There are beautiful rocks of all varieties on the bike trails at Prairie Chapel Ranch, former President George W. Bush’s home in Crawford, Texas. The shifting terrain and slopes challenge riders. The single track weaves between the trees with just the width of a bicycle so there is little room …
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Things are changing quickly in the USA. The country is moving to the right, and President Obama may reflect that in his State of the Union address. Simply put: The president’s liberal policies have hurt him. As “Talking Points” predicted, there will be no public option in any health care …
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Twenty five years ago, when Congress was locked in a fierce debate about the rising budget deficits of the Reagan years, a conservative House member named Newt Gingrich derided his fellow Republican, Senator Bob Dole, as the tax collector for the welfare state. It was a sign of the times, …
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The people spoke in Missouri on Tuesday, voting overwhelmingly to reject Obama’s mandate that forces people to buy health insurance. It’s going to be fun to watch the White House explain this one. Of course, we already know what they’re going to do. Barack Obama will say that conservatives and …
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What’s a good reputation worth? To you, at work, maybe your job; if you’re suddenly Tiger Woods, maybe your marriage. And if you’re the U.S. government, maybe your financial future. Because, don’t look now, but Uncle Sam is on the verge of losing his financial reputation: The stuff that made …
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Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Seal of Approval A second letter of support from members of Congress has been sent on behalf of three Navy SEALs charged with mistreating an Iraqi detainee. The latest letter written by Indiana’s Dan Burton and signed by 40 of his Republican …
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Seven VMA Nods: Crazy Britney Spears Being Lured as Ratings Bait Again? | Hollywood Foreign Press Luncheon Cursed With Another Car Accident | Pop Tarts Seen & Herd Seven VMA Nods: Crazy Britney Spears Being Lured as Ratings Bait Again? It’s that time of the year again — last week …
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The lure of the sun and less clothing in the summer is enough to get even the heartiest of couch potatoes moving. That extra activity is great for cardiovascular fitness, weight loss and toning, but it can all come to a screeching halt if you’re struck with “weekend warrioritis.” Even …
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Dear Viewers, Last night we did our two-hour (11p.m. – 1a.m.) post convention show from a Boston hotel rooftop with almost no problems. I know how I would characterize the police siren that sounded in the background more than once during the show (that’s a problem) but not sure how …
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NEW YORK – Superstitious voters or those who are just tired of traditional polls might want to pay close attention to ice cream flavors, Halloween masks, road maps and even their dogs’ favorite treats. Presidential predictions from professionalpollsters likeZogby (search),Gallup (search)and others may use a margin of error to pad …
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