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Go figure: Barrackville trends Obama
Tiny West Virginia town with catchy name illustrates how a red state turns purple.
24/7 news, now in bookmark form
CNN anchors are made into bookmarks and given away at airport.
Phillies just one win away
Ryan Howard busted out of his postseason power slump with two homers and five RBI and Joe Blanton tossed six strong innings and added a solo shot of his own as the Phillies ravaged the visiting Rays 10-2 in Game 4 of the World Series. Jimmy Rollins stroked three hits and scored three times for the Phils, who took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. They'll send ace Cole Hamels to the mound tonight as they try to capture the franchise's first championship since 1980. By Jay LeBlanc.
Bennett's Best for the week of October 19
Legendary comic book store owner Greg Bennett provides a pair of recommendations for comic book lovers every week. This week its Warren Ellis' Aetheric Mechanics, Avatar Press and Heavy Liquid from DC Comics (Vertigo).
Anti-fishing segments hope to defy president
Anti-recreational fishing segments in the U.S. seek to ban fun angling in pending Pacific Ocean Marine Protective Areas.
KILL - Phillies just one win away
Ryan Howard busted out of his postseason power slump with two homers and five RBI and Joe Blanton tossed six strong innings and added a solo shot of his own as the Phillies ravaged the visiting Rays 10-2 in Game 4 of the World Series. Jimmy Rollins stroked three hits and scored three times for the Phils, who took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. They'll send ace Cole Hamels to the mound tonight as they try to capture the franchise's first championship since 1980. By Jay LeBlanc.
Edwards wins at Atlanta; Johnson finishes 2nd
Even in victory, Carl Edwards looked deflated when he was told that Chase for the Sprint Cup leader Jimmie Johnson had finished second in Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Palin finally speaks on immigration, supports path to citizenship
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she supports John McCain's position on immigration.
Palin finally speaks on immigration, supports path to citizenship
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she supports John McCain's position on immigration, including a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.
United lifts some 'award' blocking
About two weeks after ON THE FLY first wrote about United's massive blocking of Star Alliance partner flights, the airline relented and lifted some of the filtering. Scores of travelers have already snatched seats on flights that had not been available for months, though the blocking is by no means gone.
Obama would trounce McCain in global polling booth
A new interactive map gives details about how the world views the upcoming U.S. presidential election. And the results don't look good for Republican John McCain.
Elite fliers' open letter to United
About 50 top-tier elite members of United Mileage Plus, known as 1K fliers, have written to the airline's management urging it to permanently stop blocking "award" seats on Star Alliance partners, a previously secret practice exposed in the Sept. 29 ON THE FLY column. Although most blocking has since been lifted, United suggested that's only a temporary measure. To add your name to the list of signatories, e-mail OntheFly@washingtontimes.com.
No real Scott, Philistin update
Just passing along the goodies from Ralph's teleconference this afternoon.
Seen and Heard at Ford Field
Too bad the Lions stink because Sir Scribble’s third visit to Ford Field confirmed his previous opinions: Whoever built the stadium got it right.
