Murdoch's KGB-Friendly Series

In August, Rupert Murdoch's FX picked up a Cold War series set in the 1980s titled "The Americans." Liberals might have braced themselves for the worst. It sounded like some kind of Chuck Norris-style "jingoistic" homage to freedom-loving intelligence agents. But this is Hollywood, so the show instead focuses on KGB spies who speak perfect English, working to destroy Reagan-era America, which is not...

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The Truth About Bin Laden

At the very beginning of Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty," the audience is told that the movie they are about to see is "based on firsthand accounts of actual events." Then we hear tapes, terrifying if familiar, of those final calls being made by those trapped on 9/11.Then comes the torture.Bigelow has defended the scenes, which leave audience members rooting for our heroes (who are doing the...

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Are We Becoming European?

Following the fiscal cliff melodrama, Senator Richard Shelby appeared on television to declare that we are becoming European. "We're always wanting to spend and promise and spend and borrow but not cut. We've got to get real about this. We're headed down the road that Europe's already on."There's no "heading" about it. We're there. Prof. John J. DiIulio, writing in "National Affairs", outlined the...

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Can John Boehner regain control of the GOP?

Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) narrowly won a second term as Speaker of the House on Thursday, with 12 of his fellow Republicans either voting for somebody else or abstaining from supporting anyone. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) fared much better with her Democratic caucus, says Libby Spencer at The Impolitic, and during the roll call she "was actually tied with Boehner several times and at...

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5 hopeful signs the 113th Congress will be better than the last

Dispirited Americans don't appear all that optimistic that the new Congress will get much done, either. Well, buck up, America!With some pomp, a bunch of cute kids, and plenty of entertainment from Vice President Joe Biden, the new Congress was gaveled into session on Thursday. "Welcome 113th Congress!" says Chris Cillizza at The Washington Post, summing up the conventional wisdom: "Here's the first...

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Worldwide Supply Appoints New Inside Sales Account Executives

Experienced inside sales professionals to manage existing accounts as well as prospect new clients for the rapidly growing recognized leader in the secondary networking hardware marketplace.Franklin, NJ (PRWEB) January 03, 2013Worldwide Supply, the recognized leader in the secondary networking hardware marketplace, today announced the appointment of Melissa M. Montgomery-Pascual and Alexander A. Pascual...

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Fleetwood Mac Tickets Take Off Online at BuyAnySeat.com

Tickets to Fleetwood Mac’s upcoming 34-city North American Tour are creating traffic spikes in search traffic online for seats, said Felina Martinez at ticket marketplace BuyAnySeat.com. The tour kicks off April 4, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio and is the band’s first trek since 2009.Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 03, 2013It’s hard to believe that it has been 45 years since Fleetwood Mac’s first album, and 35...

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Wiccan Spells Online: PsychicTarot.us Puts the Power of Wicca to Benefit

The new metaphysical services marketplace, PsychicTarot.us, has announced the creation of their online platform allowing users to tap into the power of Wiccan spell craft and practitioners to sell their services. Followers of Wicca can list their services for sale to the public and people interested in the benefits can shop amongst the listed gigs.Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) January 03, 2013The new...

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CTIA-The Wireless Association® Selects WMC Global to Provide Short Code Management in Latin America

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA–The Wireless Association® announces the addition of WMC Global to provide key technology services for its Latin American short code registry. WMC Global, a trusted provider of innovative solutions that deliver digital confidence to the mobile marketplace, brings additional firepower to registry services with their unique ability to develop and...

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Vt. health exchange gets conditional federal OK

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Vermont has won conditional federal approval for its plan to build a consumer-friendly health insurance marketplace, or exchange.Vermont is now one of 17 states to have gotten word from a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that they are on track to have a health exchange ready for business by Oct. 1.Robin Lunge, Gov. Peter Shumlin's director of health...

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Best Buy exec leaves for COO post at Symantec

 Best Buy's president of digital operations is leaving the struggling electronics chain to become chief operating officer at the computer security company Symantec.Best Buy has been implementing a turnaround plan as it faces tough competition from discounters and online retailers. The Minneapolis company last week extended until after the holiday season the window for co-founder Richard Schulze...

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Samsung (005930) is reportedly quietly replacing faulty Galaxy S III devices according to many users on XDA Developers. The issue appears to be related to the NAND becoming corrupted and killing off the Galaxy S III’s mainboard, which causes the phone to essentially “brick” itself. Users have reported the issues have affected some devices after 150-200 days after purchase. Users on XDA Developers and Reddit are also saying Samsung is replacing affected smartphones (rooted or not) with new ones that could potentially be just as faulty in another 200 days. The Galaxy S III made headlines last week when an XDA forum member discovered that a security hole in its Exynos-4 processor was vulnerable to app-based malware attacSC Gov Haley unveils $6.3 billion budget proposal ks. Samsung has since said it will patch the hole as soon as possible.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Nikki Haley's budget plan she presented Thursday would spend more on computer security, law enforcement and health care. She also asked that not-yet-projected revenue go toward tax relief that saves the average filer less than $30.Her $6.3 billion budget plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 seeks $47 million for computer security following a massive breach at the...

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Samsung is replacing faulty Galaxy S IIIs that are suddenly dying for no reason

Samsung (005930) is reportedly quietly replacing faulty Galaxy S III devices according to many users on XDA Developers. The issue appears to be related to the NAND becoming corrupted and killing off the Galaxy S III’s mainboard, which causes the phone to essentially “brick” itself. Users have reported the issues have affected some devices after 150-200 days after purchase. Users on XDA Developers...

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Insight: Security fears dogged Canada debate on China energy bid

OTTAWA (Reuters) - In September, two months after China's state-owned CNOOC Ltd made an unexpected $15.1 billion bid for Canadian energy company Nexen Inc, Canada's spy agency told ministers that takeovers by Chinese companies may threaten national security.The rare warning from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), which was disclosed to Reuters by intelligence sources, did not stop...

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Huawei shows off 6.1-inch Android phablet ahead of CES [video]

It looks like things are going to get worse before they start to get better. Further blurring the line between a smartphone that is too big to be used comfortably and a tablet the is too small to be used efficiently, Huawei has plans to unveil a new smartphone-tablet hybrid device at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January. The Android “phablet” was recently shown off by a Huawei executive...

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Private Investigator in West Palm Beach Now Offers Child Support Investigations Services to Help Track Down Dead Beat Parents and Collect Back Child Support

South Florida Private Investigators Inc in West Palm Beach, Florida now offers new services, which includes back child support investigations, including employment searches and asset, bank searches to find dead beat parents.West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) January 01, 2013South Florida Private Investigators Inc now offers full background checks, asset, bank searches, and full child support investigations...

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Sector Glass Shower Enclosures by DreamLine, SHEN-7031316 and SHEN-7035356 are the Newest Addition to Warehouse USA’s Inventory

The Sector shower enclosures are the newest in style enclosures based on a half-circle shape that have been introduced to Warehouse USA’s inventory.Aiken, SC (PRWEB) December 31, 2012The Sector line of shower enclosures by DreamLine compliments the shapes and sizes of shower enclosures already in Warehouse USA’s inventory. The Sector enclosures are designed to be installed in a corner against finished...

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Dr. Lou’s 2013 Weight Loss and Fitness Challenge Pays Cash To Get In Shape

Portland, ME chiropractor offers a chance to win big while losing bigPortland, ME (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Lose Weight, Get Paid. What a perfect way to start off the New Year. For those who made a resolution to trim off that extra weight, Portland, ME chiropractor and acupuncture specialist, Dr. Lou Jacobs is offering all the support you need as well as the extra incentive to win big and help out those...

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OverallHealth.org Presents a Detailed Review of Popular Fat Burning Supplement, RealDose Weight Loss Formula No. 1

By removing all four fat burning hormonal barriers, RealDose Weight Loss Formula No. 1 helps the human body burn more fat. This is the claim of RealDose Nutrition regarding their popular weight loss supplement, and today, http://OverallHealth.org releases a revealing product review.(PRWEB) January 01, 2013Weight loss and fat burn remain one of the top consumer products in today's retail market, likely...

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New Dental Marketing Packages From IDA are Field-Tested By Practicing Dentists

The new dental marketing packages from Internet Dental Alliance, Inc. (IDA) include targeted websites and internal training that have been tested by practicing dentists.(PRWEB) January 01, 2013These days, plenty of web marketing companies claim to build websites for dentists. But there's a big difference between those websites and the new dental marketing packages developed by Internet Dental Alliance,...

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