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Apple’s rumored ‘Mac Tablet’ augurs the next phase of the Netbook craze

Today, the Financial Times reported that Apple is planning to release a tablet computer as soon as this September.

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Apple’s rumored ‘Mac Tablet’ augurs the next phase of the Netbook craze

House passes resolution that states Obama was born in Hawaii, 378-0

I don't really have an opinion on this but I just think it's funny that Congress has to vote on a resoultion that proves or declares that Obama was born in Hawaii. I gues they just want to put an end to it

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House passes resolution that states Obama was born in Hawaii, 378-0

Classical music keeps graffiti artists away

The scheme is being spread to all of the pedestrian tunnels in Dartford, after a successful piloting of it in one subway under a park.

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Classical music keeps graffiti artists away

Senate Finance Committee drops Dem health goals, including public option

After weeks of secretive talks, a bipartisan group in the Senate edged closer Monday to a health care compromise that omits a requirement for businesses to offer coverage to their workers and lacks a government insurance option that President Barack Obama favors, according to numerous officials.

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Gov’t plan can coexist with private insurance

Whoever thinks health insurance companies are about health is a moron. They are about making money ! Paying out to sick people COSTS MONEY

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Gov’t plan can coexist with private insurance

Verizon says it will support Palm Pre in early 2010

Verizon has coveted the Palm Pre since launch and now it is claiming that the phone will be available on their network sometime early next year. added by: admillios 0 responses

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With lobbyists ready to buy, will Obama sell out to the healthcare industry?

Push finally came to shove in Washington this week as the battle for healthcare escalated from scattered sniper fire into all-out combat. If it all seems to be getting more and more confusing, join the club. It's hard to see what's happening through all the gun smoke.

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With lobbyists ready to buy, will Obama sell out to the healthcare industry?

Taiwan and China are talking to each other for the first time in 60 years

Taiwanese and Chinese leaders directly exchanged messages on Monday for the first time in 60 years, the latest sign of warming relations between Beijing and Taipei.

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Taiwan and China are talking to each other for the first time in 60 years

Bernanke defends his bailout packages mistakes

Should Ben Bernanke and Timothy Geitner both be called before congress to testify under oath about the huge mistakes that they made in issuing the bailout packages, and sending unaccounted money to foriegn banks last fall ?

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Bernanke defends his bailout packages mistakes

Kayak world record, 186 foot waterfall: down the creek with a broken paddle: Video

This has to be seen to be believed. When Tyler Bradt shot down Palouse falls, he broke a world record and his paddle, but he survived virtually unscathed. Bradt achieved the feat in April, but the video has only just emerged

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Kayak world record, 186 foot waterfall: down the creek with a broken paddle: Video