Out of Context Archive: November 2008
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Neb. lawmakers to tweak safe haven law
Something's missing from this law, but I'm not sure what. Published November 18 2008
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Lieberman keeps chairmanship
Democrats wanted to punish him but thought better of it. Amazing. Published November 18 2008
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Britney Spears says life is worse than jail
With just a little work, Britney, you could really be in jail. Then you'd have a better basis for comparison. Published November 18 2008
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PETA 'tiger' protests circus
It's kinda like performance art with a message — or anti-performance art with a gimmick. Either way, it catches the attention, if only for a moment. Published November 18 2008
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Tyra Banks gives gift of a sex change
I just hope the reality show contestant really wanted the gift. Otherwise this could be more than a bit awkward. Published November 18 2008
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Goldman Sachs says 'no thanks' to bonuses
Executives say they didn't do so hot this year. Wow, didn't see that coming. Published November 17 2008
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Welcome to the auto lobby ...
... where millions of dollars are spent to improve your driving experience — sorta ... kinda ... OK, not really. Published November 17 2008
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Murdoch hits the media
Rupert Murdoch lays the blame, and believe me, he should know where to lay it. Published November 17 2008
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McCartney: Let my avant garde go
The Cute Beatle wants the world to hear a weird piece of music he and the boys did way back. Wonder why it's been under wraps for so long. Published November 17 2008
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Bond breaks bank with 'Quantum'
Daniel Craig's James Bond is the master of his domain, for now. Published November 17 2008
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Obama: Playoffs over BCS
What this country needs is a decisive way to determine the best college football team each season. And it needs it NOW! Published November 17 2008
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Citigroup eyes new job cuts
Sometimes you need to get smaller in order to get bigger. But most of the time you just get smaller. Published November 17 2008
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Secretary Hillary Clinton?
Stranger things have happened, though not lately. Published November 17 2008
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Japan in recession
The recession doctor's here, and he says this could take a while. Published November 17 2008
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Cantor candid on the GOP
The man who could become the No. 2 Republican in House talks about what the party needs to do to become No. 1 again. It sounds like a lot of work. Published November 17 2008
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Inhofe: Paulson's friends in on bailout
With friends like these, who needs — well, anything else? Published November 17 2008
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Obama taking aim at economy
He's ready, willing and able to do "whatever it takes." (Shudder.) Published November 17 2008
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SEC accuses Cuban of being an insider
It's always the insiders that seem to get it — whether "it" is money or indictments. Published November 17 2008
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Obama, McCain meet in Chicago
It was private. It was brief. It was historic. Just the way every meeting should be. Published November 17 2008
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TV: Don't watch it. Be happy
If you're feeling sad and lonely, you're probably watching TV — and a lot of it. Published November 16 2008
