Washington Post Post‘troopergate,’ Palin still popular in Alaska, just not as muchChristian Science Monitor, MA –4 hours ago… accused of using her office to take revenge on a state trooper who was once married to her sister – ballooned into a matter of international interest. …Video: Alaska Panel Finds Palin Abused PowerAssociatedPressThe …
Read More »Rams upset Redskins (The Globe and Mail)
Josh Brown kicked a 49-yard field goal on the last play of the game Sunday, giving St. Louis its first win, 19-17, with new coach Jim Haslett More: continued here
Read More »End of the road for the dunces who made the mess – Daily Mail
Daily Mail End of the road for the dunces who made the messDaily Mail, UK –5 minutes agoThis little-known government agency, set up by the Brown Treasury in September 2003, monitors the 29 or so businesses from the Royal Mail to the Tote in … More: continued here
Read More »One week left to apply for disaster food stamps and unemployment – KHOU
One week left to apply for disaster food stamps and unemploymentKHOU, TX –2 hours agoHOUSTON — The deadline to apply for disaster food stamps or for disaster unemployment benefits is October 15, less than one week away. … More: continued here
Read More »Internal Affairs: Ex-eBay CEO Meg Whitman positions herself for battle of billionaires (San Jose Mercury News)
Former eBay chief Meg Whitman continues to raise her political profile in advance of a possible “” or maybe we should start saying likely “” run for California governor in 2010. After speaking at the GOP convention in early September and stumping for John McCain most of this year, Whitman …
Read More »Dems may seek tax rebate, food stamps in aid plan (Houston Chronicle)
Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday. More: continued here
Read More »VETERANS TAKEN TO THE WIRE (Sporting Life)
Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis both won matches on the deciding frame to progress to the last 16 of the Royal London Watches Grand Prix in Glasgow on Sunday. More: continued here
Read More »On easy street, Skins will try not to wreck (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
As Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Blache settled in for his time with the media, he was asked about the team’s lack of sacks this season. “If that’s the worst question you have to ask,” he said, “I’m happy to answer it.” Washington’s defense, like the offense, is cruising. The team …
Read More »No flag at Victorville post office (Victorville Daily Press)
VICTORVILLE • For roughly two months, no flag has flown at the local post office. More: continued here
Read More »eBay's Bill Me Later a Bad Idea – Seeking Alpha
eBay's Bill Me Later a Bad IdeaSeeking Alpha, NY –3 hours agoBill Me Later may increase sales but it will ultimately drive the last seller from eBay (EBAY) because allowing buyers to purchase wish list type items they … More: continued here
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