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Other major DPJ figures, including former prime minister Naoto Kan, lost in their single-seat districts but managed to stay in the Diet through a parallel proportional representation contest.
FORBES: Naoto Kan
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Venezuela's president, Hugo Chavez, says he'll stay in the running for a seat that opens up next year.
NPR: U.S. Hopes to Block Venezuela from Security Council
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According to the National Safety Council, if your car suddenly becomes submerged, stay calm and remain buckled in your seat.
FORBES: What to Do if Your Car is Suddenly Under Water -- Updated
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We'll get more seat time with LG's flagship over the next few days, so stay tuned for more impressions.
ENGADGET: LG Optimus G: hands-on with Korea's latest powerhouse (video) (updated)
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From Poland comes news that Danuta Hubner, just finishing her term as EU commissioner for regional development, tried hard to avoid taking up the seat she has just won to the European Parliament, because she wanted to stay on in the commission.
ECONOMIST: European politics