Out of Context Archive: December 2008
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Controllers: FAA is covering up danger over N.J.
Air traffic controllers say a change in a New Jersey airport's airspace has caused confusion that the FAA is ignoring. No New Jersey jokes, please. Published December 12 2008
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Web company's goof on Bush library name costs $40,000
A company has been forced to buy the Web domain name for the president's library twice. Sometimes these things just happen. Yep. Published December 12 2008
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Amish have anti-heart attack gene
About 5% of Pennsylvania Amish have a genetic mutation that makes them less likely to have a heart attack. And about 95% of the Amish have a lifestyle that makes that less likely too. Published December 12 2008
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Scientists find 2,000-year-old brain
The brain was found during a dig near the University of York. So close to higher education, yet still so far away. Published December 12 2008
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Illinois battling Louisiana for corruption title
Illinois and Louisiana are competing for bragging rights as the most corrupt state. I suspect there might be some cheating going on here. Published December 12 2008
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Investigator: O.J. bribed witness at trial
Court testimony states that O.J. Simpson allegedly bribed a witness in his trial to change his testimony in exchange for a Hall of Fame ring. It was the only way O.J. could find the real killers. Published December 12 2008
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Blagojevich tells pastors he's innocent
The Illinois governor invited pastors to his home to say he didn't do it. He doesn't recognize the voice on the FBI recordings, but you know, everybody thinks they sound funny on tape. Published December 12 2008
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Al Gore to host 'green' pre-inaugural ball
The former vice president and Nobel Prize winner is going to play host at a party with a theme — the "green economy." We all could use a little more green in the economy, Al, but I think we might be talking about two different things. Published December 12 2008
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McCain camp sells fully loaded Smartphone
Someone in the McCain campaign is very embarrassed about selling a certain phone at a campaign garage sale in Northern Virginia. "My bad" doesn't really cover it. Published December 12 2008
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Russian claims patent on ;-)
Yes, you read that headline correctly. A Russian "entrepreneur" is trademarking punctuation. Genius! Published December 12 2008
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The Bidens get a puppy
Joe Biden has bought a puppy for his wife and their new home in Washington. I thought the Naval Observatory didn't allow dogs, though. Published December 12 2008
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An economic crisis in search of a name
Nobody has yet given our financial downturn a really catchy name. What's wrong with you people? Published December 12 2008
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Redskins reconnect, for now
The Washington Redskins say they're all together now. So cue up the band and get that wagon rolling! Published December 11 2008
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Speculation about Blagojevich's mental health
Yeah, there's gotta be something going on there -- or not. Published December 11 2008
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Colin Powell: Palin didn't help McCain
Colin Powell says that Sarah Palin's presence on the GOP presidential ticket didn't help John McCain in the election. Really? A lot of people thought John McCain didn't help John McCain in the election. Published December 11 2008
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Blagojevich ignoring calls to resign
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has no intentions of stepping down immediately, despite calls for his resignation. That's the way to hang tough, Rod! Published December 11 2008
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Beards are in during a recession
Laid off men are letting their facial fur fly as they search for work. I don't know how this is going to affect makers of electric shavers and razors. More layoffs, maybe? Published December 11 2008
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Senate GOP eyeing Bill Clinton's testimony at confirmation hearings
Senate Republicans want former President Bill Clinton to testify at the confirmation hearings for his wife, Hillary. Just for fun. Just for old times' sake. Published December 11 2008
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Jackson says there was no Blagojevich bribe
Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. says no talk of a bribe occurred in his conversations with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Well, that's a relief because that would have given the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago a bad name, ethics-wise. Published December 11 2008
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Arena football survives for another season
Arena Football League honchos have decided to fund another season. There's nothing better than indoor football played on a basketball court. OK, there are lots of things better, but don't tell them that. Published December 11 2008
