davidl on November 3rd, 2008

The Associated Press:

MADERA, Calif. – Authorities on Monday said they have positively identified two large bones found a half mile from the crash site of Steve Fossett’s plane in California’s Sierra Nevada as the adventurer’s remains.

Rest in

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davidl on November 3rd, 2008

From the New York Slimes:

Today, we come together to mark a pivotal moment in our state’s history, a day that in the rhythm of democracy marks a transition and a new beginning.

It is with profound humility about

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Welcome to the most intense nightly read on the ‘sphere… BitsBlog’s Nightly Ramble

Around 24 hours from now we’ll be hip deep in it, though I eexpect we won’t have a good answer to the question of who won thw

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Eric Florack on November 3rd, 2008

CLEVELAND — Among the thousands of graves at Highland Park Cemetery, one modest tombstone stands out.

 

Alex Holmes Sr. has been at rest in that cemetery for 15 years. But recent election records show he cast a ballot in this

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Eric Florack on November 3rd, 2008

Scott Fybush an NERW relates some sad news, today.

*It was supposed to be a joyous week in upstate NEW YORK – the debut of the airstaff at Ithaca’s new top-40 station, Finger Lakes Radio Group’s WFIZ (95.5 Odessa). In

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Eric Florack on November 3rd, 2008

Does anyone recall that the CBS poll, which was right in the middle of them back in 2004, had Kerry by five points?

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