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How to Dress a Hockey Mom

Edge
November 20, 2009 – 1:53 pm

“Lisa A. Kline, 47, a Manhattan mother of three, is the wardrobe consultant who made an Alaska hockey mom-turned-governor named Sarah Palin into chic vice-presidential material.” Lisa tells the real story behind what was known on the campaign trail as “Wardrobegate.”

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Uh Oh, No More O?

Edge
November 20, 2009 – 1:48 pm

The Big O, Oprah that is, has decided to end her 25 year run as queen of daytime talk. In September of 2011, the ratings powerhouse that is “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will fade into the sunset of TV history. Where will Tom Cruise be able to insanely jump on a couch if not Oprah?

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The Maersk Alabama Gets Attacked Again

News
November 19, 2009 – 11:36 am

Just seven months ago the US flagged Maersk Alabama was attacked by pirates in a the waters off the coast of Africa. This week they were attacked again, but this time security forces on board repelled the pirates. No word on whether or not Cartman was among the pirates.

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Two National Powers Battle to Bring You Local Sports

Edge
November 19, 2009 – 11:31 am

Comcast is battling ESPN to bring you your local sports news. The two national media giants have each launched local sports news efforts in major markets around the country to expand their sporting news empires. Would you rather get your home team scores from Joe Local or Mike and Mike?

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Nachos are Named After a Man Named “Nacho”, Seriously

Edge
November 18, 2009 – 11:19 am

Did you know Nachos got their name from their creator or that Bananas Foster are named after a cop? How about James Salisbury, he thought, “fruits, vegetables, and starches were the absolute worst thing a person could eat.” So he invented a steak and told people to eat it 3 times a day.

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A Sit Down with Hollywood’s Favorite Cowboy

Edge
November 18, 2009 – 11:12 am

Cormac McCarthy, author of “The Road”, “All the Pretty Horses”, and “No Country for Old Men” sits down for a rare interview in San Antonio’s historic Menger Hotel, just across the street from the Alamo and the West that inhabits much of McCarthy’s work.

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Government Shows First Signs of Scaling Back Care

News
November 17, 2009 – 11:14 am

For years the American Cancer Society and insurance companies have suggested that women in their 40’s get frequent mammograms to help combat breast cancer by catching it early. Now, a government panel has said that practice should not start until women reach 50, as it’s too expensive and leads to “unneeded biopsies”.

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Russia Bans Modern Warfare 2

Edge
November 17, 2009 – 11:09 am

“Russia has banned sales of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, the hottest-selling video game of all time, because it contains a scene in which civilians are massacred at a Russian airport.” Seriously people? It’s a video game. Get over it.

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Peyton Conquers Brady in Late Comeback Win

Edge
November 16, 2009 – 12:25 pm

If you went to bed last night with the Pats up 35-21, you missed an great comeback win by Peyton Manning and the Colts. “Manning is playing as one of those ‘we can tell our grandkids about this’ extended performances that define all that’s great about this game we love.”

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Why it’s a Tough Road for the First Lady

Politics
November 16, 2009 – 12:21 pm

Despite her J. Crew style and tabloid appeal, Michele Obama’s approval ratings are tanking. “Just like regular politics, red and blue gender politics can’t be magically wished away, not even by the Obamas. And the gender challenges of being a first lady, 40 years after feminism, are darn near insurmountable.”

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