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Edwards has thrown his support behind Dodds threatened filibuster of the new FISA bill unless telecom retroactive immunity is stripped from the bill. This should be interesting. If Edwards goes to DC to lend his support will the other candidates follow his lead in holding the telecoms responsible for the illegal wiretapping. Finally a candidate who is willing to defend the American people from illegal warrantless wiretaps! Now let's see who else steps forward. John Edwards said: In Washington today, telecom lobbyists have launched a full-court press to win retroactive immunity for their illegal eavesdropping on American citizens. Granting retroactive immunity will let corporate law-breakers off the hook and hamstring efforts to learn the truth about Bush's illegal spying program.
3D Hannah and Miley in Hampton Roads for one week only
To all the girls who were devastated when the latest Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus concert tour didn't include Hampton Roads: Here's another chance. A 3D movie based on the tour opens nationwide Friday, with showings in a few local theaters. But there's a catch. Disney is offering the "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" movie, featuring its 15-year-old TV star, for one week only. Tickets are $15 each. Although ticket sales for the film are not expected to reach the frenzied proportions of the concert - with scalpers selling seats in online auctions for the equivalent of large mortgage payments - demand is high. The film has consistently been a top-selling ticket on Fandango's Web site, said Harry Medved, spokesman for Fandango, the nation's largest movie ticketing service.
Corzine approval rating dips down to 40 percent
Gov. Jon S. Corzine is receiving poor marks from New Jersey residents who don't particularly like the governor's policies or his style of governing, according to a new Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey poll. Midway through his four-year term, 40 percent of the poll respondents said they approved of Corzine's job performance, while 44 percent disapproved, the highest negative rating found by the poll since Corzine took office in January 2006. State residents gave Corzine an overall C-minus grade on issues ranging from cost-cutting, property taxes, government ethics, cost of living, schools and Corzine's level of effort. Corzine's highest approval rating of 51 percent came in April 2007, shortly after he was critically injured in an auto accident. On the most substantial Corzine policy initiative adopted to date -- a revamping of the way public schools receive state aid -- 45 percent of residents thought it was a bad idea, while 37 percent approved of the measure.
Find David Eckhart at San Diego's retro Imperial House.
Shake with ice and pour into a frosted, sugar-rimmed cocktail glass. David garnishes the drink with a single maraschino cherry.
Interview: AnnaMaria Stephens, SignOnSanDiego
Photos: Marc Balanky, SignOnSanDiego
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David Nitkin on state politics issues
Alma T. Bell, Baltimore: How will the relationship between rap mogul Russell Simmons and Michael [S.] Steele affect Steele's relationship with the religious right?
Nitkin: Steele, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, is a former Catholic seminarian who has strong moral convictions and is opposed to abortion rights. His relationship with Simmons, the founder of Def Jam records, is based on economic issues: both Steele and Simmons are vocal in their support of small black businesses. One of Steele's major campaign messages is supporting black families and businesses in creating "legacy wealth." Religious conservative voters -- a small minority in Maryland -- will almost certainly not support the Democratic Senate nominee. The question then becomes is there anything about Steele that keeps them on their hands during the election.
Webisodes are attracting TV networks looking for shows
They're touting the endeavour as the first time a "true, network-quality series" has been produced directly for the internet, and industry insiders undoubtedly will be watching with rapt attention to see if they sink or soar. "It's a very risky, expensive gamble, that's for sure," Herskovitz, 55, says during a break in production. "But I can tell you that it's the most fun and exciting thing I've worked on in years and years. It has made me feel vital and connected." A series about a group of creative twentysomethings struggling to find their way after college, "quarterlife" debuts Sunday with the first of 36 eight-minute "webisodes" on MySpace.com. A day after their initial MySpace posting, the webisodes also will be available on quarterlife.com, a new social network.
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