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House passes health care bill on close vote- In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
Some saw trouble ahead with Fort Hood shooter- In retrospect, the signs of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's growing anger over the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan seem unmistakable. But even people who worried his increasingly strident views were clouding his ability to serve the U.S. military could not predict the murderous rampage of which he now stands accused.
Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa- China's premier says Beijing will provide $10 billion in new loans to African nations over the next three years and has outlined a plan to cancel government debts for some of the poorest of those countries.
Ida becomes hurricane a 2nd time off Mexico coast- Ida grew into a hurricane for a second time as it roared over the Caribbean on a path that could take it between Mexico's resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba before heading for the southern United States.
- A suicide bomber apparently targeting an anti-Taliban mayor struck a crowded market Sunday in northwest Pakistan, killing the mayor and 11 other people and injuring dozens, police said.
- If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.
- Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack.
Mickelson rallies to win HSBC Champions- Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe. Only it wasn't Tiger Woods.
Examiner.com to Recruit 12,000 Writers, Called Examiners, in 2009 Across 60 Local Markets
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Examiners provide helpful local information, resources and tools related to their area of expertise that can be used by people in and around their cities. Covering more than 60 markets and a national edition, Examiners update their dedicated pages on a regular basis with short, informative articles that are easy to consume.
Last week Examiner.com welcomed its 2,000th Examiner to the organization. The company has no plans of slowing down and is quickly marching towards 12,000 Examiners participating on the site by the end of the year. The company will achieve this number through referrals from existing Examiners, site visitors who convert to Examiners, and various marketing initiatives and programs to be introduced throughout the year.
With more than 20 different topic areas within each of its local markets, Examiner.com recruits Examiners who are knowledgeable about their chosen topics and willing to write 3-4 articles a week related to the subject. All Examiners go through a detailed selection process including background checks, which differentiates them from bloggers or citizen journalists. The Examiner population includes current and former journalists, students, educators, professionals, and a variety of informed and insightful contributors.
Examiner.com provides each of its over 2,000 Examiners with access to publishing tools, training, a live help desk and a variety of other perks including a competitive pay model, participation in local events, and company-paid business cards.
A small sampling of current contributors illustrates the knowledge, passion, and insights routinely demonstrated by Examiners:
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Matt is the pregame and postgame analyst on Golden State Warriors telecasts, which gives him tremendous access to the team.
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Emily is a former restaurant industry professional and
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Tony is a reliable source for Denver's weather history and daily insights on the surprisingly diverse local forecasts between the Foothills and the Rocky Mountains.
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Steve blends together a local perspective on poker in
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Ozzie always has short and succinct articles that include great tips, current events and advice on how to avoid sabotaging your health goals.
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Paul worked at the Pacific Stock Exchange and knows the ins and outs of the trading game. He helps readers protect their assets by providing useful information about how to avoid being scammed.
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Ben is a great example of an Examiner who stumbles on a successful topic and then carefully manages his coverage to keep it up to date, informative, and always fresh.
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