Midday open thread

Source: Daily Kos

A terrific ad, from our own Crashing Vor: You have chosen the quarterfinalists of the GOP Madness competition! You can see the current bracket here. The next round of voting starts next week. A nice headline to read: Taki ...
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IPL cricket

Source: The Hindu

The article “Smash-and-grab crony league” (May 25) by Ramachandra Guha is far too critical in its approach. Cricket players should no doubt play for their country first. But what is wrong in their playing for a league if people lo ...
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s/v Far Niente - Cruising Log: Memorial Day Weekend in the Bahamas

Source: Sail Blogs

PHOTO ABOVE: The bar at the Green Turtle Club; covered with autographed bills and yacht club burgees. Recent Trip Legs: May 18: Hope Town to Man o' War Cay Time: 1 hour Distance: 4.6 nm May 19: Man o' War Cay to ...
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Source: Seeking Alpha

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Now, parents seek help to get over kids’ results stress

Source: The Hindu

At a career counselling session held recently by the Railway Protection Force, a group of middle-aged men and women gave vent to angst against their children. Many did not bring their wards along but sought ...
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Sincere move or publicity stunt? Readers debate NEA's call to lead on teacher quality (poll)

Source: MLive.com

“Looks like the union is trying to get some positive ‘It's all about the kids’ press. That is called damage control and clearly shows that their political position isn't as strong as they would like it to be. It's nothing more than public relation ...
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North holds off another late surge

Source: The Age

Flying Kangaroo: North's Drew Petrie takes a big grab over the pack yesterday. Photo: Paul Rovere NORTH MELBOURNE 6.4 13.8 15.8 17.10 (112) BRISBANE LIONS 3.2 5.4 11.6 15.6 (96) GOALS North Melbourne: Wright ...
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Announcing Daily Kos Radio

Source: Daily Kos

After much planning, working and mulling, here comes Daily Kos Radio! Here's our starting lineup:David Waldman, a/k/a KagroX, will host a two-hour show Monday to Friday, from 9 AM ET to 11 AM ET. David wa ...
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Motley Fool: The significance of one-time charges

Source: TheNewsTribune.com

What are these one-time charges against earnings that I see in company earnings reports? R.P., Madison, Ind. Theyre meant to reflect unusual costs a company bears (for example, due to closing a plant, experiencing an ex ...
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