In a story sure to bring out the best in the jingoistic rednecks that populate the area, the paper has started a series on the troubles faced by Iraqi refugees in the area. Honestly, I can’t even imagine trying to start over somewhere where I don’t speak the language or understand the culture. Imagine being […]

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This guy doing science based stand up isn’t too bad. I had a couple LOL moments.

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Will girl’s rape-claim reversal clear teen? – 16 year old boy in jail on recanted accusation of rape.

If you want to understand where the music business is headed spend 15 minutes with this presentation. The sooner the record companies come to grips with this reality the better everybody will be. Well everybody except overpaid attorneys and executives desperately clinging to the outdated business models supported by the RIAA.

Step 1: Wipe your hard drive.
WTF? It’s almost like Microsoft wants people to abandon their operating systems.

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