, 2008
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10.
Posted: September 25, 2008
My cousin, who is 14, jumped at the chance and immediately started getting ready. I was amazed at her enthusiasm; she was excited... Full story »
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The Obama Effect
by Angel WilsonPosted: September 25, 2008
My cousin, who is 14, jumped at the chance and immediately started getting ready. I was amazed at her enthusiasm; she was excited... Full story »
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11.
Posted: June 5, 2008
Nicklas Lidstrom – the native of Västerås, Sweden - became the first European to captain a Stanley Cup winner. And Henrik... Full story »
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How ‘Swede’ It Is: Wings Capture Stanley Cup
by Farhan DevjiPosted: June 5, 2008
Nicklas Lidstrom – the native of Västerås, Sweden - became the first European to captain a Stanley Cup winner. And Henrik... Full story »
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12.
Posted: May 22, 2008
Manchester United 1 Chelsea 1 (Manchester United win 6-5 on penalties) Manchester United won the Champions League by beating Chelsea... Full story »
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UEFA Champions League Final: Manchester United Earn Dramatic Euro Glory
by Sir StephenPosted: May 22, 2008
Manchester United 1 Chelsea 1 (Manchester United win 6-5 on penalties) Manchester United won the Champions League by beating Chelsea... Full story »
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13.
Posted: March 23, 2008
Raikkonen storms to victory in Malaysia, as Massa blotted his copybook by spinning out of an easy second place on the 31st lap,... Full story »
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Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix: Raikkonen Eases To Win
by Sir StephenPosted: March 23, 2008
Raikkonen storms to victory in Malaysia, as Massa blotted his copybook by spinning out of an easy second place on the 31st lap,... Full story »
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14.
Posted: February 28, 2008
(All kick-offs are 1500 GMT unless specified) SATURDAY Arsenal v Aston Villa Arsenal... Full story »
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Weekend's English Premier League Fixtures & Predictions
by Sir StephenPosted: February 28, 2008
(All kick-offs are 1500 GMT unless specified) SATURDAY Arsenal v Aston Villa Arsenal... Full story »
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15.
Posted: February 9, 2008
Sunderland took a vital step away from the relegation zone on Saturday afternoon as they beat relegation rivals Wigan Athletic... Full story »
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English Premier League Round-Up
by Sir StephenPosted: February 9, 2008
Sunderland took a vital step away from the relegation zone on Saturday afternoon as they beat relegation rivals Wigan Athletic... Full story »
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16.
Posted: February 6, 2008
It is overwhelmingly likely at this point that the next President of the United States will be either John McCain, Hillary Clinton,... Full story »
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Now Is The Time: Barack Obama
by Josh SidmanPosted: February 6, 2008
It is overwhelmingly likely at this point that the next President of the United States will be either John McCain, Hillary Clinton,... Full story »
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