Books’n\'Media: Raw Amateur Marilyn Monroe Footage

September 4th, 2008

Footage of Marilyn Monroe from 1959 on the set of ‘Some Like It Hot’ surfaces in Australia. The rare eight millimeter film was shot by a U.S. Naval officer Monroe invited on the set. The film will be auctioned later this month.

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Books’n\'Media: J.J. Abrams On The ‘Fringe’ With New Fox Show

September 4th, 2008

Bodies awry, questioning the dead - these are just a few things to expect from J.J. Abrams’ new, jaw-dropping show ‘Fringe.’ The AP talked to the stars on set about the new horror, sci-fi thriller - that premieres September 9th on Fox.

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On The Hill: For First Time McCain Buzz Equals Obama in Blogosphere, Web Tool Finds

September 4th, 2008

Bloggers and social media users on the Internet have weighed in on the Republican McCain-Palin presidential ticket, and the responses have pulled the Republican nominee into a virtual tie with Democratic nominee Barack Obama in the blogosphere, according to Web technology deployed by a digital marketing firm.

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On The Hill: Everyone, Including Obama Camp, Weighs In On Palin Speech

September 4th, 2008

Those on the left, right and center — including Democratic nominee Barack Obama’s campaign — are weighing in on Sarah Palin’s national debut last night at the Republican National Convention.

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Energy Policy TV - EPTV News Minute — Renewable Products Firm To Grow To $100M Sales

September 4th, 2008

Eco-Products will use a new $2 million investment to grow to $100 million in sales of its renewable products for the food-service industry.

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Energy Policy TV - EPTV News Minute — EPA Enforcement of Retail Ethanol Sales

September 4th, 2008

The Alliance for a Safe Alternative Fuels Environment today announced its support of a recently issued enforcement letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing self-directed blender pumps at retail outlets and the risks involved when using fuel blends containing more than 10 percent ethanol.

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On The Hill: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Remembered As ‘Vibrant Presence’

August 20th, 2008

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio), chairwoman of the House Ethics Committee, died today following an aneurysm. She was 58.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats remembered Tubbs Jones for her enthusiasm.

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On The Hill: Republicans Unveil Themes, Speakers Of Their St. Paul Convention

August 20th, 2008

Republicans will gather early next month in St. Paul, Minn., to officially nominate Sen. John McCain of Arizona as their 2008 presidential nominee under the overarching theme of "Country First," according to a GOP announcement.

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Top Foreign Affairs Dem Wants $1 Billion In Georgia Aid; Invasion Stalls Cooperation With Russia

August 19th, 2008

Russia’s invasion of neighboring Georgia could one of the "most significant events to occur in Europe since the end of communism," according to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a potential Democratic vice-presidential candidate.

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On The Hill: War Survivors Group Condemns Russia’s Use Of Munitions

August 18th, 2008

A Washington-based group that says it represents survivors of armed conflicts is condemning Russia’s use of banned munitions in its war with neighboring Georgia.

Russia dropped cluster bombs on two towns in Georgia, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring dozens more, according to the group, known as Survivor Corps. More than 100 countries agreed to a ban on cluster munitions earlier this year because of the unacceptable harm they cause to civilians, the organization notes in an email.

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