Archive | November, 2011

Freddie Mac reportedly paid Republican president candidate Newt Gingrich more than $1.6 Million

November 16, 2011

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Newt Gingrich Freddie Mac Fees: Former House Speaker Reportedly Received At Least $1.6 Million From Housing Giant   Huffington Post In recent months, GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has strongly criticized Freddie Mac and sister company Fannie Mae, as well as Democrats in Congress that he claims played a key role in the collapse of the […]

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Libya’s Oil Output Can Reach 800,000 Barrels by End of 2011

November 16, 2011

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Libya’s Oil Output Can Reach 800,000 Barrels by End of 2011 By Robert Tuttle and Nayla Razzouk Bloomberg Libya, the holder of Africa’s biggest oil reserves, will produce as much as 800,000 barrels of crude a day by the end of this year, the chairman of state-run National Oil Corp. said. ….The nation currently pumps […]

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President Obama boosts U.S. military presence in Australia with 2,500 U.S. marines

November 16, 2011

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U.S. to Expand Military in Australia Over China Risk By Caren Bohan and James Grubel Reuters CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA– President Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday unveiled plans to deepen the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific, with 2,500 U.S. marines operating out of a de facto base in northern Australia. China, […]

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Duke’s Coach K makes history- winningest college basketball coach in Division I men’s basketball

November 16, 2011

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Duke University’s Mike Krzyzewski makes history becomes the winningest college basketball coach in NCAA Division I                     Photo WTVD 11 ABC Raleigh-Durham   Associated Press   DURHAM — Duke’s Coach Mike Krzyzewski made history Tuesday night. Coach K became the winningest college basketball coach in Division […]

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Caesars group wants high-end casino in Baltimore

November 15, 2011

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Caesars group wants high-end casino in Baltimore State commission expected to decide by March By Annie Linskey The Baltimore Sun   The head of Caesars Entertainment Corp. promised Monday to bring a “world-class” Harrah’s casino to Baltimore that would be marketed heavily to 43 million gamblers in the company’s rewards program if his group is […]

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U.S. Postal Service loses $5.1 billion in fiscal 2011-rise of e-mail and online bill payments

November 15, 2011

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U.S. Postal Service loses $5.1 billion in fiscal 2011   Reuters WASHINGTON- The U.S. Postal Service, recording a net loss of $5.1 billion for its 2011 year, warned on Tuesday that it could run out of cash by the end of fiscal 2012 if Congress did not offer relief.   The rise of e-mail and […]

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Video: Sandusky declares ‘I enjoy being around children’ in 1987 video of Penn State accused

November 14, 2011

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Sandusky declares ‘I enjoy being around children’  in creepy 1987 video of Penn State accused

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NBA players reject offer, season in jeopardy and cities impacted by “The Great Recession”

November 14, 2011

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Will NBA owners and players impact cities already greatly impacted by The Great Recession   NBA players rejected the league’s latest contract offer on Monday, November 14, 2011 and will disband as a union.   There are 30 metropolitan areas that are home to NBA franchises. Many of these cities have already been greatly impacted by […]

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Video: Herman Cain stumbles badly on Libya question

November 14, 2011

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In an interview Monday, November 14, 2011 with the editorial board of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel , former Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain visibly struggled to explain his position on President Obama’s Libya policy.     Video:

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United States Chess Federation masters under age 14

November 14, 2011

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Masters of the Game and Leaders by Example   Photo: Richard Perry/The New York Times           From left, James Black Jr., Justus Williams and Joshua Colas competing in Manhattan last month. Their success is a “phenomenon,” one veteran player said.   By DYLAN LOEB McCLAIN The New York Times   Fewer […]

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