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He May Be a Terrorist, but He's Our Terrorist

Posted in Politics Apr 19, 2005 by Pav

A little scene in Miami airport about a month ago shows that whether you're With Us or Against Us has little to do with whether or not you're an international...

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Must...Have...More...Burning Man

Posted in Geek Apr 17, 2005 by Pav

Most people know of Burning Man, the once-a-year hard-to-describe event where tens of thousands converge on Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create a temporary...

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I'm Sorry That I Got Fat: McDonald's Turns 50

Posted in Culture Apr 16, 2005 by Pav

50 years ago (from April 15th to be exact) McDonald's founder Ray Kroc started the first of his restaurants in Illinois. Now, five decades later, the golden...

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Former Republicans Accuse House Delay-ing The Inevitable

Posted in Politics Apr 16, 2005 by Pav

Ten former Republican Lawmakers have urged the House of Representatives...

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Law Denying College Aid to Minor Drug Offenders Under Fire

Posted in Politics Apr 16, 2005 by Pav

I little known provision in the Higher Education Act (HEA) is falling under scrutinity as opposition and calls for repeal are gaining...

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Legalized Abortion Largest Reason for '80s Drop in Crime

Posted in Culture Apr 15, 2005 by Pav

I suppose I should preface with "Notable economist says...", but the evidence in Freakonomics, a new book by maverick economist Stephen Levitt is...

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"Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act" Written By, For Bastards

Posted in Politics Apr 15, 2005 by Pav

Whoever said long hate-filled rants can't be extremely insightful? The Daily Kos has just such...

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Rep. State Senator: Anti-Gay Politicians Should Be Outed

Posted in Politics Apr 14, 2005 by Pav

A state senator from Minnesota, who already bucked his party line by opposing a state-wide gay marriage ban, has come out as gay.

A personal "coming...

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DEA "Drugs of Abuse" Catalog Leaves Many Wondering: Where Do I Order?

Posted in Culture Apr 14, 2005 by Pav

The DEA's new "Drugs of Abuse" publication (fully online) has been released to much fanfare from current...

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Feminist Icon Andrea Dworkin Dies

Posted in Culture Apr 11, 2005 by Pav

According to a release by her agent earlier today, feminist author and icon Andrea Dworkin is...

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Montana Becomes 10th State to Ban Smoking in "Public"

Posted in Politics Apr 11, 2005 by Pav

Add another to the list. Montana has joined...

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Sony Files Patent to Beam Sights & Sounds Directly Into Brain

Posted in Geek Apr 10, 2005 by Pav

If you think Pop-up ads are annoying now...

Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves. It's...

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And They Wonder Why It Makes You Paranoid

Posted in Culture Apr 8, 2005 by Pav

After spending $60,000 on a private investigator to pose as a high school senior, Dayton, Ohio Superintendent John Frye has blown...

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Distinguished Harvard Economics Professor Charged with Stealing Manure

Posted in Culture Apr 7, 2005 by Pav

"He's been doing it for years," said Phillip Casey, a stable manager in Rockport, Mass.

Apparently Martin Weitzman, Harvard University's Ernest E. Monrad...

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IDF Cracks Down on Dungeons and Dragons

Posted in Culture Mar 8, 2005 by Pav

The Israeli Defense Force is trying to locate D&D players in their ranks in order to...

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Freedom's Just Another Word For No One Left Undrugged

Posted in Politics Feb 17, 2005 by Pav

President Bush created The New Freedom Commission on Mental Health in 2002. Take a look at what they've...

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CNN folds Crossfire

Posted in Politics Jan 6, 2005 by Pav

In what some might argue is the first step towards the redemption of cable news, CNN axed its long running debate show.

NEW YORK - CNN said goodbye...

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