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Panel Discussion/Book Signing: David Chang of Momofuku
At Omnivore Books on Food, Sunday, 11/8/09
David Chang of Momofuku Restaurant in NYC and Jeremy Fox of Ubuntu in Napa will appear in conversation with each other. Peter Meehan (co-author of David's book and NY Times columnist) will moderate. Chang knows his way around a pig, while Fox is an award-winning vegetarian chef.
The Going Rogue Index
Sarah Palin didn't put an index in her book. So we made one for her.
By Christopher Beam
Posted Tuesday, Nov.
Edwards Wanted VP Slot???
WASHINGTON — Democrat John Edwards tried to cut a secret deal with both Barack Obama and perhaps Hillary Clinton during last year's presidential primaries, offering his endorsement in exchange for the vice presidential nomination, according to a new book by Obama's campaign manager.
Edwards' camp made the offer shortly before the South Carolina primary, when Obama and Clinton had split early contests and Edwards apparently believed he had “maximum leverage” to help deliver Southern white votes to whoever would give him the number two spot on the ticket, according to David Plouffe in his book, "The Audacity to Win."
Plouffe said that Obama ruled out any deals.
Can You Believe This?
New mammogram guidelines raise questions
Benefits of screening before age 50 don't outweigh risks, task force says
updated 7:39 a.m. CT, Tues., Nov . 17, 2009
NEW YORK - For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences.
Tea Party vs. GoP encumbent Senator Bennet in Utah
Republican's exit could clear the way for Tea Party vs. GOP incumbent Bennett By Aaron Blake Conservatives have turned to Florida as the central front in their battle with the GOP establishment, but the battle for the Republican Senate nomination in Utah could emerge as the real Tea Party contest. State Attorney General Mark Shurtleff’s exit from the race last week paved the way for other candidates to emerge.Catholic Charities Threaten DC over Same Sex Bill
The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps with adoption, homelessness and health care. Under the bill, headed for a D.C. Council vote next month, religious organizations would not be required to perform or make space available for same-sex weddings.12 reasons unemployment is going to (at least) 12 percent
12 reasons unemployment is going to (at least) 12 percent Posted by: James Pethokoukis (Reuters) Gluskin Sheff economist David Rosenberg, formerly of Merrill Lynch, thinks the unemployment rate is going to at least 12 percent, maybe even 13 percent. Optimists, Rosenberg explains, underestimate the incredible damage done to the labor market during this downturn. And even before this downturn, the economy was not generating jobs in huge numbers.
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