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Hotline After Dark -- Sitting, Waiting, WishingSep. 5, 2008
VP speculation continued last night. NBC's Allen talked with Sen. Lieberman: "You want me to answer that one? Well, I don't think -- I don't think I'm going to be asked. Mike Huckabee: "I can't imagine Joe Lieberman being on the ticket. And I think John McCain knows that while Republicans could accept Joe Lieberman as secretary of defense or secretary of state, that's fine. ... Republicans want to elect a Republican not only to be president, but to be in the position should something happen and be the next president" ("Hannity & Colmes," FNC, 8/20). New York Times' Herbert: "If he were to select Lieberman, I think that by them going and saying 'I'll only serve one term,' it mitigates the advantages of having Lieberman on the ticket. I mean on the one hand, you've got Lieberman there, which would be a move towards the center, trying to get these independent votes and some Democrats. And on the other hand, you have, 'I'm only going to serve one term,' which just highlights the age i...
Originally from: http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2008/08/hotline_after_d_435.html
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UPDATE: FDA Unveils Report On Drugs Under InvestigationSep. 5, 2008

Originally from: http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200809051305DOWJONESDJONLINE000710_FORTUNE5.htm
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How's The Fair Faring? Weather, rather than economy, likely to ...Sep. 5, 2008
The five days at the Sandwich Fair makes a big impact on the bottom line for Streator-based Zavada Construction Company -- and despite the economy, this year doesn't look like it will be an exception."We get a lot of leads out of the fair," said Don DeVries, a Zavada representative. "Over the past eight to 10 years, we've averaged a million dollars of additional business through leads from the fair. It's worth it."Since the fair opened Wednesday morning, DeVries said he already had about a dozen solid leads for people wanting to install a new roof or new siding, as well as other home improvements. Fairgoers typically receive a 10 to 20 percent discount on services, making it worthwhile for homeowners looking to improve their residences to consider signing on with Zavada."When I say leads, I mean real leads, not just people stopping by and entering to win (our drawing)," he said. "These are people who really want estimates."DeVries said some businesses and services still are needed, d...
Originally from: http://mywebtimes.com/ottnews/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=366133
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Ramirez's single in 10th lifts White Sox over RaysSep. 5, 2008
JsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez celebrates after hitting the game-winning RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 10th inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 in Chicago. The White Sox won 6-5. (AP Photo/Nam Y. CHICAGO (AP) — Alexei Ramirez singled home the winning run in the 10th inning after A.J. Pierzynski's bizarre trip around the bases, and the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.Jim Thome hit his 534th homer, Carlos Quentin also connected and the White Sox tied it at 5 in the ninth on pinch-hitter Paul Konerko's two-out single off fill-in closer Dan Wheeler.Ken Griffey Jr. started the rally with a one-out double.Rocco Baldelli hit his second homer in three days and Carlos Pena gave Tampa Bay a 5-4 lead with an RBI double in the seventh.Pierzynski led off the 10th with a single against Jason Hammel (4-4), then tagged up and went to second when ...
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UPDATE: FDA Unveils Report On Drugs Under InvestigationSep. 5, 2008

Originally from: http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200809051305DOWJONESDJONLINE000710_FORTUNE5.htm
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Delgado the hero againSep. 5, 2008

Originally from: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080822/SPORTS/808220344