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Saturday, March 20, 2010
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Antiabortion Democrats demand changes to health reform; Pope apologizes for Irish priests' abuse but doesn't demand resignations; Acorn will likely file for bankruptcy. - Unsettled
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Friday, March 19, 2010
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The author of the "torture memos" loves a good fight way more than a good debate. 
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Jesse James' alleged mistress is a "tattoo model." What does that mean?- It's All Good
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Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart in The Runaways. - Garden-Variety Activism
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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What's in the health care reform bill's final draft. - Pavement's Greatest Hits
The unthinkable has happened. - That's What She Said
You've read Tiger Woods' text messages to Joslyn James. Here's the half of the conversation you haven't seen. - Romancing the CBO
How to get a better score for your bill. - How Not To Prosecute a Sexting Case
A federal court rebukes a district attorney who cracked down on three girls over seminude photos. - Bitter Focker
Ben Stiller looks for love in Greenberg. - So, You Want To Be a Parliamentarian?
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The one simple rule you need to know to have perfect texting etiquette. 
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How can doctors practice medicine safely without compromising on care? - New Classmate Opens Old Wound
A childhood-abuse victim is thrown for a loop when her tormenter's relative reappears.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
- Has Obama Turned Against Israel?
The charge is ludicrous. - The Worst "Pharm Party" Story Ever
The San Francisco Chronicle takes the honor. - Lost, Season 6
Season 6: Sweet mother of God. - You're Defrocked!
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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