She's Baaack: Palin Forms SarahPAC to Raise Scads of Cash

January 27, 2009

While it’s not yet clear who Sarah Palin is going to give money to or support in the next 2-4 years, the money race is on to the midterms – Mitt, Huck, Sanford? Here’s looking at you, kids.

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The New Yorker Remembers Updike

January 27, 2009

Known more for the “Rabbit” series than for “Your Shoes Too Big To Kickbox God,” John Updike’s passing marks one fewer great American author. We’re down to only a handful now. Get crackin, kids.

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CBO Compares Economic State to Great Depression

January 27, 2009
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The World's Best Complaint Letter

January 27, 2009

You’ve always wanted to do this. But you needed the airline food that was bad enough to motivate you, to inspire you. Be sure to affect a Brit-accented “Dear Sir” before you read this aloud to your officemates.

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First View of the Dark Side of the Sun

January 27, 2009

A fascinating scientific step forward, aiding in the prediction of solar storms and halting disruptions to communications and power. Brad Pitt, Terry Pratchett not involved.

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Tales from Obama's Meeting with Hill Republicans

January 27, 2009

“I would love to not have to spend this money,” President Obama said, meeting face to face. The Hill Republicans were skeptical, given that nearly 80% of the money in the StimPack won’t even be spent this year. What happened to “I won”?

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