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3DHS / Dems Have a Concentration Problem
« on: August 01, 2010, 08:00:05 PM »
Dems Have a Concentration Problem
                                       

 Michael Barone, The American
One of the asymmetries of American politics is the Republican advantage in the House of Representatives. Evidence: in 2004, George W. Bush, winning 51% of the national popular vote, carried 255 of the 435 congressional districts, while John Kerry carried only 180. In 2008, Barack Obama, winning 53% of the national popular vote, carried 242 of the 435 congressional districts, while John McCain carried 193.To try to get an idea of how many districts Republican and Democratic candidates would carry if they got the same percentage of the national vote, I used this handy website that shows the...

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2010/08/01/dems_have_a_concentration_problem_238785.html

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3DHS / Freshman House Dems Fight for Survival
« on: August 01, 2010, 08:00:05 PM »
Freshman House Dems Fight for Survival
                                       

 Eleanor Clift, Newsweek
Two freshman Democrats from Virginia, Tom Perriello and Gerry Connolly, swept into office on the wave of enthusiasm generated by Barack Obama, are now struggling to stay afloat in a sea of discontent about the president. OK, that's a bit melodramatic, but listening to these lawmakers and what they're up against in defending their seats is to wonder where all the magic has gone, and what can be done to recapture enough stardust to hold on to the Democratic majorities that are the bulwark of the Obama presidency.Their districts are at opposite ends of the economic spectrum, but their...

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2010/08/01/freshman_house_dems_fight_for_survival_238781.html

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Culture Vultures / 'Mad Men': Four predictions
« on: August 01, 2010, 08:00:04 PM »
'Mad Men': Four predictions
   

Jeff Jensen does not live by ''Lost'' alone; he's got a couple of ideas about season 4 based on premiere
   

http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/08/01/countdown-to-mad-men-four-fearless-predictions-about-season-4-plus-the-don-betty-moonlighting-connection/?xid=rss-feed-todayslatest-%27Mad+Men%27%3A+Four+predictions
   

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Sports / Jets' Revis holds out from training camp (AP)
« on: August 01, 2010, 08:00:04 PM »
Jets' Revis holds out from training camp (AP)
     

Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis is holding out from training camp, locked in a contract dispute with the team. Revis did not report with the rest of the teammates Sunday as they arrived for the start of the camp. Revis did not take the conditioning test with the rest of his teammates at the Jets' facilities in Florham Park, N.J.
     

http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=11n4l7kku/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-jets-revis
     

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Chicken Soup / BBQ & Grilling: Easy Hawaiian Chicken Packets | Submitted By: EKUTINAC
« on: August 01, 2010, 08:00:04 PM »
BBQ & Grilling: Easy Hawaiian Chicken Packets | Submitted By: EKUTINAC
     

Pineapple, peppers and teriyaki sauce are packed in aluminum foil with chicken breasts. This yummy recipe is easy to prepare and to cook!  Tastes great over rice.
     

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Hawaiian-Chicken-Packets/Detail.aspx?src=rss
     

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Chicken Soup / World Cuisine: Australian Deep Fried Chicken Wings | Submitted By: Dracula
« on: August 01, 2010, 08:00:03 PM »
World Cuisine: Australian Deep Fried Chicken Wings | Submitted By: Dracula
     

A marinade of soy, oyster sauce, sherry, salt and pepper infuse these wings with enough flavor to fly - or fry!
     

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Australian-Deep-Fried-Chicken-Wings/Detail.aspx?src=rss
     

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