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Behind the polls

Bob Collins September 22, 2008, 7:45 AM Sep 22, 2008

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If a poll surveys uninformed or disinterested voters, do the results really matter?

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The bailout business

Bob Collins September 22, 2008, 4:27 AM Sep 22, 2008

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The government is no longer denying that it’s in the bailout business. A new poll shows Americans aren’t happy about it.

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SNL comedy sketch was Franken’s brainchild

Bob Collins September 21, 2008, 4:38 PM Sep 21, 2008

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Senate candidate Al Franken hasn’t written for Saturday Night Live for 13 years, until this weekend.

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Remembering Lyman Bostock

Bob Collins September 21, 2008, 10:30 AM Sep 21, 2008

The only Major League Baseball player murdered during a season, was killed 30 years ago.

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Are you smarter than a blogger?

Bob Collins September 19, 2008, 5:11 PM Sep 19, 2008

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I have a good feeling about your chances of success in this week’s News Cut Quiz. You seem more confident, more assertive and — dare I say — more informed.

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McCain-Palin in Blaine

Bob Collins September 19, 2008, 11:22 AM Sep 19, 2008

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Plenty of links and context provided. And occasional tomfoolery for no additional charge.

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Journalists won’t be charged in RNC protests

Bob Collins September 19, 2008, 10:12 AM Sep 19, 2008

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St. Paul’s decision comes just a few days before a forum with journalists and law enforcement officials over arrests at the Republican National Convention.

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When we die

Bob Collins September 19, 2008, 8:30 AM Sep 19, 2008

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A 3-year project explores the biology behind ‘out-of-body’ experiences.

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How to ruin the bucket list

Bob Collins September 19, 2008, 7:27 AM Sep 19, 2008

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Baseball is life and life isn’t fair.

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The cost of the new stadium

Bob Collins September 18, 2008, 3:28 PM Sep 18, 2008

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The Minnesota Twins today unveiled their season ticket prices for their new stadium.

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Airline fees to stay

Bob Collins September 18, 2008, 3:07 PM Sep 18, 2008

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Airlines imposed new fees because of high fuel prices. Now that the cost of fuel has come down, the airlines aren’t willing to give up the cash, especially since you’ll pay the fees.

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