Night owl chat – Words, with Richard Burton

More of the first art, with the immortal voice of Richard Burton.

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Robert Graves – “Welsh Incident”

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Ernest Dowson – Non sum qualis eram bonae sub regno Cynarae

Chat Away

@petesouza: En route to Estonia, Pres Obama waves from AF1 (remote GoPro camera)

A Tweet Or Two

Do Not Help ISIL/ISIS spread their snuff film propaganda. They want your shares and RTs. https://t.co/rBBucGQMTZ #isismediablackout

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Zeddonymous (@ZeddRebel) September 02, 2014

#ISISmediaBlackout http://t.co/8rynuislyS

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Ismael (@ChangeInLibya) September 02, 2014

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Pentagon: US manned and unmanned aircraft used in strike targeting leader of al-Shabab militant group in Somalia - @LMartinezABC

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ABC News (@ABC) September 02, 2014

US official: US airstrike in Somalia on Monday targeted Ahmed Godane, the leader of al-Shabab militant group - @LMartinezABC

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ABC News (@ABC) September 02, 2014

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BREAKING: Family spokesman: Sotloff relatives aware of beheading video by Islamic State, are grieving.

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The Associated Press (@AP) September 02, 2014

Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor takes a job with a New York-based investment bank: apne.ws/1nuTxXl

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The Associated Press (@AP) September 02, 2014

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What actually trickles down: 1. Union membership 2. Middle class income 3. Quality of George Bushes #HonorLabor http://t.co/P9NKipJGav

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  (@LOLGOP) September 02, 2014

So McConnell's people are really trying to deflect from bribery scandal by saying they paid Jesse Benton $450k to do nothing? #kysen #irony

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Joe Sonka (@joesonka) September 02, 2014

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Chat Away

Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Obama speaks at a campaign event at the University of Colorado-Boulder, September 2, 2012 (Photo by Larry Downing)

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Today (all times Eastern)

12:30: White House Press Briefing

3:15: President Obama departs for Estonia

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Short of time again this morning, we’ll catch up through the day!

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On This Day

President Obama in Boulder, September 2, 2012 (Photograph by Scout Tufankjian)

President Obama in Boulder, September 2, 2012 (Photograph by Scout Tufankjian)

President Obama in Boulder, September 2, 2012 (Photograph by Scout Tufankjian)

Early Bird Chat

On This Day: President Obama in Boulder, September 2, 2012 (Photograph by Scout Tufankjian)

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MoooOOOooorning – Happy Tuesday!