Stephen Colbert messes with Texas, questions our patriotism after KTRK report

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Stephen Colbert, Karl Rove and the mockery of campaign finance
The comedian Stephen Colbert flew down to Washington this week to parody the nation's campaign-finance laws. But there was a flaw in his plan: The campaign-finance system already is a parody. Standing on a platform outside the Federal ... read more

Stephen Colbert messes with Texas, questions our patriotism after KTRK report
But Stephen Colbert found a new reason to mess with Texas on The Colbert Report on Wednesday night: The cancelations of municipal fireworks shows and ban of fireworks sales across the state. In a spot called "4th of July Under Attack," Colbert airs a ... read more

Stephen Colbert fans respond to Rick Scott
Stephen Colbert got wind of it and posted a form letter of his own as part of this bit on the Colbert Report. So far, we haven't received any Rick Scott form letters from his followers, but Colbert's fans have emailed more than a dozen to us. ... read more

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Billionaire David Tepper invests in Gov. Christie's battle NJEA

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$100 Million ATM Receipt Found In Hamptons, Said To Belong To David Tepper
DealBreaker later identified the account holder as David Tepper, a hedge fund manager and founder of Appaloosa Management. The site reports that Tepper joked after withdrawing the money that he "hadn't used an ATM since Lehman. ... read more

Billionaire David Tepper invests in Gov. Christie's battle NJEA
Billionaire hedge fund manager from Livingston David Tepper has joined forces with Alan Fournier, founder of Pennant Capital Management of Chatham, to form non-profit organization Better Education for New Jersey Kids. ... read more

QE3 Only When There Is Blood In The Street, Tepper Concurs
By readtheticker on June 10, 2011 | More Posts By readtheticker | Author's Website David Tepper of Appaloosa Management confirms what the market is waking up to slowly. No more QEs until the market players, media and politicians are screaming for it. ... read more

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Yankees' Colon set to leave DL, start Saturday

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Detroit Tigers' bullpen saved by Justin Verlander in 5-2 win over Mets
He pitched through multiple New York Mets threats. In the end, the result was much the same, a seven-inning outing and 5-2 victory, for baseball's leader in pitching wins. But this time,Verlander's 120-pitch outing was more vital than just his typical ... read more

A Mets-Yankees Preview
For complete Mets news and analysis check out SB Nation's Amazin' Avenue, and for all things Yankees go to Pinstripe Alley. Jun 30, 2011 - Another Subway Series is upon us, which means we'll need some type of preview. ... read more

Yankees' Colon set to leave DL, start Saturday
After a positive bullpen session Thursday, Bartolo Colon is expected to come off the disabled list and start for the New York Yankees against the New York Mets Saturday. Colon, who has been on the DL since June 12 with a strained left ... read more

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Casey Anthony trial: Father George breaks down trying to clear his name

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Man Clear in Deaths of Firemen
A construction-site safety supervisor who had been charged with manslaughter in connection with the deaths of two New York City firefighters at the former Deutsche Bank tower was acquitted on all charges Wednesday. ... read more

Clarksville forecast: Sunny and clear; holiday forecast improving
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. ... read more

Casey Anthony trial: Father George breaks down trying to clear his name
George Anthony forcefully denied the claim and all such insinuation and tried hard to clear his name. "How dare you, sir, try to tell me I did something differently to what I did? ... It had nothing to do with guilt or innocence or anything like that . ... read more

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Asdrubal Cabrera, Ryan Vogelsong 2011's black swans

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New Investment Strategy: Preparing for End Times
So-called black swan funds — named for rare and unexpected events — offer a way to profit in the event of a market collapse. Think a slowdown in the United States or China could set off a global economic crisis? New exchange-traded funds are popping ... read more

Asdrubal Cabrera, Ryan Vogelsong 2011's black swans
In 2007, author Nassim Taleb described a "black swan" as a high-impact event where "nothing in the past can convincingly point to its possibility." These are the ultimate outliers. By Jeff Chiu, AP Indians shortstop ... read more

These Ladies of the Lake Sprout No Feathers
Twentieth Century Fox's 2010 hit movie "Black Swan," directed by Darren Aronofsky and described by Daily Variety as a "wicked, psychosexual thriller" with "Swan Lake" as its center, is but the most recent example of a skewed take on ... read more

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