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Obama takes in Rio while monitoring U.S. strikes in Libya

Obama takes in Rio while monitoring U.S. strikes in Libya RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — President Barack Obama played grand tourist to Rio de Janeiro’s vivid extremes on Sunday, traveling from brilliant beaches to a notorious slum even as he… Continue reading

Soccer Capsules: MLS qualifying pairings set for U.S. Open Cup

Soccer Capsules: MLS qualifying pairings set for U.S. Open Cup NEW YORK (AP) — Chivas USA will host Portland and D.C. United will be at home against Philadelphia in the first round of Major League Soccer qualifying for the U.S.… Continue reading

2010, a Year With Few Blacks in U.S. Movies

2010, a Year With Few Blacks in U.S. Movies The films nominated for best picture Oscars this year are like most of the other films released in the United States in 2010, very white. Read more on New York Times… Continue reading

Beltway politics and challenges facing the U.S.

1958 Edsel: Lousy Car But Great Planter. Image by bill barber Here’s a link to how this same Edsel looked in 1959. I took this picture with my Brownie Hawkeye when I was thirteen. farm2.static.flickr.com/1286/544933741_8e82112e81.jpg

A bit busy today and… Continue reading

Facebook’s growth in U.S. slows, as overseas growth ramps up

Facebook’s growth in U.S. slows, as overseas growth ramps up Facebook’s audience growth in the United States may be approaching a saturation point, meaning its future growth will be ever more dependent on the developing world and in getting people… Continue reading

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