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Top Stories in the Blogosphere Archives for November 2009

Nov 30, 2009 | The Irish Times

Trial opens in Germany of accused Nazi camp guard

Police officers and medical assistants escort John Demjanjuk during a trial break in the country court in Munich, Germany, yesterday.

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Related Topix: Europe, World News, Germany,

Nov 30, 2009 | Rational Review

A new alliance for criminal justice reform? Don't count on it

"The time would certainly seem to be ripe for new left-right alliances on criminal justice reform.

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Related Topix: Prison, US Senate, Jim Webb, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Nov 30, 2009 | The Internet Stock Blog

'Black Friday' Data Weighs on Futures

U.S. stock index futures are roughly flat this morning after very positive trading in Asia but a down session in Eurozone and U.K. markets.

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Related Topix: US Bancorp, Banking, Financial Services, Life, Holidays, Day after Thanksgiving, World News, United Arab Emirates, Middle East,

Nov 30, 2009 | PerezHilton.com

Tiger Refuses To Talk To The Police

Tiger Woods has denied the police TWICE from entering his home to get a statement from the golfer after his one-car accident over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Tiger Woods, Golfers, Golf

Nov 30, 2009 | TheDartmouth.com

Sports Weekly: Men's basketball gets first victory

Playing two days after Thanksgiving, the Dartmouth men's basketball team feasted on the University of Hartford Saturday night, recording its first victory of the season, 68-56, at Leede Arena.

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Related Topix: Robby Pride, Ronnie Dixon, David Rufful, Clive Weeden, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Dartmouth College NCAA, Dartmouth Big Green NCAA Basketball, Joel Barkers

Sun Nov 29, 2009

HorsesAss.Org

Huckabee granted clemency to suspect in Lakewood police killings

Maurice Clemmons, the 37-year-old Tacoma man being sought for questioning in the killing this morning of four Lakewood police officers, has a long criminal record punctuated by violence, erratic behavior and concerns about his mental health.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Tacoma, WA, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Pierce County, WA

BleacherReport

Buccaneers-Falcons: Tampa Two Not Enough for Victory Number Two

For awhile, the Bucs went in the time machine and looked like the team of old. They were grinding out a defensive battle with a hard-hitting defense, knocking out the Atlanta Falcons best two offensive playmakersa 'QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Michael Turner, Roddy White, Chris Redman, NFL Players, Matt Ryan

C&I Updates

But Still They Blog now available

But Still They Blog: The Liblog Landscape 2007-2009 is now available--at a special early-bird price through the end of the ALA 2010 Midwinter Meeting .

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Related Topix: Blog News, Libraries

TheCarConnection

Preview: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

What is it? A global compact sedan refined for America The basics: Naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder engines On sale: Q3 2010, with a public showing at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Price: $19,000 The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact car promises to redefine fuel efficiency for the small-car segment, and its 1.4-liter four-cylinder ...

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Related Topix: Chevrolet, Lordstown, OH

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Report: Bin Laden was within our grasp'

Osama bin Laden was unquestionably within reach of U.S. troops in the mountains of Tora Bora when American military leaders made the crucial and costly decision not to pursue the terrorist leader with massive force, a Senate report says.

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Related Topix: Osama bin Laden, Terrorism, US Politics, John Kerry, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Barack Obama

OCRegister USC Blog

USC football: Trojans 7, Bruins 0

USC linebacker Malcolm Smith returned an nterception 62 yards for a touchdown. And that was about it.

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Related Topix: Sports, UCLA Bruins NCAA Football, NCAA Sports, NCAA Football, University of California NCAA, Southern California Trojans NCAA Football, University of Southern California NCAA, Chane Moline, Nelson Rosario, Kevin Prince, Alterraun Verner

Sat Nov 28, 2009

Free Republic

Belgian Case Reignites 'Brain Dead' Debate as Catholics Order Force Feedings

The family of Terri Schiavo , the Florida woman who was artificially kept alive for 15 years, say they feel both heartbreak and vindication over the news this week that a Belgian man thought to be in a persistent vegetative state was fully conscious for two decades.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Terri Schiavo, George Bush, W.

Politik Ditto

White House Party Crashers Did Meet Obama

The more that's coming out of this mess , the funnier it gets: The controversy over state dinner crashers, Michaele and Tareq Salahi, has prompted the White House to order a "full review" of the incident to find out how the Secret Service allowed such a security breach.

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Related Topix: US News, US Secret Service, US Politics, Barack Obama

Xboxic

UK: BBC iPlayer launch delayed on Xbox360

The Telegraph has reported that a deal between both Microsoft and the BBC has still been unable to be reached because of Microsofta s strategy of charging for all the content on Xbox Live which is incompatible with the BBCa s public service remit.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3

Free Republic

Possible Terror Attack: 25 dead, 90 injured in Russian train crash

At least 29 passengers were killed and about 75 were injured when the Nevsky Express train from Moscow to St.

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Related Topix: Train Disaster, World News, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Peak Oil

Europe should not count on an oil-backed Dubai bail out

Many analysts shrugged off the long-term repercussions of Dubai's request, on the grounds that oil rich neighbour and fellow UAE federation member Abu Dhabi would stump up the necessary cash to save Dubai's face - and by extension - the federation's reputation on the world stage.

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Related Topix: United Arab Emirates, World News

BleacherReport

Quarterback Greg McElroy Grows Up In the Iron Bowl

Before the game the Auburn fans were pretty vocal for an underdog. They had pestered Alabama fans all week, a oeWe are going to shut Ingram down.a a oe Y'all haven't seen an offense like this.a For me I let it roll in one ear and out the other.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Football, University of Alabama NCAA, NCAA Football, Greg McElroy, Auburn Tigers NCAA Football, Auburn University NCAA, Mark Ingram, Julio Jones, Chris Todd

Fri Nov 27, 2009

TMZ.com

Tiger Woods & Wife Argued Before Crash

Multiple law enforcement sources tell TMZ Tiger Woods ' early morning accident came right after an argument with his wife, Elin Nordegren .

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Ask Dan and Jennifer

Quantity vs. Quality - " What Constitutes A "Good" Sex Life?

Quantity vs. Quality - What Constitutes A "Good" Sex Life? Many men and women seem to think that a "good" sex life consists of one thing - lots of sex.

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Related Topix: Human Sexuality

Waggle Room

Dubai on Brink of Sovereign Default; Deep Implications for European Tour

A few months ago, I wrote a piece here at Waggle Room declaring the imminent death of the Race to Dubai .

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Georgia mountain land for buyers, sel...

Affordable Beech Mountain Condo

MLS Number: 54762 List Price: $47,900 Property Type: Townhouse Beech Mountain NC Bedrooms: 0 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 0 This is a Ski Suite at Beech Mountains Pinnacle Inn.

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Related Topix: Beech Mountain, NC, Personal Finance, Mortgage

Seeking Alpha

Google, Microsoft and News Corp. Fight While Consumers Stay Anchored to Free Content

Google fights for net neutrality and the right to index all of the world's information for free.

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Related Topix: Google, Startups, Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Microsoft, Software, Internet, Science / Technology

Thu Nov 26, 2009

Roch Around the Clock

NFL Network apologizes for airing sideline vulgarity from Broncos coach Jos...

The NFL Network accidentally aired a vulgarity yelled by Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels as he chastised his players on the sideline of their Thanksgiving night game against the New York Giants .

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Related Topix: Sports, Denver Broncos, NFL Football, NFL Players, Kyle Orton

Free Republic

South San Francisco man stabs roommate over smoking

A South San Francisco man faces attempted murder charges for stabbing his roommate in the face and neck after a disagreement about smoking on a balcony turned violent, officials said.

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Related Topix: San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Metro, South San Francisco, CA, San Mateo County, CA

BleacherReport

South Florida Bench Shows It Can Contribute In Victory Over Kent State

Stan HeathA finally let the Bulls out of the corral last night, playing deep into his bench and gaining a 76-54 victory over Kent State.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of South Florida NCAA, South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball, - 40, Jordan Dumars, Toarlyn Fitzpatrick, Augustus Gilchrist

Blueprint for Financial Prosperity

Happy Turkey Day

To those who are celebrating Thanksgiving today, I hope you and yours have a festive Thanksgiving day and weekend.

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Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays

Kenyan Pundit

On rape during the PEV

DNA Testing Services Kenya has sent a curious letter to O'Campo / the ICC arguing that Kibaki, Odinga, Anyang Nyong'o, Elizabeth Ongoro, Mugabe Were & Major General Ali Mohammed are not culpable for mass rape incidents in Nairobi during the post-election violence period , because they have evidence that no one particular community was targeted in ...

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Related Topix: Kenya, Africa, World News,

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Israel seeks stop to West Bank building in renewed peace effort

Israel on Wednesday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Palestine, TX,

Wed Nov 25, 2009

SF Gate

Humphrey's 26 helps New Orleans beat Mobile 65-51

Billy Humphrey tied his career high with 26 points and New Orleans rallied to defeat Mobile 65-51 on Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Charles Carmouche, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, New Orleans Privateers NCAA Basketball, University of New Orleans NCAA

Roch Around the Clock

Mullery scores 21, Leffelman hits last-second shot to lift Brown past Bryant 70-68

Garrett Leffelman hit a last-second layup to lift Brown to a 70-68 victory over Bryant on Wednesday as the Bears denied the Bulldogs their first win of the season.

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Related Topix: Garrett Leffelman, Peter Sullivan, Matt Mullery, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Brown University NCAA, Brown Bears NCAA Basketball

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