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Take off to the Great White North
Yes, we Can-ada: Remember those liberals who talked about moving to Canada after President Bush was re-elected in…
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No biting, Barney; you don’t know where that reporter’s been
The media as chew toy: Turns out that Barney, one of two Scottish terriers owned by President Bush,…
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Stuck in the series of tubes
Tube to the 21st century: President-elect Obama says he plans to videotape and post the weekly presidential radio…
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Six Bonds, one question
The new James Bond film, “Quantum of Solace,” rekindles the timeless argument: Who was the best 007? The…
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Purple is the new black
Remember harvest gold? If your kitchen appliances haven’t been updated since the 1970s, chances are you do. So…
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A sticky situation
Herald columnist Julie Muhlstein’s got the lowdown on how to remove political bumper stickers from your car. A…
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Better get out the paddles
Welcome, winter. The rain returns soon after a short break. This means it’s time for the annual wet-season…
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Extreme Makeover: Space station edition
Astronauts will be heading up to do a little remodeling at the international space station, which will soon…
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We’re only sort of providing spoilers
Contrary to popular belief, “ER” is still on television, and original series star Anthony Edwards is returning for…
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Barney’s in the dog house
Stay, boy, stay: Forget picking a secretary of state or treasury; the White House press corps wants to…
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Stick: You can’t beat it
Cardboard tube passed over again: The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted a new toy. Taking its…
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When they say not to move about the cabin, they mean it
It works on everything: Duct tape was used to restrain an unruly passenger on a United Airlines flight.…
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Horse race: Political and real life
The first food holiday is over. If you survived Halloween without any extra cavities or pounds, nice work.…
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Run like a girl?
Election Day is almost here. Whatever your political leanings, Wednesday will be a day for celebrating. No more…
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Have a nice, cold one in the snow
Let it snow. If you’re groaning, stop it this instant. We’re talking about snow in the mountains —…
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It’s only gambling if you lose
Legal liquor: Brazil takes its national drink seriously. The country has set legal guidelines for the caipirinha. The…
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Eight Days a Week
The Beatles, after years of fastidiously avoiding the digital world, have finally cracked. The Fab Four’s music will…
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Don’t make me stop this car and leave you in Nebraska
Hey, kids, let’s take a vacation! Worried about becoming the nation’s clearinghouse for difficult teenagers, Nebraska is on…
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Now, kids, share the wealth
Wheeee! It was a good day on the Wall Street roller coaster, with the Dow up nearly 900…