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Out of Context Archive: January 2009

• Dad gets jail time for softball outburst

  Warning, parents: There is such a thing as too much enthusiasm. Published January 7 2009

• Research: Diet tops exercise in obesity battle

  Diet appears more influential than exercise in combating obesity. Just the thought makes me hungry. Published January 7 2009

• O.J.'s on 'jackalope' diet

  The convicted kidnapper/armed robber/Heisman Trophy winner is getting in prison shape. Leave it to O.J. to set a good example. Published January 7 2009

• Report: Hyundai to buy back cars from jobless

  Hyundai says it will take back cars that owners can no longer afford. I got a Ford Pinto. Published January 6 2009

• Report: Venezuela halts free oil program

  It seems that Hugo Chavez has found that charity is a good thing — as long as you can afford it. Published January 6 2009

• Americans' saving trend hurting economy

  First it was "spending bad, saving good." Now it's "spending good, saving bad." What goes around ... Published January 6 2009

• Milky Way is bigger, faster than before

  New data indicate that our galaxy is a fast-moving behemoth — kinda like the Hulk without the 'tude. Published January 6 2009

• Save the earth. Eat a kangaroo.

  A meal of kangaroos and camels could do a lot to improve the planet, if not your digestion. Published January 5 2009

• Richardson chucks Commerce nomination

  An investigation of Bill Richardson's state dealings has nixed his Commerce nomination. Break out the resume, Bill. Published January 5 2009

• Bush 41: Jeb should run for Senate, presidency

  The first President Bush says there should be a third President Bush. Can you say "dynasty?" Published January 5 2009

• Blagojevich scandal paralyzes Illinois' government

  What's good for Illinois is good for the country — or something like that. Published January 5 2009

• Franken to be declared winner of Minnesota's Senate race

  The counting is finally over in Minnesota, and not a minute too soon. Published January 5 2009

• Stonehenge has great acoutics

  And may have been the site of prehistoric concerts. Published January 5 2009

• Trooper: Politics delayed drug probe Palins' soon-to-be in-law

  You haven't heard the last of Alaska! Published January 5 2009

• Communities replace rock salt with molasses, ash

  Communities are looking for cheaper ways to melt ice. Of course, nothing is cheaper than spring. Published January 2 2009

• GOP abandoning D.C. on Inauguration Day

  Is that a herd of elephants leaving Washington? Nope, just the GOP. Published January 2 2009

• Lawmaker seeks bailout for local newspaper

  Well why not? Everybody else is getting one. Published January 2 2009

• Toyota working on solar-powered car

  It's about time. First the solar-powered car, then the flying car and at last we will be able to say we have entered the 21st Century. Published January 2 2009

• Report: Senate to deny Burris access to floor

  The Senate plans to close its doors to Rod Blagojevich's appointee, Roland Burris. Why? Did he miss his appointment? Published January 2 2009

• Sources: Paterson likely to appoint Kennedy to Senate

  Caroline Kennedy is likely to become the junior U.S. senator from New York. And it's a sure thing the Senate won't close its doors to her, unlike some other appointment, who shall remain nameless ... (Burris). Published January 2 2009