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Out of Context Archive: January 2009

• Blagojevich likens his arrest to Pearl Harbor

  It's an apt comparison -- if you're not a student of history. Published January 23 2009

• Reporters irked by White House moves

  Journalists chafe over the Obama administration's recent actions. Film at 11. Published January 23 2009

• CEOs get 'sneaky' pension boost

  Pension plans for top executives allow them to get a little something extra. But who can retire in this economy anyway? Published January 23 2009

• Report: Obama tells GOP: 'I won'

  It's a simple statement of fact — direct, almost elegant. I just hope he didn't stick out his tongue when he said it. Published January 23 2009

• Report: Palin's clothes from RNC end up in trash

  It seems an odd place for such historical garments, but I guess the RNC knows what it's doing. Published January 23 2009

• Obama irritated over reporter's question

  A friendly visit to the White House press corps almost turned into a press conference. Almost. Published January 23 2009

• Chavez backtracks on Obama, praises new U.S. president

  Hugo Chavez, who says he will end U.S. imperialism, seems pleased with the new imperialist — I mean, president. Published January 23 2009

• Florida man arrested for 190th time

  That must be some kind of record. At least, I hope it's some kind of record — and one that won't ever be broken. Published January 23 2009

• Man fined for abandoning rats

  You just can't leave rats on their own. You've got to take care of them first. Published January 22 2009

• Caroline Kennedy is out

  and this time she means it. This time it's for real. This time it's final. Probably. Published January 22 2009

• Source: Caroline Kennedy renews Senate bid

  Caroline Kennedy has had a change of heart during the past 24 hours. Published January 22 2009

• Argentine prez says Castro believes in Obama

  Cristina Fernandez says Fidel Castro thinks that Barack Obama is the bee's knees. That's old people talkf for "good." Published January 22 2009

• Wanna kiss? Go to Guanajuato

  It's "the kissing capital," according to its mayor. I just hope kissing isn't mandatory, especially if I'm next to a burro. No spontaneity. Published January 21 2009

• Gingrich tells GOP to challenge Geithner nomination

  A Republican stalwart tells what's left of the GOP in Congress to buck up. Good luck with that. Published January 21 2009

• Labrador is top dog -- again

  Americans love Labrador retrievers more than any other dog. Except Lassie. Published January 21 2009

• Report: Obama wore body armor

  Just another security measure that reflects the times in which we live. Published January 21 2009

• The Obama press office's first release

  This is the first press release by the Obama administration. I've been waiting days for this. Published January 21 2009

• Older workers faring better than younger workers

  Companies tend to keep their older workers in economic hard times. Yay, age! Published January 21 2009

• Report: Warner Bros. to cut 10% of staff

  The entertainment company has to get a little smaller. No that's NOT entertainment. Published January 21 2009

• Some inaugural events cancelled amid economic hardship

  The economy can even affect an inaugural gala. Bad economy! Bad bad economy! Published January 20 2009