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Seneca County Courthouse time capsule opened
Seeded on Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:51 PM EST (toledoblade.com)
County commissioners had planned to open the time capsule at a future date when the public could attend but that became a moot point when the excavator pulling the cornerstone from the front of the building dropped it, causing the lid to come off. “We don’t have to …
Marathon Flanagan shows mastery of marathon with Trials victory | #flanagan+masters+marathon
Seeded on Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:46 PM EST (Universal Sports)
Running in only her second marathon, Shalane Flanagan showed a mastery of the distance in winning the USA Olympic Marathon Trials here today.
Marathon U.S. men's marathoners prove achieving is all in believing
Seeded on Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:40 PM EST ( Universal Sports)
As each day spent nursing a foot infection passed by, leaving him one day closer and less-prepared for the Olympic Trials, Meb Keflezighi let doubt creep into his mind."Naturally, I had doubts," Keflezighi said.
10 Most Outrageous Employee 'Late' Excuses
Seeded on Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:38 PM EST ()
When it comes to excuses for being late for work, a new study shows American employees are very creative.While traffic and lack of sleep top the CareerBuilder survey of employees' tardiness explanations, a wide range of more unusual excuses — from a cat having the hiccups …
Yuengling becomes biggest U.S.-owned brewery
Seeded on Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:25 AM EST (Top News)
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Rowdy politics aside, Americans are in a 'civics recession' - CSMonitor.com
Seeded on Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:24 AM EST (Christian Science Monitor)
The presidential primaries give the impression of sharp citizenship skills among Americans. But civics learning lags. Obama education official plan to reverse it.
Zimmann broadsides Latta over vets, wealth.
Seeded on Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:38 AM EST (toledoblade.com)
Speaking to reporters in front of the Toledo VA Outpatient Clinic in South Toledo, Ms. Zimmann, a Democrat, said she would better serve veterans than Mr.
Indecision 2012 - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Wealthy
Seeded on Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:52 AM EST (Video: Q & O | The Daily Show | Comedy Central)
There is no place for the politics of class resentment in the Republican party -- except when it comes to Mitt Romney.
Dog survives Montana avalanche, returns after four days
Seeded on Fri Jan 6, 2012 9:25 PM EST (Christian Science Monitor)
Search and rescue team member Bill Whittle said he was "positive" that the Welsh corgi — named Ole — had been buried in Saturday's avalanche.
As Americans Get Poorer, Members of Congress Get Richer - ABC News
Seeded on Sat Dec 31, 2011 8:45 PM EST (ABC News)
While millions of Americans saw their incomes decrease, their job opportunities dissipate and their home values drop as the economy dipped, the 535 men and women they elected to represent them in the U.S.
This Year In Congress: Much Drama, Little To Show
Seeded on Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:07 PM EST (NPR)
Congress got plenty of attention this year, but it was for all the wrong reasons. There were at least three countdowns to shutdown, there was the debt-limit fight, plus the will-they-or-won't-they drama earlier in December over the payroll tax holiday.
Opponent attacks Latta on environmental record
Seeded on Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:42 AM EST (toledoblade.com)
Fifth Congressional District candidate Angela Zimmann is blasting incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R., Bowling Green) for his record on the environment.Ms.
Northeast Winter Lovers Suffer Through Warmth
Seeded on Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:11 PM EST (NPR)
It's been another warm, rainy day in much of the Northeast, with temperatures in some areas topping 40 degrees. If you hate shoveling snow, or paying big heating bills, that's good news.
Where's the white stuff? Why northern tier of US is mostly snowless.
Seeded on Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:39 PM EST (Christian Science Monitor)
So far this winter, the northern US – from New England to the Dakotas – has most eluded snow and sub-freezing temperatures.
The history of Santa Claus: 7 interesting facts
Seeded on Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:04 PM EST (The Week magazine)
`From why he wears a red suit to when he got hitched to Mrs. Claus, a look at the mythmaking behind jolly old St. Nick.' -- The Week
Incredible Christmas Lights Display of the 'Star Trek' Enterprise
Seeded on Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:52 AM EST (Flavorwire)
This Starship Enterprise decked out in holiday lights is an impressive feat — especially considering all those potential broken bulbs and frantic Clark Griswold moments.
We the People, Not We the Corporations
Seeded on Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:01 PM EST ()
On January 21, 2010, with its ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons, entitled by the U.S. Constitution to buy elections and run our government.
Swept Away By '04 Tsunami, Indonesian Girl Reportedly Finds Way Home
Seeded on Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:16 PM EST (NPR)
Seven years ago, an estimated 230,000 people died after an earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that devastated South Asian coasts from Indonesia to Thailand, Sri Lanka and India.
After 25 Years In Woman's Stomach, A Pen Still Writes
Seeded on Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:01 PM EST (NPR)
Twenty-five years ago, a British woman who saw a spot on a tonsil tried to get a better look using a pen and a mirror. She slipped and the pen went down her throat. Neither the woman's husband nor her doctor believed her. X-rays at the time didn't detect the pen.
Why 2012 could be the year of the third-party candidate
Seeded on Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:13 PM EST (Christian Science Monitor)
Americans Elect, which intends to hold a nonpartisan nominating convention online and put the winner on the ballot in all 50 states, earned a spot on the California ticket.The nonprofit group has already won ballot certification in 11 other states – including the swing st …
'We The People': NPR Readers Would Ratify Four New Amendments
Seeded on Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:37 PM EST (NPR)
In "Reconstituting The Constitution: How To Rewrite It," we invited readers to share their own thoughts on how we might change the founding document for 2011. Now the people have spoken. As of Dec.
Election 101: Where the GOP candidates stand on energy and the environment
Seeded on Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:50 PM EST (Christian Science Monitor)
Energy and the environment are typically “back burner” issues in national elections, but both are huge this year for Republicans.
Election 101: Where the GOP candidates stand on China, Iran, Israel and other key foreign issues
Seeded on Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:33 PM EST (Christian Science Monitor)
On issues of foreign policy and national security, stopping Iran, supporting Israel, and standing up to China are three themes GOP candidates are using to hammer at what they consider President Obama’s weakness and highlight what they hope will be seen as their own toughn …
Intervention 2012 - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Seeded on Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:45 AM EST (Video: Q & O | The Daily Show | Comedy Central)
GOP leaders share some compelling reasons for Republican voters not to choose Newt Gingrich as their political party's standard-bearer.
Lowe's Balls of the Week - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Seeded on Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:15 PM EST (Video: Q & O | The Daily Show | Comedy Central)
Herman Cain causes Barbara Walters to do the reporter's equivalent of a spit-take, and Mitt Romney questions Newt Gingrich's conservative credentials
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Marathon Flanagan shows mastery of marathon with Trials victory | #flanagan+masters+marathonRunning in only her second marathon, Shalane Flanagan showed a mastery of the distance in winning the USA Olympic Marathon Trials here today.
- Marathon U.S. men's marathoners prove achieving is all in believing
As each day spent nursing a foot infection passed by, leaving him one day closer and less-prepared for the Olympic Trials, Meb Keflezighi let doubt creep into his mind."Naturally, I had doubts," Keflezighi said.
- 10 Most Outrageous Employee 'Late' Excuses
When it comes to excuses for being late for work, a new study shows American employees are very creative.While traffic and lack of sleep top the CareerBuilder survey of employees' tardiness explanations, a wide range of more unusual excuses — from a cat having the hiccups …
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The presidential primaries give the impression of sharp citizenship skills among Americans. But civics learning lags. Obama education official plan to reverse it.
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