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Ryan, Issa and other House Republicans voted for an amendment in 2009 to cut $1.2 billion from State operations, including funds for 300 more diplomatic security positions.

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:44:05 -0500

Ryan, Issa and other House Republicans voted for an amendment in 2009 to cut $1.2 billion from State...

Romney’s taxes: The GOP candidate’s preposterous explanation for overpaying them.

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:40:32 -0500

Romney’s taxes: The GOP candidate’s preposterous explanation for overpaying them.: wilwheaton: But...

Mitt Romney sucks pass it on

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:39:39 -0500

"Bain"port Illinois. Where Romney's Bain Capital is outsourcing right now!

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:48:53 -0500

"Bain"port Illinois. Where Romney's Bain Capital is outsourcing right now!: …from just outside a...

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Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:58:15 -0500

Obamacare

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:52:14 -0500

teratomata: Original post on Reddit What people call “Obamacare” is actually the Patient Protection...

"Now, I know you profess to love our country and the founding fathers (unless you are reminded that..."

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:42:47 -0500

“Now, I know you profess to love our country and the founding fathers (unless you are reminded...

"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself..."

Sun, 13 May 2012 19:09:01 -0500

“Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace...

Northern Mexico: Dozens of bodies found in gruesome scene

Sun, 13 May 2012 16:35:53 -0500

shortformblog: 49 bodies discovered along a highway near U.S. border source » Drug gang conflicts...

shortformblog: iPod Nano magnet implants: Self-mutilation meets...

Sun, 13 May 2012 16:14:52 -0500

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iPod Nano magnet implants: Self-mutilation meets new technology

Magnets and an iPod Nano are all it takes to make a tiny music player part of your body: It’s not for everyone, and we’re not just talking about the video above. Dave Hurban implanted magnets in his skin to hold the iPod in place, much like a wristwatch. But why, WHY would someone ever do this to themselves? “I just thought it would be cool,” Hurban said. Unfortunately for Hurban, it’ll be harder for him to upgrade his Nano the next time around, especially if Apple changes its style — like, you know, it does nearly every single year. source

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brooklynmutt: Tom Toles

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:36:52 -0500

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Tom Toles

(via Al Capone’s Country Hideout Hotel Up For Sale On...

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:11:43 -0500

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Wed, 02 May 2012 18:05:38 -0500

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shortformblog: Pollen cloud causes stir in Moscow What would...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:06:47 -0500

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Pollen cloud causes stir in Moscow

What would you do, if you woke to the sight of a large green cloud drifting towards you from the direction of Chernobyl? If you said panic, we, and thousands of Russians, are with you. This morning, just such a cloud appeared over Moscow, leading to rumors of everything from industrial accidents to alien invasions. Fortunately, the government confirmed the pollen-filled cloud’s safety, and urged residents to remain calm. When asked about the panic, one Russian official simply replied, “Many residents forgot all about natural phenomena.” (photos via @KristyaMasyasha/Gizmodo/ABC) source

shortformblog: Recap: Wal-Mart executives accused of major...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:30:10 -0500

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Recap: Wal-Mart executives accused of major cover-up

A case which could damage a huge company’s rep: New allegations of a massive bribery and cover-up, orchestrated by Wal-Mart International to protect Wal-Mart de Mexico executives, surfaced in the New York Times over the weekend. Former executive Sergio Cicero Zapata spent more than 15 hours with Times reporters, detailing his role, and the role of others in the alleged crimes. Worst of all, according to Cicero, former CEO Eduardo Castro-Wright didn’t just know about the payments; he endorsed them. Here’s what happened after that:

Sergio Leaves Wal-Mart De Mexico After being passed over for a promotion, Sergio left the company in 2004. In September 2005, he contacted senior Wal-Mart lawyer Maritza Munich to discuss his knowledge of crimes he claimed were authorized by senior-level management.

Frantic investigations begin Munich hires Juan Francisco Torres-Landa to debrief Cicero, who reports that the allegations seem genuine. Munich notifies Wal-Mart International, and recommends a full investigation of Wal-Mart de Mexico’s senior management team. source

“There is reasonable suspicion” of violated laws

reaction Wal-Mart then hired the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher to conduct an internal probe, but the company ignored their recommendation of a full investigation — instead choosing to let corporate investigations director Joseph Lewis take over.

results Unhappy with Lewis’ “law enforcement approach” to the case, management re-wrote investigation procedures. Supervision of the matter was given to top executives (then under investigation) who closed the case, citing a lack of evidence.

fallout After years of cover-ups, Wal-Mart International now finds itself in the midst of a huge PR scandal. The company has obtained new legal counsel, but has not announced plans to release any executives named. source

The company’s feeling it from investors

5% decline in the company’s stock on Monday, after the report source

» So what’s next? As of this posting, neither the U.S. Department of Justice or its Mexican counterpart have announced that they’ll be launching investigations of Wal-Mart. If either country does decide to pursue an investigation, analysts and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act experts estimate that the governments’ legal fees could end up much higher than Wal-Mart stands to lose in penalties. We’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available. (Photo by Code Poet)

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"Ordinarily I don’t bother repeating anything Bill O’Reilly says. But this particular whopper is..."

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:50:17 -0500

“Ordinarily I don’t bother repeating anything Bill O’Reilly says. But this particular whopper...

Romney's unfortunate choice of speech venue

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:47:27 -0500

shortformblog: plan Arguing against President Obama’s economic policies, Mitt Romney gave a speech...

life: Rest in peace, Dick Clark. (Paul Schutzer—Time & Life...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:30:07 -0500

life:

Rest in peace, Dick Clark.

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Charge: Dixon official stole $3.2 million in just months

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:21:08 -0500

Charge: Dixon official stole $3.2 million in just months

Dixon Illinois Basic Financial Statement. - April 30th, 2011

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:47:04 -0500

Dixon Illinois Basic Financial Statement. - April 30th, 2011: Dixon IL’s Basic Financial...