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Al Gore to host 'green' pre-inaugural ball
The former vice president and Nobel Prize winner is going to play host at a party with a theme — the "green economy." We all could use a little more green in the economy, Al, but I think we might be talking about two different things.
The Bidens get a puppy
Joe Biden has bought a puppy for his wife and their new home in Washington. I thought the Naval Observatory didn't allow dogs, though.
Colin Powell: Palin didn't help McCain
Colin Powell says that Sarah Palin's presence on the GOP presidential ticket didn't help John McCain in the election. Really? A lot of people thought John McCain didn't help John McCain in the election.
Redskins reconnect, for now
The Washington Redskins say they're all together now. So cue up the band and get that wagon rolling!
Senate GOP eyeing Bill Clinton's testimony at confirmation hearings
Senate Republicans want former President Bill Clinton to testify at the confirmation hearings for his wife, Hillary. Just for fun. Just for old times' sake.
Speculation about Blagojevich's mental health
Yeah, there's gotta be something going on there -- or not.
Beards are in during a recession
Laid off men are letting their facial fur fly as they search for work. I don't know how this is going to affect makers of electric shavers and razors. More layoffs, maybe?
Blagojevich ignoring calls to resign
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has no intentions of stepping down immediately, despite calls for his resignation. That's the way to hang tough, Rod!
Jackson says there was no Blagojevich bribe
Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. says no talk of a bribe occurred in his conversations with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Well, that's a relief because that would have given the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago a bad name, ethics-wise.
Arena football survives for another season
Arena Football League honchos have decided to fund another season. There's nothing better than indoor football played on a basketball court. OK, there are lots of things better, but don't tell them that.
Starbucks ignores coffee rivals
Chichi coffee server Starbucks says it doesn't care that others are trying to horn in on its market. Yeah, they say that now, but I doubt they will say that when everybody one day wakes up and says in unison, "Hey, it's just coffee."
Sit-in workers win severance in Chicago
Workers who staged a sit-in at a window and door factory in Chicago won the benefits they had demanded since being laid off. This is the best news to come out of Chicago this week, ain't it, Governor?
'Milk,' 'Wall-E' named best films of 2009
Critics on the East and West coasts have chosen a biopic and cartoon as the best movies of the year. What do critics know? Give me "The Dark Knight." And maybe "Pineapple Express."
Group gives tents to L.A. homeless
A small group of homeless people in Los Angeles have received portable shelters from an advocacy group. What would the "City of Angels" be without some real angels?
Lawmaker wants to end BCS system for college football
A lawmaker from Texas wants to make it a federal crime to call a football game a national championship without a playoff. Yeah, this is the all-consuming, most critical issue of our time. Thanks.
