Jon C. Hopwood
Jon C. Hopwood is a freelance journalist and editor living in the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area. He has written extensively on current events, history, politics and the cinema.
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Kelly Ayotte Not a Suitable Running Mate for RomneyU.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) is not a suitable running mate for Mitt Romney due to her inexperience and the lack of geographical balance she would bring to the GOP ticket
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Red Sox Ready to Contend in American League EastThe Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals in an exhibition game at Nationals Park
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Santorum's Rhetoric Ruining Chances to Be Romney's Running MateRick Santorum's increasingly brittle behavior and his ramping up of his personal attacks on Mitt Romney are diminishing the possibility that he will be on the 2012 GOP Presidential ticket
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Bernanke Speech Criticizes Gold BugsBen Beranke made a speech elucidating why the gold standard, which has been touted by Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul, was ineffective as monetary policy.
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Is Newt Gingrich Only in it for the Money?Newt Gingrich Only In It For the Money Now
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Ron Paul's Hypocrisy on Earmarks, Pork-Barrel SpendingRon Paul has criticized Rick Santorum for pork barrel spending via congressional earmarks, a process he himself has used extensively.
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Mitt Romney's Moonshine Doesn't Sell WellIf Mitt Romney's rhetorical moonshine were bottled and sold in package stores, it would have to be labeled "non-alcoholic" as it lacks kick and as is as intoxicating as baby formula.
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Sarah Palin Doesn't Help Newt Gingrich in AlaskaSarah Palin's Political Impotence: Gingrich Finishes Last in Alaska
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Re-Electing Obama Essential to Preserving Social Safety NetA trip during a snowstorm to see President Obama speak in New Hampshire makes him realize that re-electing the president is essential to preserving social safety net
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Obama's Trip Back to New Hampshire: An Ex-Democrat ReconsidersWhile attending Barack Obama's speech at Nashua Community College, an ex-Democrat reconsiders his loyalty to the presidentAlso published on:
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Obama: No Easy Fixes or Silver Bullet for High Gas PricesPresident Obama Gives Energy Speech in New HampshireAlso published on:
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Rick Santorum Loses Michigan by Leaning Too RightRick Santorum blew it in Michigan by tacking to the hard right in the final week before the primary. His strong second place finish was discounted by the media as he now has no chance of winning the nomination.
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Brokered Convention Unlikely Despite Mitt Romney's WeaknessHistory indicates there is little likelihood of a brokered convention for the Republicans
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Joe Biden Kicks Off Presidential Campaign in New HampshireVice President Joe Biden, making his fourth trip to New Hampshire in the past three months, officially kicked of the 2012 Obama presidential campaign in a speech in Manchester
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Red Sox Acquire Chris Carpenter as Compensation for Theo EpsteinThe Chicago Cubs sent reliever Chris Carpenter to the Boston Red Sox to resolve the issue of compensation for signing ex-Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein
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Ron Paul Cheated Out of Victory Is Poetic Justice for LibertarianRon Paul being cheated out of a probable victory in the Maine caucuses is poetic justice for the free-market, anti-regulation libertarian candidate
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Santorum's Minnesota Victory Crushes Pawlenty's Vice-Presidential ProspectsRick Santorum's victory in the Minnesota caucuses has eliminated Tim Pawlenty from consideration as Mitt Romney's running mate and has positioned him for the 2012 Vice Presidential nomination
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Mitt's Tone-Deaf Tango with TrumpBillionaire Donald Trump's endorsement was the last thing Mitt Romney needed in the wake of his "I like to fire people" and "I don't worry about poor people" gaffes
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Herman Cain's Judas Kiss Widened Gingrich's Gender GapNewt Gingrich's endorsement by accused serial sex harasser Herman Cain' was a serious blunder as it likely alienated women
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Is Obama the Rhetorical Rip-Off Artist Really a Republican?President Obama ripped off the campaign rhetoric and policies of current and former Republican presidential candidates in his 2012 State of the Union address
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Obama Borrows from Republicans in State of Union SpeechBarack Obama ripped off key components of Jon Huntsman's stump speech during his State of the Union address and recycled Rick Perry's rhetoric and borrowed from Newt Gingrich.
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Rick Perry Latest in Long Line of Front-Runners Who FailedRick Perry is the latest in a long line of presidential front-runners who failed after the New Hampshire primary, dating back to Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1968
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Palin's Half-Hearted Gingrich Endorsement a Little Bit Better Than NothingSarah Palin's half-hearted, geographically limited endorsement of Newt Gingrich will do the former Speaker of the House little good in the South Carolina primary, where he trails Mitt RomneyAlso published on:
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Jon Huntsman Ends Presidential Bid; What's Next?Jon Huntsman future after suspending his presidential bid may include a position in Mitt Romney's cabinet as Secretary of State or Commerce or may hold another presidential run in 2016Also published on:
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Jon Huntsman, GOP's Holden Caulfield, Leaves Race to PhoniesJon Huntsman, the Holden Caulfield of the Republican party, has bowed out of the hunt for the GOP nomination, leaving the presidential race as a match-up between two of the biggest phonies in American politics: Mitt Romney & Barack ObamaAlso published on:
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The Oscar Stalwarts: Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman & Meryl StreepA look at the Oscar Stalwarts, actors and actresses nominated for the Academy Award in at least four different decades
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Lionel Stander: Gravel-Voiced Actor was Victim of Black ListA short biography of Lionel Stander
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Ron Paul in New Hampshire: Why He's NecessaryRon Paul exceeded expectations in New Hampshire and won nearly a quarter if the Republican vote. The Texas libertarian was a critical spirit who broadened the debate and attracted adoring crowds.Also published on:
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New Hampshire Primary: All Over but the ShoutingMitt Romney, scored a decisive win in the 2012 New Hampshire primary, taking nearly 40 percent of the vote. The win was historic in that Romney became the first candidate who was not the incumbent president to win both Iowa and New Hampshire.
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Vermin Supreme Places Third in New Hampshire Democratic PrimaryVermin Surpreme, the self-described "friendly fascist" who ran on a platform of mandatory dental hygiene and a pony for everyone, came in third in the New Hampshire Democratic Primary
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New Hampshire Comes Through as Expected with Few SurprisesThe New Hampshire primary had few surprises as Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman came in first, second and thirdAlso published on:
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Gutless Guinta Won't Endorse Santorum, Scared to Cross RomneyNew Hampshire Congressman Frank Guinta's refusal to endorse Rick Santorum is cowardice. He is afraid of alienating Mitt Romney should the Massachusetts moderate be elected President.
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John Sununu, Bill O'Brien Disagree Over Gingrich and Romney's Prospects in N.H.Former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu, a harsh critic of Newt Gingrich, and Speaker of the House Bill O'Brien, a Newt supporter, differ as to whether he failed to follow up on the Union Leader endorsementAlso published on:
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Rick Santorum's Final New Hampshire Rally Sees ScuffleRick Santorum's final rally on the eve of the New Hampshire primary was a debacle that ended in violence as and Occupy Wall Street protester was slammed to the ground by a Santorum security guard
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Spirits High at Jon Huntsman Rally Near N.H. State HouseA Jon Huntsman rally near the New Hampshire State House in Concord drew a high-spirited crowd of well over 100 peopleAlso published on:
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Impressed with Jon Huntsman, a N.H. Independent Struggles Over His VoteJon Huntsman is the most qualified man to be president, but can an independent voter who has always voted for Democrats actually bring himself to vote for him in the Republican primary?Also published on:
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Kelly Ayotte, Nikki Haley Provide Post-Debate Spin for Mitt RomneyU.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley showed their support for Mitt Romney after the ABC/Yahoo! News Presidential DebateAlso published on:
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Nikki Haley Says She Won't Be Mitt Romney's Running MateSouth Carolina Nikki Haley, speaking after the ABC/Yahoo! News Presidential Debate at St. Anselm College, said that she would not accept an offer of the Vice Presidency from Mitt Romney
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Ron Paul's Policies Would Put Many Americans in PeonageRon Paul's economic and social policies would turn back the clock to the days before FDR's New Deal, resulting in the destruction of the middle class as we know it. Many Americans would be reduced to peonage.Also published on:
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New Hampshire Rep. Frank Guinta Withholds EndorsementU.S. Representative Frank Guinta, who represents New Hampshire 1st District in Congress, told reporters after the ABC/Yahoo! News Presidential debate that he was not ready to endorse a Presidential candidateAlso published on:
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Rick Santorum Heckled in Restaurant Parking LotRick Santorum was constantly heckled during an appearance at a Manchester, New Hampshire restaurant that was moved to the parking lot due to an overflow crowd
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Ron Paul Rally Featuring Rand Paul Packs Airplane HangarRon Paul spoke to a large crowd of mostly enthusiastic supporters who packed an airplane hangar in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was joined by his son, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, and his wife.Also published on:
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Romney, Santorum Heckled and Harassed in New HampshireThe heckling of presidential candidates has risen in frequency during the 2012 New Hampshire Primary than it has in past contentsAlso published on:
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Newt Gingrich's Dr. Jekyll on Display at St. Anselm's CollegeNewt Gingrich seems to have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde complex.
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Rick Santorum Attracting Huge New Hampshire CrowdsRick Santorum, enjoying a big bounce after nearly winning the Iowa caucuses, attracted a crowd of over 600, including a woman from Syracuse, New York, to an appearance in Windham, New Hampshire
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John McCain Endorses Mitt Romney in Manchester, N.H.John McCain, the 2008 Republican nominee, endorsed his erstwhile rival Mitt Romney in a rally at Manchester, New Hampshire's Central High SchoolAlso published on:
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Rick Santorum is as Crazy as a Cinema Henry VIII, or a FoxA close encounter of the Republican kind with Rick Santorum back in early December 2011 convinced me that the former U.S. Senator is crazy.
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Rick Santorum's Goldilocks Strategy Pays Off in IowaRick Santorum's "Goldilocks Strategy" paid off handsomely in Iowa, where came from the rear of the Republican pack of candidates to finish second in the caucusesAlso published on:
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'64 or '68? Which Republican Presidential Race Does 2012 Best Resemble?The 2012 Republican Presidential race is shaping up into a contest that fuses elements of two previous watershed campaign seasons, 1964 -- which saw Barry Goldwater come out on top -- and 1968, which saw the triumph of the new Nixon
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Mitt Romney's Patriot Dream a Recurring ThemeMitt Romney appeals to patriotism in his stump speech in New HampshireAlso published on:
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Ron Paul's Newsletters Won't Hurt Him in New HampshireRon Paul's controversial newsletters won't hurt him in New HampshireAlso published on:
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Romney Declares Himself Likely GOP Nominee in Merrimack, New HampshireMitt Romney declared himself the likely GOP nominee at a campaign stop in Merrimack, New HampshireAlso published on:
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Ron Paul, Jon Huntsman: A Third Look at New Hampshire's Third-Place CandidatesJon Huntsman and Ron Paul remain the wild cards in the New Hampshire primary. One of both might upset Newt Gingrich, who is sinking in the polls.
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Mitt Romney Makes Quick Campaign Excursion to New HampshireMitt Romney made a stop in Londonderry, New Hampshire as part of a quick campaign excursion in the Granite State
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Ron Paul, Jon Huntsman Battle for Third Place in New HampshireRon Paul and Jon Huntsman are in a battle for third place in the New Hampshire primaryAlso published on:
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Cash-for-Endorsement Scandal Signals Why Iowa Caucuses Should Be CannedBob Vander Plaats, the evangelical Christian leader of Family Leader, denies trying to shake down candidates for cash for an endorsementAlso published on:
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Jon Huntsman Lacks Appeal to Independent Voter in New Hampshire AppearanceJon Huntsman failed to convert an independent voter who typically votes for moderate Democrats during a New Hampshire appearance. The Clinton Democrat was turned off by his lack of solutions to the problems of parents with special needs children.Also published on:
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Gingrich Fails to Personally Woo New Hampshire VotersNewt Gingrich has failed to make a serious campaign push in New Hampshire. Of the four major candidates contesting the Granite State, he has put in fewer days personally campaigning in the the Granite State. It may cost him the primary.Also published on:
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Newt Gingrich Receives Key Endorsement at Manchester, N.H., Campaign EventNewt Gingrich received the endorsement of Bill O'Brien, the Tea Party activist who is the Speaker of New New Hampshire's General Court, at an appearance in Manchester, New HampshireAlso published on:
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Mitt Romney Throws Down Gauntlet in New Hampshire SpeechMitt Romney challenged Barack Obama in an appearance at the Bedford, New Hamsphire Town Hall on December 20, 2011Also published on:
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Jon Huntsman Endorsed by Tom Ridge in New HampshireJon Huntsman was endorsed by former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge during an appearance in Deering, New HampshireAlso published on:
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Ron Paul: The Drumlin Woodchuck of the Republican PartyRepublican Presidential candidate Ron Paul visited Derry, New Hampshire -- a former home of poet Robert Frost -- on Wednesday, December 15th.Also published on:
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Why Has Jon Huntsman Failed to Ignite Crowds?Does Jon Huntsman Want to Be President? Class of GOP Crop Fails to Ignite CrowdAlso published on:
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Newt Gingrich Vows to Defy Speaker-to-President HistoryHistory shows that Newt Gingrich's chances to win the presidency are slim. Only one Speaker of the House of Representatives has ever been elected to the presidency.
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Ron Paul Visits the Opera House in Derry, New HampshireRepublican Presidential candidate Ron Paul visited Derry, New Hampshire on Wednesday, December 15th.Also published on:
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Newt Gingrich Follows New Hampshire Debate with Whistle-Stop in WindhamNewt Gingrich followed up his foreign policy debate in Goffstown, New Hampshire with an appearance at Windham High School, where he pandered to right-wing 9/12 Project membersAlso published on:
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Newt Gingrich-Jon Huntsman Debate More a Conversation than CombatThe Newt Gingrich-Jon Huntsman debate was more a conversation than political combat. Both candidates performed well.Also published on:
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Jon Huntsman Holds Town Hall Meeting in New HampshireJon Huntsman held a town hall-style meeting in Londonderry, New Hampshire on Saturday, January 10, 2011Also published on:
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Jon Huntsman Skips ABC Debate to Campaign in New HampshireJon Huntsman, lagging behind in the polls in Iowa, is skipping Saturday night's ABC Debate to campaign in New Hampshire. By foregoing national exposure, is he dooming his candidacy.Also published on:
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Gingrich on Glenn Beck Highlights Newt the SophistNewt Gingrich is fabled as a great debater but his appearance on Glenn Beck elucidates the fact that he is a rambling sophistAlso published on:
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Rick Santorum's Strategy: Play Baby Bear to Voters' GoldilocksA transcript of Rick Santorum's Goldilocks campaign strategy made in Bedford, New Hampshire on December 2, 2011
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The Ivy League Blues: My Experience with Harvard's Master of Liberal Arts ProgramA memoir of a Boston University grad attending Harvard University Extension School's Master of Liberal Arts program
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Newt Gingrich Win in Iowa May Bring Victory in New HampshireIowa is not as sure a bellwether state in predicting an eventual nominee as is New Hampshire, but a win or strong showing provides a candidate with momentum that can prove unstoppable
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Rick Santorum's 'Goldilocks' Strategy Runs Up Against a Grinch Named NewtRick Santorum's Goldilocks Strategy based on Mike Huckabee's come-from-behind win in the 2008 Iowa caucuses likely will be foiled by Newt Gingrich
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Glenn Beck Tags Newt Gingrich as Big Government "Progressive" in Radio InterviewGlenn Beck characterized Newt Gingrich as a big government "progressive" in the Teddy Roosevelt mold during a radio interview.Also published on:
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Gingrich Fails to Follow Up on Union Leader EndorsementGingrich has failed to follow up on his New Hampshire Union Leader endorsement and campaign in the Granite State. Instead, he is playing games in the media, including paying homage to Donald Trump.
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Potential Cain Endorsement Could Harm GingrichHerman Cain, the former front-runner whose campaign was torpedoed by reports of sexual harassment and an extramarital affair, reportedly plans to Endorse New Gingrich. It is a case of one adulterer handing off the torch to another and may alienate women.
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Ron Paul Preaches to the Faithful in Nashua, New HampshireU.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) attended a town hall meeting In Nashua, New Hampshire on Dec. 2, 2011. The crowd of 200 supporters strongly supported Paul, who is seeking the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination.
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Rick Santorum, Buoyed by Palin's Remarks, Campaigns in New HampshireFormer U.S Senator Rick Santorum, a long-shot for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination, was campaigning in New Hampshire before turning his focus back to the Iowa caucus.
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Herman Cain Was Never Serious About Being PresidentHerman Cain's behavior shows that he was never serious about becoming President. His run was an exercise in egotism and self-promotion.
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Newt Gingrich: A Dog that Won't HuntNewt Gingrich's drive towards the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination may be blocked by evangelical Christians upset with his multiple wives and multiple religions
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History Indicates Newt Gingrich's Union Leader Endorsement Is Much Ado About NothingNewt Gingrich was endorsed for president by the Union Leader newspaper. The endorsement received global news coverage but history shows it likely will prove to be of dubious value.
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Rick Perry's Real Sin: Presidential Candidate Lacks PizazzMedia coverage of Rick Perry visit to the New Hampshire Institute of Politics focused on his "flubs" but the real sin of the candidate was that he was boring
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Mitt Romney: In the Shadow of JFKFormer Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints, is campaigning for the Republican Presidential nomination. However, his Mormonism may deny him the GOP nod by alienating evangelical Christians.
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Obama vs. Romney in New Hampshire: Who Wins Their Match-Up?President Obama's visit to New Hampshire two days after a key appearance by Republican Presidential contender Mitt Romney illustrates the differences in style between the two politicians. It may be a harbinger of what is to come in November 2012.
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Obama Gives Rousing Jobs Speech in New HampshirePresident Barack Obama returned to New Hampshire, the site of the nation's first Presidential Primary, for the first time in two years to deliver a speech on his American Jobs Act at Manchester's Central High School.
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Obama to Give Jobs Speech in New HampshirePresident Barack Obama will give a speech on his American Jobs Act at Manchester, New Hampshire's Central High School on Tuesday, November 22, 2012
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Mitt Romney Endorsed by New Hampshire Senator Kelly AyotteFormer Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who is running for the Republican Party presidential nomination, was endorsed by U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire.Also published on:
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Goodbye, FriendA dirge for a lost friendship
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Chris Christie Campaigns for Mitt Romney in New HampshireNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie made a brief stop in New Hampshire to campaign for Mitt Romney. While visiting Romney campaign headquarters in Manchester, he took a call from the candidate and addressed the faithful.
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Chris Christie Visits Mitt Romney for President Headquarters in Manchester, New HampshireNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie visited the Mitt Romney for President headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire
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Sarah Palin in New Hampshire -- Too Little Too LateSarah Palin, the 2008 Republican Vice Presidential Candidate, Was the Headline Speaker at the Tea Party Express Rally in Manchester, New Hampshire on Labor Day
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Colt SSP (Stainless Steel Pistol): True Rarity Among Modern FirearmsThe Colt SSP (Stainless Steel Pistol) is a true rarity among modern firearms as so few of the pistols were manufactured. Colt developed the pistol as a replacement for the Colt M1A1 .45, but it lost out to the Beretta 92.
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Meet Rooney Mara, the Girl with the Dragon TattooRooney Mara will play computer hacker Lisa Salander in 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo'. Mara, who comes from a family that is professional football royalty, created her own charity to help African orphans.
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Amy Adams Will Play Lois Lane in 'Superman: Man of Steel'Oscar-nominee Amy Adams has been cast as Lois Lane in 'Superman: Man of Steel' while Kevin Costner & Diane Lane are on-board to play Clark Kent's parents
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Is Matthew Morrison Gay? 'Glee' Star Says He's StraightEmmy-nominated Matthew Morrison, who plays the character on the hit TV series 'Glee', has said that many fans mistakenly assume that he is gay because of his background in musicals.
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Elizabeth Taylor: The First Modern Movie StarElizabeth Taylor, who died at the age of 79, was hailed as "The Last Movie Star" in many of her obituaries. In reality, the Oscar-winning actress known as "Liz" was the first modern movie star in the way she let herself be portrayed by the press.
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Johnny Depp to Star in 'Thin Man' RemakeJohnny Depp is developing a remake of Dashiell Hammett's 'The Thin Man', in which he will appear as sleuth Nick Charles. The original 1934 movie starring William Powell & Myrna Loy as Nick & Nora Charles is a classic that spun off five sequels.
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First Person: The 'Working at the Post Office Shift' BluesWorking the Christmas shift at the U.S. Post Office proved to be more than one "99er" can handle due to erratic scheduling and poor supervision
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Eleanor Parker Achieved Cinema Immortality as the Baroness in "The Sound of Music"A short biography of Eleanor Parker, who was nominated three times for the Oscar and achieved cinema immortality as the Baroness in "The Sound of Music"
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Mitt Romney's Scarlet Letter: Will Health Care Reform Hurt Him in New Hampshire?Mitt Romney has the support of former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu, who recently served as chair of the Granite State GOP. However, Romney's health care reform law, enacted in Massachusetts when he was governor, may hurt him.
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Geraldine Ferraro Dead; Congresswoman Ran for Vice President in 1984Geraldine Ferraro, the Italian-American former Congresswoman who was the first woman to be featured on the Presidential ticket of a major party when she ran for Vice President in 1984, died in Boston from cancer.
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Who Killed "Alias Smith & Jones"? Did Pete Duel's Death Doom the Western Series?Was it Pete Duel's suicide and the assumption of his role by Roger Davis that killed off "Alias Smith & Jones"? Or was it the cultural phenomenon that was "All in the Family" that doomed the fondly remembered TV Western?
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Elizabeth Taylor's 10 Greatest Screen RolesThese are Elizabeth Taylor's 10 greatest movie performances
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Colin Firth's Top 10 Screen PerformancesA look at Colin Firth's Top 10 movie performances (plus two outstanding turns on the little screen)
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Christmas & New Year's at Miami Beach, 1975-76: A Bicentennial Embracing Reminiscence of YouthA Reminiscence of Spending Christmas & New Year's at Miami Beach With My Father in 1975/76
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Dudley Moore: A Short BiographyA short biography of Dudley Moore
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Is 'Black Swan' Homophobic? Natalie Portman's Balerina Stuck in an Adolescent State of Sexual DevelopmentAn analysis of whether Best Picture Academy Award nominee 'Black Swan' is homophobic
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Unemployment in America: Singing the Brezhnev BluesA long-term unemployed "Ninety-Niner" looks at American economic statistics and does not like what he sees
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Henry Cavill Cast as Superman in New Movie About 'Man of Steel'British Actor has won the title role in 'Superman: Man of Steel'
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Red River Theatres is One of New Hampshire's Premier Cinema Art HousesThe Red River Theatres in Concord, New Hampshire is one of the Granite State's premier cinema art houses featuring both mainstream and locally produced films.
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Jean Shepherd: More Than 'A Christmas Story'A short biography of Jean Shepherd, screenwriter of "A Christmas Story"
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Christian Bale Gives Oscar-Worthy Performance in 'The Fighter'Christian Bale must be considered the favorite to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in 'The Fighter"
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Natalie Portman Won Academy Award for 'Black Swan'Natalie Portman won a Best Actress Oscar for her turn as a troubled ballerina in 'Black Swan.'
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Oscar Show Will Feature Anne Hathaway & James Franco as Co-Hosts to Lure in Youth CrowdThe 2011 Academy Awards telecast will be co-hosted by James Franco & Anne Hathaway, both of whom may also be nominated for an Oscar
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'The Mentalist' Adds Emmy-Winner Pruitt Taylor Vince to CastEmmy-Winner Pruitt Taylor Vince is joining the cast of 'The Mentalist' as an agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation looking in to the Red John-related murder
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Remembering Ingrid Pit, the Queen of HorrorIngrid Pitt, who became a legendary horror film star in classic horror films of the 1970s, died at the age of 73 in London. Actor Edward X. Young, Pitt's co-star from her last film 'Sea of Dust,' remembers the "Queen of Horror"
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Obama Capitulates to GOP on Earmarks & Spending Cuts [Video]Obama has signaled his capitulation to the GOP on spending cuts and earmarks
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What is Air?Air is the breathable part of the atmosphere that envelops the earth
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10 Best Fiction Books of All Time About ReligionA list of the 10 all-time best fiction books with a religious theme
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Barry Sullivan, Star of Screen & TVA biography of actor Barry Sullivan
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Frank Hoess: The Father of Aluminum Siding"Frank" Hoess was a Hammond, Indiana artisan, businessman and & estate developer who is considered the father of aluminum siding
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Kevin Brownlow is Awarded Honorary Oscar for Film Studies & Cinema PreservationThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences will present Kevin Brownlow with an honorary Academy Award
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Jean-Luc Godard to Receive Honorary OscarThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences will present legendary French film director Jean-Luc Godard with an honorary Academy Award
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Democratic Party Annihilated in New Hampshire; GOP Racks Up Veto-Proof Majority in State LegislatureThe Democratic Party was virtually annihilated in New Hampshire in the November 2, 2010 election. The Granite State GOP racked up veto-proof majorities in both houses of the N.H. state legislature.
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Francis Ford Coppola to Be Honored with Irving Thalberg AwardThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences will present producer-director-screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola with the Irving G. Thalberg Award at the Governors Awards dinner on Nov. 13, 2010
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"Sarah Palin" Bamboozles Tea Party Crowd in Concord, New HampshireFormer Alaska Governor Sarah Palin failed to Show up for the last stop of the Tea Party Express Tour in Concord, New Hampshire, but a lookalike was on hand to woos rally attendees
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Opinion: Carol Shea-Porter of New Hampshire's 1st House District deserves to be re-electedCarol Shea-Porter, a Democrat representing New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, deserves to be re-elected because of her dedicated defense of the middle class and her stalwart support for military veterans
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Frank Guinta's Fake Veteran: GOP Organizer Hands Out Fake Hand-Made "Veteran for Guinta" Sign at RallyAn organizers for Republican Congressional candidate Frank Gunita handed out a fake "Veterans for Guinta" Sign at a pre-debate rally
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Tom Hanks to Release Animated Series "Electric City" on the Web in Early 2011Oscar-winner Tom Hanks has developed an episodic animated sci-fi series for the Internet. "Electric City" will be released on the Web in early 2011.
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The Hobbit Hobbled by Union Troubles; Peter Jackson Threatens to Shoot Film in Eastern EuropeThe much-delayed movie adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, which will be a prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is threatened by union troubles.
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Michael Caine Will Be in Batman 3: Oscar-Winner Has Written New Autobiography, Plans New NovelDouble Oscar-winner Sir Michael Caine, who currently is on a book tour promoting his autobiography, said he expects to star in the new installment of the "Batman" franchise
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Ground Zero Mosque to Have Futuristic LookPark51 Islamic community center known as the "Ground Zero mosque" as it will be built two blocks from Ground Zero in New York City will have a futuristic look
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Snooki to Become an Author! Her New Book Reportedly Will Be the 3rd She's Ever Read (If She Reads It)Snooki of "Jersey Shore" and Oscar-winner Gene Hackman are two celebrities who are planning on publishing new books in 2011
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Anti-McDonald's Ad Rejected by Florida TV StationsA pro-vegetarian TV ad from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine that burlesques McDonald's golden arches and "I'm loving it" trademarks has been rejected by Florida TV stations
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Mel Gibson Domestic Violence Case to Take Back Seat to Oksana Grigorieva Extortion InvestigationMel Gibson Domestic Violence Prosecution Unlikely to Proceed Until Oksana Grigorieva Extortion Case is Heard
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Top Ten Tony Curtis MoviesA listing of the ten best Tony Curtis movies
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Can Meg Whitman's Billions Save Her from Bombshell Allegation She Knowingly Employed an Illegal Immigrant?Meg Whitman has spent a record $119 million on her campaign for governor of California. With the revelation that she knowingly employed an illegal immigrant, will all those millions be for naught?
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Meg Whitman's Former Housekeeper was an Illegal Immigrant from Mexico; Billionaire Knowingly Employed Undocumented WorkerMeg Whitman's Latina Housekeeper Plans to Sue the Former eBay CEO, Who Is Now the Republican Candidate in Calfiornia's Gubernatorial Race
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Seymour Cassel: Indie Film Stalwart was Collaborator with John CassavetesA biography of actor Seymour Cassel
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Titanic's Gloria Stuart is Dead at Age 100: Became Oldest Oscar-Nominee in History for Her Role in Screen BlockbusterActress Gloria Stuart, who starred as the elderly Rose in James Cameron's blockbuster "Titanic," died at the age of 100
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Lindsay Lohan Pics Showing Troubled Star Shooting Heroin & Kissing Paris Hilton Published in EnglandPictures showing Lindsay Lohan shooting heroin and in a lesbian frolic with Paris Hilton have been published by the British tabloid "News of the World"
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Chris Christie Takes on Heckler at Meg Whitman for Governor Rally [Video]A video of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Confronting A Heckler Disrupting A Meg Whitman for Governor Political Rally in California is Presented
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Lindsay Lohan Jailed: Judge Sends LiLo to Hoosegow for 30 DaysLindsay Lohan has been sent to jail for 30 days after failing a drug test
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Eddie Fisher Ex-Husband of Liz Taylor & Debbie Reynonds & Father of Carrie Fisher Dead at 82Singer Eddie Fisher, who divorced Debbie Reynolds to marry Elizabeth Taylor and was the father of "Star Wars" star Carrie Fisher, has died at the age of 82.
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You Might Not Be Able to Take Mexicans Out of the United States, but You Can Take the United States Out of MexicoAs Part of Its Bicentennial Celebration, Mexico Plans to Change Its Name to Plain "Mexico" From the "United States of Mexico"
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Kelly Ayotte Limps Across Finish Line in New Hampshire Senate RaceKelly Ayotte has won the New Hampshire Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Senate in a surprisingly tight race that almost saw her upset by conservative Ovide Lamontagne
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Christine O'Donnell's Anti-Masturbation VideoChristine O'Donnell's Anti-Masturbation Video is Presented
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Christine O'Donnell -- Crusader for Chastity -- Wins GOP Senate Nomination with Tea Party BackingChristine O'Donnell won the Delaware Republican Primary for the U.S. Senate With Tea Party Backing
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Kevin McCarthy with Marlon Brando & Montgomery Clift [Video]A home movie of actors Kevin McCarthy, Marlon Brando & Montgomery Clift
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Koran-Burning Cancelled by Pastor Terry Jones [Video]Florida Pastor Terry Jones Announced That He Was Canceling the Koran-Burning in Exchange for the Ground Zero Mosque Being Moved Away from the Site of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers That Were Destroyed on 9/11/01
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Pastor Terry Jones Cancels Koran Burning; Claims Deal Reached to Move Ground Zero MosquePastor Terry Jones Announced That He Is Canceling His Proposed Koran Burning Scheduled for September 11th
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Bryan Cranston Becomes 1st Actor in 40 Years to Win Three Straight Primetime Emmies for DramaBryan Cranston Becomes 1st Actor in 40 Years to Win Three Straight Primetime Emmies for Outstanding Lead in a Drama
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Reggie Bush Scandal Fallout: Who Gets the Heisman Trophy He'll Forfeit?New Orleans Saints Running Back Reggie Bush, the 2005 Heisman Trophy Winner, Reportedly Will Be Stripped of the Award
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John Travolta Gay Sex Scandal: Revelations Latest in String of Stories About Allegedly Bi-Sexual StarThe National Enquirer Has Reported that "Saturday Night Fever" Star John Travolta is Part of Hollywood's Gay Sub-Culture
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Mo'nique to Play Hattie McDaniel, the First African American Academy Award-WinnerActress-singer Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award, will be played on he big screen by fellow Oscar-Winner M'nique
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Is The Human Centipede the Most Disgusting Movie Ever Made?The Human Centipede the most disgusting movie ever made?
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John Chambers: Star of the Internet TV Series InfamousA brief biography of actor, director and videographer John Chambers.
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Empire State Building Snubs Mother Theresa: Will Not Light Up Spire to Celebrate Saintly Nun's 100th BirthdayThe Empire State Building Has Refused to Light Up Its Spire to Celebrate Saintly Nun's 100th Birthday
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Sean Connery: Top 10 Movie Performances (James Bond Excepted)A listing of Sean Connery's Top 10 Non-James Bond Movie Performances
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Cherly Hines of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Being Divorced by HusbandCheryl Hines, the Star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Announced She is Being Divorced by Husband
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Hitler Had Jewish DNA According to Tests of RelativesNazi Dictator Adolf Hitler had Jewish D.N.A., according to tests of relatives conducted by a Belgium magazine
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Who is Kathryn Rogers? Rush Limbaugh's 4th Wife is Descended from President John AdamsWho is Kathryn Rogers Limbaugh? Rush Limbaugh's Fourth Wife
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Did Tiger Woods' Ex-Wife Elin Nordegren Really Get a $750 Million Divorce Settlement? "Forbes" Says No!Fox News is Reporting that Tiger Woods' Ex-Wife Elin Nordegren Received $750 Million as a Divorce Settlement
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Johnny Damon Claimed by Red Sox; Boston Likely Keeping Tigers Outfielder from Going to NY or Tampa BayDetroit Tigers Outfielder Johnny Damon Was Claimed Off Of The Wavier Wire by the Red Sox, with whom he played from 2002 to 2005. Boston Likely Claimed HIm To Keep Damon From Going to the NY Yankees or the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Tiger Woods Divorce is Final: Golfer & Ex-Wife Ellen Nordegren Issue Official StatementTiger Wood's official Web site featured an official statement by the golfer and Ellen Nordegren that their divorce has been finalized.
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Ernest Borgnine's Secret to Longevity: Masturbation?Indie horror movie actor & make-up artist Edward X. Young, star of the upcoming "Sea of Dust," recounts his meeting with Oscar-winner Ernest Borgnine and his advice for living a long, healthy life
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Muslim Miss USA Against Ground Zero Mosque: Rima Fakih Says 9/11 Tragedy More Important Than ReligionMiss USA Rima Fakih, a Muslim, Has Come Against Locating the Muslim Cultural Center and Mosque Two Blocks from the Ground Zero Mosque Site. She Says the 9/11 Tragedy More Important Than Religion.
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Why Roger Clemens was Indicted: Lying to Federal Agents and Congress is a CrimeFormer baseball All-Star Roger Clemens was indicted by a federal grand jury of six counts of perjury and making false statements to Congress and of obstructing a Congressional investigation
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Ernest Borgnine in His Oscar-Winning Role "Marty" -- Loaded with Tomatoes Scene [Video]Ernest Borgnine in his Oscar-Winning Role "Marty" -- Loaded With Tomatoes Scene
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Obama and the Senate: Is the Upper Chamber of Congress Responsible for His Woes?Is the Upper Chamber of Congress Responsible for His Woes?
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Pat Tillman's Father on the Upcoming Movie Documentary "The Tillman Story" [Video]A Video of Pat Tillman's Father
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Zagat Fast Food Survey 2010A Listing of the 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey Results Is Presented
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Dr. Laura Quitting Radio After "N-Word" Fiasco; Tells Larry King She Wants to Reclaim Her Free Speech RightsPop Psychologist Dr. Laura Schelssinger Told Larry King That She Plans to Quit Radio in the Wake of Her "N-Word" Fiasco.
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Zagat Survey of Fast Food Chains Puts Five Guys, McDonald's, Starbucks & Subway on Top [Video]The Zagat Survey of Fast Food Chains Puts McDonald's, Five Guys, Starbucks & Subway On Top
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Was Dr. Laura Right? was the "N-Word" Mainstreamed by African American Comedians? [Video]Dr. Laura's Use of the "N-Word" on her Radio Talk Show Set Off a Firestorm of Criticism. Part of Her Defense was African American Comedians' Use of the Word. Historically, It was Whites who Introduced the Taboo Word into Popular Culture.
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Dr. Laura "N-Word" Tape: Judge for Yourself -- Did She Go Too Far? is She Racist?The Dr. Laura Schlessinger audio tape
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African American Friend Says Dr. Laura Not Racist Despite Dropping "N-Word" Bomb on RadioIronically, MPG & Associates' trade-marked business slogan is, "Because Your Reputation Means Everything." Dr. Laura Schlessinger's reputation certainly has taken a further beating since dropping the N-Bomb so casually, then defending her faux pas in air.
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Dr. Laura Schlessinger is Not Racist Despite "N-Word" Incident Claims Black FriendMike Paul of MGP & Associates has told the San Francisco Chronicle that Dr. Laura Schlessinger is not racist.
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JetBlue Flight Attendant's Story a Hoax? Questions Raised About Excuse for Plane ExitQuestions Have Been Raised About JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater's Excuse for His Bizarre Exit from His Plane
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JetBlue's Steven Slater's Exit Via the Emergency Slide [Video]A video of JetBlue's Steven Slater's Exit Via the Emergency Slide is presented
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Proposition 8 Judge Lifts Gay Marriage Ban; Vows Opponents Will Not Prevail with AppealJudge Vaughn Walker, Who Earlier Struck Down California Proposition 8's Ban on Gay Marriage, Lifted his Stay on Same-Sex Marriage Issued the Same Day as His Decision.
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Peggy Cummins, Star of "Gun Crazy"A short biography of Peggy Cummins, Star of "Gun Crazy"
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Sarah Palin Death Wish Democrat Resigns from New Hampshire LegislatureState Representative Timothy Horrigan Has Resigned New Hampshire Legislature Over A Facebook Posting In Which He Wished Sarah Palin Had Died in a Plane Crash
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Bill O'Reilly Takes on Jennifer Aniston for Claiming a Woman Doesn't Need a Man to Be a Mother [Video]A Video in Which Bill O'Reilly Attacks Jennifer Aniston for Telling the Press that Women Do Not Need A Man in the Household to Raise a Child
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Silver Dollar Sells for $1.2 MillionA 1794 "Flowing Hair" Silver Dollar Minted When George Washington Was President Was Auctioned For $1.2 Million in Boston
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Rush Limbaugh Posts Wedding Photos on His Facebook PageConservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh Posted Photos From His Wedding to Kathryn Rogers on His Facebook Page
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Portia De Rossi to Take Ellen Degeneres' Surname as Her Own; Lesbian Couple Married in 2008Portia De Rossi, who married talk show host Ellen Degeneres in 2008, petitioned a California court to have her surname changed to Degeneres. In a related development, Ellen explained why she left "American Idol."
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Patricia Neal on Her First Meeting with Roald Dahl [Video]A video in which Patricia Neal reminisces on her first meeting with Roald Dahl
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Who is Snooki? "Jersey Shore" Star Has Become Political Football Tossed Around by Governors & the PresidentA short biography of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
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Will the Condom with Teeth Catch on in the United States?A Consideration of Whether the Prophylactic "Condom With Teeth" Will Catch on in the United States
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Patricia Neal: Oscar and Tony Award Winning Actress (1926-2010)A Short Biography of Oscar and Tony Award-winning Actress Patricia Neal
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Patricia Neal in "Hud" -- Actress Won Academy Award Playing Paul Newman's House KeeperA look at Patricia Neal's Oscar-winning performance in "Hud"
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Herschel Bernardi: Veteran of the Yiddish Theater was a Staple of TV and Broadway; Was Blacklisted in '50sA brief biography of character actor Herschel Bernardi
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Charles Bukowski's "A Little Atomic Bomb""A Little Atomic Bomb" by Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) is one of his finest poems
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Who is Mark Lane? Famed Attorney was First to Question Warren ReportA biography of attorney Mark Lane, the author of "Rush to Judgment," the 1966 best-seller that questioned the validity of the Warren Report
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Who is Vaughn Walker? Prop. 8 Judge is a Conservative Repulican with a Libertarian StreakA Profile of Judge Vaughn Walker, Who Struck Down Proposition 8, California's Ban on Gay Marriage
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Is Vaughn Walker Gay? Federal Judge Who Struck Down Prop. 8 is HomosexualA profile of Vaughn R. Walker, the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAlso published on:
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"The Hollow Record Holders" -- a Poem Commemorating Alex Rodriguez's 600th Home Run"The Hollow Record Holders" is a Sports Poem Commemorating Alex Rodriguez's 600th Home Run Written in the Style of T.S. Eliot's "The Hollow Men"
