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Obama bypasses Net stars, names Va. official Chief Technology Officer
The White House, previewing today's Presidential radio address: Aneesh Paul Chopra Chopra serves as Virginia's Secretary of Technology. He leads the Commonwealth's strategy to effectively leverage technology in government reform, to promote Virginia's innovation agenda, and to foster technology-related economic...
April 18, 2009 10:24 am
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Unserious links dump
Friday running out of words. Parfum de livre: Smell of Books. Like the spray cans of "new car smell." You may choose from * New Book Smell * Scent of Sensibility * Eau You Have Cats * Crunchy Bacon Scent...
April 17, 2009 3:44 am
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Free mp3s: Bob Dylan, 1978; Del Shannon, 1982
BOB DYLAN Earls Court 1978 [MIG UK-2-A/B, 1CD] Live at Earls Court, London, England, June 20, 1978. Final night of UK tour. An excellent audience stereo recording. There must be a million Dylan bootlegs by now, the man's been on...
April 16, 2009 10:17 am
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Susan Boyle: A must-watch TV clip
This is everywhere today because it's an extraordinary experience on a TV show usually steeped in snark. Greeted by eye-rolling and titters, 47-year-old Susan Boyle auditioned Saturday night for American Idol judge Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden on...
April 15, 2009 12:12 pm
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Stimulus Times: Journal alum launches microlocal 'zine, seeks layoff tales
Stimulus Times is the tiny, fledgling indy magazine launched today by Scott Kingsley, who was until February the Journal's assistant managing editor for visuals. When I dropped him a note after the axe fell, he replied with thanks, adding, "I'm...
April 15, 2009 7:53 am
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Neil Young's hybrid 100mpg 1959 Lincoln Continental and video
Neil Young's1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV used to get 10mpg; now it's over 100 mpg. Values We want to build a zero emissions automobile that eliminates roadside re-fueling entirely, a safe powerful automobile that is comfortable and economic on...
April 14, 2009 9:56 pm
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Futurist Kurzweil sees virtual travel replacing transportation; video on the Singularity
Going Down The Rabbit Hole: The future of transportation may mean not moving at all. GOOD interviews futurist Ray Kurzweil: GOOD: How will technological advances change transportation in the 21st century? Ray Kurzweil: For starters, we will replace a lot...
April 14, 2009 12:46 pm
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Minn. court declares Al Franken winner of Senate seat; Coleman expected to appeal
AP Photo/Craig Lassig Accompanied by his wife Franni, Al Franken talks with reporters outside his home in Minneapolis after a court confirmed that Democrat Franken won the most votes in his 2008 Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman. Panel:...
April 14, 2009 9:32 am
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Physics humor: 'In the Event That You Have Accidentally Swallowed the Higgs Boson'
In the Event That You Have Accidentally Swallowed the Higgs Boson by Michael Rottman at The Morning News. If you've ever wondered what would have happened if you'd said no that night, you understand. 9. If all else fails, the...
April 13, 2009 10:13 pm
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The First Dog is a girly dog
Meet Bo, the First Dog, from The White House Blog. Remember the Barbara Walters interview with Barack and Michelle Obama November 26? BARACK OBAMA: What is a Havanese? WALTERS: Oh, it's like a little...it's like a little terrier. And...
April 13, 2009 1:40 am
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Easter dinner, lighter than usual
White Bean and Ham Hock Soup with Arugula at our house today. After reading the reviews, we were careful not to add the fresh tomatoes until the beans were cooked, lest their acidity interfere with their softening. They went...
April 12, 2009 8:07 pm
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Updated: The Easter Parade, live on the Web from NYC, tiny
10:56 a.m. People mill. It's 39 degrees, a balloon measures the wind. Underwhelming views, too far away, so far. A streaming cam at EarthCam, on Fifth Avenue one block south of St. Patrick's Cathedral, is to offer a live...
April 12, 2009 11:06 am
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