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Stocks fall on prediction of cheap oil
The stock market fell for first time in three days because the price of oil might fall to $25 a barrel. At that price, everybody could buy their own barrel. Then where would Exxon be?
Bushes buy Dallas home
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush have purchased a house in Dallas. Guess all this time in Washington has finally citified the Bushes.
Toymaker offers Lego Nazis and terrorists
A toymaker in Great Britain has created a range of new Lego characters that includes Nazis and al Qaeda terrorists. The toymaker was so close to having a good idea but missed it by that much.
Capitol One looks to buy Chevy Chase Bank
Financial restructuring is afoot, with finance company Capitol One aiming to buy Chevy Chase Bank. I worry that someday soon one company will own all the banks.
Vermont waiting on Bush
Vermonters are wondering if President Bush will visit their state before he leaves office. Well, Vermonters are so laid-back that "wondering" might be too strong a term, but the notion has crossed their minds.
Bad economy keeps couples together
Couples who have separated or divorced are staying together because the economic downturn makes it hard for them to leave each other. So if the economy tanking should lower the divorce rate, would that be a victory for social conservatism?
Solar car goes around the world
Running solely on the power of the sun, a car has traveled around the world without a tank of gas. Now that's gas mileage we can live with.
What is Arnold's next move?
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will be out of office in a few years and looking for something else to do. So watch out, all of you girly men. He might come over to pump you up.
Kennedy auction offers unique items
A charity auction for the Robert F. Kennedy for Human Rights offers plenty of singularly experiences — for the person lacking in singular experiences, I suppose.
Fossil of giant flying reptile found in Brazil
Scientists have uncovered the fossil of a huge flying reptile that lived 115 million years ago. It's big and new, but the velociraptor is still the coolest dinosaur. That and Keith Richards.
Britain, Sweden cut interest rates
Central banks in Sweden and Great Britain have slashed their interest rates to shore up their economies. So by cutting the rate, the economy can grow? Sounds crazy — so crazy that it just might work!
Best female figure might not be so curvy
The optimal female shape for dealing with stressful situations is a lot less curvy than the hourglass ideal. Sorry guys.
Fashion designers size up D.C.
The designers behind the label Badgley Mischka showed off their wares and had some choice words for D.C. fashion plates.
Women note bias in campaigns
American women say Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin received more negative coverage during the campaign than their male counterparts. And they received more criticism about their hair and clothes — mostly from other women. Go figure.
Harvard loses $8 billion in endowment funds
The iviest of the Ivy League, Harvard University has lost $8 billion in its endowment over the last quarter. Don't worry, Harvard. You've still got a good brand name. You'll bounce back.
