Out of Context Archive: January 2009
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Study: Traders with long ring fingers make more money
You can measure the success of a male financial trader by the length of his, um, ring finger. I kid you not. Published January 13 2009
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Fla. county eyes banning thongs at beaches
County leaders in the Tampa Bay area want a little less Southern exposure at the beach. Published January 13 2009
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Tough times for Mayor Sheila Dixon
Running Baltimore's city government is hard enough as it is. But add a couple of indictment charges, and it can be downright brutal. Published January 12 2009
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Restaurant returns huge lobster to sea
Did no one want to eat a lobster that's older than John McCain? Guess not. Published January 12 2009
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Coleman seeks documents on ballots
Norm Coleman is seeking documentation, and more documentation. Published January 12 2009
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First flying car ready for test flight/drive
Look out, 21st century! The flying car is coming for you. Published January 12 2009
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Obamas nearly ready to pick puppy
The search is almost over. The Obamas are ready to decide. Now they need to pick which newspaper to use for house training. Published January 12 2009
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Physicist: Google searches hurt ecology
A prominent physicist says Google consumes energy like nobody's business. I'm going to Google that just to be sure. Published January 12 2009
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Burris likely to be seated in Senate this week
The Senate is prepared to seat Roland Burris this week. Just in time for a new parody on "Saturday Night Live." Published January 12 2009
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Madoff remains free on bail
Bernie Madoff, accused of conducting a $50 billion Ponzi scheme, can remain on bail in his luxury apartment. Published January 12 2009
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Blagojevich defiant, quotes Tennyson
Rod Blagojevich continues to defy and surprise. Where does he get this stuff? Published January 9 2009
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Brits eating squirrels for fun, ecology
Would like some chips to go with your fried squirrel, luv? Published January 8 2009
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Report: Chicago schools faked addresses, spent $67,000 for cappuccino
More news out of Illinois, and yes, it is corruption-related. But educational. Published January 8 2009
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Report: Matthews nixes Senate run
Chris Matthews has decided not to run for the Senate in 2010. Too much talk there, not enough yelling. Published January 8 2009
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Hockey player suspended for biting
The NHL has suspended a player for biting. When did Mike Tyson start playing hockey? Published January 8 2009
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Senate leans toward accepting Burris
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is sticking a feather in his cap. Because he likes feathers. Published January 8 2009
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Report: Chicago schools violated contract rules
More news out of Illinois, and yes, it is corruption-related. But educational. Published January 8 2009
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Report: Cuomo aide stymies Caroline Kennedy's Senate bid
It's not over yet in New York. It's still Kennedy vs. Cuomo. Published January 7 2009
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Feinstein backs Burris appointment
The "story that keeps on giving" keeps on giving — Blagojevich, Part 22. Published January 7 2009
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Jeb Bush rules out Senate run
The other, other Bush says he won't run for the Senate next year. Published January 7 2009
