Out of Context Archive: April 2009
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Survey: More CEOs got pay hikes last year
CEOs made more money last year even as their companies struggled. Now that's hanging tough! Published April 15 2009
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Officials may reveal strong, weak banks
Banks undergoing the administration's "stress test" will find out if they graduate. Published April 15 2009
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Study: Smiles predict marital success
A smile from the past can predict marital success in the future — or so the theory goes. Published April 15 2009
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Pimple-prone teens now face 'super acne'
Super acne fights all known treatments for pimples. Except for popping them. Published April 14 2009
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NYC law firm pays employees for not working
Lawyers have got it made, even when they aren't working. Published April 13 2009
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Congress examines fee hikes at bailed-out banks
Banks that took federal bailout funds now are planning to take more from taxpayers the old-fashioned way. That's business. Published April 13 2009
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Salon won't touch Mrs. Madoff's 'do
Ruth Madoff is beginning to find it difficult being a swindler's wife. It always starts with the hair. Published April 13 2009
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Yoga is going to the dogs
Yoga for dogs. Yeah, it started in New York City. How did you know? Published April 10 2009
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Phelps shoots vodka while mom hawks book
Michael Phelps is still having some problems with that role model thing. He might be too young for the role. Published April 10 2009
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Man divorces wife via text message
He had her speed dial, but she put him on call waiting. Sounds like grounds for divorce to me. Published April 10 2009
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Fighting fat with fat
It's the latest in fat science. I'll bet you didn't even know there was fat science. Well, I didn't either. Published April 9 2009
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The million-dollar Oprah scam
Oprah's not giving away a million dollars. Yet. Published April 9 2009
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The Beatles get digital makeover
The Beatles are coming back -- in all their digitally remastered glory. Published April 8 2009
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New Guinness on tap
Guinness has a new beer for its 250th anniversary. Now this is news I can get behind. Published April 8 2009
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Fidel Castro meets U.S. lawmakers
As Castro and the members of the Congressional Black Caucus met, the soft strains of "The Times They Are A-Changing" could be heard in the background. Published April 8 2009
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Flatulent microbes can aid green power
You wanna know what that smell is? Green power. Published April 7 2009
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Sexy dinosaur wings?
Paleontologists speculate that dinosaurs developed wings to indicate their mating desirability. Who doesn't want a guy with wings? Published April 6 2009
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McCartney, Starr together again
It's the closest thing to a Beatles reunion we'll ever see. Published April 6 2009
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Report: UM to air porn film
The University of Maryland is planning to show a hard-core porn film this weekend. And no, it's not called "Fear the Turtle." Published April 2 2009
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Geithner warm to ousting other CEOs
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner won't rule out forcing other CEOs out of their jobs. He's putting the "bully" in the bully pulpit. Published April 2 2009
