Profession and voting preference, and more
People who work in industries that skew male are much more likely to support Mitt Romney in this election.
Profession and voting preference
People who work in industries that skew male, such as construction, mining, petroleum, and utilities, are much more likely to support Mitt Romney in this election, according to a survey by PayScale, a private salary-survey company. Those who work in education, the arts and entertainment, media, and tech are more likely to support President Obama.
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Phone-related robberies surge
U.S. cities are facing a smartphone crime wave. San Francisco says that half of all robberies are phone-related, while in New York City it’s 40 percent.
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If the White House were put up for sale on the real estate market, it would fetch a price of around $1.5 billion, say real estate analysts. Frequent renovations, 13 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, and an ideal location would justify the colossal asking price—though the frequent resident turnover might put off potential buyers.
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Three states to vote on legalizing marijuana
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Newsweek
Googling Obama and Romney
An analysis of Google searches has found that “Barack Hussein Obama” is Googled more often in red states than in blue states, while “Willard Mitt Romney” is Googled more often in blue states.
The New York Times
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