Which Words Did Obama Use Most Often In His USC Speech?

Besides the automotive allegories, what else did Obama say today?



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Obama At USC: From The Front Of The Line

Stories from those who are at the front of the line to see POTUS.



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Why Did Obama Pick USC?

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On Friday Obama will remind the college set what he’s done for them.



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Brown V. Whitman: Today In The California Governor's Race, Oct. 14

Jerry Brown will be holding a press conference at Dorris Place Elementary School today at 1 p.m.



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California Cities Have The Highest Unemployment Rates (And They've Gotten Worse)

11 of the 15 least-employed cities in the nation are in California, according to a new report.



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Brown V. Whitman: Today In The California Governor's Race, Sept. 30

Olga Khazan
Senior Editor

Polls show the race is in a virtual dead heat, with 38% for Whitman and 37% for Brown (18% undecided).



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Social Media Week Live Stream

As part of Social Media Week LA, Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. PST, two Neon Tommy staffers will be participating in an event at USC called Biomimicry: Science and Social Media.



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Culture Wars - Marijuana Legalization

Marijuana advocate Bill Britt smokes a bowl. Olga Khazan.

VIDEO: One side wants to save California from drugs and their negative effects. The other wants an end to arrests and stigma. What do they have right - and wrong - about pot?



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Politically Indirect: Burn Baby Burn

The Quran burning that wasn't, the LAPD shooting that was, and the mini stimulus that probably won't be.



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Politically Indirect: Peace On Earth, Etc.

Discussing alleged end of Iraq combat operations, Glenn Beck's gigantic tent revival and Jerry Brown's non-campaign.



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INFOGRAPHIC: World Cup By The Numbers

Four players led the way scoring five goals each. Who were they?



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SPECIAL SERIES: A Taxi Driver Can Spot Americans By The Way They Hail Cabs

Local passengers are more patient here, and public transportation is less predictable.



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SPECIAL SERIES: Get Your Wig On

Performance artists put on a monthly cabaret, for each other and for themselves

Students from an Annenberg Web journalism class produced the Dusk Till Dawn series with hopes that it would help people see Los Angeles "in a different light."

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Crenshaw High Kids Struggle And Succeed, Despite Post-Traumatic Stress

Teachers say Crenshaw High students have high rates of PTSD, the same problem that affects veterans returning from warzones. Here's how students are coping - and how their mentors are helping.



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Politically Indirect: Better! Faster! Cooler!

Richie, Olga and Hillel discuss the failed car bombing in Times Square, the Gulf Coast oil disaster, and the White House Correspondents Dinner, aka Nerd Prom.

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Politically Indirect: One Shitty Deal

We discuss the profanity-riddled Goldman Sachs Senate hearing, the wacky new Arizona immigration law and Steve Poizner's douchey book.

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Politically Indirect: One Toke Over The Line

Olga, Richie, and Hillel discuss the LA budget crisis, California's proposition to legalize marijuana, and hipsters.

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Politically Indirect: Collateral Journalism

We discuss the shocking Wikileaks video, The Entryway, and the true cost of coal.

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Environmentalists Laud New Fuel Efficiency Standards

WATCH: The Obama administration announced Thursday that stricter fuel efficiency standards would become a nationwide norm.

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Politically Indirect: Parade Of Horribles

Olga, Richie, and Hillel discuss the recent terror attacks in Moscow, new revelations of sexual abuse within the clergy, and the politics behind the DWP rate hikes.

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Dear iPhone, Where Did Our Love Go?

How I learned to start worrying and hate my iPhone.

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Politically Indirect: Big Fucking Deal

LISTEN: We discuss the dawn of a new American socialism, the California governor's race re-heating up, and crappy jobs.

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Breaking: House Passes Health Care Bill

After a day of gavel-banging and raised voices, the House passes the bill, marking a landmark moment in the country's history.

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How Will Health Care Reform Help You?

Looking at Rep. Waxman's breakdown, the health care reform bill would improve coverage for more than 4 million Angelenos. So why is its passage still up in the air?

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Politically Indirect: Naked As A Jaybird

LISTEN: Hillel and Olga discuss the Oscars (sort of), the education debate, and Congressman Eric Massa's fascinating flame-out.

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NeighborGoods.net Is Sharing 2.0

SLIDESHOW: Micki Krimmel, Derby Doll and business owner, wants you to spend less and share more. Start-ups like her new site NeighborGoods will show you how.

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Did The March 4 Protests Matter?

Now that everyone has washed off their war paint and recycled their protest signs, it's hard to tell what lasting impact, if any, the rallies will have.

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