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Strange Japanese Art 2: New People Bazaar Bizarre
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Kimo invited me to an art opening on Friday at a new four-story complex on Post Street across from Japantown called New People . Comment?
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Strange Japanese Art 3: Gothic Lolitas
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A fashionista friend, Anthony Herrera, once despaired after seeing a group of young Japanese tourist women who were decked out in the latest of fashions. Comment?
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Va. Police Issue $1,000 Fine in HOV Crackdown
A northern Virginia driver is holding a $1,000 ticket after a recent crackdown on those who drive illegally in car pool lanes. Comment?
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At 6-5, Weis Would Have Hard Time Arguin
Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis said he would have a hard time arguing if the school decides to fire him for his 6-5 record, saying it isn't good enough. Comment?
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The brick mansion where Fairmont lawyer Francis H. Pierpont governed the Restored State of Virginia during the Civil War is for sale. Comment?
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Arrest in 1981 tribal murders revi ...
In the days before Fred Alvarez was shot execution-style with two friends on his verandah, the strapping Cabazon tribal leader feared he was a marked man: His motorcycle had been tampered with, his mailbox shot up and his house ransacked. Comment?
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No Recovery Yet for Food Charities
In the midst of the busiest months for food pantries, many aren't seeing or celebrating the end of the nation's recession, wondering instead how to help so many without as much. Comment?
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Ole Miss, Cal, UNC Back in AP Top 25
Mississippi, California and North Carolina have surged back into the AP Top 25 college football poll. Comment?
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1 Suspect Shot, Another Arrested
Baltimore police have shot a man and arrested another after a gun battle and chase that began in Baltimore County. Comment?
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`New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in o ...
The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday. Comment?
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St. Mary's Accepts Crime Tip Texts
St. Mary's County residents now have the option to text message crime tips. The county sheriff's office says people can use their cell phones to send anonymous crime-fighting information. Comment?
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Police Investigate Body Found in Burned Car
Around 8:10 p.m., the fire department responded to a report of an apparent brush fire in the 8200 block of Willow Oaks Corporate Dr. Comment?
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RI bishop asked Kennedy in 2007 to ...
The Roman Catholic bishop of Rhode Island says he asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy to stop receiving Holy Communion in 2007 because of the lawmaker's stand on what he called moral issues. Comment?
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Weird Science is desperate to shift the blame to somebody... anybody
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Blamestorming spreads like the plague: It's a typical experience in a large organization: a project has gone bad, and everybody involved looks to find ways to shift responsibility. Comment?
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RI bishop asked Kennedy in 2007 to avoid Communion
This story is ranked # 42 of 1,484 Related Topics: EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. FILE - Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin, is shown in his office in Providence, R.I, in this Aug. Comment?
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Rare Charles Darwin book found on toilet bookshelf
An auction house says it is selling a rare first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" found in a family's guest lavatory in southern England. Comment?
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In the months following Halloween, old candy is something that is in ample supply in most households. Comment?
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Pa. Couple Arrested For Failing To Pay Tip
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Share + Nov 22, 2009 10:00 am US/Central College Students, Among Group Of 8, Refuse To Leave Gratuity Due To Poor Service At Lehigh Pub; Business Has Mandatory 'Service Fee' For Large Parties BETHLEHEM, Pa. Comment?
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Man shot to death in Ceres neighborhood
A man was found shot to death in a Ceres neighborhood early this morning. Ceres police were called to the 200 block of Boothe Road at 1:22 a.m. after neighbors said they heard gunshots, according to Sgt. Comment?
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Rare Charles Darwin book found on toilet bookshelf
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An auction house says it is selling a rare first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" found in a family's guest lavatory in southern England. Comment?
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