Once again, political $$$ contributions wins out over good policy, public popularity, and even simple human decency. Has there ever been a time since the beginning of the Progressive Era at the turn of the last century when Congress was so openly brazen about being owned by moneyed interests? …. Rachel did a piece on her show last night that — if I understood it correctly — claimed/explained that provisions in the Senate version of Stupak would be just as bad as Stupak. …
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Very, very, very good point about waiting too long. I think this has to do with why they turn the ball over at the end of close games as well bc they wait too long and make a desperate pass (Last game vs. … analytics guys should debunk this somehow. pierce is effective in iso only when other teams have to worry about ray and kg. defense is at a disadvantage when they have to react to the unknowns of the offense, take this out of the equation and you have bad offense. …
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Thank Wilt that experiment is over … Speaking of freak shows, Eddie Murphy was in the crowd. We’ve had an ongoing argument in the Dime office for years over who is and who isn’t an “A-List” celebrity. One of our guys claims Eddie is still ….. Now seriously, how bad is Hedo Turkoglu? I’ve been giving this guy the benefit of the doubt game after game but he’s straight up useless most nights. I’ve heard all the excuses and reasoning behind his shitty play but at some point …
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Very bad. But hey, at least they’re boring, too, so you don’t ever get sucked into watching them on NBA League Pass. 26. New York Knicks (22-40) — They lose to the Nets, then turn around and beat Atlanta. That doesn’t even make sense. … Sacramento Kings (21-43) — The only intrigue left in their season is how soon Tyreke Evans can unquestionably lock up the R.O.Y. award, and if he and Carl Landry show enough chemistry for the Kings to pick up Landry’s contract option. …
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“I have had some bad moments in the past,” she said earlier this month. “I once dropped an award and it bounced of the stage and smashed. It was horrendous, possibly one of the worst things that could happen at an awards ceremony. ….. Comedian, healer… the list just keeps growing! Marina says: March 8, 2010 at 5:41 pm. Good Morning Girls:))). Waves 
. I have to be frank, I loved her gown, I absolutely love the mermaid gowns, they are always my favorite and look good on …
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Good news for police dogs in Karnataka – BANGALORE: There is good news for dogs attached to the police department in Karnataka: their daily food allowance may go up by more than two-and-half tim… 8 hours ago … Shaming in the Marketplace : who polices online sellers scammers? – A few weeks ago, I caught a familiar story on the local news. A local citizen had written in to the news team with a request for help after a local furni… 11 hours ago. Sugar Frosted Goodness! …
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Lidstrom is starting to turn it on; which is good for Detroit… bad for 29 other teams! Projected Goaltenders: CGY- Miikka Kiprusoff (09/10 stats: 28-20-9, 2.22 GAA) DET- Jimmy Howard (09/10 stats: 24-14-8, 2.37 GAA) Game Thoughts: … I have not either. — I am betting that Rick Tocchet is relieved of his duties after the season. — Spring is widespread. — DIRECTV and Versus dispute to end by who knows when. (Thanks Greg from Puck Daddy). More rumors? Maybe. …
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*NSYNC heartthrob Lance Bass famously appeared on the cover of People magazine alongside the words “I’m Gay” in July of 2006 after rumors of an alleged relationship with ‘Amazing Race’ winner Reichen Lemkuhl hit the blogosphere. … He was just too good at playing Jack McFarland, the flamboyant, out-and-proud neighbor who often stole the show from the series’ nominal leads. But off-screen, the Emmy winner — who’s about to start his run in a Broadway revival of Promises, …
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On his weekly radio show on Power 105.3 WKPQ Massa said to this day the Ethics Commission has not mentioned a word to him about its investigation. He says he only started putting the pieces together after rumors surfaced about why he …. Two members of the New York State Assembly are also on the list: Barbara Lifton of the 125th District and David Koon of the 135th District. Massa, a Democrat, issued a statement on his Web site saying he is resigning effective Monday at …
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5:02 – It seemed like a very good idea to stack up all the Best Supporting Actress nominees for the same interview spot to kick off the pre-show, but this doesn’t seem like the night for camaraderie – it all seemed a bit awkward. Gabourey Sidibe … This is another Nicholas Sparks adaptation, just about two months after “Dear John”. Is he starting to turn into his own ‘Lifetime Movie Network’ – where we see a new movie of his every time we open up a new magazine ad? …
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