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posted by September 26 at 7:45 AM
onBack to Work: The G.M. strike is over. A “VEBA”—voluntary employee benefit association—was key to the settlement.
Ahmadinejad in America: Iranian President declares the dispute over his country’s nuclear program “closed,” says he’ll ignore U.N. measures.
Crushing of Dissent: Myanmar security forces have started to crack down on protesters, killing at least five.
Dept. of Lou Dobbs Having a Hissy: The so-called “virtual fence” along the U.S.-Mexico border is behind schedule.
Dept. of Lou Dobbs Having a Hissy Part Dos: The town of Riverside, N.J. has rolled back its strict immigrant laws after business plummeted and lawsuits piled up.
Boys of Bummer: After a vote, Barry Bonds’s historic 756th home run will be branded with an asterix, donated to the Hall of Fame.
Fly the Disney Skies: Two congressmen from North Carolina have introduced legislation that would force airlines to create “kid friendly” zones on flights. In-flight movies are to blame.
The Cost of Trash: Seattle’s garbage and sewer rates may be going up.
What He Really Wants to Do Is Run For Governor: Dino Rossi steps aside as head of his campaign front nonprofit, claims he hasn’t decided yet whether or not he’ll run against Gregoire.
Cold Case: The bodies of a woman and child discovered twenty years ago have finally been identified.
Look, Don’t Touch: Seattle strip club owner Frank Colacurcio found guilty yesterday of misdemeanor assault upon a waitress.
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You say Colocurcio pleaded guilty. Is that true? Or was he found guilty by jury?
Nice catch Timothy. I had it wrong. It's fixed now.
Lou Dobbbs? I think it might be more relevant to mention that Obama and Clinton aren't getting their border fence built on schedule.
Given how rapidly airlines are slashing frills to improve their profit margins, my guess is the in-flight movie will be history within a year or two anyway. I haven't been on a flight that had one in years.
Barry Bonds's ball will be branded with a French comic book character?
Just for Dan and the pitbull haters ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2OC5Z1Fii8
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