Luca County campaign season kicks off with Biden

September 5, 2010

By TOM TROY BLADE POLITICS WRITER According to Ohio political lore, election campaign season officially begins on Labor Day. Although that’s merely a quaint fiction for the politicians and their campaign staffs, it still may be true for voters. Vice President Joe Biden will help launch the official political season when he and Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland participate in the Toledo Labor Day …

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Google Earth spies building-permit violators

September 5, 2010

If you’re thinking about adding a new wing to your house without getting building permits, a word of warning: Google is watching.

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In Pictures: Why Mad Men is the most stylish show on television

September 5, 2010

Drinks in the office, long lunches, hats, smoking and institutionalised sexism. Related Stories Pamela strips to realise fan dreams ELO founder killed by bale of hay In Pictures: Massive Attack and Mumford and Sons bring curtain down on Electric Picnic Electric Light Orchestra star killed by a runaway bale of hay Christine Bleakley to make Daybreak debut with Tony Blair on sofa

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Robots give telecommuters a physical presence in the office

September 5, 2010

Anybots’ QB can stand in for a worker who is elsewhere. It transmits audio and images in both directions, and the remote user can have it wander around. Late one July night, Mountain View Fire Capt. Verne Chestnut and his team were checking out a fire alarm at an office building when he saw movement at the front door.

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Why Mad Men is top of the props

September 5, 2010

Drinks in the office, smoking indoors, long lunches, hats, and institutionalised sexism. Historical detail are part and parcel of Mad Men’s gin-soaked charm, and the show’s faithful rendering of the 1960s has won a devoted following among design enthusiasts, influencing everything from catwalk fashions to an official range of Barbie dolls.

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Why Mad Men is top of the props

September 5, 2010

Drinks in the office, smoking indoors, long lunches, hats, and institutionalised sexism. Historical detail are part and parcel of Mad Men’s gin-soaked charm, and the show’s faithful rendering of the 1960s has won a devoted following among design enthusiasts, influencing everything from catwalk fashions to an official range of Barbie dolls.

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3 events to make CP out of bounds

September 5, 2010

Central Delhi will come to a virtual halt for nearly three days, thanks to three road events during the Commonwealth Games. Three road events — marathon, cycling and long walk — to be held on October 9, 10 and 14 will severely impact traffic in and around Connaught Place. Vijaita Singh reports.

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GOP relying on political neophytes to retake Senate

September 5, 2010

They are political newcomers — some buoyed by personal wealth, others running on little more than populist heat — who have tapped the anti-Washington vein of the American electorate. But while they are riding high on voter discontent, these candidates, who are crucial to GOP hopes of retaking the Senate, are among the least politically experienced contenders in a generation. United …

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Up Next, Recaps & Links

September 5, 2010

Stories, Links and More From CBS News’ “Sunday Morning”

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AnchorFree thrives when nations censor sites

September 5, 2010

David Gorodyansky started AnchorFree Inc. in 2005 to offer free, private Web surfing in coffee shops, airports and other places with wireless hot spots. The chief executive officer never predicted that five years later the Mountain View-based company’s… Chief executive officer – World Wide Web – Coffeehouse – Business – Mountain View California

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