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Weekend Music Thread – Love Me Tender

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For those of us who don't say "Happy Birthday" on the anniversary of his passing away, this weekend's music thread is dedicated to celebrating the talent and impact of a man named Elvis Aaron Presley.

Vox Populi 8-19-2011

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AdLib : Well, looks like it's time to call it a night for this edition of Vox Populi! Thanks Khirad and cheers to everyone...

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, August 19, 2011

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Happy 2nd Anniversary to all of our fellow Planeteers! Yep, PlanetPOV's been in orbit for two years now and you can help The Planet kick off its 3rd year with a bang by supporting our donation and membership drive!

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, August 18, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Weekend Music Thread – Think

Music Thread AdLib - August 13, 2011 81

In honor of the GOP's new motto, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste...according to liberal elitists!", this weekend's music thread is about thinking and imagining. At least I think it is...if I'm remembering correctly.

Vox Populi – 8-12-2011

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. AdLib : Sleep well Bito and once again, thanks for everything you do! You are indeed a wizard! Have a great weekend! AdLib : ...all...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 131

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UPDATED News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, August 12, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, August 11, 2011

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Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

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