Once in a great while a writer at the opposite end of the political spectrum gets you to look at a familiar set of facts in a new way.

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If those income amounts look familiar to you, get your checkbook ready.

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If you have wondered why the Texas economy has out-performed the rest of t he country in recent years, you need look no further than that familiar check mark-shaped portion of South Texas that delineates the boundaries of the Eagle Ford Shale.

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"It is our unfinished task to restore the basic bargain that built this country -- the idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or who you love, " Obama said Tuesday night, sounding familiar themes from his re-election campaign last year.

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Now, you've got search tool in your menu that you can jump into from the home screen which gives you a load of options for how and where you want to look -- a slightly more familiar format.

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Classic roof adds a familiar golf cart look and shields you from sun, rain and shanked golf balls.

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Could we be headed for the familiar resilient scenario, or could you potentially look to fade this up open?

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It's the same instant messenger you're likely already familiar with, but with an Apple-designed look and feel.

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How about a business that compensates for familiar human weaknesses -- forgetfulness and guilt -- and makes you look good in the process?

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