Out of Context Archive: December 2008
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Actors strike won't harm TV viewing
TV industry insiders say that most TV viewers won't even notice if actors go on strike. Ain't that the truth. Published December 1 2008
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Stocks fall nearly 680 points
The Dow Jones Industrial average falls again after having risen significantly last week. You could describe the stock market as a roller coaster, but that would be giving roller coasters a bad name. Published December 1 2008
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Jolie is No. 1 in Yahoo searches
Angelina Jolie is the top searched-for woman on Yahoo. I guess that deserves a "Yahoo-oo!" Published December 1 2008
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Obama to name Clinton secretary of state
President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name Hillary Clinton as his choice for secretary of state. Published December 1 2008
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Retailers wait for weekend sales numbers
Thanksgiving weekend sales figures are at the top of retailers' anxiety lists. Let the counting begin so that we might truly give thanks. Published December 1 2008
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Obama to buy wife a thank-you ring
Barack Obama is planning to purchase a very expensive ring for wife Michelle to say "thanks for supporting me." Say what you will about his politics, but the man has style. Published December 1 2008
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Plaxico Burress turns himself in
Plaxico Burress, wide receiver for the New York Giants, has surrendered to police in conjunction with a shooting at a Manhattan night club. Burress reportedly was involved in the shooting, sort of. Published December 1 2008
