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December 28, 2009 Issue
Ben Bernake - Person of the Year 2009
Ben Bernake - Person of the Year 2009
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The Asian Tsunami: Five Years Later
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Try the Facebook app that gathers a year's worth of your status updates together in one place and find out how very boring you really are
TIME Which is your favorite album of 2009?
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Country's most underrated star capped a decade-long run of crisp, self-penned hits with his most complete album yet. The Obama tune ("Welcome to the Future") attracted its share of ink, but Paisley's...
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Did you know that the world's most famous toymaker was born in Turkey? Or that he got his outfit from the same cartoonist who gave us Uncle Sam? TIME takes a look at the jolly old elf and why he laughs in spite of himself
TIME Happy holidays, Facebook.
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Contrary to popular belief, the Bible doesn't actually mention a specific date for Jesus' birth. In fact, most historians believe he was likely born in the spring, hence the Bible's description of...
TIME What do you think about Balloon Boy's Dad going to jail? http://bit.ly/5bJ9T8
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The man who carried out the balloon boy hoax has been sentenced to jail for the stunt
TIME Could American Idol survive without Simon Cowell? http://bit.ly/7sLIDx
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Jim is on vacation, but he sent in this breaking news post via iPhone from somewhere on Interstate 80. According to a report attributed to Simon Cowell's brother, Cowell is planning to leave American Idol at the end of 2010 when his current contract is up.
TIME Do you think Obama should be worried about his falling poll ratings? http://bit.ly/4mHBEw
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As Obama approaches the first year mark of his presidency, Democratic and Republican strategists are beginning to look more closely at the polls, and see troubling signs for the President
TIME TIME looks back at Brittany Murphy's movie career. Which is your favorite role? http://bit.ly/6RGQKh
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The young actress' career was populated with edgy but likable characters
TIME Balloon Boy spills the beans, Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift's speech, and the list goes on...Which is the most awkward moment of 2009? http://bit.ly/4VAqyP
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On Oct. 15, the U.S. sat transfixed as a silver Mylar balloon, believed to contain 6-year-old Falcon Heene, soared out of control through the skies above Fort Collins, Colo. Falcon's father Richard...
TIME What are your thoughts on the proposed 'Botox Tax'? http://bit.ly/65cxcT
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A proposed tax on cosmetic procedures has more than just surgeons and insurers crying foul
TIME TIME's 2009 Person of the Year is Ben Bernanke, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Let us know your thoughts.
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The story of the year was a weak economy that could have been much, much weaker. How the mild-mannered man who runs the Federal Reserve prevented an economic catastrophe
TIME Facebook, check out the top 10 toy crazes of holidays past. Have you bought any of these? http://bit.ly/5h83Nj
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Haven't heard of Zhu Zhu Pets yet? You will. The furry toy hamsters cost just $10 and slide around the floor squeaking and squealing adorably with the push of a button. Chunk, Pipsqueak, Squiggles and...
TIME Who is the "Barefoot Burglar"? http://su.pr/2cg4ww
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A teenage bandit accused of stealing planes and speedboats has become a legend in the Pacific Northwest. The chase is on for the artful dodger
