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New Positive Black Swans in CrowdfundingIndividual investors have long envied the massive returns that big-money venture capitalists are able to achieve. Now those multiples might be coming to small-time investors, thanks to crowdfunding.
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What Ever Happened to Jan-Michael Vincent?At age eight, I was a huge fan of Jan-Michael Vincent, the actor best known for his role in the TV series Airwolf, but I have not seen him for a while. So what ever happened to him?
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3 Stresses that Paralegals Face: The Difficulties of a Law Firm ProfessionEven in a recession, paralegals tend to enjoy job security, because law firms start pushing legal work down to paralegals to avoid charging their clients high fees. But being a paralegal can be stressful, too. Here’s why...
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Test the Market for Your Book or E-Book Before Spending Time and Money to Write ItYou have decided to spend the next ten years writing the great American novel. Before you devote all of that energy, though, wouldn’t you like to know whether your book will find an audience?
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How Patent Trolls Protect InventorsDespite all the anti-patent-troll rhetoric out there, the truth is that patent trolls perform a valuable service for society. Here’s how...
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Levi Johnson’s Sudden Celebrity: An Excerpt from Levi Johnston Versus the PalinsRead a free excerpt from my new book, Levi Johnston Versus the Palins: An Unauthorized Account of Sarah Palin’s Public Feud with Bristol’s Former Boyfriend. -
Staging Levi Johnston: An Excerpt from Levi Johnston Versus the PalinsWe continue with part 2 of an excerpt from my new book, "Levi Johnston Versus the Palins: An Unauthorized Account of Sarah Palin’s Public Feud with Bristol’s Former Boyfriend."
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Levi Johnson’s Wedding Wishes: An Excerpt from Levi Johnston Versus the PalinsWe continue with part 3 of an excerpt from the new book, Levi Johnston Versus the Palins.
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Mumbai Transportation Problems Have Many SolutionsMumbai is an intimidating city for ground travel, but it presents many options.
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Taxi Bribery Cases from New York to MumbaiTaxi drivers want to get to the front of the line, and some are willing to pay bribes to get there.
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Let Your Attitude Win Arguments for YouIn a close argument, the party with the superior demeanor often wins. Here's why...
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Why Hula Hoop for ExerciseIf you follow the latest exercise fads, you have probably encountered the hula hoop exercise trend. It might sound silly, but there are some reasons to believe that hula hooping is a beneficial form of exercise. Here are three...
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How Mumbaikars Enjoy Alphonso Mangoes in IndiaOnce a year, residents of Mumbai enjoy Alphonso mangoes - a delicious and versatile fruit. -
Derren Brown and Christianity (aka, Chapter 5)This is chapter 5 of my new book, Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame
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The First Half of Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to FameThis is a publishing experiment relating to my new book, Mind Stunts.
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Derren Brown, Getting on TV (aka, Chapter 1 of Mind Stunts)This is chapter 1 of my new book, Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame
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Derren Brown and David Blaine's Stunts (aka, Chapter 2)This is chapter 2 of my new book, Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame
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Derren Brown's Russian Roulette, Part 2 (aka, Chapter 3 Part 1)This is chapter 3 of my new biography, Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame
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Derren Brown's Russian Roulette, Part 2 (aka, Chapter 3 Part 2)This is part 2 of chapter 3 of my new biography, Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame
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Derren Brown's Seance (aka, Chapter 4)This is Chapter 4 of my new book, Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame
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Derren Brown's the Heist (aka, Chapter 6)This is Chapter 6 of my new book, Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame
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Derren Brown's Trick or Treat (aka, Chapter 7)This is Chapter 7 of my new book, Mind Stunts: An Unauthorized Account of Derren Brown's Rise to Fame.
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Neuroscience and Federal Rules of Evidence 803(1): The Present Sense ExceptionWhile no one would claim that the FRE infallibly differentiates between true and false, these evidence rules do provide powerful guidance in the courtroom. And the present sense exception is consistent with current views of neuroscience.
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The Blue Blazer: A Timeless Component of Any Man's WardrobeFortunately, there is one article of clothing that men can confidently keep in their wardrobe for the long term: The blue blazer.
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Why Would Anyone Buy MySpace?With the website's future looking dim, why would anyone buy MySpace? Here is one theory...
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The Power of Being Underestimated, in Legal Practice and BeyondIn a competitive situation, underestimated is the best thing you can be.
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Why Children's Magic Shows Differ from Adult IllusionsWhy are children's magic shows so tedious, compared to adult shows? The answer has to do with brain development...
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When Should the U.S. "Harmonize" Its Laws with Those of Other Countries?New federal legislation is often defended on the grounds that it will "harmonize" U.S. law with the laws of other countries (usually European countries). Why do legislators make this claim, and when is it valid?
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Tablet Computers: Race to the Bottom Launched by Barnes & Noble's NookThe low-end model of Apple's iPad 2 retails for $499, but now Barnes & Noble's Nook has emerged as a low-cost alternative.
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Cost of Producing Diapers Doubles in 2011 for Kimberly-ClarkIf you think diapers are expensive already, just wait a few weeks. For the producer of Huggies, the cost of making diapers has doubled, and it will not take long to pass that expense along to consumers. -
Why Do the "forces" Used by Magicians Work?Magicians routinely use "forces" to make their subjects choose a specific card, take a specific action, or otherwise do what the magicians want them to do. But why do these forces work? -
Why Deadlines Are like ProfanityHave you ever worked with someone who told you that every assignment was urgent? I have. And I have found that people like that are constantly disappointed. Why? Because deadlines are like profanity.
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Michael Dell Expects Android Tablets to Beat the IPadAndroid is now dominant in smartphones. Dell's founder and CEO Michael Dell says the same thing is going to happen with tablets.
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Will New Technologies Solve Our Environmental Problems?Those who offer doom-and-gloom predictions about future environmental calamities are often criticized for assuming that no new technologies will come along to prevent such calamities. Can we rely on new technologies to solve our environmental problems? -
Why Does Cold Reading Work?Cold reading is the technique used by psychics, mentalists, and others to appear to be able to divine secret information from strangers. The tricks of cold reading are fairly transparent, but they work. Why do people fall for these tricks?
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Will Benefit of Inflation Be Undermined by Lack of Wage Increases?Rising prices might help us recover from the recent real estate bubble and mortgage crisis. But this benefit could be seriously undermined if wages fail to increase at the same pace as inflation.
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Press Releases Masquerading as News ArticlesPolitical organizations and businesses can, and frequently do, feed news to media outlets, where such "news" (essentially, press releases) masquerades as hard news. -
How to Find Treasures at Deseret IndustriesLike Goodwill and other major thrift stores, Deseret Industries offers a collection of treasures for bargain-hunters who are willing to put in the work. Here are three trips for your next treasure-hunting trip to DI.
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Smartphone Versus Hard Copy: When is it Best to Print?When, you might ask, is hard copy superior to a smartphone? Here are some thoughts...
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Did Jimmer Fredette Serve an LDS Mission?As explained on my Jimmer Fredette blog, BYU's star basketball player did not serve an LDS mission. Fans and critics have repeatedly raised the issue... -
Derren Brown Svengali SpoilersThe UK's Derren Brown has a new, mind-blowing stage show called "Svengali." Here are the best spoilers...
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Jimmer Got Jimmered by the Florida Gators -- in OvertimeLast night's third-round NCAA tournament game between BYU and Florida was intense, and ended with Florida winning in overtime, 83-74. Florida's Kenny Boynton stuck to BYU's Jimmer Fredette like glue.
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Fredette Should Trademark "Jimmer"As if being the best basketball player in the NCAA were not enough, Jimmer Fredette also has the best name of any ball player. And Fredette ought to trademark it.
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Jimmer Fredette Versus Wofford '" NCAA Round 1NCAA leading scorer Jimmer Fredette appears in the first round of the NCAA tournament tonight, as BYU faces off against Wofford. There's a lot of pressure on Jimmer to perform.
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5 Factors that Make a Restaurant Kid-friendlyMost lists of "kid-friendly restaurants" seem to focus on the menu. But what really makes a restaurant attractive to parents with children?
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5 Tips for Vacationing with a PetIf the worst part of your vacation each year is locking up your pet in a kennel, why not try taking your pet along with you this year? Vacationing with a pet can be a great experience. Here are 5 tips to get you started... -
Nicolas Cage Bar Fight -- Just like Shia LaBeoufAn A-list actor got in a bar fight last Friday night, but it wasn't Shia LaBeouf. This time, Nicolas Cage caused the rumble.
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Bart Scott Owns "Can't Wait" Trademark?Bart Scott claims he trademarked the phrase "Can't Wait," after famously using it in a post-game interview.
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What is RepRap?If you have explored the world of 3-d printing, you have probably heard the term RepRap. And you might have wondered what a RepRap is.
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Bristol Palin Book LeakA new autobiography of Bristol Palin is coming out this summer. Can the 20-year-old keep her manuscript a secret for the next three months? I doubt it.
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Corning's Glass Vision of the FutureCorning issued a video about the future of glass on YouTube 3 weeks ago (called "A Day Made of Glass"), and it has now gone viral with 6.9 million views as of this writing (you can see it here).
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3-D Printing is the Next Personal ComputerThe world of 3-D printing right now looks incredibly similar to the world of personal computers in the 1970's.
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Bristol Palin Book Will Detail Time on Dancing with the StarsAfter her success on Dancing with the Stars, we should not be surprised that Bristol Palin decided to write a book. It will hit bookstores this summer, and will describe her time on the dance show, among other things.
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Ben Quayle Called Barack Obama the Worst President in History; Is He Right?U.S. Congressman Ben Quayle, son of former Vice President Dan Quayle, ran a campaign ad last fall in which he said that Barack Obama is the worst U.S. President in history. Is he right?
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Justin Bieber Gives Paparazzi the BirdIn a moment of anger last night, Justin Bieber gave the paparazzi the bird. It might have felt good at the time, but that obscene gesture is going to end up costing him. -
Bristol Palin Autobiography Will Have "Co-Writer"It might seem overly ambitious for 20-year-old Bristol Palin to sit down and write her autobiography. But don't worry about Bristol '" she had had a "co-writer" helping with her memoirs.
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What Should the Oscars Do to Prevent Racism?Samuel L. Jackson noted in a recent interview the lack of black men on the stage at this year's Oscars, raising the issue of what steps the Oscars should take to prevent racism.
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Louis Farrakhan Expresses Support for GaddafiLibyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi does not have a lot of friends right now, but Hugo Chavez and Louis Farrakhan still like him. Farrakhan expressed his support last Sunday.
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New Kim Kardashian Hair Style: It's Trending, but Does it Look Good?Kim Kardashian is always in the news, it seems, and this week the buzz centers on her new hair style, revealed in a music video. Does the new hair style look good?
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Would Outlawing Shariah Islam Make Tennessee Safer?Legislators in Tennessee are trying to outlaw Shariah Islam, in an apparent attempt to prevent terrorism. But would a ban on Islam really make Tennessee safer?
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Bristol Palin Autobiography Title: Not Afraid of LifeThe listing for Bristol Palin's new autobiography showed up a few weeks ago on Amazon, but without a title. Now the book is officially set for a summer 2011 release, and it will be called "Not Afraid of Life."
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Mike Huckabee Thinks Barack Obama Grew Up in KenyaDisplaying truly stunning ignorance '" especially for a conservative talk show host who presumably has investigated the claims of birthers '" Mike Huckabee claimed on a radio show that U.S. President Barack Obama grew up in Kenya.
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What is the Best Way to Keep Reporters Away from Jurors in Rod Blagojevich's Trial?To keep reporters away from jurors, the judge in former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's trial is keeping their identities secret. But there are other ways to maintain the jurors' objectivity.
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If Christina Aguilera Were Madonna, Would She Still Have Been Arrested?Yesterday morning, Christina Aguilera was arrested and booked for public intoxication. If she had been a larger celebrity (say, Madonna), would she still have been arrested?
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Were 2011 Oscars Racist?Now that a few days have passed since the 2011 Oscars, we ask the question that has apparently been on actor Samuel L. Jackson's mind: Were the 2011 Oscars racist?
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Why Does Tennessee Want to Prohibit Shariah Islam?Some Americans clearly, still fail to separate Islam from terrorism in their minds. Legislators in Tennessee want to prohibit Shariah Islam. Leaving aside the legal and ethical problems with that idea, why would they even want to ban a religion?
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Louis Farrakhan Praises Scientology for Civilizing White PeopleSimultaneously praising a white man (L. Ron Hubbard) and insulting the vast majority of white people (non-Scientologists), Louis Farrakhan recently praised Scientology for "civilizing" white people.
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Does the Media Deserve Access to Jurors in the Blagojevich Case?The Rod Blagojevich trial promises to be a public spectacle, but that spectacle will not include candid comments from jurors '" at least not until the case is over.
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Is Christina Aguilera's Public Intoxication Charge a Big Deal?Celebrities get arrested for DUI's all the time, so we have to wonder whether Christina Aguilera's public intoxication charge is really a big deal. She wasn't even the one driving.
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Libyan Refugee Crisis: United Nations and Non-Profits Scramble to Aid RefugeesAs Libyans continue to riot and fight against pro-Gaddafi forces, thousands of refugees (75,000 in the past two weeks) are fleeing the country and overwhelming the United Nations and non-profit volunteers who are scrambling to provide aid.
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Louis Farrakhan Attacks RihannaWe know Louis Farrakhan as an outspoken critic of politics. Now he is also an entertainment critic. Last Sunday he attacked Rihanna for being "filthy."
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Samuel L. Jackson Accuses 2011 Oscars of Racism?In a candid interview, actor Samuel L. Jackson complained that the 2011 Oscars did not feature a black mail host. He stopped short of using the word "racist," but Jackson clearly has a point about this year's awards show.
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Should Blagojevich Jurors' Identities Be Kept Secret?Despite the extensive media coverage of the Rod Blagojevich trial, we will not hear what the jurors are thinking until after the trial, thanks to a ruling that their identities must be kept secret. -
Christina Aguilera Mug Shot RevealedAfter her arrest for public intoxication, Christina Aguilera had to pose for a mug shot. While it is one of the better celebrity mug shots (in terms of not looking horrible), it does make Aguilera look drunk.
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75,000 Have Left Libya, Fleeing Gaddafi and ViolenceFaced with uncertainty about Libya's future, not to mention violent oppression by Moammar Gaddafi in his attempt to retain power, 75,000 people have fled Libya '" in the past two weeks!
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Could the U.S. Military Turn Libya into Another Iraq?Although the American military could undoubtedly make short work of the pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya, there is a real fear that might make President Obama think twice before entering Libya: Could the U.S. military turn Libya into another Iraq?
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Is it Wrong to Intervene in a Civil War -- like Libya's, for Example?The U.S. military could overthrow Libyan dictator Gaddafi on pretty short notice, and none of us would feel bad seeing the despot go, but is it right for us to involve American troops in a foreign country's civil war?
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Will U.S. Military Intervene in Libya?While the U.S. military officially does not plan to intervene in Libya at the moment, there is still a chance that American troops will overthrow Gaddafi.
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Katie Holmes: Did Star Magazine Drug Addict Claims Damage Her $50 Million?Libel can be very damaging to a person's reputation. But can we really believe that Star Magazine's claim that Katie Holmes is a drug addict damaged Holmes in the amount of $50 million?
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Spice (Synthetic Marijuana) Illegal in United States -- at Least for a YearThe U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has outlawed synthetic marijuana (distributed with names like "Spice" or "K2") for one year to give the government time to determine whether it should be a controlled substance.
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Karate Kid Ralph Macchio Will Be on Next Season of Dancing with the StarsAs a kid, I was a huge Karate Kid fan. So I was surprised '" like everyone '" when Ralph Macchio sort of disappeared after My Cousin Vinny. Now he's back, and he's Dancing with the Stars.
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Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Stands Up for Muammar GaddafiLibyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi does not have many friends these days. Just when it looks like Gaddafi's tyranny is about to crumble to the ground, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez stands up for the Libyan despot.
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Can the U.S. Become the World's Cheap Oil Provider?A U.S. biotech company has announced the creation of a genetically engineered organism that consumes carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water, and creates diesel fuel.
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Which Dictators Can Nelly Furtado Entertain, Now that Gaddafi is in Trouble?Apparently, one great way for American musicians to make some extra cash (which they sorely need) is to perform private shows for tyrannical dictators. But Nelly Furtado just lost one of her best clients.
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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Break-Up: When Will it Happen?Now that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are officially a couple, we can start speculating about how long they will last before breaking up.
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Melissa Leo Oscar Speech: 5 Options Better Than Her F BombHere are 5 things Leo could have done in her speech that would have been more entertaining and less offensive than the F bomb...
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5 Ways Congressman David Wu Can Seem Less CrazyCongressman David Wu says he is going to run for re-election, despite rumors that he has appeared mentally unstable in recent months. Here are some tips to help him appear "less crazy" in his 2012 re-election campaign...
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Nelly Furtado's Donation of Gaddafi Money is MisguidedNelly Furtado now regrests accepting $1 million for her Gaddafi performance, and plans to donate the money to charity. While well-intentioned, Furtado's donation is misguided.
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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Oscars Outing in Matching OutfitsAmong all the glamorous Hollywood couples pouring into the 2011 Oscars last night, you might have caught a glimpse of a new couple: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.
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Melissa Leo F Bomb Distracts from Craziness of the Rest of Oscar Acceptance SpeechWhile it is tempting to focus on Melissa Leo's F bomb, we must not let it distract us from the craziness of the rest of her Oscar acceptance speech.
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Genetically Engineered Organism Makes Diesel Fuel for $30 a BarrelJoule Unlimited claims it has genetically engineered an organism that creates diesel fuel using only water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide '" and the cost is only $30 per barrel.
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Bernie Madoff Confession: I'm a Good PersonGiven his current home (prison) and past business dealings (fraud), what does it mean when Bernie Madoff says he's a good person?
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Should Mentally Ill People Be Barred from Running for Congress?Regardless of the nature of Congressional Representative David Wu's behavior, it raises an important issue for voters: Should mentally ill people be barred from running for Congress?
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David Wu Will Run for Re-election Despite Erratic BehaviorThere have also been accusations by Wu's staffers that the Congressman has acted erratically in the past few months. Despite all that, though, Wu has confirmed that he will seek re-election in 2012.
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Federalism is Best Described as a "Laboratory for Democracy," Says ObamaAt a dinner with U.S. governors last night, President Barack Obama trotted out an old description of federalism, but in a new context.
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Michelle Obama Fights Childhood Obesity With -- Tennis?First Lady Michelle Obama is capable, smart, and ambitious. It is no surprise, therefore, that she has chosen to fight childhood obesity. What is surprising is that she thinks tennis is the answer.
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Hillary Clinton Offers "Any Type of Assistance" to Libya, Except Types that Would Actually HelpSpeaking on Sunday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the Obama administration is willing to provide "any type of assistance" to Libyans, to aid in the ouster of Moammar Gadhafi. But if Libyans want U.S. stealth bomber drones, they are out of luck.
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North Korea Nuclear Threat Ignored by American MilitaryToday, American military personnel have begun a round of military exercises in cooperation with the South Korean military, despite threats from North Korea that conducting the exercises could cause a nuclear war.
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Oscars 2011 Opening Montage Based on Inception Falls FlatAt the 2011 Oscars, the opening montage was largely wasted, although the set-up of the Inception-based clips looked promising.
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Charlie Sheen Pees in a Cup for the PressBothered by accusations that he is abusing drugs, Charlie Sheen recently peed in a cup for the press, and came out looking drug-free.
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Britain's Jamie Oliver Now an Expert on American Civil Rights (And Critic of Sarah Palin)On Saturday, Britain's Jamie Oliver (of Food Revolution fame) publicly criticized Sarah Palin for criticizing Michelle Obama's health food campaign.
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Kay Hymowitz, Manning Up Author: Double Standard in Male-Female RelationshipsKay Hymowitz's (author of Manning Up) understands the single societal double standard that is most infuriating to men in their thirties today, and which is responsible for many of the difficulties in male-female relationships.
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Melissa Leo F Bomb Oscar Acceptance SpeechAt the 2011 Academy Awards show, Melissa Leo's F bomb surprised viewers and resulted in a moment of silence due to time-delay editing on the live broadcast.
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Inside Job Documentary's Charles Ferguson Uses Oscar Speech for Political RemarksInside Job documentary's Charles Ferguson followed in the footsteps of Michael Moore and others when he chose to use his Oscar speech time to make political remarks.
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Gaddafi Money: Libya's Dictator is a Billionaire, TooGaddafi money (in the billions) might be stashed all over the world right now.
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George Clooney Likes the Religious Right (At Least in Sudan)George Clooney recently debunked the myth of hostility between the religious right and those on the left.
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Are Scholarships for White Males Racist?Is a scholarship for white males racist, or just leveling the playing field?
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Charlie Sheen Should Pay Restitution to Crew Members Who Lose Their JobsCharlie Sheen apparently feels pretty free rein to do whatever he feels like. His partying lifestyle has been out of control lately. And now a lot of honest, hardworking, non-drug-addicts have probably lost their jobs.
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Afghanistan War Propaganda: Was it Wrong to Mislead Foreign Diplomats?A new report suggests that the U.S. military used propaganda to sell the war in Afghanistan to American politicians and foreign diplomats. Was it wrong to use propaganda on foreign officials?
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Queen Qaddafi: Libya's Delusional MonarchThe people of Libya are revolting against Muammar Qaddafi because they are tired of being ruled by a tyrant. Qaddafi is puzzled, because he believes that Libya is a constitutional monarchy and he is the queen.
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Survivor Redemption Island: Boston Rob Rules Over Losing TribeBoston Rob seems intent on losing once again; at this point, he is the unchallenged ruler of the losing tribe, Ometepe.
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Jeff Probst: Lying is Okay on SurvivorJeff Probst has finally taken a position: It's okay to lie on survivor.
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Why Supreme Court Justices Should Not Have a Code of EthicsThe 100 law professors who recently wrote a letter proposing an enforceable code of ethics for Supreme Court justices should know better.
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Survivor: Redemption Island's Phillip Sheppard Described Himself as "Articulate"Episodes 1 and 2 of Survivor: Redemption Island made Phillip Sheppard look crazy, so I was amused to read that Phillip considers himself "articulate."
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Regis Philbin Regrets Rash Decision to QuitLast month, fans of Regis Philbin were surprised to learn that he is leaving "Live," the show he hosts with Kelly Ripa. He quit over a salary dispute, but now he reportedly regrets his rash decision.
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Justin Bieber: Haircut Not a Big DealTeen idol Justin Bieber's haircut rocked the internet, but he says it's not a big deal.
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Can David Arquette Save His Marriage to Courteney Cox?David Arquette and Courteney Cox separated last October. Then he went into rehab for alcoholism. Now he wants to save his marriage to Cox. Can he do it?
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American Idol Online Voting System Poses Privacy Problems and OpportunitiesAmerican Idol's new voting system could capture voter information, creating opportunities for statistical analysis that did not exist before '" and posing privacy problems for fans of the show.
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American Idol Online Voting Software to Automate Your 50 Votes?American Idol's online voting goes live next Tuesday, March 1, and somone is going to write voting software to automate the casting of your 50 votes.
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Casey Abrams Health Emergency on American IdolAmerican Idol contestant Casey Abrams has suffered a health emergency. Last night he was taken to the hospital, and it is unclear whether he will recover in time to perform this Friday.
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Christine O'Donnell Should Not Go on Dancing with the StarsApparently, ABC has asked Christine O'Donnell (the Tea Party candidate who won Delaware's senate race last year) to appear on Season 12 of Dancing with the Stars. O'Donnell should say "no."
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David Arquette Started Drinking at Age 4David Arquette entered rehab at the end of last December, and completed the alcohol program. Now he has opened about when his drinking started.
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Justin Bieber Haircut Discussed by StylistEveryone gets 15 minutes of fame, and for one hair stylist those 15 minutes came right after giving teen idol Justin Bieber a much-needed haircut.
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Michael Lohan Wants Lindsay Lohan to Reject Plea DealLindsay Lohan has been charged with a felony for her alleged theft of a necklace. While plea deals are often gratefully accepted by celebrities, Michael Lohan says his daughter should reject any such deal.
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Gov. Scott Walker Call: Best Prank of the Year?Ian Murphy's prank call of Gov. Scott Walker might not be the best prank in history, but it is probably the best prank of the year so far.
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Hobbit Halted: Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings Spin-off is in Trouble AgainAfter successfully producing the blockbuster Lord of the Rings films, Peter Jackson is having an awfully hard time making The Hobbit.
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Oscar Lobbying Makes George Clooney Feel UncleanHumanitarian work can change a person, and George Clooney's charitable endeavors seem to have made him more sensitive to what really matters. Now, lobbying makes him feel unclean.
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Uma Thurman Stalker Wants Plea DealLike many celebrities (including Ellen DeGeneres and Mark Zuckerberg), actress Uma Thurman has had to deal with a stalker.
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Oscar Night Special Effects Might Compensate for Dull Hosts Anne Hathaway and James FrancoSpecial effects might save the Oscars this year.
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American Idol On-Line Voting System Partnership with FacebookWhy are American Idol fans busily setting up fake Facebook accounts today?
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Qaddafi Pays Libyan Mercenaries at Least $1,000 EachSometimes tyrants have to hire foreign mercenaries '" that's what Qaddafi has done in Libya in the past week, and the mercenaries cost at least $1,000 each.
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Chris Medina Eliminated from American IdolChris Medina had received a lot of attention on American Idol due to his tragic back story, so it came as a surprise when the judges decided not to keep him.
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Justin Bieber Events Are Not "Standing Room Only"Justin Bieber will only perform in seated venues from now on, to prevent fights and stampedes among his fans.
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Crystal Bowersox Wants Another BabyNon-traditional American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox likes married life and wants another baby '" this year, if possible.
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Jeff Probst Tweets Live Commentary to Survivor: Redemption Island, Inspired by Howard SternSurvivor: Redemption Island is about to get even more innovative, as host Jeff Probst tweets live commentary tonight, in a move apparently inspired by shock jock Howard Stern.
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American Idol's New On-line Voting Could Lead to Massive Voting FraudThis year, for the first time, Idol viewers can cast their votes electronically. And you know what that means: huge opportunities for vote manipulation.
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Ted Williams' Golden Voice Gets the Reality TV Show TreatmentNo one knew who Ted Williams was two months ago, but now the man with the golden voice is a household name. Soon he will also have his own reality TV show.
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Anne Hathaway Plans Least Creative Oscar Hosting Performance EverHollywood actress Anne Hathaway is set to co-host the 2011 Oscars with James Franco. This week she revealed that she plans to avoid doing anything creative, and stick to the producers' script.
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Google Collects Sensitive Data About Children; Reminiscent of a Glenn Beck Conspiracy TheoryTens of thousands of children's social security numbers have passed through Google's hands. Conspiracy theorists fear that Google might misuse its massive collection of data.
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Justin Bieber Haircut to Benefit Charity on Ellen DeGeneres Show?Some crazy fan is going to buy Justin Bieber's hair (from yesterday's haircut) in an auction announced on today's Ellen DeGeneres show, according to a web rumor.
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Ricky Gervais Has $80 Million, Thanks to Steve Carrell and the OfficeWell, now we know why Gervais grins so easily on the set of The Office. That series has made him a very wealthy man, to the tune of about $80 million.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Sell Penthouse; Baby Will Live in $16 Million HomeIf you were worried about how Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner would manage the cost of maintaining Kushner's old condo (which was listed for sale this past January), worry no longer.
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Amazon.Com's New Offer Bundles Amazon Prime with Streaming VideoThe new streaming video offer from Amazon.com makes a lot of sense strategically, but Amazon's implementation of the strategy seems flawed.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Reunites with Baz Luhrman for Great Gatsby MovieIn 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio starred alongside Claire Danes in director Baz Luhrman's brilliant film, Romeo + Juliet. Now, fifteen years later, DiCaprio will star in Luhrman's version of "The Great Gatsby."
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Miley Cyrus Honored as Youth Role Model, Despite Recent Salvia Bong Smoking IncidentHollywood must be pretty hard up for youth role models, because this weekend Miley Cyrus was given the Global Action Youth Leadership Award '" despite some recent un-role-model-like behavior.
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Britney Spears "Hold it Against Me Video" Offers Extreme Product PlacementWhether the "Hold It Against Me Video" is enduring art or not, Britney Spears must be enjoying the half million dollars she received for product placement in the video.
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Atlas Shrugged Movie: Behind the Scenes Clips Reveal DetailsMore details have emerged, via behind-the-scenes clips, to confirm that the forthcoming movie adaptation of Atlas Shrugged is, in fact, a competent adaptation.
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Lara Logan Sexual Assault; Details of Attack EmergeWhile CBS reporter Lara Logan is unlikely to appear in an interview to discuss the sexual assault she underwent while reporting in Egypt on February 11, 2011, details of that attack have slowly emerged.
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Arizona Shooter Jared Loughner's Father Now Lives in an Elaborate CageNow, reportedly, Loughner's father has taken elaborate steps to seclude himself inside a "cage."
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Christchurch, New Zealand Earthquake: Over 200 Feared DeadThe residents of Christchurch, New Zealand are coming to grips with a major earthquake that hit Tuesday afternoon...
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Video of Frail Steve Jobs Puts Apple's Future in QuestionA new video leaked on-line shows a frail Steve Jobs struggling to walk a short distance, raising fears about Jobs' health, his future with Apple, and the future of Apple itself.
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Kristen Stewart's Arm Injury Rumored to Be Result of Twilight Shooting AccidentThe rumor is that Kristen Stewart hurt her arm while filming an upcoming Twilight installment.
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American Idol Might Let James Durbin Sing "Song About Whores"The new season of American Idol is taking a risk with its policy permitting contestants to sing their own songs '" especially when you consider that James Durbin wrote a song about whores.
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Arizona University's Civility Center is Irrelevant to the Tucson ShootingArizona University has announced a planned civility center, which is supposed to fight the lack of civility in public discourse that allegedly led to the Loughner shootings.
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Carmelo Anthony Traded to the KnicksAnthony Carmelo is going to the Knicks, after being rumored to be traded to either the Knicks or the Nets.
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Who Pays $290 Million for Bankrupt Blockbuster Video?With Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, and Amazon in the video business, who would pay $290 million for Blockbuster video and its failed business model?
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Groupon Ad Mocking Tibet Makes Sense Now: Groupon Plans to Enter ChinaIs Groupon's tasteless Tibet ad related to its planned expansion in China?
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Hosni Mubarak's Bank Accounts Frozen; Could He Have Billions in Hidden Accounts?While Egypt and other countries have frozen Hosni Mubarak's bank accounts, the billionaire could have hidden bank accounts.
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U.S. Drone Attacks Killed 581 in Pakistan; Unmanned Warfare Appears to Be the FutureUnmanned attacks by U.S. Predator drones have reportedly killed 581 people in Pakistan in the past year, demonstrating America's advanced ability to fight without putting soldiers' lives at risk.
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China Cracks Down on "Virtual Society"; Including Facebook?President Hu has urged China to focus on censoring the "virtual society" -- also known as social networking -- including, presumably, Facebook.
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John Travolta Has an Amazing ToupeeJohn Travolta's toupee is perhaps the best I have seen.
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Mass Whale Deaths in New ZealandIt has been a big year for mass animal deaths, with the latest coming in the form of 107 dead whales.
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Paris Hilton's $3,200 Birthday Cake Stolen by Party CrashersReality TV star Paris Hilton had a fancy birthday party, but two guys managed to sneak in and steal the $3,200 birthday cake. Those are some gutsy party crashers.
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Billy Ray Cyrus is the New Michael Lohan, as Miley Cyrus Follows Lindsay Lohan's Celebrity ArcBilly Ray Cyrus believes "Hannah Montana" destroyed his family, Miley included. Now Michael Lohan, father of Lindsay Lohan, has come forward to commiserate with Billy Ray.
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Was Lady Gaga Drunk Inside Her Grammy Egg?Lady Gaga claims to have been "incubating" insider a fiberglass egg for 72 hours before her Grammy performance, and she claims to be a heavy drinker...
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Kristen Stewart's Unexplained Wrist InjuryShe has a full schedule of filming ahead of her, but Kristen Stewart also seems to have a broken wrist.
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Frankie Muniz 911 Call; Girlfriend Abused Him in the BackgroundThe 911 recording makes it pretty clear that Muniz was on the receiving end of the abuse, and that girlfriend Elycia Turnbow did most of the giving.
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Russell Hantz Leak Scandal: E-mails RevealedEven as Survivor: Redemption Island is airing, fans wonder whether CBS or Survivor producer Mark Burnett will sue Russell Hantz for $5 Million over leaked e-mails scandal.
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Mike Starr of Alice in Chains Arrested for Possessing Prescription Drugs Opana and XanaxMike Starr (the bass player from Alice in Chains) was arrested in Utah on drug possession charges. He apparently had prescription drugs Opana and Xanax on his person, but did not have prescriptions for the drugs.
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Paris Hilton Likes Cy Waits -- and His GunParis Hilton, for example, has many reasons to love boyfriend Cy Waits. We recently learned that one of those reasons is that he is good with a gun.
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Can Tim Allen Pull Off Another Home Improvement?Tim Allen was one of America's top TV stars in the 1990's. Two decades later, can he pull off another Home Improvement? ABC hopes he can.
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Barack Obama Met with Silicon Valley High-Rollers -- and Potential Campaign DonorsWhile President Barack Obama clearly would like to see technology growth in America, we have to wonder if he would also like to see some top tech leaders turn into campaign donors.
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Carmelo Anthony Spends All-star Weekend Waiting for a TradeCarmelo Anthony is a little more tense than usual this weekend, as he waits for the trade information that will determine his future.
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Sarah Palin Aide's Tell-all Book Leaked to MediaPalin aide Frank Bailey has written a book called "Blind Allegiance to Sarah Palin: A Memoir of Our Tumultuous Years" that reportedly reveals Bailey's regrets about serving with Sarah Palin.
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Serene Branson, Reporter Who Spoke Gibberish On-air, Explains How She FeltAfter last Sunday's Grammys, CBS reporter Serene Branson became an instant celebrity after a video circulated in which she tried to speak on-air but was only able to come up with gibberish.
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America's Smallest Military Spy Drone Can Land on Your Window SillWhile hostile governments are concerned with the Pentagon's stealth bomber drone, they should be even more concerned about the new Nano Hummingbird '" America's smallest drone.
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What Caused Serene Branson's Complex Migraine and Resulting Speech Problem?Serene Branson's on-air speech problem was reportedly due to a "complex migraine" '" not a stroke. But what is a complex migraine, and what causes it?
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Sarah Palin Might Run for President, but Not as a BirtherSarah Palin is considering a 2012 Presidential run, but wants to make it clear that she is not a birther. How is she positioning herself?
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History Channel Refusal to Air "The Kennedys" Not Hypocritical -- Just CowardlyAfter being pressured by the remaining Kennedy family members, the History Channel refused to air The Kennedys, a miniseries from director Joel Surnow.
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American Idol's Post-Simon-Cowell Friendly Attitude Cannot LastThis is the season of friendliness on American Idol, it seems. Or is it?
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Alice in Chains' Mike Starr Arrested for Drug Possession After Celebrity Rehab StintMike Starr, the base player for Alice in Chains, has been arrested for drug possession. This is more than the typical disappointing celebrity drug arrest, though...
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Steve Jobs Meets with Barack Obama; Sign of Improving Physical Condition?Yesterday Steve Jobs found the strength to attend a dinner event with President Barack Obama. Is his attendance at that event a sign that his physical condition is improving?
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Why Did CNN Protect the Men Who Apparently Sexually Assaulted Lara Logan?While Anderson Cooper and his CNN news show condemned the sexual assault on Lara Logan, they also blurred out a photograph of men who might have been her attackers.
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Michael Jackson Made $310 Million After His DeathAfter Michael Jackson's death from Demerol and assorted other drugs, his estate generated $310 Million.
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Miley Cyrus Turns into Lindsay Lohan, but at Least Madonna's Former Lover UnderstandsBilly Ray Cyrus lamented the fame of his daughter, Miley Cyrus, which he believes has destroyed his family. She's on the fast track to Lindsay Lohan-ism, it seems.
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Did CBS Cover Up the Lara Logan Sexual Assault Story?CBS sat on the Lara Logan sexual assault story for 5 days. Why?
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Can Former Democrat Donald Trump Be a Republican Presidential Nominee?Will Republican primary voters select a former-Democrat to be their Presidential nominee? Donald Trump hopes they will.
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Serene Branson's On-air "Stroke" was Just a HeadacheThanks to a widely circulated YouTube video, Serene Branson of CBS news is now a world celebrity. The incident was reportedly due to a migraine headache.
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Nir Rosen's Tweets About the Lara Logan Sexual Assault Destroy His CareerNir Rosen's career has been damaged (perhaps irreparably) by his tweets about the sexual assault of CBS reporter Lara Logan.
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Is Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign a Hoax?Despite the CPAC announcement, is it possible that Trump's Presidential campaign is just a hoax?
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Anderson Cooper Grills Nir Rosen for Joking Tweets About Lara Logan Sexual AssaultWednesday night, Nir Rosen faced up to his Lara Logan mistake on the Anderson Cooper 360 news show, and Cooper was not in a friendly mood.
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Will Arnold Schwarzenegger Be Back in a New Terminator Film?Redoing Rocky and Rambo worked out pretty well for an aging Sylvester Stallone, so can we expect Arnold Schwarzenegger to make the same movie by trying his hand at a new Terminator film?
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Mega Millions Lottery Winner Lost Ticket for a Time -- Then Redeemed for $1 Million PrizeRaleigh Hill and his wife waited six months before they claimed their $1 million Mega Millions lottery prize, partly because they had lost the ticket.
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Dish Network Coup: Offers "The Resident" Video-on-Demand Same Day as Theater PremiereIf you get to your local theater this Friday night only to discover that Hillary Swank's "The Resident" is sold out, don't worry. As long as you have Dish Network, you can still watch it...
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Hulu Streaming Video Scores the Criterion Collection; Still a Rival to Amazon and NetflixDiscussions of the streaming video business tend to focus on Amazon and Netflix these days, but do not forget about Hulu.
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Survivor: Redemption Island's Andrea Boehlke Told Friends She was on a Mission TripBefore leaving for Nicaragua to compete in Survivor: Redemption Island, Andrea Boehlke told friends she was going on a mission trip.
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Did Boston Rob Mariano Reveal Survivor: Redemption Island Secret on the Early Show Today?The wording of Rob Mariano's answers on this morning's Early Show might give a hint of what will happen on Survivor: Redemption Island this season.
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Jokes About Sexual Assault of Lara Logan Force Resignation of Journalist Nir RosenNir Rosen's twitter jokes about the sexual assault of Lara Logan came back to bite him today.
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Gabrielle Giffords Protected from the Truth by DoctorsRep. Gabrielle Giffords is recovering from the gunshot wound she received, but doctors are protecting her from the details of the shooting.
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Why Did Sexual Assault Victim Lara Logan Return to Egypt?That sexual assault of Lara Logan occurred only after Logan had been pulled out of Egypt and then chosen to return. So why did she go back?