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AND NOW... amidst billowing clouds of fragrant, aromatic first- and second-hand premium cigar smoke... it is time for... that harmless, lovable little fuzz ball, the highly-trained broadcast specialist, having more fun than a human being should be allowed to have, from behind the golden EIB microphone, firmly ensconced in the prestigious Attila-The-Hun chair at the Limbaugh Institute of Advanced Conservative Studies, serving humanity simply by showing up, and he’s not retiring until every American agrees with him — do NOT doubt him — with shrieks of joy at the mere mention of his name (that’s Rush, for those in Rio...

He didn't have any money. But Woonsocket police say that didn't stop Wayne Glaude from soliciting sex from an undercover officer last night. Instead, they say, he offered some nice T-bone steaks. Detective Captain Luke Gallant says Glaude told the officer he'd give her the steaks right away, and would give her some money the next day. Glaude was arrested, and pleaded not guilty today to a count of soliciting from a motor vehicle. The 22-year-old, who works at a meat company, was released on personal recognizance. Gallant says it's the first time he's heard of someone offering steak for...

<p>CALIFORNIANS have reason to want a new governor.</p> <p>The state budget has a gap the size of Yosemite Valley. High electricity bills are the persistent hangover from the energy crisis. The phrase ``broke new ground'' applies to the incumbent principally in his manner of raising campaign money.</p>