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11:00 PM ET, November 5, 2007

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Larry Johnson / NO QUARTER:
Urgent: Letter from Intelligence, Military, Diplomatic, and Law Enforcement Professionals  —  PREFACE:  —  A group of distinguished intelligence and military officers, diplomats, and law enforcement professionals delivered an urgent message this morning to the chairman and the ranking minority member …
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John Podhoretz / Commentary:
First They Came for Hillary Clinton...  It is widely assumed, on both Left and Right, that Hillary Clinton and her campaign made a grave error by responding to the criticism of her performance in last Tuesday's Democratic debate by complaining of a "pile-on."  Bill Kristol, for one, called it a "foolish overreaction."
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McQ / QandO:   EDWARDS ON IRAN: FLIPPING OR FLOPPING?
BBC:
Supermodel 'rejects dollar pay'  —  The world's richest model has reportedly reacted in her own way to the sliding value of the US dollar - by refusing to be paid in the currency.  —  Gisele Bündchen is said to be keen to avoid the US currency because of uncertainty over its strength.
Discussion: Biased BBC
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Bloomberg:
Supermodel Bundchen Joins Hedge Funds Dumping Dollars  —  Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) — Gisele Bundchen wants to remain the world's richest model and is insisting that she be paid in almost any currency but the U.S. dollar.  —  Like billionaire investors Warren Buffett and Bill Gross …
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New York Times:
Rosie O'Donnell in Talks to Join MSNBC  —  Rosie O'Donnell, who abruptly left "The View" on ABC last spring after drawing attention and ratings for her opinions on everything from the Iraq war to her co-hosts, is in serious discussions to return to television atop a new soapbox …
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Avery Knapp Jr / techPresident:
The Power of Flashmob Fundraising
Discussion: The Politico, All Spin Zone and MyDD
The Washington Post / The Trail:
Ron Paul's Record Online Haul
Discussion: The American Mind
Scott Horton / Harper's:
Happy Counterterrorism Day  —  Remember, remember the fifth of November,  —  Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent  —  To blow up the King and Parliament.  —  Three score barrels of powder below,  —  Poor old England to overthrow;  —  By God's providence he was catch'd
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Andrew Sullivan / The Atlantic Online:
George Washington and Guy Fawkes Day
Discussion: The Caucus and L.A. Times
The Corner:   Guy Fawkes in the U.S.
Associated Press:
Stephen Colbert Drops Presidential Bid … NEW YORK (AP) - Stephen Colbert has dropped his bid for the White House.  —  His announcement came after the South Carolina Democratic Executive Council voted last week to keep the host of "The Colbert Report" off the state's primary ballot.  The vote was 13-3.
Discussion: Jezebel and Blue Crab Boulevard
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David Carr / New York Times:
New Media, New Value, Old Troubles
Discussion: Cliff Schecter
Greg Gross / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Wilkes convicted of corruption  —  A U.S. District Court jury has convicted Brent Wilkes on all 13 counts in his corruption trial.  The Poway defense contractor had been accused by prosecutors of leveraging more than $600,000 in cash bribes and thousands more in gifts to ousted …
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Paul Kiel / TPMmuckraker:
Breaking: Jury Finds Wilkes Guilty on All Counts  —  Reports The San Diego Union-Tribune's News Blog: … More soon.  —  Update: Wilkes faces up to 20 years for his conviction here, but keep in mind that this is just the first of two trials that Wilkes will face.
Discussion: DownWithTyranny!
CNN:
A year from Election Day, Clinton remains person to beat  —  WASHINGTON (CNN) — With the election of the next president a year away, Sen. Hillary Clinton remains the person to beat, a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released Monday suggests.  —  As the countdown begins to November 4 …
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The Atlantic Online:
The Republican Race May Last Through March...
Discussion: The Plank
CBN.com:
Romney Scores Major Endorsement  —  This is a big one folks.  In a Brody File exclusive, we've found out that Paul Weyrich, the former co-founder of The Moral Majority has endorsed Mitt Romney for President.  The Brody File has the press release.  Read below: … Where do I begin?
This Is London:
SANTA TOLD TO SLIM DOWN FOR CHRISTMAS TO 'SET A GOOD EXAMPLE'  —  Santa is being told to shift the pounds before Christmas - because the obese saint is failing to set a "good example" for children.  —  The traditional children's hero, best known for feasting on mince pies left out on Christmas eve …
 
 
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Salt Lake Tribune:
No to Referendum 1: Vouchers would not improve Utah education
Jesse Lee / The Gavel:
Global Warming Hearing on Youth Leadership
Robert Stacy McCain / Washington Times:
GWU student fakes hate
Amanda Carpenter / Townhall.com:
Obey on Iraq: 'We've Run Out of People to Kill'
Bill Roggio / The Long War Journal:
Taliban gain ground as Musharraf focuses on Islamabad
Jonathan Rauch / Reason:
Can the Democrats Own Prosperity?
Sara Mosle / Slate:
GUILIANI'S FLIP-FLOP ON HEALTH INSURANCE FOR KIDS.
Discussion: Eschaton and Hullabaloo
Jay Mathews / Washington Post:
New Study Gives Hovering College Parents Extra Credit
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Michael Franc / Financial Times:
Democrats wake up to being the party of the rich
Jessica / Feministing:
A call to male politicians: Stop playing the gender card!
Discussion: Pandagon
James R. Flynn / Cato Unbound:
SHATTERING INTELLIGENCE: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND INTERVENTIONS
Philip Klein / Opinion Journal:
Hating Rudy  —  The Angry Left finds a new target.
USA Today:
Military's porn ban questioned
Andrew Roth / Club for Growth:
The Club's 2007 Senate RePORK Card
The Atlantic Online:
Should Illegal Immigrants Get Driver's Licenses?
Eric Kleefeld / Election Central:
Kentucky GOP Pushing Anti-Gay Message In Final Days Of Gov Race
 

 
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New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

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New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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