Archive for August 29th, 2003

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Sometimes a Cigar is More than a Cigar

Man rolls world’s
biggest cigar
A veteran Cuban cigar maker has broken his second world record for
rolling the longest stogie in the world.
The Guinness Book of World Records has recognised Jose Castelar Cairo’s
[...]

Bagdad Burning

Bagdad Burning is a “Girl Blog from Iraq… let’s talk war, politics and occupation.” It seems to be the real thing, is well written and insightful, and is an interesting counterpoint to Chief Wiggles…..
Bagdad Burning
Chief Wiggles

Freshman Orientation Covers Intellectual Property

Across the country as students show up on college campuses, an
increasingly common component of orientation is a lesson on copyrights,
possible infringements using technology, and the potential
repercussions. It isn’t always successful.
“This isn’t going to stop me from downloading anything,” whispered Samuel Hicks, 19, an incoming American University freshman from Creston, Calif.
from the Washington Post

East Coast Blackout As Seen From Space?


As if you don’t have enough to remember….

Don’t Forget
to Call "Do Not Call"
Midnight tomorrow is the deadline for signing up for the first national
"Do Not Call" list. Even I, the Great Procrastinator, just signed up,
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Arnold’s Oui, Oui Interview

Arnold’s OTHER Positions
Here it is! The article everyone is talking about.
Arnold Schwartznegger’s thought on life, love and lust, as published
in the August 1977 issue of OUI magazine. Remember, he was just 29
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U Mich Tries Again on Affirative Action

Yesterday the University of Michigan unveiled their new undergraduate
admissions policy, attempting to conform to this summer’s Supreme Court
decision that their previous policy, which gave "points" to minority
applicants, was unconstitutional.
The ruling was [...]

O’Reilly: Vast, Left-wing Conspiracy

In the world according to Al Franken, Rupert
Murdoch is "evil," Bill O’Reilly is "a right-wing blowhard
of the schoolyard bully variety," Sean Hannity is "incredibly
obnoxious," Paul [...]


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