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» Nearly every spending program and tax cut that Mr. Obama proposed during the campaign could end up in the stimulus package, advisers indicated. For example, Mr. Obama’s proposals to invest in energy alternatives and advanced “green” technologies will most likely be part of the package, rather than proposed later in his administration.

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» change.gov

The official website of the president-elect. My favorite policy that has absolutely no bearing on my own life:

Encourage Young People to Become Farmers: Obama and Biden will establish a new program to identify and train the next generation of farmers. They will also provide tax incentives to make it easier for new farmers to afford their first farm.

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Lisa —

I’m about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first.

We just made history.

And I don’t want you to forget how we did it.

You made history every single day during this campaign — every day you knocked on doors, made a donation, or talked to your family, friends, and neighbors about why you believe it’s time for change.

I want to thank all of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to this campaign.

We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I’ll be in touch soon about what comes next.

But I want to be very clear about one thing…

All of this happened because of you.

Thank you,

Barack

You’re welcome. You’re the only politician I’ve ever loved…

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Duh.

If I didn’t have to remind you already, GO OUT AND VOTE!

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My bank has been re-branding (read: changing colors and name) since last spring. It started with green sweatervests. It ends with this “new” website.

Thank [enter desired folksy explainer of the blessed], they stuck with the reason I chose them. Their spokepeople: Reeg and Kelly.

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Middle America vote has NYers concerned

Oh, indeed.

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» Charlie Kaufman Will Break Your Brain In Synedoche, New York

I joined Kaila last weekend to see Charlie Kaufman’s new film Synecdoche, New York. This is her delightful review. The headline pretty much sums it up. Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Josh Brolin have thrown in their hats; the oscar race is going to be good this year.

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“ Was America ready for a black baseball player in the 40s? No, but Jackie Robinson was better than everybody else!

— Chris Rock speaking on the reluctance of some whites to vote for Obama. (via cajunboy)

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Dear Facebook Friends, I sincerely disagree.

I’ll have you know, I win all the time.

For example, the other night the D train I was riding magically turned into my F train. I win.

Two years ago, I won $900 on cash cab. Two weeks ago, I scratched off a free Mac & Cheese at Duke’s. In fact, this pattern of winning dates back to my years as a wee child. In first grade, I won — randomly, in a hat grab — lunch with the teacher, not one, but three times in a row.

You are verifiably wrong.

Best,

winner

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» Inside An Amsterdam Marijuana Coffeeshop

He didn’t have the time to take my coffeeshop recommendations — and he didn’t even check out Cockring — but the man with one of the coolest names ever proves positive why you make the stopover in Amsterdam.

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