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‘Precious’ is outstanding — and controversial
December 5, 2009Film producer and promoter Lee Daniels returned to the director's chair, after his 2005 film effort, "Shadowboxer," by taking the book by Sapphire, called "Push" and making an outstanding film: "Precious."
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Venezuela: A country in transition
December 5, 2009I traveled to Caracas, Venezuela over the Thanksgiving holidays and what I observed was pretty amazing - Caracas is a beautiful, vibrant city.
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Labor leader encouraged by jobs summit
December 4, 2009AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka went on cable television last night after attending the White House summit and said he was "encouraged" by the gathering.
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Swiss vote signals rise in Islamophobia
December 4, 2009The Swiss, known for cheese, the Alps, watches, chocolate and secret bank accounts, at least two of which are full of holes, have now added a sixth important product: intolerance.
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Odd coalition challenges Bernanke – what’s it about?
December 4, 2009Why are progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders and economist Dean Baker teaming up with right-wingers like Grover Norquist and Phyllis Schlafly?
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