dale the whale – The second issue of Titan’s Torchwood Magazine hit UK stores yesterday, and here’s how the publishers describe the new issue: “In the explosive second issue of the Official Torchwood Magazine, Eve Myles talks about her journey from curious constable to the heart of Torchwood, as deputy leader and organiser extraordinaire Gwen [...]

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greg louganis – The NHL Closer is written by Greg Wyshynski, of FanHouse and The Fourth Period. He is also the author of Glow Pucks And 10-Cent Beer. Zero victories in nine games and, as of this morning, out of a playoff berth. Simon Gagne done for the season after a concussion. (A concussion? For [...]

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space weather – The first stop is at a BP station down the road, just before the ramp to the freeway. I pull up next to the pump and steady myself for a moment. It’s well below freezing outside, single digits Fahrenheit, and inserting the credit card, unscrewing the tank, and holding the pump handle [...]

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regulus – No, really… Registration shot right at the start of the eclipse with a lens artifact showing the encroaching shadow. Um…just a little bit later, closer up. Coming up to the halfway point.  Eclipses don’t appear so sharp as your usual moon phase. Right at the beginning of totality, the reddish color shows it [...]

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navy satellite – Vicki Iseman-lobbyist accused of having affair with John McCain. The New York Times has dropped a bombshell, though not totally unexpected. For months, the blogs have been buzzing that info was forthcoming about a Republican Senator that was the mother of all mothers in terms of who it is. So, is it [...]

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lunar eclipse los angeles – I don’t think I had ever witnessed a complete lunar eclipse before. It was a cool experience. The weather in Downtown LA cleared up perfectly a few hours ago and it stayed clear until a cloud partially obscured the moon just after totality. Very beautiful: I’m also exporting a video [...]

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obama s wife – Greetings puny Earthlings. Michelle Malkin wrote an article critical of Michelle Obama’s statements that her husband’s success made her proud of America for the first time in her adult life, and got this angry letter from an Obama supporter. And be warned, like a lot of Leftist attempts at arguments, its [...]

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illinois lottery – When Gov. Rod Blagojevich gives his budget address Wednesday, he’s going to elicit a combination of emotions – boredom and anger. Legislators, lobbyists and other Statehouse Scene observers are going to struggle to stay awake due to the governor’s whiny voice and less-than-exciting public speaking skills. But those same people are going [...]

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buddy hackett – Tuesday night blues: 1) The Memphis Jug Band: “Better Leave That Stuff Alone”2) Casey Bill Weldon: “Lady Doctor Blues”3) Bertha “Chippie” Hill: “Do Dirty Blues”4) Josh White: “Prodigal Son”5) Mississippi Fred McDowell: “Sail On, Little Girl”6) Memphis Minnie: “Moonshine”7) Georgia White: “How Do You Think I Feel” Kokomo Arnold: “Feels So Good”9) [...]

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ron reagan – Happy President’s Day 2008! You’ve probably read our recent posts around the topics of politics, groups and LinkedIn. Our most recent post detailed possible voting trends among LinkedIn users on Super Tuesday. You can also check out the LinkedIn Answers’ question from Democratic presidential candidate – Barack Obama. Check out the the [...]

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